Curio Lighting - Continued

Allowance for Expansion

If you have a gathering of collectibles that are sure to grow in the future, you might want to choose a curio with many different shelves. A small collection in its final stages may fit well into a smaller space. Sometimes, your collection will look grand within a curio table that fabulously accommodates small teacups, coins, stamps, and other small items.

Should I pay attention to brand names? While Howard Miller curio cabinets are known to dominate the market (especially with their grandfather curio clocks), there are many other worthy brand names to consider, including Pulaski curio cabinets and Weston curio cabinets. During a search for the perfect curio, you will find that an array of brand name companies produce high quality craftsmanship, but also know there is nothing wrong with falling in love with a curio that is outside the realm of popularity.

Do I need any extra features? To enhance the appearance of your collection, there is a wide range of extra features to consider. One of the most popular features includes the use of interior lighting through incandescent light or the brighter halogen bulb that lasts longer. In order to save money and prevent interior wood damage, some curios utilize side windows or back panels with mirrors to bring in more light. Panoramic views are often a welcome result.

Curio Cabinet Locks

For extra security, locks and safety latches are also placed on some curio cabinet models. Hidden spaces, such as drawers are also a special feature. This is a great element to have on a curio that you intend on using to display Victorian dolls, stamps, or anything else that may come with accessories or maintenance tools. For enhanced functionality, grandfather curio cabinet clocks make great conversation pieces that demand attention the moment the need to know the time arises.

Overall, whether you are interested in bringing home an all glass curio cabinet or a fascinating half round curio, interior lighting really helps to create an illuminating showcase for your collectibles. Lighting adds a little extra shine to crystal figurines, as well as places a glint in the eyes of antique dolls. When it comes to special features, you will find that this option and more truly increases the amount of display possibilities.

(Read Curio Lighting - Part 1 first).