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Waring & Gillows Eight Piece Bedroom Suite
Wessex Antique Bedsteads
for sale €104,715     $113,665
£89,500

Wessex Antique Bedsteads

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Waring & Gillows Eight Piece Bedroom Suite

19th century
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Waring & Gillows exhibition quality one of a kind 8 piece bedroom suite in the Italian manner comprising a 5ft6" x 6ft6" bedstead, pair of bedsides, Pair of "his" and "her" mirror back dressing table, a pair of Throne chairs and a monumental mirror door wardrobe, all decorated with Mother of Pearl and metal inlay, inlaid panels depicting classical figured and carved in relief, with figural heads and grotesque masks, all supported by turtle legs.

The Suite will be fully restored prior to delivery and is currently in its original condition and of exceptional

craftmanship.

Measurements: Bed: Head Height: 88"

Wardrobe: H: 114" - Width: 90"

Bedsides: Height: 50" - Width: 19 1/2"

Dressing Table: Height: 110" - Depth: 27" - Width: 49" (in cm below)

Chairs: Height: 53" - Width: 27"

Small Dressing Table: Height: 92" - Width: 44" - Depth: 22 1/2"

Please note that the price includes a high quality 2? platform base.

The bed will accept a 5ft6 x 6ft6 (168 cm x 200 cm) wide mattress.

We also stock a good range of quality pocket sprung mattresses.

Provenance: From Bishopscourt House, Kill, County Kildare, Ireland

Physical Dimensions
Height
280cm (110.24")
Width
124cm (48.82")
Depth
67cm (26.38")
Declaration

Wessex Antique Bedsteads has dated this Waring Gillow Bedroom Suite to the 1880s.

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SA1225430
Dealers Internal Reference
19965
Description
Waring & Gillows exhibition quality one of a kind 8 piece bedroom suite in the Italian manner comprising a 5ft6" x 6ft6" bedstead, pair of bedsides, Pair of "his" and "her" mirror back dressing table, a pair of Throne chairs and a monumental mirror door wardrobe, all decorated with Mother of Pearl and metal inlay, inlaid panels depicting classical figured and carved in relief, with figural heads and grotesque masks, all supported by turtle legs.
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The Suite will be fully restored prior to delivery and is currently in its original condition and of exceptional.
Wessex Antique Bedsteads
fig 1. An eight-piece antique carved wooden bedroom suite featuring a large mirrored wardrobe, a bedstead, dressing tables, bedside cabinets, and two chairs.
fig 1. Waring & Gillows Eight Piece Bedroom Suite

craftmanship.

Measurements: Bed: Head Height: 88"

Wardrobe: H: 114" - Width: 90"

Bedsides: Height: 50" - Width: 19 1/2"

Dressing Table: Height: 110" - Depth: 27" - Width: 49" (in cm below)

Chairs: Height: 53" - Width: 27"

fig 2. An eight-piece antique carved wooden bedroom suite featuring a large mirrored wardrobe, a bedstead, dressing tables, bedside cabinets, and two chairs.
fig 2. Waring & Gillows Eight Piece Bedroom Suite

Small Dressing Table: Height: 92" - Width: 44" - Depth: 22 1/2"

Please note that the price includes a high quality 2? platform base.

The bed will accept a 5ft6 x 6ft6 (168 cm x 200 cm) wide mattress.

We also stock a good range of quality pocket sprung mattresses.

Provenance: From Bishopscourt House, Kill, County Kildare, Ireland

Height
280cm (110.24")
Width
124cm (48.82")
Depth
67cm (26.38")
Date of Manufacture

Wessex Antique Bedsteads has dated this Waring Gillow Bedroom Suite to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1225430
Dealers Internal Ref
19965
Wessex Antique Bedsteads
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Wessex Antique Bedsteads
Telephone 01935 829147
Location
The Old Glove Works
Percombe
Stoke Sub Hamdon
Somerset
TA14 6RD
United Kingdom
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An eight-piece antique carved wooden bedroom suite featuring a large mirrored wardrobe, a bedstead, dressing tables, bedside cabinets, and two chairs.
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A Waring & Gillow bedroom suite comprises a coordinated set of bedroom furniture produced by the renowned British cabinetmaking firm formed by the merger of Waring and Gillows in 1897. These suites typically feature superior craftsmanship, classical proportions, and matching architectural motifs across all individual pieces.

Period bedroom suites were constructed using high-grade timbers such as walnut, mahogany, and satinwood. Construction techniques involved hand-cut dovetail joints, solid frame-and-panel doors, bevelled glass mirrors, and carved or marquetry accents.

Authentic pieces frequently bear a stamped makers mark or brass nameplate reading Waring & Gillow Ltd inside drawers or on the rear of panels, paired with exceptionally smooth drawer runners, high-grade timber veneers, and precise timber joinery.

Incorporate key architectural pieces, such as the bedstead or mirrored wardrobe, against neutral or deep-toned walls to anchor the room. Combining warm historic timber tones with crisp contemporary linens and modern lighting creates a balanced scheme.

Dust surfaces regularly with a soft, dry lint-free cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish twice yearly along the grain. Avoid chemical sprays, direct heat sources, and significant atmospheric moisture variations to protect the wood and finish.
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