Antique Berners Street Linen Press Cabinet in Light Oak from Howard & Son's, 1800s

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Antique Howard & Son’s Berners Street Linen Press – Light Oak, ca. 1880–1900 A rare and highly collectible Howard & … Read more Antique Howard & Son’s Berners Street Linen Press – Light Oak, ca. 1880–1900 A rare and highly collectible Howard & Son’s Berners Street linen press chest of drawers , crafted entirely in light oak and retaining its fully original condition . This exceptional piece bears both the Howard & Son’s label and a stamped mark inside the drawer (see photos). The press is configured with four sliding drawers above , intended for linen storage, and six larger drawers below , all finely constructed with the quality associated with Howard & Son’s — widely regarded as the finest seating and cabinet maker in history. Details: Maker: Howard & Son’s, Berners Street, London Period: ca. 1880–1900 Design: Based on early Georgian examples Material: 100% light oak hardwood with a beautiful patina Configuration: 4 upper linen drawers, 6 lower chest drawers Dimensions: Height 213 cm × Depth 60 cm × Width 127 cm Condition: Fully original, with age-related wear consistent with use A very well-made and important collector’s piece from the prestigious Howard & Son’s workshop, combining timeless Georgian-inspired design with 19th-century craftsmanship. See less