Waring & Gillow Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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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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Robert Gillows II 1790 Writing Library Hardwood Chest of Drawers Leather Slope
By Waring & Gillow, Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare circa 1790 Georgian writing Library chest of drawers with desk secretaire by Gillows of Lancaster and L...
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Finest Quality Waring & Gillow Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers Part of a Suite
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We are delighted to offer for sale this Antique Waring & Gillow Hand painted Chest of Drawers.
This chest of drawers is a stunning piece of furniture, with a rustic and unique design that makes it stand out in any room.
The chest has two spacious drawers at the top which are perfect for storing clothing, linens, or other items. These drawers have sleek handles that make them easy to open and close smoothly.
Below the drawers, there are two doors with elegant brass handles that open up to reveal a shelf inside. This provides even more storage space for your belongings, keeping them organized and easily accessible.
The highlight of this chest of drawers is the William Morris strawberry thief wallpaper that adorns both the drawers and doors. This beautiful print adds a touch of elegance and sophistication to the piece, making it a true statement item in any home.
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Stamped Waring & Gillow Ltd Walnut Chest of Drawers Sideboard, circa 1930s
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Stunning stamped Waring & Gillow Ltd with original brass handles.
This piece is one of a kind. We have lightly restored this by cleaning it, hand condition waxing and hand polishi...
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- What is Gillow furniture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Gillow 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.
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