Welsh Linen Presses

Dutch Baroque cabinet or linen press from the 2nd half of the 18th century. Solidly crafted in oak and accentuated with ebonised carved decoratio...

Antique George III mahogany gentleman’s wardrobe or linen press having two mahogany doors which open to reveal a fitted interior of four original sliding trays, one long drawer with ...

For sale is a good quality Regency flame mahogany linen press. The cornice, above two flame mahogany paneled doors, opening to two original linen trays, flanked by finely turned colu...

This two-door, two-drawer wardrobe / linen press in finely grained mahogany is just the right size for that guest room with no closet. Not too big so as to take up too much space, bu...

Interesting 19th C Swedish pine linen cupboard with very worn old paint. 1840. Reference: 7567 Dimensions 39 inches (99 cms) wide 21.5 inches (55 cms) deep 87 inches (221 cm...

A very good quality 18th century George III period Mahogany linen press with dentil cornice and Superbly figured pair of oval panelled doors with Satinwood crossbanded decoration enc...

The rare diminutive Dutch Bombe linen press has original white painted over blue with three deep drawers below and a double-door storage space ...

Unique linen-press in Honduras-mahogany with tambour and decorative carvings, from 1950. Maker Arnold Petersen.

18th century Scottish linen press, housekeepers cupboard, circa 1780. Scraped back paint giving a limed appearance, a good example of a country...

An exquisite French Renaissance Revival Bibliotheque, Linen press or display cabinet. Circa mid 19th cenutry. A large rectangular oak case centered by original 3/4 length glass between turned and fluted columns. Lower side of doors features an inset baroque cartouche with fruit basket and foliate motif within an arched deisgn. Upper molding is stylized with a dentil molding over acanthus frieze. Opens to four adjustable shelves. Case is supported by bun feet. With large full length doors, we often look at antique armoires as passageways to secret rooms or even different worlds. While most antique armoires don’t take us to a different dimension, they nonetheless add incredible charm and beauty to both new and old homes alike. Before closets were built into rooms, a solid wood free-standing wardrobe or “armoire” (French for Wardrobe) was standard for storing clothes. However, not all could afford such a luxury, and many antique wardrobes belonged to the upper classes who owned more than one set of clothes. Thus, on antique armoires from the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries, we often see artistic embellishments and luxurious details. Antique French armoires often have Rococo or Gothic carvings, mirrored doors and naturalistic carvings. These feminine elements on antique French armoires demonstrate a high level of craftsmanship and artistry afforded only by the rich. The phrase Knock-down referes to the ability for these pieces to be easily disassembled and re-assembled. This allowed for these massive...

George III Scottish mahogany linen press, early 19th century. With a cove shaped pediment, two flame mahogany doors with shell carved spandrels, the interior of the upper section wit...

Large Dutch, pale oak linen press with applique mouldings on recessed panel doors, half column sides with ebonized treatment and having brass mounts over deeply fluted and chamfered ...