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Oak, the traditional choice
It has been explained on many parts of this site that the origin of the wardrobe was as a complete room in which to keep the robes of the nobility.  The person charged with this duty would, of course, have been the ward of the robes.  As the country prospered, a new class of people began to own their own houses which were more elaborate than the simple huts or hovels of the majority.   It was not practical or necessary for them to have separate rooms for their clothes and so the wardrobe as a freestanding upright chest came into existence.

Traditionally furniture that was made for the more affluent classes in society would be made in the better quality timbers – and this would typically be oak.  Therefore the earliest wardrobes as we might recognise them would have been oak wardrobes.  Oak was in plentiful supply as it covered large parts of the country in the 16th and 17th Centuries.  It was an almost universal construction material – the plastic of its day.  Oak was used for buildings, furniture, carts and boats or ships, in fact almost everything that was made would have had a version made of oak.  

Oak 'does most things well'
Oak is a slow growing tree.  It has a dense timber that does most things well.  For example, it is not as rot resistant as sweet chestnut when used for fencing, but it is still a very good material for fencing.  It does not work as well (it cannot be carved as easily) as lime, but is still a good wood to carve.  It may not be as pretty as walnut or mahogany, but still has a beautiful grain pattern.  A perfect material in fact, for making an oak wardrobe.  

The oak was in plentiful supply until the middle of the 18th Century when the demands for more ships for Britain’s Royal and Merchant navies began to use timber at greater rates.  This was later exacerbated by the onset of the Industrial Revolution that demanded wood for iron making before the method of using coal was perfected.  This took far more timber than would have been needed to make an oak wardrobe for every household in the country and was a time when people first realised that maintaining oak woodlands for the value of their timber was important.  One of the areas where woodland management with a view to future timber needs started to be practiced was the Forest of Dean on the Gloucestershire borders.

The connection between HMS Victory and oak wardrobes
The forest of Dean is generally thought to have been the source of the oak used for building such famous ships as the Mary Rose and HMS Victory – the world’s oldest naval ship still in commission.

The next big depredation of the oak woodlands of Britain came about with the advent of the First World War.  The trench warfare that characterised fighting on the Western Front needed large supplies of wood to shore up the sides of the trenches and dugouts.  Oak woodlands were clear felled to meet this huge demand.  After the end of the First World War it was realised that Britain’s woodlands had a strategic value to the defence of the country – without timber supplies, it was argued, Britain would have been unable to prosecute the war.  Consequently in 1919 the Forestry Commission was established to protect and enhance Britain’s woodlands.  

Despite this, there was still a shortage of wood during the Second World War, to the extent that for a short period it was actually a criminal offence to make wooden furniture.

We hope to have helped in your search for great quality solid Oak Wardrobes.

Oak Wardrobe
Our oak wardrobes are made from only 100% solid wood, they are not only beautiful they have an aesthetic appeal to any home. Oak wood can last for years and this is one simple reason why people purchase oak furniture especially oak wardrobes.
There is a wide variety of different styles here on right price furniture's website for sale at great prices. Oak wardrobes can work either storing clothes in your bedroom or for storing other items such as clothes or shoes in your hallway, back room or spare room. You will find solid oak wardrobes in houses all over the world.
The oak wardrobes for sale on right price furniture can easily be the centrepiece to any room, and with its gradual darkening process as the timber matures this adds extra character and individuality to each piece. Oak wardrobes not only provide a huge amount of storage but also add charm to any room.

When you do decide to purchase a oak wardrobe you do need to consider, style, colour and price, these are all important points which need to be looked at before buying such a large item. Here at right price furniture we sell many different styles of oak wardrobes, you can choose from dark wardrobes, light wardrobes, rustic wardrobes and modern wardrobes. Each with an individual style and made from solid oak. When decorating your room its obviously a very personal thing, and achieving the idea of a look which you have can be a task in it self. Getting the correct look for your room needs to be balanced between a relaxing and interesting style, oak wardrobes can help achieve this. They have a great presence and also a fantastic style. A modern, contemporary style wardrobe has a very sleek appearance and have very few embellishments and are very sturdy and great for storage.

We have a wide choice of oak wardrobes with drawers, with a great deal of hanging space we also provide extra storage with a dovetailed solid oak drawer as well. Each of our solid oak wardrobes are sturdy and are designed to last for years. With easy home assembly and delivery to a room of your choice buying furniture online has never been so easy. Its natural hardness and density make it resistant to wear, which is an important quality when it comes to buying such a large piece.

In UK oak wardrobes are sold in stores up and down the country, here are right price furniture we have oak wardrobes for sale at amazing prices, they are cheap and affordable which you don't usually get with solid oak furniture.

Oak Wardrobes are without the doubt the best thing you can spend money on in terms of furniture. Whilst flat packed wardrobes may do a good job of holding all your clothes, if you have to move, the chances are the wardrobes wont be as secure the next time you put them up. Whilst flat packed wardrobes are cheap, with our Solid Oak Wardrobes, you will probably end up passing them down, to the next younger generation – They are built to last. Check out our full range of other bedroom furniture.