China cabinets are known to be more on the classical side, so a contemporary china cabinet takes something classic and makes it modern, hence the name change to modern display furniture or display unit.  Contemporary china cabinets, or display furniture have greater emphasis on sleek, trim lines and lighter colors. We can also call these modern china cabinets or modern display units “display shelving” or smart fixtures, display shelving systems or simply just modern furniture display cabinets. The idea is that all of these display units are made of contemporary design and have truly revolutionized the classical china cabinet into a modern glass display cabinet that will adapt to the modern decor.