About GEORGE C. BIRLANT & CO. (Antiques)
Founded by George Birlant in 1922, Geo. C. Birlant & Co. (Antiques) is one of the southeast’s most gifted estate auctioneers. Early on, Birlant was asked to auction the estate of a silent film star out west. The items which did not sell were consigned to him and shipped back to Charleston. That became the nucleus for his first antique shop. In the late 1920s, George moved into a storefront at the opposite corner of King and Clifford. He soon purchased the illustrious four-story, 37,000 sq. ft. “Enston Building” at 187-191 King Street. In 1932 the inventory was moved in...Read More
Established in 19221stDibs seller since 2016
Featured Pieces
Superb Reprod. English figured Mahog. Chipp. Style leather top Partner's Desk
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
This one-off desk is proprietarily made by our own British cabinetmaking staff in the southern part of the UK. It is completely made from old/antique materials and the hand-carved c...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Chippendale Desks
Materials
Brass
Magnificent Antique English inlaid walnut Regency or Sheraton style Side Table
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
A lovely Antique English inlaid figured walnut side table with Sheraton style faux bamboo legs on original casters. The top of the table has a gorgeous styled marquetry inlaid satin...
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Antique 1850s Side Tables
Materials
Mahogany, Satinwood
Superb Old English Burr Walnut and Hand-Carved Georgian Style Drinks Cabinet
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
Extraordinary quality Old English bookmatched burr walnut and hand-carved Georgian style drinks cabinet
"Reproduced" from an original early 18th century George I cabinet. These dr...
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Mid-20th Century English Georgian Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Antique English Mahogany Upholstered Gainsborough Armchair in Chippendale Style
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
Fabulous Antique English Hand-carved Mahogany Upholstered Gainsborough Armchair in Chippendale Style
26 1/2" H (at knees)
Finely hand carved at the arms and on cabriole ball and cl...
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Chippendale Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
English Bench Made inlaid Mahogany Chippendale style Pedestal Partner's Desk
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
Quite possibly one of the finest English BENCH MADE (hand made on a cabinetmaker's "bench") reproduction Partner's Desks made today. This desk and others that we make are made to ou...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Chippendale Desks
Materials
Brass
English Bench Made Reprod. Burr Elm Hepplewhite Style Leather Top Writing Table
By George Hepplewhite
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
Superb Quality Antique Copy Reproduction English Bench Made Burr Elm Hepplewhite Style Leather Top Writing Table made with all old reclaimed timber, including superbvly figured burr elm. Free-standing (polished all sides).
25 3/4" In. kneehole height
Made by hand from old, reclaimed burr elm in the UK
Finest gilt and tooled leather! FREE STANDING-- polished back
DEPENDING ON WHERE THIS PIECE IS GOING, WE MAY BE ABLE TO QUOTE A LOWER SHIPPING PRICE VIA ONE OF OUR INDEPENDENT ANTIQUES COURIERS.
Category
2010s English Hepplewhite Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Elm
Antique English Tunbridge Inlaid Walnut Rare Triple fold Jewelry Box Lap Desk
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
Superb and Rare Antique English Tunbridge Inlaid Walnut rare triple folding Jewelry Box and Lap Desk
Please note extraordinary "Tunbridge" inlaid burr walnut exterior, mother of pea...
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Adam Style Desks
Materials
Satinwood, Velvet, Mother-of-Pearl, Walnut
Pair of Antique Chinese Xianfeng Period Enamel Sandstone Foo Dogs or Dragons
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
Pair of Superb Antique Chinese Hsien Feng - Xianfeng - Period Polychrome Enamel Sandstone Foo Dogs or Dragons. Wonderful polychrome colors and useful size.
Attributed to the Hsein F...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Export Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Sandstone, Enamel
Antique English George IV Period Regency Style Mahogany Banquet Dining Table
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
Fabulous Quality Antique English George IV period Regency Style Figured Solid Mahogany Banquet Dining Table
Seats 8 comfortably
Please note fabulous Regency mahogany pedestals with splayed legs and cas brass original castors
85 1/4" (7' 1 1/4") Length - fully open
42" (3/ 6") Length - without center drop leaf table...
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Antique 1830s English Regency Dining Room Tables
Materials
Brass
Antique English Rosewood Open Bookcase with three Adjustable Shelves
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
Superb Antique English Rosewood Open Bookcase with three Adjustable Shelves. Please note superb highly figured rosewood. In great age-appropriate condition - a very useful size.
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Georgian Bookcases
Materials
Rosewood
Extraordinary Antique English Spode Ironstone Highly Gilt Imari Cabinet Plate
By Spode
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
A magnificent Antique English early 19th Century Spode Ironstone "Imari" decor dinner-sized Cabinet Plate, richly gilt and in superb, age-appropriate condition (no damages whatsoever...
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English George III Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Ironstone
Antique English John Rose Coalport Periwinkle and Gilt Botanical Dessert Shell
By Coalport Porcelain
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
Quite possibly one of the Finest pieces of early 19th Century English porcelain attributed to John Rose Coalport. This "Periwinkle ground" relief-made dessert shell is considered as...
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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
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