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Mahogany Press.victorian.
Cavers Antiques
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Mahogany Press.victorian.

19th century
For Sale by Cavers Antiques
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This is an early Victorian mahogany press.

Double panel doors to the top and chest of drawers to the base.

Fitted interior with pull-out slides .

Lovely flamed mahogany in good condition ready for use

7 feet tall .

54 inches wide.

25 inches deep.

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Cavers Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Linen Press to the Victorian era.

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Description
This is an early Victorian mahogany press.

Double panel doors to the top and chest of drawers to the base.

Fitted interior with pull-out slides .

Lovely flamed mahogany in good condition ready for use

7 feet tall .

54 inches wide.

25 inches deep.

Date of Manufacture

Cavers Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Linen Press to the Victorian era.

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A Victorian flame mahogany linen press with a moulded cornice, arched double doors on the upper cabinet, and four drawers in the lower section.
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A Victorian flame mahogany linen press with a moulded cornice, arched double doors on the upper cabinet, and four drawers in the lower section.
Mahogany press.Victorian.
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A Victorian flame mahogany linen press with a moulded cornice, arched double doors on the upper cabinet, and four drawers in the lower section.
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A Victorian mahogany linen press is a substantial piece of storage furniture constructed during the 19th century, featuring an upper cupboard with double doors over a lower chest of drawers. Originally designed for storing household linens, these pieces were a standard feature in Victorian domestic interiors.

Linen presses from the 19th century were typically crafted using solid mahogany or mahogany veneers over secondary woods such as pine, oak, or deal. The drawer linings and back panels were often made from softwoods, while hardware was cast in brass or turned from wood.

Authentic 19th-century linen presses feature hand-cut dovetail joints on the drawer construction, original wooden slide trays inside the upper cabinet, and signs of hand-planing on the reverse panels. Flame mahogany veneers on door panels and drawer fronts are also typical of the era.

A linen press can be positioned in a main bedroom, guest room, or wide hallway to provide concealed storage for clothing or bedding. The warm wood tones contrast with neutral paint palettes, creating a focal point in contemporary or traditional interior schemes.

Maintain the finish by dusting regularly with a soft dry cloth and applying a clear beeswax polish once or twice a year in the direction of the wood grain. Keep the cabinet away from direct heat sources and direct sunlight to prevent veneer cracking or fading.
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