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Gillows Stool

Original King George VI Coronation Stool 1937 Limed Oak By Waring & Gillow
By Waring & Gillow
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
King George VI Coronation stool made in limed oak by Waring & Gillow Please note the delivery fee
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Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Stools

Materials

Velvet, Oak

Pair of Hollywood Regency X-Frame Stools Gillows of Lancaster style
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Lovely pair of Hollywood Regency X-base stools in the style of Gillows of Lancaster.
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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Stools

Materials

Brass

Pair of Hollywood Regency X-Frame Stools Gillows of Lancaster style
Pair of Hollywood Regency X-Frame Stools Gillows of Lancaster style
$1,800 Sale Price
20% Off
H 18 in W 24 in D 14 in
Gillows Country House Stool
By Jonathan Sainsbury
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
A finely carved mahogany Gillows design library stool/ coffee table. Turned and stylised acanthus
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Antique 16th Century British Rococo Stools

Materials

Brass

Gillows Country House Stool
Gillows Country House Stool
$11,222
H 18.98 in W 56.11 in D 32.49 in
Antique Gillows legged bespoke stools
Located in Stroud, GB
Pair of coach-built traditionally upholstered stools covered in cream horsehair fabric standing on
Category

2010s Stools

Materials

Walnut

Antique Gillows legged bespoke stools
Antique Gillows legged bespoke stools
$12,625 / set
H 17 in W 48 in D 22.5 in
WIV Style Gillows Designed Leather Upholstered Stool
Located in London, GB
This gorgeous and very functional WIV styled Gillows designed leather stool features deep buttoned
Category

2010s British William IV Stools

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Regency Mahogany Stool
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Sherborne, GB
English Regency mahogany stool in the manner of Gillows of Lancaster circa 1820, fully upholstered
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Stools

Materials

Mahogany

Regency Mahogany Stool
Regency Mahogany Stool
$1,937
H 19 in W 25.5 in D 15.5 in
ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN WALNUT MUSIC DRESSING TABLE STOOL DECORATIVE BASE CURVED SEAT
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Victorian circa 1880 Piano stool in walnut with ornately carved sculpted seat A very good looking and well
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Antique 1880s English High Victorian Stools

Materials

Walnut

Pair Queen Anne Revival Walnut Foot Stools circa 1920s
By Waring & Gillow
Located in Dereham, GB
Pair Queen Anne Revival Walnut Foot Stools circa 1920s Deep buttoned leather seats. recently
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Early 20th Century British Queen Anne Footstools

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Pair Queen Anne Revival Walnut Foot Stools circa 1920s
Pair Queen Anne Revival Walnut Foot Stools circa 1920s
$1,923 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 20.48 in W 21.66 in D 17.33 in

Recent Sales

Regency Mahogany Campaign Stool Attributed to Gillow
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire
Unusual Regency mahogany campaign stool attributed to Gillow; the rectangular cane seat with a
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Stools

Materials

Leather, Cane, Mahogany

Gillows Interest a Good George IV X-Frame Stool, circa 1825-1830
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in New York, NY
A very attractive stool in a variation of the X-frame design developed in the early Regency period
Category

Antique 1820s English Regency Stools

Materials

Upholstery

Regency Mahogany Foot Stool
Located in Altrincham, Cheshire
Regency mahogany foot stool with Gillow style reeded legs Measures: 15" x 15" x 18".
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Antique 1820s English Regency Stools

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Regency Mahogany Foot Stool
Regency Mahogany Foot Stool
H 18 in W 15 in D 15 in
Rare Original King George vi Coronation Stool 1937 Limed Oak by Waring & Gillow
By Edward Barnsley, Waring & Gillow
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Coronation stool made in limed oak by Waring & Gillow Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide
Category

Vintage 1930s English Regency Stools

Materials

Velvet, Oak

Regency Mahogany Piano Stool in the Manner of Gillows, c.1815
Located in London, GB
A Regency Mahogany Piano Stool in the Manner of Gillows, c.1815 with turned and fluted tapering
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Antique 19th Century Regency Stools

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Antique Georgian Mahogany Stools
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in London, GB
A Pair of Georgian stools firmly attributed to Gillows of Lancaster. Constructed in a well
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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Stools

Materials

Mahogany

Regency Antique Simulated Rosewood Gilt Lined X Frame Stool
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
A beautifully drawn Regency simulated rosewood, decorated and gilt lined x-frame stool in the
Category

Antique 19th Century English Regency Stools

Materials

Beech

A Pair of Regency Mahogany and Caned ‘X’ Framed Stools
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in London, GB
saddle seats, supported by mahogany panels, on round feet. A Gillows design, published in 1827.
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Stools

Materials

Cane, Mahogany

Antique Regency music stool
Located in Castle Douglas, GB
boss. English, circa 1810-1825 Very much of a Gillows design and quality, this stool is presented in
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Antique Early 19th Century English Stools

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Regency music stool
Antique Regency music stool
H 18.12 in W 13 in D 13 in
Regency period mahogany adjustable music stool
Located in London, GB
An early 19th century Regency period mahogany ‘Gillows’ music stool, having circular threaded
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Stools

Materials

Mahogany

Gillows Vintage Dressing Table & Stool Ornate Claw & Ball Feet Part of Suite
By Waring & Gillow, Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely Gillows Walnut Dressing table and stool with
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20th Century English Chippendale Vanities

Materials

Mirror, Walnut

Henry Holmes Gillows Lancaster George III Armchair and Stool HH Stamped
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Very rare original HH stamped Henry Holmes armchair and stool Gillows Lancaster, circa 1820 A very
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Antique 1840s British Regency Chairs

Materials

Oak

Mahogany Dressing Table with Dressing Stool circa 1930s
By Waring & Gillow
Located in Dereham, GB
Mahogany Kneehole Dressing Table with Dressing Stool circa 1930s Fixed Triple Mirror with
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Early 20th Century British Queen Anne Vanities

Materials

Mahogany

French 19th Century Regency Mahogany and Leather Stool, Stamped 'Gillows'
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A Classic handsome stool made by Gillows Lancaster in the early 1800s. Gillows is the successful
Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Regency Benches

Queen Anne style Walnut Kneehole Dressing table with mirror & stool
By Waring & Gillow
Located in Dereham, GB
Queen Anne style Walnut Kneehole Dressing table with mirror & stool circa 1930s Figured Walnut top
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Vintage 1930s British Queen Anne Vanities

Materials

Walnut

Queen Anne Style Burr Walnut Dressing table with stool 1930s
By Waring & Gillow
Located in Dereham, GB
Queen Anne Style Burr Walnut Dressing table with stool circa 1930s Kidney shaped Burr walnut top
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Vintage 1930s British Queen Anne Vanities

Materials

Walnut

Queen Anne Style Burr Walnut Dressing Table with Stool circa 1930s
By Waring & Gillow
Located in Dereham, GB
Queen Anne Style Burr Walnut Dressing Table with Stool circa 1930s Shaped Front Burr walnut top
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Vintage 1930s British Queen Anne Vanities

Materials

Walnut

Walnut Queen Anne Style Kneehole Burr Walnut Dressing Table with Stool
By Waring & Gillow
Located in Dereham, GB
Walnut Queen Anne Style Kneehole Burr Walnut Dressing Table' With Walnut & Carved Dressing Stool
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Early 20th Century Queen Anne Bedroom Sets

Materials

Walnut

Fine Antique Gillows of Lancaster Height Adjustable Piano Stool Embroidered Seat
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
adjustable piano stool with hand embroidered seat attributed to Gillows of Lancaster A very good looking
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Stools

Materials

Hardwood

Gillow of Lancaster Aesthetic Movement Stool / Ottoman, Bruce James Talbert
By Gillows of Lancaster & London, Bruce James Talbert
Located in Lisse, NL
Stylish and sturdy Arts & Crafts stool. This solid nutwood with gilt lines on the front panel
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Aesthetic Movement Stools

Materials

Nutwood

Regency Campaign-Style X-Base Cane Stools in the Manner of Gillows of Lancaster-
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in North Fort Myers, FL
, in the manner of Gillows of Lancaster. These stools showcase turned stretchers, scrolled details, and
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Late 20th Century Unknown British Colonial Stools

Materials

Hardwood

Antique Regency Chinoiserie X-Frame Stool
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Richmond, London
A rare early 19th century Regency period X-frame stool, after a design by Thomas Hope, retaining
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Stools

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

English 19th Century Georgian Regency Mahogany Low Table or Stool
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Richmond, London
A fine quality Regency period mahogany stool or low table English, circa 1820 Wonderfully
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Stools

Materials

Mahogany

Regency Style X-Frame Stool
Located in Richmond, London
A finely drawn Regency style x-frame stool, of Gillows style and quality, possibly by Waring and
Category

Early 20th Century British Regency Stools

Materials

Wood

Regency Style X-Frame Stool
Regency Style X-Frame Stool
H 18 in W 20 in D 15 in
Walnut Queen Anne style dressing table with stool
By Waring & Gillow
Located in Dereham, GB
pair hinged side mirrors, Mirror glasses recently replaced, With: Kidney shaped Dressing Stool
Category

Vintage 1930s British Queen Anne Vanities

Materials

Walnut

William IV Gillows Stool in Mahogany
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Northwich, GB
Accredited to Gillows a mahogany stool, William IV circa 1830 on reeded splayed supports with a
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century British Regency Stools

Materials

Mahogany

William IV Gillows Stool in Mahogany
William IV Gillows Stool in Mahogany
H 22.05 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
William IV Gillows Stool in Mahogany
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Northwich, GB
Accredited to Gillows a mahogany stool, William IV circa 1830 on reeded splayed supports with a
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century British Regency Stools

Materials

Mahogany

William IV Gillows Stool in Mahogany
William IV Gillows Stool in Mahogany
H 22.05 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
William IV Gillows Mahogany Stool
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Northwich, GB
A very good quality original stool attributed to Gillows of Lancaster and London, complete with its
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Antique 1830s British William IV Stools

Materials

Mahogany

William IV Gillows Mahogany Stool
William IV Gillows Mahogany Stool
H 21.26 in W 14.57 in D 14.18 in
Pair of Gillows Design Mahogany X-Frame Stools
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in New York, NY
joined by ring turned baluster stretchers, on scroll feet. These Grecian style stools derive from a
Category

Antique 19th Century British Greek Revival Stools

Materials

Mahogany, Velvet

Pair of Gillows Design Mahogany X-Frame Stools
Pair of Gillows Design Mahogany X-Frame Stools
H 16.5 in W 19.25 in D 15.25 in
Pair of Leather Stools in the Manner of Gillows
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Northwich, GB
A pair of black leather stools, the legs are attributed to Gillows, the mahogany stools date to the
Category

Late 20th Century British Regency Stools

Materials

Mahogany

Regency Mahogany X-frame Stool Attributed To Gillows Of Lancaster
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Knutsford, GB
A fine Regency mahogany X-frame stool attributed to Gillows of Lancaster. The rectangular caned
Category

Antique 19th Century English Stools

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Fine Mahogany Regency Stools in the Manner of Gillows
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Kent, GB
This pair of quality stools are carved with reeded legs and fluted feet which are indicative of
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Antique 19th Century British Regency Stools

Materials

Mahogany

Georgian Mahogany Gillows Design Stool
Located in Newcastle Upon Tyne, GB
An early 19th century Georgian mahogany stool in the style of Gillows of Lancaster. The stool
Category

Antique 1810s English Stools

Materials

Mahogany

Georgian Mahogany Gillows Design Stool
Georgian Mahogany Gillows Design Stool
H 18.9 in W 16.5 in D 13.8 in
Pair of Georgian 'Gillows' Design Stools
Located in Newcastle Upon Tyne, GB
Pair of Georgian 'Gillows' design stools A pair of Georgian mahogany stools. The stools
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Antique 1810s British George III Stools

Materials

Mahogany

Regency Mahogany Dressing Table Stool
Located in Altrincham, Cheshire
Regency mahogany dressing table stool with Gillows style fluted leg Measures: 14" x 14" x 21" H.
Category

Antique 1820s English Regency Stools

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Vintage African Blue and Indigo Woven Textile Unique Custom Ottoman
By antique textiles galleries
Located in Oakland Park, FL
and creativity across a continent by J. Gillow Ideal for stools, as a coffee table, under a console
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Vintage 1970s African Tribal Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Textile, Foam, Wood, Cotton

X Framed Upholstered Stool Attributed to Gillows
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Northwich, GB
A Regency mahogany X framed stool attributed to Gillows of Lancaster and London, upholstered in a
Category

Antique Early 19th Century British Regency Stools

Materials

Mahogany

Regency Mahogany Piano Stool
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Fremantle, W.Australia
Regency mahogany piano stool with original hardwood adjusting screw. Attributed to Gillows of
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Stools

Materials

Mahogany

Regency Mahogany Piano Stool
Regency Mahogany Piano Stool
H 19.3 in Dm 13.39 in
Vintage African Blue and Indigo Woven Textile Unique Custom Ottoman
By antique textiles galleries
Located in Oakland Park, FL
and creativity across a continent by J. Gillow Ideal for stools, as a coffee table, under a console
Category

Vintage 1970s African Tribal Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Textile, Foam, Wood, Cotton

Pair of Vintage African Blue and Indigo Woven Textile Custom Square Ottomans
By antique textiles galleries
Located in Oakland Park, FL
Textiles, color and creativity across a continent by J. Gillow Ideal for stools, as a coffee table, under
Category

Vintage 1970s African Tribal Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Textile, Foam, Wood, Cotton

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Gillows Stool For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the gillows stool you’re looking for. A gillows stool — often made from wood, hardwood and mahogany — can elevate any home. Find 12 options for an antique or vintage gillows stool now, or shop our selection of 2 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a gillows stool — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A gillows stool is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Regency, Victorian and mid-century modern styles are sought with frequency. Gillows of Lancaster & London, Harrods and Jonathan Sainsbury each produced at least one beautiful gillows stool that is worth considering.

How Much is a Gillows Stool?

Prices for a gillows stool can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $598 and can go as high as $15,154, while the average can fetch as much as $3,251.

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