Collection: Display Cabinets

A display cabinet is for the things you want to see, not hide — glassware, collectibles, good crockery, keepsakes — kept behind glass and off the dusty open shelf. The choice is how it's lit, how it locks and how the shelves are set up. Get those to suit what you're showing off and it becomes a feature rather than just storage.

Do I need glass doors and lighting?

Glass doors keep dust off while still showing the contents — the whole point of a display cabinet. Built-in LED lighting lifts the pieces inside and makes the cabinet a feature after dark, which suits glassware and collectibles that catch the light. If it's for everyday crockery you just want visible, plain glass without lighting does the job for less.

How are the shelves set up?

Glass shelves let light pass down through the cabinet and suit delicate display; timber shelves hold more weight for books or heavier pieces. Adjustable shelves let you fit tall vases and short glasses in the same cabinet — worth checking, since fixed shelves waste space. Count the shelves against how much you're displaying.

Does it lock?

Many display cabinets have lockable doors, which is worth having for valuable collectibles or to keep curious hands out. A lock also stops doors drifting open on an uneven floor. If security matters for what you're showing, check for a lock in the specs before buying.

What we'd tell a friend

LED lighting is the upgrade that turns a display cabinet from storage into a feature — glassware especially looks flat without it. And adjustable glass shelves beat fixed ones every time once you start mixing tall and short pieces.

Common questions

What's a display cabinet used for?
Showing off glassware, collectibles, crockery or keepsakes behind glass doors that keep the dust off — often with lighting to highlight the contents.

Are the shelves adjustable?
Many are, which lets you fit tall and short items in the same cabinet. Check the listing, as some have fixed shelves.

Do display cabinets arrive assembled?
Most arrive flat-packed for assembly, with glass panels and doors to fit carefully; the listing says what's involved.

Can I pay with Afterpay?
Yes — Afterpay, Zip, Klarna or PayPal Pay in 4. A $249 display cabinet works out to four fortnightly payments of about $62.25.

Complete your room

Pair it with a buffet or sideboard, a bookcase for books, or a dining table to display alongside.

Every display cabinet ships from our Australian warehouse with a 12-month warranty and 30 days to change your mind.