Very nice little cabinet-just the
"Very nice little cabinet-just the right size for smaller items-I intend installing some LED downlights. Good price and arrived well packaged with prompt delivery."
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Display a Wide Spread of Valuables in a Low Glass Counter Case
The CTS1 lays a spread of small valuables out at counter level and locks them down behind sliding glass. Low and wide rather than tall, it sits on a shop counter, a kiosk or a reception desk without blocking the sightline across it, while the silver aluminium frame and clear tempered glass keep a jewellery tray, a run of watches or a set of collectables on full show from the customer side. Staff reach the display through sliding doors at the back, and the lock closes it off in a busy, customer-facing space where small high-value stock is easy to lift. An internal glass shelf splits the case into two tiers so a range can be laid out without crowding the base. It is a Displaysense design, exclusive to Displaysense. Best suited to jewellers, salons and galleries where small valuables need to stay visible, reachable and secure on the counter itself.
Why a Sliding-Door Glass Case Suits a Busy Sales Counter
- Lockable sliding doors on the staff side: The doors slide in their tracks at the back of the case, so a member of staff reaches in to serve or restock without a hinged panel swinging out over the counter. A key lock secures the display between transactions, deterring the opportunist theft that open counter stock invites.
- Low and wide, so it never blocks the counter: The case sits low on the surface and spreads sideways rather than standing up, which keeps a clear line of sight across the till and along the counter. It lays a range out horizontally where a tall cabinet would stack it out of easy reach.
- An internal shelf that doubles the display: A single glass shelf splits the case into two tiers, lifting a second row of stock above the base so a fuller range shows without crowding. Smaller pieces sit up top in the eyeline while boxed or larger items sit below.
- Clear tempered glass on every face: Toughened panels resist breakage and, being clear right around the case, let a customer study a piece from the front and either end. The glass keeps dust and handling off the stock while it stays on full view.
- A clean silver aluminium frame: The frame is light to lift onto a counter yet rigid enough to carry the glass and the load, in a neutral silver that suits salons, jewellers and contemporary retail without drawing attention from the products inside.
- A Displaysense design, flat-packed to arrive safely: Exclusive to Displaysense, the case is supplied flat and assembled on the counter from clear instructions with no specialist tools, which also protects the glass in transit better than a pre-built unit.
The Counters and Kiosks a Low Glass Showcase Suits
| Jewellers and Watch Retail | Trays of rings, watches and fine pieces lay out across the width at counter level, locked behind sliding glass yet clear from the customer side. Staff serve from the rear doors, and the case deters the quick grab that unsecured jewellery invites. |
| Vape and Specialist Retail | Age-restricted and high-demand lines stay locked and on view at the till, where a customer can see the range but only a served item leaves the case. The low profile keeps the counter and the sightline to staff clear. |
| Salons and Beauty Counters | Retail skincare, tools and premium products present in a clean case on a reception or treatment-room counter. The neutral silver frame suits the light, considered interiors salons build their look around, and the lock protects small high-value stock. |
| Galleries, Museums and Heritage | Small artefacts, replicas and gift-shop pieces sit spread out under glass in a controlled, dust-free case. Sliding rear doors let staff arrange and restock without lifting the whole cover, and the lock secures the display in a public room. |
| Electronics and Accessory Retail | Phones, accessories and small tech display at the point of sale where a customer inspects them through the glass, while the lock guards compact, easily pocketed stock. A wide, low case lays a full accessory range out at a glance. |
| Events, Kiosks and Exhibitions | Traders and exhibitors gain a secure counter showcase that flat-packs down for transport and builds on the stand. It presents a spread of merchandise at browsing height while keeping small saleable items locked in an open, busy space. |
Want the Same Case in a Darker Frame?
The same low sliding-door showcase comes in a black aluminium version for darker or higher-contrast counters, matched in size, glass and lockable doors. Choose the silver here for light, pale and contemporary settings, or the black where a stronger frame suits the space.
Call us on 01279460460 or get in touch and we will match the finish to your counter.
The Displaysense CTS1 is a silver aluminium glass counter-top display cabinet with lockable sliding doors, a low, wide showcase for securing small valuables at counter level, exclusive to Displaysense. Dimensions: 250mm H x 750mm W x 450mm D. Weight 14kg. Silver aluminium frame with tempered safety glass panels on all sides and lockable sliding glass doors with keys. One internal glass shelf splits the display into two tiers. No built-in lighting. Supplied flat-packed with instructions and assembled without specialist tools. Suitable for jewellers, vape and specialist retail, galleries, museums, salons, electronics retail, event traders, exhibition stands and reception counters. Also available in a black aluminium finish as the CTS1BK, and as the taller CTS2 tower cabinet with three shelves. Displaysense, UK display product specialists since 1978. Free UK mainland delivery.
A counter showcase is shaped around the surface it sits on rather than the floor, and the CTS1 is built low and wide for exactly that. Keeping the case shallow means it sits below a standing customer's eyeline, so it puts stock on show without walling off the counter or the staff behind it, and spreading it sideways lets a range be laid out in a row rather than stacked up a column. The result is a display read across in a single glance, which is how a customer browses a tray of jewellery or a line of accessories at a till.
The doors are the part that makes it work as a secure counter fixture. Rather than hinging outward, each glass door runs along a track so it slides sideways, which means it opens without swinging a panel out across the counter or into a customer, and it is reached from the staff side at the back. A key lock holds the doors shut between sales. That combination, open from the rear and locked from the front, is what lets small, valuable stock sit out in an open, customer-facing space where an unsecured display would be an easy target.
Every panel is tempered safety glass. Tempering heats and rapidly cools the glass so it ends up several times stronger than ordinary glass and, if it ever does fail, breaks into blunt granules rather than sharp shards, which is why it belongs in a busy public setting. A single tempered glass shelf runs inside the case and splits the height into two levels, so a second row of product can be raised above the base and a fuller range shown without the pieces crowding one another on a single surface.
The frame is aluminium, chosen because it is light enough to lift a glass case onto a counter by hand yet rigid enough to hold the panels square under load, and its silver anodised finish resists marking and stays neutral against a retail interior. The case is a Displaysense design supplied flat-packed, which is a deliberate choice as much as a practical one, because a glass cabinet shipped in panels and built on site travels far more safely than a pre-assembled one, and it goes together on the counter from clear instructions without specialist tools.
What Ships in Your Pack
- 1 x flat-packed silver aluminium glass counter cabinet with sliding doors
- 1 x internal tempered glass shelf
- 1 x set of keys for the sliding-door lock
- 1 x pack of assembly fixings and instructions
Need to Stack Stock Up Rather Than Spread It Out?
Where a counter has the height but not the width, the taller CTS2 tower stacks three shelves up a narrow column instead of spreading low and wide. Tell our team the counter you are working with and we can point you to the shape that fits it.
Call us on 01279460460 or tell us your counter dimensions and we will point you to the shape that fits.
The Displaysense CTS1 is a silver aluminium glass counter-top display cabinet with lockable sliding doors, a low, wide showcase for securing small valuables at counter level, exclusive to Displaysense. Dimensions: 250mm H x 750mm W x 450mm D. Weight 14kg. Silver aluminium frame with tempered safety glass panels on all sides and lockable sliding glass doors with keys. One internal glass shelf splits the display into two tiers. No built-in lighting. Supplied flat-packed with instructions and assembled without specialist tools. Suitable for jewellers, vape and specialist retail, galleries, museums, salons, electronics retail, event traders, exhibition stands and reception counters. Also available in a black aluminium finish as the CTS1BK, and as the taller CTS2 tower cabinet with three shelves. Displaysense, UK display product specialists since 1978. Free UK mainland delivery.
Full specifications for the CTS1 silver aluminium glass counter-top display cabinet. It is a low, wide lockable showcase with sliding glass doors and one internal glass shelf, supplied flat-packed for counter, kiosk and reception use, with a silver aluminium frame and tempered safety glass throughout.
750mm
Width
250mm
Low Height
14kg
Weight
Sliding
Lockable Doors
2 Tiers
Glass Shelf
| Specification | Detail | What This Means for You |
|---|---|---|
| Design | A Displaysense design, exclusive since 1978 | Designed by Displaysense and sold only through Displaysense, with support direct from the team behind the range. |
| Format | Low, wide countertop showcase | Sits low and spreads sideways on a counter, laying a range out at browsing level without blocking the sightline across the till or the staff behind it. |
| Dimensions | 250mm H x 750mm W x 450mm D | A shallow 250mm height that stays below a customer's eyeline, with a 750mm width to lay out a full tray or row of stock. |
| Weight | 14kg | Light enough for one person to lift onto a counter and reposition when the layout changes, yet solid enough to sit securely once it is loaded with stock. |
| Doors | Lockable sliding glass doors, keys supplied | Slide open from the staff side in their tracks with no panel swinging out over the counter, and lock shut on a key to secure stock between sales. |
| Frame | Silver anodised aluminium | Light, rigid and corrosion-resistant, in a neutral silver finish that suits salons, jewellers and contemporary retail counters and resists everyday marks. |
| Glass | Tempered safety glass, all sides | Treated for strength and to break safely into blunt granules if struck, and clear on every side so a piece is seen from the front and either end. |
| Shelf | 1 internal glass shelf, two tiers | Splits the case into two levels so a second row of stock sits above the base and a fuller range shows at once without the pieces crowding. |
| Lighting | No built-in lighting | The case carries no light of its own and sits under the counter's own spotlights or ambient light, which the clear glass passes through to the stock. |
| Assembly | Supplied flat-packed | Built on the counter from clear instructions with no specialist tools needed, and shipped in flat panels to protect the glass far better in transit. |
| Recommended Use | Indoor counters, kiosks and reception | Made for indoor shop counters, kiosks, salons, galleries and reception desks, not for floor-standing positions or outdoor use. |
| Also Available In | Black finish (CTS1BK); taller tower model | A black aluminium version for darker interiors, and a taller tower model where a counter has height to spare rather than width. |
Free delivery on every order, no minimum spend
UK Mainland standard delivery included on everything we sell.
Standard
Free
Always included, no minimum order
Express
£9.95
Express options shown at checkout where available
Lead time
2 to 3 days
Working days, UK Mainland
Returns
28 days
Original condition and packaging
Good to know
- Orders before 4pm typically ship the same day
- Tracking email sent on dispatch
- Ground-floor, accessible delivery point
Returns must be unused and in original packaging. Full delivery information · Returns policy
FAQs About This Counter Top Display Cabinet
Q: What is the best countertop display cabinet for a jewellery or salon counter?
A: The best countertop display cabinet for a jewellery or salon counter is the CTS1, a low, wide silver glass showcase with lockable sliding doors that lays a spread of small valuables out at counter level. Staff serve through the sliding doors at the back while the lock and tempered safety glass secure the stock from the customer side, and an internal glass shelf splits the case into two tiers so a fuller range shows. Because it sits low and wide, it displays a whole tray at a glance without blocking the sightline across the till.
Q: How do the sliding doors work?
A: Each glass door runs along a track and slides sideways rather than hinging outward, so it opens from the staff side at the back of the case without swinging a panel across the counter or towards a customer. A key lock holds the doors closed between sales, which keeps small, valuable stock secure in an open, customer-facing space.
Q: Is the cabinet lockable?
A: Yes. The sliding doors close on a key lock and keys are supplied, so the display stays secure at a busy or unattended counter. Staff slide the doors open to serve or restock and lock them again, which suits retail-facing settings where small high-value items are on show.
Q: How many shelves does it have?
A: It has one internal glass shelf, which splits the case into two tiers. That lifts a second row of stock above the base so a fuller range can be laid out without the pieces crowding one another, with smaller items raised up into the eyeline and larger or boxed pieces sitting below.
Q: Is the glass safe and durable?
A: Yes. Every panel is tempered safety glass, which is heat-treated to be several times stronger than ordinary glass and to break into blunt granules rather than sharp shards if it is ever struck. That behaviour suits it to a busy public counter, and with glass right around the case a shopper studies a piece from the front and either end.
Q: How does this compare to the CTS2 tower cabinet?
A: This cabinet is low and wide, laying stock out sideways at counter level behind sliding doors, so it suits a counter with width to spare. The tower version is a tall, narrow cabinet that stacks three shelves up a column behind a hinged door, suiting a counter with height rather than width. Both are lockable silver glass countertop cabinets, so the choice comes down to the shape of the counter and whether you want to spread stock out or stack it up.
Q: What sort of items does it suit?
A: It suits small, high-value and delicate stock, from jewellery and watches to small electronics, collectables and premium accessories. The lock and glass hold this kind of product secure and on view at a counter, laid out flat across the width rather than exposed on an open surface.
Q: Does it come assembled or flat-packed?
A: It is supplied flat-packed with clear instructions and builds on the counter without specialist tools. Shipping a glass case in panels rather than pre-built protects the glass far better in transit, and assembly is a straightforward job once it lands on the counter.
Q: Will the low, wide shape block the counter?
A: No, that is the point of the shape. At a shallow height the case sits below a standing customer's eyeline, so it keeps the counter and the view across the till clear, and its width lets a range be laid out in a row rather than stacked up out of easy reach.
Q: Does it have built-in lighting?
A: No, the CTS1 has no built-in lighting. It is designed to sit under a counter's own spotlights or ambient light, with clear tempered glass and open sides that let that light reach the display inside.
Q: Is this a Displaysense design?
A: Yes. It is a Displaysense in-house design available only from Displaysense, not through other retailers or signage suppliers. Displaysense has worked in display since 1978 and backs the product directly after purchase.
Q: Is it available with free UK delivery?
A: Yes. Every order ships free to the UK mainland, with a 28-day returns window. Displaysense has supplied UK retail and display fixtures since 1978.
Expert Advice on Secure Countertop Display for Retail
A locked countertop showcase is one of the simplest ways to put premium stock on show while keeping it protected at a busy till. Drawn from the Displaysense knowledge hub, these reads cover what a display cabinet can do, how to cut shop-floor theft, ways to lift retail sales and how to plan a shop floor that sells.
Overview
Display a Wide Spread of Valuables in a Low Glass Counter Case
The CTS1 lays a spread of small valuables out at counter level and locks them down behind sliding glass. Low and wide rather than tall, it sits on a shop counter, a kiosk or a reception desk without blocking the sightline across it, while the silver aluminium frame and clear tempered glass keep a jewellery tray, a run of watches or a set of collectables on full show from the customer side. Staff reach the display through sliding doors at the back, and the lock closes it off in a busy, customer-facing space where small high-value stock is easy to lift. An internal glass shelf splits the case into two tiers so a range can be laid out without crowding the base. It is a Displaysense design, exclusive to Displaysense. Best suited to jewellers, salons and galleries where small valuables need to stay visible, reachable and secure on the counter itself.
Why a Sliding-Door Glass Case Suits a Busy Sales Counter
- Lockable sliding doors on the staff side: The doors slide in their tracks at the back of the case, so a member of staff reaches in to serve or restock without a hinged panel swinging out over the counter. A key lock secures the display between transactions, deterring the opportunist theft that open counter stock invites.
- Low and wide, so it never blocks the counter: The case sits low on the surface and spreads sideways rather than standing up, which keeps a clear line of sight across the till and along the counter. It lays a range out horizontally where a tall cabinet would stack it out of easy reach.
- An internal shelf that doubles the display: A single glass shelf splits the case into two tiers, lifting a second row of stock above the base so a fuller range shows without crowding. Smaller pieces sit up top in the eyeline while boxed or larger items sit below.
- Clear tempered glass on every face: Toughened panels resist breakage and, being clear right around the case, let a customer study a piece from the front and either end. The glass keeps dust and handling off the stock while it stays on full view.
- A clean silver aluminium frame: The frame is light to lift onto a counter yet rigid enough to carry the glass and the load, in a neutral silver that suits salons, jewellers and contemporary retail without drawing attention from the products inside.
- A Displaysense design, flat-packed to arrive safely: Exclusive to Displaysense, the case is supplied flat and assembled on the counter from clear instructions with no specialist tools, which also protects the glass in transit better than a pre-built unit.
The Counters and Kiosks a Low Glass Showcase Suits
| Jewellers and Watch Retail | Trays of rings, watches and fine pieces lay out across the width at counter level, locked behind sliding glass yet clear from the customer side. Staff serve from the rear doors, and the case deters the quick grab that unsecured jewellery invites. |
| Vape and Specialist Retail | Age-restricted and high-demand lines stay locked and on view at the till, where a customer can see the range but only a served item leaves the case. The low profile keeps the counter and the sightline to staff clear. |
| Salons and Beauty Counters | Retail skincare, tools and premium products present in a clean case on a reception or treatment-room counter. The neutral silver frame suits the light, considered interiors salons build their look around, and the lock protects small high-value stock. |
| Galleries, Museums and Heritage | Small artefacts, replicas and gift-shop pieces sit spread out under glass in a controlled, dust-free case. Sliding rear doors let staff arrange and restock without lifting the whole cover, and the lock secures the display in a public room. |
| Electronics and Accessory Retail | Phones, accessories and small tech display at the point of sale where a customer inspects them through the glass, while the lock guards compact, easily pocketed stock. A wide, low case lays a full accessory range out at a glance. |
| Events, Kiosks and Exhibitions | Traders and exhibitors gain a secure counter showcase that flat-packs down for transport and builds on the stand. It presents a spread of merchandise at browsing height while keeping small saleable items locked in an open, busy space. |
Want the Same Case in a Darker Frame?
The same low sliding-door showcase comes in a black aluminium version for darker or higher-contrast counters, matched in size, glass and lockable doors. Choose the silver here for light, pale and contemporary settings, or the black where a stronger frame suits the space.
Call us on 01279460460 or get in touch and we will match the finish to your counter.
The Displaysense CTS1 is a silver aluminium glass counter-top display cabinet with lockable sliding doors, a low, wide showcase for securing small valuables at counter level, exclusive to Displaysense. Dimensions: 250mm H x 750mm W x 450mm D. Weight 14kg. Silver aluminium frame with tempered safety glass panels on all sides and lockable sliding glass doors with keys. One internal glass shelf splits the display into two tiers. No built-in lighting. Supplied flat-packed with instructions and assembled without specialist tools. Suitable for jewellers, vape and specialist retail, galleries, museums, salons, electronics retail, event traders, exhibition stands and reception counters. Also available in a black aluminium finish as the CTS1BK, and as the taller CTS2 tower cabinet with three shelves. Displaysense, UK display product specialists since 1978. Free UK mainland delivery.
Description
A counter showcase is shaped around the surface it sits on rather than the floor, and the CTS1 is built low and wide for exactly that. Keeping the case shallow means it sits below a standing customer's eyeline, so it puts stock on show without walling off the counter or the staff behind it, and spreading it sideways lets a range be laid out in a row rather than stacked up a column. The result is a display read across in a single glance, which is how a customer browses a tray of jewellery or a line of accessories at a till.
The doors are the part that makes it work as a secure counter fixture. Rather than hinging outward, each glass door runs along a track so it slides sideways, which means it opens without swinging a panel out across the counter or into a customer, and it is reached from the staff side at the back. A key lock holds the doors shut between sales. That combination, open from the rear and locked from the front, is what lets small, valuable stock sit out in an open, customer-facing space where an unsecured display would be an easy target.
Every panel is tempered safety glass. Tempering heats and rapidly cools the glass so it ends up several times stronger than ordinary glass and, if it ever does fail, breaks into blunt granules rather than sharp shards, which is why it belongs in a busy public setting. A single tempered glass shelf runs inside the case and splits the height into two levels, so a second row of product can be raised above the base and a fuller range shown without the pieces crowding one another on a single surface.
The frame is aluminium, chosen because it is light enough to lift a glass case onto a counter by hand yet rigid enough to hold the panels square under load, and its silver anodised finish resists marking and stays neutral against a retail interior. The case is a Displaysense design supplied flat-packed, which is a deliberate choice as much as a practical one, because a glass cabinet shipped in panels and built on site travels far more safely than a pre-assembled one, and it goes together on the counter from clear instructions without specialist tools.
What Ships in Your Pack
- 1 x flat-packed silver aluminium glass counter cabinet with sliding doors
- 1 x internal tempered glass shelf
- 1 x set of keys for the sliding-door lock
- 1 x pack of assembly fixings and instructions
Need to Stack Stock Up Rather Than Spread It Out?
Where a counter has the height but not the width, the taller CTS2 tower stacks three shelves up a narrow column instead of spreading low and wide. Tell our team the counter you are working with and we can point you to the shape that fits it.
Call us on 01279460460 or tell us your counter dimensions and we will point you to the shape that fits.
The Displaysense CTS1 is a silver aluminium glass counter-top display cabinet with lockable sliding doors, a low, wide showcase for securing small valuables at counter level, exclusive to Displaysense. Dimensions: 250mm H x 750mm W x 450mm D. Weight 14kg. Silver aluminium frame with tempered safety glass panels on all sides and lockable sliding glass doors with keys. One internal glass shelf splits the display into two tiers. No built-in lighting. Supplied flat-packed with instructions and assembled without specialist tools. Suitable for jewellers, vape and specialist retail, galleries, museums, salons, electronics retail, event traders, exhibition stands and reception counters. Also available in a black aluminium finish as the CTS1BK, and as the taller CTS2 tower cabinet with three shelves. Displaysense, UK display product specialists since 1978. Free UK mainland delivery.
Specifications
Full specifications for the CTS1 silver aluminium glass counter-top display cabinet. It is a low, wide lockable showcase with sliding glass doors and one internal glass shelf, supplied flat-packed for counter, kiosk and reception use, with a silver aluminium frame and tempered safety glass throughout.
750mm
Width
250mm
Low Height
14kg
Weight
Sliding
Lockable Doors
2 Tiers
Glass Shelf
| Specification | Detail | What This Means for You |
|---|---|---|
| Design | A Displaysense design, exclusive since 1978 | Designed by Displaysense and sold only through Displaysense, with support direct from the team behind the range. |
| Format | Low, wide countertop showcase | Sits low and spreads sideways on a counter, laying a range out at browsing level without blocking the sightline across the till or the staff behind it. |
| Dimensions | 250mm H x 750mm W x 450mm D | A shallow 250mm height that stays below a customer's eyeline, with a 750mm width to lay out a full tray or row of stock. |
| Weight | 14kg | Light enough for one person to lift onto a counter and reposition when the layout changes, yet solid enough to sit securely once it is loaded with stock. |
| Doors | Lockable sliding glass doors, keys supplied | Slide open from the staff side in their tracks with no panel swinging out over the counter, and lock shut on a key to secure stock between sales. |
| Frame | Silver anodised aluminium | Light, rigid and corrosion-resistant, in a neutral silver finish that suits salons, jewellers and contemporary retail counters and resists everyday marks. |
| Glass | Tempered safety glass, all sides | Treated for strength and to break safely into blunt granules if struck, and clear on every side so a piece is seen from the front and either end. |
| Shelf | 1 internal glass shelf, two tiers | Splits the case into two levels so a second row of stock sits above the base and a fuller range shows at once without the pieces crowding. |
| Lighting | No built-in lighting | The case carries no light of its own and sits under the counter's own spotlights or ambient light, which the clear glass passes through to the stock. |
| Assembly | Supplied flat-packed | Built on the counter from clear instructions with no specialist tools needed, and shipped in flat panels to protect the glass far better in transit. |
| Recommended Use | Indoor counters, kiosks and reception | Made for indoor shop counters, kiosks, salons, galleries and reception desks, not for floor-standing positions or outdoor use. |
| Also Available In | Black finish (CTS1BK); taller tower model | A black aluminium version for darker interiors, and a taller tower model where a counter has height to spare rather than width. |
Delivery & Returns
Free delivery on every order, no minimum spend
UK Mainland standard delivery included on everything we sell.
Standard
Free
Always included, no minimum order
Express
£9.95
Express options shown at checkout where available
Lead time
2 to 3 days
Working days, UK Mainland
Returns
28 days
Original condition and packaging
Good to know
- Orders before 4pm typically ship the same day
- Tracking email sent on dispatch
- Ground-floor, accessible delivery point
Returns must be unused and in original packaging. Full delivery information · Returns policy
FAQs
FAQs About This Counter Top Display Cabinet
Q: What is the best countertop display cabinet for a jewellery or salon counter?
A: The best countertop display cabinet for a jewellery or salon counter is the CTS1, a low, wide silver glass showcase with lockable sliding doors that lays a spread of small valuables out at counter level. Staff serve through the sliding doors at the back while the lock and tempered safety glass secure the stock from the customer side, and an internal glass shelf splits the case into two tiers so a fuller range shows. Because it sits low and wide, it displays a whole tray at a glance without blocking the sightline across the till.
Q: How do the sliding doors work?
A: Each glass door runs along a track and slides sideways rather than hinging outward, so it opens from the staff side at the back of the case without swinging a panel across the counter or towards a customer. A key lock holds the doors closed between sales, which keeps small, valuable stock secure in an open, customer-facing space.
Q: Is the cabinet lockable?
A: Yes. The sliding doors close on a key lock and keys are supplied, so the display stays secure at a busy or unattended counter. Staff slide the doors open to serve or restock and lock them again, which suits retail-facing settings where small high-value items are on show.
Q: How many shelves does it have?
A: It has one internal glass shelf, which splits the case into two tiers. That lifts a second row of stock above the base so a fuller range can be laid out without the pieces crowding one another, with smaller items raised up into the eyeline and larger or boxed pieces sitting below.
Q: Is the glass safe and durable?
A: Yes. Every panel is tempered safety glass, which is heat-treated to be several times stronger than ordinary glass and to break into blunt granules rather than sharp shards if it is ever struck. That behaviour suits it to a busy public counter, and with glass right around the case a shopper studies a piece from the front and either end.
Q: How does this compare to the CTS2 tower cabinet?
A: This cabinet is low and wide, laying stock out sideways at counter level behind sliding doors, so it suits a counter with width to spare. The tower version is a tall, narrow cabinet that stacks three shelves up a column behind a hinged door, suiting a counter with height rather than width. Both are lockable silver glass countertop cabinets, so the choice comes down to the shape of the counter and whether you want to spread stock out or stack it up.
Q: What sort of items does it suit?
A: It suits small, high-value and delicate stock, from jewellery and watches to small electronics, collectables and premium accessories. The lock and glass hold this kind of product secure and on view at a counter, laid out flat across the width rather than exposed on an open surface.
Q: Does it come assembled or flat-packed?
A: It is supplied flat-packed with clear instructions and builds on the counter without specialist tools. Shipping a glass case in panels rather than pre-built protects the glass far better in transit, and assembly is a straightforward job once it lands on the counter.
Q: Will the low, wide shape block the counter?
A: No, that is the point of the shape. At a shallow height the case sits below a standing customer's eyeline, so it keeps the counter and the view across the till clear, and its width lets a range be laid out in a row rather than stacked up out of easy reach.
Q: Does it have built-in lighting?
A: No, the CTS1 has no built-in lighting. It is designed to sit under a counter's own spotlights or ambient light, with clear tempered glass and open sides that let that light reach the display inside.
Q: Is this a Displaysense design?
A: Yes. It is a Displaysense in-house design available only from Displaysense, not through other retailers or signage suppliers. Displaysense has worked in display since 1978 and backs the product directly after purchase.
Q: Is it available with free UK delivery?
A: Yes. Every order ships free to the UK mainland, with a 28-day returns window. Displaysense has supplied UK retail and display fixtures since 1978.
Knowledge Hub
Expert Advice on Secure Countertop Display for Retail
A locked countertop showcase is one of the simplest ways to put premium stock on show while keeping it protected at a busy till. Drawn from the Displaysense knowledge hub, these reads cover what a display cabinet can do, how to cut shop-floor theft, ways to lift retail sales and how to plan a shop floor that sells.
Silver Aluminium Glass Counter Top Display Cabinet with Lockable Sliding Doors
Product code: CTS1
A counter showcase is shaped around the surface it sits on rather than the floor, and the CTS1 is built low and wide for exactly that. Keeping the...
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Overview
Description
Specifications
Delivery & Returns
FAQs
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Display a Wide Spread of Valuables in a Low Glass Counter Case
The CTS1 lays a spread of small valuables out at counter level and locks them down behind sliding glass. Low and wide rather than tall, it sits on a shop counter, a kiosk or a reception desk without blocking the sightline across it, while the silver aluminium frame and clear tempered glass keep a jewellery tray, a run of watches or a set of collectables on full show from the customer side. Staff reach the display through sliding doors at the back, and the lock closes it off in a busy, customer-facing space where small high-value stock is easy to lift. An internal glass shelf splits the case into two tiers so a range can be laid out without crowding the base. It is a Displaysense design, exclusive to Displaysense. Best suited to jewellers, salons and galleries where small valuables need to stay visible, reachable and secure on the counter itself.
Why a Sliding-Door Glass Case Suits a Busy Sales Counter
- Lockable sliding doors on the staff side: The doors slide in their tracks at the back of the case, so a member of staff reaches in to serve or restock without a hinged panel swinging out over the counter. A key lock secures the display between transactions, deterring the opportunist theft that open counter stock invites.
- Low and wide, so it never blocks the counter: The case sits low on the surface and spreads sideways rather than standing up, which keeps a clear line of sight across the till and along the counter. It lays a range out horizontally where a tall cabinet would stack it out of easy reach.
- An internal shelf that doubles the display: A single glass shelf splits the case into two tiers, lifting a second row of stock above the base so a fuller range shows without crowding. Smaller pieces sit up top in the eyeline while boxed or larger items sit below.
- Clear tempered glass on every face: Toughened panels resist breakage and, being clear right around the case, let a customer study a piece from the front and either end. The glass keeps dust and handling off the stock while it stays on full view.
- A clean silver aluminium frame: The frame is light to lift onto a counter yet rigid enough to carry the glass and the load, in a neutral silver that suits salons, jewellers and contemporary retail without drawing attention from the products inside.
- A Displaysense design, flat-packed to arrive safely: Exclusive to Displaysense, the case is supplied flat and assembled on the counter from clear instructions with no specialist tools, which also protects the glass in transit better than a pre-built unit.
The Counters and Kiosks a Low Glass Showcase Suits
| Jewellers and Watch Retail | Trays of rings, watches and fine pieces lay out across the width at counter level, locked behind sliding glass yet clear from the customer side. Staff serve from the rear doors, and the case deters the quick grab that unsecured jewellery invites. |
| Vape and Specialist Retail | Age-restricted and high-demand lines stay locked and on view at the till, where a customer can see the range but only a served item leaves the case. The low profile keeps the counter and the sightline to staff clear. |
| Salons and Beauty Counters | Retail skincare, tools and premium products present in a clean case on a reception or treatment-room counter. The neutral silver frame suits the light, considered interiors salons build their look around, and the lock protects small high-value stock. |
| Galleries, Museums and Heritage | Small artefacts, replicas and gift-shop pieces sit spread out under glass in a controlled, dust-free case. Sliding rear doors let staff arrange and restock without lifting the whole cover, and the lock secures the display in a public room. |
| Electronics and Accessory Retail | Phones, accessories and small tech display at the point of sale where a customer inspects them through the glass, while the lock guards compact, easily pocketed stock. A wide, low case lays a full accessory range out at a glance. |
| Events, Kiosks and Exhibitions | Traders and exhibitors gain a secure counter showcase that flat-packs down for transport and builds on the stand. It presents a spread of merchandise at browsing height while keeping small saleable items locked in an open, busy space. |
Want the Same Case in a Darker Frame?
The same low sliding-door showcase comes in a black aluminium version for darker or higher-contrast counters, matched in size, glass and lockable doors. Choose the silver here for light, pale and contemporary settings, or the black where a stronger frame suits the space.
Call us on 01279460460 or get in touch and we will match the finish to your counter.
The Displaysense CTS1 is a silver aluminium glass counter-top display cabinet with lockable sliding doors, a low, wide showcase for securing small valuables at counter level, exclusive to Displaysense. Dimensions: 250mm H x 750mm W x 450mm D. Weight 14kg. Silver aluminium frame with tempered safety glass panels on all sides and lockable sliding glass doors with keys. One internal glass shelf splits the display into two tiers. No built-in lighting. Supplied flat-packed with instructions and assembled without specialist tools. Suitable for jewellers, vape and specialist retail, galleries, museums, salons, electronics retail, event traders, exhibition stands and reception counters. Also available in a black aluminium finish as the CTS1BK, and as the taller CTS2 tower cabinet with three shelves. Displaysense, UK display product specialists since 1978. Free UK mainland delivery.
A counter showcase is shaped around the surface it sits on rather than the floor, and the CTS1 is built low and wide for exactly that. Keeping the case shallow means it sits below a standing customer's eyeline, so it puts stock on show without walling off the counter or the staff behind it, and spreading it sideways lets a range be laid out in a row rather than stacked up a column. The result is a display read across in a single glance, which is how a customer browses a tray of jewellery or a line of accessories at a till.
The doors are the part that makes it work as a secure counter fixture. Rather than hinging outward, each glass door runs along a track so it slides sideways, which means it opens without swinging a panel out across the counter or into a customer, and it is reached from the staff side at the back. A key lock holds the doors shut between sales. That combination, open from the rear and locked from the front, is what lets small, valuable stock sit out in an open, customer-facing space where an unsecured display would be an easy target.
Every panel is tempered safety glass. Tempering heats and rapidly cools the glass so it ends up several times stronger than ordinary glass and, if it ever does fail, breaks into blunt granules rather than sharp shards, which is why it belongs in a busy public setting. A single tempered glass shelf runs inside the case and splits the height into two levels, so a second row of product can be raised above the base and a fuller range shown without the pieces crowding one another on a single surface.
The frame is aluminium, chosen because it is light enough to lift a glass case onto a counter by hand yet rigid enough to hold the panels square under load, and its silver anodised finish resists marking and stays neutral against a retail interior. The case is a Displaysense design supplied flat-packed, which is a deliberate choice as much as a practical one, because a glass cabinet shipped in panels and built on site travels far more safely than a pre-assembled one, and it goes together on the counter from clear instructions without specialist tools.
What Ships in Your Pack
- 1 x flat-packed silver aluminium glass counter cabinet with sliding doors
- 1 x internal tempered glass shelf
- 1 x set of keys for the sliding-door lock
- 1 x pack of assembly fixings and instructions
Need to Stack Stock Up Rather Than Spread It Out?
Where a counter has the height but not the width, the taller CTS2 tower stacks three shelves up a narrow column instead of spreading low and wide. Tell our team the counter you are working with and we can point you to the shape that fits it.
Call us on 01279460460 or tell us your counter dimensions and we will point you to the shape that fits.
The Displaysense CTS1 is a silver aluminium glass counter-top display cabinet with lockable sliding doors, a low, wide showcase for securing small valuables at counter level, exclusive to Displaysense. Dimensions: 250mm H x 750mm W x 450mm D. Weight 14kg. Silver aluminium frame with tempered safety glass panels on all sides and lockable sliding glass doors with keys. One internal glass shelf splits the display into two tiers. No built-in lighting. Supplied flat-packed with instructions and assembled without specialist tools. Suitable for jewellers, vape and specialist retail, galleries, museums, salons, electronics retail, event traders, exhibition stands and reception counters. Also available in a black aluminium finish as the CTS1BK, and as the taller CTS2 tower cabinet with three shelves. Displaysense, UK display product specialists since 1978. Free UK mainland delivery.
Full specifications for the CTS1 silver aluminium glass counter-top display cabinet. It is a low, wide lockable showcase with sliding glass doors and one internal glass shelf, supplied flat-packed for counter, kiosk and reception use, with a silver aluminium frame and tempered safety glass throughout.
750mm
Width
250mm
Low Height
14kg
Weight
Sliding
Lockable Doors
2 Tiers
Glass Shelf
| Specification | Detail | What This Means for You |
|---|---|---|
| Design | A Displaysense design, exclusive since 1978 | Designed by Displaysense and sold only through Displaysense, with support direct from the team behind the range. |
| Format | Low, wide countertop showcase | Sits low and spreads sideways on a counter, laying a range out at browsing level without blocking the sightline across the till or the staff behind it. |
| Dimensions | 250mm H x 750mm W x 450mm D | A shallow 250mm height that stays below a customer's eyeline, with a 750mm width to lay out a full tray or row of stock. |
| Weight | 14kg | Light enough for one person to lift onto a counter and reposition when the layout changes, yet solid enough to sit securely once it is loaded with stock. |
| Doors | Lockable sliding glass doors, keys supplied | Slide open from the staff side in their tracks with no panel swinging out over the counter, and lock shut on a key to secure stock between sales. |
| Frame | Silver anodised aluminium | Light, rigid and corrosion-resistant, in a neutral silver finish that suits salons, jewellers and contemporary retail counters and resists everyday marks. |
| Glass | Tempered safety glass, all sides | Treated for strength and to break safely into blunt granules if struck, and clear on every side so a piece is seen from the front and either end. |
| Shelf | 1 internal glass shelf, two tiers | Splits the case into two levels so a second row of stock sits above the base and a fuller range shows at once without the pieces crowding. |
| Lighting | No built-in lighting | The case carries no light of its own and sits under the counter's own spotlights or ambient light, which the clear glass passes through to the stock. |
| Assembly | Supplied flat-packed | Built on the counter from clear instructions with no specialist tools needed, and shipped in flat panels to protect the glass far better in transit. |
| Recommended Use | Indoor counters, kiosks and reception | Made for indoor shop counters, kiosks, salons, galleries and reception desks, not for floor-standing positions or outdoor use. |
| Also Available In | Black finish (CTS1BK); taller tower model | A black aluminium version for darker interiors, and a taller tower model where a counter has height to spare rather than width. |
Free delivery on every order, no minimum spend
UK Mainland standard delivery included on everything we sell.
Standard
Free
Always included, no minimum order
Express
£9.95
Express options shown at checkout where available
Lead time
2 to 3 days
Working days, UK Mainland
Returns
28 days
Original condition and packaging
Good to know
- Orders before 4pm typically ship the same day
- Tracking email sent on dispatch
- Ground-floor, accessible delivery point
Returns must be unused and in original packaging. Full delivery information · Returns policy
FAQs About This Counter Top Display Cabinet
Q: What is the best countertop display cabinet for a jewellery or salon counter?
A: The best countertop display cabinet for a jewellery or salon counter is the CTS1, a low, wide silver glass showcase with lockable sliding doors that lays a spread of small valuables out at counter level. Staff serve through the sliding doors at the back while the lock and tempered safety glass secure the stock from the customer side, and an internal glass shelf splits the case into two tiers so a fuller range shows. Because it sits low and wide, it displays a whole tray at a glance without blocking the sightline across the till.
Q: How do the sliding doors work?
A: Each glass door runs along a track and slides sideways rather than hinging outward, so it opens from the staff side at the back of the case without swinging a panel across the counter or towards a customer. A key lock holds the doors closed between sales, which keeps small, valuable stock secure in an open, customer-facing space.
Q: Is the cabinet lockable?
A: Yes. The sliding doors close on a key lock and keys are supplied, so the display stays secure at a busy or unattended counter. Staff slide the doors open to serve or restock and lock them again, which suits retail-facing settings where small high-value items are on show.
Q: How many shelves does it have?
A: It has one internal glass shelf, which splits the case into two tiers. That lifts a second row of stock above the base so a fuller range can be laid out without the pieces crowding one another, with smaller items raised up into the eyeline and larger or boxed pieces sitting below.
Q: Is the glass safe and durable?
A: Yes. Every panel is tempered safety glass, which is heat-treated to be several times stronger than ordinary glass and to break into blunt granules rather than sharp shards if it is ever struck. That behaviour suits it to a busy public counter, and with glass right around the case a shopper studies a piece from the front and either end.
Q: How does this compare to the CTS2 tower cabinet?
A: This cabinet is low and wide, laying stock out sideways at counter level behind sliding doors, so it suits a counter with width to spare. The tower version is a tall, narrow cabinet that stacks three shelves up a column behind a hinged door, suiting a counter with height rather than width. Both are lockable silver glass countertop cabinets, so the choice comes down to the shape of the counter and whether you want to spread stock out or stack it up.
Q: What sort of items does it suit?
A: It suits small, high-value and delicate stock, from jewellery and watches to small electronics, collectables and premium accessories. The lock and glass hold this kind of product secure and on view at a counter, laid out flat across the width rather than exposed on an open surface.
Q: Does it come assembled or flat-packed?
A: It is supplied flat-packed with clear instructions and builds on the counter without specialist tools. Shipping a glass case in panels rather than pre-built protects the glass far better in transit, and assembly is a straightforward job once it lands on the counter.
Q: Will the low, wide shape block the counter?
A: No, that is the point of the shape. At a shallow height the case sits below a standing customer's eyeline, so it keeps the counter and the view across the till clear, and its width lets a range be laid out in a row rather than stacked up out of easy reach.
Q: Does it have built-in lighting?
A: No, the CTS1 has no built-in lighting. It is designed to sit under a counter's own spotlights or ambient light, with clear tempered glass and open sides that let that light reach the display inside.
Q: Is this a Displaysense design?
A: Yes. It is a Displaysense in-house design available only from Displaysense, not through other retailers or signage suppliers. Displaysense has worked in display since 1978 and backs the product directly after purchase.
Q: Is it available with free UK delivery?
A: Yes. Every order ships free to the UK mainland, with a 28-day returns window. Displaysense has supplied UK retail and display fixtures since 1978.
Expert Advice on Secure Countertop Display for Retail
A locked countertop showcase is one of the simplest ways to put premium stock on show while keeping it protected at a busy till. Drawn from the Displaysense knowledge hub, these reads cover what a display cabinet can do, how to cut shop-floor theft, ways to lift retail sales and how to plan a shop floor that sells.
Overview
Display a Wide Spread of Valuables in a Low Glass Counter Case
The CTS1 lays a spread of small valuables out at counter level and locks them down behind sliding glass. Low and wide rather than tall, it sits on a shop counter, a kiosk or a reception desk without blocking the sightline across it, while the silver aluminium frame and clear tempered glass keep a jewellery tray, a run of watches or a set of collectables on full show from the customer side. Staff reach the display through sliding doors at the back, and the lock closes it off in a busy, customer-facing space where small high-value stock is easy to lift. An internal glass shelf splits the case into two tiers so a range can be laid out without crowding the base. It is a Displaysense design, exclusive to Displaysense. Best suited to jewellers, salons and galleries where small valuables need to stay visible, reachable and secure on the counter itself.
Why a Sliding-Door Glass Case Suits a Busy Sales Counter
- Lockable sliding doors on the staff side: The doors slide in their tracks at the back of the case, so a member of staff reaches in to serve or restock without a hinged panel swinging out over the counter. A key lock secures the display between transactions, deterring the opportunist theft that open counter stock invites.
- Low and wide, so it never blocks the counter: The case sits low on the surface and spreads sideways rather than standing up, which keeps a clear line of sight across the till and along the counter. It lays a range out horizontally where a tall cabinet would stack it out of easy reach.
- An internal shelf that doubles the display: A single glass shelf splits the case into two tiers, lifting a second row of stock above the base so a fuller range shows without crowding. Smaller pieces sit up top in the eyeline while boxed or larger items sit below.
- Clear tempered glass on every face: Toughened panels resist breakage and, being clear right around the case, let a customer study a piece from the front and either end. The glass keeps dust and handling off the stock while it stays on full view.
- A clean silver aluminium frame: The frame is light to lift onto a counter yet rigid enough to carry the glass and the load, in a neutral silver that suits salons, jewellers and contemporary retail without drawing attention from the products inside.
- A Displaysense design, flat-packed to arrive safely: Exclusive to Displaysense, the case is supplied flat and assembled on the counter from clear instructions with no specialist tools, which also protects the glass in transit better than a pre-built unit.
The Counters and Kiosks a Low Glass Showcase Suits
| Jewellers and Watch Retail | Trays of rings, watches and fine pieces lay out across the width at counter level, locked behind sliding glass yet clear from the customer side. Staff serve from the rear doors, and the case deters the quick grab that unsecured jewellery invites. |
| Vape and Specialist Retail | Age-restricted and high-demand lines stay locked and on view at the till, where a customer can see the range but only a served item leaves the case. The low profile keeps the counter and the sightline to staff clear. |
| Salons and Beauty Counters | Retail skincare, tools and premium products present in a clean case on a reception or treatment-room counter. The neutral silver frame suits the light, considered interiors salons build their look around, and the lock protects small high-value stock. |
| Galleries, Museums and Heritage | Small artefacts, replicas and gift-shop pieces sit spread out under glass in a controlled, dust-free case. Sliding rear doors let staff arrange and restock without lifting the whole cover, and the lock secures the display in a public room. |
| Electronics and Accessory Retail | Phones, accessories and small tech display at the point of sale where a customer inspects them through the glass, while the lock guards compact, easily pocketed stock. A wide, low case lays a full accessory range out at a glance. |
| Events, Kiosks and Exhibitions | Traders and exhibitors gain a secure counter showcase that flat-packs down for transport and builds on the stand. It presents a spread of merchandise at browsing height while keeping small saleable items locked in an open, busy space. |
Want the Same Case in a Darker Frame?
The same low sliding-door showcase comes in a black aluminium version for darker or higher-contrast counters, matched in size, glass and lockable doors. Choose the silver here for light, pale and contemporary settings, or the black where a stronger frame suits the space.
Call us on 01279460460 or get in touch and we will match the finish to your counter.
The Displaysense CTS1 is a silver aluminium glass counter-top display cabinet with lockable sliding doors, a low, wide showcase for securing small valuables at counter level, exclusive to Displaysense. Dimensions: 250mm H x 750mm W x 450mm D. Weight 14kg. Silver aluminium frame with tempered safety glass panels on all sides and lockable sliding glass doors with keys. One internal glass shelf splits the display into two tiers. No built-in lighting. Supplied flat-packed with instructions and assembled without specialist tools. Suitable for jewellers, vape and specialist retail, galleries, museums, salons, electronics retail, event traders, exhibition stands and reception counters. Also available in a black aluminium finish as the CTS1BK, and as the taller CTS2 tower cabinet with three shelves. Displaysense, UK display product specialists since 1978. Free UK mainland delivery.
Description
A counter showcase is shaped around the surface it sits on rather than the floor, and the CTS1 is built low and wide for exactly that. Keeping the case shallow means it sits below a standing customer's eyeline, so it puts stock on show without walling off the counter or the staff behind it, and spreading it sideways lets a range be laid out in a row rather than stacked up a column. The result is a display read across in a single glance, which is how a customer browses a tray of jewellery or a line of accessories at a till.
The doors are the part that makes it work as a secure counter fixture. Rather than hinging outward, each glass door runs along a track so it slides sideways, which means it opens without swinging a panel out across the counter or into a customer, and it is reached from the staff side at the back. A key lock holds the doors shut between sales. That combination, open from the rear and locked from the front, is what lets small, valuable stock sit out in an open, customer-facing space where an unsecured display would be an easy target.
Every panel is tempered safety glass. Tempering heats and rapidly cools the glass so it ends up several times stronger than ordinary glass and, if it ever does fail, breaks into blunt granules rather than sharp shards, which is why it belongs in a busy public setting. A single tempered glass shelf runs inside the case and splits the height into two levels, so a second row of product can be raised above the base and a fuller range shown without the pieces crowding one another on a single surface.
The frame is aluminium, chosen because it is light enough to lift a glass case onto a counter by hand yet rigid enough to hold the panels square under load, and its silver anodised finish resists marking and stays neutral against a retail interior. The case is a Displaysense design supplied flat-packed, which is a deliberate choice as much as a practical one, because a glass cabinet shipped in panels and built on site travels far more safely than a pre-assembled one, and it goes together on the counter from clear instructions without specialist tools.
What Ships in Your Pack
- 1 x flat-packed silver aluminium glass counter cabinet with sliding doors
- 1 x internal tempered glass shelf
- 1 x set of keys for the sliding-door lock
- 1 x pack of assembly fixings and instructions
Need to Stack Stock Up Rather Than Spread It Out?
Where a counter has the height but not the width, the taller CTS2 tower stacks three shelves up a narrow column instead of spreading low and wide. Tell our team the counter you are working with and we can point you to the shape that fits it.
Call us on 01279460460 or tell us your counter dimensions and we will point you to the shape that fits.
The Displaysense CTS1 is a silver aluminium glass counter-top display cabinet with lockable sliding doors, a low, wide showcase for securing small valuables at counter level, exclusive to Displaysense. Dimensions: 250mm H x 750mm W x 450mm D. Weight 14kg. Silver aluminium frame with tempered safety glass panels on all sides and lockable sliding glass doors with keys. One internal glass shelf splits the display into two tiers. No built-in lighting. Supplied flat-packed with instructions and assembled without specialist tools. Suitable for jewellers, vape and specialist retail, galleries, museums, salons, electronics retail, event traders, exhibition stands and reception counters. Also available in a black aluminium finish as the CTS1BK, and as the taller CTS2 tower cabinet with three shelves. Displaysense, UK display product specialists since 1978. Free UK mainland delivery.
Specifications
Full specifications for the CTS1 silver aluminium glass counter-top display cabinet. It is a low, wide lockable showcase with sliding glass doors and one internal glass shelf, supplied flat-packed for counter, kiosk and reception use, with a silver aluminium frame and tempered safety glass throughout.
750mm
Width
250mm
Low Height
14kg
Weight
Sliding
Lockable Doors
2 Tiers
Glass Shelf
| Specification | Detail | What This Means for You |
|---|---|---|
| Design | A Displaysense design, exclusive since 1978 | Designed by Displaysense and sold only through Displaysense, with support direct from the team behind the range. |
| Format | Low, wide countertop showcase | Sits low and spreads sideways on a counter, laying a range out at browsing level without blocking the sightline across the till or the staff behind it. |
| Dimensions | 250mm H x 750mm W x 450mm D | A shallow 250mm height that stays below a customer's eyeline, with a 750mm width to lay out a full tray or row of stock. |
| Weight | 14kg | Light enough for one person to lift onto a counter and reposition when the layout changes, yet solid enough to sit securely once it is loaded with stock. |
| Doors | Lockable sliding glass doors, keys supplied | Slide open from the staff side in their tracks with no panel swinging out over the counter, and lock shut on a key to secure stock between sales. |
| Frame | Silver anodised aluminium | Light, rigid and corrosion-resistant, in a neutral silver finish that suits salons, jewellers and contemporary retail counters and resists everyday marks. |
| Glass | Tempered safety glass, all sides | Treated for strength and to break safely into blunt granules if struck, and clear on every side so a piece is seen from the front and either end. |
| Shelf | 1 internal glass shelf, two tiers | Splits the case into two levels so a second row of stock sits above the base and a fuller range shows at once without the pieces crowding. |
| Lighting | No built-in lighting | The case carries no light of its own and sits under the counter's own spotlights or ambient light, which the clear glass passes through to the stock. |
| Assembly | Supplied flat-packed | Built on the counter from clear instructions with no specialist tools needed, and shipped in flat panels to protect the glass far better in transit. |
| Recommended Use | Indoor counters, kiosks and reception | Made for indoor shop counters, kiosks, salons, galleries and reception desks, not for floor-standing positions or outdoor use. |
| Also Available In | Black finish (CTS1BK); taller tower model | A black aluminium version for darker interiors, and a taller tower model where a counter has height to spare rather than width. |
Delivery & Returns
Free delivery on every order, no minimum spend
UK Mainland standard delivery included on everything we sell.
Standard
Free
Always included, no minimum order
Express
£9.95
Express options shown at checkout where available
Lead time
2 to 3 days
Working days, UK Mainland
Returns
28 days
Original condition and packaging
Good to know
- Orders before 4pm typically ship the same day
- Tracking email sent on dispatch
- Ground-floor, accessible delivery point
Returns must be unused and in original packaging. Full delivery information · Returns policy
FAQs
FAQs About This Counter Top Display Cabinet
Q: What is the best countertop display cabinet for a jewellery or salon counter?
A: The best countertop display cabinet for a jewellery or salon counter is the CTS1, a low, wide silver glass showcase with lockable sliding doors that lays a spread of small valuables out at counter level. Staff serve through the sliding doors at the back while the lock and tempered safety glass secure the stock from the customer side, and an internal glass shelf splits the case into two tiers so a fuller range shows. Because it sits low and wide, it displays a whole tray at a glance without blocking the sightline across the till.
Q: How do the sliding doors work?
A: Each glass door runs along a track and slides sideways rather than hinging outward, so it opens from the staff side at the back of the case without swinging a panel across the counter or towards a customer. A key lock holds the doors closed between sales, which keeps small, valuable stock secure in an open, customer-facing space.
Q: Is the cabinet lockable?
A: Yes. The sliding doors close on a key lock and keys are supplied, so the display stays secure at a busy or unattended counter. Staff slide the doors open to serve or restock and lock them again, which suits retail-facing settings where small high-value items are on show.
Q: How many shelves does it have?
A: It has one internal glass shelf, which splits the case into two tiers. That lifts a second row of stock above the base so a fuller range can be laid out without the pieces crowding one another, with smaller items raised up into the eyeline and larger or boxed pieces sitting below.
Q: Is the glass safe and durable?
A: Yes. Every panel is tempered safety glass, which is heat-treated to be several times stronger than ordinary glass and to break into blunt granules rather than sharp shards if it is ever struck. That behaviour suits it to a busy public counter, and with glass right around the case a shopper studies a piece from the front and either end.
Q: How does this compare to the CTS2 tower cabinet?
A: This cabinet is low and wide, laying stock out sideways at counter level behind sliding doors, so it suits a counter with width to spare. The tower version is a tall, narrow cabinet that stacks three shelves up a column behind a hinged door, suiting a counter with height rather than width. Both are lockable silver glass countertop cabinets, so the choice comes down to the shape of the counter and whether you want to spread stock out or stack it up.
Q: What sort of items does it suit?
A: It suits small, high-value and delicate stock, from jewellery and watches to small electronics, collectables and premium accessories. The lock and glass hold this kind of product secure and on view at a counter, laid out flat across the width rather than exposed on an open surface.
Q: Does it come assembled or flat-packed?
A: It is supplied flat-packed with clear instructions and builds on the counter without specialist tools. Shipping a glass case in panels rather than pre-built protects the glass far better in transit, and assembly is a straightforward job once it lands on the counter.
Q: Will the low, wide shape block the counter?
A: No, that is the point of the shape. At a shallow height the case sits below a standing customer's eyeline, so it keeps the counter and the view across the till clear, and its width lets a range be laid out in a row rather than stacked up out of easy reach.
Q: Does it have built-in lighting?
A: No, the CTS1 has no built-in lighting. It is designed to sit under a counter's own spotlights or ambient light, with clear tempered glass and open sides that let that light reach the display inside.
Q: Is this a Displaysense design?
A: Yes. It is a Displaysense in-house design available only from Displaysense, not through other retailers or signage suppliers. Displaysense has worked in display since 1978 and backs the product directly after purchase.
Q: Is it available with free UK delivery?
A: Yes. Every order ships free to the UK mainland, with a 28-day returns window. Displaysense has supplied UK retail and display fixtures since 1978.
Knowledge Hub
Expert Advice on Secure Countertop Display for Retail
A locked countertop showcase is one of the simplest ways to put premium stock on show while keeping it protected at a busy till. Drawn from the Displaysense knowledge hub, these reads cover what a display cabinet can do, how to cut shop-floor theft, ways to lift retail sales and how to plan a shop floor that sells.
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