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English Ebonized Linen Cupboard
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£2,450
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English Ebonized Linen Cupboard

19th century
For Sale by Arcadia Antiques
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Early 19th C English ebonized linen cupboard with hanging rail. 1830

Internal reference: C

Physical Dimensions
Height
197.5cm (77.76")
Width
131cm (51.57")
Depth
57cm (22.44")
Declaration

Arcadia Antiques has dated this Antique Ebonised Linen Cupboard to the 19th Century.

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Sellingantiques Reference
SA1229730
Dealers Internal Reference
9496
Description
Early 19th C English ebonized linen cupboard with hanging rail. 1830

Internal reference: C

Height
197.5cm (77.76")
Width
131cm (51.57")
Depth
57cm (22.44")
Date of Manufacture

Arcadia Antiques has dated this Antique Ebonised Linen Cupboard to the 19th Century.

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SA1229730
Dealers Internal Ref
9496
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An ebonised black timber linen cupboard featuring two upper panelled doors above two short and two long drawers with brass drop handles.
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Archive I An ebonised black timber linen cupboard featuring two upper panelled doors above two short and two long drawers with brass drop handles.

English Ebonized Linen Cupboard

Archive II An ebonised black timber linen cupboard featuring two upper panelled doors above two short and two long drawers with brass drop handles. View II
Archive III An ebonised black timber linen cupboard featuring two upper panelled doors above two short and two long drawers with brass drop handles. View III
Archive IV An ebonised black timber linen cupboard featuring two upper panelled doors above two short and two long drawers with brass drop handles. View IV
Archive V An ebonised black timber linen cupboard featuring two upper panelled doors above two short and two long drawers with brass drop handles. View V
Archive VI An ebonised black timber linen cupboard featuring two upper panelled doors above two short and two long drawers with brass drop handles. View VI
Archive VII An ebonised black timber linen cupboard featuring two upper panelled doors above two short and two long drawers with brass drop handles. View VII
Archive VIII An ebonised black timber linen cupboard featuring two upper panelled doors above two short and two long drawers with brass drop handles. View VIII
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Arcadia Antiques
Telephone 07768 666 833 or 01926 611923
Location
Westfields Farm
Fosse Way
Radford Semele
Leamington Spa
Warwickshire
CV31 1XL
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Verified Since Jun 2009
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Location: Westfields Farm, Fosse Way, Radford Semele, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, CV31 1XL,
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An ebonised black timber linen cupboard featuring two upper panelled doors above two short and two long drawers with brass drop handles.
English Ebonized Linen Cupboard
Ref: SA1229730
An ebonised black timber linen cupboard featuring two upper panelled doors above two short and two long drawers with brass drop handles.
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  • ObjectLinen Presses
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialEbonised Oak, Brass
  • ColourBlack
  • MotifsPanelled doors, Brass drop handles, Bracket feet, Moulded cornice
  • SizeH 197.5 cm (78 in) x W 131 cm (52 in) x D 57 cm (22 in)

This nineteenth-century English Victorian gentleman's library linen press is constructed from ebonised oak finished in black, complete with a moulded cornice, panelled doors, and bracket feet. The front elevation presents two tall upper doors above a bank of two short and two long graduated drawers, fitted with brass drop handles and brass key escutcheons. Practical storage is provided within the upper cupboard section by an internal hanging rail, complemented by the lower drawer configuration. Standing at 197.5 cm high, 131 cm wide, and 57 cm deep, the piece offers substantial capacity for clothing and household textiles. Placed in a bedroom, dressing room, or study, the cupboard brings traditional utility and a dark finish to everyday home organization.

FAQs

Historically, a linen cupboard or press was designed specifically to hold household textiles, bed linens, and clothing. The upper section typically contained sliding shelves or flat trays to keep folded items neat, while the lower section featured drawers for smaller items.

English linen cupboards were predominantly constructed from hardwoods such as oak, mahogany, or walnut, often incorporating pine as a secondary timber for drawer linings and back panels. Ebonised finishes were achieved using specialised stains or dark lacquers over dense woods.

Authentic pieces display hand-cut dovetail joints on the drawers, original brass or turned wood hardware, and wear patterns consistent with age along sliding drawer runners and door frames. An authentic ebonised finish often shows subtle timber grain or natural wear revealing the underlying wood.

An ebonised cabinet provides a dark focal point that contrasts well against neutral or light walls in modern bedrooms, dining rooms, or hallways. It functions effectively as a wardrobe, media cabinet, or general storage unit.

To preserve ebonised timber, dust regularly with a soft, dry microfibre cloth and avoid harsh chemical cleaners. Apply a high-quality dark beeswax sparingly once or twice a year to nourish the timber and protect the dark finish from drying out.
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