Specializing in Regency-style furniture reproduction, cabinetmaker William Tillman was one of the finest woodworkers in England, both in the restoration and recreation of heritage pieces. By the late 1950s, he had a team of 25 employed in his antique furniture restoration business. He later expanded his work into reproducing some of these pieces alongside his sales of antique furniture. In the 1970s, he opened a gallery for this work in central London’s prestigious St. James’s neighborhood.
Tillman became known for his expertly crafted reproductions of 18th- and early 19th-century English furniture styles such as Regency, Sheraton, Chippendale, Hepplewhite and Georgian, particularly pieces for the dining room and boardroom. Considered some of the highest quality reproductions, Tillman’s exceptional dining room sets and other mahogany furniture won three consecutive Showpiece of the Year awards, presented by the British Furniture Manufacturers. They remain collectors’ items prized among savvy furniture collectors.
After Tillman retired from the furniture business in the late 1990s, a major 1998 sale at Sotheby’s featured his collection and elegantly made reproductions.
On 1stDibs, find a collection of vintage William Tillman dining room tables, seating and storage case pieces.
Vintage Set 8 Shield Back Dining Chairs by William Tillman 20th Century
By William Tillman
Located in London, GB
This is a fabulous Vintage set of eight Regency Revival dining chairs by William Tillman, circa 1980 in date. Purchased at great expense direct from the master cabinet maker William...
Fabric, Mahogany
Antique Set 12 George II Revival Dining Chairs by Robert Strahan 20th Century
Located in London, GB
A beautiful and rare antique set of twelve George II Revival carved mahogany dining chairs to a Giles Grendey design by the renowned cabinet makers Robert Strahan, Dublin, Ireland, C...
Mahogany
Vintage Set of Six Mahogany Dining Chairs by William Tillman 20th Century
By William Tillman
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful set of six Sheraton Revival shield back dining chairs, made by the Master Cabinet maker William Tillman, Circa 1980 in date. The set of six shield back chairs ha...
Fabric, Mahogany
Antique Set 8 Regency Period Scottish Dining Chairs C1820 19th Century
Located in London, GB
A fabulous set of eight Regency Period, Scottish, George III mahogany dining chairs, Circa 1820 in date. The set comprising six side chairs and a pair of armchairs all with curved b...
Mahogany
Vintage Set 22 Regency Revival Swag back Dining Chairs 20th Century
Located in London, GB
A delightful Vintage set of twenty two superb swag back dining chairs, dating from the second half of the 20th Century. Masterfully crafted in beautiful solid mahogany throughout,...
Mahogany
Antique Set of Sixteen Federal Revival Shield Back Dining Chairs 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is an absolutely fantastic antique set of sixteen Federal Revival shield back dining chairs, Circa 1920 in date. These chairs have been masterfully crafted in beautiful solid f...
Mahogany
Circa 1830 William IV Set of 8 Dining Chairs
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1830 William IV period set of 8 dining chairs, English. Carved mahogany in Greco-Roman taste. 2 arms & 6 sides. The broadly proportioned arms are well molded, scrolled & with r...
Wood
Set of 6 Governor Alston Arm Chairs From Baker
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in North Canton, OH
6 Governor Alston Dining Chairs from Baker. One of the most recognizable and sought after pieces from the Baker collections. Most of these examples are finished in black lacquer, rar...
Wood
Set of Six Neo Regency Dining Chairs attributed to The Baker Furniture Company
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in New York, NY
Set of six Neo Regency style X back dining chairs, having solid wood ( mahogany or walnut ) frames, with upholstered seats and backrests. The set includes four side, and two arm ch...
Upholstery, Wood
Set of 10 19th Century Chippendale design dining chairs
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Set of 10 19th century Chippendale design dining chairs Fine quality set of dining chairs in the Chippendale taste, circa 1860. Set comprises of 8 single and 2 carver armchairs. So...
Fabric, Mahogany
Set of Ten 19th Century Regency Mahogany Dining Chairs
By George Smith and Thomas Hayter
Located in Essex, MA
Set of ten rare and fine period Regency chairs in carved mahogany. Neoclassical draped form with applied ormolu mounts of Athemion and wheat shea...
Ormolu
Set of Six Dining Chairs in the Style of Samuel Marx
By Samuel Marx
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
A striking and sculpturally refined set of vintage dining chairs in the style of architect and designer Samuel Marx, seamlessly blending traditional and modern elements in a way that...
Mahogany
