Antique Regency Mahogany Dining Table Eight Admiralty Chairs
Item History & Price
AboutA very rare opportunity to own an antique English Regency dining roomtable in the manner of Gillows, circa 1820 in date, with a set of eight vintageadmiralty back dining chairs. This amazing table has two original leaves, cansit eight people in comfort and has been handcrafted from solid flame mahoganywhich has a beautiful grain. The two leaves can be added or removed as requiredto suit the occasion. The table has four beautiful reeded tapering legs whichhave been masterfully hand...-carved and they terminate in brass castors whichmakes it easy to move when required. The set of eight vintage admiralty backchairs compliment the table perfectly and comprises six side chairs and a pairof armchairs. These chairs have been masterfully crafted in beautiful mahogany.They have carved back rails, drop-in seats with elegant hand dyed tan leatherupholstery and stand on stylish turned and reeded legs. Whatever the functionof this gorgeous set, it will make a profound impression on your dinner guestsand will receive the maximum amount of attention wherever it is placed.Condition: In excellent condition having been beautifully restored in ourworkshops, please see photos for confirmation. Dimensions in cm: Height 79 xwidth 253 x depth 128cm, when fully extended. Height 79 x width 128cm x depth 128, when closed. Flame mahogany, Thomas Sheraton 18th century furniture designer, once characterized mahogany as "best suited to furniture where strength isdemanded as well as a wood that works up easily, has a beautiful figure andpolishes so well that it is an ornament to any room in which it may beplaced." Matching his words to his work, Sheraton designed much mahoganyfurniture. The qualities that impressed Sheraton are particularly evident in adistinctive pattern of wood called "flame mahogany." The flame figurein the wood is revealed by slicing through the face of the branch at the pointwhere it joins another element of the tree. Gillow & Co.- Was originallyfounded in Lancaster in 1730. Gillow’s of Lancaster was a household name inVictorian Britain, and the firm exported furniture throughout the Empire. Keyto the company’s success was the dynamic father and son team at its core. TheLondon branch was opened in 1775. Among Gillow’s most successful pieces duringthis period were those made in the neoclassical style from original drawings byRobert Adam. In the period 1813-1820 the Gillow family gradually withdrew frompersonal involvement with the business. In 1897 Gillow & Co. merged with aLiverpool firm and they henceforth traded as Waring & Gillow. Details· Place of OriginEngland· Date of Manufacturecirca 1820· Period1820-1829· ConditionExcellent· Dimensions· 253cm x 128cm fully extended; 128cm x 128cm when closed· Seller Location
