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 Bar Back dining chairs,
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 with a later Joseph Fitter wind out mechanism. 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 superb Vintage set of twelve Hepplewhite Revival shield back dining chairs with upholstered backs, date from the second half of the 20th Century.
Beautifully hand crafted from solid mahogany the set comprises ten side chairs and two armchairs, all of which feature an attractive shieldback design and backs and seats that are upholstered in the finest light grey fabric.
They stand on square tapering front legs that terminate in spade feet.
Transform the fine dining experience in your home with this dining set fit for a king.
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 97 cm x Width 54 cm x Depth 60 cm - Chairs
Height 97 cm x Width 55 cm x Depth 61 cm - Armchairs
Height 52 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 3 foot, 2 inches x Width 1 foot, 9 inches x Depth 2 feet - Chairs
Height 3 foot, 2 inches x Width 1 foot, 10 inches x Depth 2 foot - Armchairs
Height 1 foot, 8 inches - Seat height
Our reference: A4236b
Please feel free to email or call us (+44 20 8809 9605) to arrange a viewing in our North London warehouse.