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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$2,678
H 50.99 in W 47.25 in D 24.02 in
Art Deco Stylish Vanity Dressing Table In Walnut, English, c1930
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration is this original 1930s Art Deco Walnut dressing table. Originating from England and oozing everything about this wonderful bygone era we've all come to love an...
Mirror, Walnut
Swedish Art Deco Dressing Table Vanity, Teak & Mirror, Circa 1930s
Located in Atlanta, GA
Unique Art Deco dressing table with foldable mirrors. Ample storage on the sides and pull-out drawer in the center.
Mirror, Teak
$12,701
H 76.38 in W 49.22 in D 20.87 in
Art Deco Vanity , Sculptural Entrance Cabinet, by Osvaldo Borsani , Burl Walnut
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Vigonza, Padua
1930s Art Deco Italian sculptural entry cabinet, Vanity or Dressing Table by Osvaldo Borsani in burl walnut, wax polished. The cabinet can be sold separately from the mirror Excellen...
Walnut
French Art Deco Vanity Dresser, Walnut, Oval Mirror, 1930s
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, HR
French Art Deco Vanity Dresser, Walnut, Oval Mirror, 1930s. This Art Deco vanity is built in walnut with warm figured veneers and a solid, architectural body. The design pairs a wid...
Brass
$1,923Sale Price|20% Off
H 63.78 in W 44.49 in D 23.82 in
LOVELY ART DECO CIRCA 1930's SATIN WALNUT DRESSING TABLE + MIRROR PART OF SUITE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely satin Walnut Art Deco circa 1930's dressing table with tri folding mirrors which is part of a sm...
Mirror, Walnut
British Vintage Art Deco Oak Dressing Table, 1930s
Located in South Shields, GB
A striking tiger oak dressing table dating from the 1930s, featuring a shaped triple mirror, serpentine front and elegant cabriole legs. The bold quarter-sawn tiger oak grain is show...
Wood, Oak
Art Deco Burr Walnut Dressing Table
Located in London, GB
A beautiful and extremely well made Art Deco burr walnut dressing table. This was made in England, it dates from the 1930’s. It is very stylish and of outstanding quality. The burr ...
Mirror, Walnut
Walnut Burl Art Deco dressing table, Poland, mid-20th century.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Art Deco dressing table, Poland, 1930s. AFTER RENOVATION. Very good condition, after professional renovation. Wood: walnut Dimensions: height 138 cm, width 96 cm, depth 50 cm
Walnut
Art Deco Burr Walnut Dressing Table
Located in London, GB
An absolutely stunning Art Deco burr walnut dressing table. This was made in England, it dates from the 1930’s. It is large and impressive, the quality is outstanding. This is one o...
Mirror, Walnut
$3,800
H 130 in W 90 in D 42 in
Art Deco Dressing Table by Laurent Neiss, Mahogany, France, Circa 1930
By L Neiss
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Dresser from the art deco period handcrafted by Laurent Neiss : He created several pieces designed by Émile André, Jacques Grüber, Eugène Vallin, and others, thus becoming part of th...
Mahogany
French Art Deco Dressing Table in burr Maple
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
A standout piece of 1930s Art Deco design, this original burr maple dressing table offers a bold combination of sculptural form and luxurious material. With its rich, swirling grain,...
Maple
English Art Deco Walnut Cocktail Sideboard, circa 1930s
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
Art Deco Cocktail Sideboard A superb English Art Deco walnut cocktail sideboard dating from the 1930s, beautifully designed with striking figured walnut veneers and an impressive cen...
Walnut
Art Deco Sideboard in Amboyna and Rosewood Paris, c1925
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
A French Art Deco sideboard produced in Paris in the 1920’s black and white marble top on a solid oak framed cabinet with amboyna and rosewood with carved motifs of flowers and fruit...
Oak, Rosewood, Amboyna
French Art Deco Small Sideboard in Walnut
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
Small Art Deco Sideboard Discover the timeless elegance of our exquisite French Art Deco sideboard, a masterpiece crafted in the 1930s that epitomises sophistication and style. This ...
Walnut
French Art Deco Amboyna Sideboard, circa 1925
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
French Art Deco Sideboard A superb French Art Deco amboyna veneered sideboard dating to circa 1925, showcasing exceptional craftsmanship, elegant proportions, and the warm, luxuriou...
Amboyna
French Art Deco Sideboard by Michel Dufet, 1925
By Michel Dufet
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
A rare and striking French Art Deco sideboard by acclaimed designer Michel Dufet, crafted in birdseye maple and rosewood, circa 1925. With its bold stepped silhouette and luxurious m...
Birdseye Maple
