Oscar Wilde once said that after 30 years of age, each man is responsible for his own face. What he meant by that was that after 30 years the so called natural beauty of youth fades, however the beauty of the person you are within remains. The lines of a happy smiling face will remain as will the lines of a compassionate face or a wise face or even a committed face. This is the deeper beauty of achievement reflected in one’s face as opposed to the shallow good looks of youth and is one we are all directly responsible for. In a way the same can be said about the greater, deeper value found in an antique pine wardrobe.
In a way any antique has been ‘through the wars’ so to speak and will have thus proven itself or its particular character and the quality of its workmanship by its endurance. There will most likely be lines on the wardrobe, but oftentimes these lines add to the furniture piece’s character, just like they do on a human face. The scratches someone might have made to measure their child’s growth or the heart and initials of young lovers. All these add to the history of the piece and thus its character and as a consequence, its value.
Another fun thing about purchasing an antique wardrobe or any antique piece for that matter is that when you research any site offering these items, the price is often negotiable. If you are a skilled negotiator, who knows what kind of great deal you could secure for yourself while acquiring a really great investment! You will find out just how great an investment while going through the negotiating process and investigating the piece’s history.
So check out some of the sites that are offering a wide range of antique pine wardrobes from a number of countries. You will be spoiled for the range of styles and different ages of the items on sale; all of them displaying the deep character that comes with age and quality.
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