| There is nothing quite like the charm of an antique | | | | today's mass-produced furniture is unable to match |
| wardrobe. It whispers in the language of the past, | | | | the standards of craftsmanship that were employed |
| telling a long and interesting story. The past is | | | | to produce the handmade item. However, with the |
| portrayed in a patina that defines the beauty and | | | | advancements in furniture manufacturing, the quality |
| individuality of the piece. This is not to say that a | | | | of mass-produced furniture is quite good. |
| new wardrobe is completely lacking in character and | | | | The style choices and storage flexibility of new and |
| beauty. There are advantages to both new and | | | | antique wardrobes is equally extensive. Some of the |
| antique wardrobes. The choice of an antique | | | | more elaborate wardrobes of the Victorian era are |
| wardrobe versus a new one generally comes down | | | | reproduced today. The simple lines and styling of the |
| to personal preference. But there are certain factors | | | | Shaker style wardrobe is a popular option in today's |
| that can influence your decision. | | | | furniture market. The variety of wood colors, stains |
| The cost of antique wardrobes can be prohibitive. | | | | and finishes is just as broad in the antique wardrobe |
| The expense of any restorative work performed is | | | | as it is in the new. Design of the antique wardrobe is |
| added into the price. The history of the piece may | | | | mimicked in today's styles. Depending on the level of |
| have significance; therefore, you are essentially | | | | restoration, differentiating between a new and an |
| buying a piece of history. An alternative to this would | | | | antique wardrobe can be difficult. |
| be to search flea markets for antique wardrobes and | | | | With the rising popularity of vintage and antique |
| do the restoration work yourself. This allows you to | | | | furniture, new wardrobes can be created to look like |
| create a wardrobe that is uniquely yours. However, | | | | a fine antique. With paint, stain and even some |
| this can be a very time-consuming task depending on | | | | carefully administered marring, the new wardrobe can |
| the age, condition and size of the wardrobe. | | | | take on the characteristics of an antique. Conversely, |
| Purchasing an antique wardrobe is environmentally | | | | there are many antique pieces that have been |
| responsible. You are buying an existing piece and | | | | completely restored to look brand new. |
| preserving our natural resources. There is a very | | | | The options for either a new or an antique wardrobe |
| large market currently for antique wardrobes. They | | | | are limitless. The factors of taste, cost, quality and |
| combine the functionality of today's furniture with | | | | availability can certainly help the decision. Overall, the |
| the character and beauty of history, while not taking | | | | choice between old and new is personal. An antique |
| anything from the environment. | | | | wardrobe captures the essence of the past. A new |
| The craftsmanship of an antique wardrobe may | | | | wardrobe can be transformed to mirror the charm |
| exceed that of today's manufactured versions. A | | | | and appeal of an antique. Old or new, the wardrobe |
| centuries old wardrobe is a statement to the extra | | | | is a functional piece that will add character and |
| care and skill that went into the making of it. Much of | | | | warmth to your home. |