Wardrobe Furniture Spot

Mahogany first came to prominence as a preferred wood for the construction of furniture around 1725-30 when it overtook walnut. Mahogany at the time was an economical wood to make furniture with and it is a hard, crisp and durable type of wood that was able to be used for fine furniture. Mahogany wardrobes became synonymous with the early to late Georgian style and were made with solid proportions, robust decorations and ornamentation.

Back in the mid-18th century mahogany was considered a cheap material to use in the construction of wardrobes and other pieces of furniture. Fortunately mahogany is a hard wood that not only looks extremely appealing but it is also extremely durable. When it has been finished and polished it takes on a deeply beautiful appearance.

Take a look at the following mahogany wardrobes available to buy.

	Proman Lancaster Wardrobe Valet - VL16141 (Mahogany) (39"H x 12"W x 12"D) Sale Price: $53.00
	Keep your freshly pressed suit neat with the Proman Lancaster Wardrobe Valet. There is a place for everything, making it easy to get ready in the morning. The PCV covered pants bar ensures that clothes stay in place...

	Queen Anne Style Cherry Finish Wood Jewelry Armoire with 5 Drawers List Price: $159.99 Sale Price: $89.99 Average Rating:
	What do you think? This is such a beautiful jewelry / lingerie chest. It has a classy cherry finish, and is made well. The top has a mirror, the sides swing open, and there are 5 drawers including a top jewelry compartment under the lid...

Excalibur Wardrobe Valet-W/Power Strip-Mahogany - by Proman (Dark Mahogany) (3' 11"H x 1' 6"W x 1' 7"D) List Price: $185.00 Sale Price: $131.11

A wardrobe valet is a great way to lay out suits and shirts - but isn't it a little too traditional for a modern businessman? Not anymore! The Excalibur Wardrobe Valet features a built in power strip with a surge protector! Now, while your shirt, jacket, and trousers are neatly hanging - you can also charge your cell phone, PDA, and other electronic essentials! This 6 outlet power strip is secured in the back of this valet, which has slits which keep wires separate and organized...

	Wardrobe Bar Mounting Spacers - Red Mahogany Sale Price: $5.59
	Add a sturdy and stylish wardrobe bar into your John Louis Wood Closet design with these Red Mahogany Closet Rod Mounting Spacer. These spacers allow you to easily install a Red Mahogany Wardrobe Bar below the front edge of a coordinating wood closet shelf and are sold in a set of three to accommodate a full 72" rod...

	Ventilated Wood Wardrobe Bar - Red Mahogany Sale Price: $9.59
	Complete your John Louis Home custom closet design with a sturdy and stylish Red Mahogany Wardrobe Bar. This wood closet rod mounts into a ventilated wood closet with the use of matching Installation Spacers can easily be cut to a custom length and also functions as a vertical support bar used in the Standard Wood Closet System...

These days mahogany wardrobes are prized pieces with the wood itself very expensive and rarely used in the manufacture of furniture. Because of its scarcity, antique mahogany wardrobes are now very expensive and keenly sought after.

The feature of mahogany as a wood is that it takes on such a rich and lustrous appearance when it has been polished to a high gloss. It results in wardrobes that not only look interesting but also look high class. So much so that mahogany is considered today as the mark of the most highly regarded wood that your wardrobe can be made from.

Just like wardrobes made out of oak or pine, there are mahogany wardrobes that are available in 2-door, 3-door and 4 door configurations. You may also find mahogany wardrobes made by one of the furniture greats such as Chippendale, Hepplewhite, Sheraton or Adam.

Mahogany wardrobes can be found in all sorts of styles from the Georgian era right through the French Renaissance period. It’s a wood that was able to relay the finest features in the wood and was a great display for all of the inlay work and design ideas that went into each piece.

There are many ways to get hold of a quality mahogany wardrobe although sometimes it might take a little bit of patience to ensure that the piece you find is the one you actually need. The temptation is to rush in quickly and make the purchase. But remember, the same rules apply for mahogany wardrobes as they do for other wardrobes – ensure the quality of the wardrobe before you consider parting with your money.

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