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

Anthropologie Maya Open Shelf Console
Give your collectibles the glory they deserve by displaying them.  Anthropologie

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.

Urban Outfitters Isobel bookshelf

Isobel Bookshelf
Urban Outfitters

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


Dakota lighted display stand

Greyleigh Dakota Lighted Display Stand
Wayfair

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)


Anthropologie Fern storage cabinet

Anthropologie Fern Storage Cabinet
Anthropologie

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


Solid walnut floating shelves (set of 2)

Gracie Oaks Walnut Evonne Solid Wood Floating Shelf
Wayfair

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


Anthropologie Maya open shelf console

Anthropologie Maya Open Shelf Console
Anthropologie

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


Garnett standard china cabinet

Andover Mills Garnett Standard China Cabinet
Wayfair

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


Urban Outfitters Isobel arc wall shelf

Urban Outfitters Isobel Arc Wall Shelf
Urban Outfitters

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

Urban Outfitters Isobel arc wall shelf, $149


Rosenzweig standing glass display cabinet

Wade Logan Black Rosenzweig Floor Standing Glass Display Cabinet
Wayfair

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)


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