Object Description
An Exceptional Quality Regency Period Mahogany Chamber Writing Table, In The Manner Of Gillows Lancaster, Having Superbly Figured Top With Hinged Flip Flap To Back, Enclosing Pen Tray And Inkwell Divisions, Over One Drawer With Original Turned Knobs And Cockbeaded Panels To Frieze On All Sides, Raised On Fine, Elegant, Turned Reeded Legs With Original Brass Castors.
This “chamber table” is just about identical in design to one supplied by Gillows for Parlington Hall and also appears in the Gillows Estimate Sketch Books. Also the overall quality in construction is absolutely second to none and there is no doubt whatsoever that this table was produced under the banner of the world leading cabinet makers Gillows of Lancaster.
In terms of its function then as the name suggests this type of table, with the little hinged lid was originally designed to be used in a bedroom for occasional correspondence. Now of course it would serve as an incredibly elegant occasional, or lamp type table in a whole host of different places around the home.
This is a rarely found table which is of true Gillows quality and design and its presence alone would certainly add class, elegance and sophistication to any room, in any house.
As with all items which we offer for sale this table has been inspected by our highly skilled, trained antique furniture restorers and received a natural wax polish before being placed on sale, to ensure it is in its best possible condition for immediate placement after purchase.
Circa 1820.
Height 29in.
Width 28in.
Depth 19.5in.