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18th Century Georgian Welsh Oak Linen Press Cupboard.
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18th Century Georgian Welsh Oak Linen Press Cupboard.

18th century
Description

This beautiful oak hanging press cupboard features a molded dentil cornice above a pair of shaped, paneled doors that open to reveal a hanging space inside. It sits on a base with four lip-molded dummy drawers and four functional drawers, with paneled ends and an oak paneled back. It's in excellent condition and still has its original brass hardware, wooden pegs, and all the boarding. Two of the door hinges have been replaced.

Other names for this type of cupboard include livery cupboard, harness cupboard, linen press, hanging press, and housekeeper's cupboard.

Circa 1780.

A hanging rail or shelves can be fitted if desired.

Physical Dimensions
Height
198cm (77.95")
Width
135cm (53.15")
Depth
59cm (23.23")
Declaration

Dickinsons Antiques has dated this Georgian Oak Linen Press to the 18th Century.

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SA1098927
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Description
This beautiful oak hanging press cupboard features a molded dentil cornice above a pair of shaped, paneled doors that open to reveal a hanging space inside.
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It sits on a base with four lip-molded dummy drawers and four functional drawers, with paneled ends and an oak paneled back.
Dickinsons Antiques

It's in excellent condition and still has its original brass hardware, wooden pegs, and all the boarding. Two of the door hinges have been replaced.

Other names for this type of cupboard include livery cupboard, harness cupboard, linen press, hanging press, and housekeeper's cupboard.

Circa 1780.

A hanging rail or shelves can be fitted if desired.

Height
198cm (77.95")
Width
135cm (53.15")
Depth
59cm (23.23")
Date of Manufacture

Dickinsons Antiques has dated this Georgian Oak Linen Press to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1098927
Dickinsons Antiques
Dickinsons Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2020

Dealing in early oak and country furniture since 1958.

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BD23 3RD
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An 18th-century Georgian Welsh oak linen press cupboard featuring two arched panel doors over a base section with four rows of brass-handled drawers.
18th Century Georgian Welsh Oak Linen Press Cupboard.
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  • ObjectLinen Press
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialOak, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsFielded panel doors, Ogee arched panels, Brass swan-neck handles, Moulded cornice
  • SizeH 198 cm (78 in) x W 135 cm (53 in) x D 59 cm (23 in)

This 18th century Georgian Welsh oak linen press cupboard displays a warm brown timber colour with visible grain. The piece consists of a tall upper section with a moulded dentil cornice and a pair of shaped, ogee arched fielded panel doors, fitted with brass knobs and key escutcheons. The lower base contains four rows of drawers with brass swan-neck handles and keyholes, supported by straight block feet. The wardrobe measures 198 cm high, 135 cm wide, and 59 cm deep. Practical for everyday storage, this piece fits well in a bedroom, dressing room, or hallway as a wardrobe and general storage cabinet. The interior provides a hanging space for garments, while the lower drawers organise folded clothing, linen, or accessories. The traditional design suits an English country house interior or a period home setting, combining display storage with robust utility.

FAQs

A Georgian linen press is a two-part wooden storage cabinet constructed during the 18th and early 19th centuries, featuring an upper cupboard with shelves or slides for folded linens above a lower chest of drawers.

These cupboards were predominantly crafted from native oak, utilizing hand-dovetailed drawer joints, fielded door panels, reeded mouldings, and solid timber backboards secured with wooden pegs or hand-forged nails.

Authentic Georgian pieces display hand-sawn timber marks, slight irregularities in hand-cut dovetails, original brass escutcheons or drop handles, and natural timber shrinkage across wide backboards and panels.

A large oak press functions as a focal storage piece in modern bedrooms, dining areas, or entrance halls, combining functional storage with historic timber character.

Maintain the oak surface by applying a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice per year, keeping the cabinet away from direct heat sources to prevent timber movement and cracking.
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