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Figured Mahogany Tallboy Linen Press with Carved Detail
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Figured Mahogany Tallboy Linen Press with Carved Detail

1900 - 1920
Description

A handsome figured mahogany tallboy or linen press, of late Georgian / early Victorian style, combining elegant proportions with practical storage. The upper section is enclosed by a pair of finely panelled doors, each framed with moulded edges and embellished with carved foliate corner details. A decorative brass drop handle sits centrally, opening to an interior fitted with a series of sliding trays above fixed shelving, ideal for linen or clothing storage.

The lower section is formed as a bow-front chest of two long drawers, retaining brass swan-neck handles and shaped fronts that follow the gentle serpentine outline of the case. The cabinet stands on well-carved bracket feet with acanthus detail, while additional carved ornament enriches the corners and moulded edges, lending depth and character to the overall design.

Dimensions

Height: 66.5 inches – 169cm

Width: 38 inches – 97cm

Depth: 22 inches – 56cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
169cm (66.54")
Width
97cm (38.19")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Declaration

Shackladys Antiques has dated this Mahogany Linen Press Cabinet to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1208568
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Description
A handsome figured mahogany tallboy or linen press, of late Georgian / early Victorian style, combining elegant proportions with practical storage.
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The upper section is enclosed by a pair of finely panelled doors, each framed with moulded edges and embellished with carved foliate corner details.
Shackladys Antiques

A decorative brass drop handle sits centrally, opening to an interior fitted with a series of sliding trays above fixed shelving, ideal for linen or clothing storage.

fig 1. A tall figured mahogany linen press featuring carved corner motifs on double upper doors and two drawers with brass handles below.
fig 1. Figured Mahogany Tallboy Linen Press with Carved Detail

The lower section is formed as a bow-front chest of two long drawers, retaining brass swan-neck handles and shaped fronts that follow the gentle serpentine outline of the case. The cabinet stands on well-carved bracket feet with acanthus detail, while additional carved ornament enriches the corners and moulded edges, lending depth and character to the overall design.

Dimensions

Height: 66.5 inches – 169cm

Width: 38 inches – 97cm

Depth: 22 inches – 56cm

Height
169cm (66.54")
Width
97cm (38.19")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Date of Manufacture

Shackladys Antiques has dated this Mahogany Linen Press Cabinet to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1208568
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A tall figured mahogany linen press featuring carved corner motifs on double upper doors and two drawers with brass handles below.
Figured Mahogany Tallboy Linen Press With Carved Detail
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FAQs

A linen press is a traditional piece of storage furniture designed primarily during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries to house household linens, sheets, and clothing. It typically features a two-door upper cupboard enclosing shelves or slides, positioned above a base of drawers.

Traditional linen presses were commonly crafted from solid timbers such as mahogany, oak, or walnut, featuring decorative flame or figured mahogany veneers on door panels. Key structural hallmarks include hand-cut dovetail drawer joints, brass swan-neck handles, and solid wood backboards.

Authentic historic pieces display signs of age such as slight timber shrinkage, hand-sawn tool marks on unexposed surfaces, original brass escutcheons, and natural patination across the veneer. The presence of internal sliding trays rather than modern hanging rails also indicates original cabinet construction.

In contemporary settings, a mahogany linen press serves as a focal piece in a bedroom, hallway, or dining room for concealed storage. Pairing dark timber with neutral wall tones, brass accents, or natural linen textiles helps balance the visual weight of the cabinet.

Dust mahogany surfaces regularly with a soft, dry microfibre cloth and apply a beeswax polish once or twice a year, buffing in the direction of the wood grain. Avoid placing the press near direct heat sources or sunlight, and clean brass fittings gently without abrasive chemical cleaners.
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