Common Curio Terms

Curio cabinets 101

No-reach touch-lite: Switch through four levels of lighting intensity with just a touch of your fingertips.

Front or side locking doors: Offers safety and security for your collectibles. Comes with lock and extra key.

Pad-lock metal shelf clips: Cushioned metal safety shelf clips lock shelves in place for added safety and stability.

Levelers: Adjustable knobs under all four corners ensure that the cabinet sits plumb on any floor.

No-reach roller on/off switch: Switch for light in display area is conveniently located on the back of the cabinet.

Recessed, fitted, and screwed back: This design strengthens the cabinet and provides an aesthetically pleasing appearance from the side.

Halogen lighting: Halogen boasts a brighter, whiter, more natural light that illuminates collectibles better than incandescent bulbs.

Adjustable glass shelves: Flexible display options within the cabinet.

Beveled glass: A beautiful, classy addition to your curio cabinet that softly frames your collectibles.

Plate grooves: Essential display option for plate collectors. Allows for vertical presentation of plates for best viewing.

Glass mirrored back: Handsomely reflects each collectible for a more dynamic display.

X-tra depth and height: Added space to better display your collectibles.

Two-way sliding door: The door slides in both directions for easy access to the inside of the curio cabinet.

One-way sliding door: Door slides only to the left or right to gain access to the display area.

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