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Antique Pine Linen Press in Original Paint
Desired Effect Antiques Ltd
for sale €4,446     $4,826
£3,800
Desired Effect Antiques Ltd

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Antique Pine Linen Press in Original Paint

19th century
Description

A mid 19th century pine linen press in its original simulated oak paint. The cupboard with arched panelled doors open to reveal 3 original sliding trays and a fixed bottom shelf. The base with 2 over 3 graduated drawers and ebonized turned handles.

All the drawers and trays have the original blue sugar paper lining present and are clean and presentable.

Overall in good solid order with authentic time worn paint which has a nice soft tone.

The unit comes in 3 sections. The cupboard. The drawers and the pelmet which lifts off the top.

Physical Dimensions
Height
231cm (90.94")
Width
137cm (53.94")
Depth
62cm (24.41")
Declaration

Desired Effect Antiques Ltd has dated this Antique Pine Linen Press to the 19th Century.

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Sellingantiques Reference
SA1226208
Dealers Internal Reference
2065
Description
A mid 19th century pine linen press in its original simulated oak paint.
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The cupboard with arched panelled doors open to reveal 3 original sliding trays and a fixed bottom shelf.
Desired Effect Antiques Ltd

The base with 2 over 3 graduated drawers and ebonized turned handles.

fig 1. A tall nineteenth-century pine linen press featuring twin arched panel doors above two short and three long drawers with turned wooden knobs.
fig 1. Antique Pine Linen Press in Original Paint

All the drawers and trays have the original blue sugar paper lining present and are clean and presentable.

Overall in good solid order with authentic time worn paint which has a nice soft tone.

The unit comes in 3 sections. The cupboard. The drawers and the pelmet which lifts off the top.

Height
231cm (90.94")
Width
137cm (53.94")
Depth
62cm (24.41")
Date of Manufacture

Desired Effect Antiques Ltd has dated this Antique Pine Linen Press to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1226208
Dealers Internal Ref
2065
Desired Effect Antiques Ltd
Desired Effect Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2023

We deal in a range of pieces such as tables, storage and seating, ranging from the 18th through to the mid 20th century.

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Archive I A tall nineteenth-century pine linen press featuring twin arched panel doors above two short and three long drawers with turned wooden knobs.

Antique Pine Linen Press in Original Paint

Archive II A tall nineteenth-century pine linen press featuring twin arched panel doors above two short and three long drawers with turned wooden knobs. View II
Archive III A tall nineteenth-century pine linen press featuring twin arched panel doors above two short and three long drawers with turned wooden knobs. View III
Archive IV A tall nineteenth-century pine linen press featuring twin arched panel doors above two short and three long drawers with turned wooden knobs. View IV
Archive V A tall nineteenth-century pine linen press featuring twin arched panel doors above two short and three long drawers with turned wooden knobs. View V
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Archive VII A tall nineteenth-century pine linen press featuring twin arched panel doors above two short and three long drawers with turned wooden knobs. View VII
Archive VIII A tall nineteenth-century pine linen press featuring twin arched panel doors above two short and three long drawers with turned wooden knobs. View VIII
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Archive X A tall nineteenth-century pine linen press featuring twin arched panel doors above two short and three long drawers with turned wooden knobs. View X
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Desired Effect Antiques Ltd

Desired Effect Antiques Ltd
Telephone 07926 880796
Location
Carlinghow mills
West Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/desiredeffectltd
Verified Since Jun 2023
Items For Sale 183
Items Sold 723
Desired Effect Antiques Ltd
Desired Effect Antiques Ltd
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A tall nineteenth-century pine linen press featuring twin arched panel doors above two short and three long drawers with turned wooden knobs.
Antique Pine Linen Press in Original Paint
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A tall nineteenth-century pine linen press featuring twin arched panel doors above two short and three long drawers with turned wooden knobs.
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A linen press is a substantial piece of case furniture featuring an upper cupboard, historically fitted with slides or shelves, set above a lower chest of drawers. Widely produced during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, it served as primary storage for folded bed linens, table napery, and apparel.

Traditional linen presses were constructed using solid hardwoods such as mahogany and oak for upscale townhouses, or pine and fruitwoods for country homes. Pine examples were frequently treated with decorative faux-graining, paint, or scumbling to imitate more costly timber species.

Authentic nineteenth-century examples feature hand-cut dovetail joints on the drawers, original timber backboards, and two-part construction to facilitate transport. Evidence of original paint techniques, hand-turned knobs, and period brass or iron locks also indicate genuine age.

In modern spaces, these functional cabinets serve beyond traditional bedroom storage, working effectively as pantry cupboards in kitchens, utility storage in hallways, or media cabinets in living areas to conceal electronics while providing visual height.

Original painted and scumbled finishes should be dusted regularly with a soft, dry lint-free cloth. Avoid harsh chemical cleaners, solvent waxes, or excessive moisture, applying only a light coat of specialist clear beeswax sparingly to preserve the historic patina.
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