Waring & Gillow Side Chairs

British

Historic furniture manufacturing company Waring & Gillow Ltd. was at the forefront of luxury English furnishings for the better part of a century. Having furnished era-defining ocean liners — including the RMS Lusitania and HMS Queen Mary — the company’s name was synonymous with prestige.

It began as an informal partnership between English furniture companies Gillows of Lancaster and Warings of Liverpool. Gillows had built a reputation in the 18th and early 19th centuries by providing high-end furniture to some of the country’s wealthiest families. In the 19th century, the Waring company had supplied furniture to major hotels and public buildings across Europe.

The two companies formally merged in 1903, becoming Waring & Gillow. With this combined expertise, the company flourished for decades. During the world wars, Waring & Gillow converted their factories to produce protective clothing, glider wings and ammunition chests, among many other products.

In 1953, retail conglomerate Great Universal Stores acquired the company and kept the Waring & Gillow name. In 1960, Great Universal Stores sold off a large share of the operation to the John Peters furniture retailer, while maintaining some of its manufacturing facilities.

In the 1980s, Waring & Gillow was merged with furniture company Maple and Co. and rebranded as Maple, Waring and Gillow. The spirit of the original Waring & Gillow companies still resonated in the sophisticated designs and quality manufacturing.

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Creator: Waring & Gillow

Fine Pair Chinoiserie Decorated Side Chairs Circa 1900

$1,373 / set

Fine Pair Chinoiserie Decorated Side Chairs Circa 1900

By Waring & Gillow

Located in Dereham, GB

Fine Pair Chinoiserie Decorated Side Chairs Cream in Colour, Queen Anne Style Decorated With Flowers & Foliage Seats Recently re upholstered & coveredWith Cream Ottoman pattern Mate...

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Early 1900s British Chinoiserie Antique Waring & Gillow Side Chairs

Materials

Lacquer

Pair of Finest Quality Waring & Gillows Side Bedroom Chairs Part of Large Suite

$2,402 / set

Pair of Finest Quality Waring & Gillows Side Bedroom Chairs Part of Large Suite

By Waring & Gillow

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this pair of finest quality Waring & Gillow Lancaster, Walnut inlaid side occasional or bedroom chairs which are part of a large suite. This piece is part of a bedroom set, I have in total a triple bank wardrobe...

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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Waring & Gillow Side Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Fine Quality Pair of French Louis XVI Carved Side Chairs, Circa 1940s

$1,560Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 38 in W 18 in D 18 in

Fine Quality Pair of French Louis XVI Carved Side Chairs, Circa 1940s

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This fine quality pair of French Louis XVI carved side chairs, circa 1940s, beautifully captures the neoclassical elegance and refined craftsmanship associated with the Louis XVI per...

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1940s French Louis XVI Vintage Waring & Gillow Side Chairs

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Walnut

Superb Quality Pair of Antique Victorian Mahogany Hall / Side Chairs

$1,901 / set

H 37.41 in W 14.57 in D 15.36 in

Superb Quality Pair of Antique Victorian Mahogany Hall / Side Chairs

Located in Suffolk, GB

A superb pair of antique Victorian mahogany hall / side chairs beautifully crafted with rich carved detail and elegant sweeping forms—an excellent example of mid-19th-century decorat...

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Waring & Gillow Side Chairs

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Mahogany

Antique Pair of Classical Paint-Decorated Fancy Side Chairs, Circa 1840

$2,910 / set

H 31.25 in W 17.75 in D 17.75 in

Antique Pair of Classical Paint-Decorated Fancy Side Chairs, Circa 1840

Located in Houston, TX

Pair of Baltimore, Maryland classical paint-decorated fancy side chairs. Made of poplar and probably maple, the tablet crest with an applied scroll above two turned posts centering a...

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Mid-19th Century American American Classical Antique Waring & Gillow Side Chairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

$English Inlaid Mahogany Needlepoint Armchair \ Bedroom Side Chair$

English Inlaid Mahogany Needlepoint Armchair \ Bedroom Side Chair

$336

H 34.65 in W 22.45 in D 18.9 in

English Inlaid Mahogany Needlepoint Armchair \ Bedroom Side Chair

Located in Leicester, GB

A beautiful English Mahogany Victorian chair with armrests and a unique floral tapestry seat. The chair has elegant, slim carved arms and legs and a spindle back which are inlaid wit...

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1890s British Victorian Antique Waring & Gillow Side Chairs

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Mahogany

Pair Of American Painted And Decorated Fancy Side Chairs, Branded "Warranted"

$1,475 / set

H 34 in W 15.75 in D 18.5 in

Pair Of American Painted And Decorated Fancy Side Chairs, Branded "Warranted"

Located in Germantown, MD

Pair Of American Painted And Decorated Yellow Ground Fancy Side Chairs, Each Branded 'Warranted'. Very sturdy.

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Early 20th Century American American Colonial Waring & Gillow Side Chairs

Materials

Hardwood, Paint

Pair of Antique Victorian Quality Carved Walnut Side Chairs

$1,578 / set

H 35.63 in W 17.72 in D 17.13 in

Pair of Antique Victorian Quality Carved Walnut Side Chairs

Located in Suffolk, GB

Pair of antique Victorian quality carved walnut side chairs having a quality carved walnut oval padded back, serpentine shaped seat standing on shaped cabriole legs with scroll feet ...

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Waring & Gillow Side Chairs

Materials

Walnut

American Post-War Rattan Side Chair

$900

H 39 in W 16.5 in D 26.5 in

American Post-War Rattan Side Chair

Located in Queens, NY

American Post-War Design natural rattan woven side chair with tapered designed high back and a black iron frame.

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20th Century American Art Deco Waring & Gillow Side Chairs

Materials

Iron

English Chinoiserie Chairs, Ex-Garvan Collection Yale University, circa 1835

$11,975

H 34.25 in W 18 in D 15.75 in

English Chinoiserie Chairs, Ex-Garvan Collection Yale University, circa 1835

Located in Kinderhook, NY

An exceptional and important set of four circa 1835 English William IV, or early Victorian period, side or breakfast chairs of Regency parcel-klismos form having black Japanned frames with allover gilt relief...

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Early 19th Century Chinoiserie Antique Waring & Gillow Side Chairs

Materials

Cane, Softwood, Paint

Fine Carved Pair French Louis XVI Style Cameo Back Side Chairs, Circa 1940

$1,480Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 35.5 in W 16 in D 18.25 in

Fine Carved Pair French Louis XVI Style Cameo Back Side Chairs, Circa 1940

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This fine carved pair of French Louis XVI style cameo back side chairs, circa 1940, showcases refined craftsmanship and timeless elegance. Each chair features a beautifully carved be...

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1940s French Louis XVI Vintage Waring & Gillow Side Chairs

Materials

Beech

George II Style Chinoiserie Decorated Ebonized Gilt Accent Side Chair

$1,600

H 44 in W 21.5 in D 21.5 in

George II Style Chinoiserie Decorated Ebonized Gilt Accent Side Chair

Located in Lambertville, NJ

George II Style Chinoiserie Japanned gilt decorated ebonized cane side or desk chair with removable down filled red velvet seat cushion. Beautifully curved cabriole legs with paw b...

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Late 19th Century George II Antique Waring & Gillow Side Chairs

Materials

Cane, Wood, Giltwood

Antique Pair of Quality Carved Oak Side/Hall Chairs

$1,489 / set

H 40.75 in W 17.72 in D 15.56 in

Antique Pair of Quality Carved Oak Side/Hall Chairs

Located in Suffolk, GB

A charming pair of late Victorian carved oak side chairs richly modelled with detailed foliate and fruit motifs. Each chair features a high decorative back with finely turned support...

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19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Waring & Gillow Side Chairs

Materials

Oak

Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Bedroom Chair with Stool in Ebonized Walnut

$2,742 / set

H 29.53 in W 19.69 in D 22.05 in

Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Bedroom Chair with Stool in Ebonized Walnut

Located in Vigonza, Padua

Early 20th century Art Nouveau bedroom chair with stool in ebonized hand-carved walnut restored and polished to wax. Original tapestry fabric in g...

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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Waring & Gillow Side Chairs

Materials

Walnut

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Waring & Gillow side chairs are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. Many of the original side chairs by Waring & Gillow were created in the Art Deco style in united kingdom during the early 20th century. Prices for Waring & Gillow side chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $2,269 and can go as high as $2,269, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $2,269.

Questions About Waring & Gillow Side Chairs

What is Gillow furniture?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Gillow furniture was made by the company Gillows of Lancaster and London, or simply Gillow & Co. This furniture-making brand was founded in the mid 1700s and continued with the founding family until 1814 when a buy-out happened. The name Gillow is still used because it had become synonymous with quality. Shop a collection of Gillow furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
How do I identify Gillows furniture?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
To identify Gillows furniture, look for the brand's mark. Most pieces feature one, but locations vary. Look under the tabletop, along the edges of the drawers and on the backs of legs and bases. Typically, the mark appears as a stamp, but the company's artisans sometimes drew it in pencil. Find a variety of expertly vetted Gillows furniture on 1stDibs.
Where was Gillows furniture made?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
Gillows furniture was made in Lancaster and London, UK. The company is best known for producing ornate wood tables, cabinets and desks. Furniture-maker Robert Gillow started the company around 1730. You can find a selection of Gillows furniture on 1stDibs.
How do I identify my Gillows furniture?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Gillows of Lancaster & London was an 18th-century furniture maker who created high-quality wood furniture designs. Many pieces may have a Gillows stamp along with a series of letters and numbers marked under tabletops, along the top edges of drawers or some other hidden spot. The materials used and craftsmanship will also help identify an authentic Gillows piece. When in doubt, work with a certified appraiser to determine the authenticity of your piece. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a variety of expertly vetted antique Gillows furniture.
What is cabbage ware?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
Cabbage ware is a type of dinnerware that looks like folded lettuce leaves. While porcelain goods that took on the form of lettuce and cabbage produced by Meissen were popular in pre-20th-century Europe, a Florida-born artist named Dodie Thayer later popularized these ceramics in the United States with a whimsical line of dishes, cups and serveware. On 1stDibs, find an assortment of lettuce ware.
What is lettuce ware?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Lettuce ware was a fun trend which started in the 1960s in Palm Beach, Florida. Created by Dodie Thayer, the dinnerware was crafted in realistic shapes of lettuce and cabbage using bright green colors. You can let the trend live on by shopping a selection of lettuce ware from some of the world’s top enthusiasts on 1stDibs.
How do I identify yellow ware?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
To identify yellow ware, take the piece to a licensed appraiser. Only about 5 percent of all yellow ware bears artist's markers and many convincing reproductions exist. An experienced appraiser has the knowledge necessary to determine if pottery is the real thing. You'll find a range of expertly vetted yellow ware on 1stDibs.
What is Japanese Bizen ware?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Japanese Bizen ware is a form of pottery that does not use glaze, creating pieces that are lackluster and have a rustic appearance. Bizen ware is made from a type of clay that is more difficult to spread enamel on than other types of clay. As a result, the method of production involves selecting specific soil to turn into clay and drying the pottery before firing it. Browse a range of Japanese Bizen ware on 1stDibs.
How do I identify Carlton Ware?
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1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
To identify Carlton Ware, familiarize yourself with the maker's markings by looking at images published on trusted online resources. During its long history, the pottery manufacturer used a variety of markings, including blue, brown and maroon ribbons and blue, black and gold crowns. Knowing what these markings look like can help you recognize them on your pottery. Moreover, some marks were reserved for specific Carlton Ware lines, such as the "Lustre" mark, found on items from the Walking Ware range. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can also help you identify your pottery. On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of Carlton Ware pottery.
Is Carlton Ware valuable?
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1stDibs ExpertFebruary 7, 2024
Yes, some Carlton Ware pieces are valuable. Certain lines produced by the British pottery factory are particularly popular among collectors and fetch high prices as a result. They include the Art Deco series of tableware inspired by King Tut's tomb and the Guinness Toucan from the 1950s. How much a particular piece of Carlton Ware is worth depends on its age, style, rarity and overall condition. Consult a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer for an estimated valuation. Explore a diverse assortment of Carlton Ware pottery on 1stDibs.
How do you identify Tunbridge ware?
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1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
To identify Tunbridge ware, first examine photographs shared on trusted online resources so you can become familiar with what these decorative furnishings and housewares look like. While there have been many styles, Tunbridge ware usually shows off decorative mosaics created by gluing together pieces of wood in thin layers. The result is very distinct, so you may be able to recognize it based on sight alone.

You can also search your piece for a maker's mark or label and then research the artisan or company that produced it to see if it is known for Tunbridge ware. One very well-known maker was Thomas Barton, who typically added a “T. Barton” label to his works. To get an expert opinion on your piece, have a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer inspect it.

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Where was Kensington Ware made?
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1stDibs ExpertJanuary 27, 2025
Kensington Ware was made in New Kensington, Pennsylvania. Hower, the maker of the line, Alcoa, stopped production of Kensington Ware in 1970. The company launched the line in 1934 in order to offer high-quality pieces crafted out of aluminum. Find an assortment of Kensington Ware tableware and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
When was Kensington Ware made?
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1stDibs ExpertJanuary 19, 2025
Kensington Ware was made during the 20th century. In 1934, Alcoa began producing tableware and decorative items out of aluminum under the Kensington Ware brand name. The company shuttered its New Kensington, Pennsylvania, plant and discontinued the line in 1970. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of Kensington Ware tableware and giftware.
What are yellow ware bowls?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Yellow ware bowls are bowls that are part of the yellow ware tradition, originating in England during the 18th century. Yellow ware gets its name from its striking yellow color which comes from the type of clay it uses. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of antique yellow ware from some of the world’s top sellers.
How do I clean Wedgwood jasper ware?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
To clean Wedgwood jasper ware, fill your sink with warm water and mild dish soap. Submerge the jasper ware and allow it to soak for a few minutes. Then, wipe it with a soft sponge, rinse with warm water and dry with a cloth. Find a large selection of Wedgwood jasper ware on 1stDibs.
Is Carlton Ware still made?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Yes, interestingly enough, Carlton Ware is in fact still made. Founded in 1890, the company closed its doors in 1992. In 1997, the brand was resurrected and continues to make items for the collector’s market. Find a collection of vintage and modern Carlton Ware pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
What was Carlton Ware Australian Design?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Carlton Ware Australian Design debuted in England in the 1930s and stayed in production until the 1960s. Today, the pottery house’s creations are beloved by collectors and other enthusiasts all over the globe. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique Carlton Ware from some of the world’s top sellers.

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