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English walnut linen press by Thomas Bradford & Company, 1850-1900
English walnut linen press by Thomas Bradford & Company, 1850-1900

English walnut linen press by Thomas Bradford & Company, 1850-1900

Located in Kenilworth, IL

Black walnut double handled linen press with turned column and acorn finial. Thomas Bradford was a

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Antique Late 19th Century English Industrial Linen Presses

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Walnut

Women's Singer Tailoring Manikin 70s 42/54
Women's Singer Tailoring Manikin 70s 42/54

Women's Singer Tailoring Manikin 70s 42/54

$913Sale Price|20% Off

H 64.18 in W 19.69 in D 15.75 in

Women's Singer Tailoring Manikin 70s 42/54

By Singer

Located in Taranto, IT

This SINGER women's tailored mannequin from the 1970s is a perfect example of vintage quality and functionality. Its steel frame provides strength and stability, while its plastic to...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Linen Presses

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Metal, Steel

Swedish Biedermeier Glass Front Linen Press Book Case Cabinet Marquetry Black
Swedish Biedermeier Glass Front Linen Press Book Case Cabinet Marquetry Black

Swedish Biedermeier Glass Front Linen Press Book Case Cabinet Marquetry Black

$8,045Sale Price|25% Off

H 66.93 in W 39.38 in D 15.36 in

Swedish Biedermeier Glass Front Linen Press Book Case Cabinet Marquetry Black

Located in Lewes, England

Beautiful Swedish antique Biedermeier linen press bookcase cabinet in fabulous black patina finish

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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Birch

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French Linen Press Black Granite Top
French Linen Press Black Granite Top

French Linen Press Black Granite Top

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H 42.5 in W 50.75 in D 21.75 in

French Linen Press Black Granite Top

Located in Cookeville, TN

A scalloped apron graces the front of this French linen press featuring a black granite top. One

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Linen Presses

Materials

Marble

Stately and Rather Rare George II Period Mahogany Chest on Press
Stately and Rather Rare George II Period Mahogany Chest on Press

Stately and Rather Rare George II Period Mahogany Chest on Press

Located in London, GB

An absolutely super example of mid 18th century design and cabinetmaking. The dentilled cornice crowns the top section of drawers with wonderful Chinese Rococo mounts, framed by mou...

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Linen Presses

Black walnut linen screw press
Black walnut linen screw press

Black walnut linen screw press

Located in Kenilworth, IL

Black walnut linen screw press, with impressed makers mark, Thomas Bradford, Manchester & London

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Antique 19th Century English More Furniture and Collectibles

19th Century Dutch Linen Press
19th Century Dutch Linen Press

19th Century Dutch Linen Press

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H 85.04 in W 61.03 in D 18.9 in

19th Century Dutch Linen Press

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

a thin black painted trim. This pine linen press, circa 1850, is in three pieces and has detachable

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Antique 19th Century Dutch Linen Presses

Materials

Pine

Dessin Fournir Griswold Black Chinoiserie Linen Press Cabinet on Stand
Dessin Fournir Griswold Black Chinoiserie Linen Press Cabinet on Stand

Dessin Fournir Griswold Black Chinoiserie Linen Press Cabinet on Stand

By Dessin Fournir

Located in LOS ANGELES, CA

Dessin Fournir Griswold Black Chinoiserie Linen Press Cabinet on Stand

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1990s American Chinoiserie Linen Presses

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

18th c. Swedish Gustavian Period Black Painted Linen Press Cabinet
18th c. Swedish Gustavian Period Black Painted Linen Press Cabinet

18th c. Swedish Gustavian Period Black Painted Linen Press Cabinet

Located in Wichita, KS

A Swedish black painted two-part linen press from the Gustavian period, circa 1780. This piece is

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Antique 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Linen Presses

Materials

Iron

Swedish Biedermeier Glass Front Linen Press Book Case Cabinet Marquetry Black
Swedish Biedermeier Glass Front Linen Press Book Case Cabinet Marquetry Black

Swedish Biedermeier Glass Front Linen Press Book Case Cabinet Marquetry Black

Located in Lewes, England

Beautiful Swedish antique Biedermeier linen press bookcase cabinet in fabulous black patina finish

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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Birch

Swedish Biedermeier Glass Front Linen Press Book Case Cabinet Marquetry Black
Swedish Biedermeier Glass Front Linen Press Book Case Cabinet Marquetry Black

Swedish Biedermeier Glass Front Linen Press Book Case Cabinet Marquetry Black

Located in Lewes, England

Beautiful Swedish antique Biedermeier linen press bookcase cabinet in fabulous black patina finish

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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Birch

Monumental Black Lacquer Carpathian Elm Burl Wedding Cabinet Linen Press Armoire
Monumental Black Lacquer Carpathian Elm Burl Wedding Cabinet Linen Press Armoire

Monumental Black Lacquer Carpathian Elm Burl Wedding Cabinet Linen Press Armoire

Located in Dayton, OH

. Features a large frame finished in black along the front with inset Carpathian elm burl wood panels. The

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20th Century Ming Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Elm, Lacquer

Antique Chinese Red & Black Lacquer Cupboard Wedding Cabinet Linen Press Armoire
Antique Chinese Red & Black Lacquer Cupboard Wedding Cabinet Linen Press Armoire

Antique Chinese Red & Black Lacquer Cupboard Wedding Cabinet Linen Press Armoire

Located in Dayton, OH

Monumental red over black lacquered Chinese cupboard, circa 1880s. Made from Elm with an artistic

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass

Art Book "Domenico Ghirlandaio: Artist and Artisan" by Joan K. Cadogan
Art Book "Domenico Ghirlandaio: Artist and Artisan" by Joan K. Cadogan

Art Book "Domenico Ghirlandaio: Artist and Artisan" by Joan K. Cadogan

By Yale University Press

Located in New York, NY

Domenico Ghirlandaio: Artist and Artisan by Jean K. Cadogan Published by Yale University Press

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Late 20th Century Renaissance Books

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Linen, Paper

8 1/2 1965 Japanese Press Sheet Film Poster, Fellini
8 1/2 1965 Japanese Press Sheet Film Poster, Fellini

8 1/2 1965 Japanese Press Sheet Film Poster, Fellini

Located in Bath, Somerset

country) for Fellini's classic 8 1/2. In fabulous Near Mint rolled - linen-backed condition. Actual

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20th Century Japanese Posters

Materials

Linen, Paper

Renaissance Black Pine and White Marble Linen Press with Drawer
Renaissance Black Pine and White Marble Linen Press with Drawer

Renaissance Black Pine and White Marble Linen Press with Drawer

Located in Miami, FL

Renaissance black pine and white marble linen press with drawer

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Early 20th Century French Linen Presses

Materials

Pine

19th Century English Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Linen Press
19th Century English Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Linen Press

19th Century English Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Linen Press

Located in Dallas, TX

impressive linen press was designed for storage. Today this linen press original hardware lets the doors open

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Antique 19th Century English Edwardian Linen Presses

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Mahogany

1800s German Black Patinated Linen Cabinet
1800s German Black Patinated Linen Cabinet

1800s German Black Patinated Linen Cabinet

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H 94.5 in W 72.4 in D 24.6 in

1800s German Black Patinated Linen Cabinet

Located in High Point, NC

This antique linen cabinet was crafted in Germany, circa 1800. A beautifully patinated tall black

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Antique 19th Century German Biedermeier Linen Presses

Materials

Brass

Early 19th C Austrian Black Painted Linen Cupboard with Brass Hardware
Early 19th C Austrian Black Painted Linen Cupboard with Brass Hardware

Early 19th C Austrian Black Painted Linen Cupboard with Brass Hardware

Located in Troy, MI

Circa 1810 Austrian linen cupboard has a black painted finish and brass hardware. Top section has

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Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Linen Presses

Materials

Brass

Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Cabinet from Värmland, Repainted in Black
Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Cabinet from Värmland, Repainted in Black

Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Cabinet from Värmland, Repainted in Black

Located in Atlanta, GA

layered, distressed black finish, the surface reveals warm glimpses of the original wood beneath, offering

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Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Linen Presses

Materials

Pine

Regency Coromandel Cabinet
Regency Coromandel Cabinet

Regency Coromandel Cabinet

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H 44.89 in W 49.41 in D 25.4 in

Regency Coromandel Cabinet

Located in London, GB

Regency Coromandel low press, circa 1825, possibly by Gillows, the three gadrooned drawers above a

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Antique 1820s British Regency Linen Presses

Materials

Macassar

Hollywood Regency Asian Modern Motif Tallboy Chest by Century Furniture
Hollywood Regency Asian Modern Motif Tallboy Chest by Century Furniture

Hollywood Regency Asian Modern Motif Tallboy Chest by Century Furniture

By Century Furniture

Located in Hanover, MA

Vintage 1960s black painted wardrobe chest of drawers by Century Furniture with solid brass

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Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Linen Presses

Old Tibetan Leather Trunk with Tiger Skin
Old Tibetan Leather Trunk with Tiger Skin

Old Tibetan Leather Trunk with Tiger Skin

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H 18.12 in W 32.68 in D 14.57 in

Old Tibetan Leather Trunk with Tiger Skin

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

Antique leather trunk with three tiger skin pieces applied, Tibet, end of 19th century. M/1436.

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Antique 1830s Tibetan Tibetan Linen Presses

Materials

Leather

18th c. Swedish Baroque Period Painted Linen Press Cabinet
18th c. Swedish Baroque Period Painted Linen Press Cabinet

18th c. Swedish Baroque Period Painted Linen Press Cabinet

Located in Wichita, KS

A Swedish black painted linen press from the Baroque period, circa 1750. This piece is made in five

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Antique 18th Century Swedish Baroque Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Antique Victorian Mahogany Dwarf Linen Press, 19th Century
Antique Victorian Mahogany Dwarf Linen Press, 19th Century

Antique Victorian Mahogany Dwarf Linen Press, 19th Century

Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury

Stunning Victorian 19th century mahogany dwarf linen press having a pair of panelled doors

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Antique 19th Century Victorian Linen Presses

Antique Linen Press Wardrobe Mahogany Chest Victorian, Late 19th Century
Antique Linen Press Wardrobe Mahogany Chest Victorian, Late 19th Century

Antique Linen Press Wardrobe Mahogany Chest Victorian, Late 19th Century

Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury

A 19th century Victorian Mahogany linen press over chest, stepped pediment over a pair of fielded

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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Linen Presses

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Mahogany

Antique Linen Press Mahogany Chest George III, Early 19th Century
Antique Linen Press Mahogany Chest George III, Early 19th Century

Antique Linen Press Mahogany Chest George III, Early 19th Century

Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury

An early 19th century George III mahogany linen press over chest, carved pediment over a pair of

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Antique Early 19th Century English George III Linen Presses

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Mahogany

Antique Linen Press Dresser Victorian Mahogany Chest of Drawers, 19th Century
Antique Linen Press Dresser Victorian Mahogany Chest of Drawers, 19th Century

Antique Linen Press Dresser Victorian Mahogany Chest of Drawers, 19th Century

Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury

A Victorian 19th century mahogany linen press, having heavily carved geometric panelled doors. The

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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Linen Presses

Materials

Mahogany

Black lacquer two-door cabinet, American circa 1926
Black lacquer two-door cabinet, American circa 1926

Black lacquer two-door cabinet, American circa 1926

Located in Hoboken, NJ

Black lacquer two-door cabinet, American circa 1926. With two lower drawers decorated with silver

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Early 20th Century American Linen Presses

"The Valet, " Bronze Sculpture Designed in Collaboration with Alexander McQueen
"The Valet, " Bronze Sculpture Designed in Collaboration with Alexander McQueen

"The Valet, " Bronze Sculpture Designed in Collaboration with Alexander McQueen

By FBC London, Alexander McQueen

Located in London, GB

A sculptural bronze men's valet, designed in collaboration with luxury fashion designer Alexander McQueen. Designed as part of the WALLPAPER* Handmade Edition. Features include built...

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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Linen Presses

Materials

Bronze

George III Mahogany Linen Press
George III Mahogany Linen Press

George III Mahogany Linen Press

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H 76.5 in W 49.5 in D 23.5 in

George III Mahogany Linen Press

Located in Houston, TX

George III mahogany linen press with a flared cornice above the conforming case. Case fitted with

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Antique Late 18th Century Linen Presses

George III Period Mahogany Press
George III Period Mahogany Press

George III Period Mahogany Press

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H 74 in W 48 in D 22 in

George III Period Mahogany Press

Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire

A finely figured George III period mahogany press, the interior with four original sliding trays on

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Antique 1780s British George III Linen Presses

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Mahogany

Empire Gilt-Bronze Mounted Mahogany Buffet or Dwarf Linen Press, circa 1810
Empire Gilt-Bronze Mounted Mahogany Buffet or Dwarf Linen Press, circa 1810

Empire Gilt-Bronze Mounted Mahogany Buffet or Dwarf Linen Press, circa 1810

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

A fine French Empire figured mahogany and gilt bronze-mounted buffet with original marble top, the doors flanked by tapering caryatid pilasters and enclosing three sliding trays, dat...

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Buffets

Materials

Belgian Black Marble, Gilt Metal

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Black Linen Press For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the black linen press you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each black linen press for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, mahogany and fabric. There are many kinds of the black linen press you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A black linen press, designed in the Victorian, Georgian or Hollywood Regency style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Century Furniture and Yale University Press each produced at least one beautiful black linen press that is worth considering.

How Much is a Black Linen Press?

A black linen press can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,170, while the lowest priced sells for $295 and the highest can go for as much as $14,510.

Finding the Right Linen-presses for You

A vintage, new or antique linen press is a great way to prevent wrinkles while storing linens in a space that will remain dry.

Linen presses are a type of storage cabinet used to store domestic linens such as bedsheets, napkins and tablecloths. Early models had storage space as well as a pressing device, with some also having features that aired the linens. The purpose of these linen presses was to protect and care for valuable textiles.

These cupboards were popular from the 17th century to the 19th century in Europe and the United States, after which more modern options, like wardrobes and ironing boards, were widely adopted.

Early linen presses were often very simple, but over the years they became more complex and ornate with carved wooden details. As they frequently borrow elements from cupboards and wardrobes, linen presses are perfect for adding storage space to a home. Some can display decorative objects like dinnerware while storing sheets and other linen essentials in drawers.

While they have a practical purpose, linen presses can set the tone for a room especially because their large size makes them a focal point. Some have rustic looks, others have polished wood surfaces that reflect light, making a room seem brighter.

On 1stDibs, a range of vintage, new and antique linen presses can be found for anyone in need of a storage solution. They range from mid-century modern linen presses with angular lines, practical features and symmetrical shapes to Rococo pieces with soft lines, carved elements and delicate details.

Questions About Black Linen Press
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    A linen press is a large cabinet that holds domestic linens. The term can also denote a screw press used to keep linens neatly folded.

  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023
    A linen press is called that because of its original function. During the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries, people used linen presses to smooth or press away wrinkles from tablecloths, bedding and other linens. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of linen presses.

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