c. 1835
England
Height 29.00 inch. Width 60.00 inch. Depth 48.00 inch.
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A superb oval shaped satinwood and kingwood centre table, with cotton-reel carved edge, on a leaf-carved baluster stem and cabriole legs carved with foliage and cabochons.
Provenance: The cabinet-making firm of Gillows was founded in 1728 by Robert Gillow (1704-1772), who was a cabinet maker, architect, house-carpenter, funeral director and West Indies merchant. He laid the foundations for a successful firm which lasted over two hundred and fifty years, both in London and the provinces and rapidly rose to prominence among English furniture makers. Fortunately their output is well documented, largely thanks to pieces stamped ‘GILLOWS LANCASTER’, a practice which began about 1790, and the survival of a high proportion of the Gillows Archives, including estimate sketch books, letter books, and other business ledgers from circa 1730-1930.
The Gillow brothers and nephews also expanded their overseas trade during the second half of the eighteenth century. Between them they ran both the London and Lancaster shops, providing a comprehensive service including supplying and fitting carpets, curtains and wallpapers in addition to making all sorts of furniture.
The name Gillows has become synonymous with quality workmanship and stylish designs. Items from this family have retained their cachet for more nearly 300 years.
Signed/Inscribed: Stamped Gillows
Read our Gillows Blog here – The Furniture of Gillows and their design records
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