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Gillows Regency Mahogany Hall Bench
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for sale €6,786     $7,366
£5,800
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Gillows Regency Mahogany Hall Bench

19th century
Description

Attributed to Gillows of Lancaster, in the manner of Tatham & Marsh, this large Regency hall bench/window seat is one of the best examples of English furniture of this period.

This good scale bold bench with flowing bolster ends, turned roundels , finishing on fine turned reeded tapering legs. The wonderful quality Cuban mahogany has a great figure and caramel to honey colours, the seat and bolster flow into each other with the grain running in the same direction, showing off Gillows of Lancaster’s first class cabinet making skills.

The Gillows name is associated with the upmost respect ability and value for money.

Physical Dimensions
Height
47cm (18.50")
Width
115cm (45.28")
Depth
38cm (14.96")
Declaration

Spencer Robertson Antiques has dated this Regency Mahogany Hall Bench to the 19th Century.

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SA881936
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Description
Attributed to Gillows of Lancaster, in the manner of Tatham & Marsh, this large Regency hall bench/window seat is one of the best examples of English furniture of this period.
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This good scale bold bench with flowing bolster ends, turned roundels , finishing on fine turned reeded tapering legs.
Spencer Robertson Antiques

The wonderful quality Cuban mahogany has a great figure and caramel to honey colours, the seat and bolster flow into each other with the grain running in the same direction, showing off Gillows of Lancaster’s first class cabinet making skills.

The Gillows name is associated with the upmost respect ability and value for money.

Height
47cm (18.50")
Width
115cm (45.28")
Depth
38cm (14.96")
Date of Manufacture

Spencer Robertson Antiques has dated this Regency Mahogany Hall Bench to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA881936
Dealers Internal Ref
16
Spencer Robertson Antiques
Spencer Robertson Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2022
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A Regency mahogany hall bench featuring scrolled end handles, a recessed timber seat panel, and four reeded turned legs.
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Archive I A Regency mahogany hall bench featuring scrolled end handles, a recessed timber seat panel, and four reeded turned legs.

Gillows Regency Mahogany Hall Bench

Archive II A Regency mahogany hall bench featuring scrolled end handles, a recessed timber seat panel, and four reeded turned legs. View II
Archive III A Regency mahogany hall bench featuring scrolled end handles, a recessed timber seat panel, and four reeded turned legs. View III
Archive IV A Regency mahogany hall bench featuring scrolled end handles, a recessed timber seat panel, and four reeded turned legs. View IV
Archive V A Regency mahogany hall bench featuring scrolled end handles, a recessed timber seat panel, and four reeded turned legs. View V
Archive VI A Regency mahogany hall bench featuring scrolled end handles, a recessed timber seat panel, and four reeded turned legs. View VI
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Spencer Robertson Antiques

Spencer Robertson Antiques
Telephone 07860 245923
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5 Sherborne Business Centre
East Mill Lane
Sherborne
Dorset
DT9 3DP
United Kingdom
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Verified Since Mar 2022
Items For Sale 45
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A Regency mahogany hall bench featuring scrolled end handles, a recessed timber seat panel, and four reeded turned legs.
Gillows Regency Mahogany Hall Bench
Ref: SA881936
A Regency mahogany hall bench featuring scrolled end handles, a recessed timber seat panel, and four reeded turned legs.
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  • ObjectBenches
  • Period19th century
  • StyleRegency
  • MaterialMahogany
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsScrolled ends, Reeded legs, Turned legs, Panelled seat
  • SizeH 47 cm (19 in) x W 115 cm (45 in) x D 38 cm (15 in)

This 19th-century Regency hall bench is attributed to Gillows of Lancaster and executed in the manner of Tatham & Marsh. Made from Cuban mahogany, the piece displays a warm brown colour with caramel and honey tones, showing a figured timber grain across the seat panel and scrolling bolster ends. The structure incorporates turned roundels, fine turned reeded tapering legs, and a recessed panelled seat. The bench stands 47 cm high, 115 cm wide, and 38 cm deep. Designed for placement beside the front door or in a hallway, the furniture piece provides a traditional seat for domestic use. The construction joins the seat and bolster ends continuously along the wood grain, supported by four vertical turned and reeded legs. The surface features visible timber figure and moulded borders framing the top panel, completing the grand Regency style.

FAQs

Regency hall benches typically feature Classical Greek and Roman architectural influences, such as scrolled end handles, reeded turned legs, and solid mahogany frames designed for grand entrance halls.

Craftsmen primarily utilised dense Cuban or West Indian mahogany, employing traditional mortise and tenon joinery alongside hand-carved details such as fluting and scroll motifs.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-cut joint construction, original turned legs with hand-carved reeding, natural timber shrinkage along frame joints, and an aged surface patina.

Position the bench in an entryway, hallway, or at the foot of a bed to create a clear visual anchor, pairing structured timber details against neutral architectural backgrounds.

Dust regularly with a dry lint-free cloth and apply high-quality beeswax polish periodically, avoiding placement near direct heat sources, damp areas, or bright sunlight.
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