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Top Quality Burr Walnut Linen Press
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Top Quality Burr Walnut Linen Press

1900 - 1920
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Excellent quality burr walnut and ebony inlaid bowed linen press, three drawers over double doors, brass handles, standing on ball and claw feet, in excellent overall condition..

55.5" high

36" wide

21" depth

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You are welcome to view this item at our showroom, please phone ahead of visiting.

Alternatively you are welcome to collect at our large warehouse and showrooms in Derbyshire (20 minutes north of Birmingham). We have a large and ever changing selection of genuine good quality antique furniture and accessories of all types.

Date of Manufacture

Fernyhough Antiques Ltd has dated this Antique Burr Walnut Linen Press to the 1920s.

Independent Date Check ID 09648619
Dealer's Item Date1920s
Sellingantiques Date1920s
Sellingantiques agingItem 90-115 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1920s:
Cast brass tassel drop handles: hardware favoured on Queen Anne revival cabinets.
Mahogany drawer linings with centre runner: precision machine-assisted cabinetmaking.
Symmetrical book-matched burr walnut veneers: knife-cut commercial veneering.
Shaped cabriole legs on ball and claw feet: traditional revival pattern carving.

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.

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SA1235517
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All measurements are taken at the widest points.

Please call 07968450046 for more information on this item.

We recommend that you arrange an appointment to view the items before you buy them. Appointments to view our stock can be arranged by contacting us via email donna.fernyhough@ntlworld.com or you can call 07968450046 (lines open 9am-10pm, 365 days a year)

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Description
Excellent quality burr walnut and ebony inlaid bowed linen press, three drawers over double doors, brass handles, standing on ball and claw feet, in excellent overall condition..

55.5" high

36" wide

21" depth

fig 1. An antique burr walnut linen press featuring an upper drawer section and lower double-door cupboard supported by carved ball and claw feet.
fig 1. Top Quality Burr Walnut Linen Press

FREE DELIVERY TO UK MAINLAND

EXCLUDES SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS

FOR EUROPEAN AND WORLDWIDE DELIVERIES PLEASE EMAIL FOR QUOTE

You are welcome to view this item at our showroom, please phone ahead of visiting.

“
Alternatively you are welcome to collect at our large warehouse and showrooms in Derbyshire (20 minutes north of Birmingham).
Fernyhough Antiques Ltd

We have a large and ever changing selection of genuine good quality antique furniture and accessories of all types.

Date of Manufacture

Fernyhough Antiques Ltd has dated this Antique Burr Walnut Linen Press to the 1920s.

Independent Date Report ID 09648619
Dealer's Item Date1920s
Sellingantiques dating1920s
Sellingantiques agingItem 90-115 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1920s:
Cast brass tassel drop handles: hardware favoured on Queen Anne revival cabinets.
Mahogany drawer linings with centre runner: precision machine-assisted cabinetmaking.
Symmetrical book-matched burr walnut veneers: knife-cut commercial veneering.
Shaped cabriole legs on ball and claw feet: traditional revival pattern carving.

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.

Reference Numbers
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SA1235517
Fernyhough Antiques Ltd
Fernyhough Antiques Ltd
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Seven showrooms of excellent quality antiques and decorative items.

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An antique burr walnut linen press featuring an upper drawer section and lower double-door cupboard supported by carved ball and claw feet.
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Archive I An antique burr walnut linen press featuring an upper drawer section and lower double-door cupboard supported by carved ball and claw feet.

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Archive II An antique burr walnut linen press featuring an upper drawer section and lower double-door cupboard supported by carved ball and claw feet. View II
Archive III An antique burr walnut linen press featuring an upper drawer section and lower double-door cupboard supported by carved ball and claw feet. View III
Archive IV An antique burr walnut linen press featuring an upper drawer section and lower double-door cupboard supported by carved ball and claw feet. View IV
Archive V An antique burr walnut linen press featuring an upper drawer section and lower double-door cupboard supported by carved ball and claw feet. View V
Archive VI An antique burr walnut linen press featuring an upper drawer section and lower double-door cupboard supported by carved ball and claw feet. View VI
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Archive VIII An antique burr walnut linen press featuring an upper drawer section and lower double-door cupboard supported by carved ball and claw feet. View VIII
Archive IX An antique burr walnut linen press featuring an upper drawer section and lower double-door cupboard supported by carved ball and claw feet. View IX
Archive X An antique burr walnut linen press featuring an upper drawer section and lower double-door cupboard supported by carved ball and claw feet. View X
Archive XI An antique burr walnut linen press featuring an upper drawer section and lower double-door cupboard supported by carved ball and claw feet. View XI
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Fernyhough Antiques Ltd

Fernyhough Antiques Ltd
Telephone 07968 45 00 46
Location
Unit 5
The Elms Business Park
Appleby Magna
Derbyshire
DE12 7AP
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/fernyhough
Verified Since Jan 2011
Items For Sale 567
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Fernyhough Antiques Ltd
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An antique burr walnut linen press featuring an upper drawer section and lower double-door cupboard supported by carved ball and claw feet.
Top Quality Burr Walnut Linen Press
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  • ObjectLinen Press
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleQueen Anne Style
  • MaterialBurr Walnut, Walnut, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsBurr walnut veneer, Ball and claw feet, Breakfront profile, Brass drop handles

This Queen Anne style linen press is a 1920 English country house piece fashioned from burr walnut and walnut with ebony inlay. The warm brown furniture displays a breakfront profile and is finished with a striking burr walnut veneer across all visible exterior surfaces. The upper section contains three drawers fitted with brass drop handles, while the lower section features a double-door cupboard with a central tassel-like hanging element. The cabinet stands on carved ball and claw feet at the base, with subtle mouldings outlining the structural sections. Measuring 141 cm high by 91 cm wide and 53 cm deep, the substantial proportions provide generous storage capacity. The press works well in a traditional bedroom, hallway, or living space to store linens, clothing, or household items while serving as a decorative focal point.

FAQs

A linen press is a piece of cabinet furniture historically designed to store household linen, clothing, and textiles, typically consisting of a lower cupboard or drawers topped by an upper cabinet section.

Traditional examples feature highly figured burr walnut veneers applied over solid timber framing, often incorporating hand-cut dovetail joints and solid brass or metal handles.

Authentic pieces display characteristic signs of age such as hand-sawn timber backboards, period drawer construction with dovetailing, natural patina, and age-appropriate wear to the veneer.

A walnut linen press functions as a functional focal point in a modern bedroom, hallway, or dining area, offering enclosed storage while adding rich timber texture against contemporary neutral backdrops.

Maintain the timber finish by dusting regularly with a soft dry cloth and applying a high-quality beeswax polish periodically, while keeping the piece away from direct heat sources and direct sunlight to prevent veneer movement.
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