There’s something truly majestic about an oak vanity, something that modern vanities simply cannot replicate. A long time ago, hardwood was the furniture material of choice. This was, of course, long before the proliferation of cheap plastic polymers. This was also long before the widespread adoption of the assembly line system. It was, simply put, a time when skilled artisans crafted their oak vanity entirely by hand, with skill and professionalism and artistry that modern machines can’t quite seem to replicate. And while many craftsmen imitated their works, they never made carbon copies. Because of this, each oak vanity made during this time were unique, and had distinctive characters and personalities of their own. Because every vanity was different, the owners could take pride in knowing that their bath vanity was a one-of-a-kind work of art that would forever be a symbol of individuality and timeless beauty.
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A Regal Oak Vanity Will Take You Back in Time
Monday, September 21st, 2009Oak Vanities and Your Classic Bathroom
Friday, June 26th, 2009Oak vanities have been important aspects of any bathroom for a long time now. Let’s take a trip back in time about a hundred years. This is a time before cheap plastic was invented. Wood still reigned supreme, and since the assembly line had yet to be invented, wood craftsmanship was a very valuable trade. A sense of care and pride went into what we now call antique vanities. While copies of certain patterns were certainly made, because they were not mass-produced each one seemed to have a sense of uniqueness. The owners of these oak vanities had a pride of ownership, a feeling that the vanity was theirs and theirs alone. (more…)
