What defines Regency period furniture design?

Regency furniture, dating roughly from 1811 to 1830, is characterised by classical Greek, Roman, and Egyptian influences, clean lines, rich dark woods such as mahogany and rosewood, and decorative elements like brass inlays, bead moulding, and carved acanthus leaves.

Which materials were traditionally used in Regency work tables?

Regency work tables were predominantly constructed from solid mahogany and flame mahogany veneers, often incorporating brass hardware, turned wood elements, and silk or fabric sewing bags suspended beneath the top frame.

How do you identify authentic Gillows furniture from the early 19th century?

Authentic Gillows pieces often feature stamped signatures on drawer edges or undersides, superior dovetail joinery, distinctive reeded or turned leg profiles, and high-grade mahogany veneers selected for grain pattern and density.

How can a Regency mahogany table be incorporated into modern interiors?

A Regency work table functions effectively as an occasional side table beside contemporary seating, a plant stand in a hall space, or an accent piece within a traditional library or living room scheme.

What is the proper method for preserving antique mahogany furniture?

Preserve antique mahogany by keeping it away from direct sunlight and heat sources, dusting regularly with a soft dry cloth, and applying a natural beeswax polish annually to maintain the timber patination without causing wax build-up.

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Superb Quality Early 19th Century Regency Gillows Mahogany Work Table

Name: Superb Quality Early 19th Century Regency Gillows Mahogany Work Table
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1208686
Price: 3600 GBP
Availability: InStock

19th century

For Sale by LVS Decorative Arts

Description

A superb quality early 19th century (circa 1830) Regency Gillows mahogany work table.

This table consists of a finely figured veneered rectangular mahogany top with outswept raised scrolling gallery, in the form of a tray.

This is supported on a crossbanded mahogany moulding with a figured mahogany frieze below with ball bead moulded edge, the frieze having two secret drawers, one at either end which are mahogany lined, also a sliding supporting frame for an optional workbox (when originally produced) but never supplied with this particular table.

The table having two turned and carved supports of exceptional quality with foliate decoration, a turned collar with two fluted columns supported on a square block below with carved gadroon moulding, the supports joined by a turned stretcher.

The cabriole legs also of superb quality with foliate decoration, foliate design to the feet and terminating on four original brass castors.

Gillow of Lancaster designed the tables in 1826 and these were produced for a London cabinetmaker ‘Ferguson & Co.’ the two partners of this company, James Ferguson and Henry Whiteside, both having worked for Gillows in Lancaster previously.

Gillow produced various tables based on this design during the early 19th century, some of these are described and illustrated in the books ‘Gillows of Lancaster and London 1730-1840’ Volumes I & II on pages 268, 303 and 382.

This table is in excellent condition for age, is of stable construction and can go straight into a home.

Please note: the bronze figure shown has been used for photographic reasons only and is not included in the price.

Size:

Height: 29'' / 73.75cm

Width: 27.25'' / 69cm

Depth: 19.25'' / 49cm

Physical Dimensions

Height

73.8cm (29.06")

Width

69cm (27.17")

Depth

49cm (19.29")

Declaration

LVS Decorative Arts has dated this Regency Mahogany Work Table to the Regency era.

Reference Numbers

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SA1208686

Dealers Internal Reference

LVS1249

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Description

A superb quality early 19th century (circa 1830) Regency Gillows mahogany work table.

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This table consists of a finely figured veneered rectangular mahogany top with outswept raised scrolling gallery, in the form of a tray.

LVS Decorative Arts

fig 1. An early 19th century Regency mahogany work table featuring a wavy galleried tray top, flame mahogany apron with bead moulding, turned supports, and a carved stretcher base. — fig 1. Superb Quality Early 19th Century Regency Gillows Mahogany Work Table

This is supported on a crossbanded mahogany moulding with a figured mahogany frieze below with ball bead moulded edge, the frieze having two secret drawers, one at either end which are mahogany lined, also a sliding supporting frame for an optional workbox (when originally produced) but never supplied with this particular table.

fig 2. An early 19th century Regency mahogany work table featuring a wavy galleried tray top, flame mahogany apron with bead moulding, turned supports, and a carved stretcher base. — fig 2. Superb Quality Early 19th Century Regency Gillows Mahogany Work Table

The table having two turned and carved supports of exceptional quality with foliate decoration, a turned collar with two fluted columns supported on a square block below with carved gadroon moulding, the supports joined by a turned stretcher.

fig 3. An early 19th century Regency mahogany work table featuring a wavy galleried tray top, flame mahogany apron with bead moulding, turned supports, and a carved stretcher base. — fig 3. Superb Quality Early 19th Century Regency Gillows Mahogany Work Table

The cabriole legs also of superb quality with foliate decoration, foliate design to the feet and terminating on four original brass castors.

Gillow of Lancaster designed the tables in 1826 and these were produced for a London cabinetmaker ‘Ferguson & Co.’ the two partners of this company, James Ferguson and Henry Whiteside, both having worked for Gillows in Lancaster previously.

fig 4. An early 19th century Regency mahogany work table featuring a wavy galleried tray top, flame mahogany apron with bead moulding, turned supports, and a carved stretcher base. — fig 4. Superb Quality Early 19th Century Regency Gillows Mahogany Work Table

Gillow produced various tables based on this design during the early 19th century, some of these are described and illustrated in the books ‘Gillows of Lancaster and London 1730-1840’ Volumes I & II on pages 268, 303 and 382.