What defines Regency style dining tables?

Regency style dining tables, prominent during the early 19th century in Britain, are characterised by classical proportions, high-quality flame mahogany veneers, and functional extending mechanisms. They often feature turned or reeded legs ending in brass cap castors.

What traditional materials were used to construct Regency dining tables?

Cabinetmakers primarily used solid West Indian or South American mahogany for structural frames and legs, featuring figure-rich mahogany veneers for top surfaces. Hardware typically consisted of solid brass castors and clips.

How do you identify authentic 19th-century mahogany dining tables?

Authentic period pieces exhibit hand-cut joinery, original brass fitting attachments, and genuine wear patterns underneath the tabletop. The undersides often show hand-sawn timber marks and original runner systems for extension leaves.

How can a Regency mahogany dining table be styled in a modern interior?

Pairing a polished dark mahogany table with modern upholstered dining chairs creates a balanced contrast between traditional craftsmanship and contemporary lines. Neutral wall tones and minimalist lighting help highlight the rich wood grain.

What is the correct care and preservation method for antique polished mahogany?

Dust regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and apply a high-grade beeswax polish once or twice a year following the timber grain. Avoid placing hot items directly on the finish and maintain stable indoor humidity levels to prevent timber movement.

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Regency Mahogany Gillows Style Dining Table

Name: Regency Mahogany Gillows Style Dining Table
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1139276
Price: 3950 GBP
Availability: InStock

19th century

For Sale by Hingstons of Wilton

Description

Regency mahogany Gillows style dining table

This Regency mahogany Gillows style dining table was made circa 1820.

The dining table has features of illows workshop with the elegant turned mahogany legs with reeds.

The dining table extends using the pull out telescopic runners, allowing you to put in the combination of extra leaves you require for your desired seating arrangement.

You can seat 14 around this generous dining table.

The Regency mahogany Gillows style dining table can be used closed without any leaves or any combination of the 3 leaves, enabling you to have a comfortable seating plan to suit.

308cms long 121ins

137cms deep 54ins

74cms high 29ins

122cms closed no leaves 48ins

3 leaves each 62cms 24ins

Measurements are as accurate as possible

Delivery

UK mainland FREE Other destinations please contact us, and we will get a quote. We use a professional Removal company to transport our precious items and do not entrust them to usual parcel services. Therefore, delivery may be 7 -10 days, but it is worth the wait of course.

On occasions customers have been disappointed to miss an item as they e-mailed their enquiry instead of phoning, I would recommend that if you wished to get the piece, please call rather than e-mail. We are very friendly and easy to deal with. Regency mahogany Gillows style dining table castor is a green product and has not affected the environment we live in.

We spend time choosing the best product, an antique item that must meet the strict criteria to be placed in Hingstons of Wilton stock.

Guarantee

This Regency mahogany Gillows style dining table carries the Hingstons Antiques product guarantee plate which gives you the peace of mind that any item with this plate, is of the quality and condition expected when purchasing from Hingstons Antiques Limited. All our goods are individually selected by Nick Hingston who uses his experience of over 45 years of trading to select the items with the best design and condition suitable to be placed into our quality stock.

PRICE MATCHING

Antiques are unique, and it is impossible to price match in the normal way. Please consider the quality of product, and the care taken in our restoration, before deciding if you are looking at price comparison.

When you choose to purchase an item from Hingstons, you will be purchasing a piece that will enhance your home.

We spend time choosing the best product, an antique item that must meet the strict criteria to be placed in Hingstons of Wilton stock.

Hingstons Distance selling policy.

Purchases from Hingstons Antiques Ltd give all buyers the right to cancel the purchase within 14 working days after receipt of the item, for a full refund less transport costs, on condition it is returned in the condition it was sent.

Payment- We can accept payment by bank transfer, card transaction by phone, or cheque in store for UK customers, please contact us if you are an overseas customer.

Items remain on sale until payment is received.

Physical Dimensions

Height

74cm (29.13")

Width

308cm (121.26")

Depth

137cm (53.94")

Declaration

Hingstons of Wilton has dated this Regency Mahogany Dining Table to the Regency era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1139276

Dealers Notes

PRICE MATCHING

Antiques are unique and it is impossible to price match in the normal way. Please take into account the quality of product, and the care taken in our restoration, before making a decision if you are looking at price comparison.

When you choose to purchase an item from Hingstons, you will be purchasing a piece that will enhance your home.

We spend time choosing the best product, an antique that has to meet the criteria to be placed in Hingstons of Wilton stock.

Beware of cheaper imitations.

DISTANCE SELLING REGULATIONS

Purchases from Hingstons Antiques Ltd are covered under the Distance Selling Regulations, which give all buyers the right to cancel the purchase within 7 working days after receipt of the item, for a full refund less RETURN transport costs.

Description

Regency mahogany Gillows style dining table

This Regency mahogany Gillows style dining table was made circa 1820.

The dining table has features of illows workshop with the elegant turned mahogany legs with reeds.

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The dining table extends using the pull out telescopic runners, allowing you to put in the combination of extra leaves you require for your desired seating arrangement.

Hingstons of Wilton

fig 1. An extended Regency mahogany dining table featuring a polished surface, rounded corners, turned reeded legs, and brass castors. — fig 1. Regency Mahogany Gillows Style Dining Table

You can seat 14 around this generous dining table.

The Regency mahogany Gillows style dining table can be used closed without any leaves or any combination of the 3 leaves, enabling you to have a comfortable seating plan to suit.

fig 2. An extended Regency mahogany dining table featuring a polished surface, rounded corners, turned reeded legs, and brass castors. — fig 2. Regency Mahogany Gillows Style Dining Table

308cms long 121ins

137cms deep 54ins

74cms high 29ins

122cms closed no leaves 48ins

3 leaves each 62cms 24ins

Measurements are as accurate as possible

Delivery

UK mainland FREE Other destinations please contact us, and we will get a quote. We use a professional Removal company to transport our precious items and do not entrust them to usual parcel services. Therefore, delivery may be 7 -10 days, but it is worth the wait of course.

fig 3. An extended Regency mahogany dining table featuring a polished surface, rounded corners, turned reeded legs, and brass castors. — fig 3. Regency Mahogany Gillows Style Dining Table

On occasions customers have been disappointed to miss an item as they e-mailed their enquiry instead of phoning, I would recommend that if you wished to get the piece, please call rather than e-mail. We are very friendly and easy to deal with. Regency mahogany Gillows style dining table castor is a green product and has not affected the environment we live in.

fig 4. An extended Regency mahogany dining table featuring a polished surface, rounded corners, turned reeded legs, and brass castors. — fig 4. Regency Mahogany Gillows Style Dining Table

We spend time choosing the best product, an antique item that must meet the strict criteria to be placed in Hingstons of Wilton stock.

Guarantee

This Regency mahogany Gillows style dining table carries the Hingstons Antiques product guarantee plate which gives you the peace of mind that any item with this plate, is of the quality and condition expected when purchasing from Hingstons Antiques Limited. All our goods are individually selected by Nick Hingston who uses his experience of over 45 years of trading to select the items with the best design and condition suitable to be placed into our quality stock.

fig 5. An extended Regency mahogany dining table featuring a polished surface, rounded corners, turned reeded legs, and brass castors. — fig 5. Regency Mahogany Gillows Style Dining Table

PRICE MATCHING

Antiques are unique, and it is impossible to price match in the normal way. Please consider the quality of product, and the care taken in our restoration, before deciding if you are looking at price comparison.

fig 6. An extended Regency mahogany dining table featuring a polished surface, rounded corners, turned reeded legs, and brass castors. — fig 6. Regency Mahogany Gillows Style Dining Table

When you choose to purchase an item from Hingstons, you will be purchasing a piece that will enhance your home.

We spend time choosing the best product, an antique item that must meet the strict criteria to be placed in Hingstons of Wilton stock.

fig 7. An extended Regency mahogany dining table featuring a polished surface, rounded corners, turned reeded legs, and brass castors. — fig 7. Regency Mahogany Gillows Style Dining Table

Hingstons Distance selling policy.

Purchases from Hingstons Antiques Ltd give all buyers the right to cancel the purchase within 14 working days after receipt of the item, for a full refund less transport costs, on condition it is returned in the condition it was sent.

fig 8. An extended Regency mahogany dining table featuring a polished surface, rounded corners, turned reeded legs, and brass castors. — fig 8. Regency Mahogany Gillows Style Dining Table

Payment- We can accept payment by bank transfer, card transaction by phone, or cheque in store for UK customers, please contact us if you are an overseas customer.

Items remain on sale until payment is received.