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 Ten Bar Back Dining Chairs by William Tillman 20th Century
By William Tillman
Located in London, GB
This is a superb quality Vintage set of ten Regency Revival bar-backed dining chairs, in the manner of Gillows, by the master cabinet maker William Tillman, circa 1975 in date. Pur...
Damask, Wood
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
Set of Eight Early 20th Century Spanish Dining Chairs
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A rare set of eight early 20th Century Spanish comfortable dining chairs. Oak frames with saddle quality hide. Deeply embossed with urns with foliate decorations. Circa 1910.
Brass
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 1930’s. The quality is superb, they have beautifully...
Cotton, Wood
Set of Ten 18th Century Mahogany Dining Chairs
Located in Houston, TX
Set of ten mahogany dining chairs including two carvers and 8 side chairs. Serpentine crest rail has a pierced splat above a slip sea...
Mahogany
$5,699 / set
H 29.93 in W 17.72 in D 15.75 in
Set of Ten 20th Century Light Crème Boucle Chairs, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Chairs designed by Prof. Rajmund Halas. Made of beechwood. Chair is after a complete upholstery renovation, the woodwork has been refreshed. Seat and back is dressed in crème, durabl...
Velvet, 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
$2,895Sale Price / set|41% Off
H 43 in W 26 in D 23.5 in
Set of Six Early 20th Century Queen Anne Style High Back Dining Chairs
Located in Cheshire, GB
Set of six early 20th century Queen Anne style high back dining chairs, having vase shaped back splat, drop-in seat and standing on cabriole supports united by turned rear stretcher,...
Wood
$5,699 / set
H 29.93 in W 17.72 in D 15.75 in
Set of Ten 20th Century Light Crème Boucle Chairs, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Chairs designed by Prof. Rajmund Halas. Made of beechwood. Chair is after a complete upholstery renovation; the woodwork has been refreshed. Seat and back is dressed in crème, durabl...
Velvet, Beech
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
$3,688 / set
H 41.34 in W 20.87 in D 19.69 in
Set of Six 20th Century French Louis XVI Style Painted High Back Dining Chairs
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Set of Six 20th Century French dining chairs in Louis XVI style. Painted chairs by renowned furniture maker Maurice Hirch. Stripped back to calico and ready to upholster in your own...
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Set of Eight 20th Century Gustavian Style Dining Chairs
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A beautiful set of eight 20th Century Gustavian style dining chairs. These attractive chairs have a later decorative aged painted finish and the drop in seats are covered in a lined...
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
$3,900
H 38 in W 24 in D 22 in
Great set of 6 19th century federal style shield back mahogany dining chairs
Located in Richmond, VA
Great set of 6 19th century federal style shield back mahogany dining chairs, recently reupholstered. Great quality carving througho...
Mahogany
$1,229Sale Price / set|35% Off
H 37.01 in W 18.9 in D 18.9 in
Set of Four Biedermeier Style Dining Chairs, 20th century
Located in Leimen, DE
Set of four Biedermeier Style Dining Chairs. Pretty backrest decor and very decorative fabric. In very good condition.
Maple
$3,600 / set
H 44 in W 19 in D 18 in
20th Century Set of Six Deco Dark Walnut Refinished Tall Back Dining Chairs
Located in Miami, FL
Set of fine original French modernist dining chairs. Tall backs with elegant cabriole front legs and tapered splay back legs. All six ch...
Upholstery, Walnut
Fine Set of Ten 20th Century Regency Style Dining Chairs
Located in Nottingham, GB
An impressive and beautifully crafted set of ten 20th-century Regency style dining chairs, comprising eight matching side chairs and two coordinating carver armchairs. Each chair fe...
Fabric, Mahogany
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
Sold
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 37.41 in W 20.87 in D 19.3 in
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
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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
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
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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
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
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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 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