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8 shelves, cabinets and other genius ways to display your collectibles

By Carolin Lehmann September 13, 2021 / 2:38 PM

By Carolin Lehmann

September 13, 2021 / 2:38 PM / Essentials

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Whether you collect art, action figures, perfumes or plants, you'll likely want to show it all off in the best way possible. To exhibit your most beloved items, invest in a new storage solution that will put them front and center in your home.

The display stands, floating shelves, bookshelves and more below offer genius ways to display your collectibles. CBS Essentials has curated eight great options for all budgets from Anthropologie, Wayfair and Urban Outfitters below.

This bookshelf from Urban Outfitters doubles as a piece of art itself. It has a faux-stucco finish and offers different sized nooks for your pottery, plants, books and more.

Urban Outfitters Isobel bookshelf, $799

If you're willing to splurge on a piece of furniture that spotlights your most precious possessions, pick up this solid wood, lighted display stand by Greyleigh, available at Wayfair. It has glass doors and can showcase your family heirlooms, china and more.

Dakota lighted display stand, $2,150 (reduced from $3,380)

This beautiful ash wood storage cabinet from Anthropologie comes in slate blue, black or white. It has an arched silhouette on ballooned feet. Its drawers are topped with Carrara marble and its hardware is brass-finished. The cabinet's shelves are adjustable and its glass doors have a soft close.

Anthropologie Fern storage cabinet, $2,498

These solid walnut wood floating shelves from Wayfair are a more affordable option for displaying your collectibles. They're 4.5-star-rated and offer a rustic feel.

Evonne solid walnut floating shelves (set of 2), $54

Showcase your favorite items on the natural oak shelves and marble top of this console from Anthropologie.

"I bought it to use it in our living room for vinyls and a record player," reviewer STBarron says. "It's an amazing sturdy piece and more gorgeous in person."

Anthropologie Maya open shelf console, $1,498

This white cabinet, available at Wayfair, is suitable for displaying your best china, or all those pieces from your wedding registry. It has adjustable shelves to meet your needs.

Garnett standard China cabinet, $310

Showcase a handful of collectibles on this arched wall shelf from Urban Outfitters.

Urban Outfitters Isobel arc wall shelf, $149

This glass display cabinet, available at Wayfair, is ideal for displaying action figures and other collectibles. Choose from black, natural or white.

Wade Logan black Rosenzweig standing glass display cabinet, $325 (reduced from $347)

Carolin Lehmann is an expert in health, fitness, furniture, apparel, gift guides and books for CBS Essentials. She's always testing new products to recommend. Some of her current favorites include Stanley cups, Alo Yoga workout sets and the Cuzen matcha maker.

First published on September 13, 2021 / 2:38 PM