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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Waring and Gillow. A good quality little Arts and Crafts oak sidetable
By Waring & Gillow
Located in London, GB
Waring and Gillow. A good quality little Arts and Crafts oak sidetable of fine proportions with slender tapering legs.
Oak
Waring and Gillows A pair of Arts & Crafts oblong side tables with curved aprons
By Waring & Gillow
Located in London, GB
Waring and Gillow. A pair of Arts and Crafts side tables with oblong tops and curved aprons below stood on slender tapering legs un...
Oak
Arts & Crafts side table with oblong chequered inlaid top & curved aprons below.
By Waring & Gillow
Located in London, GB
Waring and Gillow. An Arts and Crafts side table with oblong chequered inlaid top and curved aprons below stood on slender tapering legs united by stretchers and a conforming lower s...
Oak
Waring & Gillow. A pair of oak Arts and Crafts Glasgow style side table
By Waring & Gillow
Located in London, GB
Waring and Gillow. A pair of Arts and Crafts side table with oblong top and curved aprons below stood on slender tapering legs united by stretchers and a conforming lower shelf. Pric...
Oak
Waring and Gillow Signed Paneled Top Draw-Leaf Table, Circa 1920
By Waring & Gillow
Located in High Point, NC
Wonderful paneled top draw-leaf table made from oak and labeled Waring & Gillow. This is a gorgeous table which has a three panel top, with two leaves stored underneath the top fo...
Oak
1930s WARING & GILLOW WALNUT ROUND SiDE TABLE QUEEN ANNE STYLE
By Waring & Gillow
Located in Pulborough, GB
Antiques of London This elegant vintage mahogany side table by Waring & Gillow (1952) Ltd showcases the timeless charm of Queen Anne styling. Crafted in their historic Lancaster ...
Walnut
Very Rare Stamped Waring & Gillow 1960 U.K.A.E.A UK Atomic Energy Authority Desk
By Waring & Gillow
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare original fully stamped Waring & Gillow 1960 light walnut U.K.A.E.A Uk Atomic Energy Authority double sided walnut desk This desk ...
Walnut
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Robert Gillows II 1790 Writing Library Hardwood Chest of Drawers Leather Slope
By Gillows of Lancaster & London, Waring & Gillow
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...
Leather, Hardwood
WARING & GILLOW PARIS THOMAS CHIPPENDALE TASTE LiBRARY DESK BROWN LEATHER TOP
By Waring & Gillow
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely exquisite Waring & Gillow Paris writing table with the original hand dyed brown leather top ...
Leather, Hardwood
Art Deco Centre Table By Waring & Gillow
By Waring & Gillow
Located in Petworth, GB
Art Deco centre table Constructed using silky oak for the sides and plinth. The table top, base and fascia are made from highly figured polla...
Oak
French Designer, Side Table, Walnut, France, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
Minor imperfections in tabletop surface, siding, and footer. Overall Dimensions (inches): 21.75in x 23.5in All items ship from High Point, North Carolina.
Walnut
English Liberty London Arts & Crafts Mahogany Side Table
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
English Arts & Crafts movement (late 19th/early 20th century) mahogany side table with original Liberty of London label underneath the top. Attributed to designer William Birch, ...
Mahogany
$3,295
H 28.5 in W 40.25 in D 40.25 in
Gustav Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Leather Top Center Table
By Gustav Stickley
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts center table or breakfast table By Gustav Stickley (signed with red decal) USA, Circa 1900 Solid ...
Leather, Oak
Antique Arts & Crafts Side Tables /Stools/ Stands
Located in Southampton, NJ
A very sweet matching pair of Antique Arts & Crafts occasional side tables of solid Oak construction suitable for a variety of functions. Hand made; early 1900's.
Oak
Gustav Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Tabouret Side Table
By Gustav Stickley
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful antique Mission oak Arts & Crafts side table or tabouret By Gustav Stickley (signed with red decal) USA, Circa 1905 Oak, in original ebonized finish. Measures: 14"W x...
Oak
Art Deco Walnut 3 Tier Table circa 1930s
By Waring & Gillow
Located in Dereham, GB
Art Deco Walnut 3 Tier Table circa 1930s Circular top with walnut quarter veneer, 58cm diameter both undertiers with walnut veneer, supported by 4 shap...
Walnut
Arts & Crafts Gustav Stickley Lamp / or Side Table
By Gustav Stickley, Charles Limbert
Located in Chicago, IL
Arts & Crafts Mission Gustav Stickley Lamp / or Side Table Model # 645 in the catalog. Original Label on underside. Appears to have been refinished. We...
Wood
1930s Queen Anne Mahogany Oval Side Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Graceful and balanced, this circa 1930s Queen Anne-style oval side table shows off cabriole legs and an X-stretcher base in rich mahogany. The proportions are spot on—elegant without...
Wood, Mahogany
English Arts & Crafts Hexagonal Oak Occasional Table
Located in San Francisco, CA
Of deeply patinated and well-figured oak, featuring a hexagonal top above a conforming base with cut-out openwork sides joined by bobbin turned stretchers
Oak
Victorian Arts and Crafts Oak Two-Tier Single Drawer Side Table
Located in Germantown, MD
A late 19th Century Victorian Oak Two-Tier Single Drawer Side Table. Measures 21" in width, 21" in depth and 30" in height. Lower clearance is 18".
Oak
Antique English Barley Twist Draw-Leaf Oak Table, Early 1900s
Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA
A distinctive draw-leaf dining table in the Edwardian-era English tradition, crafted from solid oak and showcasing iconic barley twist legs with a stretcher base. This piece blends t...
Oak
Pair of Queen Anne-style Side Tables by Baker Furniture
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Elegant pair of mid‑century Queen Anne–style tea or side tables by Baker Furniture. Each table features burled walnut banding on the top and drawer fronts, carved solid walnut legs w...
Brass
Art Deco Coffee Table by Waring & Gillow
By Waring & Gillow
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An Art Deco maple and lacewood coffee table by Waring & Gillow. Label to underneath. Dimensions: H 42cm W 150cm D 57.5cm Origin: English Date: Circa 1935 Item Number: 0506254 A...
Maple
Edwardian Mahogany 2 tier table Waring & Gillow
By Waring & Gillow
Located in Dereham, GB
Edwardian Mahogany 2 tier table Waring & Gillow In the Hepplewhite Manner. Mahogany top with upstand at back, Single drawer at front, Mahogany l...
Mahogany
Art Deco Walnut Desk by Waring and Gillows
By Waring & Gillow
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
Art Deco Walnut Desk This exceptional Art Deco walnut desk, a stunning centre piece that seamlessly combines functionality and elegance. Crafted by the renowned Waring and Gillow in...
Walnut
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H 29.93 in W 43.31 in D 20.87 in
Art Deco Walnut Dressing Table & Chair from Waring and Gillow, 1930s
By Waring & Gillow
Located in South Shields, GB
An impressive quality Art Deco burr walnut dressing table Made by Waring and Gillow, circa 1930s Standing on Queen Anne style legs Featuring five drawers with metal drop handle...
Wood, Walnut
Antique Inlaid Walnut Side Table by Waring and Gillow
By Waring & Gillow
Located in London, GB
A smart and extremely well made antique inlaid walnut side table by Waring and Gillow. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1890-1910 period. It is of extremely fine q...
Satinwood, Walnut
Antique Walnut Coffee Table by Waring and Gillow
By Waring & Gillow
Located in London, GB
A beautiful antique walnut coffee table by Waring and Gillow. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1930’s. The quality is su...
Walnut
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H 59.45 in W 44.49 in D 22.05 in
STUNNING WARING & GILLOW TRIPLE MIRROR BURR WALNUT DRESSING TABLE j1
By Waring & Gillow
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this Stunning Waring & Gillow Burr Walnut Dressing Table. This would exude luxury and sophistication in any bedroom setting. This exquisite piece of furniture would be meticulously crafted with attention to detail and feature the highest quality materials. The mirror has foxing, we did not replace the mirror as this is desirable for some people. However if the customer wishes us to replace the mirror, then we can do so for a small fee. The table is stamped with the maker's name and has a label on the side of one of the drawers. The dressing table showcases a beautiful burr walnut wood construction, known for its unique grain patterns and rich, golden-brown tones. The natural beauty of the burr walnut wood is accentuated by a polished finish, creating a lustrous and elegant appearance. The dresser top of the Waring & Gillow dressing table...
Walnut
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H 27.37 in W 43.12 in D 18.12 in
FINE ANTIQUE ART DECO WARING & GILLOW 1932 STAMPED BURR WALNUT DRESSiNG TABLE
By Waring & Gillow
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning original Art Deco Burr Walnut Waring & Gillow 1932 stamped dressing table Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it covers within the M25 only for the UK and local Europe only for international, if you would like an accurate quote please send me your postcode and I’ll provide you with the exact price This piece is very well made and decorative piece, designed and crafted by the geniuses that were Waring & Gillow, the drawer has the original plaque, the burr walnut timber patina is exquisite especially to the top Please note this table doesn't have a mirror as it was being used with a very large wall mounted piece of glass, not the traditional table mounted mirror...
Walnut
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H 29.53 in W 72.45 in D 42.13 in
Art Deco Ten Seater Satinwood Dining Table and Ten Chairs by Waring & Gillow
By Waring & Gillow
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An Art Deco ten seater dining suite by Waring & Gillows. Extendable dining table with two drop in leaves. Satinwood veneered on solid mahogany with figured walnut banding set over a ...
Leather, Satinwood
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H 63.39 in W 44.49 in D 20.48 in
Waring & Gillow 1932 Antiqued Hand Painted Beige Bronze Patterns Dressing Table
By Waring & Gillow
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this Waring & Gillow 1932 Antiqued Hand Painted Dressing Table. An antiqued hand-painted dressing tab...
Wood, Paint
Art Deco Yew Wood Side Table by Waring & Gillow Ltd, circa 1935
By Waring & Gillow
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An Art Deco side table by Waring & Gillow. Burr Yew veneered with macassar ebony banding. Open two tiered shelving. Waring and Gillow Ltd label to underneath. Dimensions: H 53.5c...
Macassar, Yew
Early 20th Century Carved Oak Side Table by Waring and Gillow
By Waring & Gillow
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Early 20th century carved oak side table by Waring and Gillow circa 1910. Very well made table by well known makers Waring and Gillow which could...
Oak