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Georgian Mahogany Two Door Cabinet
Reindeer Antiques
for sale €14,625     $15,875
£12,500
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Georgian Mahogany Two Door Cabinet

18th century
Description

An architectural Georgian mahogany two door cabinet; the bold triangular pediment above a pair of fielded panel doors which open to reveal adjustable bookshelves, below are three graduated drawers which retain their original swan neck handles, raised on the original bracket feet.

Circa 1760

Physical Dimensions
Height
194.2cm (76.46")
Width
101.5cm (39.96")
Depth
32cm (12.60")
Declaration

Reindeer Antiques has dated this Georgian Mahogany Linen Press to the 18th Century.

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SA1217741
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Description
An architectural Georgian mahogany two door cabinet; the bold triangular pediment above a pair of fielded panel doors which open to reveal adjustable bookshelves, below are three graduated drawers which retain their original swan neck handles, raised on the original bracket feet.

Circa 1760

Height
194.2cm (76.46")
Width
101.5cm (39.96")
Depth
32cm (12.60")
Date of Manufacture

Reindeer Antiques has dated this Georgian Mahogany Linen Press to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1217741
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OS2
Reindeer Antiques
Reindeer Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2019

Specialists in english antique furniture from the early seventeenth century to the early nineteenth century. Based on kensington church st.

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An antique Georgian mahogany linen press featuring a pediment top, two panelled doors with flame mahogany veneer, three drawers below, and bracket feet.
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Archive I An antique Georgian mahogany linen press featuring a pediment top, two panelled doors with flame mahogany veneer, three drawers below, and bracket feet.

Georgian Mahogany Two Door Cabinet

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Reindeer Antiques
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An antique Georgian mahogany linen press featuring a pediment top, two panelled doors with flame mahogany veneer, three drawers below, and bracket feet.
Georgian mahogany two door cabinet
Ref: SA1217741
An antique Georgian mahogany linen press featuring a pediment top, two panelled doors with flame mahogany veneer, three drawers below, and bracket feet.
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The linen press gained widespread popularity during the 18th century in Georgian Britain as a specialised storage unit for folded household linens and clothing. Designed with an upper cupboard containing sliding trays and a lower chest of drawers, it represented a key evolution in period case furniture.

Georgian cabinets were typically constructed using solid mahogany or imported flame mahogany veneers over oak or pine carcases. Traditional joinery included hand-cut dovetail joints, oak drawer linings, hand-cast brass handles, and heavy timber back panels.

Authentic period pieces exhibit irregular, hand-sawn timber marks, original brass lock plates with period patination, and hand-cut dovetail construction on the drawers. The secondary timbers, such as pine or oak drawer bottoms, typically show natural shrinkage marks aligned with the grain.

A substantial mahogany press serves as a focal point in a bedroom, hallway, or dining space, anchoring the room with historical texture. Pairing dark timber with neutral walls, modern lighting, and contemporary textiles creates a balanced, layered aesthetic.

Apply a high-grade beeswax polish once or twice a year using a soft microfibre cloth, buffing along the grain to preserve the patination. Keep the cabinet away from direct heat sources and strong sunlight to prevent timber shrinkage and veneer fading.
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