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Georgian Dwarf Press Cupboard
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Georgian Dwarf Press Cupboard

18th century
For Sale by Athey Antiques
Description

Handsome Georgian mahogany dwarf press cupboard, the panelled doors opening to a ( later ) fitted interior with a drawer below.

With marks, scuffs and wear commensurate with age and use, overall this lovely cupboard is in good, sound condition , a really useful piece of furniture with many uses, the fitted interior could be removed if necessary and a hanging rail put in or even use it as a TV cabinet, endless possibilities !.

Please contact us for further details.

Reasonably priced delivery available.

Height 51.5" 131 cm

Width 44" 112 cm

Depth 25" 64 cm

All sizes approximate.

Date of Manufacture

Athey Antiques has dated this Georgian Mahogany Press Cupboard to the Georgian era.

Independent Date Guide ID 09606689
Dealer's Item DateGeorgian era
Sellingantiques DateGeorgian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 205-250 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE GEORGIAN ERA:
Brass astragal moulding down the door meeting edge: dust-proofing used in late Georgian cabinetmaking.
Swan-neck drawer handles on circular backplates: brass pattern standard on eighteenth-century drawers.
Heavy Cuban mahogany with deep flame figure: timber widely imported until the mid-nineteenth century.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
131cm (51.57")
Width
112cm (44.09")
Depth
64cm (25.20")
Reference Numbers
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SA1229527
Dealers Internal Reference
ath3860
Description
Handsome Georgian mahogany dwarf press cupboard, the panelled doors opening to a ( later ) fitted interior with a drawer below.

With marks, scuffs and wear commensurate with age and use, overall this lovely cupboard is in good, sound condition , a really useful piece of furniture with many uses, the fitted interior could be removed if necessary and a hanging rail put in or even use it as a TV cabinet, endless possibilities !.

Please contact us for further details.

Reasonably priced delivery available.

Height 51.5" 131 cm

Width 44" 112 cm

Depth 25" 64 cm

All sizes approximate.

Date of Manufacture

Athey Antiques has dated this Georgian Mahogany Press Cupboard to the Georgian era.

Independent Date Report ID 09606689
Dealer's Item DateGeorgian era
Sellingantiques datingGeorgian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 205-250 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the Georgian era:
Brass astragal moulding down the door meeting edge: dust-proofing used in late Georgian cabinetmaking.
Swan-neck drawer handles on circular backplates: brass pattern standard on eighteenth-century drawers.
Heavy Cuban mahogany with deep flame figure: timber widely imported until the mid-nineteenth century.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
131cm (51.57")
Width
112cm (44.09")
Depth
64cm (25.20")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1229527
Dealers Internal Ref
ath3860
Athey Antiques
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Athey Antiques

Athey Antiques
Telephone 01665 604229 or 07836 718350
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Alnwick
Northumberland
NE66 1JQ
United Kingdom
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A Georgian mahogany dwarf press cupboard featuring twin panelled doors over a single drawer with brass handles.
Georgian dwarf press cupboard
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A Georgian mahogany dwarf press cupboard featuring twin panelled doors over a single drawer with brass handles.
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  • ObjectPress Cupboards
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsShaped panel doors, Swan-neck handles, Bracket feet
  • SizeH 131 cm (52 in) x W 112 cm (44 in) x D 64 cm (25 in)

This Georgian dwarf press cupboard comes in a warm brown mahogany timber with visible grain. The design displays bracket feet, shaped panel doors, and brass swan-neck handles on both the lower drawer and the later fitted interior. Marks, scuffs, and wear appear across the surfaces in a manner commensurate with age and use. Standing 131 cm high, 112 cm wide, and 64 cm deep, the piece offers substantial storage capacity. In a contemporary home, this press cupboard works well in a bedroom, living room, or hallway for linen, clothing, or media storage. The interior setup permits adaptation for hanging garments or housing modern equipment such as a television if required. The traditional English country house aesthetic suits both period properties and modern interiors seeking practical furniture with character.

FAQs

A dwarf press cupboard is a compact variation of the traditional linen press or clothes press, developed during the Georgian period. Designed for smaller spaces or low-ceilinged rooms, it typically features a double-door upper cabinet positioned above a single row of drawers.

These cupboards were predominantly constructed from solid mahogany or flame mahogany veneers, often backed with secondary woods such as pine or oak. Hand-forged iron hinges, brass escutcheons, and cast brass swan-neck or drop handles were standard hardware components.

Authentic Georgian examples exhibit hand-cut dovetail drawer joints, hand-planed rear timber panels, and original brass lock plates. Look for natural patination, subtle wood shrinkage around panel margins, and original bracket foot construction.

A dwarf press cupboard functions well as a hallway storage unit, a dining room sideboard alternative, or a bedroom chest. Balance the rich mahogany wood tones by pairing the piece with modern ceramic lamps, neutral linen textiles, or contemporary artwork hung directly above.

Position the piece away from direct sunlight and central heating radiators to prevent timber movement or surface cracking. Clean regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and apply a thin layer of natural beeswax polish annually to nourish the wood finish.
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