Gillow & Company were an English furniture company, founded by Robert Gillow (1704-72) in Lancaster about 1727. Robert's younger son, also named Robert, (1745-1795) established a branch of the business in Oxford Street, London around 1769. In 1813 the firm was taken over by a partnership of Redmayne, Whiteside and Ferguson but continued to trade under the Gillow name.

During the nineteenth century, Gillows became the leading manufacturers of furniture for the rising middle and upper class market due to the quality of the materials used and craftsmanship in manufacture. For major clients it was supplying complete interior decorating schemes including metalwork, stained glass, wallpapers and the whole range of upholstery and soft furnishings as well as furniture

The company encountered financial difficulties towards the end of the 19th century and this led to a loose association with Waring of Liverpool from 1897. In 1903, Waring took over more...

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A fine Regency period small amboyna table, in the Gillows style,…

A fine Regency period small amboyna table, in the Gillows style, and probably one of a nest. Having a walnut veneer top. 69 x 59 x 40 cm

Gillow & Co. style 'Imperial' model English mahogany banquet…

Gillow & Co. style 'Imperial' model English mahogany banquet dining table, with ten legs and six extension leaves, 20th century, 73 cm high, 134 cm long (extends to 498 cm), 142 cm deep

A figured walnut and gilt-bronze mounted writing desk, stamped…

Antique Gillow Writing Desk: English-French Fusion, c. 1865

A figured walnut and gilt-bronze mounted writing desk, stamped makers mark of Gillow, English in the French manner circa 1865 112 cm wide 72 cm deep, 102 cm high

Mahogany and parcel-gilt kidney library table / desk, by…

Gillows Mahogany Kidney Library Table - 1795

Mahogany and parcel-gilt kidney library table / desk, by Gillows of Lancaster, c. 1795, the kidney shape top above a single frieze drawer, with two carved supports ending in lion paw feet, on brass castors, height 73.5 cm width 109 cm depth 51 cm.…

George III mahogany armchair, by Gillows of Lancaster, c. 1799,…

Gillows Mahogany Armchair, c. 1799

George III mahogany armchair, by Gillows of Lancaster, c. 1799, with shaped pierced splat and drop seat with yellow upholstery, on square legs joined by 'H' stretcher, height 94 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney, reference: Cf. For comparison…

George III mahogany Gainsborough armchair, by Gillows of…

Gillows Mahogany Armchair, c. 1765

George III mahogany Gainsborough armchair, by Gillows of Lancaster, c. 1765, the serpentine rectangular padded back, above two shaped padded arms, with brocade upholstery, on square legs joined by 'H' stretcher, height 100 cm. Provenance: Private…

1935 Gillows (attributed) fine English rosewood side chair,…

English Rosewood Side Chair by Gillows, 1835

1935 Gillows (attributed) fine English rosewood side chair, circa 1835

A George IV mahogany teapoy attributed to Gillows, 1820s, the…

Gillows Mahogany Teapoy, George IV, 1820s

A George IV mahogany teapoy attributed to Gillows, 1820s, the sarcophagus-form upper part with a hinged top enclosing a fitted interior with two tea cannisters and apertures for mixing bowls, raised on a turned and reeded pedestal on a concave-sided…

An impressive Victorian burr walnut Gillows style bookcase,…

Victorian Burr Walnut Bookcase with Carved Frieze

An impressive Victorian burr walnut Gillows style bookcase, 19th century, the extended breakfront cornice with a carved frieze of holly branches, a single glazed door flanked by fluted Corinthian pilasters above an extended section with edge mouldings and…

A pair of English maple and brass curved display cabinets, late…

English Maple & Brass Display Cabinets, Late 19th Century

A pair of English maple and brass curved display cabinets, late 19th century, the elegant pair of display cabinets in the style of Gillows, satin maple strung with ebony, with a pierced brass gallery to the top, a single glazed door to the front flanked…

Gillows & Co. manufacturers Lancaster fine antique walnut…

Gillows Antique Walnut Hallstand with Brass Hooks and Mirror

Gillows & Co. manufacturers Lancaster fine antique walnut hallstand with brass and horn hooks and bevelled mirror, late 19th century, stamped with design number 'L7931' underneath front rail and 'Gillow & Co. Lancaster' on each side rail. Originally a…

A George IV mahogany 'chamber table ', the design attributed to…

Gillows Mahogany Chamber Table with Posting Flap

A George IV mahogany 'chamber table ', the design attributed to Gillows, the rounded rectangular top with hinged 'posting flap' above a frieze drawer with knulled mouldings on turned and reeded legs with brass castors, height 72 cm, width 48.5 cm, depth…

Georgian mahogany ladderback armchair, 19th century, the…

Georgian Mahogany Ladderback Armchair with Needlework Seat

Georgian mahogany ladderback armchair, 19th century, the serpentine top rail carved acanthus leaves above curved and pierced arms, the seat with needlework in the manner of Gillows, raised on reeded square section legs joined by stretchers, height 102 cm…

A fine Regency reeded six-leg mahogany sideboard of Gillows…

Regency Mahogany Sideboard by Gillows, 1810

A fine Regency reeded six-leg mahogany sideboard of Gillows quality, English circa 1810, 185 cm, wide,95 cm, high,75 cm, deep

Gillows, superb English George III D-end banquet table, Cuban…

Gillows George III Cuban Mahogany Banquet Table

Gillows, superb English George III D-end banquet table, Cuban mahogany with four extension leaves, recessed aprons to the ends, supported on eight finely turned and tapered, reeded legs each terminating in original brass castors, circa 1820, 72.5 cm high,…

Gillows, Georgian mahogany extension dining table with…

Georgian Mahogany Extension Dining Table by Gillows

Gillows, Georgian mahogany extension dining table with fold-over top and concertina undercarriage, eight turned and tapered gun barrel legs with original brass castors, accompanied by mahogany extension leaf holder and four extension leaves, circa 1810,…

A set of seven George III carved mahogany dining chairs by…

Gillows Mahogany Dining Chairs with Prince of Wales Feather Splat

A set of seven George III carved mahogany dining chairs by Gillows, circa 1790, with a finely carved Prince of Wales feather back splat, upholstered in yellow silk

Regency pollard oak library desk, attributed to Gillows, with 5…

Gillows Oak Library Desk with Leather Top

Regency pollard oak library desk, attributed to Gillows, with 5 drawers and matching faux drawer fronts all round, the top with black leather insert writing surface, above cross banded edges, supported by reeded legs and castors, 121 cm wide, 64 cm deep,…

A suite of George III dining chairs made by Gillows, circa 1790,…

Gillows' George III Dining Chairs with Prince of Wales Feather

A suite of George III dining chairs made by Gillows, circa 1790, with a finely carved Prince of Wales feather back splat, newly upholstered in yellow silk, comprising six chairs and a carver

Gillows antique English burr walnut davenport, handsomely…

Gillows Burr Walnut Davenport with Writing Slope and Drawers

Gillows antique English burr walnut davenport, handsomely fitted with pull-front writing slope, stationary drawer, ink and pen drawer and book rest slide. Original Bramah locks and keys with Gillows' signature melon feet with sunken casters. Stamped…

A set of four Victorian Gothic oak dining chairs, to a design…

Victorian Gothic Oak Dining Chairs by W.N. Pugin

A set of four Victorian Gothic oak dining chairs, to a design by a W N Pugin circa 1870 of house of Parliament form, and probably made by Holland and Sons or Gillows.

A Victorian Aesthetic cabinet by Gillow & Co., 1879, embossed…

Victorian Aesthetic Cabinet by Gillow & Co

A Victorian Aesthetic cabinet by Gillow & Co., 1879, embossed stamp of Gillow & Co, numbered 8150, the ebonised display cabinet with an arched mirrored back centred with a mask medallion, quarter circle open compartments to the sides, an open central…

Gillows of Lancaster George III mahogany secretaire linen press,…

Gillows Mahogany Secretaire Linen Press, c. 1770

Gillows of Lancaster George III mahogany secretaire linen press, c. 1770 the cornice with Gothic blind-fretting, above a pair of panelled doors finely carved with acanthus leaves, over a secretaire drawer, two short drawers and two long drawers, raised on…

A Regency rosewood library table, rectangular top with rounded…

Regency Rosewood Library Table with Concealed Drawers

A Regency rosewood library table, rectangular top with rounded corners, moulded edge and apron, two concealed shallow drawers to one side, raised on two substantial turned legs, the supports raised on conforming turned bun feet with inset original brass…

An impressive Victorian walnut display vitrine, three glazed…

Victorian Walnut Display Vitrine with Marble Tops

An impressive Victorian walnut display vitrine, three glazed doors, marble tops to each side, carved corbels, raised on carved feet, this deep vitrine would be suitable for wine storage. (Attributed to Gillows of London). 180 x 50 x 162 cm.

A late George III mahogany Pembroke table, in the manner of…

Gillows-style Mahogany Pembroke Table with Fitted Drawers

A late George III mahogany Pembroke table, in the manner of Gillows, the twin flap top above two fitted frieze drawers on turned and reeded tapering supports with brass castors, height 70 cm, width 103 cm (extended), depth 49 cm

A fine set of 6 George IV period padouk dining chairs in the…

George IV Padouk Dining Chairs, c. 1830

A fine set of 6 George IV period padouk dining chairs in the manner of Gillows having upholstered drop in seats all 4 legs being shaped and with two rosettes to their fronts British, c. 1830

A William IV rosewood teapoy signed 'John Barrow Nov. 13th…

William IV Rosewood Teapoy, Signed by John Barrow (1841)

A William IV rosewood teapoy signed 'John Barrow Nov. 13th 1841', possibly for Gillows of Lancaster. Sarcophagus form raised on a turned tulip column issuing from a gadrooned ring from a quatrefoil base raised on conforming gadrooned bun feet concealing…

Attributed to Gillows of Lancaster, George IV mahogany tilt-top…

Gillows Mahogany Tilt-Top Side Table, c. 1820

Attributed to Gillows of Lancaster, George IV mahogany tilt-top side table, c. 1820, the rectangular tilt-top above a turned column and splayed reeded legs, on bun feet, height 70 cm width 59 cm depth 54 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney

Gillows of Lancaster, William IV rosewood pole screen, c. 1835,…

William IV Rosewood Pole Screen by Gillows of Lancaster

Gillows of Lancaster, William IV rosewood pole screen, c. 1835, with a gilt-brass upright pole, over a turned tripod base carved with acanthus leaves, on cabriole legs, with later embroidered panel, height 128 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney

Gillows of Lancaster, George III mahogany Ladder-back armchair,…

George III Mahogany Armchair by Gillows of Lancaster

Gillows of Lancaster, George III mahogany Ladder-back armchair, c. 1775, the cross rails with pierced interlacing centres, shaped out-swept arms, above a drop seat with floral upholstery, raised on reeded square section legs joined by stretchers, height…

Gillows of Lancaster, early Victorian rosewood jardiniere, c.…

Early Victorian Rosewood Jardiniere by Gillows of Lancaster

Gillows of Lancaster, early Victorian rosewood jardiniere, c. 1840, the rectangular top concealing a plant tole liner, above three turned and carved supports, over a tripod base with faceted cabriole legs terminating in hoof feet, height 61 cm width 73 cm…

Regency mahogany and cane library bergere, c. 1815, in the…

Regency Library Bergere with Cane and Leather Cushions

Regency mahogany and cane library bergere, c. 1815, in the manner of Gillows, the rectangular reeded back and padded arms above turned vase-shaped supports, on reeded turned tapering legs with brass capped castors, brown leather cushions, height 98 cm.…

Gillows of Lancaster, birch satinwood, ebony and Purpleheart,…

Gillows Pembroke Table with Purpleheart Inlay, c. 1845

Gillows of Lancaster, birch satinwood, ebony and Purpleheart, Pembroke table, c. 1845, top and sides with purpleheart string inlay, the rectangular top with two drop leaves with rounded edges, above a drawer and a faux drawer with ebony knobs, raised on…

An exceptional suite of eight George IV mahogany dining chairs…

George IV Mahogany Dining Chairs with Roll Arm Carvers

An exceptional suite of eight George IV mahogany dining chairs including roll arm carvers in the manner of Gillows, circa 1830, unmarked, with fan shaped gadroons and acanthus scrolls to the rails, an arching mid rail of reeded design centred with a…

An ebonised and gilt Aesthetic movement standing corner cabinet…

Gothic-inspired corner cabinet by Bruce J. Talbert

An ebonised and gilt Aesthetic movement standing corner cabinet attributed to Bruce J. Talbert, 1873, made by Gillow & Co, having a spindle cornice and knob finials above a pair of panelled doors painted in gilt with personifications of Plenty and peace…

Attributed to Gillows of Lancaster, mahogany card table, 19th…

Gillows Mahogany Card Table with Leather Top

Attributed to Gillows of Lancaster, mahogany card table, 19th century, the rectangular top with rounded corners, opens to reveal a red tooled leather surface, on four turned and fluted legs, stamped 'Gillow', height 74 cm, width 42.5 cm, depth 85 cm.…

Regency mahogany bow & break front sideboard with ebony details…

Regency Mahogany Sideboard with Ebony and Gilt Details

Regency mahogany bow & break front sideboard with ebony details and gilt brass lion mask handles, supported by ring turned legs, attributed to Gillows, 184 cm wide, 69 cm deep, 92 cm high

Attributed to Gillows of Lancaster early Victorian mahogany…

Gillows Victorian Mahogany Piano Stool with Needlepoint Upholstery

Attributed to Gillows of Lancaster early Victorian mahogany piano stool, c. 1840 the circular swivel seat with original needlepoint upholstery, above a gadrooned baluster, standing on a triform base with melon feet

Attributed to Gillows of Lancaster William IV mahogany pie…

Gillows Mahogany Pie Crust Side Table, 1835

Attributed to Gillows of Lancaster William IV mahogany pie crust side table, c. 1835 the circular tilt-top with pie crust border, raised on an unusual base with four down-swept legs

Regency Cuban mahogany extension dining table c. 1825 in the…

Regency Mahogany Dining Table with Extension

Regency Cuban mahogany extension dining table c. 1825 in the manner of Gillows of Lancaster, the rectangular top with two D-ends, central drop leaf section and three additional leaves, on tapering turned and reeded legs with brass caps and castors

An English mahogany bureau plat, in the Louis XV style, stamped…

Gillows Mahogany Bureau Plat with Gilt Bronze Mounts

An English mahogany bureau plat, in the Louis XV style, stamped Gillows, late 19th early 20th century, of shaped serpentine form, applied with gilt bronze mounts, the top inset with dark green leather writing surface above three frieze drawers with…

A Gillows mahogany twin pedestal sideboard, circa 1860, marked…

Gillow Mahogany Twin Pedestal Sideboard, 1860

A Gillows mahogany twin pedestal sideboard, circa 1860, marked 'Gillow' on the top edge of the central drawer, 115 cm high, 198 cm wide, 66 cm deep

Magnificent William IV rosewood specimen marble games table, c.…

William IV Rosewood Specimen Marble Games Table, c.1830

Magnificent William IV rosewood specimen marble games table, c.1830, attributed to Gillows, with a rectangular top, with inlaid specimen marble games table, surrounded by a carved gadrooned border, on carved and turned supports, united by a stretcher, on…

Regency Gillows type mahogany chest of drawers with reeded…

Regency Mahogany Chest of Drawers with Bramah Locks

Regency Gillows type mahogany chest of drawers with reeded columns lions head brass handles and Bramah Locks circa 1820, height 107, width 116, depth 54 cm

An impressive Victorian centre table, attributed to Gillows,…

Victorian Gillows Centre Table with Foliate Carvings

An impressive Victorian centre table, attributed to Gillows, the serpentine pie crust top raised above two pedestal bases terminating in splayed legs on castors united with a stretcher base. The whole heavily carved with a foliate motif, 75 cm high, 141…

Regency mahogany and ebony strung bowfront chest with tapered…

Regency Bowfront Chest with Ebony Inlay and Fluted Pilasters

Regency mahogany and ebony strung bowfront chest with tapered fluted pilasters in the manner of Gillows, circa 1820, 106.5 cm high, 117 cm long, 61 cm deep

Regency period mahogany bowfront chest of drawers with tapered…

Regency Mahogany Bowfront Chest of Drawers

Regency period mahogany bowfront chest of drawers with tapered fluted pilasters in the manner of Gillows, circa 1820, with key, 99.5 cm high, 62 cm deep, 113 cm long

George IV mahogany hall chair, c. 1820, in the manner of…

George IV Mahogany Hall Chair, c. 1820, Gillows Style

George IV mahogany hall chair, c. 1820, in the manner of Gillows of Lancaster, back carved with a scallop shell and C-scrolls, on sabre legs, height 80 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney

A George IV mahogany Gillows desk, with retailer's stamp for…

Georgian Mahogany Desk by Gillows & Edward & Roberts

A George IV mahogany Gillows desk, with retailer's stamp for Edward & Roberts c1825

William IV rosewood library table, in the manor of Gillows,…

William IV Rosewood Library Table

William IV rosewood library table, in the manor of Gillows, with a rounded retangular top with beaded edge, two drawers 7 two frieze drawers on turned standard end supports with casters, width 112 cm x depth 63 cm x height 74 cm

Gillows style mahogany desk/hall armchair, with full scroll…

Mahogany Armchair with Leather Seat and Elegant Design

Gillows style mahogany desk/hall armchair, with full scroll arms, reeded legs and black leather seat

Early Victorian mahogany chest of drawers, of Gillows type (not…

Victorian Mahogany Chest of Drawers with Reeded Columns

Early Victorian mahogany chest of drawers, of Gillows type (not stamped)with turned reeded side columns, 125.5 cm wide, 59 cm deep, 118.5 cm high

A burr yew ebonised and parcel gilt centre table by Gillow & Co.…

Gillow & Co. Burr Yew Centre Table

A burr yew ebonised and parcel gilt centre table by Gillow & Co., circa 1890, stamped 'Gillow & Co.' to the base, 72 cm high, 118 cm diameter

A William IV rosewood dwarf breakfront bookcase by Gillows of…

William IV Rosewood Breakfront Bookcase by Gillows

A William IV rosewood dwarf breakfront bookcase by Gillows of Lancaster, circa 1835, 99 cm high, 183 cm wide, 45 cm deep, Note: The above lot relates to a design for a 'commode' which appears in the Gillows Estimate Sketch Books for 1836 with cupboard…

A George III ebony sting inlay mahogany sewing table, circa…

Gillows Ebony Inlay Sewing Table, 1790

A George III ebony sting inlay mahogany sewing table, circa 1790, stamped 'Gillows' to the drawer, 82 cm high, 47 cm wide, 37 cm deep

An Aesthetic movement, Gillows & Co oak sideboard c.1890 - 1903,…

Gillows & Co Oak Sideboard, Aesthetic Movement

An Aesthetic movement, Gillows & Co oak sideboard c.1890 - 1903, having two single door side cupboards with three central drawers with shelves lower the top back section having single full length shelf with balustrade pediment stamped with 'Gillows & Co'…

George IV mahogany extension dining table, in the manner of…

Gillows-style Mahogany Extension Dining Table

George IV mahogany extension dining table, in the manner of Gillows, with rounded rectangular top containing 4 leaves supported by turned and reeded tapering legs and brass castors, 173 cm to 395 cm long, 142 cm deep, 72 cm high. Provenance: Sotheby's…

Set of four Gillows Aesthetic period library chairs (stamped to…

Gillows Aesthetic Library Chairs (Set of 4)

Set of four Gillows Aesthetic period library chairs (stamped to legs)

Fine & rare antique English inlaid mahogany sideboard, circa…

Antique Inlaid Mahogany Sideboard, Stamped T Wilson 68 London

Fine & rare antique English inlaid mahogany sideboard, circa 1820's stamped T Wilson 68 great Queen Street London. Note - Thomas Wilson is recorded as a furniture broker and appraiser at 68 Great Queen Street between 1821-29, and is probably the same…

A Regency mahogany bergere with fine carving and superb…

Regency Bergere Chair with Gillows Style Carving and Upholstery

A Regency mahogany bergere with fine carving and superb upholstery. This chair is in the manner of Gillows

A Victoria burr walnut folio cabinet by Gillows the folio…

Gillows Burr Walnut Folio Cabinet with Double Easel Action

A Victoria burr walnut folio cabinet by Gillows the folio holder with double easel action and sliding mechanism above a pair of plain glazed doors enclosing shelves, raised on a plinth base stamped to the top of the right hand door: Gillow. Width 135 cm,…

Fine & rare antique English inlaid mahogany sideboard, circa…

Antique Inlaid Mahogany Sideboard, Stamped T. Wilson 1820s

Fine & rare antique English inlaid mahogany sideboard, circa 1820's stamped T. Wilson 68 Great Queen Street, London. Approx 140 cm high, 188 cm wide, 78 cm deep. Note: Thomas Wilson is recorded as a furniture broker and appraiser at 68 Great Queen Street…

A Regency satin wood and calamander sofa table, attributed to…

Regency Satinwood & Calamander Sofa Table, Attributed to Gillows

A Regency satin wood and calamander sofa table, attributed to Gillows, English circa 1815, 71.5 high, 71 cm wide closed, 66 cm deep. Provenance: Christie's New York, important English furniture, 9 April 2003 lot 54. The supports and timbers used in this…

A fine William IV rosewood library table - partners desk,…

William IV Rosewood Library Table - Gillows Attributed

A fine William IV rosewood library table - partners desk, attributed to Gillows the rounded rectangular top with beaded edge, two drawers and two frieze drawers on turned standard end supports with castors 112 cm width, 63 cm depth, 74 cm high

A William IV carved mahogany shell backed hall chair in the…

Gillows-style Mahogany Hall Chair with Shell Back

A William IV carved mahogany shell backed hall chair in the manner of Gillows, the scallop-shelled and scrolling back with brass top handle, flared panelled solid seat, lobed and turned front legs

A George IV mahogany extension dining table with three…

Gillows-style Mahogany Dining Table with Graduated Leaves

A George IV mahogany extension dining table with three graduated leaves, in the manner of Gillows, circa 1830 the rectangular top with rounded corners and thumb nail edge above a plain frieze, raised on eight turned and reeded legs terminating in brass…