Glass Display Cases: Top of the line!

Glass display cases can be used to display just about anything that you collect - dishes, dolls, sports memorabilia, shot glasses. There are many different varieties of glass cases, such as those that attach to the wall or those that stand on the floor or sit on a shelf. The choice in style and design usually depends on what it is you want to display. In order to get the most benefit and to show off the display properly, you have to choose the proper display case lighting.

Examples of Lighting for Your Display Case

You can have spotlights outside the display case, which really draws attention to it as soon as you enter a room. Some of the different types of lighting to use to make sure that you do show off the collectible items in the display case include:

• Light strips with several lights shining down
• A puck style light
• Triangle shaped lighting
• Fluorescent light fixtures

The display cases can be large or small and made from various types of wood. One feature common to all these cases is that the fronts has sliding glass and inside the shelves are often glass as well. One thing that you should think about when making your purchase is the quality of the glass. Some people like to have mirrored glass that reflects the images of the items in the display case. Another common glass is plexi-glass, a high quality acrylic material that will not break easily and damage the valuables inside the case. When you choose this type of glass, you can actually have a full glass case with hinged doors or sliding fronts. Locks are also possible with this material, but you can combine it with wood to make a really sturdy display case that looks like a piece of furniture.