Gillows of Lancaster London Furniture
It would be difficult to find an antique furniture enthusiast or collector unfamiliar with the name Gillows of Lancaster and London. The British furniture company — which has earned references in the writings of Jane Austen and elsewhere in literature — is renowned for its exceptional quality craftsmanship, and attracted designers such as Thomas Chippendale, Thomas Sheraton and George Hepplewhite in its heyday.
The firm was founded circa 1730 by Robert Gillow (1704–72), who worked as a joiner, housebuilder and overseas merchant before making furniture for homes and export. Gillow established his business in his home city of Lancaster. However, the company later expanded into London in the 1750s after Robert entered into a partnership with his son, Richard, who apprenticed with a London architect and learned the merchant trade in Barbados. Richard had entrepreneurial aptitude — he managed apprenticeships at the firm, ensured that quality materials were a priority, navigated economic hardships, and designed furniture, too. He created seating based on sketches drawn by his cousin, James Gillow, in London.
London’s wealthy upper class took notice of the Gillows’ high-quality furniture, which came to include bedroom furniture, cabinets, a range of seating and other pieces made of rosewood or rich mahogany imported from the West Indies and Jamaica. By the end of the 18th century, the manufacturer was one of the leading furniture makers in Britain. Gillows designed its own furnishings and worked with significant designers; they had in-house upholsterers and cabinetmakers and employed decorative techniques such as “japanning” in their designs.
Gillows of Lancaster and London became Gillow Co. in 1813 after selling to Redmayne, Whiteside and Ferguson. The company continued to thrive throughout the Georgian era and into the Victorian period, a time that yielded well-known collaborations with Scottish architect and designer Bruce Talbert on a regular basis. High-brow clients of the manufacturer clamored for their inventive and functional designs for tables and writing desks, many of which incorporated whimsical elements such as secret and pop-up drawers. There was also demand for earlier Gillow designs such as Baroque and Gothic Revival pieces as well as adaptations of Chippendale works.
Despite their success, Gillow Co. entered into financial hardship during the late 1800s with the advent of mass-produced furniture. By 1903, they merged with Waring of Liverpool to become Waring and Gillows and, in 1980, were taken over by Maple Co. to become Maple, Waring and Gillow. Today, many Gillows of Lancaster and London pieces are in museums throughout the United Kingdom, New Zealand and Australia.
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Creator: Gillows of Lancaster
London
George III Mahogany Carlton House Desk, attributed to Gillow of Lancaster.C.1790
By Gillows of Lancaster
London
Located in Huntington, NY
An exceptional Late 18th century Mahogany Carlton House desk attributed to Gillows of Lancaster, the curved superstructure with pierced brass gallery, fitted with two banks of three ...
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18th Century George III Antique Gillows of Lancaster London Furniture
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Brass
Gillows of Lancaster Parcel-Gilt Rosewood Tilt-Top Center Table, circa 1825
By Gillows of Lancaster
London
Located in Kinderhook, NY
An exceptional and important circa 1825, English regency, George IV period, parcel-gilt rosewood center table by the legendary firm Gillows of Lancaster, the large circular tilting t...
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Gillows of Lancaster London Furniture
Materials
Brass
An English Walnut and Tufted Leather Library Armchair by Gillows, 19th C.
By Gillows of Lancaster
London
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A distinguished English library armchair by Gillows, branded as shown. Crafted in walnut, the chair features a deep, generously proportioned seat and supportive back, both with tufte...
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19th Century English Antique Gillows of Lancaster London Furniture
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Gillow and Co. Oak Octagonal Table, England, circa 1860
By Gillows of Lancaster
London
Located in Oxford, GB
Description
Stamped and numbered oak octagonal drum Gillow and Co. pedestal table, circa 1860. Untouched and 100% authentic with just shy of 160 years of...
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Late 19th Century British Aesthetic Movement Antique Gillows of Lancaster London Furniture
Materials
Oak
$13,375 Sale Price
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Gillows. An Arts
Crafts Oak Treble Wardrobe with Ebony Floral Inlays
By Gillows of Lancaster
London
Located in London, GB
Gillows. An Arts & Crafts Glasgow style Arts & Crafts oak treble wardrobe with ebony and walnut stylized floral inlays to the cornice and further leaf style inlays to the door tops a...
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1890s British Arts and Crafts Antique Gillows of Lancaster London Furniture
Materials
Ebony, Oak
Gillows Mahogany Bedside Cabinet c1830s
By Gillows of Lancaster
London
Located in High Peak, GB
P0316 A superb quality, antique George IV Mahogany bedside cupboard, having a three quarter gallery to the top with a very attractive figured grain above figured cupboard door fitted with a turned knob and figured mahogany sides and back. All raised on turned and reeded tapered legs. This antique night...
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19th Century English George IV Antique Gillows of Lancaster London Furniture
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Mahogany
Gillow
s of Lancaster, an Aesthetic Movement Walnut Armoire Wardrobe Compactum
By Gillows of Lancaster
London
Located in London, GB
Gillow's of Lancaster, an Aesthetic Movement walnut armoire wardrobe compactum with lots of useful storage space.
The moulded cornice and b...
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Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Gillows of Lancaster London Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Gillows. A fine Aesthetic Movement side cabinet with hand painted floral panels
By Gillows of Lancaster
London
Located in London, GB
Gillows. An Aesthetic Movement side cabinet with hand painted floral panels to the doors and drawers; with a turned gallery to the top and to the lower shelf.
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1880s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Gillows of Lancaster London Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Antique Mahogany Davenport Desk by Gillows of Lancaster
By Gillows of Lancaster
London
Located in King
s Lynn, GB
An antique solid mahogany Davenport desk, dating to circa 1820–1835, spanning the late Regency and early William IV periods, by Gillows of Lancaster, stamped “Gillows • Lancaster” to...
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Early 19th Century British William IV Antique Gillows of Lancaster London Furniture
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Leather, Mahogany
Fine Inlaid Georgian Secretary with Falconer Pediment, Probably by Gillows
By Gillows of Lancaster
London
Located in Richmond, VA
Very good inlaid Georgian secretary with a falconer pediment, probably by Gillows. The secretary features glazed doors surrounded by inlaid stop flu...
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18th Century English Georgian Antique Gillows of Lancaster London Furniture
Materials
Satin, Mahogany
Bruce Talbert, Gillows, Two Rare Gothic Revival Oak Armchair in Blue Upholstery.
By Bruce James Talbert, Gillows of Lancaster
London
Located in London, GB
Bruce Talbert. Gillows of Lancaster.
Two rare Gothic Revival armchairs.
*The two with dark and light blue upholstery shown here are available, the one with brown upholstery is now s...
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1860s English Gothic Revival Antique Gillows of Lancaster London Furniture
Materials
Oak
Marquetry inlaid oak dressing table
By Gillows of Lancaster
London
Located in Cheshire, GB
An inlaid oak dressing table by Gillows of Lancaster, the central adjustable mirror supported on an architectural frame flanked by marquetry inlaid ebonised cupboard doors. To the re...
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19th Century British Antique Gillows of Lancaster London Furniture
Materials
Oak
$3,845 Sale Price
20% Off
Rare Gillows Lancaster 1789-1795 George III American Walnut Dining Table
By Gillows of Lancaster
London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this sublime fully restored circa 1789-95 Gillows Lancaster George III dining table in American Walnut
A very rare and highly collectable table,...
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1780s English George III Antique Gillows of Lancaster London Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Gillow Walnut 19th Century Kidney Writing Table
By Gillows of Lancaster
London
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Stunning Quality 19th Century, Victorian, Burr Walnut Kidney Shaped Writing Table, Having Attractive Old Leather, With Blind Tooled Decoration, Inset To Crossbanded Top, Over Highl...
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Gillows of Lancaster London Furniture
Materials
Brass, Ormolu
A W N Pugin Gothic Revival oak armchair by Gillows of Lancaster or Holland
Son
By Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin, Gillows of Lancaster
London
Located in London, GB
A W N Pugin, probably made by Gillows of Lancaster or Holland and son, for the House of Lords in Parliament Square London. A Gothic Revival oak armchair. Professionally re-upholstered.
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1860s English Gothic Revival Antique Gillows of Lancaster London Furniture
Materials
Oak
Bruce Talbert for Gillows and Co. Aesthetic Movement scissor style side chair
By Bruce James Talbert, Gillows of Lancaster
London
Located in London, GB
Bruce Talbert for Gillows and Co. An Aesthetic Movement scissor style side chair with ebonized dot details and chip carved details to the fra...
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1880s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Gillows of Lancaster London Furniture
Materials
Oak
Antique Pair of Regency Mahogany Hall Chairs by Gilllows, 19th Century
By Gillows of Lancaster
London
Located in London, GB
This is a wonderful antique pair of Regency mahogany hall chairs by Gillows Lancaster, circa 1820 in date.
These lovely chairs have been masterfully crafted in beautiful solid maho...
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1820s British Regency Antique Gillows of Lancaster London Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
AWN Pugin, Six Gothic Revival Oak Dining Chairs Probably for the House of Lords
By Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin, Gillows of Lancaster
London
Located in London, GB
A W N Pugin, made by Gillows of Lancaster. Stamped Gillows to the back legs.
A set of six Gothic Revival oak dining chairs probably designed for the House of Lords...
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Mid-19th Century English Gothic Revival Antique Gillows of Lancaster London Furniture
Materials
Oak
A W N Pugin, Stamped Gillows, a Set of Four Gothic Revival Oak Dining Chairs
By Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin, Gillows of Lancaster
London
Located in London, GB
A W N Pugin, made by Gillows of Lancaster. Stamped Gillows to the back legs.
A set of four Gothic Revival oak dining chairs.
Measures: Height 34 1/2 inches. x width 17 inches. x d...
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Mid-19th Century English Gothic Revival Antique Gillows of Lancaster London Furniture
Materials
Oak
A fine George IV period tray top occasional table by Gillows, c.1825
By Gillows of Lancaster
London
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A fine George IV period tray top occasional table by Gillows, c.1825
The table with a wavy, rectangular tray top is supported on two turned and carved end supports with a turned str...
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Early 19th Century English George IV Antique Gillows of Lancaster London Furniture
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Mahogany
Very Fine George IV Mahogany and Ebony Partners Desk by Gillows
By Gillows of Lancaster
London
Located in Greenwich, CT
Very fine George IV mahogany and ebony partners desk by Gillows of Lancaster, circa 1825, the tooled double border leather top with cross banding an...
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1820s English Antique Gillows of Lancaster London Furniture
Materials
Leather, Ebony, Mahogany
Gillows attr. An Aesthetic Movement tilt top dining table with floral inlays
By Gillows of Lancaster
London
Located in London, GB
Gillows of Lancaster attributed. An Aesthetic Movement tilt top dining table with floral inlays to the oval top walnut.
Stamped mark under the top 8198
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1880s Aesthetic Movement Antique Gillows of Lancaster London Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Very Fine 19th Century Mahogany Console Table Stamped Gillows
By Gillows of Lancaster
London
Located in Richmond, VA
Very fine 19th century mahogany console table stamped by Gillows. Beautiful form and presence on this signed Gillows piece. The top is cross banded mahogany. Incredible quality hand ...
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19th Century English Antique Gillows of Lancaster London Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century Writing Table by Gillow
Co.
By Gillows of Lancaster
London
Located in Solebury, PA
A remarkable 19th-century kidney-shaped mahogany writing table by the esteemed Gillow & Co. is featured. This exquisite piece boasts a brass gallery rail encircling the top edge and ...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Gillows of Lancaster London Furniture
Materials
Mahogany, Leather
Crocodile Mahogany Side Table by Gillows of Lancaster
London, circa 1820
By Gillows of Lancaster
London
Located in Kinderhook, NY
An extremely fine circa 1820 side or writing table by legendary English cabinetmaking firm of Gillows of Lancaster and London of rectangular form having an exquisitely grained solid ...
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Gillows of Lancaster London Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
A W N Pugin, probably made by Gillows of Lancaster A Gothic Revival oak armchair
By Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin, Gillows of Lancaster
London
Located in London, GB
A W N Pugin, probably made by Gillows of Lancaster for the House of Lords London. A Gothic Revival oak armchair with carved rosettes to the headrest, and each side of the arms, and u...
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1860s English Gothic Revival Antique Gillows of Lancaster London Furniture
Materials
Oak
Gillows Games Table, Card Table
By Gillows of Lancaster
London
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Mahogany Gillows Card Table, Games Table.
A late-19th century mahogany fold over card or games table made by the Lancaster furniture manufacturers, ...
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Late 19th Century British Antique Gillows of Lancaster London Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
A W N Pugin attributed, made by Gillows of Lancaster. A Gothic Revival oak side
By Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin, Gillows of Lancaster
London
Located in London, GB
A W N Pugin attributed, made by Gillows of Lancaster. A Gothic Revival oak side chair with carved entwining leaf florets to the shaped upper back rest, and a carved rose to the centr...
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1860s English Gothic Revival Antique Gillows of Lancaster London Furniture
Materials
Oak
Gillows Billiard Snooker POOL Table, circa 1820 Free shipping
By Gillows of Lancaster
London
Located in Radstock, GB
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An extremely elegant mahogany billiard table typical of Gillows craftsmanship circa 1820.
Standing on slim reeded legs w...
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1820s English Regency Antique Gillows of Lancaster London Furniture
Materials
Slate
An unusual George IV specimen marble backgammon table attributed to Gillows
By Gillows of Lancaster
London
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
An unusual George IV specimen marble backgammon table attributed to Gillows. This rectangular table is strongly attributed to Gillows. It has a rectangular top inlaid with a central chess board flanked by two backgammon fields, all inlaid with a multitude of specimen marbles. One edge carved and gilded with the Latin motto ‘Turpe est in patria vivere et patriam ignorare’. The oak base has a drawer for cards and playing pieces, all raised on a square section support with four splayed legs and the original brass castors. English, circa 1830.
Provenance: Geoffrey Bennison Ltd, London, November 1983
The Mermaid House Collection, St. John’s Wood, London
Property of a gentleman
Private American collection
The form of the base of this table is related to several known Gillows commissions from the late Regency period and the quality of the cabinet work also suggests that firm attribution to the firm. Backgammon tables, rather than more general games tables, are unusual at this date and the use of inlaid specimen marbles in the top suggests a client of wealth. Additionally, the Latin text on the edge of the table provides further clues. The text, Turpe est in patria vivere et patriam ignorare, translates as “it is shameful to live in your homeland and not know it”. This phrase dates back to antiquity but rose to prominence once again in the mid-18th century when used by the botanist and key Enlightenment figure Carl Linnaeus in his work on the native flora of Sweden. The combination of this phrase and the use of native English timbers and marbles is promoting English raw materials and craftsmanship at a time when the noble and the wealthy were focussed on European pietra dura tables.
Mermaid House in St John’s Wood was re-designed by Chester Jones...
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1830s English George IV Antique Gillows of Lancaster London Furniture
Materials
Marble
A Beautiful and Rare Gillow
Co. Mahogany Breakfront Library Desk, Circa 1870
By Gillows of Lancaster
London
Located in London, GB
A Beautiful and Rare Gillow
Co. Mahogany Breakfront Library Desk, Circa 1870
A fine and scarce example of a Gillow
Co. breakfront library desk, crafted in richly figured...
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1870s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Gillows of Lancaster London Furniture
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
$6,583 Sale Price
25% Off
Charles Bevan, Gillows
Co. An Aesthetic Oak Cabinet with Carved Birds
Fish
By Gillows of Lancaster
London, Charles Bevan
Located in London, GB
Charles Bevan for Gillows & Co.
An Aesthetic Movement oak Canterbury, music or side cabinet with four carved panels, the upper pair depicting birds at dinner time, beaks full. The bo...
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1870s English Arts and Crafts Antique Gillows of Lancaster London Furniture
Materials
Brass
Bruce Talbert, stamped Gillows. An Aesthetic Movement upholstered oak armchair.
By Gillows of Lancaster
London, Bruce James Talbert
Located in London, GB
Bruce Talbert attributed, stamped Gillows. An Aesthetic Movement oak armchair. It was professionally re-upholstered in a light blue Damask.
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1880s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Gillows of Lancaster London Furniture
Materials
Oak
Bruce Talbert attributed probably made by Gillows. A Gothic Revival oak armchair
By Gillows of Lancaster
London, Bruce James Talbert
Located in London, GB
Bruce Talbert attributed, probably made by Gillows. A Gothic Revival oak armchair with a shaped head rail centered with a carved floret, flanked by carved floral finials...
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1880s English Gothic Revival Antique Gillows of Lancaster London Furniture
Materials
Oak
1790 Gillows Cuban Hardwood Library Secretaire Desk Writing Table I Bramah Lock
By Gillows of Lancaster
London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare circa 1790 George III Library writing desk secrataire by Gillows of Lancaster and London
A rare find, looking through Gillows of ...
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Late 18th Century English George III Antique Gillows of Lancaster London Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
$19,506 Sale Price
30% Off
19th Century Gonzalo Alves Games / Card Table By Gillows Of Lancaster
By Gillows of Lancaster
London
Located in Dublin, IE
A mid 19th century Goncalo Alves card table by Gillows of Lancaster, the hinged rectangular top with egg and dart molding, the green baize interior within quarter veneered corners, t...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Gillows of Lancaster London Furniture
Materials
Wood
Set of Three Gillows Of Lancaster 19th Century Silvered Green Painted Mirrors
By Gillows of Lancaster
London
Located in Benington, Herts
The Coilsfield House Set of Three Late 19th Century Silvered Green Painted mirrors by Gillows
Provenance:
The Earls of Eglinton, at Coilsfield House, later Montgomerie House, bui...
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19th Century English Antique Gillows of Lancaster London Furniture
Materials
Silver
Early 19th Century Patented Gillows Imperial Mahogany Dining Table
By Gillows of Lancaster
London
Located in Richmond, VA
Fine early 19th century patented "Imperial" dining table by Gillows of Lancaster. This table is very similar to the one made in 1813 for Broughton Hall. See page 243 in volume 2 of "...
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Gillows of Lancaster London Furniture
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Mahogany
Fine Early 19th Century Writing Table Stamped Gillows
By Gillows of Lancaster
London
Located in London, GB
A fine early 19th century mahogany writing table with 6 drawers, 3 to the back and 3 to the front, with Egyptian mask handles, green leather top, all suppor...
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19th Century English Antique Gillows of Lancaster London Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
$15,047 Sale Price
20% Off
A Fine Suite of 12 Mahogany Dining Chairs by Gillows, c.1825
By Gillows of Lancaster
London
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A Fine Suite of 12 Mahogany Dining Chairs by Gillows, Related to the Hackwood Park Commission, c.1825. The suite of waisted design with beautifully pierced scrollwork to the top rail...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Gillows of Lancaster London Furniture
Materials
Brass
Regency Mahogany Dressing Table by Gillows of Lancaster
London
By Gillows of Lancaster
London
Located in Sherborne, GB
This English Regency Mahogany dressing table by Gillows of Lancaster and London is Gillows at its finest. Superb quality mahogany and cabinet making, it could also use it as a writ...
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Gillows of Lancaster London Furniture
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Mahogany
Fine Quality Gillow
Co Satinwood Paint Decorated Ladies Vanity Circa 1890s
By Gillows of Lancaster
London
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This exceptional ladies vanity by Gillow & Co. dates to the 1890s and represents the finest in late 19th-century English craftsmanship. Constructed in richly grained satinwood, the v...
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1890s English Adam Style Antique Gillows of Lancaster London Furniture
Materials
Satinwood
Regency Mahogany Hall Chair by Gillows
By Gillows of Lancaster
London
Located in Sherborne, GB
Mahogany Regency hall chair by Gillows circa 1815 with Roman and Greek architectural influences, the top cresting rail has bold Greek key decoration, the back panel has a step oval c...
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1810s English Classical Roman Antique Gillows of Lancaster London Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Victorian Gillows Burr Walnut Card Table English
By Gillows of Lancaster
London
Located in Staffordshire, GB
A superb quality Gillows Walnut Card Table with fabulous Burr veneers and fine Gilt Bronze mounts the back legs pull out to reveal a Mahogany lined drawer which acts as a support to ...
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19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Gillows of Lancaster London Furniture
Materials
Walnut
18th Century George III Period Mahogany Davenport by Gillows of Lancaster
By Gillows of Lancaster
London
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
Very Fine 18th-Century George III Period Mahogany Davenport by Gillows of Lancaster
A fine late 18th-century George III period mahogany Davenport by Gillows of Lancaster retaining e...
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18th Century British George III Antique Gillows of Lancaster London Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
A Fine Pair of Regency Mahogany Side Cabinets by Gillows, c.1815
By Gillows of Lancaster
London
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A Fine Pair of Regency Mahogany Side Cabinets by Gillows, c.1815, This fine pair of mahogany side cabinets have all of the fine qualities associated with Gillows furniture of this pe...
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Gillows of Lancaster London Furniture
Materials
Silk, Mahogany
Unique Set of Four Walnut Framed Dining Chairs by Gillows of Lancaster
By Gillows of Lancaster
London
Located in Crawley, GB
For sale a set of four Victorian walnut framed dining chairs by Gillow of Lancaster , raised on fluted tapering legs , bearing stamped maker s marks to seat rails. According to Wikip...
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1850s British Victorian Antique Gillows of Lancaster London Furniture
Materials
Walnut
A Fine George IV Period Breakfast Table, Stamped by Maker Gillows of Lancaster
By Gillows of Lancaster
London
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A Fine George IV Period Breakfast Table, Stamped by the Maker, Gillows of Lancaster, c.1825 Of rectangular form with rounded corners and veneered throughout in Brazilian rosewood of ...
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Early 19th Century English George IV Antique Gillows of Lancaster London Furniture
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Rosewood
A Regency rosewood six drawer library table by Gillows
By Gillows of Lancaster
London
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A Regency rosewood six drawer library table by Gillows, the rectangular top inset with a replaced tooled burgundy leather within a bead and reel border, with three frieze drawers on ...
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Gillows of Lancaster London Furniture
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Leather, Rosewood
Fine Quality Victorian Kidney-Shaped Desk in Richly Figured Walnut by Gillows
By Gillows of Lancaster
London
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A fine quality Victorian kidney-shaped desk in richly figured burr walnut by Gillows, the leather-inset top, above three drawers in the frieze and four graduated drawers in each pede...
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1850s English Victorian Antique Gillows of Lancaster London Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Little 19th Century Drop Front Desk by Gillows of Lancaster, Honeysuckle Detail
By Gillows of Lancaster
London
Located in London, GB
A beautiful little desk made by Gillows of Lancaster in the 19th century. The drawer is stamped with the maker's name - please take a look at all our pictures for a closer look.
It ...
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Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Gillows of Lancaster London Furniture
Materials
Oak
Pair Of Gillows Burr Walnut, Amboyna
Parcel Gilt Cabinets With Mirrors
By Gillows of Lancaster
London
Located in Norwich, GB
A superb decorative pair of 19th century burr walnut pier cabinets with mirrors above. Featuring amboyna burl, ebony inlays and parcel gilt detailing. Made by the world renowned Engl...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Gillows of Lancaster London Furniture
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Velvet, Glass, Mirror, Boxwood, Ebony, Fruitwood, Walnut, Burl, Amboyna
Gillows, 19th Century Walnut Kidney Shaped Desk
By Gillows of Lancaster
London
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A fine quality 'Gillows' kidney shaped figured Walnut pedestal desk, having inset tooled leather top, eleven graduating mahogany lined drawers with their original brass ring drop han...
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19th Century English Antique Gillows of Lancaster London Furniture
Materials
Walnut
$46,815 Sale Price
20% Off
Specimen Games Table Attributed to Gillows
By Gillows of Lancaster
London
Located in New Orleans, LA
This magnificent games table incorporates some of the rarest English marbles, hardstones and fossil specimens, including Derbyshire Blue John. The scarcity of these coveted stones makes an inlaid circular piece of this size a truly exceptional and unique masterpiece. The tabletop, with its fabulous specimens surrounding an Ashford marble chessboard...
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19th Century English Regency Antique Gillows of Lancaster London Furniture
Materials
Stone
Mid 19th century Gillows open armchair in Colefax and fowler printed linen
By Gillows of Lancaster
London
Located in Batley, GB
A superb quality mid 19th century armchair by Gillows of Lancaster. Raised on finely worked walnut turned front legs and arm supports with out splayed chamfered legs to the rear, all...
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1860s British Victorian Antique Gillows of Lancaster London Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Stamped Gillows Lancaster Double Sided Twin Pedestal Partner Desk Figured Oak
By Gillows of Lancaster
London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning and exceptionally rare Gillows Lancaster twin pedestal double sided partner desk in panelled figured oak
An exceptionally rare exa...
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19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Gillows of Lancaster London Furniture
Materials
Amboyna
Fine Gillows, Walnut
Kingwood inlaid fitted drawer cabinet on stand
By Gillows of Lancaster
London
Located in Dereham, GB
Fine Gillows, Walnut & Kingwood inlaid fitted drawer cabinet on stand circa 1920s
Square cube shaped cabinet with single door, with,
Silver plated etched, Escutcheon, Hinges, & corne...
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1920s English Dutch Colonial Vintage Gillows of Lancaster London Furniture
Materials
Kingwood
$2,786 Sale Price
20% Off
Bruce Talbert for Gillow. A Walnut, Amboyna, Ebonized and Gilt Bedroom Suite.
By Gillows of Lancaster
London, Bruce James Talbert
Located in London, GB
Bruce Talbert (1838-1881) for Gillow and co., a rare and important walnut, amboyna, ebonized, and gilt bedroom suite, each with differing carved rosettes, comprising: a triple mirror door wardrobe, 208cm high, 208cm wide, 58cm deep; a pair of bedside lockers, 85cm high, 38cm wide; and a pair of single bedsteads, 124cm wide Provenance: The famous Argentinian writer and suffragette Victoria Ocampo (1890-1979), bought from her estate and shipped back from Argentina. Bruce James Talbert originally trained as a carver and then an architect, and he became an influential and very successful furniture designer. He served an apprenticeship in Dundee and had his own carving business for two years where he learned the skills to apply carved details to furniture and then joined the architectural offices of Charles Edward. In 1856 he moved to Glasgow and worked for the architects W. N. Tait and Campbell Douglas. He moved to Manchester in the early 1860s, where he gained employment with the cabinetmakers Doveston, Bird, and Hull, which was short-lived, then moved to Coventry gaining work with Skidmore's Art Manufactures. In 1863 he won the competition to design the masthead for 'The Building News and in the mid-1860s moved to London, where he started designing furniture for Holland and Sons. His 'Pericles' Gothic sideboard was displayed on their stand at the Paris Exposition Universelle of 1867 where it was the Grand Prix winner. It was at this point that his most prolific period began and also when he started designing furniture for Gillows of Lancaster in 1868. in the same year, he published his very influential first book 'Gothic Forms Applied to Furniture, Metal Work and Decoration for Domestic Purposes', which he dedicated to George Edmund Street. This was followed in 1876 by 'Examples of Ancient and Modern Furniture, Metalwork, Tapestries and Modern Furniture' and in 1881 by 'Fashionable Furniture. Other companies he designed for were Marsh, Jones and Cribb, Jackson and Graham, and for a short time, was a partner with Daniel Cottier. He designed textiles for Templeton's, Warner's, Cowlishaw, and Barbour and Miller; carpet designs for Templeton's and Brinton and Co.; and his wallpaper designs were printed by Jeffrey and Co. He also designed church metalwork and furniture for Cox and Sons...
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1880s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Gillows of Lancaster London Furniture
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Walnut
Antique Georgian Period Cellarette / Wine Cooler by Gillows
By Gillows of Lancaster
London
Located in London, GB
A wonderful original antique Georgian period cellarette / wine cooler by Gillows. this was made in England, it dates from around 1790-1810.
It is of superb quality and is a lovely s...
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1790s British George III Antique Gillows of Lancaster London Furniture
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Wood
Rare 1794 George III Gillows of Lancaster Double Sided Postmasters Sorting Desk
By Gillows of Lancaster
London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning and exceptionally rare 1794 George III Gillows Lancaster twin pedestal double sided postmasters desk i...
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1790s English George III Antique Gillows of Lancaster London Furniture
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Mahogany
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- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Gillows furniture was made in Lancaster and London, UK. The company is best known for producing ornate wood tables, cabinets and desks. Furniture-maker Robert Gillow started the company around 1730. You can find a selection of Gillows furniture on 1stDibs.
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- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022To identify Gillows furniture, look for the brand's mark. Most pieces feature one, but locations vary. Look under the tabletop, along the edges of the drawers and on the backs of legs and bases. Typically, the mark appears as a stamp, but the company's artisans sometimes drew it in pencil. Find a variety of expertly vetted Gillows furniture on 1stDibs.
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