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.
FULLY RESTORED WiLLIAM TILLMAN EXTENDING SOFA TABLE INC CHESSBOARD & BACKGAMMON
By William Tillman
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this fully restored, absolutely Exquisite, William Tillman Flamed Mahogany, Satinwood, Walnut & Leather ...
Leather, Hardwood, Walnut
Round Tilt-Top Games Table with Leather Top, mahogany Pedestal Base
By William Tillman
Located in Toronto, CA
Round leather top games table, by William Tillman. A very unique, English made, circa 1975, traditional English tilt top table with mahogany pockets for gaming pieces. The top is ma...
Leather, Hardwood
Parson's Style Backgammon Table
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Parson's style backgammon table newly produced and refinished in a medium walnut. The game board features hand inlaid mahogany and beech wood. Playing surface flips to reveal a solid...
Mahogany, Walnut
Rare Maison Jansen Backgammon Game Table & Chairs, Signed
By Maison Jansen, Alain Delon
Located in North Miami, FL
Alain Delon for Jansen Collection - Made in 1972. Made with brass, chrome and steel backgammon table and matching pair of armchairs with original leather/suede fabric. Smoked glass...
Brass, Copper, Nickel
19th Century English Regency Flip Top Chessboard Games Table
Located in Forney, TX
A fine quality, exquisitely handcrafted, antique English games / sewing table finished in Regency taste. Born during the third quarter of the 19th century, featuring stunning burl wa...
Leather, Satinwood, Walnut
French Walnut Louis XV Style Game Table with Red Leather Top
Located in Dallas, TX
A walnut Louis XV style game table from France with a red tooled leather top and four drawers and four pull out drink holders.
Leather, Walnut
Backgammon Table by Laura Gonzalez
Located in Paris, FR
The limited edition backgammon games table is made with exquisite, multicolor stone marquetry of green, cream and amber onyx. Supported by cylindrical plexiglas legs adorned with bra...
Onyx, Travertine, Marble
Suede Backgammon and Chess Table, 1990s USA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant game table with removal top. One side of the table is plain suede and the reverse side is a chess board in suede. Cover lifts off to reveal suede backgammon playing surface. ...
Glass, Suede, Wood
Nineteenth Century Game Table with Backgammon Interior
Located in New York, NY
This refined nineteenth century game table presents a beautifully understated exterior that opens to reveal a richly appointed gaming compartment. The table features clean tapered le...
Wood, Felt
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$9,800
H 28.5 in W 33.5 in D 16.25 in
English Queen Anne Cuban Mahogany Acanthus Foliage Games Table w/ Pad Feet, 1750
Located in Charleston, SC
English Queen Anne Cuban mahogany one board hinged games table with flanking carved outset corners, supporting rear gate leg, flanking carved acanthus foliage knees, and resting on t...
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Carved French Games Table with Leather Top
Located in San Francisco, CA
Early 20th century carved French games table with leather top, circa 1920 Beautiful games table with a leather top, four corner pull-outs and a single drawer on each side. Dimensio...
Leather, Wood
Parson's Style Backgammon Table
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Parson's style backgammon table newly produced in walnut and refinished in ebony. The game board features hand inlaid mahogany and beech wood. Playing surface flips to reveal a solid...
Mahogany, Walnut
Antique English Mahogany Game / Tea Table
Located in Woodbury, CT
Constructed of solid mahogany, this flip-top tea table features a unique scrolled knee and trifid foot. Beautifully grained and bearing a rich, warm patina, this table would serve we...
Mahogany
$25,000
H 29.5 in W 33 in D 16 in
English Queen Anne Mahogany Hinged Triple Top Inlaid Trumpet Game Table, C. 1730
Located in Charleston, SC
English Queen Anne mahogany hinged triple top game table with outset corners, interior inlaid satinwood and ebony backgammon playing surface, int...
Brass