Waring & Gillow Seating

British

Historic furniture manufacturing company Waring & Gillow Ltd. was at the forefront of luxury English furnishings for the better part of a century. Having furnished era-defining ocean liners — including the RMS Lusitania and HMS Queen Mary — the company’s name was synonymous with prestige.

It began as an informal partnership between English furniture companies Gillows of Lancaster and Warings of Liverpool. Gillows had built a reputation in the 18th and early 19th centuries by providing high-end furniture to some of the country’s wealthiest families. In the 19th century, the Waring company had supplied furniture to major hotels and public buildings across Europe.

The two companies formally merged in 1903, becoming Waring & Gillow. With this combined expertise, the company flourished for decades. During the world wars, Waring & Gillow converted their factories to produce protective clothing, glider wings and ammunition chests, among many other products.

In 1953, retail conglomerate Great Universal Stores acquired the company and kept the Waring & Gillow name. In 1960, Great Universal Stores sold off a large share of the operation to the John Peters furniture retailer, while maintaining some of its manufacturing facilities.

In the 1980s, Waring & Gillow was merged with furniture company Maple and Co. and rebranded as Maple, Waring and Gillow. The spirit of the original Waring & Gillow companies still resonated in the sophisticated designs and quality manufacturing.

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Creator: Waring & Gillow

Antique Gilt Wood Salon Chair by S.J Waring

$2,150

Antique Gilt Wood Salon Chair by S.J Waring

By Waring & Gillow

Located in London, GB

A beautiful and extremely well made antique gilt wood salon chair by S.J Waring (later known as Waring and Gillows). This was made in England, it dates from around the 1880-1900 peri...

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1880s British Neoclassical Antique Waring & Gillow Seating

Materials

Cotton, Giltwood

Waring and Gillows, Ten Arts and Crafts Oak Tub Chairs with Shaped Solid Seats

$1,638 / item

Waring and Gillows, Ten Arts and Crafts Oak Tub Chairs with Shaped Solid Seats

By Waring & Gillow

Located in London, GB

Waring and Gillows. Ten Arts and Crafts oak tub chairs with shaped solid seats and striking semi-circular stretchers. Two armchairs have been dismantled...

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Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Waring & Gillow Seating

Materials

Leather, Oak

Original King George VI Coronation Stool 1937 Limed Oak By Waring & Gillow

$2,663

Original King George VI Coronation Stool 1937 Limed Oak By Waring & Gillow

By Waring & Gillow

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare original 1937 fully stamped King George VI Coronation stool made in limed oak by Waring & Gillow Please note ...

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1930s English Art Deco Vintage Waring & Gillow Seating

Materials

Velvet, Oak

Fine Pair Chinoiserie Decorated Side Chairs Circa 1900

$1,365 / set

Fine Pair Chinoiserie Decorated Side Chairs Circa 1900

By Waring & Gillow

Located in Dereham, GB

Fine Pair Chinoiserie Decorated Side Chairs Cream in Colour, Queen Anne Style Decorated With Flowers & Foliage Seats Recently re upholstered & coveredWith Cream Ottoman pattern Mate...

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Early 1900s British Chinoiserie Antique Waring & Gillow Seating

Materials

Lacquer

Pair of Finest Quality Waring & Gillows Side Bedroom Chairs Part of Large Suite

$2,389 / set

Pair of Finest Quality Waring & Gillows Side Bedroom Chairs Part of Large Suite

By Waring & Gillow

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this pair of finest quality Waring & Gillow Lancaster, Walnut inlaid side occasional or bedroom chairs which are part of a large suite. This piece is part of a bedroom set, I have in total a triple bank wardrobe...

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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Waring & Gillow Seating

Materials

Walnut

WIV Style Gillows Designed Leather Upholstered Stool

$2,041

H 19 in W 48 in D 27 in

WIV Style Gillows Designed Leather Upholstered Stool

Located in London, GB

This gorgeous and very functional WIV styled Gillows designed leather stool features deep buttoned cocoa brown upholstery supported on 6 turned reeded le...

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2010s British William IV Waring & Gillow Seating

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

King George VI Coronation Stool

$2,900

H 19 in W 18.5 in D 12.5 in

King George VI Coronation Stool

Located in East Hampton, NY

King George VI coronation stool, England, May 12, 1937. Numbered 164

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Early 20th Century English Waring & Gillow Seating

Materials

Wood

Ralph Lauren Louis XVI Style Duchess Salon Chair

$4,800

H 34 in W 32 in D 28 in

Ralph Lauren Louis XVI Style Duchess Salon Chair

By Ralph Lauren

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Opulent marquis bergere á la Reine salon chair designed by Ralph Lauren in the grand French Louis XVI taste. Known as the "Duchess Salon Chair" feat...

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21st Century and Contemporary English Louis XVI Waring & Gillow Seating

Materials

Brass

Antique Victorian Carved Wood Arm Chair

$450

H 39.25 in W 26 in D 33.5 in

Antique Victorian Carved Wood Arm Chair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Condition: Original Vintage Condition Materials: Carved Wood, Original Upholstery Style: Antique Victorian

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1940s American Victorian Vintage Waring & Gillow Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Empire Style Mahogany Library Tub Fauteuil de Bureau or Desk Chair

$1,950

H 31 in W 29 in D 20.5 in

Empire Style Mahogany Library Tub Fauteuil de Bureau or Desk Chair

Located in Nashville, TN

Of generous proportions and presence . The front mounted with well cast bronze mounts (of some size and weight ). The top with French interpretations of the Greek Caryatids (very att...

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Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Waring & Gillow Seating

Materials

Wood

Fine Quality Pair of French Louis XVI Carved Side Chairs, Circa 1940s

$1,560Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 38 in W 18 in D 18 in

Fine Quality Pair of French Louis XVI Carved Side Chairs, Circa 1940s

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This fine quality pair of French Louis XVI carved side chairs, circa 1940s, beautifully captures the neoclassical elegance and refined craftsmanship associated with the Louis XVI per...

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1940s French Louis XVI Vintage Waring & Gillow Seating

Materials

Walnut

Superb Quality Pair of Antique Victorian Mahogany Hall / Side Chairs

$1,891 / set

H 37.41 in W 14.57 in D 15.36 in

Superb Quality Pair of Antique Victorian Mahogany Hall / Side Chairs

Located in Suffolk, GB

A superb pair of antique Victorian mahogany hall / side chairs beautifully crafted with rich carved detail and elegant sweeping forms—an excellent example of mid-19th-century decorat...

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Waring & Gillow Seating

Materials

Mahogany

Antique American Maple Gilt & Ebonised Frame & Rush Seat Chair

$1,507Sale Price|20% Off

H 33.86 in W 17.72 in D 19.3 in

Antique American Maple Gilt & Ebonised Frame & Rush Seat Chair

By Lambert Hitchcock

Located in Reading, Berkshire

Lambert Hitchcock Maple Gilt & Ebonised Frame With Rush Seat Chair Provenance purchased from a Country Estate in Wiltshire, UK. Lambert Hitchcock (May 28, 1795, Cheshire, Conn...

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19th Century American American Classical Antique Waring & Gillow Seating

Materials

Maple

Ralph Lauren Louis XVI Style Duchess Salon Chair

$4,800

H 34 in W 32 in D 28 in

Ralph Lauren Louis XVI Style Duchess Salon Chair

By Ralph Lauren

Located in Rio Vista, CA

A refined bergère à la reine "Duchess Salon Chair" designed by Ralph Lauren in the French Louis XVI style. The construction, crafted in the United Kingdom, features a carved hardwood...

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21st Century and Contemporary English Louis XVI Waring & Gillow Seating

Materials

Brass

French Upholstered Fauteuil Armchair or Salon Chair of Walnut

$4,500

H 36.75 in W 23 in D 22.75 in

French Upholstered Fauteuil Armchair or Salon Chair of Walnut

Located in Austin, TX

A fine French fauteuil desk or salon chair with carved detail to the frame, scroll arms, on raised legs, circa 1900. Featuring a comfortable seat re-upholstered in plain linen...

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Early 20th Century French Waring & Gillow Seating

Materials

Metal, Brass

Antique Pair of Classical Paint-Decorated Fancy Side Chairs, Circa 1840

$2,910 / set

H 31.25 in W 17.75 in D 17.75 in

Antique Pair of Classical Paint-Decorated Fancy Side Chairs, Circa 1840

Located in Houston, TX

Pair of Baltimore, Maryland classical paint-decorated fancy side chairs. Made of poplar and probably maple, the tablet crest with an applied scroll above two turned posts centering a...

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Mid-19th Century American American Classical Antique Waring & Gillow Seating

Materials

Cane, Wood

English Arts and Crafts Arm Chair

$1,250

H 39.5 in W 23.63 in D 25.13 in

English Arts and Crafts Arm Chair

Located in Chicago, IL

A Beautiful English arts and crafts chair form. Brass inlay. Uncertain to the designer. As Found condition. Please see details.

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Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Waring & Gillow Seating

Materials

Wood

Previously Available Items

19th century English country house armchair by Waring & Gillow

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H 30.32 in W 32.29 in D 34.65 in

19th century English country house armchair by Waring & Gillow

By Waring & Gillow

Located in Malton, GB

If you would like this armchair upholstered please click yes in the upholstery drop down menu. This would require 6 metres of material. You can supply your own or please get in touch...

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19th Century Antique Waring & Gillow Seating

Materials

Upholstery

Art Deco Pair of Armchairs by Waring & Gillow

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H 32.29 in W 30.71 in D 31.5 in

Art Deco Pair of Armchairs by Waring & Gillow

By Waring & Gillow

Located in Petworth, GB

Art Deco pair of armchairs Constructed in silky oak and covered in a faux suede fabric Attributed to Serge Chermayeff Waring & Gillow Circa 1920s Height 82cm. Width 78cm. Dept...

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1930s English Art Deco Vintage Waring & Gillow Seating

Materials

Oak

Gillows UK Early 20th Century Triangular Carved Corner Chair

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H 36 in W 27 in D 25 in

Gillows UK Early 20th Century Triangular Carved Corner Chair

By Gillows of Lancaster & London, Waring & Gillow

Located in Sakskøbing, DK

A beautifully detailed and carved walnut corner chair by Gillows of Lancaster and London. The richly carved chair with lion's head on the armrest has a matching pattern cushion in a ...

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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Waring & Gillow Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Walnut

Rare Original King George vi Coronation Stool 1937 Limed Oak by Waring & Gillow

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H 18.9 in W 18.9 in D 12.8 in

Rare Original King George vi Coronation Stool 1937 Limed Oak by Waring & Gillow

By Edward Barnsley, Waring & Gillow

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare original 1937 fully stamped King George VI Coronation stool made in limed oak by Waring & Gillow Please note the delivery fee lis...

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1930s English Regency Vintage Waring & Gillow Seating

Materials

Velvet, Oak

Waring & Gillow seating for sale on 1stDibs.

Waring & Gillow seating are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Waring & Gillow seating, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original seating by Waring & Gillow were created in the Arts and Crafts style in united kingdom during the early 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider seating by Heal's, Mackay Hugh Baillie Scott, and George Walton. Prices for Waring & Gillow seating can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,450 and can go as high as $2,267, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,525.

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Questions About Waring & Gillow Seating

What is Gillow furniture?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Gillow furniture was made by the company Gillows of Lancaster and London, or simply Gillow & Co. This furniture-making brand was founded in the mid 1700s and continued with the founding family until 1814 when a buy-out happened. The name Gillow is still used because it had become synonymous with quality. Shop a collection of Gillow furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
How do I identify Gillows furniture?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
To identify Gillows furniture, look for the brand's mark. Most pieces feature one, but locations vary. Look under the tabletop, along the edges of the drawers and on the backs of legs and bases. Typically, the mark appears as a stamp, but the company's artisans sometimes drew it in pencil. Find a variety of expertly vetted Gillows furniture on 1stDibs.
Where was Gillows furniture made?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
Gillows furniture was made in Lancaster and London, UK. The company is best known for producing ornate wood tables, cabinets and desks. Furniture-maker Robert Gillow started the company around 1730. You can find a selection of Gillows furniture on 1stDibs.
How do I identify my Gillows furniture?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Gillows of Lancaster & London was an 18th-century furniture maker who created high-quality wood furniture designs. Many pieces may have a Gillows stamp along with a series of letters and numbers marked under tabletops, along the top edges of drawers or some other hidden spot. The materials used and craftsmanship will also help identify an authentic Gillows piece. When in doubt, work with a certified appraiser to determine the authenticity of your piece. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a variety of expertly vetted antique Gillows furniture.
What is cabbage ware?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
Cabbage ware is a type of dinnerware that looks like folded lettuce leaves. While porcelain goods that took on the form of lettuce and cabbage produced by Meissen were popular in pre-20th-century Europe, a Florida-born artist named Dodie Thayer later popularized these ceramics in the United States with a whimsical line of dishes, cups and serveware. On 1stDibs, find an assortment of lettuce ware.
What is lettuce ware?
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Lettuce ware was a fun trend which started in the 1960s in Palm Beach, Florida. Created by Dodie Thayer, the dinnerware was crafted in realistic shapes of lettuce and cabbage using bright green colors. You can let the trend live on by shopping a selection of lettuce ware from some of the world’s top enthusiasts on 1stDibs.
How do I identify yellow ware?
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To identify yellow ware, take the piece to a licensed appraiser. Only about 5 percent of all yellow ware bears artist's markers and many convincing reproductions exist. An experienced appraiser has the knowledge necessary to determine if pottery is the real thing. You'll find a range of expertly vetted yellow ware on 1stDibs.
What is Japanese Bizen ware?
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Japanese Bizen ware is a form of pottery that does not use glaze, creating pieces that are lackluster and have a rustic appearance. Bizen ware is made from a type of clay that is more difficult to spread enamel on than other types of clay. As a result, the method of production involves selecting specific soil to turn into clay and drying the pottery before firing it. Browse a range of Japanese Bizen ware on 1stDibs.
How do I identify Carlton Ware?
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1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
To identify Carlton Ware, familiarize yourself with the maker's markings by looking at images published on trusted online resources. During its long history, the pottery manufacturer used a variety of markings, including blue, brown and maroon ribbons and blue, black and gold crowns. Knowing what these markings look like can help you recognize them on your pottery. Moreover, some marks were reserved for specific Carlton Ware lines, such as the "Lustre" mark, found on items from the Walking Ware range. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can also help you identify your pottery. On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of Carlton Ware pottery.
Is Carlton Ware valuable?
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Yes, some Carlton Ware pieces are valuable. Certain lines produced by the British pottery factory are particularly popular among collectors and fetch high prices as a result. They include the Art Deco series of tableware inspired by King Tut's tomb and the Guinness Toucan from the 1950s. How much a particular piece of Carlton Ware is worth depends on its age, style, rarity and overall condition. Consult a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer for an estimated valuation. Explore a diverse assortment of Carlton Ware pottery on 1stDibs.
How do you identify Tunbridge ware?
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1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
To identify Tunbridge ware, first examine photographs shared on trusted online resources so you can become familiar with what these decorative furnishings and housewares look like. While there have been many styles, Tunbridge ware usually shows off decorative mosaics created by gluing together pieces of wood in thin layers. The result is very distinct, so you may be able to recognize it based on sight alone.

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When was Kensington Ware made?
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Kensington Ware was made during the 20th century. In 1934, Alcoa began producing tableware and decorative items out of aluminum under the Kensington Ware brand name. The company shuttered its New Kensington, Pennsylvania, plant and discontinued the line in 1970. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of Kensington Ware tableware and giftware.
Where was Kensington Ware made?
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What are yellow ware bowls?
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How do I clean Wedgwood jasper ware?
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Is Carlton Ware still made?
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What was Carlton Ware Australian Design?
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Carlton Ware Australian Design debuted in England in the 1930s and stayed in production until the 1960s. Today, the pottery house’s creations are beloved by collectors and other enthusiasts all over the globe. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique Carlton Ware from some of the world’s top sellers.

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