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Contemporary
Contemporary doll display cabinets are created with large amounts of glass held together by thin wood or metal seams. The corners of the cabinet have seams, the sides of the shelves may have seams, and the bottom of the cabinet may have metal or wood feet. The cabinets offer a 360-degree view of each doll so that every detail can be appreciated. However, most glass doll display cabinets have set shelves and are not suitable if you want to alter shelf positions.
Purchase a tall glass display case with dark maple, thick seams and lion-claw feet to create an elegant display for small to large-size dolls. Use a wide, rounded, glass display case with thin gold seams and sleek gold feet to create a fancy display for small to medium-size dolls.
Individual Display
Individual display cabinets are glass cubes with a wood, plastic or mirror base. The box cases are designed to display one or two dolls in each cube. The individual display cabinets are useful if you already have a shelf you want to use to display the dolls. You can scatter the individual cubes across the shelves to create a unique display style.
Use individual doll display cabinets with an oak-framed mirror bottom and thin oak seams around the glass to place your dolls on wooden shelves. The wood on the shelves and the wood on the boxes combine to create an earthy doll display. Use sleek ebony as the base and seamless glass cubes for individual doll display cabinets with a polished and modern feel.
Traditional
Traditional doll display cabinets have a glass front and a solid back with shelves that can alter position. The shelves and sides of the cabinet may be solid or glass. The cabinet may have only shelves, or it may have shelves on top and a small drawer area on the bottom for storage. The solid parts of the cabinet usually are crafted from quality wood.
Use a basic, rectangular, doll display cabinet crafted from maple for a subtle piece. The back, sides and shelves should be made from light maple. The front of the display cabinet should have a door on each shelf crafted from solid glass with a thin maple frame.
Use a hexagon-shaped cabinet to create a display case with an intricate style. The base, back and shelves of the display cabinet should be crafted from varnished pine. The sides and front of the cabinet should be crafted from clear glass. Use thick, braid-carved pine along the seams between the glass panels.