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English Oak Linen Press
Arcadia Antiques
for sale €4,674     $5,074
£3,995
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English Oak Linen Press

18th century
For Sale by Arcadia Antiques
Description

Pretty 18th century oak linen press with internal hanging rail and very good colour. 1760.

Upper interior depth: 17-inches (43cm)

Code: 9075

Dimensions:

W: 51.5" (130.8 cm)

H: 81.5" (207 cm)

D: 22" (55.9 cm)

Physical Dimensions
Height
207cm (81.50")
Width
131cm (51.57")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Declaration

Arcadia Antiques has dated this Antique English Oak Linen Press to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1166091
Dealers Internal Reference
9075
Description
Pretty 18th century oak linen press with internal hanging rail and very good colour. 1760.

Upper interior depth: 17-inches (43cm)

Code: 9075

Dimensions:

W: 51.5" (130.8 cm)

H: 81.5" (207 cm)

D: 22" (55.9 cm)

Height
207cm (81.50")
Width
131cm (51.57")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Date of Manufacture

Arcadia Antiques has dated this Antique English Oak Linen Press to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1166091
Dealers Internal Ref
9075
Arcadia Antiques
Arcadia Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2009
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An antique two-part English oak linen press featuring upper fielded panel cupboard doors and a base with six drawers fitted with brass drop handles.
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Archive I An antique two-part English oak linen press featuring upper fielded panel cupboard doors and a base with six drawers fitted with brass drop handles.

English Oak Linen Press

Archive II An antique two-part English oak linen press featuring upper fielded panel cupboard doors and a base with six drawers fitted with brass drop handles. View II
Archive III An antique two-part English oak linen press featuring upper fielded panel cupboard doors and a base with six drawers fitted with brass drop handles. View III
Archive IV An antique two-part English oak linen press featuring upper fielded panel cupboard doors and a base with six drawers fitted with brass drop handles. View IV
Archive V An antique two-part English oak linen press featuring upper fielded panel cupboard doors and a base with six drawers fitted with brass drop handles. View V
Archive VI An antique two-part English oak linen press featuring upper fielded panel cupboard doors and a base with six drawers fitted with brass drop handles. View VI
Archive VII An antique two-part English oak linen press featuring upper fielded panel cupboard doors and a base with six drawers fitted with brass drop handles. View VII
Archive VIII An antique two-part English oak linen press featuring upper fielded panel cupboard doors and a base with six drawers fitted with brass drop handles. View VIII
Archive IX An antique two-part English oak linen press featuring upper fielded panel cupboard doors and a base with six drawers fitted with brass drop handles. View IX
Archive X An antique two-part English oak linen press featuring upper fielded panel cupboard doors and a base with six drawers fitted with brass drop handles. View X
Archive XI An antique two-part English oak linen press featuring upper fielded panel cupboard doors and a base with six drawers fitted with brass drop handles. View XI
Archive XII An antique two-part English oak linen press featuring upper fielded panel cupboard doors and a base with six drawers fitted with brass drop handles. View XII
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Arcadia Antiques

Arcadia Antiques
Telephone 07768 666 833 or 01926 611923
Location
Westfields Farm
Fosse Way
Radford Semele
Leamington Spa
Warwickshire
CV31 1XL
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/arcadia
Verified Since Jun 2009
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Location: Westfields Farm, Fosse Way, Radford Semele, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, CV31 1XL,
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An antique two-part English oak linen press featuring upper fielded panel cupboard doors and a base with six drawers fitted with brass drop handles.
English Oak Linen Press
Ref: SA1166091
An antique two-part English oak linen press featuring upper fielded panel cupboard doors and a base with six drawers fitted with brass drop handles.
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Originating in the 17th and 18th centuries, a linen press was designed primarily to store household textiles, sheets, and clothing prior to the widespread adoption of built-in wardrobes. These two-piece wooden cabinets typically featured an upper cupboard section with interior shelves or slides, positioned above a chest of drawers.

Georgian oak linen presses were constructed using solid native oak with mortise and tenon joinery for the frame and fielded panel doors. Drawers were crafted using hand-cut dovetail joints, often fitted with cast brass drop handles and iron locks.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-planed backboards, irregular hand-cut dovetails on drawer construction, and natural timber shrinkage lines consistent with age. Original iron hinges, along with period-correct brass swan-neck or batwing escutcheons, further indicate historical authenticity.

An antique linen press serves as a focal piece in a bedroom, hallway, or dining room, providing substantial concealed storage for modern electronics, clothing, or tableware. Pairing the rich oak patination with neutral walls, minimalist lighting, and contemporary textiles balances traditional craftsmanship with modern aesthetic sensibilities.

To maintain the natural patina of antique oak, apply a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year, buffing gently along the timber grain. Keep the cabinet away from direct heat sources and direct sunlight to prevent timber warping or cracking.
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