Custom acrylic display cases
Made in Honolulu since 1950
Display cases for museums, shops and collectors in Hawaii
We build acrylic display cases in our shop in Iwilei, from a small countertop box to a 14-foot museum case. You give us the size and what’s going inside. We pick the material, cut it, polish it and put it together.
What we build
Cases sized to what goes inside
- Countertop and tabletop cases
- Covers that lift off a base
- Floor-standing cases
- Wall-mounted cases
- Cases with hinged doors and locks
- Risers and stands to set items at the right height
- Modular cases that break down to fit through doors and up stairs
Options
Pick the material and finish
| Clear acrylic | Cast acrylic, clear like glass and about half the weight |
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| UV-filtering acrylic | Helps protect fabric, paper and photos from fading |
| Non-glare acrylic | Cuts reflections under bright lights |
| Edges | Diamond-polished to a clear finish |
| Locks and hinges | Hinged doors and locking cases available |
| Joints | Cemented, or bent and heat-formed where we can, for fewer seams |
| Size | Up to 6' x 10' from one stock sheet. Larger cases are seamed or made from special-order sheet |
Recent work
Cases we've built
'Iolani PalaceA 10' x 10' case for Queen Lili'uokalani's quilt, with an arched top so it won't sag.
Bishop MuseumCNC-cut showcase panels, plus a 14-foot case for a feather artifact.
USS Missouri3/8" acrylic cases and risers for the "Pathway to Peace" exhibit, heat-formed to keep joints to a minimum.
Windward Community CollegeA freestanding case for a 17th-century Japanese screen, with a 6' x 10' arced front and no visible hardware.
How it works
From sketch to pickup
- Send dimensions, a sketch or a photo, and tell us what’s going inside.
- We recommend the thickness and material and send a quote.
- We build it in our shop and let you know when it’s ready.
- Pick it up in Iwilei. Neighbor-island orders ship by Young Brothers barge.
Questions
Common questions
How thick should my display case be?
It depends on the size of the case and what it holds. Bigger panels need thicker sheet so they don’t bow. We’ll recommend a thickness with your quote. See our acrylic thickness guide.
Acrylic or glass?
Acrylic is about half the weight of glass and far less likely to shatter, so it’s easier to move and safer around people. It scratches more easily than glass, so clean it with a soft cloth and plastic cleaner.
Can you protect items from fading?
Yes. We stock UV-filtering acrylic for cases holding fabric, paper, photos or other light-sensitive items.
How long does a custom case take?
It depends on the size of the case and the materials. We’ll give you a lead time with your quote.
Can you make a case bigger than a 4x8 sheet?
Yes. We stock sheets up to 6′ x 10′, and we’ve seamed sheets together for cases up to 14 feet long.
Friendly, local support
Have something to display?
Send us the size of the item, where the case will sit and a photo if you have one. We’ll recommend a design and send a quote.
No obligation. Quick review.