Pulaski

A standard curio cabinet is vertical and mostly made of glass so that viewers can see the items displayed inside. The wood or metal frame holds and supports the glass. Owners typically use curios to display collectibles such as dolls, figurines, jewelry and trophies, as well as other decorative, interesting, or precious items.

The front and sides of a curio are made of glass and the back is typically mirrored to show the backside of the items on display. The cabinet may be very narrow or quite wide and some are taller than others are. A curio helps keep the interior articles free of dust and safe from pests.

In addition to vertical curios, corner curios and consoles are also available. The corner units are three-sided and fit neatly into a corner. Console curios are horizontally oriented and extend anywhere from a few to several feet across a wall.

Popular well-made brands include American Drew, Bellini Imports, Chintaly Imports, Coaster Furniture, Eagle Industries, Howard Miller, Jasper Cabinet, Phillip Reinisch, Pulaski, Ridgeway and Sunny Designs.

The designs vary as much as with any other kind of furniture and range from contemporary and trendy to classic and traditional. The contemporary designs often deviate from the traditional boxy shape and may have a contoured front, a prism shape or other unique design. They may also be more open and airy and have unique lighting features. Those units often have metal frames. Any curio, regardless of style, is the perfect choice for the owner who wants to make a statement.