Metal Display Cabinet with Glass Doors: 3 Options

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Of the two listings that can be compared, the BROTTAR Glass Display Cabinet is the smallest at 1.5 square feet (13.8 by 15.7 inches), and the Cyclysio 80-inch Bookshelf with Glass Doors is the largest at 1.93 square feet (11.7 by 23.7 inches). The HOOBRO Ladder Shelf cannot be compared on footprint because its depth and width are conflicting, missing or unlabelled. Specifications come from Amazon listing data checked October 3, 2026, and each section below uses that product’s own listing figures. We have not tested these products, so confirm the selected variant on Amazon before you order, because titles and specification fields can change.

Quick compare: the products in this guide

Sizes come from the Amazon listings as we read them; check the product page for the current details before you buy.

Product	Listed details	Link
Cyclysio 80″ Bookshelf with Glass Doors and Thickened Top Panel, Farmhouse…	11.7″D x 23.7″W x 80″H; 11.7″D x 23.7″W x 80″H	See details on Amazon Affiliate link
HOOBRO Ladder Shelf, Bookshelf with Cabinet, 4-Tier Bookcase with LED Lights…	19.7 x 15.7 x 68.9 inches; Product Size of 19.7″L × 15.7″W × 68.9″H	See details on Amazon Affiliate link
BROTTAR Glass Display Cabinet, Display Case for Collectibles, Black	13.8″D x 15.7″W x 63″H; 13.8″D x 15.7″W x 63″H	See details on Amazon Affiliate link

Three options at a glance

Pick	Listed dimensions	Floor footprint	Footprint rank
Cyclysio 80″ Bookshelf with Glass Doors	11.7″ D × 23.7″ W × 80″ H	277.29 sq in (1.93 sq ft)	Largest
HOOBRO Ladder Shelf	19.7 × 15.7 × 68.9 in (axes not labelled in the listing)	n/a	Footprint not comparable
BROTTAR Glass Display Cabinet	13.8″ D × 15.7″ W × 63″ H	216.66 sq in (1.5 sq ft)	Smallest

1. Cyclysio 80″ Bookshelf with Glass Doors and Thickened Top Panel, Farmhouse Bookcase with Adjustable Shelves, Tall Bookshelf Display Cabinet for Living Room & Home Office (1, White-1) — Largest listed footprint

Listed details: dimensions 11.7″ D × 23.7″ W × 80″ H; item weight 45 pounds; material Engineered Wood; color White-1.

The Cyclysio 80-Inch Bookshelf with Glass Doors is a white engineered wood bookcase with metal fittings, so it is not a metal cabinet. The listing gives 11.7 inches deep, 23.7 inches wide and 80 inches high, or 1.93 square feet, and a weight of 45 pounds. The specs list 6 shelves, while the bullets describe 3 shelves behind the upper door and 2 behind the lower door. The shelves are adjustable, and the title mentions a thickened top panel. Clear glass doors cover the shelves. The listing states no weight capacity and tells buyers to check the hardware list before assembly.

Pros

• The tallest of the three at 80 inches, with adjustable shelves behind clear glass doors
• Metal fittings are mentioned for stability, and the title lists a thickened top panel
• Narrow depth of 11.7 inches, the shallowest of the cabinets with a stated depth

Cons

• It is engineered wood with metal fittings, not a metal cabinet, which misses the keyword
• The shelf count is unclear: 6 in the specs but 3 plus 2 behind the doors in the bullets
• At 23.7 inches wide it covers 1.93 − 1.5 = 0.43 sq ft more floor than the BROTTAR, and no weight capacity is stated

Who it is for / who should skip it: Pick it if you want tall glass-door storage and are fine with an engineered wood build. Skip it if you need a metal frame or a firm shelf count.

2. HOOBRO Ladder Shelf, Bookshelf with Cabinet, 4-Tier Bookcase with LED Lights & Glass Doors, Open Display Bookcase with Door for Living Room, Home Office, Kitchen, Black BB175DCJ01 — Footprint not comparable

Listed details: dimensions 19.7 × 15.7 × 68.9 in (axes not labelled in the listing); item weight 40.3 pounds; color Black.

The HOOBRO Ladder Shelf is a black bookshelf with cabinet, listed as engineered wood and metal with a solid metal frame. The listing says 19.7 by 15.7 by 68.9 inches but does not label the axes, and a bullet calls them length, width and height, so we do not rank it by footprint. It has 4 open compartments and 2 hidden ones, glass doors and an adjustable RGB LED light strip. The item weight is 40.3 pounds. A bullet says parts are labeled and tools are included. Verify the size with the seller. No weight capacity is stated.

Pros

• The only listing that names a solid metal frame, so it is the closest match to a metal cabinet
• Four open compartments and two hidden ones, plus an adjustable RGB LED strip
• Labeled parts, instructions and all necessary tools are included, according to the listing

Cons

• The size axes are not labeled in the listing, so depth and width are unconfirmed
• It is still engineered wood and metal, not an all-metal cabinet, and no weight capacity is stated
• Only part of the storage sits behind glass, since it mixes open compartments with hidden ones

Who it is for / who should skip it: Pick it if you want a metal frame, lights and hidden storage, once the seller confirms the dimensions. Skip it if you need a verified footprint before ordering.

3. BROTTAR Glass Display Cabinet, Display Case for Collectibles, Black — Smallest listed footprint

Listed details: dimensions 13.8″ D × 15.7″ W × 63″ H; item weight 47.2 pounds; material Wood; color Black.

The BROTTAR Glass Display Cabinet is a black curio cabinet for collectibles, listed with a wood material type rather than metal. The listing gives 13.8 inches deep, 15.7 inches wide and 63 inches high, or 1.5 square feet, with 4 shelves and a weight of 47.2 pounds. Bullets describe pop-up glass doors with no handle, 3-color LED lights, and a build of FSC-certified wood, glass and acrylic. The listing says a manual and tools are provided. It is the closest of the three to a pure display case, since the listing pitches it for figurines and photos. It states no weight capacity.

Pros

• Smallest listed footprint with a comparable size at 1.5 sq ft (13.8 by 15.7 inches)
• Pop-up glass doors with no handle and 3-color LED lights, per the bullets
• Pitched for figurines, photos and collectibles, so it behaves like a true display case

Cons

• The material type is wood, not metal, and the build is described as wood, glass and acrylic
• At 47.2 pounds it is the heaviest of the three, and no weight capacity is stated
• Only 4 shelves, and the listing gives no interior shelf height for taller collectibles

Who it is for / who should skip it: Pick it for a compact, collectible-focused case with lights, knowing it is wood and not metal. Skip it if you need a metal frame.

What to check before buying metal display cabinet with glass doors

The keyword asks for metal, but none of these three listings is an all-metal cabinet, so start with material. The HOOBRO lists engineered wood and metal with a solid metal frame, the closest match. The Cyclysio is engineered wood with metal fittings. The BROTTAR is listed as wood. If a metal frame is non-negotiable, only the HOOBRO’s listing says so.

Second, footprint, where the data allows. The BROTTAR is 13.8 by 15.7 inches (1.5 square feet) and the Cyclysio is 11.7 by 23.7 inches (1.93 square feet), a difference of 1.93 − 1.5 = 0.43 square feet. The HOOBRO gives 19.7 by 15.7 by 68.9 inches with unlabeled axes, so confirm which side is the depth before placing it.

Third, height. The Cyclysio is 80 inches, the HOOBRO 68.9 inches and the BROTTAR 63 inches. That is 80 − 63 = 17 inches between the tallest and the shortest.

Fourth, how many shelves you can actually use behind glass. The Cyclysio lists 6 shelves in the specs, but its bullets describe 3 behind the upper door and 2 behind the lower door. The HOOBRO lists 4 open compartments and 2 hidden ones, and the BROTTAR lists 4 shelves. Count what sits behind glass, not the headline number.

Fifth, lighting. The HOOBRO has an adjustable RGB LED strip and the BROTTAR has 3-color LED lights. The Cyclysio lists none.

Sixth, weight. The listings give 45, 40.3 and 47.2 pounds, and none states a shelf capacity, so assume light collectibles unless the seller confirms.

Worked example: fit math for these three options

This worked example is our own planning arithmetic from the listed dimensions, not test results. The wall length and walkway width are assumed example values; replace them with your measurements.

Wall example. Assume 36 inches of clear wall.

• Cyclysio 80″ Bookshelf with Glass Doors: 36 − 23.7 = 12.3 inches spare; centred, 6.15 inches on each side before trim, plugs or curtains.
• BROTTAR Glass Display Cabinet: 36 − 15.7 = 20.3 inches spare; centred, 10.15 inches on each side before trim, plugs or curtains.

Walkway example. The US Access Board gives 36 inches as the minimum clear width for an accessible route. That figure is a yardstick, not a rule for private homes. To keep 36 inches clear beside each product, the walkway between it and the opposite obstacle must be at least 36 inches plus its depth:

• Cyclysio 80″ Bookshelf with Glass Doors: 36 + 11.7 = 47.7 inches of total path width.
• BROTTAR Glass Display Cabinet: 36 + 13.8 = 49.8 inches of total path width.

Footprint. Depth × width, converted at 144 square inches per square foot:

• Cyclysio 80″ Bookshelf with Glass Doors: 11.7 × 23.7 = 277.29 sq in, or 1.93 sq ft.
• BROTTAR Glass Display Cabinet: 13.8 × 15.7 = 216.66 sq in, or 1.5 sq ft.

Mistakes to avoid

• Reading metal in the keyword as all-metal. None of these three is an all-metal cabinet. The HOOBRO has a solid metal frame, the Cyclysio has metal fittings, and the BROTTAR is wood.
• Trusting the headline shelf count. The Cyclysio lists 6 shelves, but its bullets describe 3 behind the upper door and 2 behind the lower one. Ask what is usable.
• Using the HOOBRO size without checking. Its 19.7 by 15.7 by 68.9 inch figures have no labeled axes. Confirm the depth before you plan around a wall or corner.
• Loading heavy collectibles without a rating. None of the listings states a shelf capacity, and the BROTTAR is built partly from glass and acrylic. Keep heavy items on the lowest shelf until the seller confirms.

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Frequently asked questions

Is there a true metal display cabinet with glass doors here?

Not among these three. The HOOBRO lists engineered wood and metal with a solid metal frame, which is the closest match. The Cyclysio is engineered wood with metal fittings, and the BROTTAR is listed as wood. If you need an all-metal build, keep looking.

How many shelves are behind the glass doors?

It depends on the listing. The Cyclysio bullets describe 3 shelves behind the upper door and 2 behind the lower door, though the specs say 6. The HOOBRO lists 4 open compartments and 2 hidden ones. The BROTTAR lists 4 shelves with pop-up glass doors.

Do the LED lights plug in?

The listing text we have does not say how the lights are powered. The HOOBRO lists an adjustable RGB LED strip and the BROTTAR lists 3-color LED lights. Ask the seller whether you need an outlet nearby, and whether batteries or a cord are included.

How much can the shelves hold?

None of the three listings states a weight capacity. The listed item weights are 45, 40.3 and 47.2 pounds, which describe the cabinets, not the load. Treat them as display shelves for light collectibles, and ask the seller before using them for heavy items.

Products worth checking

We have not tested these products. Sizes and features come from the Amazon listings as we read them; where a listing does not say, we say so.

Sources checked

• US Access Board guide to clear width
• Amazon listing for option 1
• Amazon listing for option 2
• Amazon listing for option 3

Specifications come from the Amazon listings as we read them for this guide. Product details and availability can change, so confirm on the product page before you buy.

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