Solid Wood Curio Cabinets
Chloe is a highly-regarded expert in all things vintage and antique. She’s excited to share her vast knowledge with readers and clients wishing to infuse their homes with a mixture of old-time warmth and modern comfort. In addition to her design work, Chloe regularly volunteers at her local community center, teaching DIY projects to adults and kids.
When you're trying to showcase your favorite collectables, the last thing you want is to put them into a flimsy display case. A simple nudge can knock them on the floor and shatter them ruining your collection and your day. Instead, we would like to offer our collection of solid wood curio cabinets that are sturdy and will not have the same perils as their flimsy counterparts.
Our Picks
White Glass Front Corner Cabinet
This solid wood corner curio cabinet can spruce up any room and display your delicate items on five glass shelves protected by a glass-paned arched door. There are four paint finishes to pick from for a country-influenced curio.
Designer Advice:
Solid wood curio cabinets that go in the corner can make use of wasted space. And it can add class to your room without taking up floor space. Glass shelves, sides, and doors allow you to view the contents inside from any angle easily. And lighting makes it easy to illuminate inside, even at night.
Mirrored Lit Two Part Cabinet
Darby Home Co
Solid wood curio cabinets with a mirrored back can make the cabinet feel larger and brighter. The rich dark wood finish, built-in lighting, and five varying-sized glass shelves give a classic look while locking doors keep your items secure.
Designer Advice:
Curios with built-in lighting can keep your contents displayed in soft lighting. With the mirrored background, this light reflects more to illuminate even the corners and lower section. These features can help soften the use of a dark wood finish for a more casual look.
Double Door Glass Surround Curio
Design Toscano
This 20” wide traditional country wood curio cabinet with glass doors has three glass shelves with glass-paned sides. The mirrored back and built-in light illuminates the inner contents of the curio for a bright, visual display.
Beautiful Blue Single Door with Drawer
Darby Home Co
This tall, skinny colorful wood curio cabinet has five adjustable glass shelves and two rows of 16” drawers with round knobs. It comes in four beautiful rustic finishes with built-in lighting. The cabinet rests on tapered peg feet.
Designer Advice:
Picking a solid wood curio cabinet with adjustable shelves lets you change the height of the glass shelving. And also, having drawers allows you to have private concealed storage for linens and other items. At the same time, the colorful rustic finish adds personality and a lived-in, relaxed feel.
French Country Paned Two Door Curio
You can achieve a relaxing yet charming aesthetic with a display cabinet in a natural wood finish. This unit has two French casement paneled doors on the bottom. And up top, there are two glass doors with decorative woodwork.
