Custom Oak Display Cabinet for Glassware with an Antique-Inspired Design

Custom Furniture, Built-Ins, Furniture Repurposing, Repairs & Maintenance | OJIKI Workshop

This project showcases a custom-made oak display cabinet commissioned by a customer who wanted a special place to showcase their favorite glassware.

Wouldn’t it be wonderful to display your favorite glasses and tableware as part of your home’s interior rather than simply keeping them tucked away in a cupboard?

For this project, we created a custom oak cabinet specifically designed to display and store glassware.

To complement the customer’s home, we combined glass doors, a drawer, and an open display shelf. The cabinet features rich brown wood grain and antique-inspired metal hardware, while its tall, gently curved legs and decorative top give it an elegant, classical appearance.

After discussing the customer’s preferences and considering the interior of their home, we developed the design through hand-drawn sketches before bringing it to life.

1. A Custom Display Cabinet for Your Favorite Glassware

For this project, we created a custom cabinet with glass doors, designed to store and beautifully display the customer’s favorite glasses.

While many traditional cupboards are designed to maximize storage capacity, this cabinet serves a slightly different purpose. It was made not only to store treasured glassware but also to make displaying and admiring it part of everyday life.

As shown in the photographs, the cabinet features glass-fronted storage in the upper section, a drawer in the middle, and an open shelf at the bottom.

Each section serves a different purpose, creating a design that combines visual appeal with everyday practicality.

Measuring just 500 mm wide and 270 mm deep, the cabinet is also relatively compact, making it easy to incorporate into a living room, dining room, or other space.

One of the greatest attractions of this custom cabinet is that it serves as both practical glassware storage and an elegant piece of interior furniture.

2. Antique-Inspired Design Highlighting the Beauty of Oak

We selected oak for this cabinet because of its attractive grain patterns and timeless appearance.

Oak is widely used for furniture and flooring. Its distinctive grain and natural character make it a popular choice for many different interior styles.

For this cabinet, we chose a rich, understated brown finish that brings out the natural beauty of the wood grain.

The decorative top and wooden frames surrounding the glass doors are particularly distinctive features.

The upper edge of the cabinet features a gently curved design that rises toward the center, creating the elegant appearance associated with traditional furniture.

The wooden frames around the glass doors have enough depth and substance to give the cabinet a refined appearance without making the design overly elaborate.

By combining the warmth of natural oak with the understated elegance of antique furniture, we created a cabinet designed to be enjoyed for many years.

3. Practical Storage with Glass Doors and a Drawer

This custom cabinet features several types of storage, each designed for different belongings.

Glass Doors for Beautifully Displaying Favorite Glassware

The upper section features two glass doors that open outward.

These doors allow the customer to enjoy seeing their favorite glasses even when the cabinet is closed.

Another advantage is that the doors help keep dust out, making it easier to keep glassware clean compared with open shelving.

Shelves inside the cabinet also make it convenient to arrange glasses of different shapes and heights.

A Convenient Drawer for Smaller Items

Below the glass doors, we incorporated a wide drawer.

This drawer provides convenient storage for glassware accessories, everyday essentials, and other small items that the customer prefers to keep out of sight.

As shown in the photograph, the drawer front highlights the natural grain of the oak and features antique-inspired metal handles on either side.

By coordinating these small design details, we created a consistent appearance throughout the cabinet.

Storage Features and Uses

By combining open display areas with concealed storage, the cabinet offers both the pleasure of showcasing favorite belongings and the convenience of keeping everyday items organized.

4. Elegant Curved Legs and an Open Display Shelf

The cabinet’s distinctive design extends beyond its storage compartments to the shape of its legs.

As shown in the photographs, the four legs curve gently toward the floor and gradually taper toward their ends.

Unlike straight furniture legs, these soft curves give the cabinet a lighter, more graceful appearance.

The raised design also creates open space beneath the main cabinet, helping the furniture feel less bulky.

An Open Shelf for Decorative Displays

Between the legs, we incorporated a wooden open shelf.

In addition to providing extra storage, this shelf can be used to display decorative items.

For example, placing a vase, favorite ornaments, or seasonal decorations on the shelf allows the customer to change the cabinet’s appearance throughout the year.

In the photograph showing the cabinet installed in the customer’s home, decorative objects are arranged on the lower shelf, complementing the surrounding interior.

The design allows favorite glasses to be displayed behind the upper glass doors while decorative pieces can be showcased on the open shelf below.

The finished cabinet offers more than storage. It also creates a special place to enjoy displaying meaningful and beautiful belongings.

5. Custom Furniture Designed to Complement Your Home

We created this cabinet after carefully discussing the customer’s preferences and considering the atmosphere of their home.

When designing custom furniture, it is important to think about more than dimensions and storage capacity.

How the finished piece will look in its intended location, and how it will complement the surrounding furniture and interior, are equally important considerations.

For this project, we developed the design with the room’s overall atmosphere and existing interior details in mind.

Bringing the Design to Life Through Hand-Drawn Sketches

Before beginning production, we prepared design sketches to help the customer visualize the finished cabinet.

The customer wanted a piece that would reflect preferences such as:

“I would like a cabinet with a classical appearance.”
“I want to display my favorite glasses beautifully.”

We translated these ideas into a practical furniture design.

Creating a one-of-a-kind piece from a hand-drawn sketch can be challenging, particularly when working with decorative curves and carefully balanced proportions.

Throughout the production process, we paid close attention to the overall balance of the design to bring the original concept to life.

The result is a truly unique cabinet, created specifically for the customer’s home and lifestyle.

Project Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions (Q&A)

Q1. What is a display cupboard?
A display cupboard is a piece of furniture designed to store cups, glasses, dishes, and other tableware.

There are many different styles, from traditional cupboards designed primarily for storage to glass-fronted cabinets like this one, which allow favorite pieces to be displayed.

Q2. Can you make a cabinet to fit the size of my glassware?
Yes, absolutely.

We can discuss the height, number, and types of glasses you would like to store and design the storage space accordingly.

Whether you have wine glasses, tumblers, or a collection of glasses in different sizes, we can explore a design that suits your needs.

Q3. Can you create custom furniture with an antique-inspired design?
Yes. We can create furniture featuring curved legs, decorative tops, and antique-style handles, as shown in this project.

If you have photographs or examples of furniture styles you like, we can use them as references when developing your design.

Q4. Can the cabinet be made from wood other than oak?
Yes. We can discuss different wood species based on your preferred color, grain pattern, and the atmosphere of the room where the furniture will be placed.

Each type of wood has its own distinctive appearance, so choosing the right material is an important part of achieving your desired design.

Q5. How is the cost of custom-made furniture determined?
The cost depends on factors such as the furniture’s dimensions, the type of wood, the construction of glass doors and drawers, decorative details, and the finishing method.

For classical designs like this cabinet, curved woodworking and intricate decorative features can also affect the production cost.

OJIKI Workshop offers free online estimates, so please feel free to contact us to discuss your ideas.

Conclusion | Custom Furniture That Beautifully Displays Your Favorite Glassware

This project featured a custom-made oak cabinet designed specifically for displaying and storing glassware.

By combining glass-fronted storage with a drawer and a lower open shelf, we created a piece that offers both attractive display space and practical everyday storage.

We also paid careful attention to the details, including the gently curved legs, decorative top, and antique-inspired metal hardware.

The greatest appeal of this custom cabinet is its ability to beautifully showcase favorite glasses while remaining practical and easy to use in everyday life.

At OJIKI Workshop, we create each piece of furniture individually, carefully considering the customer’s preferences, the surrounding interior, and the intended location.

We can discuss dimensions, designs, and wood materials to help create furniture that feels right for your home.

If you are thinking:

“I want to display my favorite dishes and glasses.”
“I would love a small display cabinet that complements my room.”
“I am looking for custom storage furniture with an antique-inspired design.”

Please feel free to contact us. We would be happy to discuss your ideas.

From Your Initial Inquiry to Delivery | How to Order from OJIKI Workshop

At OJIKI Workshop, we guide customers through each stage of the custom furniture process, including those ordering custom-made furniture for the first time.

We take the time to understand your preferences and requirements before beginning production.

In addition to creating custom furniture and wooden doors, OJIKI Workshop offers a wide range of repair and restoration services, including restoring high-gloss finishes on well-used furniture and bringing antique pieces back to life.

For detailed consultations and estimates, please contact us through our official LINE account, by phone, or through our online contact form.

Phone: 046-204-5592 (Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–6:00 PM)

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About OJIKI Workshop

OJIKI Workshop specializes in designing, crafting, and selling wooden furniture and doors, including pieces made from solid natural wood.

Alongside our original furniture collections, we offer custom-made furniture, repairs, maintenance, and furniture repurposing services.

We help customers restore furniture that is no longer in use, repair aging wooden doors, and adapt existing built-in furniture or woodwork to better suit modern lifestyles.

For repairs, restoration, and repurposing projects, we carefully discuss each customer’s preferences regarding design and functionality.

This personalized approach has earned us positive feedback from many customers.

We believe that wooden furniture and doors should be treasured and enjoyed for many years, and we are committed to helping customers make that possible.

We would be happy to help if you would like to:

・Repair and maintain cherished furniture or wooden doors so they can continue to be used for many years.
・Repurpose furniture that has been in your family for generations to better suit your current lifestyle.
・Commission custom-made furniture or doors using natural materials, with careful attention to both design and practicality.
・Incorporate natural materials into your home to create a comfortable and healthy living environment.
・Introduce natural materials into your office to create a relaxing workspace.
・Design a shop or commercial interior featuring natural materials.

If you are considering furniture or wooden doors made from natural materials, please feel free to consult OJIKI Workshop.

We look forward to hearing about your ideas.

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OJIKI Co., Ltd.
Custom Wooden Furniture & Doors | Repurposing | Repairs & Restoration
Serving Zama, Yamato, Sagamihara, and surrounding areas

Address: 5-49-16 Hibarigaoka, Zama, Kanagawa 252-0003, Japan
Phone: 046-204-5592 (Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–6:00 PM)

Representative Director: Kenichi Okawa

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Graduated from the Department of Architecture, Faculty of Engineering, Tokai University.
Graduated from the Chippendale International School of Furniture, United Kingdom, specializing in furniture making and antique furniture restoration.
Completed three years of training at Rengesou Motomachi Workshop.

Drawing on more than 100 years of traditional Yokohama furniture-making techniques, we continue to explore new designs that combine wood with materials such as metal, leather, and glass.

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