A Marquetry and Burr Walnut Side Table in the Louis XV Style by Gillows

19th century

Sold by Butchoff Antiques Ltd.

Description

Constructed using finely figured Circassian walnut, dressed with gilt bronze mounts; rising from slender tulipwood banded cabriole legs shod with bronze sabots and espagnolettes; the shaped frieze housing a singler drawer, and two velvet-lined pull out slides on the sides. The serpentine top finely bookmatched and inlaid with exceptional floral marquetry of various specimen woods. Stamped 'Gillow.'

English, circa 1855

See 'British Furniture 1820 to 1920' by Christopher Payne, 2023, p. 206, fig. 4.68, for a card table sharing identical design features.

Currently in unrestored original condition, please contact us for further information.

Robert Gillow (1704-1772), founder of the renowned Gillows firm, began as a provincial joiner and built one of the most successful furniture-making businesses in England. Establishing his workshop in 1730, he distinguished the company early on by directly importing fine West Indian timbers, particularly mahogany. With his sons Richard and Robert joining the enterprise, Gillow expanded from Lancaster to London's Oxford Street, attracting clients from government, aristocracy, and the rising middle class. The firm became known for superior craftsmanship, exceptional materials, and progressive design, maintaining its prominence for 170 years until merging with S.J. Waring in 1900. At its height, Gillows was the largest furniture manufacturer in England.

Physical Dimensions

Height

74cm (29.13")

Width

86cm (33.86")

Depth

50cm (19.69")

Declaration

Butchoff Antiques Ltd. has dated this piece to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1154179

Dealers Internal Reference

8321

Dealers Notes

This item is currently in its original, unrestored condition. Please contact us for further information.

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Description

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The serpentine top finely bookmatched and inlaid with exceptional floral marquetry of various specimen woods.

Butchoff Antiques Ltd.

Stamped 'Gillow.'

fig 1. A Marquetry and Burr Walnut Side Table In the Louis XV Style By Gillows — fig 1. A Marquetry and Burr Walnut Side Table in the Louis XV Style by Gillows

English, circa 1855

See 'British Furniture 1820 to 1920' by Christopher Payne, 2023, p. 206, fig. 4.68, for a card table sharing identical design features.

Currently in unrestored original condition, please contact us for further information.

fig 2. A Marquetry and Burr Walnut Side Table In the Louis XV Style By Gillows — fig 2. A Marquetry and Burr Walnut Side Table in the Louis XV Style by Gillows

Robert Gillow (1704-1772), founder of the renowned Gillows firm, began as a provincial joiner and built one of the most successful furniture-making businesses in England. Establishing his workshop in 1730, he distinguished the company early on by directly importing fine West Indian timbers, particularly mahogany. With his sons Richard and Robert joining the enterprise, Gillow expanded from Lancaster to London's Oxford Street, attracting clients from government, aristocracy, and the rising middle class. The firm became known for superior craftsmanship, exceptional materials, and progressive design, maintaining its prominence for 170 years until merging with S.J. Waring in 1900. At its height, Gillows was the largest furniture manufacturer in England.