Small China Cabinet
Whether you have precious family heirlooms or a special plate collection, a small china cabinet can help to keep your valuables safe. Just because you have less space to work with, it doesn’t mean you can’t proudly display your favorite items. From ultra-narrow units to ones designed to fit in a corner, there’s a china cabinet to suit everyone. We’ve picked out a few of the best china cabinets for small spaces so you can find the best fit for you.
$217.99 $279.99
Winston Porter
$217.99 $279.99
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What We Like:
Modern Floor Lamp with Shelves
Urban interiors or multifunctional living spaces
The incorporation of shelves in a sleek design
This modern floor lamp gives you the best of both worlds: stylish illumination and practical storage. Featuring three shelves for decorative items or everyday essentials, this space-saving piece will not only brighten up your room but also help you declutter. Ideal for small apartments or cozy corners, the lamp comes with a linen shade that softly diffuses the light, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere.
Designer Advice:
Position the lamp beside a reading chair, and accessorize the shelves with your favorite novels, potted plants, or photo frames for a personalized touch.
Modern Geometric Sideboard with Glass Doors
$449.99 $569.99
Modern Geometric Sideboard with Glass Doors
Latitude Run®
$449.99 $569.99
Perfect For: Enhancing storage and style in small living spaces
What We Like: Fluted tempered glass doors and minimalist design
This modern geometric sideboard features a contemporary style that seamlessly integrates with any home decor. Designed with simple lines and a minimalist shape, it offers ample storage with a two-door cabinet and two-tier interior shelving. The fluted tempered glass doors keep your belongings dust-free while providing excellent light transmission without being transparent. Crafted from iron and tempered glass, this durable and functional accent cabinet is ideal for use as a console, self-service server, or elegant storage solution.
Designer Advice:
Position this sideboard in your living or dining room and display your favorite decor pieces on the spacious upper counter. Pair with matching black metal accents and a touch of greenery for a cohesive look.
Vintage Wine Cabinet with Storage
$1669.99 $2049.99
Vintage Wine Cabinet with Storage
Darby Home Co
$1669.99 $2049.99
Perfect For: Small apartment living and wine enthusiasts
What We Like: Ample storage and classic design
The Vintage Wine Cabinet offers multiple storage options for a clutter-free experience, including tidy sorting drawers and ample space for your wine bottle collection. The new deodorant paint helps minimize odors, while the classic mortise and tenon structure ensures stability and durability. This elegant side cabinet is not only a functional storage solution but also a stylish addition to any small apartment or living space.
Designer Advice:
Pair this wine cabinet with a vintage-style dining table or display your cherished porcelain collection on top to create an inviting and sophisticated atmosphere in your home.
Tall Corner Cabinet with Glass Case
$193.99 $254.99
Tall Corner Cabinet with Glass Case
Latitude Run®
$193.99 $254.99
Perfect For: Maximizing storage and display space in any room
What We Like: Versatile design with open and enclosed storage
This spacious tall corner cabinet offers a variety of storage and display options with its 1 open shelf and 2 cabinets. The tempered glass case provides a secure and elegant showcase for books or collectibles, while the fully enclosed lower cabinet ensures your privacy. An open divider in the middle allows for easy organization of frames and decorations. The magnetic suction door and anti-tipping design ensure comfort and safety, making this cabinet a versatile addition to any room in your home.
Designer Advice:
Position the cabinet in a corner to maximize space usage, and use it as a multifunctional storage unit, such as a bathroom storage cabinet or a living room bookcase, to fit your needs.
Adjustable Display Cabinet with Lights
$399.99 $619.99
Adjustable Display Cabinet with Lights
Orren Ellis
$399.99 $619.99
Perfect For: Showcasing trophies, collectibles, and valuables in style
What We Like: The built-in strip lights that enhance the displayed items
This adjustable display cabinet offers a sophisticated way to exhibit your cherished items like medals, books, dolls, wine bottles, toys, and artwork. Its antique-style design and glass protection keep your valuables both safe and visible. The cabinet features three strip lights that elevate the charm and elegance of your collection, and its adjustable shelves provide customizable storage options to fit various items perfectly.
Designer Advice:
Position the cabinet in an area with ample natural light or additional spot lighting to further accentuate the beauty and exquisite details of your prized possessions.
Display Cabinet with Soft Close Drawer
$409.99 $515.28
Display Cabinet with Soft Close Drawer
Winston Porter
$409.99 $515.28
Perfect For: Showcasing dinnerware and precious breakables
What We Like: Accommodates wine and liquor bottles
Elevate your living space with this versatile display cabinet, designed to beautifully showcase your dinnerware, precious breakables, or even wine and liquor bottles. With a soft close drawer to protect fragile items and keep clutter at bay, this cabinet ensures your valuables stay in excellent condition while adding elegance to any room. Crafted for style and functionality, it's the perfect statement piece for those who love to entertain or simply appreciate an organized and stylish display.
Designer Advice:
Consider placing this display cabinet in your dining room or living area, and pair it with your favorite accent pieces or luscious indoor plants for a sophisticated, cohesive look.
American Retro Arch Display Cabinet
$1679.99 $2159.99
American Retro Arch Display Cabinet
Corrigan Studio®
$1679.99 $2159.99
Perfect For: Showcasing collectibles and accenting B&Bs, hotels, or home spaces
What We Like: The versatile and spacious storage capacity
The American Retro Arch Display Cabinet features a transparent glass door, making it perfect for showcasing small objects like porcelain, tableware, or books. Its circular warm lines add a sense of depth and space, while the large capacity storage makes it highly versatile. The slightly aged bronze metal handle exudes a classic elegance and durable texture. This sturdy cabinet has excellent load-bearing performance and will not wobble easily, ensuring a secure and attractive display for your items.
Designer Advice:
Position this cabinet in a well-lit area to highlight your cherished pieces, and consider surrounding it with artwork or plant life to create an engaging, artful atmosphere.
Extreme Narrow China Cabinet
$126.99 $239
Extreme Narrow China Cabinet
Charlton Home®
$126.99 $239
Made for the narrowest of spaces, this china cabinet measures only fifteen inches wide. It has three drawers and a cabinet below, as well as two adjustable shelves at the top. Available in rich brown or white, assembly is required.
Designer Advice:
Due to the extremely small width of this cabinet, we recommend it for in-between spaces. Behind a door or even in a hallway next to your entrance – this cabinet will multitask as a storage unit and a way to fill dusty spaces. You can also display antiques on the top shelves, safely out of reach of pets and children.
Farmhouse Narrow China Cabinet
$989.99 $1259.99
Farmhouse Narrow China Cabinet
Darby Home Co
$989.99 $1259.99
Available in sand shell white, chestnut brown, black, and Champlain blue, this cabinet is made from solid wood. As well as drawer space at the bottom, it has three adjustable shelves and measures twenty-six inches wide. A glass door is included.
Designer Advice:
The charming rural look of this cabinet is perfect for a farmhouse or cottage-style décor scheme. To accentuate this look, opt for the sand shell white color. This is the most authentic rustic shade and will also be the easiest to pair with an existing décor scheme. Or, go for Champlain blue to achieve a coastal chic vibe.
Contemporary Slim China Cabinet
$285.99 $655
Contemporary Slim China Cabinet
Wrought Studio™
$285.99 $655
You can choose from two finishes with this cabinet – solid white and acorn, or solid black and acorn. Crafted from glass and manufactured wood, it has two adjustable open shelves and a cabinet below. It also features soft-close hinges.
Designer Advice:
This cool cabinet takes inspiration from mid-century modern designs with its slim legs and herringbone pattern. We think it would look especially good in a room with retro furniture in mustard or navy-blue hues. Get colorful with the dishes you display for a fun yet sophisticated storage display. The shelves are wide enough for large dishes, too.
Streamlined Small China Hutch
$246.96 $399
Streamlined Small China Hutch
Ebern Designs
$246.96 $399
Contemporary in design, this cabinet is sleek and streamlined. Measuring just under seventeen inches wide, it has four shelves including the base. Plus, the clear glass front and sides lets you keep an eye on your valuables at all times.
Elegant High Cabinet with Glass Door and Drawers
Elegant High Cabinet with Glass Door and Drawers
Winston Porter
Perfect For: Organizing and displaying items in style for your living room
What We Like: The adjustable laminate and solid wooden legs
This exquisite high cabinet offers an elegant and spacious storage solution for your living room. The tempered glass door allows you to showcase your favorite items on 2 fixed laminates and 1 adjustable laminate, catering to various heights. The 3 large drawers provide ample storage for sundries, ensuring a tidy space. Solid wooden legs offer stability and durability, while the metal handle and slide rail ensure smooth drawer access. The cabinet also features an anti-tipping device for added safety.
Designer Advice:
Pair it with matching wooden furniture for a cohesive look, and use the adjustable laminate to display tall vases or sculptures for an artistic touch.
Tall Pier with Glass Shelves and Door Cabinet
Tall Pier with Glass Shelves and Door Cabinet
Highland Dunes
Perfect For: Adding transitional flair to a living room
What We Like: Spacious storage options and chic design
Upgrade your living room with this tall pier, skillfully designed to bring both transitional flair and practical storage. It features two open glass shelves and a door cabinet with an additional shelf inside, providing ample space for your media gadgets and other items. The sophisticated design of this pier will add an elegant touch to your home, making it perfect for displaying your favorite decorative pieces while keeping your space organized.
Designer Advice:
Place the tall pier next to your TV stand, giving your entertainment center a cohesive look. Complete the style by adding your favorite books, framed photos, and decorative items to the open glass shelves.
Weathered China Cabinet with Drawers
Weathered China Cabinet with Drawers
Gracie Oaks
This china cabinet has two well-sized drawers at the bottom for bits and pieces. It comes in a weathered gray finish and is made of solid wood. Measuring twenty-two inches wide, it features two glass shelves and a wooden base shelf.
Black China Cabinet for Small Spaces
Black China Cabinet for Small Spaces
Three Posts™
Measuring just under twenty-four inches wide, this cabinet is a dark black/brown color. Crafted from manufactured wood with natural wood grain variation, it has six shelves. Four of the shelves are adjustable. Each one can hold up to 20lbs.
Corner Small China Cabinet with Glass Door
Corner Small China Cabinet with Glass Door
Alcott Hill®
Featuring a mirrored back, this cabinet is made of solid wood. It measures twenty-eight inches wide and is available in brown, gray, or white. The seven glass shelves are adjustable. This cabinet also has an interior light to keep your china shining.
Slim China Cabinet with Hooks
Slim China Cabinet with Hooks
Red Barrel Studio®
Coming in a deep and rich shade of brown, this cabinet has a weight capacity of 100lbs. Made from manufactured wood, it features two shelves. It also has an area for a cutting board, and hooks for wine glasses at the top.
Designer Advice:
The perfect investment piece if you love to entertain, this cabinet can store china or your impressive wine collection. It’s built to have everything you need for a soiree, including a bottle opener in the drawer and a lattice for extra bottles. Moreover, the rich brown gives it an old-school traditional look that’s ideal for adding a classy touch.
Buying Guide
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A narrow china cabinet serves a vital function; it's a means of effectively showcasing your beautiful chinaware and crystals. Also, it protects your precious valuables from dust and elements. If you own chinaware, buying such kind of cabinet is only logical.
Keep in mind that narrow china cabinets come in many different types, style variations, and features. Because of such, choosing the right one for your situation is a bit confusing. This article is going to be a narrow China cabinet buying guide to help you make the shopping task easier and minimize costly mistakes.
Since one of the primary purposes of a narrow china cabinet is to provide protection, it only makes sense that you get one that comes with doors. The doors are either outward opening, sliding or side entry.
- The outward opening is perhaps the most common variation. This type of door swings outward, and it's typically located in the front area. It allows easy access of the cabinet from the front position.
- Sliding doors allow access by sliding the doors sideways. The doors typically rest on a groove or track system, which allows easy sliding.
- Side entry means that the doors are located at the side of the narrow china cabinet. It has the benefit of minimizing visual impediment when viewing from the front. On the downside, accessing and arranging your chinaware from the sides may be a complex task.
For most shoppers, it's typical to purchase a narrow china cabinet with at least one of the following features:
- Mirrored Back - As the name suggests, this cabinet comes with a mirror on the back area of the furniture. The mirror's primary purpose is to emphasize the chinaware inside. The mirror also has other added benefits such as adding definition and style to the furniture. For small interiors, the mirror will help in making the room feel larger than it really is. Combined with excellent lighting, the mirrored back will often exuberate a dramatic effect.
- Interior Lighting – A feature that will help draw the eyes towards and inside the cabinet. Most narrow china cabinets may feature either canister lights, halogen lighting or track lighting.
- Adjustable Shelves - For most narrow china cabinets, the shelves are made from wood or glass. The adjustable shelves feature has the added benefit of allowing the user to adjust the distance between the shelves. This provides flexibility which is essential if you have chinaware with varying sizes.
- Locks - Having a lock has the advantage of making your chinaware more secure. In most cases, it's a significant advantage when you have pets and kids in the house.
Keep in mind that a narrow china cabinet with more features is typically better. Of course, you'll have some restrictions, especially when it comes to the budget. The more feature the narrow china cabinet has, the more expensive it becomes.
