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Georgian Gillows Style Sewing Table
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Georgian Gillows Style Sewing Table

19th century
Sold 25 August 2025 · Carse Antiques
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Description

Early 19th century Georgian mahogany and boxwood inlaid Gillows of Lancaster style work or sewing table. The table stands on thin turned and reeded legs with original brass castors. The table is double sided with a large drawer on one side and a dummy drawer on the other side. Both the front and back are inlaid with a nice design boxwood stringing. Th top has a triple reeded edge and is crossbanded in rosewood. Brass lion head handles both front and back. The two side leaves are help up by two wooden lopers / hinges at either end underneath. he pull out under bag is nicely upholstered and is in good order.

One of the nicest and most unusual features of this table is the wonderfully fitted drawer. The drawer is deep and is fitted inside with various slides and drawers all round. Some of the drawers are dummies whilst others are proper drawers, there is also a secret drawer.

The piece is in very good condition overall but has been professionally re-polished within the last 50 years.

SIZE; 31 1/2" wide by 23 1/2" deep by 29 1/2" high when fully opened. It is 17 1/2" wide with the leaves both down.

CIRCA; 1810

Physical Dimensions
Height
75cm (29.53")
Width
80cm (31.50")
Depth
60cm (23.62")
Declaration

Carse Antiques has dated this Georgian Mahogany Sewing Table to the Regency era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1044516
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Description
Early 19th century Georgian mahogany and boxwood inlaid Gillows of Lancaster style work or sewing table. The table stands on thin turned and reeded legs with original brass castors. The table is double sided with a large drawer on one side and a dummy drawer on the other side. Both the front and back are inlaid with a nice design boxwood stringing. Th top has a triple reeded edge and is crossbanded in rosewood. Brass lion head handles both front and back. The two side leaves are help up by two wooden lopers / hinges at either end underneath. he pull out under bag is nicely upholstered and is in good order.
fig 1. A dark mahogany drop-leaf sewing table featuring a central drawer with inlaid stringing, turned legs, and a patterned fabric storage bag underneath.
fig 1. Georgian Gillows Style Sewing Table

One of the nicest and most unusual features of this table is the wonderfully fitted drawer. The drawer is deep and is fitted inside with various slides and drawers all round. Some of the drawers are dummies whilst others are proper drawers, there is also a secret drawer.

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The piece is in very good condition overall but has been professionally re-polished within the last 50 years.
Carse Antiques

SIZE; 31 1/2" wide by 23 1/2" deep by 29 1/2" high when fully opened. It is 17 1/2" wide with the leaves both down.

CIRCA; 1810

Height
75cm (29.53")
Width
80cm (31.50")
Depth
60cm (23.62")
Date of Manufacture

Carse Antiques has dated this Georgian Mahogany Sewing Table to the Regency era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1044516
Carse Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2011

Specialists in georgian and earlier furniture

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Archive I A dark mahogany drop-leaf sewing table featuring a central drawer with inlaid stringing, turned legs, and a patterned fabric storage bag underneath. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Georgian Gillows Style Sewing Table

Archive II A dark mahogany drop-leaf sewing table featuring a central drawer with inlaid stringing, turned legs, and a patterned fabric storage bag underneath. View II
Archive III A dark mahogany drop-leaf sewing table featuring a central drawer with inlaid stringing, turned legs, and a patterned fabric storage bag underneath. View III
Archive IV A dark mahogany drop-leaf sewing table featuring a central drawer with inlaid stringing, turned legs, and a patterned fabric storage bag underneath. View IV
Archive V A dark mahogany drop-leaf sewing table featuring a central drawer with inlaid stringing, turned legs, and a patterned fabric storage bag underneath. View V
Archive VI A dark mahogany drop-leaf sewing table featuring a central drawer with inlaid stringing, turned legs, and a patterned fabric storage bag underneath. View VI
Archive VII A dark mahogany drop-leaf sewing table featuring a central drawer with inlaid stringing, turned legs, and a patterned fabric storage bag underneath. View VII
Archive VIII A dark mahogany drop-leaf sewing table featuring a central drawer with inlaid stringing, turned legs, and a patterned fabric storage bag underneath. View VIII
Archive IX A dark mahogany drop-leaf sewing table featuring a central drawer with inlaid stringing, turned legs, and a patterned fabric storage bag underneath. View IX
Archive X A dark mahogany drop-leaf sewing table featuring a central drawer with inlaid stringing, turned legs, and a patterned fabric storage bag underneath. View X
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A dark mahogany drop-leaf sewing table featuring a central drawer with inlaid stringing, turned legs, and a patterned fabric storage bag underneath.
Georgian Gillows Style Sewing Table
Ref: SA1044516
A dark mahogany drop-leaf sewing table featuring a central drawer with inlaid stringing, turned legs, and a patterned fabric storage bag underneath.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectTables
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialMahogany, Satinwood, Fabric, Brass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsDrop leaves, Inlaid stringing, Turned fluted legs, Suspended fabric bag
  • SizeH 75 cm (30 in) x W 80 cm (31 in) x D 60 cm (24 in)

FAQs

A Georgian sewing table, often referred to as a work table, is a small piece of furniture designed to hold needlework supplies, featuring a drawer and a fabric bag suspended underneath.

These tables are typically constructed from fine timbers such as mahogany, often accented with satinwood stringing, brass hardware, and silk or damask fabric components.

Authenticity is identified through traditional construction methods such as hand-cut dovetail joints, patination of the timber, period-appropriate hardware, and craftsmanship consistent with known makers.

Such pieces function effectively as compact side tables or writing surfaces in a living room, study, or hallway, adding historical texture to modern schemes.

Maintenance involves dusting with a soft, dry cloth and occasionally applying quality beeswax to nourish the wood, while keeping the piece away from direct sunlight and heat sources.
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