Storage Cabinets — Expert Answer
Do glass-front storage cabinets provide any security?
Glass-front storage cabinets provide visibility without access security — standard glass doors with a lock will deter casual, opportunistic access (the lock prevents the door from opening) but the glass panel itself is vulnerable and does not deter a determined person. For security-critical storage, solid-door steel cabinets with a reinforced lock mechanism provide meaningfully better protection. Glass-front cabinets are appropriate for: displaying professional books or binders in a library or executive office; storing non-sensitive items in a clean, visible arrangement; and creating a display area where the visual organization of contents is part of the aesthetic goal. OfficeFurniture2go.com carries both glass-front and solid-door commercial storage cabinets — call 1-800-460-0858.