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Small Georgian Mahogany Linen Press
For sale by The Old Cinema
for sale €1,024     $1,111
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Small Georgian Mahogany Linen Press

18th century
For Sale by The Old Cinema
Description

A compact antique mahogany storage cabinet, finely proportioned and distinguished by richly figured flame mahogany door panels framed with satinwood crossbanding. The pair of panelled doors retain their small turned timber knobs and key escutcheons, opening to reveal a fitted interior with a pull-out linen tray above and a further shelf below

Physical Dimensions
Height
108.5cm (42.72")
Width
107cm (42.13")
Depth
61cm (24.02")
Declaration

The Old Cinema has dated this Georgian Mahogany Linen Press to the Georgian era.

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Sellingantiques Reference
SA1236047
Dealers Internal Reference
49739
Description
A compact antique mahogany storage cabinet, finely proportioned and distinguished by richly figured flame mahogany door panels framed with satinwood crossbanding.
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The pair of panelled doors retain their small turned timber knobs and key escutcheons, opening to reveal a fitted interior with a pull-out linen tray above and a further shelf below.
The Old Cinema
Height
108.5cm (42.72")
Width
107cm (42.13")
Depth
61cm (24.02")
Date of Manufacture

The Old Cinema has dated this Georgian Mahogany Linen Press to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1236047
Dealers Internal Ref
49739
The Old Cinema
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A small Georgian mahogany linen press featuring twin panelled doors with flame grain veneers above a single drawer on a shaped apron base.
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Archive I A small Georgian mahogany linen press featuring twin panelled doors with flame grain veneers above a single drawer on a shaped apron base.

Small Georgian Mahogany Linen Press

Archive II A small Georgian mahogany linen press featuring twin panelled doors with flame grain veneers above a single drawer on a shaped apron base. View II
Archive III A small Georgian mahogany linen press featuring twin panelled doors with flame grain veneers above a single drawer on a shaped apron base. View III
Archive IV A small Georgian mahogany linen press featuring twin panelled doors with flame grain veneers above a single drawer on a shaped apron base. View IV
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A small Georgian mahogany linen press featuring twin panelled doors with flame grain veneers above a single drawer on a shaped apron base.
Small Georgian Mahogany Linen Press
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A small Georgian mahogany linen press featuring twin panelled doors with flame grain veneers above a single drawer on a shaped apron base.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectLinen Presses & Cupboards
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsFlame mahogany veneer, Panelled cupboard doors, Swan-neck brass handles, Shaped apron
  • SizeH 108.5 cm (43 in) x W 107 cm (42 in) x D 61 cm (24 in)

FAQs

A Georgian linen press is a traditional piece of storage furniture developed during the 18th century, designed with an upper cupboard containing shelves or slides alongside lower drawers to store household linens and clothing.

These pieces were typically constructed from solid timber frames, utilizing rich flame mahogany veneers for decorative panels, alongside brass handles, steel locks, and hand-cut pine or oak internal drawer linings.

Authentic pieces exhibit period construction methods, including hand-cut dovetail drawer joints, hand-planed backboards, original brass lock escutcheons, and natural patination across the timber finish.

A compact linen press functions effectively as a versatile storage cabinet in a contemporary bedroom, hallway, or dining space, offering textural warmth when balanced against crisp neutral paint schemes.

Maintain the surface by dusting with a dry microfibre cloth and applying a clear beeswax polish once or twice a year, ensuring the piece remains away from direct heat sources to prevent wood movement.
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