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Vintage Gillows Style Burr Walnut Writing Table Desk 20th Century

Vintage Gillows Style Burr Walnut Writing Table Desk 20th Century | Ref. no. 00775W | Regent Antiques
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  • Vintage Gillows Style Burr Walnut Writing Table Desk 20th Century | Ref. no. 00775W | Regent Antiques
  • Vintage Gillows Style Burr Walnut Writing Table Desk 20th Century | Ref. no. 00775W | Regent Antiques
  • Vintage Gillows Style Burr Walnut Writing Table Desk 20th Century | Ref. no. 00775W | Regent Antiques
  • Vintage Gillows Style Burr Walnut Writing Table Desk 20th Century | Ref. no. 00775W | Regent Antiques
  • Vintage Gillows Style Burr Walnut Writing Table Desk 20th Century | Ref. no. 00775W | Regent Antiques
  • Vintage Gillows Style Burr Walnut Writing Table Desk 20th Century | Ref. no. 00775W | Regent Antiques
  • Vintage Gillows Style Burr Walnut Writing Table Desk 20th Century | Ref. no. 00775W | Regent Antiques
  • Vintage Gillows Style Burr Walnut Writing Table Desk 20th Century | Ref. no. 00775W | Regent Antiques
  • Vintage Gillows Style Burr Walnut Writing Table Desk 20th Century | Ref. no. 00775W | Regent Antiques
  • Vintage Gillows Style Burr Walnut Writing Table Desk 20th Century | Ref. no. 00775W | Regent Antiques
  • Vintage Gillows Style Burr Walnut Writing Table Desk 20th Century | Ref. no. 00775W | Regent Antiques
  • Vintage Gillows Style Burr Walnut Writing Table Desk 20th Century | Ref. no. 00775W | Regent Antiques
  • Vintage Gillows Style Burr Walnut Writing Table Desk 20th Century | Ref. no. 00775W | Regent Antiques
  • Vintage Gillows Style Burr Walnut Writing Table Desk 20th Century | Ref. no. 00775W | Regent Antiques
  • Vintage Gillows Style Burr Walnut Writing Table Desk 20th Century | Ref. no. 00775W | Regent Antiques
  • Vintage Gillows Style Burr Walnut Writing Table Desk 20th Century | Ref. no. 00775W | Regent Antiques
  • Vintage Gillows Style Burr Walnut Writing Table Desk 20th Century | Ref. no. 00775W | Regent Antiques
  • Vintage Gillows Style Burr Walnut Writing Table Desk 20th Century | Ref. no. 00775W | Regent Antiques
  • Vintage Gillows Style Burr Walnut Writing Table Desk 20th Century | Ref. no. 00775W | Regent Antiques
  • Vintage Gillows Style Burr Walnut Writing Table Desk 20th Century | Ref. no. 00775W | Regent Antiques
Ref: 00775W
Price: £2,150.00
This is a sublime Vintage burr walnut writing table in the manner of Gillows dating from the second half of the 20th Century....

This is a sublime Vintage burr walnut writing table in the manner of Gillows dating from the second half of the 20th Century.

This elegant desk will make a wonderful addition to one room in your home, it has been crafted from beautiful burr walnut and features a striking gold tooled inset leather writing surface. 

The table has three drawers in the frieze, perfectly sized for all the stationary you could possibly need, making it not just a symbol of refinement but a practical furnishing as well.


It is raised on elegant reeded legs, reminescent of Gillows,  that terminate in brass cap castors, and it is freestanding and can be appreciaed from all sides.
 

Condition:

In excellent condition having been beautifully cleaned polished waxed and releathered in our workshops, please see photos for confirmation.

 



Dimensions in cm:

Height 77 cm x Width 149 cm x Depth 76 cm

Dimensions in inches:

Height 2 foot, 6 inches x Width 4 foot, 11 inches x Depth 2 foot, 6 inches

Our reference: 00775W

Please feel free to email or call us (+44 20 8809 9605) to arrange a viewing in our North London warehouse.

Walnut & Burr Walnut

Walnut is a hard, dense, tight- grained wood that polishes to a very smooth finish. It is a popular and attractive wood whose colour ranges from near white in the sapwood to a dark hew in the heartwood. When dried in a kiln, walnut wood tends to develop a dull brown colour, but when air-dried can become a rich purplish-brown. Because of its colour, hardness and grain, it is a prized furniture and carving wood. Walnut veneer was highly priced and the cost would reflect the ‘fanciness’ of the veneer – the more decorative, then the more expensive and desirable.

Burr walnut refers to the swirling figure present in nearly all walnut when cut and polished, and especially in the wood taken from the base of the tree where it joins the roots. However the true burr is a rare growth on the tree where hundreds of tiny branches have started to grow. Burr walnut produces some of the most complex and beautiful figuring you can find.

Walnut "burrs" were often used to make fabulous furniture.  Veneer sliced from walnut burl is one of the most valuable and highly prized by cabinet makers and prestige car manufacturers and is also a favourite material for shotgun stocks.

Gillow & Co. 
was originally founded in Lancaster in 1730. Gillow’s of Lancaster was a household name in Victorian Britain, and the firm exported furniture throughout the Empire. Key to the company’s success was the dynamic father and son team at its core.

The London branch was opened in 1775. Among Gillow’s most successful pieces during this period were those made in the Neoclassical style from original drawings by Robert Adam. In the period 1813-1820 the Gillow family gradually withdrew from personal involvement with the business.

In 1897 Gillow & Co. merged with a Liverpool firm and they henceforth traded as Waring & Gillow.







  

Dimensions in cm:

Height 77 cm x Width 149 cm x Depth 76 cm

Dimensions in inches:

Height 2 foot, 6 inches x Width 4 foot, 11 inches x Depth 2 foot, 6 inches

Shipping:

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We require that someone be home on the agreed delivery day if applicable, otherwise a redelivery fee will apply.

In accordance with Distance Selling Regulations, we offer a 14-day money back guarantee if you are not satisfied with the item.

The item must be returned in its original packaging and condition.

Unless the item is not as described in a material way, the buyer is responsible for return shipping expenses.

Buyers are fully responsible for any customs duties or local taxes that may be incurred on items sent outside of the United Kingdom, and we are not responsible for any delays in shipping or in the customs procedures of any jurisdiction, which are completely beyond our control.

Please be advised that claims for damage with certain carriers can sometimes take several months to resolve, and we would be grateful for your patience and cooperation throughout the process.

Returns will be processed and refunds issued within 2-3 business days of receipt.

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