How do I clean the interior velvet?

Use a soft brush attachment on a vacuum cleaner. Keep the suction low to avoid pulling the fabric away from the backboard. If the velvet is stained, don't try to wash it. Wet cleaning will shrink old silk or cotton pile and leave water marks.

Can the glass shelves take much weight?

Most shelves in these cabinets are quite thin. They break easily under pressure. Spread any weight evenly. Place heavier items on the solid wooden base instead.

I have this empty alcove in my hallway and I was wondering if a vitrine would look too bulky sitting in a narrow space?

Glazed cabinets are useful for tight spaces. The transparent sides stop the piece from feeling like a heavy block of wood, letting your eye travel through to the wall behind. You might look for a half-moon or bow-fronted shape. These have no sharp front corners to catch on coats as people walk past.

My floor is quite uneven in the living room, so will the doors on a tall cabinet drop or jam when I fill it?

Uneven floors will twist the carcase slightly. If a cabinet leans forward or to one side, the door won't close properly. You need to pack the feet with small wooden shims until the piece sits level. Check that the door opens smoothly before putting anything fragile inside.

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Antique vitrines are freestanding or wall-mounted cabinets with glazed fronts and sides, built to display collections of porcelain or curiosities while protecting them from dust and handling.