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Gillows Georgian Mahogany Dressing Table
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Gillows Georgian Mahogany Dressing Table

18th century
Sold 19 July 2025 · William James Antiques
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A beautiful early 19th century mahogany dressing table by renowned makers Gillows. Having a rectangular top with a reeded 3 quarter gallery rail. Beneath an arrangement of 3 mahogany lined drawers all with original brass handles. The whole raised on ring turned and tapering slender legs with original gilt lacquered high quality castors. Lovely original finish throughout with good colour. Atb, English, Circa 1810.

Dimensions: Height: 80 cm - 31 1/2 Inches, Width: 106.75 cm - 42 Inches, Depth: 56 cm - 22 Inches

Price inclusive of courier delivery within England & Wales

Date of Manufacture

William James Antiques has dated this Georgian Mahogany Dressing Table to the Georgian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
80cm (31.50")
Width
106.8cm (42.05")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Reference Numbers
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SA1154708
Description
A beautiful early 19th century mahogany dressing table by renowned makers Gillows. Having a rectangular top with a reeded 3 quarter gallery rail. Beneath an arrangement of 3 mahogany lined drawers all with original brass handles.
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The whole raised on ring turned and tapering slender legs with original gilt lacquered high quality castors.
William James Antiques

Lovely original finish throughout with good colour. Atb, English, Circa 1810.

Dimensions: Height: 80 cm - 31 1/2 Inches, Width: 106.75 cm - 42 Inches, Depth: 56 cm - 22 Inches

Price inclusive of courier delivery within England & Wales

Date of Manufacture

William James Antiques has dated this Georgian Mahogany Dressing Table to the Georgian era.

Height
80cm (31.50")
Width
106.8cm (42.05")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Reference Numbers
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SA1154708
William James Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2010
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William James Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA 

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A dark brown mahogany Georgian dressing table featuring three drawers, turned legs, and brass castors against a white panelled wall. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A dark brown mahogany Georgian dressing table featuring three drawers, turned legs, and brass castors against a white panelled wall. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Gillows Georgian Mahogany Dressing Table

Archive II A dark brown mahogany Georgian dressing table featuring three drawers, turned legs, and brass castors against a white panelled wall. View II
Archive III A dark brown mahogany Georgian dressing table featuring three drawers, turned legs, and brass castors against a white panelled wall. View III
Archive IV A dark brown mahogany Georgian dressing table featuring three drawers, turned legs, and brass castors against a white panelled wall. View IV
Archive V A dark brown mahogany Georgian dressing table featuring three drawers, turned legs, and brass castors against a white panelled wall. View V
Archive VI A dark brown mahogany Georgian dressing table featuring three drawers, turned legs, and brass castors against a white panelled wall. View VI
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Telephone 01603 736947
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Coltishall
Norfolk
United Kingdom

By appointment only.
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A dark brown mahogany Georgian dressing table featuring three drawers, turned legs, and brass castors against a white panelled wall.
Gillows Georgian Mahogany Dressing Table
Ref: SA1154708
A dark brown mahogany Georgian dressing table featuring three drawers, turned legs, and brass castors against a white panelled wall.
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  • ObjectDesks & Tables
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsTurned legs, Brass castors, Three-drawer layout, Raised gallery edge
  • SizeH 80 cm (31 in) x W 106.8 cm (42 in) x D 56 cm (22 in)

Georgian furniture spans the reigns of the first four Georges, characterised by classical proportions, symmetry, and a transition from heavy walnut to refined mahogany as the primary timber.

Cabinet makers predominantly used solid mahogany and mahogany veneers, often complemented by secondary softwoods like pine for drawer linings, alongside cast brass handles and fittings.

Authentication involves examining hand-cut dovetail joints, traditional timber shrinkage, original brass hardware, and the distinct patina and grain pattern characteristic of period-correct growth rings.

Pair the piece with minimalist or contemporary seating to create contrast, using the rich wood tones to ground neutral colour palettes while keeping surface accessories minimal.

Maintain antique mahogany by avoiding direct sunlight and fluctuating humidity, cleaning only with a soft dry cloth, and occasionally applying traditional beeswax to nourish the finish.
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