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How to use slanted front countertop display case?

by Pat
(Duluth, MN)

sort of like this, but not curved glass

sort of like this, but not curved glass

Hi,

I have a countertop display case, the kind with the slanted glass front - like you see at antique stores and auctions.

The base is 14" x 16" and it's probaby 24" tall (or so).

I want to use it as a curio display but I can't figure out where to put it - an end table would be too low, on top of an entertainment center or china cabinet too high.... I don't want the room to look like a store!

Can anyone help please?

Thanks,
Pat

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Feb 02, 2009
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by: Charlotte

Hello Pat

Your display case looks very nice - I'm not surprised that you want to find the perfect spot to show it off!

Eye level, or just below eye-level will show off the contents the best. Do bear in mind that this could mean eye-level when seated, if you wish to put your cabinet in a room where you spend a lot of time sitting down.

I think you may just need to try it out in a few different spots in your home, until you find somewhere of a suitable height, that looks nice.

Alternatively, you can always decide the height and position you would ideally like your cabinet and put up a sturdy shelf, for this, and perhaps some other items (I think a longer shelf would look better than one cut exactly to size, as it will not make the case look disproportionately large sat on it).

If you do decide to put a shelf up, choose the spot carefully so that it doesn't stick out into the room too much.

Has anyone else got any other ideas?

I hope that you will soon find the idea spot for your display case - it is far too nice not to be in pride of place.

Good luck

Best wishes

Charlotte :o)
Feb 02, 2009
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by: Anonymous

Charlotte,

Thanks so much for your help.
The eye level hint - and consider whether standing or seated - was very helpful.

My living room is a tough place to arrange anything - it really only got one wall and that's taken up by a huge entertainment center (hubby's pride and joy).

Then there's two large walls with windows and the rest is open into the entryway and the dining room, so wall space is hard to find!

And the part about sticking into the room is exactly the problem I've encountered. It's a tad wider (front to back) than most console tables and such. So I was stuck but you gave me some ideas to try!

Thanks,
Pat
Feb 02, 2009
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by: Charlotte

No problem at all Pat, it was my pleasure to help.

I hope you find the ideal spot.

Best wishes

Charlotte :o)

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