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Antique 19th Century Regency Painted Linen Press Blue
Antiques Decorative (Sussex)
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Antiques Decorative (Sussex)

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Antique 19th Century Regency Painted Linen Press Blue

19th century
Description

Wonderful Regency Antique Painted Linen Press — Early 19th Century.

A beautifully restored Regency antique painted linen press, circa early 19th century.

Sourced from a private estate near the mole valley in Devon and brought to back Sussex, where it has been thoughtfully transformed into a truly one-of-a-kind statement piece. This exceptional linen press blends historic charm with contemporary artistic flair, making it the perfect addition to both modern interiors and character-filled period homes.

Crafted from solid timber and maintained in good condition, this linen press features a practical and elegant layout:

– Four sliding internal drawers in the upper cupboard, ideal for linens and textiles

– Four deep, spacious lower drawers, offering generous storage

– A detachable cornice and upper cabinet, allowing for easy transport and installation

Artistically refinished by hand, the exterior has been finished in layered tones of Annie Sloan Old White, Freda Blue, and Provence Turquoise, creating depth, texture, and a beautifully aged patina reminiscent of French country antiques. The interior is painted in a vibrant turquoise, adding an unexpected pop of colour and charm.

This is a unique, artisan-painted heritage piece—the sort of antique that becomes the focal point of any room while offering practical storage and timeless Regency elegance.

Dimensions:

Height : 210 cm

Depth : 56 cm

Width : 122 cm

Condition:

Good condition, refurbished and Artistically refinished by hand, the exterior has been finished in layered tones of Annie Sloan Old White, Freda Blue, and Provence Turquoise, creating depth, texture, and a beautifully aged patina reminiscent of French country antiques. The interior is painted in a vibrant turquoise, adding an unexpected pop of colour and charm.

The top wide drawers slide out for ease of use, lined in a wonderful scented paper and the bottom large drawers are deep for all your items.

Available for worldwide shipping - contact us for a quote.

Physical Dimensions
Height
210cm (82.68")
Width
122cm (48.03")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Declaration

Antiques Decorative (Sussex) has dated this Antique Blue Linen Press to the Regency era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1228463
Dealers Internal Reference
VM2220
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Description
Wonderful Regency Antique Painted Linen Press — Early 19th Century.

A beautifully restored Regency antique painted linen press, circa early 19th century.

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Sourced from a private estate near the mole valley in Devon and brought to back Sussex, where it has been thoughtfully transformed into a truly one-of-a-kind statement piece.
Antiques Decorative (Sussex)

This exceptional linen press blends historic charm with contemporary artistic flair, making it the perfect addition to both modern interiors and character-filled period homes.

fig 1. A tall 19th-century Regency linen press featuring a distressed blue painted finish, two upper cupboard doors, and four lower drawers with brass handles.
fig 1. Antique 19th Century Regency Painted Linen Press Blue

Crafted from solid timber and maintained in good condition, this linen press features a practical and elegant layout:

– Four sliding internal drawers in the upper cupboard, ideal for linens and textiles

fig 2. A tall 19th-century Regency linen press featuring a distressed blue painted finish, two upper cupboard doors, and four lower drawers with brass handles.
fig 2. Antique 19th Century Regency Painted Linen Press Blue

– Four deep, spacious lower drawers, offering generous storage

– A detachable cornice and upper cabinet, allowing for easy transport and installation

Artistically refinished by hand, the exterior has been finished in layered tones of Annie Sloan Old White, Freda Blue, and Provence Turquoise, creating depth, texture, and a beautifully aged patina reminiscent of French country antiques. The interior is painted in a vibrant turquoise, adding an unexpected pop of colour and charm.

fig 3. A tall 19th-century Regency linen press featuring a distressed blue painted finish, two upper cupboard doors, and four lower drawers with brass handles.
fig 3. Antique 19th Century Regency Painted Linen Press Blue

This is a unique, artisan-painted heritage piece—the sort of antique that becomes the focal point of any room while offering practical storage and timeless Regency elegance.

Dimensions:

Height : 210 cm

Depth : 56 cm

fig 4. A tall 19th-century Regency linen press featuring a distressed blue painted finish, two upper cupboard doors, and four lower drawers with brass handles.
fig 4. Antique 19th Century Regency Painted Linen Press Blue

Width : 122 cm

Condition:

Good condition, refurbished and Artistically refinished by hand, the exterior has been finished in layered tones of Annie Sloan Old White, Freda Blue, and Provence Turquoise, creating depth, texture, and a beautifully aged patina reminiscent of French country antiques. The interior is painted in a vibrant turquoise, adding an unexpected pop of colour and charm.

The top wide drawers slide out for ease of use, lined in a wonderful scented paper and the bottom large drawers are deep for all your items.

Available for worldwide shipping - contact us for a quote.

Height
210cm (82.68")
Width
122cm (48.03")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Date of Manufacture

Antiques Decorative (Sussex) has dated this Antique Blue Linen Press to the Regency era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1228463
Dealers Internal Ref
VM2220
Antiques Decorative (Sussex)
Antiques Decorative (Sussex)
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Antique 19th Century Regency Painted Linen Press Blue

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Antiques Decorative (Sussex)

Antiques Decorative (Sussex)
Telephone 07565 761917
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A tall 19th-century Regency linen press featuring a distressed blue painted finish, two upper cupboard doors, and four lower drawers with brass handles.
Antique 19th Century Regency Painted Linen Press Blue
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A tall 19th-century Regency linen press featuring a distressed blue painted finish, two upper cupboard doors, and four lower drawers with brass handles.
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Originating in the 17th and 18th centuries, a linen press was traditionally designed to store household sheets, tablecloths, and clothing. The upper section usually housed sliding trays or shelves behind double doors, while the lower section contained drawers for extra storage space.

Regency linen presses were typically constructed from solid timbers such as mahogany, pine, or oak. Key features include fine hand-cut dovetail joints, moulded cornices, panelled cupboard doors, and turned or bracket feet, often paired with cast brass handles.

Authentic pieces display hand-planed drawer bottoms, irregular saw marks on rear timber boards, and genuine age-related wear around handles and keyholes. Multiple historic layers of paint or natural craquelure to the surface finish also help verify age.

A painted linen press functions as a striking focal point in a bedroom, dining area, or large hallway. It provides substantial concealed storage for clothing, tableware, or media equipment while introducing rich texture and historic character.

Dust the surface regularly with a soft, dry microfibre cloth. Avoid using harsh chemical sprays or abrasive polish, and keep the piece away from direct heat sources and high humidity to preserve the painted finish.
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