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01
2019

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Vitrine Display Cabinets

 

A vitrine is a glass-paneled cabinet that is used to display fine merchandise, objects of art, and china. It is usually important in homes, restaurants, retail stores, museums, and exhibitions. Usually, the object is displayed together with its price and a label with its price and description. Since most vitrines are used to display expensive merchandise, it is important to have a display case that can protect the objects from potential theft and damage. The following are some of the features of a good vitrine:


1. Strong Glass

 

Vernis Martin Vitrine display cabinet


Some thieves of merchandise in stores or museums employ the smash and grab tactic. However, this is only workable where the glass used to make the vitrine is breakable. The best strategy is for a retailer to use smash-proof glass. As such, it is important to look for cases made of Lexan polycarbonate, an indestructible kind of glass. An attempt by a thief to smash such glass is utterly impossible.


2. Quality Hardware
 

French Empire antique vitrine


The best vitrines are crafted using high-quality hardware. Every detail must be taken into account to ensure that the overall structure is durable. What you should avoid is a vitrine made of weak material. That includes the framework as well as the locks. Ensure that the locks are so strong that they cannot be easily breached. In short, don’t settle just for anything. A good vitrine should be made of quality hardware with reinforced, durable locking features.


3. Pry Resistance


When a thief wants to steal your merchandise, he or she will go to great lengths to get what they want. Since they realize the glass is smash-proof and the hardware of the highest quality, they will try to locate weak spots on the overall structure.  That’s why you need a vitrine that’s built with attention to detail. Thus, it is necessary that care is taken to make the display case as pry resistant as possible. Check that it has security features such as deep, reinforced panels and tracks, complete with inter-connecting locks to prevent the possibility of prying them apart.


4. Solid Construction Standards
 

Antique French vitrine or bijouterie


Sometimes, the quality of the materials might be okay but the craftsmanship bogus. That’s why it’s important to get a vitrine that was made with every minute detail under consideration. Don’t rush into buying vitrines before you investigate the company for their integrity and reputation.


The best vitrine supplier is that which deals in top-line cases. The company should be operating with the highest of standards and have a reputation for producing the best. Don’t just take their work for it. Make sure you see samples of the company’s products to know if you are working with the right supplier or not. Ascertain that the display cases are capable of keeping the merchandise in a safe and secure way.


Benefits of Display Cases

Vernis martin painted scenes on this display cabinet


There are many reasons for every retailer to have a set of vitrines in his or her shop. One of them is that having a vitrine or two improves the overall ambiance in the retail store. Here are the benefits of vitrines:


1. Improving Organization


In any retail store, the employees have to keep track of each and every piece of merchandise. With the use of a vitrine for each item, this job becomes less burdening for the overworked employees. It also enhances security, given that it is easier to notice the unusual movement or displacement of an item. Importantly, vitrines are made with tempered glass, they are strong enough to protect the items from thieves.


2. Easy Showcasing of Products


Apart from housing merchandise and works of art, a vitrine also acts as a display tool. It captures the attention of the buyers without a sales representative having to utter a word. It is much better than the mere placement of products on a table. After all, there is a lot of creativity that goes into using a vitrine.


3. Timeless in Nature


One thing about vitrines is that they are easy to use when it comes to renovating the space in a store. Not only do they provide a fresh look, but they also attract customers to place orders. If you already have vitrines, all that’s required to give it a fresh look is to change the positioning and display of the items.


It is clear that a vitrine is a must have for any home or business. It gives your space a classy look and attracts customers.

 

 


 

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