George III Linen Press 18th Century | Sellingantiques.co.uk

Name: George III Mahogany Linen Press
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1228507
Price: 2800 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectLinen Press
Period18th century
StyleGeorgian
MaterialMahogany, Brass, Oak
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsFlame mahogany panelled doors, Swan-neck handles, Bracket feet, Moulded cornice
SizeH 182 cm (72 in) x W 130 cm (51 in) x D 65 cm (26 in)

This George III linen press is a Georgian piece fashioned from mahogany, oak, and brass with a warm brown colour. The upper section comprises a Greek key cut moulded cornice over two panelled doors with flame veneers and original escutcheons. The lower section contains four short drawers and one long drawer fitted with brass swan-neck handles, supported on shaped bracket feet. The item measures 182 cm high, 130 cm wide, and 65 cm deep, providing substantial storage capacity. It serves as a practical wardrobe or general storage cabinet suitable for a bedroom, dressing room, or hallway in a traditional home.

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A linen press is a traditional piece of storage furniture originating in the eighteenth century, designed primarily to hold household linens and folded garments. Typically featuring a two-door upper section containing sliding trays above a base of drawers, it became a staple of Georgian bedrooms and dressing rooms.

George III linen presses were constructed predominantly from flame mahogany veneers laid over oak or pine carcass wood. Solid brass hardware, such as swan-neck handles and escutcheons, along with hand-cut dovetail drawer joints, were standard hallmarks of period craftsmanship.

Authentic pieces feature hand-sawn timber, hand-cut dovetail joinery on drawers, and original oak or pine drawer linings. Look for natural shrinkage lines in the wood, historical wear around handle plates, and sliding timber shelves or tray runners within the upper cupboard section.

A linen press functions as a focal storage piece in a bedroom, hallway, or dining space. In contemporary settings, the upper cabinet can be repurposed as a hidden television cabinet or home bar, contrasting rich mahogany timber against muted wall finishes.

Preserve the patinated finish by applying a high-quality beeswax polish twice a year along the grain. Keep the furniture away from direct sunlight and central heating sources to prevent wood shrinkage, warping, or cracking of the timber veneers.

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