Curio Cabinet Reviews and Buying Guide:

When deciding on a curio cabinet, you need to first consider how much space the cabinet can occupy. There are corner curios, wall mounted models, traditional floor standing curios, and curio cabinet consoles. Check the size of your collection that you will be displaying, at which point you can then find the best fit between available floor space and cabinet size. Ultimately you want to pick a style that will match or compliment your home decor and personal taste. Many curio cabinets have designs from the Renaissance periods all the way to Modern designs. When looking for quality features on a curio cabinet, look carefully at the pediment, side columns, base, and hardware. Curio cabinets are made from veneers and various hardwoods. No matter what wood type you choose, you can always get a finish that will produce a color matching your household decor. Other things to consider are the # of shelves, if the shelves are adjustable so you can display items with different heights and shapes, and vertical plate grooves for plate collections.

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Special features like interior lighting can definitely help to show off your collection. I bought a Bassett curio cabinet and it came with a nice lighting effect which you could put on by simply touching the top hinge. It really illuminated our china and crystal collection. Side windows, mirrored back panels, clocks, and two way sliding doors are additional options that many people choose as well. Lastly, you should consider having a security lock on your curio cabinet. It will keep kids out as well as potential thiefs who are looking for a quick find and don't want to hassle with a locking mechanism. Two top names in curio cabinet manufacturing are Pulaski curio cabinets and Howard Miller curio cabinets. Below, we will go into more details of which curio cabinets are the best selling and most popular per customer reviews and expert opinions. Expect to spend at least $500 for a nice curio cabinet with the high end cabinets going for well over $1000. We will try to give you the best selection in each price range. When we purchased our curio cabinet, it was offered in a dining room/living room set with a dining room table, hutch, and buffet table so the price was cheaper due to the overall package purchase. For matching purposes, it's definitely easier to buy your curio cabinet in a collection than try to purchase it as an individual piece.

Buy Curio Cabinet - Corner Curio Cabinet - Wall Curio Cabinet:

In our quest to locate and research curio cabinets we found that Amazon carries a wide selection of Howard Miller and the Curiocabinets.com website was very informative and offered a list of the best selling curios in various categories. The most popular products were the Monroe Console Curio Cabinet ($449.99) - 3 front panels with grooved glass highlight this piece, the Lamar Corner Curio Cabinet ($549.98) - illuminated with adjustable shelves, Covington Curio Cabinet ($539.99) - half round style with overhead lighting, Belleview Curio Cabinet ($459.99) - dual side entry doors, the Howard Miller Abbey Furniture Trend Curio Cabinet ($1050), Howard Miller Berkshire Corner Floor Cabinet ($1279), Howard Miller Bowen Traditional Curio Cabinet ($1067), and the Bristol Curio Cabinet ($749.98) - mirrored back. Go to Pulaskifurniture.com for an excellent online selection of their curios including four door curios, corner cabinets, breakfront curios, corner curios, curved end curios, two way sliding door curios, mantel curios, half round curios, console curios. There are literally dozens to choose from with pictures and full descriptions as well as a list of local dealers so you can locate the curio cabinets nearest you. When it comes to the top rated curios in different price ranges, we went to Curiocabinets.com to find something in 4 price categories. For the under $300 class - the Queen Anne Curio Cabinet for $249.99 with free shipping topped the list. The $300-$600 price has 2 top sellers including the Savannah Console Cabinet ($344.99) and the Jillian Corner Curio Cabinet ($554.99). The Davidson Curio Cabinet ($789.99) tops the $600-$1000 price category and features a radial design in top glass, 2-way sliding door, and a halogen interior lighting system. For the top ranked curio cabinet in the $1000+ class, we would go with the Howard Miller Edmond Traditional Curio Cabinet ($1246) on Amazon. It has a beveled glass bifold door, easy access shelves, burl panels, and a nice cherry finish.

Cheap Curio Cabinet - Discount Curio Cabinet:

Not everyone wants to spend $1000 or more on a curio cabinet so therefore we scouted out discount models at cheap prices. We don't feel that you give up much on the construction of the actual curio when you buy for cheaper prices, but you will give up style, size, and detail. We found plenty of reasonably priced curio cabinets at Furniturebuzz.com. Their top selections are the Home Styles Two-Door Cabinet ($180), Powell Curio Cabinet ($137), and the Rydal Curio Cabinet ($209.99). Ebay is another excellent source on the Internet for finding curio cabinets at cheap prices. There are 100's to choose from, although many may not be in your local area and require a significant shipping charge to get them to you. We also recommend going to a more local site like Craigslist.org and search through their database which should include pieces nearer to you.

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