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A Large Oak Dutch Linen Press Cupboard C18th
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A Large Oak Dutch Linen Press Cupboard C18th

18th century
Description

A Large 18th century Dutch linen press/cupboard.

The top with 2 large panelled doors which open to reveal internal doors and shelves. Above this is a crisply carved pediment with scrolling foliage topped with a large shell motif.

The bottom bombe shaped chest with 3 large drawers with original brass handles

With carved frieze & standing on large lions paw feet.

This would make a fabulous addition to a country house kitchen. A really useful piuece of furniture.

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Junk Antiques & Interiors has dated this Antique Dutch Oak Linen Press to the 18th Century.

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Description
A Large 18th century Dutch linen press/cupboard.

The top with 2 large panelled doors which open to reveal internal doors and shelves. Above this is a crisply carved pediment with scrolling foliage topped with a large shell motif.

fig 1. An eighteenth-century carved oak Dutch linen press featuring shaped double doors above a three-drawer base with brass handles and claw feet.
fig 1. A Large Oak Dutch Linen Press Cupboard C18th

The bottom bombe shaped chest with 3 large drawers with original brass handles

With carved frieze & standing on large lions paw feet.

This would make a fabulous addition to a country house kitchen. A really useful piuece of furniture.

Date of Manufacture

Junk Antiques & Interiors has dated this Antique Dutch Oak Linen Press to the 18th Century.

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An eighteenth-century carved oak Dutch linen press featuring shaped double doors above a three-drawer base with brass handles and claw feet.
A Large Oak Dutch Linen Press Cupboard C18th
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  • ObjectLinen Presses
  • Period18th century
  • StyleDutch Baroque
  • MaterialOak, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsBonnet top pediment, Shaped panel doors, Serpentine drawer base, Claw feet

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Originating in Northern Europe during the 17th and 18th centuries, Dutch linen presses were constructed as prominent storage units for household linens and textiles. These cabinets reflected the wealth and status of a household through detailed hand-carved mouldings, bonnet tops, and sturdy oak timber construction.

Traditional 18th-century Dutch cabinetry primarily utilised native oak, often featuring hand-cut dovetail joints, wooden peg joinery, and hand-sawn backboards. Metalwork typically consisted of cast brass escutcheons and drop handles, with doors framed by relief-carved arch mouldings.

Authentic period pieces show evidence of hand-planed surfaces, irregular dovetail joints, and natural age-related shrinkage in wider oak panels. Original brass hardware will display cast irregularities and patination, while drawer runners will exhibit smooth wear patterns consistent with long-term use.

A large oak linen press serves as a focal piece in bedrooms, dining rooms, or hallways, providing extensive concealed storage. Interior designers often contrast its rich timber tones and classical proportions against neutral walls or modern minimalist furnishings.

Oak furniture should be kept away from direct heat sources and extreme humidity fluctuations to prevent timber movement and splitting. Regular dust removal with a soft cloth and occasional application of clear beeswax polish will protect the original finish and maintain the patina.
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