A very rare opportunity to own a fabulous dining set comprising an antique George III flame mahogany Imperial style extending dining table in the manner of Gillows of Lancaster, with a Vintage set of 12 Regency Revival Swag Back dining chairs.
The table firmly attributed to Gillows and conforming precisely to a design in the Lancashire pattern books dated 1804. See Gillows of Lancaster and London, 1730‑1840, by Susan Stuart, p. 242, pl.241: In identically designed table made for Broughton Hall in 1813, supplied by Gillows.
The table with four original leaves with reeded edge and extending on a telescopic oak frame. The leaves can be added or removed as required by a later Joseph Fitter wind out mechanism.
The table is raised on six turned and reeded tapering legs with brass capped toes and castors
The delightful Vintage set of twelve superb swag back dining chairs, date from the second half of the 20th Century.
Masterfully hand crafted in beautiful solid mahogany throughout. The finish and attention to detail on display are truly breathtaking.
Comprising ten side chairs and two armchairs, all featuring an attractive swag back design with 'drop in' seats that have been reupholstered in the finest claret damask.
It is a very impressive dining suite which is sure to contribute to successful dinner parties.
Condition:
In excellent condition having been beautifully cleaned, polished waxed and the chairs reupholstered in our workshops, please see photos for confirmation.
Dimensions in cm:
Height 72.5 cm x Width 361 cm x Depth 152.5 cm - Fully extended
Height 72.5 cm x Width 151 cm x Depth 152.5 cm - With all 4 leaves removed
Height 88 cm x Width 50 cm x Depth 55 cm - Chairs
Height 88 cm x Width 55 cm x Depth 59 cm - Armchairs
Height 49 cm - Seat height
Dimensions in inches:
Height 2 foot, 4 inches x Width 11 foot, 10 inches x Depth 5 foot - Fully extended
Height 2 foot, 4 inches x Width 4 foot, 11 inches x Depth 5 foot - With all 4 leaves removed
Height 2 foot, 11 inches x Width 1 foot, 8 inches x Depth 1 foot, 10 inches - Chairs
Height 2 foot, 11 inches x Width 1 foot, 10 inches x Depth 1 foot, 11 inches - Armchairs
Height 1 foot, 7 inches - Seat height
Our reference: A4236a
Please feel free to email or call us (+44 20 8809 9605) to arrange a viewing in our North London warehouse.