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Vintage 12ft Dining Table & 12 Wheat Sheaf Chairs by William Tillman 20th C

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This is fabulous Vintage dining set comprising a Regency Revival dining table and a set of twelve Wheatsheaf Shieldback dining chairs, by the master cabinet maker William Tillman, Circa 1980 in date. The table is made of stunning solid flame mahogany and is raised on a a pair of "gun barrel" turned columns on quadruple swept sabre leg bases which are fitted with brass toes and castors. This table was purchased at great expense from the master cabinet maker William Tillman, Crouch Lane, Borough Green Kent inthe 1980s. The table has two leaves which can be added or removed as required to suit the occasion. This makes it a versatile dining table which can comfortably seat twelve people. The underside bears labels for William Tillman. The superb set of twelve Wheatsheaf Shieldback dining chairs compliment the table perfectly and date from Circa 1980. Beautifully hand crafted from solid mahogany the set comprises ten side chairs and two armchairs, all of which feature an attractive wheatsheaf shieldback design and 'drop in' seats that are upholstered in the finest teal damask fabric. It is rare to find such a large, fabulous and comfortable dining set. THE BOTANICAL NAME FOR THE MAHOGANY THESE ITEMS ARE MADE OF IS SWIETENIA MACROPHYLLA AND THIS TYPE OF MAHOGANY IS NOT SUBJECT TO CITES REGULATION. Condition: In excellent condition the table having been beautifully cleaned, polished and waxed and the chairs polished and reupholstered in our workshops, please see photos for confirmation. Dimensions in cm: Height 74 cm x Width 362 cm x Depth 116.5 cm - Fully Opened Height 74 cm x Width 253 cm x Depth 116.5 cm - With both leaves removed Height 97 cm x Width 52 cm x Depth 58 cm - Armchairs Height 97 cm x Width 52 cm x Depth 58 cm - Side chairs Dimensions in inches: Height 2 foot, 5 inches x Width 11 foot, 10 inches x Depth 3 foot, 10 inches - Fully Opened Height 2 foot, 5 inches x Width 8 foot, 4 inches x Depth 3 foot, 10 inches - With both leaves removed Height 3 foot, 2 inches x Width 1 foot, 8 inches x Depth 1 foot, 11 inches - Armchairs Height 3 foot, 2 inches x Width 1 foot, 8 inches x Depth 1 foot, 11 inches - Side chairs William Tillman William Tillman was making fine reproduction furniture from the1970's until his retirement at the end of the 1990's and his work is considered to be of the highest quality and collected throughout the world. It has been sold in all of the famous London Stores including Harrods,Peter Jones and Maples and will almost certainly be considered important antique furniture of the future. Every piece of furniture was produced with the utmost skill and knowledge to ensure that the finished article would bear the most critical comparison with the original. Whilst the polish used was resistent to heat and water, the finished surface has a wax patination similar to that found on early furniture. Tillman pieces won the British Furniture Manufacturers, Showpiece of the Year award in three consecutive years. Flame Mahogany Thomas Sheraton - 18th century furniture designer, once characterized mahogany as "best suited to furniture where strength is demanded as well as a wood that works up easily, has a beautiful figure and polishes so well that it is an ornament to any room in which it may be placed." Matching his words to his work, Sheraton designed much mahogany furniture. The qualities that impressed Sheraton are particularly evident in a distinctive pattern of wood called "flame mahogany." The flame figure in the wood is revealed by slicing through the face of the branch at the point where it joins another element of the tree. Our reference: A3711B
  • Creator:
    William Tillman (Cabinetmaker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 29.14 in (74 cm)Width: 142.52 in (362 cm)Depth: 45.87 in (116.5 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 13
  • Style:
    Regency Revival (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1980-1989
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 1980
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: A3711B1stDibs: LU950638994032
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