Oak Jewelry Armoire: Best for Quality, Durability and Style

While other woods and finishes are becoming increasingly popular, oak continues to be preferred by many people who want a durable, quality armoire for jewelry storage. Other woods such as maple, cherry and walnut are also popular, and more modern jewelry armoires tend to be finished with a more chic exterior such as black or white. However, if you want a cabinet in which to store your valuables that not only stands the test of time, but holds its monetary value, you can't go wrong with an oak jewelry armoire.

Here are several practical reasons to choose an oak jewelry armoire:

Provides a hard wood finish

Some other woods and finishes just aren't as hard and don't resist everyday wear as well as solid oak. For example, a pine jewelry armoire, while very attractive, will not resist bumps or dents like a harder wood. It is soft and is easily dinged and dented. The same wear and tear on solid oak will not cause it to become noticeably damaged or worn. This type of wood stands up to every day use very well and can look almost as new 10 years later, as the day you purchased it.

Ages nicely over time

Solid oak undergoes a natural aging process and will gradually show an even richer finish than when first manufactured. Most oak armoires for jewelry are finished with a clear, polyurethane finish that shows the rich grain. This allows the real wood to be exposed to common sunlight, which gradually produces a softer, golden dark hue over time. Golden oak or white oak are most commonly used to build furniture, with golden oak being used more often. White oak was used more in past years, and you may find that some fine antique jewelry armoires are made from white oak. The hue is a bit different between aged white oak and golden oak, but both are exceptionally beautiful.

Good investment for your money

Since this wood is generally used to make higher end furniture pieces, jewelry armoire furniture and oak jewelry boxes tends to retain its value after purchase. In fact, if generally taken care of, you may find that some pieces will actually accrue in value over time. They can be one of the best furniture pieces that you own and become a great heirloom to pass down to someone in your family. Also, if you ever need to sell it, you will have no trouble in doing so. Well built oak armoires for jewelry hold up well over time and can last for many years, so that you never need to shop for another.

Durable

Since this wood is a hard wood and is naturally resistant to denting, it is often used in better quality jewelry armoires that are built to last. A piece of furniture that is built with solid oak wood with little or no wood veneers used, will last for many years. This type of wood also stands up to minor abuse and can be refinished to reveal its original, fine wood qualities. It is generally heavier than other types of wood, which also makes it more durable.

There are many different styles and designs made from this wood including mission, traditional and Queen Anne styling. There are also reproduction antique jewelry armoires that are made to replicate the beauty of yesteryear. An oak jewelry armoire offers great value for the money and can provide a lifetime of enjoyment that can then be passed down to the next generation.