Specializing in Regency-style furniture reproduction, cabinetmaker William Tillman was one of the finest woodworkers in England, both in the restoration and recreation of heritage pieces. By the late 1950s, he had a team of 25 employed in his antique furniture restoration business. He later expanded his work into reproducing some of these pieces alongside his sales of antique furniture. In the 1970s, he opened a gallery for this work in central London’s prestigious St. James’s neighborhood.
Tillman became known for his expertly crafted reproductions of 18th- and early 19th-century English furniture styles such as Regency, Sheraton, Chippendale, Hepplewhite and Georgian, particularly pieces for the dining room and boardroom. Considered some of the highest quality reproductions, Tillman’s exceptional dining room sets and other mahogany furniture won three consecutive Showpiece of the Year awards, presented by the British Furniture Manufacturers. They remain collectors’ items prized among savvy furniture collectors.
After Tillman retired from the furniture business in the late 1990s, a major 1998 sale at Sotheby’s featured his collection and elegantly made reproductions.
On 1stDibs, find a collection of vintage William Tillman dining room tables, seating and storage case pieces.
Vintage Set 8 Shield Back Dining Chairs by William Tillman 20th Century
By William Tillman
Located in London, GB
This is fabulous Vintage set of eight dining chairs by William Tillman, circa 1980 in date. Purchased at great expense direct from the master cabinet maker William Tillman, Crouch ...
Mahogany
Vintage Set of Six Mahogany Dining Chairs by William Tillman 20th Century
By William Tillman
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful set of six Sheraton Revival shield back dining chairs, made by the Master Cabinet maker William Tillman, Circa 1980 in date. The set of six shield back chairs ha...
Fabric, Mahogany
$8,473 / set
H 31.11 in W 18.12 in D 17.72 in
Set of Six 20th Century Italian Chairs by Alessandro Becchi
By Alessandro Becchi
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Beautiful set of six 20th Century Italian dining chairs by Alessandro Becchi. Mid-Century in style. Upholstered with rattan. Circa 1970.
Rattan, Wood
20th Century Belgian Upholstered Dining Chairs, Set of 6
Located in High Point, NC
Elevate your dining experience with this exquisite set of six 20th Century Belgian Upholstered Dining Chairs. Each chair is a masterpiece of understated luxury, with a gracefully hig...
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century Dutch Bleached Oak Dining Chairs, Set of 4
Located in High Point, NC
Elevate your dining experience with this exquisite set of 20th Century Dutch bleached oak dining chairs. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, these chairs boast a timeless de...
Oak
$9,800 / set
H 36 in W 14.5 in D 14 in
20th Century Italian Set of Six Modernist Brass Dining Room Chairs by Chiavari
By Chiavari
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Art Deco Italian Modernist dining chairs made of hand crafted gilded brass, designed and produced in Chiavari in good condition. The legs of the small detailed side chairs are slightly splayed, connected with pairs of cross supports. Newly upholstered in a white velvet. Two chairs have a small stain. Wear consistent with age and use. Circa 1930, Italy. Seat: 18.25" H x 14" W x 13" D The Chiavarina was created in 1807, in Chiavari, near Genoa, by an Italian cabinetmaker. In 1855, about 600 workers were designing and making Chiavari chairs. After the success, the chair was praised by the King of Sardinia...
Metal, Brass
$4,650 / set
H 36.5 in W 22.75 in D 17.5 in
Late 20th Century Vintage Brown Jordan “Florentine”: Dining Chairs - Set of Six
By Brown Jordan
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning set of six vintage Coastal outdoor dining chairs. Made by the iconic Brown Jordan and tagged below. In great structural shape, but need to be repainted. Additional chairs ...
Aluminum
Set of Six 20th Century French Oak Alpine Dining Chairs
Located in High Point, NC
This set of six 20th Century French Oak Alpine Dining Chairs showcases the charm of traditional mountain craftsmanship with their sculpted backrests, heart-shaped cutouts, and time-w...
Oak
Set of 6 mid 20th century carved dining chairs
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Set of 6 mid 20th century carved dining chairs circa 1940. Good quality set of of Swedish made dining chairs comprising of 2 carver armchairs and 4 single chairs. Made in beech whi...
Fabric, Beech
Set of Eight 20th Century Gustavian Style Dining Chairs
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A very attractive set of eight early 20th Century Gustavian style dining chairs. Highly decorative with a later aged white paint finish the set comprises of two carver chairs and si...
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
$7,900 / set
H 34.25 in W 18.5 in D 18.5 in
Set of Six Mid-Century Swedish Dining Chairs in Pearwood, Circa 1950
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A set of six black, vintage Mid-Century modern Swedish dining room chairs made of hand crafted Pearwood, in good condition. The seat, back rest of the Scandinavian side chairs are up...
Metal, Brass
Brueton Set of Six Cantilevered Dining Chairs, 20th Century
By Brueton
Located in Hamburg, PA
Elevate your dining space with this stunning set of six vintage Brueton dining chairs, a testament to the brand’s iconic Postmodern design and innovative use of stainless steel. Craf...
Stainless Steel
$2,516Sale Price / set|30% Off
H 40.9 in W 18.5 in D 18.9 in
Early 20th Century French Wooden Dining Chairs, Set of Six
Located in High Point, NC
The unique design of this set of six dining chairs combines Provincial simplicity with the graphic tendencies of early Modernism. Hand-crafted in France in the early 20th century, pe...
Wood
$5,912Sale Price / set|35% Off
H 33.08 in W 15.36 in D 18.12 in
Set of Six Art Deco Green Dining Chairs, 20th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
This set of six of Art Deco chairs: two armchair and four chairs from the 1920s features green upholstery and solid wood frames. With their clean lines and brass nailhead trim, thes...
Leather, Walnut
Sold
H 37.01 in W 20.87 in D 20.08 in
Vintage Set 8 Shield Back Dining Chairs by William Tillman 20th Century
By William Tillman
Located in London, GB
This is fabulous Vintage set of eight dining chairs by William Tillman, Circa 1980 in date. Purchased at great expense from the master cabinet maker William Tillman, Crouch Lane, B...
Mahogany
Sold
H 37.21 in W 20.87 in D 19.89 in
Vintage Set 10 Shield Back Dining Chairs by William Tillman 20th C
By William Tillman
Located in London, GB
This is fabulous Vintage set of ten dining chairs by the master cabinet maker William Tillman, Circa 1980 in date. Purchased at great expense from the master cabinet maker William ...
Wood
Sold
H 37.41 in W 20.08 in D 23.23 in
Vintage Set 8 Shield Back Dining Chairs by William Tillman 20th C
By William Tillman
Located in London, GB
This is fabulous Vintage set of eight dining chairs by William Tillman, Circa 1980 in date. Purchased at great expense from the master cabinet maker William Tillman, Crouch Lane, B...
Mahogany
Sold
H 36.62 in W 21.26 in D 21.26 in
Vintage Set 6 Hepplewhite Shield Back Dining Chairs by William Tillman
By William Tillman
Located in London, GB
This is a fabulous Vintage set of six mahogany Hepplewhite shield back dining chairs by William Tillman, Circa 1980 in date. Purchased at great ex...
Mahogany
Sold
H 28.35 in W 66.93 in D 47.25 in
Vintage Oval Regency Revival Dining Table & 6 Chairs by William Tillman 20th
By William Tillman
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful Regency Revival flame mahogany and satinwood banded oval dining table together with a set of Hepplewhite dining chairs...
Mahogany, Satinwood
Sold
H 37.41 in W 23.23 in D 21.66 in
Vintage Set 12 Hepplewhite Shield Back Dining Chairs by William Tillman 1980s
By William Tillman
Located in London, GB
This is a fabulous Vintage set of twelve mahogany Hepplewhite shield back dining chairs by William Tillman, Circa 1980 in date. ...
Mahogany
Sold
H 33.47 in W 18.51 in D 20.08 in
Vintage Regency Revival Side Desk Chair by William Tillman 20th C
By William Tillman
Located in London, GB
This is a fabulous Vintage Regency revival side chair by William Tillman, Circa 1980 in date. Purchased at great expense from the master cabinet maker William Tillman, Crouch Lane,...
Fabric, Wood
Sold
H 33.47 in W 18.51 in D 20.08 in
Vintage Set 4 Regency Revival Dining Chairs by William Tillman 20th C
By William Tillman
Located in London, GB
This is a fabulous Vintage set of four Regency Revival dining chairs by William Tillman, Circa 1980 in date. Purchased at great expense from the master cabinet maker William Tillm...
Fabric, Wood
Sold
H 40.16 in W 23.23 in D 23.63 in
Vintage Set 6 Shield Back Dining Chairs by William Tillman 20th C
By William Tillman
Located in London, GB
This is fabulous Vintage set of six dining chairs by William Tillman, Circa 1980 in date. Purchased at great expense from the master cabinet maker William Tillman, Crouch Lane, Boro...
Fabric, Wood