On the home page I spoke a little on lingerie chests, on this page I will give you some insight on mirrored lingerie chests.
If you’re looking to buy a mirrored lingerie chest, then more than likely you want a chest that is more functional than the standard antique lingerie chest.
OK, so the first step in choosing mirrored lingerie chests is to make sure that the wood you choose goes with the current flow of your room. If you have an oak bed the last thing you want is a chest made from pine. Although those two types of wood go pretty good together, it’s always a good idea to keep the colors and types of woods neutral. Probably the most popular mirrored lingerie chests on the market now are either pine or mahogany.
Now that you know what type of wood/color you’re looking for, the next step is to choose the right size of chest that fit your room. Sizes on mirrored lingerie chests are pretty standard at 56.5H x 25.25W x 15.75D. They do make different sizes of chests, but I would say that a piece of furniture is no longer a mirrored lingerie chest is it’s significantly booger or smaller than the dimensions mentioned. At that point it’s a regular dresser or chest of drawers. Lingerie chest drawers are narrow, so the more the better. The amount of drawers will range from a 3 drawer chest to a 6 drawer chest. Elegance is up to your! On my own personal chest I have bow swooping lines and claw footed legs. It was my grandmother’s chest, so to say it’s an antique is an understatement. On that note, looking at yard sales is a fabulous place to pick up mirrored lingerie chests.
Last but not least the mirror is a vital component on you lingerie chest. After all, that’s what separates a standard lingerie chest from a mirrored lingerie chests. The best piece of advice I can give you on buying one of these units is to make sure the height of the mirror fits your room. Since these types of chests are taller than standard dressers, the mirrors really stretch them out and make pretty tall. It’s also recommended since you are dealing with glass furniture that you have it installed professionally. Also, ask the retailer if they offer insurance on the delivery. This is very important if purchasing your mirrored lingerie chest online. The quality of the mirror should not mater, but there is a different level of thickness on the glass and the thicker the mirror is, the more durable it will be.