Curio cabinet

A curio cabinet is a specialised type of display case, made predominantly of glass with a metal or wood framework, for presenting collections[1] of curios, like figurines or other interesting objects that invoke curiosity, and perhaps share a common theme.

A curio cabinet may also be used to display a solitary object of special interest, such as a hand-crafted doll.

While display cases for presenting products for sale (such as jewelry) are typically horizontal with a surface covered in felt, a curio cabinet is usually vertical with no felt.

[citation needed] Another purpose of a curio cabinet is to protect the value of a collection, which it does by preventing contact by dust and vermin.

For added security, a locked door or removable panel allows the collection to be seen, while protecting it from damage and theft.