Best Display for Saber Collection?

[Griff13]

Hello all!

I am looking for a cool way to display my saber collection and was wondering where the best options might be found. Looking for more of a glass display case or cabinet with glass fronts. Any opinions would be appreciated!

 

[JoeG]

I forget who it was, but someone posted pics of a Billy book shelf from IKEA with a glass door and they installed a wine rack inside. That always looked very nice to me.

 

[gregday]

For stands, I really like QuestDesignCanada on Etsy. There's a few options depending on how many sabers you have.

Star Wars Triple Lightsaber Display Stand With LED Lights - Etsy

This Costume Weapons item by QuestDesignCanada has 880 favorites from Etsy shoppers. Ships from Canada. Listed on Jan 3, 2023

www.etsy.com

 

[Griff13]

Thank you!

 

[cdyoung]

Griff13, you may find some great ideas from other members on this thread:

How do you display/group your lightsabers (by movie, character, etc.)?

I’m going to be designing some new stands for my lightsabers, as I have been able to re-acquire a large number that I had to liquidate years ago. But am having some trouble deciding the “order” they should go in. They are going to be 4 tiered stands to go inside Detolf cases (except for the Maul...

www.therpf.com

 

[Griff13]

Griff13, you may find some great ideas from other members on this thread:

How do you display/group your lightsabers (by movie, character, etc.)?

I’m going to be designing some new stands for my lightsabers, as I have been able to re-acquire a large number that I had to liquidate years ago. But am having some trouble deciding the “order” they should go in. They are going to be 4 tiered stands to go inside Detolf cases (except for the Maul...

www.therpf.com

Thanks!

 

[NeoRutty]

With all the hilts around, you’d think someone was making a case, like a suitcase with compartments you can close

If my woodshop buddy wasn’t so busy I’d commission a trunk that opened like a sewing kit… levels that span out.

But it’s ways just racks or single boxes

 

[JoeG]

There's the display I was thinking of!

How do you display/group your lightsabers (by movie, character, etc.)?

I’m going to be designing some new stands for my lightsabers, as I have been able to re-acquire a large number that I had to liquidate years ago. But am having some trouble deciding the “order” they should go in. They are going to be 4 tiered stands to go inside Detolf cases (except for the Maul...

www.therpf.com

With all the hilts around, you’d think someone was making a case, like a suitcase with compartments you can close

If my woodshop buddy wasn’t so busy I’d commission a trunk that opened like a sewing kit… levels that span out.

But it’s ways just racks or single boxes

I always wanted a full size replica of Obi Wan's chest for exactly this idea.

 

[Sluis Van Shipyards]

With all the hilts around, you’d think someone was making a case, like a suitcase with compartments you can close

If my woodshop buddy wasn’t so busy I’d commission a trunk that opened like a sewing kit… levels that span out.

But it’s ways just racks or single boxes

I've had something similar kicking around in my head because I figured that a Jedi would probably have a kit they took with them to repair their lightsaber. Maybe have some "tools" and a bunch of extra lightsaber parts for repairs.

 

[darthwhitey]

To achieve a more collated "museum" look, I bought three "jewelry cases" to display themed props. I use one for lightsabers (and a couple other SW weapons.)

It gives a really clean look, the props stay safe and dust free and keep hands off. (The cases even lock.)

With some good lighting they really look great! (But hard to photograph well!)

 

[darthwhitey]

Another option could be this glass "shadow box" display coffee table I found...

Shadow Box Metal and Glass Coffee Table

Shop our Shadow Box Metal and Glass Coffee Table on sale. Featuring a glass enclosure with matte-black metal and brass knobs.

www.zinhome.com

I use mine for LOTR "Fellowship" weapons, but it would work great for lightsabers and other SW weapons! I've seen a guy use it for the big Lego Millennium Falcon!

 

[Mara Jade's Father]

I forget who it was, but someone posted pics of a Billy book shelf from IKEA with a glass door and they installed a wine rack inside. That always looked very nice to me.

Could be me or could be others as I have been promoting the use of wine racks for cheap but space saving options for saber display for years. However I will say I got the idea for wine racks from an old RPF member about 24 years ago named Amber Padawan Learner. This is an older picture. This is an Ikea bookshelf and does have the optional glass door added.

One of the thing I like about the wine racks... or now that 3D printing is a thing, any type of stand that promotes stacking of the hilts. This way you can display more hilts in a smaller space. You may not have an issue now, but you have to ask yourself if you plan for your collection to grow. If so, then how will you integrate them in to your display?

Of course you probably know of the Detolf Ikea glass cabinets. They are very affordable. I recommend those over a book case because the all grass sides allow for you to see more angles of the hilt and better lighting. If you had wine a wine rack like the one in the image or some other four tiered vertical rack, you could put two rack on each Detolf shelf. That means you could easily display 32 hilt in one location plus some other ascetically pleasing items around them.

 

[Trooper_trent]

I forget who it was, but someone posted pics of a Billy book shelf from IKEA with a glass door and they installed a wine rack inside. That always looked very nice to me.

That might've been mine.

What do y'all use for lightsaber case/stand sources?

With custom sabers becoming the best of the best lately, I am wanting a nice looking display option that also protects from the bane of my existence - dust. Single tier, multi tier... I'm not sure what I want or what is out there. What do you guys use?

www.therpf.com

 

[JoeG]

That might've been mine.

What do y'all use for lightsaber case/stand sources?

With custom sabers becoming the best of the best lately, I am wanting a nice looking display option that also protects from the bane of my existence - dust. Single tier, multi tier... I'm not sure what I want or what is out there. What do you guys use?

www.therpf.com

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Yup! I'm totally going to copy your idea one of these days!

 

[goldcylon]

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Could be me or could be others as I have been promoting the use of wine racks for cheap but space saving options for saber display for years. However I will say I got the idea for wine racks from an old RPF member about 24 years ago named Amber Padawan Learner. This is an older picture. This is an Ikea bookshelf and does have the optional glass door added.

One of the thing I like about the wine racks... or now that 3D printing is a thing, any type of stand that promotes stacking of the hilts. This way you can display more hilts in a smaller space. You may not have an issue now, but you have to ask yourself if you plan for your collection to grow. If so, then how will you integrate them in to your display?

Of course you probably know of the Detolf Ikea glass cabinets. They are very affordable. I recommend those over a book case because the all grass sides allow for you to see more angles of the hilt and better lighting. If you had wine a wine rack like the one in the image or some other four tiered vertical rack, you could put two rack on each Detolf shelf. That means you could easily display 32 hilt in one location plus some other ascetically pleasing items around them.

Clever and economical MJF.

 

[Griff13]

To achieve a more collated "museum" look, I bought three "jewelry cases" to display themed props. I use one for lightsabers (and a couple other SW weapons.)

It gives a really clean look, the props stay safe and dust free and keep hands off. (The cases even lock.)

With some good lighting they really look great! (But hard to photograph well!)

Very nice!

 

[Hecubus114]

I measured out all my sabers and designed my own 5 tier stands, which I had laser cut in acrylic. I wanted to get the most out of each Detolf shelf that I could.

 

[Griff13]

I measured out all my sabers and designed my own 5 tier stands, which I had laser cut in acrylic. I wanted to get the most out of each Detolf shelf that I could.

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That’s quite the display!!

 

[Hecubus114]

That’s quite the display!!

Thanks!

 

[GreyGuard38]

Crikeys! I am NOT worthy!!