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Gillows of Lancaster: Early C19th Rosewood Work Table
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Gillows of Lancaster: Early C19th Rosewood Work Table

19th century
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GILLOWS of LANCASTER

A particularly fine quality early 19th Century rosewood WORK TABLE by this famous and highly regarded firm of cabinetmakers.

The beautiful top with its twin leaves is veneered in finest figured timber and features two drawers within the frieze below. The lower of these is fited with a U-shaped silk-pleated 'embroidery' or knitting drawer, whilst the whole table is raised on good turned and reeded legs, leading to melon carved feet; carved knops and original brss castors.

A fine quality Gillows table.

Dated c1825

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Quiet Street Antiques of Bath has dated this Regency Rosewood Work Table to the 19th Century.

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GILLOWS of LANCASTER
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A particularly fine quality early 19th Century rosewood WORK TABLE by this famous and highly regarded firm of cabinetmakers.
Quiet Street Antiques of Bath

The beautiful top with its twin leaves is veneered in finest figured timber and features two drawers within the frieze below. The lower of these is fited with a U-shaped silk-pleated 'embroidery' or knitting drawer, whilst the whole table is raised on good turned and reeded legs, leading to melon carved feet; carved knops and original brss castors.

A fine quality Gillows table.

Dated c1825

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Quiet Street Antiques of Bath has dated this Regency Rosewood Work Table to the 19th Century.

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An early 19th-century rosewood work table featuring two drop leaves, two small drawers with wooden knobs, a pleated fabric sewing bin, turned columns, and carved feet on castors.
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Archive I An early 19th-century rosewood work table featuring two drop leaves, two small drawers with wooden knobs, a pleated fabric sewing bin, turned columns, and carved feet on castors.

Gillows of Lancaster: Early C19th Rosewood Work Table

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An early 19th-century rosewood work table featuring two drop leaves, two small drawers with wooden knobs, a pleated fabric sewing bin, turned columns, and carved feet on castors.
GILLOWS of LANCASTER: Early C19th Rosewood Work Table
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An early 19th-century rosewood work table featuring two drop leaves, two small drawers with wooden knobs, a pleated fabric sewing bin, turned columns, and carved feet on castors.
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An antique work table is a small occasional table developed in the late 18th and early 19th centuries, specifically designed for sewing and needlework, typically featuring drawers and a suspended fabric bin.

Cabinetmakers primarily used fine hardwoods such as rosewood, mahogany, and satinwood, combined with hand-carved details, brass castors, and pleated silk or cotton fabric storage bins.

Authentic Regency work tables feature hand-cut dovetail drawer joints, period-correct brass hardware or wooden knobs, turned supports, original castors, and occasionally maker stamps from prominent cabinetmakers.

These compact pieces serve as versatile occasional furniture, functioning effectively as side tables beside a sofa, hallway accents, or decorative tables in an empty corner.

Keep the timber away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent drying and veneer damage, clean gently with a dry soft cloth, and apply a high-quality beeswax polish sparingly.
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