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Antique George III 18th Century Mahogany Gentleman’s Wardrobe/linen Press
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Antique George III 18th Century Mahogany Gentleman’s Wardrobe/linen Press

18th century
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Antique George III mahogany gentleman’s wardrobe/linen press having two mahogany doors which open to reveal a fitted interior of four original sliding trays, one long drawer with original brass handles and supported by bracket feet.

A beautiful example of its period in delightful original condition.

£1885

Date 1790

H 121.9 CM

W 124.5 CM

D 61 CM

Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated this George III Mahogany Linen Press to the 18th Century.

Independent Date Guide ID 07373689
Dealer's Item Date18th Century
Sellingantiques Date18th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 215-245 years old
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Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 18TH CENTURY:
Hand-planed pine tray bases with central muntins: standard construction before machine planing.
Pressed brass wreath handles: neoclassical design fashionable from the 1780s.
Splayed bracket feet and shaped apron: typical Georgian profile at the base.
Flame mahogany door panels framed with cockbeading: well-chosen timber cuts of the era.

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
121.9cm (47.99")
Width
124.5cm (49.02")
Depth
61cm (24.02")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA910527
Dealers Internal Reference
427
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Description
Antique George III mahogany gentleman’s wardrobe/linen press having two mahogany doors which open to reveal a fitted interior of four original sliding trays, one long drawer with original brass handles and supported by bracket feet.

A beautiful example of its period in delightful original condition.

£1885

Date 1790

H 121.9 CM

W 124.5 CM

D 61 CM

Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated this George III Mahogany Linen Press to the 18th Century.

Independent Date Report ID 07373689
Dealer's Item Date18th Century
Sellingantiques dating18th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 215-245 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 18th Century:
Hand-planed pine tray bases with central muntins: standard construction before machine planing.
Pressed brass wreath handles: neoclassical design fashionable from the 1780s.
Splayed bracket feet and shaped apron: typical Georgian profile at the base.
Flame mahogany door panels framed with cockbeading: well-chosen timber cuts of the era.

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
121.9cm (47.99")
Width
124.5cm (49.02")
Depth
61cm (24.02")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA910527
Dealers Internal Ref
427
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An 18th-century George III dark mahogany linen press cabinet featuring panelled double doors, turned wooden knobs, and a lower drawer on bracket feet.
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Archive I An 18th-century George III dark mahogany linen press cabinet featuring panelled double doors, turned wooden knobs, and a lower drawer on bracket feet.

Antique George III 18th Century Mahogany Gentleman’s Wardrobe/linen Press

Archive II An 18th-century George III dark mahogany linen press cabinet featuring panelled double doors, turned wooden knobs, and a lower drawer on bracket feet. View II
Archive III An 18th-century George III dark mahogany linen press cabinet featuring panelled double doors, turned wooden knobs, and a lower drawer on bracket feet. View III
Archive IV An 18th-century George III dark mahogany linen press cabinet featuring panelled double doors, turned wooden knobs, and a lower drawer on bracket feet. View IV
Archive V An 18th-century George III dark mahogany linen press cabinet featuring panelled double doors, turned wooden knobs, and a lower drawer on bracket feet. View V
Archive VI An 18th-century George III dark mahogany linen press cabinet featuring panelled double doors, turned wooden knobs, and a lower drawer on bracket feet. View VI
Archive VII An 18th-century George III dark mahogany linen press cabinet featuring panelled double doors, turned wooden knobs, and a lower drawer on bracket feet. View VII
Archive VIII An 18th-century George III dark mahogany linen press cabinet featuring panelled double doors, turned wooden knobs, and a lower drawer on bracket feet. View VIII
Archive IX An 18th-century George III dark mahogany linen press cabinet featuring panelled double doors, turned wooden knobs, and a lower drawer on bracket feet. View IX
Archive X An 18th-century George III dark mahogany linen press cabinet featuring panelled double doors, turned wooden knobs, and a lower drawer on bracket feet. View X
Archive XI An 18th-century George III dark mahogany linen press cabinet featuring panelled double doors, turned wooden knobs, and a lower drawer on bracket feet. View XI
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An 18th-century George III dark mahogany linen press cabinet featuring panelled double doors, turned wooden knobs, and a lower drawer on bracket feet.
Antique George III 18th Century Mahogany Gentleman’s Wardrobe/Linen Press
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  • ObjectLinen Presses
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorge III
  • MaterialMahogany
  • ColourDark Red Brown
  • MotifsPanelled cupboard doors, Turned wooden knobs, Shaped bracket feet, Flame mahogany veneers
  • SizeH 121.9 cm (48 in) x W 124.5 cm (49 in) x D 61 cm (24 in)

This George III gentleman's wardrobe and linen press originates from the 18th century and is made of solid timber with flame mahogany veneers in a dark red-brown colour. The cabinet has a rectangular top over a pair of small upper drawers, double panelled cupboard doors with turned wooden knobs, and a single long drawer at the base fitted with original round brass handles. The whole piece is supported by shaped bracket feet with a curved apron along the bottom edge. Measuring 121.9 cm high, 124.5 cm wide and 61 cm deep, the unit provides substantial storage capacity while maintaining a compact footprint for domestic settings. In a modern interior, this versatile furniture item sits naturally in a bedroom as a traditional wardrobe for linens and garments, or serves as a functional storage cabinet in a study, hallway or library. The dark wood tones and classic Georgian proportions complement both period properties and contemporary spaces that incorporate traditional architectural details. The practical configuration of internal sliding trays and deep drawers accommodates clothing, bedding or household accessories while preserving historical character.

FAQs

A George III mahogany linen press is an 18th-century British storage cabinet featuring an upper cupboard with fitted shelves or sliding trays above base drawers, traditionally designed for storing household linens and garments.

These cabinets were primarily constructed from solid Cuban or West Indian mahogany, often featuring flame mahogany veneers on front panels, hand-dovetailed oak drawer linings, and pine backboards.

Authentic period examples demonstrate hand-cut dovetail joints, hand-planed timber surfaces on interior drawer bottoms, original mortise and tenon joinery, and natural oxidisation on untouched interior wood.

Position the piece as a focal point against neutral walls in a hallway, bedroom, or dining area, balancing its rich dark timber tones with modern lighting and contemporary soft furnishings.

Regularly wipe surfaces with a dry microfibre cloth and apply a high-grade beeswax polish once or twice yearly, keeping the furniture positioned away from direct sunlight and heat radiators.
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