A George IV Burr and Figured Oak Center Table Attributed to Gillows

A very fine George IV pollard oak writing table, with original Moroccan red leather and exceptional patination to the oak. In the manner of George Smith. The Tooled red leather writi...

A George III figures mahogany ladies writing table, attributable to John Cobb with rising screen and concealed drawer on shaped slender cabriole l...

The frieze is carved with a Vitruvian scroll and centred with a bullseye. The forward motion of the Vitruvian waves approach the bullseye from each side yet the bullseye retains its circular integrity; quelling the waves and bringing the frieze to equilibrium. A single carved acanthus leaf adorns the top of each console jamb. From serving a decorative purpose in Hellenic art as early as 500 BC, the acanthus leaf has been used by craftsman and artists right up to William Morris’ textile...

With moulded rectangular Bardiglio marble top above shell carved cabriole legs and pad feet.

A pair of William IV canterburys.

With three heart shaped & seat back motifs, on rectangular seat on reeded tapering legs.

A fine George IV burr oak and brass inlayed centre table The circular top with a brass inlaid border, above a carved gadrooned edge, resting on a p...

The circular tilt top has a central field of book-matched, figured rosewood within a broad band of cut brass inlay. The edge is boldly carved with an acanthus and dart border. The central support is hexagonal in section with a broad central flange, raised on three powerful and ornately carved legs. The knees are presented as bold acanthus carved and gadrooned volutes. The lions’ paw feet have clearly defined knuckles and claws and enclose the original brass castors. English, circa 1825. See also S. Stuart, Gillows of Lancaster and London 1730-1840, Antique Collectors’ Club, Woodbridge, 2008, Vol II, pl. E.5, which shows a pattern for this table in a drawing room layout designed for G.Bamford about 1820-30. The drawing also shows a pair of bergères and a sofa which correspond to a suite supplied by Gillow & Co. in 1824 to Thomas Wynn...

A George IV highly figured oak tripod side table attributed to Gillows, the rectangular top made from a single, solid piece of oak, with a frieze drawer on one end, raised on a turne...

A very fine late George IV/early William IV oak rent or drum table with the original finely tooled leather to the top c.1830 The table featuring four drawers and four mock drawers a...

A late George III revolving mahogany drum table attributed to Gillows, the circular top inset with a faded and gilt tooled green leather above four full and four dummy frieze drawers...

This remarkable rosewood centre table attributed to legendary firm Gillows showcases masterful craftsmanship and stunningly rare hardstone specimens. The table's base is ornately crafted, complete with lion's paw feet, emphasizing the quality of the wood. The most impressive element of this beautiful piece of furniture, however, is the exquisite inlaid table top. Featuring eighteen semi-precious and hardstone specimens artfully arranged in alternating geometric shapes, rare stones like gem quality Lapis Lazuli, Egyptian porphyry and Siberian amethyst dazzle the eye. Other stones and specimens inlaid in square, circle and hexagon shapes include pyrite lapis lazuli, malachite, green aventurine, agate of amethyst, greek spartan porphyry, labradorite, fossilized wood, occhio di pavone, brèche verte d'égypte, sicilian jaspers, blood stone, spanish brocatelle, siena brocatelle, convent siena and nero antico. The sheer variety and superb quality of these features is an overwhelming visual delight and a triumph of craftsmanship. Hardstone pieces such as this were popular among the British aristocracy...