Items Similar to 18th-Century George II Mahogany Linen Press, Attributed, Giles Grendey
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 18
18th-Century George II Mahogany Linen Press, Attributed, Giles Grendey
About the Item
the reverse ogee moulded cornice and stylised Greek key frieze above a pair of shaped fielded doors with acanthus carved moulded borders, enclosing three linen slides, over two short drawers, with two long graduated drawers below, on shaped ogee bracket feet,
The distinctive serpentine shaped and fielded panelling of the doors on the present lot conform to a type much utilised and favoured by the cabinet maker Giles Grendey during the period, circa 1740-55. Among the various examples of Grendey furniture which incorporate this characteristic feature, perhaps the most notable comparable appears illustrated in both R. Edwards & M. Jourdain, Georgian Cabinet-Makers, Circa 1700-1800, fig. 49, p. 144 and A. Coleridge, Chippendale Furniture, pl. 373 & p. 210. The doors on this related clothes press also have carved moulded borders encompassing its fielded panels which are similar in style to those on the offered model.
Giles Grendey was a cabinetmaker and timber merchant with workshops near St. Paul’s, London. Unusually for an English cabinetmaker of his time, he had a broad international clientele: a fire that struck his premises in August 1731 destroyed over £1000 worth of furniture (approximately $37,000 in today’s currency) described as “pack’d for Exportation against the next morning.” In fact, Grendey’s most famous commission came from a Spanish client, the Duke of Infantado, for whose castle at Lazcano in northern Spain he supplied a suite of over seventy-seven pieces of furniture in the late 1730s
He seems not to have worked to any great extent for the nobility and gentry, and the portrait which emerges from the existing evidence is of a provincial immigrant to London who made solid, well designed, middle-class goods for the home market, specialised goods for the export trade, and may have been also active as a timber merchant; in 1762 he supplied mahogany to Kedleston Hall, Derbyshire.
- Creator:Giles Grendey (Cabinetmaker)
- Dimensions:Height: 68 in (172.72 cm)Width: 48 in (121.92 cm)Depth: 25 in (63.5 cm)
- Style:George II (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:1750-1759
- Date of Manufacture:1750
- Condition:
- Seller Location:Montreal, CA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU875141494612
About the Seller
4.8
Recognized Seller
These prestigious sellers are industry leaders and represent the highest echelon for item quality and design.
Platinum Seller
Premium sellers with a 4.7+ rating and 24-hour response times
1stDibs seller since 2009
304 sales on 1stDibs
Typical response time: 2 hours
- ShippingRetrieving quote...Shipping from: Montreal, Canada
- Return Policy
Authenticity Guarantee
In the unlikely event there’s an issue with an item’s authenticity, contact us within 1 year for a full refund. DetailsMoney-Back Guarantee
If your item is not as described, is damaged in transit, or does not arrive, contact us within 7 days for a full refund. Details24-Hour Cancellation
You have a 24-hour grace period in which to reconsider your purchase, with no questions asked.Vetted Professional Sellers
Our world-class sellers must adhere to strict standards for service and quality, maintaining the integrity of our listings.Price-Match Guarantee
If you find that a seller listed the same item for a lower price elsewhere, we’ll match it.Trusted Global Delivery
Our best-in-class carrier network provides specialized shipping options worldwide, including custom delivery.More From This Seller
View AllGeorge II Mahogany Bachelor's Chest
Located in Montreal, QC
George II Mahogany Bachelor's Chest with hinged top over with four dovetailed drawers, set on straight bracket feet England:.
Category
Antique 1740s English George II Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
18th Century Georgian Period Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Montreal, QC
18th century Georgian period mahogany bow front chest of drawers with bracket feet.
Category
Antique 1780s English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Diminutive English 18th Oak Cupboard on Stand
Located in Montreal, QC
Diminutive English 18th century oak cupboard on stand with nice patina.
Later base.
Category
Antique 1740s English George II Cupboards
Materials
Oak
George III Period Mahogany breakfront
Located in Montreal, QC
George III Period mahogany breakfront interior fitted with desk pigeonholes, silk lining and fitted lighting.
Category
Antique Early 1800s English George III Vitrines
Materials
Mahogany
Beautiful 18th Century Italian Baroque Commode
Located in Montreal, QC
Beautiful Italian Baroque period walnut and fruitwood veneered serpentine front chest of drawers on cabriole legs.
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Very Rare 18th Century Maggiolini Desk
By Giuseppe Maggiolini
Located in Montreal, QC
Very rare 18th century Italian neoclassical desk attributed to the workshop of Giuseppe Maggiolini. The piece is composed of extensive inlay ...
Category
Antique 1780s Italian Desks
Materials
Walnut
You May Also Like
18th-Century George II Mahogany Secretaire Linen Press, Attributed, Giles Grendey
By Giles Grendey
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
A fine and rare 18th century two-part George II mahogany secretaire linen press, circa 1750-1760. England. Attributed to Giles Grendey.
The de...
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century English George II Linen Presses
Materials
Brass
18th Century English Mahogany Linen Press
Located in San Marino, CA
Mahogany Linen Press from England, circa 1750. Fitted with gilded bronze handles. Comes with four bottom drawers and four sliding tray behind ...
Category
Antique 1750s English Georgian Linen Presses
Materials
Ormolu
18th Century Chippendale Period Mahogany Linen Press
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Grange-Over-Sands, GB
A fine quality George III mahogany linen press in the manner of Thos Chippendale C.1760, the flush fronted door panels with cross banded ovals, a chatting cornice with fluting and de...
Category
Antique 1760s Linen Presses
Materials
Mahogany
Linen Press or Mahogany Buffet Sheraton, 18th Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Superb linen press in mahogany Sheraton period from the 18th century from England
The linen press is in two parts and is composed of 4 drawers at the bottom and two doors at the t...
Category
Antique 18th Century British Sheraton Linen Presses
Materials
Mahogany
18th Century George II Scarlet/Red Japanned Corner Cupboard, Att. Giles Grendey
By Giles Grendey
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
A fine and rare early 18th century George II scarlet japanned chinoiserie wall hanging corner cupboard. C. 1730-1740.
Attributed to Giles Grendey.
...
Category
Antique Early 18th Century English George I Corner Cupboards
Materials
Lacquer
18th Century French Armoire / Linen Press
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
French walnut 18th century armoire / linen press fitted with three new shelves. Original hardware, hinges and elaborate key.
Category
Antique 18th Century French Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Recently Viewed
View AllMore Ways To Browse
Antique Chippendale Furniture
Antique Bedroom Suite
18th Century Style Mahogany
Antique Clothes Cabinet
Spanish Mahogany
Antique Currency
Model Castle
Long Hall Cabinet
Greek Key Frieze
210 R
Antique Furniture Derbyshire
18th Century Portrait Pair
Model 210
English Hall Mahogany Cabinet
Antique Mahogany Bedroom Suite
Giles Grendey
Mid Century Hand Chair
Italian Murano Vase