Curio Cabinet Care & Maintenance

A curio cabinet requires a small amount of care and maintenance to maintain its beauty over the years. Just a little attention will go a long way to preserving your family heirlooms and you will appreciate the time you took to do it.

Light is a main threat to wood furniture. Direct sunlight with its ultraviolet rays are the most damaging. Even your interior lighting may break down your finishes due to the heat they produce. You will want to make sure your curio cabinet is out of direct sunlight and be sure to turn off interior lights when not in use.

No matter how thoroughly the wood is dried, it still will retain a certain amount of water., which makes it vulnerable to temperature changes and humidity. using your air conditioner will not only keep you comfortable, but it will also sustain your curio cabinet and other wood furniture you may have. In the winter of course you will want to keep your wood furniture away from fireplaces, heat registers and vents.

Preserving the beauty of your woodwork is not a demanding task. There are many products available for dusting and polishing wood, but be careful. Some of these carry hazardous chemicals. To be safe, olive or boiled linseed oil mixed with vinegar works wonders. Whichever cleaner you use the important thing is that you use a soft, lint-free cloth and follow the grain of the wood during the application. Make sure to lightly moisten the wood surface before cleaning as a dry fabric and abrasive dust can leave behind fine scratches on the surface. Immediately after dusting use a separate cloth to remove excess moisture.

It doesn't take a great deal of time or effort, but these simple precautions will make certain that your curio cabinet remains in great shape for generations to come.

How To Select The Right Curio Cabinet

With so many curio cabinets to choose from that include floor standing curios, corner curios, consoles and wall-mounted models, finding one to suit your needs can make for a daunting task.

You need to consider the amount of space where you wish to place a curio cabinet. Also to be considered is the size of your collection that you wish to display. After you determine the balance of space and the size of your collection, you can move on finding specific styles to match your taste and home decor.

Deciding which features appeal to you is a matter of your taste. If you plan to rearrange your collection from time-to-time, you may want a curio cabinet that offers easy access to the display area. The number of shelves is important to consider based on the size of your collection. If you plan to have items of varying heights you will want to select a curio cabinet with adjustable shelves.

The amount of light that enters the curio will influence the appearance of the display. Interior lighting is available in incandescent light and brighter, whiter, , longer lasting halogen. Othe curio cabinets allow enough exterior light to properly showcase the display. Windows and mirrored back panels in curio cabinets will provide an impresive view of your treasured items.

Even if you're not sure what you are looking for, the best way to figure that out is to start browsing online. You are sure to find one that appeals to your taste. After all arousing curiosity is exactly what curio cabinets are intended to do.

Enhancing the Interior of Your Home

Curio cabinets come in all different sizes from wall-mounted, tabletop to floor models. Predominantly made of wood and glass, these cabinets are sure to add a decorative appeal to your home. A curio can have a very plain design or have intricate designs that really accentuate the piece. A curio will help prevent dust build-up on collections.

A curio cabinet differs from a display case, in that a display case is usually horizontal to display jewelry that is for sale on a felt bottom while a curio is vertical to show standing items and usually has no bottom lining. See our curios!

Elegant Curio Cabinet

This elegantly proportioned glass cabinet graciously accents your favorite room. Sparkling glass doors, graceful legs and stylish fittings dignify this beautiful curio display cabinet, giving it the look of pieces costing thousands more. This glass curio display cabinet is made of birch veneer and has alder legs. Some assembly required. (Cabinet contents not included.) 22" x 11" x 39 1/4" high. Come see our " Elegant Glass Cabinet".