Antique Edwardian Era Wardrobes, Mahogany Wardrobe

The antique Edwardian period wardrobe can be a great furniture piece to have in your home. The wardrobe is a place to store clothes. The first wardrobe was a chest where clothes were usually stored. But with the development of luxury in the regal chambers, the designation of the wardrobe was improved to a room.

After some time, the wardrobe was shifted to a wall space which was made of lockers and cupboards.
Initially the wood for these wardrobes was exported from America to England. This began in the seventeenth century which the export of wood like oak followed by maple.

The American forests were completely depleted owing to the cutting of these trees. As a result of this export, in the Edwardian period we get to see wardrobes made of different kinds of wood.

This one is from gallantantiques.co.uk

When it comes to antique Edwardian period wardrobe, there are thus many options to choose from. Right from oak to mahogany, there are many different styles to choose from.

Inlaid mahogany was used to make the most sophisticated of wardrobes. It is not unusual to find a beautiful mahogany armoire wardrobe. If you have the space, you can also go for large antique wardrobes inlaid with mahogany for just about $1300.

But this does not mean that all of Edwardian wardrobe is costly and out of the common mans reach. For as little as $20, you can surprise your spouse with a cozy Edwardian Mahogany Mirror Door Wardrobe. If vintage is your style and you want your guests to be awestruck when they see your home, it is best to go for a large vintage mahogany wardrobe. This is available for as little as $300!

This one is from onlinegalleries.com

One of the main styles to inspire Edwardian furniture was the Art Noveau Movement. As a witness of that movement, those wardrobes had extreme curves, were inspired from nature and so had images of plants, flowers, insects and birds inscribed on them. Patterns of curving lines were another important trait of Art Noveau wardrobes.

So if you are going for antique Edwardian wardrobe, you can well adopt the Art Noveau style. It would light up your room like no other.