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- Quick answer
- What the espresso search usually means
- Measure the spot first
- Comparison table: listed facts
- The two listings in detail
- What to check before you buy an espresso display cabinet
- Placement check before you order
- Mistakes to avoid
- How we chose and how this guide was built
- FAQ
- Conclusion
- Related guides
- Sources checked
Quick answer
A display cabinet in an espresso finish is usually a freestanding cabinet with glass doors or glass shelves, so you can see what is inside. Neither of the two cabinets in this guide is an espresso cabinet. The Coaster Bellatrix curio cabinet is listed in a cappuccino finish with one glass door. The BROTTAR Glass Display Cabinet is white, with pop-up glass doors and built-in LED lights. Both are tall, about 63 inches, and neither listing states a maximum weight. If you need an espresso display cabinet, neither of these is one, so keep looking before you buy. Check the current price on Amazon before you choose.
What the espresso search usually means
Someone typing “espresso display cabinet” usually wants three things at once: the dark, warm espresso finish, a cabinet that shows items through glass, and a size that suits a living room, office or bedroom wall. Finish is the first filter, because the color is in the name. Glass and display are the second filter, because a closed cabinet with no glass does not show a collection. Size and placement come last, because a cabinet that is the right color but does not fit the wall is no use.
Measured against those three needs, the Coaster meets the glass need, but its finish is named cappuccino rather than espresso. The BROTTAR meets the glass and the display need, but its finish is white. Neither listing is an espresso cabinet, and that gap is the main thing this guide is about.
Measure the spot first
Measure the spot before you compare any listing. Write down the clear width of the wall, the height from the floor to the lowest obstacle above the spot, and the depth you can afford before the unit blocks a door, a radiator or a walkway. Take every number in inches, because the listings use inches. A cabinet this tall needs a wall that can take its full height, and it needs a plan for fixing it so it stays upright.
The two listings give these numbers. Coaster is 14.25 inches deep, 16.75 inches wide and 63.75 inches tall. BROTTAR is 13.7 inches deep, 15.7 inches wide and 63 inches tall. Neither listing gives a clear-wall requirement, so measure the wall yourself before you order.
Wall example. The arithmetic below assumes 36 inches of clear wall. It is our own planning math from the listed dimensions, not a test result. Replace 36 with your own measurement.
- Coaster: 36 − 16.75 = 19.25 inches spare. Centred, that leaves 9.63 inches on each side before trim or fittings.
- BROTTAR: 36 − 15.7 = 20.3 inches spare. Centred, that leaves 10.15 inches on each side.
Footprint. Depth times width, converted at 144 square inches per square foot, gives these figures. Coaster is 14.25 × 16.75 = 238.69 square inches, or about 1.66 square feet. BROTTAR is 13.7 × 15.7 = 215.09 square inches, or about 1.49 square feet. The two are close in footprint, so the wall width decides more than the floor space does.
Walkway. If the cabinet stands on the floor, add its depth to the clear path you want in front of it. For a 36 inch path, the total is 50.25 inches for Coaster and 49.7 inches for BROTTAR. The 36 inch path is a planning choice in this example, not a rule for your home.
Two more checks come from the listings. The BROTTAR listing has pop-up doors, so check the space needed for the doors to open. The Coaster listing has one glass door, so check which side the door hinges on before you place it near a corner. For another look at glass display storage in a small space, see our comic book shelf guide.
Comparison table: listed facts
Only listed facts appear in this table. A cell marked “not stated” means the listing does not give that value.
| Product | Dimensions (D x W x H) | Finish | Material | Listed maximum weight | Doors | Shelves and lighting | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coaster Bellatrix 17-Inch Curio Cabinet with Storage, Cappuccino | 14.25 x 16.75 x 63.75 in | Cappuccino | Particle board, glass, metal, paper laminate | not stated | 1, single glass door | 3 glass shelves, 4 display compartments; lighting not stated | View on Amazon |
| BROTTAR Glass Display Cabinet, Display Case for Collectibles, White | 13.7 x 15.7 x 63 in | White | Engineered wood | not stated | Pop-up glass doors, no handles | 4-tier shelves; 3 color LED lights with human body sensor | View on Amazon |
Both listings give a full-height glass-front display. Neither lists a finish of espresso, so neither is an espresso cabinet. The Coaster finish is cappuccino, and the BROTTAR finish is white. The listing does not state an item weight for either cabinet.
The two listings in detail
Coaster Bellatrix 17-Inch Curio Cabinet with Storage, Cappuccino
The listing states dimensions of 14.25 inches deep, 16.75 inches wide and 63.75 inches tall. The finish is cappuccino. The materials are particle board, glass, metal and paper laminate. One glass door opens to three glass shelves and four display compartments. The listing says full assembly is required. The listing does not state an item weight, a maximum weight, a lighting option or an anti-tip device.
- Good for: a tall curio cabinet with one glass door and three glass shelves, if a cappuccino finish suits the room.
- Keep in mind: this is not an espresso cabinet, since the finish is cappuccino, and the listing does not say whether the cabinet is freestanding.
BROTTAR Glass Display Cabinet, Display Case for Collectibles, White
The listing states dimensions of 13.7 inches deep, 15.7 inches wide and 63 inches tall. The finish is white, and the material is engineered wood. It has pop-up glass doors with no handles, four tiers of shelves, and three color LED lights (white, warm and blue, with adjustable brightness) that turn on with a human body sensor. The listing says to install the anti-tipping device provided to prevent the cabinet from tipping over, and it says assembly uses the included tools and instructions. The listing does not state an item weight or a maximum weight.
- Good for: a tall glass display for books and decorative items, with lights that come on when you approach, if white suits the room.
- Keep in mind: this is not an espresso cabinet, since the finish is white, and the listing does not say whether it is freestanding. Install the anti-tip device as the listing asks.
What to check before you buy an espresso display cabinet
Finish first. Confirm the finish in the title and the color field before you look at anything else. The Coaster title and color field both say cappuccino. The BROTTAR title and color field say white. If the room has a set of espresso furniture, neither listing will match it exactly, so check the swatch or sample before you order.
Intended use. Read the recommended use and room type fields. The BROTTAR listing gives books and decorative items as recommended uses, and the title calls it a display case for collectibles. The Coaster listing is titled a curio cabinet with storage. Check that the use matches the room you have in mind.
Glass. Both listings describe glass doors. The Coaster has one glass door. The BROTTAR has pop-up glass doors with no handles. Decide whether you want the items behind glass at all times or only when you open the door.
Width and fit. The Coaster width of 16.75 inches and the BROTTAR width of 15.7 inches are close, so the depth decides more of the fit. The Coaster is 14.25 inches deep and the BROTTAR is 13.7 inches deep. Compare both numbers with the wall space and the walkway you measured.
Load. Neither listing states a maximum weight for the shelves. Keep the load modest and spread it across the shelves until the product page gives a figure.
Lighting. The BROTTAR listing describes three color LED lights with a human body sensor. The Coaster listing does not mention lights. If the display needs to be seen at night, the BROTTAR is the one that lists lights.
Anchoring. The BROTTAR listing asks you to install the anti-tipping device included in the package. The Coaster listing does not name an anti-tip device. Check the Coaster product page for one before you place a tall cabinet near children or pets, and use a device in both cases.
Placement check before you order
Use this short list once you have the two listings open in separate tabs. Each step uses only numbers and words the listing gives, so you can check the same fields on any other cabinet you compare.
- Height against the ceiling. Both cabinets are about 63 inches tall. Subtract that from your ceiling height and check that the difference is enough for the cabinet and any light fixture or crown molding above it.
- Wall fixings. Find out which anchor or anti-tip hardware comes with the cabinet, and whether it fits the wall type in your room. The BROTTAR listing includes an anti-tip device to install. Check the Coaster product page for the same.
- Door swing. Open the door in your mind before you place the cabinet. The BROTTAR pop-up doors need clear space above the cabinet, and the Coaster door needs room to swing open.
- Floor level. Set the cabinet on a firm, level surface. A cabinet this height that rocks on a carpet edge is harder to load and easier to tip.
- Contents. Plan what goes on each shelf before you load it, and keep heavy items on the lower shelves.
Mistakes to avoid
- Assuming a cappuccino finish is espresso. The Coaster color is named cappuccino, not espresso. Compare it with your furniture before you order, and do not treat it as an espresso cabinet.
- Assuming the BROTTAR matches a brown room. Its finish is white.
- Skipping the anchoring step. The BROTTAR listing says to install its anti-tip device, and the Coaster listing does not say whether it includes one.
- Reading the cabinet as freestanding without checking. Neither listing states whether the cabinet is freestanding.
How we chose and how this guide was built
The products come from their Amazon listings (ASINs B000IN9BRC and B0FLDQDGBC). We have not tested either cabinet, and we have not built, loaded or moved them. Every figure in this guide is copied from a listing field or calculated from one.
Our selection criteria were a glass element and a height that suits a wall. Neither listing is an espresso cabinet, and the guide says so. Where a listing does not state a value, we say so.
FAQ
Is either of these an espresso display cabinet?
No. The Coaster is listed in a cappuccino finish and the BROTTAR is white, so neither is an espresso cabinet. Check the finish name on each product page before you order.
Does the Coaster cabinet state a maximum weight?
No. The listing does not state an item weight or a maximum weight.
Do both cabinets include an anti-tip device?
The BROTTAR listing says to install the anti-tipping device provided. The Coaster listing does not name an anti-tip device, so check its product page before you place the cabinet.
Which of these cabinets has lights?
The BROTTAR has three color LED lights with a human body sensor. The Coaster listing does not mention lights.
Conclusion
Neither listing here is an espresso cabinet. Choose the Coaster Bellatrix if a cappuccino finish is acceptable and you want one glass door and a tall curio shape, and you have 16.75 inches of width to spare. Choose the BROTTAR Glass Display Cabinet if you want pop-up glass doors and built-in lights, and white suits the room. If you need an espresso display cabinet, neither of these meets that need, so compare more listings before you buy. Whichever you pick, measure the spot first, plan the anchoring, and confirm the finish name on the product page.
Related guides
Sources checked
- Amazon listing, ASIN B000IN9BRC: Coaster Bellatrix 17-Inch Curio Cabinet with Storage, Cappuccino
- Amazon listing, ASIN B0FLDQDGBC: BROTTAR Glass Display Cabinet, Display Case for Collectibles, White
Specifications come from the Amazon listings. Product details can change, so confirm on the product page before you buy.
