Small Curio Cabinets
Small curio cabinets are excellent storage and display solutions for your home. These cabinets with glass panels on the front and sides come in many styles to fit any decor type. They don’t take up a lot of space and safely hold your collector’s items. Here are 10 designer-picked curio cabinets perfect for small spaces.
Solid Wood Curio Cabinet with Adjustable Shelves
$399.99 $479.99
Solid Wood Curio Cabinet with Adjustable Shelves
Three Posts™
$399.99 $479.99
Perfect For: Showcasing favorite trinkets and keepsakes with elegance
What We Like: Mirrored back and integrated LED lighting
This solid wood curio cabinet offers a stylish way to save space while displaying your treasured possessions. It features three shelves, including two tempered glass adjustable ones, each capable of holding up to 25 lbs. The mirrored back beautifully accentuates your collectibles, while the internal LED lighting enhances their visibility day or night. Crown molding and cabriole legs complete the classic design, making this 44" H x 10" D x 21" W cabinet a stunning addition to your living or dining room.
Designer Advice:
Place your most eye-catching pieces on the top shelf, and gradually organize items by size or theme on lower shelves for a balanced and visually pleasing display.
Mid-Century Modern Curio Cabinet
$204.99 $309.99
Mid-Century Modern Curio Cabinet
George Oliver
$204.99 $309.99
Perfect For: Enhancing your home's style and storage capabilities
What We Like: Adjustable shelves and versatile usage
This elegant mid-century modern curio cabinet features a chic mixed color scheme, splayed legs, and golden aluminum handles, elevating your home decor effortlessly. The 3-tier storage cabinet includes adjustable shelves for customizable storage, making it ideal for kitchens, dining rooms, bedrooms, or even home offices. With transparent glass doors and an overall size of 31.5" L x 15.75" W x 34" H, this cabinet offers both style and functionality to any room.
Designer Advice:
To accentuate the mid-century charm of this cabinet, pair it with retro-inspired furniture and vibrant accessories that complement the mixed color scheme.
Round Coffee Table with Lift Top and Storage
$479.99 $499.99
Round Coffee Table with Lift Top and Storage
Latitude Run®
$479.99 $499.99
Perfect For: Cozy living spaces and small apartments
What We Like: Functional design and extra storage
This round coffee table features a unique lift-top mechanism, allowing you to comfortably work, eat, or enjoy your favorite movie without leaving the couch. The added storage beneath the lift top is perfect for decluttering your living area, keeping magazines, remote controls, and other essentials neatly tucked away. Its compact and versatile design complements various interior styles, from modern to rustic, making it an ideal choice for any living room.
Designer Advice:
Pair this table with a plush area rug, cozy throw blankets, and a comfortable sofa for a warm and inviting living space that encourages relaxation and conversation.
Cozy Corner Reading Nook with Cushions
$409.99 $449.99
Cozy Corner Reading Nook with Cushions
Ebern Designs
$409.99 $449.99
Perfect For: Relaxing and reading in small spaces
What We Like: Comfortable built-in seating
This cozy corner reading nook offers a perfect spot for curling up with a good book or enjoying a quiet moment. The built-in seating comes with comfortable cushions in various colors, allowing you to customize the look to match your existing decor. Ample storage shelves provide space for your favorite reads and decorative items, while the compact design enables you to make the most of small spaces. It's not only functional but also adds a touch of elegance and warmth to any room.
Designer Advice:
Position the reading nook next to a window for natural light, and add a soft throw blanket and an adjustable reading lamp for that extra cozy ambiance.
Modern Sideboard with Fluted Glass Doors
$309.99 $404.99
Modern Sideboard with Fluted Glass Doors
Hokku Designs
$309.99 $404.99
Perfect For: Enhancing any living room or dining area with style and functionality
What We Like: The contemporary design and the two-tier storage with fluted glass doors
Combining the modern home's aesthetics with simple lines and minimalist flair, this sideboard is a sophisticated addition to your living space. Featuring a spacious upper counter, a casual two-door cabinet with two-tier storage, and fluted tempered glass doors, it offers ample space to store and display your favorite items while keeping them dust-free. Made from iron and tempered glass, the sideboard is both stable and durable, effortlessly withstanding wear and tear.
Designer Advice:
Experiment with decorative elements on top of the sideboard, like plants, picture frames, or stylish lamps, to create an inviting and well-organized space.
Small Glass Cabinet
$229.99 $356.99
Small Glass Cabinet
Ebern Designs
$229.99 $356.99
This small glass curio cabinet sits low and is perfect for compact living rooms. It features three shelves and a mirrored back to display figurines and other collectibles. It has a contemporary look and a console design that fits perfectly with modern decor.
Hanging Curio Cabinet
$216.99 $259.99
Hanging Curio Cabinet
Charlton Home®
$216.99 $259.99
This small curio cabinet features four glass shelves and a mirrored back. It comes with mounting brackets and is perfect for rooms with little floor space. The design is in a beautiful traditional style and has a cherry finish, ideal for just about any interior decor style.
Lighted Glass Display Cabinet
$1899 $2420
Lighted Glass Display Cabinet
Alcott Hill®
$1899 $2420
Perfect For: Showcasing collectibles and prized possessions
What We Like: Adjustable glass shelves and interior lighting
This elegant lighted glass display cabinet provides a stunning space to proudly display your favorite items, featuring a Cherry Bordeaux finish on select hardwoods and veneers. A beveled glass locking front door slides in both directions for easy shelf access, while the interior cabinet lighting and a glass mirrored back enhance the view of your showcased items. Customize your display with six adjustable glass shelves offering seven levels of display and plate grooves for vertical plate arrangements. The No-Reach™ roller light switch offers convenient operation.
Designer Advice:
Create a comfortable reading nook adjacent to the cabinet with a cozy armchair, soft lighting, and a side table, turning your collectibles into an enjoyable backdrop for relaxation.
Modern Glass Display Cabinet with Round Shelves
$569.99 $755.99
Modern Glass Display Cabinet with Round Shelves
Latitude Run®
$569.99 $755.99
Perfect For: Showcasing fine art and cherished keepsakes in dining rooms
What We Like: Sleek center metal shelf support
This versatile and modern glass display cabinet offers a stylish way to exhibit your fine art and treasured mementos in any dining room. The cabinet features three round shelves, surrounded by clear tempered glass, and a center chrome post for support. It also boasts a magnetic push-to-open door, providing a seamless and contemporary appearance to the piece.
Designer Advice:
Place this cabinet alongside a minimalist dining set, and use LED spotlights on the ceiling to illuminate your displayed items, enhancing their visual appeal.
Traditional Cabinet
$3799.99 $3699.99
Traditional Cabinet
Fleur De Lis Living
$3799.99 $3699.99
This luxurious cabinet will blend in classic American homes with tons of wood furniture. It features a mirrored back and three glass shelves. It comes in a classic brown finish and has a beautiful hand-crafted design with golden trim.
Designer Advice:
This china cabinet with glass doors is a one-of-a-kind piece that’s best for storing your precious collector’s items. We love its design, trim, and gorgeous finish. It is sure to add a touch of luxury to your living room or study. We suggest using it as a conversation starter in a relatively staid part of your house.
Quirky Telephone Booth Cabinet
$182.99
Quirky Telephone Booth Cabinet
Design Toscano
$182.99
This funky cabinet shaped like a telephone box in a stark red finish is perfect for your child’s playroom or bedroom. It features two shelves for three layers of storage. Its wall-mounted design has enough room for several small collectibles.
Modern Curio Cabinet
$529.99 $509.99
Modern Curio Cabinet
Wade Logan®
$529.99 $509.99
This sleek small curio cabinet with light is the perfect decor and storage solution if you have limited space. It features two adjustable shelves and remote control LED color lighting. It partially hides the display case; a contemporary design that comes in two colors.
Classy Cabinet
$169.99 $226.86
Classy Cabinet
Design Toscano
$169.99 $226.86
This small glass curio cabinet features a mirrored back, two removable glass shelves, and glass side panels. It is a gorgeous piece that you can mount anywhere in your home to add a touch of contemporary class.
Designer Advice:
This spacious curio cabinet is the best storage-cum-display solution for your heirloom collectibles, statuettes, and Romanov-style eggs. It is compact and mounts wonderfully in rooms with little floor space. The cabinet is well made and has a classic pediment and Corinthian column-style design. The only drawback is it is too small to store anything other than tiny collector’s pieces.
Stylish Silver Cabinet
Stylish Silver Cabinet
Rosdorf Park
This small display cabinet has a gorgeous silver finish perfect for transitional or Hollywood glam decor. It has a glass and wood construction and features four shelves, perfect for displaying your collection of curiosities.
Designer Advice:
We love this silver cabinet and its chic-and-sleek design. It has ample storage for all types of collectibles yet fits snugly in any corner of the room. We suggest you use this to store your glassware, crockery, or china, as it fits exceptionally well in dining rooms. The silver finish might be a bit too much for minimalist or laidback homes.
Tiered Corner Plant Stand
Tiered Corner Plant Stand
Charlton Home®
Perfect For: Displaying and organizing plants in tight spaces
What We Like: Space-saving design and three-tier structure
Add some greenery to any corner of your home with this tiered corner plant stand. The space-saving design effortlessly organizes your plants while enhancing your living space. Each tier can hold multiple pots, and the durable metal frame ensures stability and support. Suitable for both indoor and outdoor use, this stand is perfect for balcony, patio, or living room settings.
Designer Advice:
Place the taller plants on the bottom tier, with smaller plants on the top two tiers to create a visually balanced appearance and ensure proper growth.
Geometric Wall-Mounted Bookshelf
Geometric Wall-Mounted Bookshelf
Darby Home Co
Perfect For: Contemporary and minimalist living spaces
What We Like: Sleek design with ample storage capacity
This geometric wall-mounted bookshelf boasts a visually appealing design while providing ample storage space for your books, decorative items, and small indoor plants. Its sturdy metal frame and wooden shelves ensure durability and stability, adding both functionality and style to any room. The versatile, space-saving design is perfect for small apartments, as well as spacious living rooms that need a touch of modernism.
Designer Advice:
Pair the bookshelf with a geometric area rug and minimalistic furniture pieces to create a cohesive, contemporary living space with a hint of playfulness.
Chic Floor Lamp with Shelves
Chic Floor Lamp with Shelves
Darby Home Co
Perfect For: Adding functional lighting and storage to any living space
What We Like: The stylish and space-saving design
This chic floor lamp features a unique combination of lighting and storage with three integrated shelves built right into the base. Perfect for displaying your favorite decorative items, the shelves also provide ample space for books, plants, or a small collection. The lamp's linen fabric shade emits a soft and warm glow, creating a cozy atmosphere in your living space. Its sleek and contemporary design complements various styles, making it a versatile addition to your home.
Designer Advice:
In smaller spaces or corners, pair this floor lamp with a comfortable reading chair and a cozy throw, transforming the area into a relaxing reading nook.
Corner Curio Cabinet
Corner Curio Cabinet
Lark Manor™
This display cabinet is the perfect choice when corner space is all you’ve got. It features six adjustable shelves, a mirrored back, and an interior light. It has a wood and glass construction and comes in two types of wood finishes.
Practical Corner Cabinet
Practical Corner Cabinet
Red Barrel Studio®
This small china cabinet with glass doors is a low-lying storage solution that’s great for entryways. It features four shelves and has a wood and glass construction. The simple yet modern design can beautifully showcase your regular day-to-day items with elegance.
Antique Curio Cabinet
Antique Curio Cabinet
Winston Porter
This short curio cabinet with glass doors has a classic design that features an analog clock, a mirrored back panel, and two glass shelves. The cabinet is perfect for above the ground storage and traditional decor styles—the perfect aesthetic to display your antique knick knacks!
Buying Guide
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A small glass curio cabinet display case is the best place to house your entire collection of knick-knacks, small figurines, polished rocks, and whatever small collective that you may have! Manufacturers of this type of furniture work with artisans from all over the world to give the market the highest quality of small glass curio cabinet display cases.
From units that can be hung on walls to display cases that'll sit on floors, there are lots of varieties to choose from. Don't fret if you don't know where to start looking as we'll enumerate all the points you need to consider when buying small glass curio cabinet display cases. Let's start!
- Wall-Mounted - If you're looking for a unit that can display small pieces like awards, ribbons, announcements, and photos, then a wall-mounted type of display case is what you need. This specific type is less expensive compared to floor alternatives. Also, it takes lesser room, which can be just what you need if you're working with a small space.
- Freestanding - Although they're often larger compared to wall-mounted units, you'll still be able to find small glass curio cabinet display cases that can be placed in a small corner or against a wall. A freestanding unit will be suitable for the display of larger items like trophies, artwork, and sports equipment.
You might want to consider an illuminated case as it's great for areas that are often seen by the public or your visitors. When your guests come, they'll be able to notice the great accent you incorporated into your home which showcases the awards and achievements you've garnered. With good lighting, people's attention will be drawn to this part of your home.
Depending on what you'll be displaying in your glass curio cabinet display case, you'd want to make sure that there's enough clearance between your items and the shelves. You'd also want to ensure that you got the right number of shelves you need. Items like trophies are tall, so you'll only need two shelves. Smaller items like awards and artwork, on the other hand, will require smaller shelves. Measure the items you'll be displaying before you decide on a product.
If the unit you'll be buying will stay in an area that receives a lot of traffic, a frame that's made of aluminum will be a better choice as it's more durable compared to a wooden frame for a curio cabinet display case. You'd also want an aluminum frame as it's more modern-looking. If you're on the lookout for a traditional style or design, then you'd love a wooden frame with a curio cabinet.
With a curio cabinet, you get to choose between sliding glass doors and swinging glass doors. A swinging glass door will give you an easy access to the displayed items, but you'll enjoy more safety out of sliding glass doors.
