Description
Spectacular Regency Rich Golden Mahogany Antique Linen Press
Dating from Around 1830, This Spectacular Regency Antique Linen Press Has Been constructed from the most striking figured golden mahogany. With a moulded cornice above two cupboard doors with moulded figured panels and turned handles. The interior comprises of four sliding linen trays and the lower section has two over two graduating cock beaded drawers with the original turned handles and beautifully figured fronts. This stunning antique linen press stands on a plain figured plinth and splits in to three sections for easy removal. The mahogany has aged to a rich golden shade with a striking grain, good patina, is in very good condition and has been beautifully cleaned using a traditional form of furniture wax finishing.
Approximate Dimensions are:
Height: 218 cm / 86 inches
Width: 134 cm / 53 inches
Depth: 66 cm / 26 inches
Ref No : 06202
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What is an Antique Linen Press?
The earliest type of Antique linen Press, was in the 18th century in the form of a Linen cupboard. They will usually consist of five lovely Mahogany lined linen slides. The renowned designer Chippendale made these pieces with fine features such as Ogee bracket feet and mirrored figured panelled doors. Some early 18th Century Georgian examples have a Secretaire Press Cupboard that pulls out and folds down using the original brass mechanism. The interior will have several small drawers and pigeon holes, along with secret concealed book drawers. Early 19th century examples can come with figured cupboard doors with arched mouldings and the interior comprises of sliding linen trays. Below there are usually graduating mahogany lined cock beaded drawers with beautifully turned handles. Other features from this period would include a brass clash mould, brass rococo key escutcheons and decorative brass lion head handles. The Victorian linen press will have more rounded corners, pilasters, turned handles, bun feet and highly French polished to that mirrored shine. Some renowned makers such as Maple & co built presses to meet the the new style of this period.
