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Wednesday
Jun192013

Your Favorite Collection on Display

New TraditionalistsNow that you have your wonderful blue and white porcelain collection of plates  or those crystal goblets from Venice, where are you going to put it? You can’t just place it on that metal bookcase you bought at the local hardware store.  You have to do it justice! The right display cabinet will bring your collection the attention it deserves. 

If you have a somewhat eclectic style – a mix of traditional and contemporary furnishings, these display cabinets will fit into your decor. From the New Traditionalists above, the Cabinet 272 is made of bleached walnut with nickel hardware. The cabinet below from Century is made of maple and finished in black.

New Tradition cabinet from Century Furniture

china cabinet from Century Furniture

For more traditionally designed interiors, the China Cabinet above – also from Century - has an Art Deco feel.  A slightly more ornate and feminine style is the Pompadour cabinet from Grange. Notice the contrasting trim on the curvilinear skirt and cornice. 

Pompadour Cabinet from Grange

Sofiero breakfront from Country Swedish

If you have a light color scheme and a traditional, informal style, you may look at 18th-century Swedish country furniture. This Sofiero breakfront from Country Swedish has a soft curvilinear top and will complement your china collection.

Oval Cabinet from Barbara Barry Collection for Henredon

This graceful cabinet designed by Barbara Barry for Hendredon would match an elegant contemporary space. The cabinet is made of walnut and decorated with oval tracery.

 

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Reader Comments (6)

As an electrician its not too difficult to install these types of lights in the cabinets. I have done this before and the outcome looks amazing!
June 26, 2013 | Unregistered CommenterElectrician Salary
Very well written. Thanks for your time and energy that you put in!
June 28, 2013 | Unregistered Commentermr thuan
Hi, just been looking at this very scenario, and found your article a useful support guide. Thanks !
July 6, 2013 | Unregistered CommenterBijuterias atacado
My favourite is 'Sofiero breakfront from Country Swedish' though I think I'll need to buy a bigger house to feature it in first!
July 15, 2013 | Unregistered CommenterMusic Lessons
Notwithstanding the fact that I’m not an electrician, I think installing these cabinet lights is not that difficult. I’ve witnessed such work when an electrician visited our house and did the job.
September 24, 2013 | Unregistered CommenterMarilyn Mead
Fantastic information, I’m very glad you decided to share your thoughts. Keep up the great work.
November 6, 2013 | Unregistered CommenterGad subone

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