Is the top part a mirror? Does it detach? I would consider putting the mirror on a wall and use the bottom as a side table. I'd also paint it a pretty accent color. Navy, cream, charcoal, whatever would work in your space.

New knobs? Do you have a spot for it as is? If you take it apart it's less interesting.

Was your mother-in-law a creative person? It looks like it might have been meant to be a hall tree, although most hall trees have hooks for hats and coats.

The top is a glass door that has glass shelves in package
2 separate pieces that she used together to showcase are collection of ceramic shoes

It's cute but I'd paint it a different color. If you don't use if for display, I'd replace the glass with a mirror.

So sorry for the loss of your mother-in-law.

That’s such a cute cabinet, I’d be hesitant to paint it (the bottom piece). I’d probably take it apart and use the bottom as a little accent table somewhere. Am I right in guessing the pieces weren’t originally a set, but the top was added on later?

The top, I’d just set it on the floor and use it for — displaying loved objects, or in a bathroom if space permits (for towels, linens, etc), or just anywhere it’d fit in your house. I wouldn’t hesitate as much painting it, as it doesn’t look to be antique or vintage (maybe I’m wrong about that).

Or, keep the bottom and sell/donate the top if you don’t have a spot for it?

Or, if they were originally a set, and you don’t want to separate them, you could paint it all. But tell me first so I can hide my eyes. :D

I like Olychick’s idea of marble!

I was definitely thinking of painting dark gray