A handcrafted miniature curio cabinet designed to hold tiny treasures — thimbles, keepsakes, and small collectibles — built at 1:12 scale with two glass-front doors and interior shelves. The thin walnut frame and clear glass panels give it the look of a museum vitrine shrunk down for a shelf or a dollhouse parlor, assembled one piece at a time.
Details
The case is built from solid walnut with slender stiles and rails that keep the frame light rather than heavy. Each door is glazed with a thin sheet of real glass set into a hand-mitered frame, and two interior shelves let you stage small objects in layers. The doors swing open on tiny working hinges and close with a pair of small brass knobs.
We finish the wood by hand with several thin coats of linseed oil, letting the walnut grain show through against the clear glass. Interior shelf edges are eased by hand so nothing catches on a fingertip. Because the glass is real rather than printed, reflections move naturally as you turn the cabinet on a shelf, and each piece is finished in small batches.
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 9 in high × 6.5 in wide × 3.5 in deep |
| Scale | 1:12 dollhouse |
| Materials | Solid walnut, real glass, brass knobs and hinges |
| Finish | Hand-rubbed linseed oil |
| Interior | Two shelves behind two glass doors |
| Weight | 0.8 lb |
Features
- Two real-glass doors set in hand-mitered walnut frames.
- Interior shelves for staging tiny collectibles in layers.
- Working hinges and small brass door knobs.
- Hand-rubbed linseed oil over visible walnut grain.
- Padded in transit with separate glass protection.
Custom Colors & Sizes
Natural walnut, oak, cherry, or a custom stain are available to match your miniature parlor. We can adjust shelf spacing for taller objects or quote a different scale; contact us with your color request and the treasures you plan to display, and we will build it to order. Brass, blackened steel, or copper hardware can be swapped at no extra charge.
Ordering & Shipping
Each cabinet is made to order and usually leaves our workshop within 3–5 business days. US orders ship tracked via USPS in 2–5 business days; international shipping is available with tracking. The glass doors are padded and corner-protected in layers, and we ask that you inspect the cabinet on arrival — contact us within 14 days if anything needs attention.