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
$8,603 / 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
$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
$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
$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
$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
$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
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
$2,995 / set
H 41.7 in W 17.6 in D 16.4 in
Set of Six 20th Century French Provincial Oak Ladder-Back Dining Chairs
Located in High Point, NC
This Set of Six 20th Century French Provincial Oak Ladder-Back Dining Chairs reflects the honest craftsmanship and understated elegance characteristic of rural French design. Each ch...
Oak
Mid-20th Century Set of Six Dining Chairs by Osvaldo Borsani
By Osvaldo Borsani, Arredamenti Borsani
Located in New York, NY
Set of six dining chairs by Osvaldo Borsani for Atelier Borsani Varedo. This Fine set of Chairs features elegant lines and patinated brass details.
Brass
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
$6,600 / set
H 37.01 in W 16.74 in D 18.9 in
A Set of Six Art Deco Dining Chairs, Europe Early 20th century
Located in Utrecht, NL
This set was crafted during the early 20th century, a time when the Art Deco and Modernist movements were reshaping the design world. These dining chairs reflect a period rooted in t...
Fabric, Wood
$6,005 / set
H 33.47 in W 21.66 in D 15.75 in
Set of Six 20th Century Vintage Blue Chairs by Mieczyslaw Puchala, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Chairs designed by Mieczyslaw Puchala in a classic edition. Medium brown wood combined with a gray blue (color 2233) fabric gives it elegance and nobility. The chairs has undergone a...
Textile, Beech
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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
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