Linen presses
Linen, or clothes, antique presses were introduced c1750. Until 1780 many were made from mahogany, after which some were veneered in satinwood or walnut. Quality varies dramatically - some are highly sophisticated with fine carving or inlay, while others are simply constructed and unadorned.
The interiors of the upper part of most presses were originally fitted with sliding trays, many of which have now been replaced by hanging rails.
George III mahogany bowfronted linen press, with chequer- and line-inlaid decoration, the two panel doors over three long drawers, slides. The price would have been around $2,000-$3000.