display cabinet

Curio storage furniture

A display cabinet is a piece of furniture with glass panels or doors, designed to showcase objects while protecting them from dust and handling.

China, collectibles, trophies, and curios are typical contents.

The glass allows viewing without access: Her Hummel figurines filled the display cabinet.

Also called a display case, vitrine, or curio cabinet.

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visibility/concealment

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Built-in storage chamber

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Container for holding items

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G