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Mahogany Linen Press
Salisbury Antiques Centre
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Mahogany Linen Press

18th century
Description

A mahogany linen press with original slides to the top enclosed by inlaid, oval panelled doors, the base with secretaire drawer and 2 long drawers under, standing on bracket feet.

circa 1780

Physical Dimensions
Height
213cm (83.86")
Width
132cm (51.97")
Depth
57cm (22.44")
Declaration

Salisbury Antiques Centre has dated this Antique Mahogany Linen Press to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1124645
Dealers Internal Reference
B7426
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Description
A mahogany linen press with original slides to the top enclosed by inlaid, oval panelled doors, the base with secretaire drawer and 2 long drawers under, standing on bracket feet.

circa 1780

Height
213cm (83.86")
Width
132cm (51.97")
Depth
57cm (22.44")
Date of Manufacture

Salisbury Antiques Centre has dated this Antique Mahogany Linen Press to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1124645
Dealers Internal Ref
B7426
Salisbury Antiques Centre
Salisbury Antiques Centre
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2007
Dealer Profile

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A Georgian mahogany linen press features two upper cupboard doors with oval flame mahogany veneered panels above a fitted drop-front desk section and two lower drawers.
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Archive I A Georgian mahogany linen press features two upper cupboard doors with oval flame mahogany veneered panels above a fitted drop-front desk section and two lower drawers.

Mahogany linen press

Archive II A Georgian mahogany linen press features two upper cupboard doors with oval flame mahogany veneered panels above a fitted drop-front desk section and two lower drawers. View II
Archive III A Georgian mahogany linen press features two upper cupboard doors with oval flame mahogany veneered panels above a fitted drop-front desk section and two lower drawers. View III
Archive IV A Georgian mahogany linen press features two upper cupboard doors with oval flame mahogany veneered panels above a fitted drop-front desk section and two lower drawers. View IV
Archive V A Georgian mahogany linen press features two upper cupboard doors with oval flame mahogany veneered panels above a fitted drop-front desk section and two lower drawers. View V
Archive VI A Georgian mahogany linen press features two upper cupboard doors with oval flame mahogany veneered panels above a fitted drop-front desk section and two lower drawers. View VI
Archive VII A Georgian mahogany linen press features two upper cupboard doors with oval flame mahogany veneered panels above a fitted drop-front desk section and two lower drawers. View VII
Archive VIII A Georgian mahogany linen press features two upper cupboard doors with oval flame mahogany veneered panels above a fitted drop-front desk section and two lower drawers. View VIII
Archive IX A Georgian mahogany linen press features two upper cupboard doors with oval flame mahogany veneered panels above a fitted drop-front desk section and two lower drawers. View IX
Archive X A Georgian mahogany linen press features two upper cupboard doors with oval flame mahogany veneered panels above a fitted drop-front desk section and two lower drawers. View X
Archive XI A Georgian mahogany linen press features two upper cupboard doors with oval flame mahogany veneered panels above a fitted drop-front desk section and two lower drawers. View XI
Archive XII A Georgian mahogany linen press features two upper cupboard doors with oval flame mahogany veneered panels above a fitted drop-front desk section and two lower drawers. View XII
Archive XIII A Georgian mahogany linen press features two upper cupboard doors with oval flame mahogany veneered panels above a fitted drop-front desk section and two lower drawers. View XIII
Archive XIV A Georgian mahogany linen press features two upper cupboard doors with oval flame mahogany veneered panels above a fitted drop-front desk section and two lower drawers. View XIV
Archive XV A Georgian mahogany linen press features two upper cupboard doors with oval flame mahogany veneered panels above a fitted drop-front desk section and two lower drawers. View XV
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A Georgian mahogany linen press features two upper cupboard doors with oval flame mahogany veneered panels above a fitted drop-front desk section and two lower drawers.
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A linen press is a traditional piece of storage furniture originating in the 17th and 18th centuries, designed primarily to store household linens, sheets, and clothing. These two-section cabinets typically feature upper cupboard doors enclosing slides or shelves, built over a base of drawers or a drop-front bureau desk.

18th- and early 19th-century linen presses feature hand-dovetailed drawer joints, oak or pine secondary woods for drawer linings, and hand-cut flame mahogany veneers. Hardware typically includes cast brass swan-neck or ring handles alongside traditional lever locks.

Look for evidence of age such as hand-planed backboards, irregular dovetails, original lock plates, and natural shrinkage cracks along large veneer panels. Period examples split into two separate sections to facilitate transportation and show consistent oxidation on unvarnished drawer undersides.

A mahogany linen press serves as a focal piece in a modern bedroom, hallway, or home office by functioning as a concealed workstation or wardrobe. Pairing dark mahogany woodwork with neutral wall colours and contemporary textiles creates an elegant visual contrast.

Dust the timber regularly with a soft, dry microfibre cloth and apply a high-grade beeswax polish once or twice a year to nourish the wood. Keep the cabinet away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent veneer lifting and timber bleaching.
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