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Mahogany furniture is the top-of-the-line and cream-of-the crop. It is the deluxe standard for home furnishings and other refinements such as paneling and decorative carving. It is considered world-wide, as it has been through the ages, the superior wood for furniture, cabinetry, pianos and other musical instruments.

Much of the quality furnishings made in American in the eighteenth and nineteenth century was made of mahogany. This wood has not only beauty and elegance, but its durability and strength is unsurpassed. The pieces you purchase today will last not only through your lifetime but through generations.

It is a rare wood, and like all things rare, expensive. Known for its deep, reddish-brown color that only improves with age, giving a timeless quality. It polishes to a high luster. If you shop in antique stores, you probably have seen beautiful dining sets, chest of drawers, headboards and armoires. While admiring the rich color and fine patina, you may have also noticed a high price tag. Purchasing these pieces is an investment, as all top-quality goods are.

If you are looking to purchase new mahogany furnishings, beware of cheap imitations, often made of particleboard or veneer. Or it may be solid wood dressed up to look like the real thing. If you come across a label that says Philippine mahogany, it is not genuine, but a facsimile. These imitators may look fine on the surface. You may want to purchase them but know they are not investment pieces. Or necessarily durable.

If you are unable to afford to furnish your rooms in mahogany, it is worth it to purchase one or two smaller pieces. Having a few quality pieces will add sophistication to your rooms. Over time you can collect other pieces, especially if you spend time at auctions or antiquing. When you spot a bargain, go for it. Genuine mahogany is usually marked with a decal attesting to its authenticity. Make sure you know what you are buying.

Online stores allow you to look at second-hand and antique furniture and you can gain a wealth of knowledge. But nothing is more satisfying than seeing in person the luster and be able to run your fingers along the grain of the wood. It has not aged, weathered or gone out of fashion. Like fine wine, it only improves with age.

Train your eye to recognize quality by looking at displays in art museums and history museums. If your taste responds only to the best, you will enjoy not only living with, but enhancing your collection of mahogany furniture.

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