A display cabinet is the only piece of furniture that makes its contents part of the decor. It showcases glasses, porcelain, and collectibles instead of storing them away. Eichholtz display cabinets feature smoked glass, brass and stainless steel frames in gold or antique finishes, and dark interiors that make glass and crystal truly sparkle.
Display Cabinet or Closed Cabinet
The choice depends on the contents, not the furniture. What you like to see belongs behind glass: crystal, porcelain, books with beautiful spines, objects. What you want to store belongs in a closed dresser. In practice, a mix is the most harmonious: a display cabinet as a focal point, with closed storage next to or opposite it, which absorbs everyday clutter.
The Right Place
Display cabinets need space and a quiet wall. Placed against a window, the glass will reflect and the contents will disappear, as will placing it directly next to a heavily patterned wallpaper. A display cabinet looks best against a solid wall, illuminated by daylight from the side. Approximately one meter of clear space should be left in front of glass fronts, to allow doors to open and to view the entire piece of furniture, not just a section.
Light is Half the Effect
Without light, a display cabinet remains a dark box. Interior lighting from above makes glass and crystal shine; warm white light around 2700 Kelvin maintains an elegant rather than clinical tone. Where interior lighting is not possible, a table lamp next to it or a wall lamp above it, shining into the furniture from an angle, can help. How to build lighting in three layers is explained in the guide Luxury Lighting.
Wine Cabinets and Bar Area
The logical continuation is the bar area. Wine cabinets combine presentation and storage, complemented by wine coolers and serving accessories on a serving trolley. This transforms a single piece of furniture into a functional zone that is actually used. Learn more in the guide Eichholtz Bar Trolleys.
Arranging with System
The most common mistake is to fill each compartment evenly. Grouping is better: one compartment with a larger form, one compartment with three similar pieces, one compartment deliberately left empty. Using the same material per level creates a sense of calm, so crystal with crystal, porcelain with porcelain. A tall item like a vase per compartment is sufficient as a height accent.
Frequently Asked Questions
How deep should a display cabinet be?
About 40 centimeters is sufficient for glasses and porcelain. Deeper furniture hides the back row, so only the front layer is visible.
Display cabinet with or without lighting?
With. Without light, the interior appears dark and the contents disappear. Warm white light from above is the simplest solution; if necessary, a lamp next to it.
What does not belong in a display cabinet?
Anything you use daily and quickly put away. As soon as everyday items enter, the effect is lost. That is what closed storage is for.
Personal advice
We advise you personally and online. Send us your room dimensions or a photo at info@casa-luxury.de and we will put together a suitable selection for you.
Eichholtz Display Cabinets and Wine Cabinets: Models from the Current Collection
A selection of available models. Each image leads to the product page with dimensions, material, and delivery time.
Further in the guide: Eichholtz Chests of Drawers and Sideboards · Eichholtz Bar Carts · Eichholtz Furniture · Luxurious Dining Room Furnishings