What are the Advantages of Glass Shelves?
Many collectors prefer to display their treasures on glass shelves for a number of reasons. Curio cabinets often combine reflective glass shelves with mirrored backings to enhance the viewing of precious items. Delicate items can be viewed from all angles without the need for handling. Glass shelves can also be less obtrusive than wood or metal shelves. One major advantage of glass shelves is the ability to use creative lighting effects. Traditional wooden display boxes require exterior track lighting or individual lighting in each cubicle, but glass shelves allow lighting to shine through from above and below. Individual spot lighting placed under glass shelves can create a wondrous underlighting effect, especially in a darkened room at night. The reflected light through the glass shelves themselves can give off additional back or underlighting. Another advantage of glass shelves is a little more psychological. Viewers perceive glass shelves to be nearly as delicate as the items displ
