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19th Century Mahogany Linen Press
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19th Century Mahogany Linen Press

19th century
Sold 8 April 2026 · Pap Antiques and Restoration Ltd
This “19th Century Mahogany Linen Press” found a buyer.

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Description

This is a beautiful 19th Century Mahogany Linen Press, crafted from richly figured mahogany with exceptional grain and warm, deep tones. A classic and highly practical piece of English antique furniture.

The upper section features a spacious hanging rail, making it ideal for garments, coats, or longer textiles. Beneath the hanging space is an open blanket compartment, perfect for storing linens, bedding, or household textiles.

The lower chest is fitted with one long drawer over three Dummy drawers, each retaining their elegant brass oval handles.

The piece stands on its original bracket feet and is topped with a well-proportioned cornice, giving it a strong, stately presence. A wonderful combination of storage, display, and period craftsmanship.

A superb functional antique, perfect for bedrooms, dressing rooms, or as a statement storage piece in any home.

Please note that this is an antique item, over 100–150 years old.

As expected with a piece of this age, it shows signs of wear, including small scratches, minor cracks, marks, and other age-related imperfections. These characteristics form part of its history and authenticity, and they contribute to its unique antique charm.

If you are interested in viewing this item or any other listings, or if you have any questions or require additional photographs, please feel free to message us. We are here to assist you.

Physical Dimensions
Height
204cm (80.32")
Width
122cm (48.03")
Depth
55cm (21.65")
Declaration

Pap Antiques and Restoration Ltd has dated this 19th Century Mahogany Linen Press to the 19th Century.

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SA1182105
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This is a beautiful 19th Century Mahogany Linen Press, crafted from richly figured mahogany with exceptional grain and warm, deep tones. A classic and highly practical piece of English antique furniture.
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The upper section features a spacious hanging rail, making it ideal for garments, coats, or longer textiles.
Pap Antiques and Restoration Ltd

Beneath the hanging space is an open blanket compartment, perfect for storing linens, bedding, or household textiles.

fig 1. A large 19th-century mahogany linen press featuring upper panelled doors and a base with multiple graduated drawers fitted with brass handles.
fig 1. 19th Century Mahogany Linen Press

The lower chest is fitted with one long drawer over three Dummy drawers, each retaining their elegant brass oval handles.

The piece stands on its original bracket feet and is topped with a well-proportioned cornice, giving it a strong, stately presence. A wonderful combination of storage, display, and period craftsmanship.

fig 2. A large 19th-century mahogany linen press featuring upper panelled doors and a base with multiple graduated drawers fitted with brass handles.
fig 2. 19th Century Mahogany Linen Press

A superb functional antique, perfect for bedrooms, dressing rooms, or as a statement storage piece in any home.

Please note that this is an antique item, over 100–150 years old.

As expected with a piece of this age, it shows signs of wear, including small scratches, minor cracks, marks, and other age-related imperfections. These characteristics form part of its history and authenticity, and they contribute to its unique antique charm.

If you are interested in viewing this item or any other listings, or if you have any questions or require additional photographs, please feel free to message us. We are here to assist you.

Height
204cm (80.32")
Width
122cm (48.03")
Depth
55cm (21.65")
Date of Manufacture

Pap Antiques and Restoration Ltd has dated this 19th Century Mahogany Linen Press to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1182105
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Location
3 Ward Road
Sandy Lane Industrial Estate
Stourport-on-Severn
Worcestershire
DY13 9QB
United Kingdom
Verified Since Sep 2022
Items For Sale 72
Items Sold 141
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Location: 3 Ward Road, Sandy Lane Industrial Estate, Stourport-on-Severn, Worcestershire, DY13 9QB, United Kingdom
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A large 19th-century mahogany linen press featuring upper panelled doors and a base with multiple graduated drawers fitted with brass handles.
19th Century Mahogany Linen Press
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A large 19th-century mahogany linen press featuring upper panelled doors and a base with multiple graduated drawers fitted with brass handles.
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  • ObjectWardrobes & Armoires
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsFlame mahogany veneer, Brass drop handles, Panelled doors, Graduated drawers
  • SizeH 204 cm (80 in) x W 122 cm (48 in) x D 55 cm (22 in)

Originating in the 17th century and evolving through the Georgian and Victorian eras, linen presses were designed specifically to store household linens flat under pressure to keep them crisp before the widespread use of irons.

Traditional presses were predominantly crafted from solid timber like mahogany, oak, or walnut, featuring hand-cut dovetail joints in the drawers and flame veneer panels on the doors.

Authenticity is identified by hand-planed surfaces, irregular dovetailing, hand-forged or cast brass hardware, secondary woods in the drawer linings, and natural timber ageing.

Positioning a period timber piece in a modern bedroom provides warmth and architectural contrast, acting as a statement storage wardrobe or a sophisticated hallway cabinet.

Maintain mahogany furniture by keeping it away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent wood splitting, and nourish the grain periodically with natural beeswax.
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