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 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
Vintage Set 8 Shield Back Dining Chairs by William Tillman 20th Century
By William Tillman
Located in London, GB
This is a fabulous Vintage set of eight Regency Revival dining chairs by William Tillman, circa 1980 in date. Purchased at great expense direct from the master cabinet maker William...
Fabric, Mahogany
$8,492 / 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
$2,396Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 45.2 in W 21.5 in D 18.3 in
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
$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
$8,800 / set
H 31.25 in W 19.25 in D 20.5 in
Set of Six Early 20th Century French Empire Mahogany Gondola Dining Chairs
Located in Astoria, NY
A refined set of six French Empire-style dining chairs dating to the early 20th century and sourced from Provence, France. Hand-crafted in solid mahogany, the chairs display the clas...
Linen, Mahogany
$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
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 Ten Antique Shield Back Dining Chairs
Located in London, GB
A lovely set of ten antique shield back dining chairs in the Sheraton style. They were made in England, and date from around the 1950’s. The quality is superb, they have beautifully...
Cotton, Wood
Set of Ten Shield Back Leather Dining Chairs
Located in Greenwich, CT
Set of ten very fine quality mahogany and tooled morocco leather dining chairs having shield shaped backs with crisply carved rosettes and "lamb's tongue" borders, the leather with g...
Leather, Mahogany
$7,920 / set
H 36.5 in W 19 in D 22 in
Set of Six Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Cane Back Dining Chairs
Located in Astoria, NY
A charming set of six early 20th century French Louis XVI style dining chairs, sourced in Provence. Each chair is hand-crafted in solid hardwood with its original painted finish in a...
Jacquard, Cane, Hardwood, Paint
$4,395 / set
H 40.8 in W 17.7 in D 19.9 in
Set Of Six 20th Century French Oak Dining Chairs With Upholstered Seats
Located in High Point, NC
This set of six 20th century French oak dining chairs offers a refined provincial aesthetic with clean lines and thoughtful craftsmanship. Each chair features a ladder-back design ch...
Upholstery, Oak
Set of Six Mahogany Dining Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Biedermeier dining chairs in mahogany with turned and fluted legs. Set-in seat is fully cushioned and recently reupholstered in a damask fabric.
Mahogany
Set of Six 20th Century Andalusian High Back Chairs
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Fabulous set of six early 20th century polychrome high back chairs with strawed seats. Each features a prominently raised crest on the headrest, beautifully carved with a sunflower. The open ladder back features bow motifs. The uprights feature decorative carving and terminate in stylised acorn-shaped finials. The legs are also ornately carved and the front leg brace continues the bow motif. These chairs feature double-turned stretchers to the front and sides with a single-turned stretcher to the rear. With their wonderful colour and patination, this stunning set of Spanish chairs...
Wood
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H 37.01 in W 22.84 in D 22.64 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 direct from the master cabinet maker William Tillman, Crouch ...
Mahogany
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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