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.
Coffee Table, Cocktail Table, Regency Style Single Pedestal Mahogany, English
Located in Toronto, CA
A round single pedestal Regency style mahogany pedestal coffee table or cocktail table with a reeded edge, made in England. The base is supported on the traditional brass claw toe...
Mahogany
18th Century Style Double Pedestal Dining Table, English Made
By Thomas Sheraton
Located in Toronto, CA
18th Century Style, English Dining Table Round Sheraton Style A fine English mahogany dining table of classic proportion, crafted in the tradition that has long defined the best of ...
Hardwood
19th Century Victorian Inlaid Walnut Centre /Loo table
Located in Toronto, CA
A handsome Victorian walnut loo / games table, dating from the 19th century and displaying all the elegance one expects of the period. Constructed in well-figured walnut solids and ...
Walnut
Georgian Style Side Table, Mahogany, English by Bevan Funnel, Two Tiers
By Bevan Funnell Ltd.
Located in Toronto, CA
A large square Georgian style English made side table by Bevan Funnel. This lovely table has a generous size and a simple elegance to the polished mahogan...
Mahogany
Vintage Country Style Wooden Oval Dining Table with Turned Spindle Legs
Located in Toronto, CA
A fine vintage English oak oval dining table by Titchmarsh & Goodwin, displaying the timeless craftsmanship for which this esteemed maker is renowned. Constructed in solid oak wi...
Oak
Side Table, Single Pedestal with Antique Base, Walnut Wood
Located in Toronto, CA
A tall side table in walnut with a single pedestal with cabriole foot base. Scalloped shape top.
Walnut
English Mahogany Round Poker Table
By Jonathan Charles
Located in Westwood, NJ
The poker table blends Regency-style elegance with practical features for gaming. Made from rich mahogany, its round top has a leather playing surface and a raised edge to keep cards...
Leather, Wood
Vintage Oval Mahogany Tilt Top Dining Table by William Tillman 20th Century
By William Tillman
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful Regency Revival flame mahogany and satin wood banded oval dining table that was made by the Master Cabinet maker William Tillman and bears his label on the under...
Brass
Early 19th Century Round, folding Demi Lune Mahogany Game Table, German
Located in Madrid, EX
This beautiful early 19th Century Game Table is quite a piece... when folded, it makes for an elegant demi-lune console table, perfect for an entrance way or samller room. When opene...
Mahogany
Georgian Isle of Man Tilt-Top Mahogany Center Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Handsome Georgian style Isle of Man or Manx tripod center table crafted from mahogany. The 19th century table features a round tilt-top supported by a pedestal tripod form base with ...
Brass
1920s English Georgian Style Round Mahogany Conference Table
Located in Queens, NY
English Georgian style (circa 1920s) large round mahogany center / conference table with 4 fluted legs having dark brass feet emanating from a pedestal base (ten 12\" deep circular e...
Brass
19th Century Round Regency Mahogany & Walnut Tilt-top Table
Located in Solebury, PA
A stunning 19th-century Regency mahogany and walnut tilt-top table is adorned with delicate inlaid banding of satinwood that subtly enhances its refined profile and classic proportio...
Mahogany, Satinwood, Walnut
