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19th Century Mahogany Linen Press with Blind Fretwork Cornice and Four Drawers
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19th Century Mahogany Linen Press with Blind Fretwork Cornice and Four Drawers

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Description

A handsome 19th Century mahogany linen press of excellent proportions, standing on bracket feet and retaining a beautifully detailed moulded cornice above an attractive blind fretwork frieze.

The upper section is enclosed by a pair of finely figured mahogany panelled doors, displaying particularly attractive grain patterns. Opening to reveal a practical fitted interior with a series of traditional sliding linen trays, offering excellent storage for linens, clothing or household items.

The lower section comprises four generous drawers fitted with elegant brass swan-neck handles, providing additional storage and complementing the rich mahogany colour throughout.

This piece benefits from a warm, deep mahogany patina acquired over many years and would make an impressive addition to both traditional and contemporary interiors. The decorative fretwork cornice, beautifully figured mahogany veneers and elegant proportions make this an especially attractive example of a traditional English linen press.

Condition

Good antique condition throughout. Expected age-related wear including minor marks, surface scratches, historic repairs and natural timber movement. Structurally sound and ready for use, with the character and charm associated with genuine antique furniture.

Physical Dimensions
Height
144cm (56.69")
Width
64cm (25.20")
Depth
198.5cm (78.15")
Declaration

Pap Antiques and Restoration Ltd has dated this Antique Mahogany Linen Press to the 19th Century.

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SA1227347
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A handsome 19th Century mahogany linen press of excellent proportions, standing on bracket feet and retaining a beautifully detailed moulded cornice above an attractive blind fretwork frieze.
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The upper section is enclosed by a pair of finely figured mahogany panelled doors, displaying particularly attractive grain patterns.
Pap Antiques and Restoration Ltd

Opening to reveal a practical fitted interior with a series of traditional sliding linen trays, offering excellent storage for linens, clothing or household items.

fig 1. A nineteenth-century dark mahogany linen press featuring a carved blind fretwork cornice, twin flame-mahogany cupboard doors, and four lower drawers with brass drop handles.
fig 1. 19th Century Mahogany Linen Press with Blind Fretwork Cornice and Four Drawers

The lower section comprises four generous drawers fitted with elegant brass swan-neck handles, providing additional storage and complementing the rich mahogany colour throughout.

This piece benefits from a warm, deep mahogany patina acquired over many years and would make an impressive addition to both traditional and contemporary interiors. The decorative fretwork cornice, beautifully figured mahogany veneers and elegant proportions make this an especially attractive example of a traditional English linen press.

fig 2. A nineteenth-century dark mahogany linen press featuring a carved blind fretwork cornice, twin flame-mahogany cupboard doors, and four lower drawers with brass drop handles.
fig 2. 19th Century Mahogany Linen Press with Blind Fretwork Cornice and Four Drawers

Condition

Good antique condition throughout. Expected age-related wear including minor marks, surface scratches, historic repairs and natural timber movement. Structurally sound and ready for use, with the character and charm associated with genuine antique furniture.

Height
144cm (56.69")
Width
64cm (25.20")
Depth
198.5cm (78.15")
Date of Manufacture

Pap Antiques and Restoration Ltd has dated this Antique Mahogany Linen Press to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1227347
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Archive I A nineteenth-century dark mahogany linen press featuring a carved blind fretwork cornice, twin flame-mahogany cupboard doors, and four lower drawers with brass drop handles.

19th Century Mahogany Linen Press with Blind Fretwork Cornice and Four Drawers

Archive II A nineteenth-century dark mahogany linen press featuring a carved blind fretwork cornice, twin flame-mahogany cupboard doors, and four lower drawers with brass drop handles. View II
Archive III A nineteenth-century dark mahogany linen press featuring a carved blind fretwork cornice, twin flame-mahogany cupboard doors, and four lower drawers with brass drop handles. View III
Archive IV A nineteenth-century dark mahogany linen press featuring a carved blind fretwork cornice, twin flame-mahogany cupboard doors, and four lower drawers with brass drop handles. View IV
Archive V A nineteenth-century dark mahogany linen press featuring a carved blind fretwork cornice, twin flame-mahogany cupboard doors, and four lower drawers with brass drop handles. View V
Archive VI A nineteenth-century dark mahogany linen press featuring a carved blind fretwork cornice, twin flame-mahogany cupboard doors, and four lower drawers with brass drop handles. View VI
Archive VII A nineteenth-century dark mahogany linen press featuring a carved blind fretwork cornice, twin flame-mahogany cupboard doors, and four lower drawers with brass drop handles. View VII
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DY13 9QB
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A nineteenth-century dark mahogany linen press featuring a carved blind fretwork cornice, twin flame-mahogany cupboard doors, and four lower drawers with brass drop handles.
19th Century Mahogany Linen Press with Blind Fretwork Cornice and Four Drawers
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A nineteenth-century dark mahogany linen press featuring a carved blind fretwork cornice, twin flame-mahogany cupboard doors, and four lower drawers with brass drop handles.
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A linen press is a traditional piece of storage furniture featuring a cupboard top section above a chest of drawers, originally designed for storing household linens and textiles during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries.

Nineteenth-century linen presses were typically constructed from solid hardwoods such as mahogany or oak, often incorporating flame mahogany veneers on door panels and hand-cut dovetail joints in the drawer construction.

Authentic nineteenth-century examples often feature hand-carved decorative elements like blind fretwork cornices, original brass drop handles, secondary drawer linings made of pine or oak, and evidence of historical hand-planing.

In contemporary settings, a mahogany linen press can serve as a statement wardrobe in a primary bedroom, a sophisticated storage unit in a dining room for tableware, or an elegant hideaway for modern media equipment.

Keep mahogany furniture away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent timber movement or veneer lifting, and apply a high-quality beeswax polish along the grain twice a year to maintain the protective finish.
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