7 Reasons to Buy Reproduction Furniture

1. Timeless Classics don’t date…

Antique Reproduction furniture will not date. It will be in the style of the century that it was originally designed for. For example Georgian or Victorian. Modern furniture on the other hand in say 10 or 20 years could well be viewed as dated or old fashioned. You could therefore argue that a reproduction piece is a better investment.

2. Practicality

Many reproduction pieces don’t just look the part they are also very practical. The solid mahogany reproduction Chest on Chest of Drawers (pictured below) is a great example of this. The chest itself has a relatively small footprint measuring just 109cm wide x 53cm deep (43″ x 21″) and offers fantastic storage with 4 full width drawers with 3 smaller ones at the top.

3. Quality Workmanship

Quality is another good reason to invest in antique reproduction furniture. Typically these pieces are handcrafted using tried and tested traditional cabinet making methods such as mortice and tenon and dovetail joints which add strength and durability. Many modern pieces are mass produced and manufactured using modern technology which may not last the test of time.

4. Value for Money

Cost is another factor to consider. Yes, if money is no object you can shop around for the perfect antique piece however this requires an investment of time as well as money. Spending hours visiting antique shops and auction rooms is all well and good but it can take a long time to find all of the pieces you need for just one room. In any event you could argue that a well made reproduction piece will, in time, become an antique of the future.

5. Size and Fit

Size can be an issue. You have seen the perfect antique piece but unfortunately; that French armoire is too large to go up your stairs or that dining table is too small to seat your large family for Sunday lunch.With an antique reproduction piece you can have that coveted armoire which is made in pieces so it will fit up your stairs easily.

If you cannot find a reproduction piece of furniture in the size that you need you can have it made to your bespoke requirements. It is less expensive than you might think. Check out our bespoke section for detailed information and then contact us for a no obligation quote.

6. Keeping up with Style

Fashion doesn’t just relate to clothing but also to furniture and home decoration with trends coming and going. Some people like to update their homes regularly including changing their furniture however this can become very expensive. Surely a more cost effective approach is to have a few classic reproduction pieces that you love mixed in with some cheaper more modern pieces which can be updated as fashions change.

7. Coordinating your Furniture

Some people like to mix and match their furniture combining old and new or different styles. However when buying a table and chairs many people prefer a matching set. You may even wish to add a sideboard in a matching style. This may be more difficult to achieve if you are buying antique furniture.

Finally…

With at least 7 reasons to buy classic, timeless, well-made and practical furniture I hope you feel it is well worth having a closer look at our range of antique reproduction furniture!

Thank you for reading this blog, if you would like to find out more about how our furniture is made I would recommend reading ‘What is Mindi Wood?’ blog.