vitrines
Glass exhibition cabinets
Vitrines are glass display cases, typically used in museums, galleries, or shops to showcase objects while protecting them from touch or damage.
The word retains its French flavor and appears most often in contexts involving art, antiques, or luxury goods: The jewelry gleamed behind the vitrine.
A vitrine differs from an ordinary display case by suggesting something more refined or museum-quality.
Odd collectible item
- cabinetEnclosed storage furniture
- collectiblesItems people amass
- figurinesSmall ornamental sculptures
- memorabiliaCollected items of significance
porcelain · jewelry · miniatures · heirlooms · china · crystal · keepsakes · dolls
Collection overseer
- artifactsHuman-made historical objects
- gallerySpace for displaying artwork
- collectionGathered set of items
- antiquitiesHistorical objects from ages past
preservation · exhibition · specimens · heritage · docent · catalogue · conservation · restoration
Small specialized retail shop
- jewelerGem and metal artisan
- watchmakerTimepiece crafter and repairer
- patisserieFrench pastry shop
- bakeryShop selling fresh loaves
storefront · merchandise · luxury · display · shopfront · counter · lighting · arrangement
curio
Odd collectible item
- cabinetEnclosed storage furniture
- collectiblesItems people amass
- figurinesSmall ornamental sculptures
memorabilia · porcelain · jewelry · miniatures · heirlooms · china · crystal · keepsakes · dolls · silverware
curator
Collection overseer
- artifactsHuman-made historical objects
- gallerySpace for displaying artwork
- collectionGathered set of items
antiquities · preservation · exhibition · specimens · heritage · docent · catalogue · conservation · restoration · provenance
boutique
Small specialized retail shop
- jewelerGem and metal artisan
- watchmakerTimepiece crafter and repairer
- patisserieFrench pastry shop
bakery · storefront · merchandise · luxury · display · shopfront · counter · lighting · arrangement · presentation
tempered
Strengthened through heat treatment
- shatterproofResistant to breaking
- glazingGlossy protective coating
- laminatedBonded between protective layers
transparency · pane · etched · frosted · beveled · float · insulated · polished · sealed · protective
vitrinesopen shelving
Unenclosed horizontal storage surfaces
wall shelves · floating shelves · pedestals · plinths · bookcases
vitrineswooden chests
Lidded timber storage boxes
lockboxes · safes · strongboxes · vaults · cardboard boxes