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Georgian Mahogany Linen Press with Decorative Ebony Line Inlay & Original Lion Head Brass Handles
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Georgian Mahogany Linen Press with Decorative Ebony Line Inlay & Original Lion Head Brass Handles

18th century
Sold 11 July 2025 · The Old Cinema
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A late 18th-century antique linen press in figured mahogany with original lion-head brass handles. The upper section features two panelled doors with decorative ebony line inlay, opening to reveal an oak-lined interior compartment with a hanging rail and slide drawers. Below, a chest of two short drawers over two full-width drawers offers practical storage. Raised on splayed bracket feet and finished with a shaped apron, this two-part construction exemplifies cabinetmaking from c.1780 and remains well-proportioned for modern use.

Physical Dimensions
Height
206cm (81.10")
Width
138cm (54.33")
Depth
61cm (24.02")
Declaration

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

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SA1144780
Dealers Internal Reference
46888
Description
A late 18th-century antique linen press in figured mahogany with original lion-head brass handles.
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The upper section features two panelled doors with decorative ebony line inlay, opening to reveal an oak-lined interior compartment with a hanging rail and slide drawers.
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Below, a chest of two short drawers over two full-width drawers offers practical storage. Raised on splayed bracket feet and finished with a shaped apron, this two-part construction exemplifies cabinetmaking from c.1780 and remains well-proportioned for modern use.

Height
206cm (81.10")
Width
138cm (54.33")
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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SA1144780
Dealers Internal Ref
46888
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Archive I A freestanding Georgian mahogany linen press featuring two upper cabinet doors with ebony line inlay, over a base of graduated drawers fitted with brass lion head ring handles. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Georgian Mahogany Linen Press with Decorative Ebony Line Inlay & Original Lion Head Brass Handles

Archive II A freestanding Georgian mahogany linen press featuring two upper cabinet doors with ebony line inlay, over a base of graduated drawers fitted with brass lion head ring handles. View II
Archive III A freestanding Georgian mahogany linen press featuring two upper cabinet doors with ebony line inlay, over a base of graduated drawers fitted with brass lion head ring handles. View III
Archive IV A freestanding Georgian mahogany linen press featuring two upper cabinet doors with ebony line inlay, over a base of graduated drawers fitted with brass lion head ring handles. View IV
Archive V A freestanding Georgian mahogany linen press featuring two upper cabinet doors with ebony line inlay, over a base of graduated drawers fitted with brass lion head ring handles. View V
Archive VI A freestanding Georgian mahogany linen press featuring two upper cabinet doors with ebony line inlay, over a base of graduated drawers fitted with brass lion head ring handles. View VI
Archive VII A freestanding Georgian mahogany linen press featuring two upper cabinet doors with ebony line inlay, over a base of graduated drawers fitted with brass lion head ring handles. View VII
Archive VIII A freestanding Georgian mahogany linen press featuring two upper cabinet doors with ebony line inlay, over a base of graduated drawers fitted with brass lion head ring handles. View VIII
Archive IX A freestanding Georgian mahogany linen press featuring two upper cabinet doors with ebony line inlay, over a base of graduated drawers fitted with brass lion head ring handles. View IX
Archive X A freestanding Georgian mahogany linen press featuring two upper cabinet doors with ebony line inlay, over a base of graduated drawers fitted with brass lion head ring handles. View X
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A freestanding Georgian mahogany linen press featuring two upper cabinet doors with ebony line inlay, over a base of graduated drawers fitted with brass lion head ring handles.
Georgian Mahogany Linen Press with Decorative Ebony Line Inlay & Original Lion Head Brass Handles
Ref: SA1144780
A freestanding Georgian mahogany linen press featuring two upper cabinet doors with ebony line inlay, over a base of graduated drawers fitted with brass lion head ring handles.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectWardrobes & Armoires
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialMahogany, Ebony, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsEbony line inlay, Lion head brass handles, Graduated drawers, Panelled doors
  • SizeH 206 cm (81 in) x W 138 cm (54 in) x D 61 cm (24 in)

FAQs

Georgian linen presses emerged during the 18th century as large storage units specifically designed to store household linens flat before the widespread use of modern wardrobes, often featuring sliding trays in the upper section and drawers below.

These pieces are traditionally constructed from dense hardwoods such as mahogany or oak, featuring handcrafted dovetail joints on the drawers, secondary softwood linings, and decorative veneers or stringing details.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-cut dovetails, aged timber patination, hand-turned or forged hardware, and construction methods consistent with 18th or early 19th-century cabinet making rather than modern machine tooling.

Pairing this traditional wooden storage piece with neutral walls, minimalist lighting, and contemporary textiles creates a balanced interior that highlights the rich timber tones as a focal point.

Maintain antique mahogany by keeping it away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent timber splitting, applying microcrystalline wax periodically, and dusting with a soft, dry cloth.
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