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Early 19th Century Mahogany Linen Press by T. Wilson of Great Queen St London
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Early 19th Century Mahogany Linen Press by T. Wilson of Great Queen St London

18th century
Sold 29 August 2025 · FB Antiques
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For sale is a very good quality linen press stamped by T.Wilson, Great Queen Street, London. The top of the press is nicely inlaid and paneled, with two doors opening to reveal two original linen trays. Below this the press has four graduated drawers. The condition of the piece is very good, with average wear commensurate with age and use.

Width 50" Depth 22" Height 83"

Date of Manufacture

FB Antiques has dated this Antique Mahogany Linen Press to the Georgian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
211cm (83.07")
Width
127cm (50.00")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
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SA314059
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S24-720
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For sale is a very good quality linen press stamped by T.Wilson, Great Queen Street, London.
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The top of the press is nicely inlaid and paneled, with two doors opening to reveal two original linen trays.
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Below this the press has four graduated drawers. The condition of the piece is very good, with average wear commensurate with age and use.

Width 50" Depth 22" Height 83"

Date of Manufacture

FB Antiques has dated this Antique Mahogany Linen Press to the Georgian era.

Height
211cm (83.07")
Width
127cm (50.00")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Reference Numbers
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SA314059
Dealers Internal Ref
S24-720
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Archive I An early 19th-century mahogany linen press featuring panelled doors with oval veneers, inlaid stringing details, and a base section with four graduated drawers. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Early 19th Century Mahogany Linen Press by T. Wilson of Great Queen St London

Archive II An early 19th-century mahogany linen press featuring panelled doors with oval veneers, inlaid stringing details, and a base section with four graduated drawers. View II
Archive III An early 19th-century mahogany linen press featuring panelled doors with oval veneers, inlaid stringing details, and a base section with four graduated drawers. View III
Archive IV An early 19th-century mahogany linen press featuring panelled doors with oval veneers, inlaid stringing details, and a base section with four graduated drawers. View IV
Archive V An early 19th-century mahogany linen press featuring panelled doors with oval veneers, inlaid stringing details, and a base section with four graduated drawers. View V
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Archive VII An early 19th-century mahogany linen press featuring panelled doors with oval veneers, inlaid stringing details, and a base section with four graduated drawers. View VII
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An early 19th-century mahogany linen press featuring panelled doors with oval veneers, inlaid stringing details, and a base section with four graduated drawers.
Early 19th Century Mahogany Linen Press by T. Wilson of Great Queen St London
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An early 19th-century mahogany linen press featuring panelled doors with oval veneers, inlaid stringing details, and a base section with four graduated drawers.
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  • ObjectWardrobes & Armoires
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialMahogany, Boxwood, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsOval flame mahogany veneers, Inlaid stringing, Dentil or patterned frieze, Graduated drawers
  • SizeH 211 cm (83 in) x W 127 cm (50 in) x D 56 cm (22 in)

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A linen press is a large piece of furniture developed in the 18th and 19th centuries, traditionally featuring upper cabinet doors enclosing sliding trays for storing folded household linen, paired with lower drawers for garments.

These pieces are typically constructed from solid timber frames with high-grade flame or figured mahogany veneers, often embellished with boxwood or ebony stringing, hand-cut dovetail joints in the drawers, and secondary woods such as oak or pine.

Authentic pieces exhibit period construction characteristics including hand-beveled drawer linings, original brass hardware, un-standardised dimensions reflecting hand-tooling, and appropriate timber oxidisation and wear consistent with age.

An antique linen press serves as a focal point in a bedroom or hallway, offering substantial vertical storage while introducing rich wood tones and historical craftsmanship that contrast effectively with minimalist contemporary decor.

Maintain antique mahogany by keeping it away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent veneer cracking, dusting regularly with a dry cloth, and occasionally applying a traditional beeswax polish to nourish the timber.
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