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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One Lockable Glass Counter Cabinet for Both the Shop and the Trade Show
The CTS3 is a lockable glass counter cabinet that does two jobs at once. On a shop counter it shows jewellery, technology or collectibles behind clear toughened glass while keeping them locked away from wandering hands. Because it is light and self-contained, it also packs up and moves to a trade show or a pop-up just as easily, so one cabinet covers both jobs. Sliding doors give staff quick access from behind, glass shelves tier the stock so more of it is on view at once, and the whole thing turns up ready to use with nothing to build or set up. It is one of our own designs, available only from us at Displaysense. Best suited to jewellers, phone shops and event stands where valuable items need to be seen, kept safe and moved when the display does.
Why Sliding Doors Make a Counter Display Cabinet Easier to Use
- Sliding doors that stay out of the way: The doors slide rather than swing open, so staff reach the stock from behind without a door opening out into a busy counter or into a customer's space. It keeps service quick and safe where a hinged lid would need clearance and get in the way at a busy till.
- Toughened safety glass on show: Thick toughened glass gives a clear, sharp view of the items from the front and sides while standing up to the daily knocks of a shop counter, and it breaks safely rather than into sharp pieces if it is ever struck.
- A lock for everyday peace of mind: The sliding doors lock and two keys come supplied, giving a sensible deterrent that keeps valuables safe from casual handling in a shop or at an event. For a high-security setting a heavier lockable counter is the better choice.
- Glass shelves that tier the display: Fixed glass shelves lift the stock into layers, so more pieces are visible at once and light passes down through the case, rather than everything sitting flat on one level where the back rows get lost from view.
- Ready to use, easy to move: It arrives fully built with nothing to assemble, and stays light enough to pick up and reposition, so the same cabinet works on a counter one week and a trade-show stand the next without any dismantling.
- Exclusive to Displaysense: The CTS3 is our own design and is not stocked by other retailers, so it will not turn up on a competing shop counter down the road, and matching units are easy to add later.
Where a Portable Lockable Display Cabinet Proves Its Worth
| Jewellers and Watch Shops | Rings, watches and fine pieces sit tiered on glass shelves behind toughened glass, locked away but still fully on view to a customer. Staff reach them through the sliding doors from behind the counter, keeping high-value stock secure and to hand without slowing a sale. |
| Phone and Technology Shops | Handsets, accessories and gadgets show clearly at the till where customers wait, protected from being picked up and pocketed. The locked case lets small, tempting tech be displayed openly at the till rather than kept out the back, so customers can see it while it stays safe. |
| Gift, Souvenir and Museum Shops | Premium lines, limited editions and delicate keepsakes gain a tidy, secure home on the counter. Tiered shelves put more of the range on show in a small footprint, and naturally drawing the eye to the best pieces as people pay at the till. |
| Trade Shows, Pop-Ups and Exhibitions | A self-contained, ready-built case travels to a stand and locks up samples or prototypes overnight. Light enough to carry in and set down in minutes, it gives a temporary display the same secure, finished look as a permanent shop fit-out. |
| Galleries and Heritage Sites | Small artefacts and art pieces display at counter height behind clear glass that keeps hands off. A compact case suits a shop area or a foyer where a large freestanding cabinet would be too much for the space. |
| Receptions and Award Displays | Trophies, brand pieces and signed items give a reception desk a polished, cared-for look while staying locked away and dust-free behind the glass. The silver frame suits a corporate setting and keeps the display looking deliberate. |
Want Black, or a Lit Tower Instead?
The same counter cabinet comes in a black finish for darker interiors. If you want built-in lighting and more height, the CTS5 is a silver tower cabinet with an LED light and shelves.
Call us on 01279460460 or ask our team which counter cabinet best fits your stock and space.
The Displaysense CTS3 is a silver aluminium glass counter-top display cabinet with lockable sliding doors and glass shelves. It measures 450mm high x 600mm wide x 300mm deep and weighs 14kg. The glass is 6mm toughened safety glass, and the sliding doors are fixed to the right, are not reversible, and lock with two supplied keys. The lock is a basic deterrent suitable for retail and event settings rather than high security. Glass shelves are fixed rather than adjustable. The cabinet arrives pre-built and fully assembled for indoor use only. It is exclusive to Displaysense as a Displaysense design, sold only through Displaysense. Suitable for jewellery, watches, technology, collectibles, branded merchandise and awards, on retail counters, exhibition stands, pop-up and trade-show displays, receptions and galleries. Also available in black as the CTS3BK, and as the LED-lit silver tower CTS5. Displaysense, UK display product specialists since 1978. Free UK mainland delivery.
Sliding doors are what set this cabinet apart from a lift-lid case. Instead of a top that hinges up into the way, the doors run sideways on a track at the back, so a member of staff opens the case from behind the counter without a panel swinging out towards a customer. On this model the doors are fixed to the right and do not reverse, so the cabinet is set up to be worked from one side, which suits a fixed spot behind a till. It keeps serving quick in a tight retail space where a lifting lid would need clearance above and in front.
Showing valuables off clearly while keeping them tough enough for a shop floor is the job of the glass, and here it is toughened safety glass. Stock reads clearly through it from the front and both sides, so nothing is hidden, and the glass is far stronger than plain glass, breaking into blunt pieces rather than shards if it ever takes a hard knock. Inside, fixed glass shelves tier the display into layers, so more pieces are on show at once and light travels down through the case instead of the back rows being lost behind the front.
Arriving fully built is a bigger deal than it sounds for a cabinet that moves around. It ships assembled, with no flat-pack and nothing to screw together, so it works the moment it is set down, and a single member of staff can carry it in. That combination is what lets the same case earn its keep behind a till one week and travel to a trade show or a pop-up the next, locking samples away overnight and packing down without a rebuild. A basic lock and two keys give a sensible deterrent for retail and event use, though a high-security setting would call for a heavier lockable counter.
Being exclusive to Displaysense is part of what the CTS3 offers. Sold only through us and never through other suppliers or general retailers, it is not a cabinet a rival shop can buy off the shelf, so the case on your counter stays particular to your own display. It also keeps the range consistent for anyone who orders more units later or lines up matching cabinets across several counters or sites.
What Ships in Your Pack
- 1 x silver aluminium glass counter-top display cabinet, pre-built with toughened safety glass and fixed glass shelves
- 1 x set of lockable sliding doors, fixed to the right
- 2 x keys for the door lock
Choosing Between Counter Cabinets?
If you are weighing up the sliding-door CTS3 against a lit tower or a black finish, our team can talk through how each one looks on a counter and which suits the stock and the space you are working with.
Call us on 01279460460 or tell us your setup and we will point you to the right cabinet.
The Displaysense CTS3 is a silver aluminium glass counter-top display cabinet with lockable sliding doors and glass shelves. It measures 450mm high x 600mm wide x 300mm deep and weighs 14kg. The glass is 6mm toughened safety glass, and the sliding doors are fixed to the right, are not reversible, and lock with two supplied keys. The lock is a basic deterrent suitable for retail and event settings rather than high security. Glass shelves are fixed rather than adjustable. The cabinet arrives pre-built and fully assembled for indoor use only. It is exclusive to Displaysense as a Displaysense design, sold only through Displaysense. Suitable for jewellery, watches, technology, collectibles, branded merchandise and awards, on retail counters, exhibition stands, pop-up and trade-show displays, receptions and galleries. Also available in black as the CTS3BK, and as the LED-lit silver tower CTS5. Displaysense, UK display product specialists since 1978. Free UK mainland delivery.
Full specifications for the CTS3, a lockable silver aluminium glass counter-top display cabinet with sliding doors and glass shelves. It is a pre-built, exclusive Displaysense cabinet for indoor use, made to show and secure small valuables on a counter or at an event.
600mm
Counter Width
Lockable
Sliding Doors
Pre-Built
No Tools
Toughened
Safety Glass
Exclusive
To Displaysense
| Specification | Detail | What This Means for You |
|---|---|---|
| Finish | Silver aluminium | A slim, clean silver frame that suits a shop counter, an event stand or a reception desk alike, keeping all the focus on the stock rather than the case. |
| Cabinet Size | 450mm (H) x 600mm (W) x 300mm (D) | A low, wide counter footprint that holds a good spread of small items on the counter while still leaving room to serve customers beside it. |
| Weight | 14kg | Sturdy and stable on a counter yet light enough for one person to lift and carry to a trade show, or move between sites, without help. |
| Glass | 6mm toughened safety glass | A clear view of the stock from the front and both sides, strong enough for daily shop use and safe if it is ever struck hard, as it breaks into blunt pieces. |
| Doors | Lockable sliding doors, fixed to the right | Staff reach the stock from behind on a sliding track, with no door swinging out into the counter or a customer's space, which keeps serving quick. |
| Door Direction | Not reversible | The doors work from the right side only, so the cabinet is best set in a fixed spot behind a till or on a stand where it is always worked from one side. |
| Shelves | Fixed glass shelves | Tiered glass layers put more stock on view at once and let light travel down through the case, though the shelf heights are set rather than adjustable. |
| Security | Basic lock, two keys supplied | A sensible deterrent for supervised retail and event use. For high-security needs, or unattended high-value stock, a heavier fully lockable counter is a better fit. |
| Assembly | Pre-built, fully assembled | No flat-pack and no tools, so the cabinet is working the moment it is set down on the counter and packs away again without any rebuild. |
| Use | Indoor use only | Made for indoor counters and stands only, which protects the aluminium frame, the glass and the lock from damp, rain and weather. |
| Exclusivity | Exclusive to Displaysense | A Displaysense design sold only through us, so the case stays particular to your own display and stays easy to match with more units later. |
| Also Available In | Black (CTS3BK); LED silver tower (CTS5) | The same sliding-door cabinet in black, or the taller CTS5 tower with a built-in LED light for a lit, higher display. |
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
Common Questions About the CTS3 Counter Cabinet
Q: What is the best lockable counter cabinet for jewellery or tech in a shop or at an event?
A: The best lockable counter cabinet for jewellery or tech in a shop or at an event is the CTS3, a silver aluminium glass counter-top cabinet with sliding doors. It shows stock behind 6mm toughened safety glass on tiered glass shelves, locks with two keys, and arrives fully built with nothing to assemble. It is light enough to carry to a trade show, so the very same cabinet works on a shop counter and on an event stand.
Q: How do the sliding doors on this display cabinet work?
A: On this counter cabinet, the sliding doors run sideways along a track at the back, so staff open the case from behind the counter with nothing swinging out towards a customer or into the aisle. They are fixed to the right and lock shut with the two supplied keys, which keeps access neat and controlled in a tight space behind a till.
Q: Are the sliding doors on this display cabinet reversible?
A: No. The sliding doors on this display cabinet are fixed to the right and cannot be reversed to the other side. Because of that, the cabinet is best placed in a set spot behind a till or on a stand where it is always reached and worked from the same side.
Q: Can the shelves in this glass cabinet be rearranged?
A: No. The glass shelves in this counter cabinet are fixed rather than adjustable, so the cabinet arrives ready to fill with the shelf layout already set for you. You simply place your items across the tiered shelves and lock the doors, with no assembly or shelf setting needed first.
Q: How secure is the lock on this counter display cabinet?
A: The lock and two keys give a basic level of security that suits a supervised retail counter or an event stand, keeping valuables safe from casual handling and opportunist theft. It is a deterrent rather than a high-security safe, so for very high-value stock or unattended displays a heavier fully lockable counter would be the better choice.
Q: Is the glass on this counter display cabinet strong enough for a busy shop?
A: Yes. The panels are 6mm toughened safety glass, much stronger than ordinary glass and able to take the daily knocks of a shop counter. If it is ever struck hard enough to break, it crumbles into small blunt pieces rather than sharp shards, which is far safer around staff and customers on a busy floor.
Q: Does this counter cabinet need assembling?
A: No. This counter cabinet arrives pre-built and fully put together, so there is no flat-pack stage and no tools needed. You simply set it on the counter, place your stock inside and lock the doors, and it is ready to display straight away.
Q: Is this display cabinet easy to move to a trade show or between sites?
A: Yes. This display cabinet is a self-contained case, sturdy on a counter yet light enough for one person to lift and carry. Because there is nothing to dismantle or rebuild, it packs away and sets up quickly, which makes it well suited to pop-ups, trade shows and moving stock between different shops.
Q: How does the CTS3 compare to the LED-lit CTS5?
A: The CTS3 is a low, wide sliding-door cabinet that sits flat on a counter and is easy to move. The CTS5 is a taller silver tower with a built-in LED light and shelves, better suited to a fixed spot where you want lit height and more display levels. The CTS3 is the more portable, everyday counter choice, and it costs less to run since there is no lighting to power.
Q: How do I keep this glass display cabinet looking good?
A: To keep this display cabinet looking its best, wipe the glass down regularly with a microfibre cloth and a streak-free glass cleaner, and clean the aluminium frame with a soft, damp cloth. Keeping it in a dry indoor spot and away from harsh or abrasive chemicals will keep the glass clear and the aluminium frame looking sharp for years.
Q: Is the CTS3 exclusive to Displaysense?
A: Yes. The CTS3 is a Displaysense design sold only through us, so it is not stocked by any other suppliers. That keeps your display particular to your own shop or stand, and it makes it easy to add matching cabinets later across more counters or additional sites.
Q: Can this counter display cabinet be used outdoors?
A: No. The CTS3 is for indoor use only. Keeping it inside protects the aluminium frame, the glass and the lock from rain and damp, which an outdoor position would expose them to. For an outdoor display you would need a purpose-built weatherproof cabinet instead.
Displaying and Securing Stock on a Counter
A lockable counter case is only ever as good as the display you build inside it. How you arrange the stock, keep it secure and present it to customers all shape how hard a counter cabinet works for a shop. These guides from the Displaysense knowledge hub cover the retail thinking behind a strong, safe and profitable counter display.
Overview
One Lockable Glass Counter Cabinet for Both the Shop and the Trade Show
The CTS3 is a lockable glass counter cabinet that does two jobs at once. On a shop counter it shows jewellery, technology or collectibles behind clear toughened glass while keeping them locked away from wandering hands. Because it is light and self-contained, it also packs up and moves to a trade show or a pop-up just as easily, so one cabinet covers both jobs. Sliding doors give staff quick access from behind, glass shelves tier the stock so more of it is on view at once, and the whole thing turns up ready to use with nothing to build or set up. It is one of our own designs, available only from us at Displaysense. Best suited to jewellers, phone shops and event stands where valuable items need to be seen, kept safe and moved when the display does.
Why Sliding Doors Make a Counter Display Cabinet Easier to Use
- Sliding doors that stay out of the way: The doors slide rather than swing open, so staff reach the stock from behind without a door opening out into a busy counter or into a customer's space. It keeps service quick and safe where a hinged lid would need clearance and get in the way at a busy till.
- Toughened safety glass on show: Thick toughened glass gives a clear, sharp view of the items from the front and sides while standing up to the daily knocks of a shop counter, and it breaks safely rather than into sharp pieces if it is ever struck.
- A lock for everyday peace of mind: The sliding doors lock and two keys come supplied, giving a sensible deterrent that keeps valuables safe from casual handling in a shop or at an event. For a high-security setting a heavier lockable counter is the better choice.
- Glass shelves that tier the display: Fixed glass shelves lift the stock into layers, so more pieces are visible at once and light passes down through the case, rather than everything sitting flat on one level where the back rows get lost from view.
- Ready to use, easy to move: It arrives fully built with nothing to assemble, and stays light enough to pick up and reposition, so the same cabinet works on a counter one week and a trade-show stand the next without any dismantling.
- Exclusive to Displaysense: The CTS3 is our own design and is not stocked by other retailers, so it will not turn up on a competing shop counter down the road, and matching units are easy to add later.
Where a Portable Lockable Display Cabinet Proves Its Worth
| Jewellers and Watch Shops | Rings, watches and fine pieces sit tiered on glass shelves behind toughened glass, locked away but still fully on view to a customer. Staff reach them through the sliding doors from behind the counter, keeping high-value stock secure and to hand without slowing a sale. |
| Phone and Technology Shops | Handsets, accessories and gadgets show clearly at the till where customers wait, protected from being picked up and pocketed. The locked case lets small, tempting tech be displayed openly at the till rather than kept out the back, so customers can see it while it stays safe. |
| Gift, Souvenir and Museum Shops | Premium lines, limited editions and delicate keepsakes gain a tidy, secure home on the counter. Tiered shelves put more of the range on show in a small footprint, and naturally drawing the eye to the best pieces as people pay at the till. |
| Trade Shows, Pop-Ups and Exhibitions | A self-contained, ready-built case travels to a stand and locks up samples or prototypes overnight. Light enough to carry in and set down in minutes, it gives a temporary display the same secure, finished look as a permanent shop fit-out. |
| Galleries and Heritage Sites | Small artefacts and art pieces display at counter height behind clear glass that keeps hands off. A compact case suits a shop area or a foyer where a large freestanding cabinet would be too much for the space. |
| Receptions and Award Displays | Trophies, brand pieces and signed items give a reception desk a polished, cared-for look while staying locked away and dust-free behind the glass. The silver frame suits a corporate setting and keeps the display looking deliberate. |
Want Black, or a Lit Tower Instead?
The same counter cabinet comes in a black finish for darker interiors. If you want built-in lighting and more height, the CTS5 is a silver tower cabinet with an LED light and shelves.
Call us on 01279460460 or ask our team which counter cabinet best fits your stock and space.
The Displaysense CTS3 is a silver aluminium glass counter-top display cabinet with lockable sliding doors and glass shelves. It measures 450mm high x 600mm wide x 300mm deep and weighs 14kg. The glass is 6mm toughened safety glass, and the sliding doors are fixed to the right, are not reversible, and lock with two supplied keys. The lock is a basic deterrent suitable for retail and event settings rather than high security. Glass shelves are fixed rather than adjustable. The cabinet arrives pre-built and fully assembled for indoor use only. It is exclusive to Displaysense as a Displaysense design, sold only through Displaysense. Suitable for jewellery, watches, technology, collectibles, branded merchandise and awards, on retail counters, exhibition stands, pop-up and trade-show displays, receptions and galleries. Also available in black as the CTS3BK, and as the LED-lit silver tower CTS5. Displaysense, UK display product specialists since 1978. Free UK mainland delivery.
Description
Sliding doors are what set this cabinet apart from a lift-lid case. Instead of a top that hinges up into the way, the doors run sideways on a track at the back, so a member of staff opens the case from behind the counter without a panel swinging out towards a customer. On this model the doors are fixed to the right and do not reverse, so the cabinet is set up to be worked from one side, which suits a fixed spot behind a till. It keeps serving quick in a tight retail space where a lifting lid would need clearance above and in front.
Showing valuables off clearly while keeping them tough enough for a shop floor is the job of the glass, and here it is toughened safety glass. Stock reads clearly through it from the front and both sides, so nothing is hidden, and the glass is far stronger than plain glass, breaking into blunt pieces rather than shards if it ever takes a hard knock. Inside, fixed glass shelves tier the display into layers, so more pieces are on show at once and light travels down through the case instead of the back rows being lost behind the front.
Arriving fully built is a bigger deal than it sounds for a cabinet that moves around. It ships assembled, with no flat-pack and nothing to screw together, so it works the moment it is set down, and a single member of staff can carry it in. That combination is what lets the same case earn its keep behind a till one week and travel to a trade show or a pop-up the next, locking samples away overnight and packing down without a rebuild. A basic lock and two keys give a sensible deterrent for retail and event use, though a high-security setting would call for a heavier lockable counter.
Being exclusive to Displaysense is part of what the CTS3 offers. Sold only through us and never through other suppliers or general retailers, it is not a cabinet a rival shop can buy off the shelf, so the case on your counter stays particular to your own display. It also keeps the range consistent for anyone who orders more units later or lines up matching cabinets across several counters or sites.
What Ships in Your Pack
- 1 x silver aluminium glass counter-top display cabinet, pre-built with toughened safety glass and fixed glass shelves
- 1 x set of lockable sliding doors, fixed to the right
- 2 x keys for the door lock
Choosing Between Counter Cabinets?
If you are weighing up the sliding-door CTS3 against a lit tower or a black finish, our team can talk through how each one looks on a counter and which suits the stock and the space you are working with.
Call us on 01279460460 or tell us your setup and we will point you to the right cabinet.
The Displaysense CTS3 is a silver aluminium glass counter-top display cabinet with lockable sliding doors and glass shelves. It measures 450mm high x 600mm wide x 300mm deep and weighs 14kg. The glass is 6mm toughened safety glass, and the sliding doors are fixed to the right, are not reversible, and lock with two supplied keys. The lock is a basic deterrent suitable for retail and event settings rather than high security. Glass shelves are fixed rather than adjustable. The cabinet arrives pre-built and fully assembled for indoor use only. It is exclusive to Displaysense as a Displaysense design, sold only through Displaysense. Suitable for jewellery, watches, technology, collectibles, branded merchandise and awards, on retail counters, exhibition stands, pop-up and trade-show displays, receptions and galleries. Also available in black as the CTS3BK, and as the LED-lit silver tower CTS5. Displaysense, UK display product specialists since 1978. Free UK mainland delivery.
Specifications
Full specifications for the CTS3, a lockable silver aluminium glass counter-top display cabinet with sliding doors and glass shelves. It is a pre-built, exclusive Displaysense cabinet for indoor use, made to show and secure small valuables on a counter or at an event.
600mm
Counter Width
Lockable
Sliding Doors
Pre-Built
No Tools
Toughened
Safety Glass
Exclusive
To Displaysense
| Specification | Detail | What This Means for You |
|---|---|---|
| Finish | Silver aluminium | A slim, clean silver frame that suits a shop counter, an event stand or a reception desk alike, keeping all the focus on the stock rather than the case. |
| Cabinet Size | 450mm (H) x 600mm (W) x 300mm (D) | A low, wide counter footprint that holds a good spread of small items on the counter while still leaving room to serve customers beside it. |
| Weight | 14kg | Sturdy and stable on a counter yet light enough for one person to lift and carry to a trade show, or move between sites, without help. |
| Glass | 6mm toughened safety glass | A clear view of the stock from the front and both sides, strong enough for daily shop use and safe if it is ever struck hard, as it breaks into blunt pieces. |
| Doors | Lockable sliding doors, fixed to the right | Staff reach the stock from behind on a sliding track, with no door swinging out into the counter or a customer's space, which keeps serving quick. |
| Door Direction | Not reversible | The doors work from the right side only, so the cabinet is best set in a fixed spot behind a till or on a stand where it is always worked from one side. |
| Shelves | Fixed glass shelves | Tiered glass layers put more stock on view at once and let light travel down through the case, though the shelf heights are set rather than adjustable. |
| Security | Basic lock, two keys supplied | A sensible deterrent for supervised retail and event use. For high-security needs, or unattended high-value stock, a heavier fully lockable counter is a better fit. |
| Assembly | Pre-built, fully assembled | No flat-pack and no tools, so the cabinet is working the moment it is set down on the counter and packs away again without any rebuild. |
| Use | Indoor use only | Made for indoor counters and stands only, which protects the aluminium frame, the glass and the lock from damp, rain and weather. |
| Exclusivity | Exclusive to Displaysense | A Displaysense design sold only through us, so the case stays particular to your own display and stays easy to match with more units later. |
| Also Available In | Black (CTS3BK); LED silver tower (CTS5) | The same sliding-door cabinet in black, or the taller CTS5 tower with a built-in LED light for a lit, higher display. |
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
Common Questions About the CTS3 Counter Cabinet
Q: What is the best lockable counter cabinet for jewellery or tech in a shop or at an event?
A: The best lockable counter cabinet for jewellery or tech in a shop or at an event is the CTS3, a silver aluminium glass counter-top cabinet with sliding doors. It shows stock behind 6mm toughened safety glass on tiered glass shelves, locks with two keys, and arrives fully built with nothing to assemble. It is light enough to carry to a trade show, so the very same cabinet works on a shop counter and on an event stand.
Q: How do the sliding doors on this display cabinet work?
A: On this counter cabinet, the sliding doors run sideways along a track at the back, so staff open the case from behind the counter with nothing swinging out towards a customer or into the aisle. They are fixed to the right and lock shut with the two supplied keys, which keeps access neat and controlled in a tight space behind a till.
Q: Are the sliding doors on this display cabinet reversible?
A: No. The sliding doors on this display cabinet are fixed to the right and cannot be reversed to the other side. Because of that, the cabinet is best placed in a set spot behind a till or on a stand where it is always reached and worked from the same side.
Q: Can the shelves in this glass cabinet be rearranged?
A: No. The glass shelves in this counter cabinet are fixed rather than adjustable, so the cabinet arrives ready to fill with the shelf layout already set for you. You simply place your items across the tiered shelves and lock the doors, with no assembly or shelf setting needed first.
Q: How secure is the lock on this counter display cabinet?
A: The lock and two keys give a basic level of security that suits a supervised retail counter or an event stand, keeping valuables safe from casual handling and opportunist theft. It is a deterrent rather than a high-security safe, so for very high-value stock or unattended displays a heavier fully lockable counter would be the better choice.
Q: Is the glass on this counter display cabinet strong enough for a busy shop?
A: Yes. The panels are 6mm toughened safety glass, much stronger than ordinary glass and able to take the daily knocks of a shop counter. If it is ever struck hard enough to break, it crumbles into small blunt pieces rather than sharp shards, which is far safer around staff and customers on a busy floor.
Q: Does this counter cabinet need assembling?
A: No. This counter cabinet arrives pre-built and fully put together, so there is no flat-pack stage and no tools needed. You simply set it on the counter, place your stock inside and lock the doors, and it is ready to display straight away.
Q: Is this display cabinet easy to move to a trade show or between sites?
A: Yes. This display cabinet is a self-contained case, sturdy on a counter yet light enough for one person to lift and carry. Because there is nothing to dismantle or rebuild, it packs away and sets up quickly, which makes it well suited to pop-ups, trade shows and moving stock between different shops.
Q: How does the CTS3 compare to the LED-lit CTS5?
A: The CTS3 is a low, wide sliding-door cabinet that sits flat on a counter and is easy to move. The CTS5 is a taller silver tower with a built-in LED light and shelves, better suited to a fixed spot where you want lit height and more display levels. The CTS3 is the more portable, everyday counter choice, and it costs less to run since there is no lighting to power.
Q: How do I keep this glass display cabinet looking good?
A: To keep this display cabinet looking its best, wipe the glass down regularly with a microfibre cloth and a streak-free glass cleaner, and clean the aluminium frame with a soft, damp cloth. Keeping it in a dry indoor spot and away from harsh or abrasive chemicals will keep the glass clear and the aluminium frame looking sharp for years.
Q: Is the CTS3 exclusive to Displaysense?
A: Yes. The CTS3 is a Displaysense design sold only through us, so it is not stocked by any other suppliers. That keeps your display particular to your own shop or stand, and it makes it easy to add matching cabinets later across more counters or additional sites.
Q: Can this counter display cabinet be used outdoors?
A: No. The CTS3 is for indoor use only. Keeping it inside protects the aluminium frame, the glass and the lock from rain and damp, which an outdoor position would expose them to. For an outdoor display you would need a purpose-built weatherproof cabinet instead.
Knowledge Hub
Displaying and Securing Stock on a Counter
A lockable counter case is only ever as good as the display you build inside it. How you arrange the stock, keep it secure and present it to customers all shape how hard a counter cabinet works for a shop. These guides from the Displaysense knowledge hub cover the retail thinking behind a strong, safe and profitable counter display.
Lockable Silver Aluminium Glass Counter Top Display Cabinet – 2 Shelves & Sliding Door
Product code: CTS3
Sliding doors are what set this cabinet apart from a lift-lid case. Instead of a top that hinges up into the way, the doors run sideways on a trac...
Inc. VAT
£159.00
Ex. VAT
£132.50
Size -
2 Tier
Colour -
Silver
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One Lockable Glass Counter Cabinet for Both the Shop and the Trade Show
The CTS3 is a lockable glass counter cabinet that does two jobs at once. On a shop counter it shows jewellery, technology or collectibles behind clear toughened glass while keeping them locked away from wandering hands. Because it is light and self-contained, it also packs up and moves to a trade show or a pop-up just as easily, so one cabinet covers both jobs. Sliding doors give staff quick access from behind, glass shelves tier the stock so more of it is on view at once, and the whole thing turns up ready to use with nothing to build or set up. It is one of our own designs, available only from us at Displaysense. Best suited to jewellers, phone shops and event stands where valuable items need to be seen, kept safe and moved when the display does.
Why Sliding Doors Make a Counter Display Cabinet Easier to Use
- Sliding doors that stay out of the way: The doors slide rather than swing open, so staff reach the stock from behind without a door opening out into a busy counter or into a customer's space. It keeps service quick and safe where a hinged lid would need clearance and get in the way at a busy till.
- Toughened safety glass on show: Thick toughened glass gives a clear, sharp view of the items from the front and sides while standing up to the daily knocks of a shop counter, and it breaks safely rather than into sharp pieces if it is ever struck.
- A lock for everyday peace of mind: The sliding doors lock and two keys come supplied, giving a sensible deterrent that keeps valuables safe from casual handling in a shop or at an event. For a high-security setting a heavier lockable counter is the better choice.
- Glass shelves that tier the display: Fixed glass shelves lift the stock into layers, so more pieces are visible at once and light passes down through the case, rather than everything sitting flat on one level where the back rows get lost from view.
- Ready to use, easy to move: It arrives fully built with nothing to assemble, and stays light enough to pick up and reposition, so the same cabinet works on a counter one week and a trade-show stand the next without any dismantling.
- Exclusive to Displaysense: The CTS3 is our own design and is not stocked by other retailers, so it will not turn up on a competing shop counter down the road, and matching units are easy to add later.
Where a Portable Lockable Display Cabinet Proves Its Worth
| Jewellers and Watch Shops | Rings, watches and fine pieces sit tiered on glass shelves behind toughened glass, locked away but still fully on view to a customer. Staff reach them through the sliding doors from behind the counter, keeping high-value stock secure and to hand without slowing a sale. |
| Phone and Technology Shops | Handsets, accessories and gadgets show clearly at the till where customers wait, protected from being picked up and pocketed. The locked case lets small, tempting tech be displayed openly at the till rather than kept out the back, so customers can see it while it stays safe. |
| Gift, Souvenir and Museum Shops | Premium lines, limited editions and delicate keepsakes gain a tidy, secure home on the counter. Tiered shelves put more of the range on show in a small footprint, and naturally drawing the eye to the best pieces as people pay at the till. |
| Trade Shows, Pop-Ups and Exhibitions | A self-contained, ready-built case travels to a stand and locks up samples or prototypes overnight. Light enough to carry in and set down in minutes, it gives a temporary display the same secure, finished look as a permanent shop fit-out. |
| Galleries and Heritage Sites | Small artefacts and art pieces display at counter height behind clear glass that keeps hands off. A compact case suits a shop area or a foyer where a large freestanding cabinet would be too much for the space. |
| Receptions and Award Displays | Trophies, brand pieces and signed items give a reception desk a polished, cared-for look while staying locked away and dust-free behind the glass. The silver frame suits a corporate setting and keeps the display looking deliberate. |
Want Black, or a Lit Tower Instead?
The same counter cabinet comes in a black finish for darker interiors. If you want built-in lighting and more height, the CTS5 is a silver tower cabinet with an LED light and shelves.
Call us on 01279460460 or ask our team which counter cabinet best fits your stock and space.
The Displaysense CTS3 is a silver aluminium glass counter-top display cabinet with lockable sliding doors and glass shelves. It measures 450mm high x 600mm wide x 300mm deep and weighs 14kg. The glass is 6mm toughened safety glass, and the sliding doors are fixed to the right, are not reversible, and lock with two supplied keys. The lock is a basic deterrent suitable for retail and event settings rather than high security. Glass shelves are fixed rather than adjustable. The cabinet arrives pre-built and fully assembled for indoor use only. It is exclusive to Displaysense as a Displaysense design, sold only through Displaysense. Suitable for jewellery, watches, technology, collectibles, branded merchandise and awards, on retail counters, exhibition stands, pop-up and trade-show displays, receptions and galleries. Also available in black as the CTS3BK, and as the LED-lit silver tower CTS5. Displaysense, UK display product specialists since 1978. Free UK mainland delivery.
Sliding doors are what set this cabinet apart from a lift-lid case. Instead of a top that hinges up into the way, the doors run sideways on a track at the back, so a member of staff opens the case from behind the counter without a panel swinging out towards a customer. On this model the doors are fixed to the right and do not reverse, so the cabinet is set up to be worked from one side, which suits a fixed spot behind a till. It keeps serving quick in a tight retail space where a lifting lid would need clearance above and in front.
Showing valuables off clearly while keeping them tough enough for a shop floor is the job of the glass, and here it is toughened safety glass. Stock reads clearly through it from the front and both sides, so nothing is hidden, and the glass is far stronger than plain glass, breaking into blunt pieces rather than shards if it ever takes a hard knock. Inside, fixed glass shelves tier the display into layers, so more pieces are on show at once and light travels down through the case instead of the back rows being lost behind the front.
Arriving fully built is a bigger deal than it sounds for a cabinet that moves around. It ships assembled, with no flat-pack and nothing to screw together, so it works the moment it is set down, and a single member of staff can carry it in. That combination is what lets the same case earn its keep behind a till one week and travel to a trade show or a pop-up the next, locking samples away overnight and packing down without a rebuild. A basic lock and two keys give a sensible deterrent for retail and event use, though a high-security setting would call for a heavier lockable counter.
Being exclusive to Displaysense is part of what the CTS3 offers. Sold only through us and never through other suppliers or general retailers, it is not a cabinet a rival shop can buy off the shelf, so the case on your counter stays particular to your own display. It also keeps the range consistent for anyone who orders more units later or lines up matching cabinets across several counters or sites.
What Ships in Your Pack
- 1 x silver aluminium glass counter-top display cabinet, pre-built with toughened safety glass and fixed glass shelves
- 1 x set of lockable sliding doors, fixed to the right
- 2 x keys for the door lock
Choosing Between Counter Cabinets?
If you are weighing up the sliding-door CTS3 against a lit tower or a black finish, our team can talk through how each one looks on a counter and which suits the stock and the space you are working with.
Call us on 01279460460 or tell us your setup and we will point you to the right cabinet.
The Displaysense CTS3 is a silver aluminium glass counter-top display cabinet with lockable sliding doors and glass shelves. It measures 450mm high x 600mm wide x 300mm deep and weighs 14kg. The glass is 6mm toughened safety glass, and the sliding doors are fixed to the right, are not reversible, and lock with two supplied keys. The lock is a basic deterrent suitable for retail and event settings rather than high security. Glass shelves are fixed rather than adjustable. The cabinet arrives pre-built and fully assembled for indoor use only. It is exclusive to Displaysense as a Displaysense design, sold only through Displaysense. Suitable for jewellery, watches, technology, collectibles, branded merchandise and awards, on retail counters, exhibition stands, pop-up and trade-show displays, receptions and galleries. Also available in black as the CTS3BK, and as the LED-lit silver tower CTS5. Displaysense, UK display product specialists since 1978. Free UK mainland delivery.
Full specifications for the CTS3, a lockable silver aluminium glass counter-top display cabinet with sliding doors and glass shelves. It is a pre-built, exclusive Displaysense cabinet for indoor use, made to show and secure small valuables on a counter or at an event.
600mm
Counter Width
Lockable
Sliding Doors
Pre-Built
No Tools
Toughened
Safety Glass
Exclusive
To Displaysense
| Specification | Detail | What This Means for You |
|---|---|---|
| Finish | Silver aluminium | A slim, clean silver frame that suits a shop counter, an event stand or a reception desk alike, keeping all the focus on the stock rather than the case. |
| Cabinet Size | 450mm (H) x 600mm (W) x 300mm (D) | A low, wide counter footprint that holds a good spread of small items on the counter while still leaving room to serve customers beside it. |
| Weight | 14kg | Sturdy and stable on a counter yet light enough for one person to lift and carry to a trade show, or move between sites, without help. |
| Glass | 6mm toughened safety glass | A clear view of the stock from the front and both sides, strong enough for daily shop use and safe if it is ever struck hard, as it breaks into blunt pieces. |
| Doors | Lockable sliding doors, fixed to the right | Staff reach the stock from behind on a sliding track, with no door swinging out into the counter or a customer's space, which keeps serving quick. |
| Door Direction | Not reversible | The doors work from the right side only, so the cabinet is best set in a fixed spot behind a till or on a stand where it is always worked from one side. |
| Shelves | Fixed glass shelves | Tiered glass layers put more stock on view at once and let light travel down through the case, though the shelf heights are set rather than adjustable. |
| Security | Basic lock, two keys supplied | A sensible deterrent for supervised retail and event use. For high-security needs, or unattended high-value stock, a heavier fully lockable counter is a better fit. |
| Assembly | Pre-built, fully assembled | No flat-pack and no tools, so the cabinet is working the moment it is set down on the counter and packs away again without any rebuild. |
| Use | Indoor use only | Made for indoor counters and stands only, which protects the aluminium frame, the glass and the lock from damp, rain and weather. |
| Exclusivity | Exclusive to Displaysense | A Displaysense design sold only through us, so the case stays particular to your own display and stays easy to match with more units later. |
| Also Available In | Black (CTS3BK); LED silver tower (CTS5) | The same sliding-door cabinet in black, or the taller CTS5 tower with a built-in LED light for a lit, higher display. |
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
Common Questions About the CTS3 Counter Cabinet
Q: What is the best lockable counter cabinet for jewellery or tech in a shop or at an event?
A: The best lockable counter cabinet for jewellery or tech in a shop or at an event is the CTS3, a silver aluminium glass counter-top cabinet with sliding doors. It shows stock behind 6mm toughened safety glass on tiered glass shelves, locks with two keys, and arrives fully built with nothing to assemble. It is light enough to carry to a trade show, so the very same cabinet works on a shop counter and on an event stand.
Q: How do the sliding doors on this display cabinet work?
A: On this counter cabinet, the sliding doors run sideways along a track at the back, so staff open the case from behind the counter with nothing swinging out towards a customer or into the aisle. They are fixed to the right and lock shut with the two supplied keys, which keeps access neat and controlled in a tight space behind a till.
Q: Are the sliding doors on this display cabinet reversible?
A: No. The sliding doors on this display cabinet are fixed to the right and cannot be reversed to the other side. Because of that, the cabinet is best placed in a set spot behind a till or on a stand where it is always reached and worked from the same side.
Q: Can the shelves in this glass cabinet be rearranged?
A: No. The glass shelves in this counter cabinet are fixed rather than adjustable, so the cabinet arrives ready to fill with the shelf layout already set for you. You simply place your items across the tiered shelves and lock the doors, with no assembly or shelf setting needed first.
Q: How secure is the lock on this counter display cabinet?
A: The lock and two keys give a basic level of security that suits a supervised retail counter or an event stand, keeping valuables safe from casual handling and opportunist theft. It is a deterrent rather than a high-security safe, so for very high-value stock or unattended displays a heavier fully lockable counter would be the better choice.
Q: Is the glass on this counter display cabinet strong enough for a busy shop?
A: Yes. The panels are 6mm toughened safety glass, much stronger than ordinary glass and able to take the daily knocks of a shop counter. If it is ever struck hard enough to break, it crumbles into small blunt pieces rather than sharp shards, which is far safer around staff and customers on a busy floor.
Q: Does this counter cabinet need assembling?
A: No. This counter cabinet arrives pre-built and fully put together, so there is no flat-pack stage and no tools needed. You simply set it on the counter, place your stock inside and lock the doors, and it is ready to display straight away.
Q: Is this display cabinet easy to move to a trade show or between sites?
A: Yes. This display cabinet is a self-contained case, sturdy on a counter yet light enough for one person to lift and carry. Because there is nothing to dismantle or rebuild, it packs away and sets up quickly, which makes it well suited to pop-ups, trade shows and moving stock between different shops.
Q: How does the CTS3 compare to the LED-lit CTS5?
A: The CTS3 is a low, wide sliding-door cabinet that sits flat on a counter and is easy to move. The CTS5 is a taller silver tower with a built-in LED light and shelves, better suited to a fixed spot where you want lit height and more display levels. The CTS3 is the more portable, everyday counter choice, and it costs less to run since there is no lighting to power.
Q: How do I keep this glass display cabinet looking good?
A: To keep this display cabinet looking its best, wipe the glass down regularly with a microfibre cloth and a streak-free glass cleaner, and clean the aluminium frame with a soft, damp cloth. Keeping it in a dry indoor spot and away from harsh or abrasive chemicals will keep the glass clear and the aluminium frame looking sharp for years.
Q: Is the CTS3 exclusive to Displaysense?
A: Yes. The CTS3 is a Displaysense design sold only through us, so it is not stocked by any other suppliers. That keeps your display particular to your own shop or stand, and it makes it easy to add matching cabinets later across more counters or additional sites.
Q: Can this counter display cabinet be used outdoors?
A: No. The CTS3 is for indoor use only. Keeping it inside protects the aluminium frame, the glass and the lock from rain and damp, which an outdoor position would expose them to. For an outdoor display you would need a purpose-built weatherproof cabinet instead.
Displaying and Securing Stock on a Counter
A lockable counter case is only ever as good as the display you build inside it. How you arrange the stock, keep it secure and present it to customers all shape how hard a counter cabinet works for a shop. These guides from the Displaysense knowledge hub cover the retail thinking behind a strong, safe and profitable counter display.
Overview
One Lockable Glass Counter Cabinet for Both the Shop and the Trade Show
The CTS3 is a lockable glass counter cabinet that does two jobs at once. On a shop counter it shows jewellery, technology or collectibles behind clear toughened glass while keeping them locked away from wandering hands. Because it is light and self-contained, it also packs up and moves to a trade show or a pop-up just as easily, so one cabinet covers both jobs. Sliding doors give staff quick access from behind, glass shelves tier the stock so more of it is on view at once, and the whole thing turns up ready to use with nothing to build or set up. It is one of our own designs, available only from us at Displaysense. Best suited to jewellers, phone shops and event stands where valuable items need to be seen, kept safe and moved when the display does.
Why Sliding Doors Make a Counter Display Cabinet Easier to Use
- Sliding doors that stay out of the way: The doors slide rather than swing open, so staff reach the stock from behind without a door opening out into a busy counter or into a customer's space. It keeps service quick and safe where a hinged lid would need clearance and get in the way at a busy till.
- Toughened safety glass on show: Thick toughened glass gives a clear, sharp view of the items from the front and sides while standing up to the daily knocks of a shop counter, and it breaks safely rather than into sharp pieces if it is ever struck.
- A lock for everyday peace of mind: The sliding doors lock and two keys come supplied, giving a sensible deterrent that keeps valuables safe from casual handling in a shop or at an event. For a high-security setting a heavier lockable counter is the better choice.
- Glass shelves that tier the display: Fixed glass shelves lift the stock into layers, so more pieces are visible at once and light passes down through the case, rather than everything sitting flat on one level where the back rows get lost from view.
- Ready to use, easy to move: It arrives fully built with nothing to assemble, and stays light enough to pick up and reposition, so the same cabinet works on a counter one week and a trade-show stand the next without any dismantling.
- Exclusive to Displaysense: The CTS3 is our own design and is not stocked by other retailers, so it will not turn up on a competing shop counter down the road, and matching units are easy to add later.
Where a Portable Lockable Display Cabinet Proves Its Worth
| Jewellers and Watch Shops | Rings, watches and fine pieces sit tiered on glass shelves behind toughened glass, locked away but still fully on view to a customer. Staff reach them through the sliding doors from behind the counter, keeping high-value stock secure and to hand without slowing a sale. |
| Phone and Technology Shops | Handsets, accessories and gadgets show clearly at the till where customers wait, protected from being picked up and pocketed. The locked case lets small, tempting tech be displayed openly at the till rather than kept out the back, so customers can see it while it stays safe. |
| Gift, Souvenir and Museum Shops | Premium lines, limited editions and delicate keepsakes gain a tidy, secure home on the counter. Tiered shelves put more of the range on show in a small footprint, and naturally drawing the eye to the best pieces as people pay at the till. |
| Trade Shows, Pop-Ups and Exhibitions | A self-contained, ready-built case travels to a stand and locks up samples or prototypes overnight. Light enough to carry in and set down in minutes, it gives a temporary display the same secure, finished look as a permanent shop fit-out. |
| Galleries and Heritage Sites | Small artefacts and art pieces display at counter height behind clear glass that keeps hands off. A compact case suits a shop area or a foyer where a large freestanding cabinet would be too much for the space. |
| Receptions and Award Displays | Trophies, brand pieces and signed items give a reception desk a polished, cared-for look while staying locked away and dust-free behind the glass. The silver frame suits a corporate setting and keeps the display looking deliberate. |
Want Black, or a Lit Tower Instead?
The same counter cabinet comes in a black finish for darker interiors. If you want built-in lighting and more height, the CTS5 is a silver tower cabinet with an LED light and shelves.
Call us on 01279460460 or ask our team which counter cabinet best fits your stock and space.
The Displaysense CTS3 is a silver aluminium glass counter-top display cabinet with lockable sliding doors and glass shelves. It measures 450mm high x 600mm wide x 300mm deep and weighs 14kg. The glass is 6mm toughened safety glass, and the sliding doors are fixed to the right, are not reversible, and lock with two supplied keys. The lock is a basic deterrent suitable for retail and event settings rather than high security. Glass shelves are fixed rather than adjustable. The cabinet arrives pre-built and fully assembled for indoor use only. It is exclusive to Displaysense as a Displaysense design, sold only through Displaysense. Suitable for jewellery, watches, technology, collectibles, branded merchandise and awards, on retail counters, exhibition stands, pop-up and trade-show displays, receptions and galleries. Also available in black as the CTS3BK, and as the LED-lit silver tower CTS5. Displaysense, UK display product specialists since 1978. Free UK mainland delivery.
Description
Sliding doors are what set this cabinet apart from a lift-lid case. Instead of a top that hinges up into the way, the doors run sideways on a track at the back, so a member of staff opens the case from behind the counter without a panel swinging out towards a customer. On this model the doors are fixed to the right and do not reverse, so the cabinet is set up to be worked from one side, which suits a fixed spot behind a till. It keeps serving quick in a tight retail space where a lifting lid would need clearance above and in front.
Showing valuables off clearly while keeping them tough enough for a shop floor is the job of the glass, and here it is toughened safety glass. Stock reads clearly through it from the front and both sides, so nothing is hidden, and the glass is far stronger than plain glass, breaking into blunt pieces rather than shards if it ever takes a hard knock. Inside, fixed glass shelves tier the display into layers, so more pieces are on show at once and light travels down through the case instead of the back rows being lost behind the front.
Arriving fully built is a bigger deal than it sounds for a cabinet that moves around. It ships assembled, with no flat-pack and nothing to screw together, so it works the moment it is set down, and a single member of staff can carry it in. That combination is what lets the same case earn its keep behind a till one week and travel to a trade show or a pop-up the next, locking samples away overnight and packing down without a rebuild. A basic lock and two keys give a sensible deterrent for retail and event use, though a high-security setting would call for a heavier lockable counter.
Being exclusive to Displaysense is part of what the CTS3 offers. Sold only through us and never through other suppliers or general retailers, it is not a cabinet a rival shop can buy off the shelf, so the case on your counter stays particular to your own display. It also keeps the range consistent for anyone who orders more units later or lines up matching cabinets across several counters or sites.
What Ships in Your Pack
- 1 x silver aluminium glass counter-top display cabinet, pre-built with toughened safety glass and fixed glass shelves
- 1 x set of lockable sliding doors, fixed to the right
- 2 x keys for the door lock
Choosing Between Counter Cabinets?
If you are weighing up the sliding-door CTS3 against a lit tower or a black finish, our team can talk through how each one looks on a counter and which suits the stock and the space you are working with.
Call us on 01279460460 or tell us your setup and we will point you to the right cabinet.
The Displaysense CTS3 is a silver aluminium glass counter-top display cabinet with lockable sliding doors and glass shelves. It measures 450mm high x 600mm wide x 300mm deep and weighs 14kg. The glass is 6mm toughened safety glass, and the sliding doors are fixed to the right, are not reversible, and lock with two supplied keys. The lock is a basic deterrent suitable for retail and event settings rather than high security. Glass shelves are fixed rather than adjustable. The cabinet arrives pre-built and fully assembled for indoor use only. It is exclusive to Displaysense as a Displaysense design, sold only through Displaysense. Suitable for jewellery, watches, technology, collectibles, branded merchandise and awards, on retail counters, exhibition stands, pop-up and trade-show displays, receptions and galleries. Also available in black as the CTS3BK, and as the LED-lit silver tower CTS5. Displaysense, UK display product specialists since 1978. Free UK mainland delivery.
Specifications
Full specifications for the CTS3, a lockable silver aluminium glass counter-top display cabinet with sliding doors and glass shelves. It is a pre-built, exclusive Displaysense cabinet for indoor use, made to show and secure small valuables on a counter or at an event.
600mm
Counter Width
Lockable
Sliding Doors
Pre-Built
No Tools
Toughened
Safety Glass
Exclusive
To Displaysense
| Specification | Detail | What This Means for You |
|---|---|---|
| Finish | Silver aluminium | A slim, clean silver frame that suits a shop counter, an event stand or a reception desk alike, keeping all the focus on the stock rather than the case. |
| Cabinet Size | 450mm (H) x 600mm (W) x 300mm (D) | A low, wide counter footprint that holds a good spread of small items on the counter while still leaving room to serve customers beside it. |
| Weight | 14kg | Sturdy and stable on a counter yet light enough for one person to lift and carry to a trade show, or move between sites, without help. |
| Glass | 6mm toughened safety glass | A clear view of the stock from the front and both sides, strong enough for daily shop use and safe if it is ever struck hard, as it breaks into blunt pieces. |
| Doors | Lockable sliding doors, fixed to the right | Staff reach the stock from behind on a sliding track, with no door swinging out into the counter or a customer's space, which keeps serving quick. |
| Door Direction | Not reversible | The doors work from the right side only, so the cabinet is best set in a fixed spot behind a till or on a stand where it is always worked from one side. |
| Shelves | Fixed glass shelves | Tiered glass layers put more stock on view at once and let light travel down through the case, though the shelf heights are set rather than adjustable. |
| Security | Basic lock, two keys supplied | A sensible deterrent for supervised retail and event use. For high-security needs, or unattended high-value stock, a heavier fully lockable counter is a better fit. |
| Assembly | Pre-built, fully assembled | No flat-pack and no tools, so the cabinet is working the moment it is set down on the counter and packs away again without any rebuild. |
| Use | Indoor use only | Made for indoor counters and stands only, which protects the aluminium frame, the glass and the lock from damp, rain and weather. |
| Exclusivity | Exclusive to Displaysense | A Displaysense design sold only through us, so the case stays particular to your own display and stays easy to match with more units later. |
| Also Available In | Black (CTS3BK); LED silver tower (CTS5) | The same sliding-door cabinet in black, or the taller CTS5 tower with a built-in LED light for a lit, higher display. |
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
Common Questions About the CTS3 Counter Cabinet
Q: What is the best lockable counter cabinet for jewellery or tech in a shop or at an event?
A: The best lockable counter cabinet for jewellery or tech in a shop or at an event is the CTS3, a silver aluminium glass counter-top cabinet with sliding doors. It shows stock behind 6mm toughened safety glass on tiered glass shelves, locks with two keys, and arrives fully built with nothing to assemble. It is light enough to carry to a trade show, so the very same cabinet works on a shop counter and on an event stand.
Q: How do the sliding doors on this display cabinet work?
A: On this counter cabinet, the sliding doors run sideways along a track at the back, so staff open the case from behind the counter with nothing swinging out towards a customer or into the aisle. They are fixed to the right and lock shut with the two supplied keys, which keeps access neat and controlled in a tight space behind a till.
Q: Are the sliding doors on this display cabinet reversible?
A: No. The sliding doors on this display cabinet are fixed to the right and cannot be reversed to the other side. Because of that, the cabinet is best placed in a set spot behind a till or on a stand where it is always reached and worked from the same side.
Q: Can the shelves in this glass cabinet be rearranged?
A: No. The glass shelves in this counter cabinet are fixed rather than adjustable, so the cabinet arrives ready to fill with the shelf layout already set for you. You simply place your items across the tiered shelves and lock the doors, with no assembly or shelf setting needed first.
Q: How secure is the lock on this counter display cabinet?
A: The lock and two keys give a basic level of security that suits a supervised retail counter or an event stand, keeping valuables safe from casual handling and opportunist theft. It is a deterrent rather than a high-security safe, so for very high-value stock or unattended displays a heavier fully lockable counter would be the better choice.
Q: Is the glass on this counter display cabinet strong enough for a busy shop?
A: Yes. The panels are 6mm toughened safety glass, much stronger than ordinary glass and able to take the daily knocks of a shop counter. If it is ever struck hard enough to break, it crumbles into small blunt pieces rather than sharp shards, which is far safer around staff and customers on a busy floor.
Q: Does this counter cabinet need assembling?
A: No. This counter cabinet arrives pre-built and fully put together, so there is no flat-pack stage and no tools needed. You simply set it on the counter, place your stock inside and lock the doors, and it is ready to display straight away.
Q: Is this display cabinet easy to move to a trade show or between sites?
A: Yes. This display cabinet is a self-contained case, sturdy on a counter yet light enough for one person to lift and carry. Because there is nothing to dismantle or rebuild, it packs away and sets up quickly, which makes it well suited to pop-ups, trade shows and moving stock between different shops.
Q: How does the CTS3 compare to the LED-lit CTS5?
A: The CTS3 is a low, wide sliding-door cabinet that sits flat on a counter and is easy to move. The CTS5 is a taller silver tower with a built-in LED light and shelves, better suited to a fixed spot where you want lit height and more display levels. The CTS3 is the more portable, everyday counter choice, and it costs less to run since there is no lighting to power.
Q: How do I keep this glass display cabinet looking good?
A: To keep this display cabinet looking its best, wipe the glass down regularly with a microfibre cloth and a streak-free glass cleaner, and clean the aluminium frame with a soft, damp cloth. Keeping it in a dry indoor spot and away from harsh or abrasive chemicals will keep the glass clear and the aluminium frame looking sharp for years.
Q: Is the CTS3 exclusive to Displaysense?
A: Yes. The CTS3 is a Displaysense design sold only through us, so it is not stocked by any other suppliers. That keeps your display particular to your own shop or stand, and it makes it easy to add matching cabinets later across more counters or additional sites.
Q: Can this counter display cabinet be used outdoors?
A: No. The CTS3 is for indoor use only. Keeping it inside protects the aluminium frame, the glass and the lock from rain and damp, which an outdoor position would expose them to. For an outdoor display you would need a purpose-built weatherproof cabinet instead.
Knowledge Hub
Displaying and Securing Stock on a Counter
A lockable counter case is only ever as good as the display you build inside it. How you arrange the stock, keep it secure and present it to customers all shape how hard a counter cabinet works for a shop. These guides from the Displaysense knowledge hub cover the retail thinking behind a strong, safe and profitable counter display.
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A good quality display case,
"A good quality display case, easy to assemble. Having an extra pair of hands at the initial stage of holding the glass sides in place is helpful. Looks very smart in its location!"
Great product id buy again
"Great product id buy again"
"Looks great!"
Im very happywith my purchase
"Im very happywith my purchase of 2 of these cabinets. They were easy to put together and when filled with my jewellery, they look amazing. They were also delivered within 2 days of order which was impressive. Thnk you."
"As described , great quality , quick delivery!"
Quality sturdy cabinet , easy
"Quality sturdy cabinet , easy to assemble, great product and very good value."
"Love these"
First cabinet arrived broken, but
"First cabinet arrived broken, but a new one was sent out immediately. Nice cabinet and lockable which is great."
It looks good and is
"It looks good and is of quality, easy to install."
