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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$4,441
H 63 in W 51.19 in D 27.56 in
FINE ANTIQUE 1920'S BURR WALNUT HAND CARVED DRESSING TABLE WITH FOLDING MiRRORS
Located in Pulborough, GB
Antiques of London Fine Antique 1920s Burr Walnut Hand Carved Dressing Table with Folding Mirrors A fine antique 1920s burr walnut dressing table, beautifully made with hand car...
Walnut
Antique Queen Anne Style Burr Walnut Dressing Table
Located in London, GB
A stunning antique Queen Anne style burr walnut dressing table, made in England by Beresford and Hicks, dating from the 1930’s. This is of outstanding quality, it is really well mad...
Mirror, Walnut
$3,416
H 70.87 in W 85.44 in D 21.26 in
Exceptional Large Gothic English Victorian Burr Walnut Dressing Table Vanity
Located in Leicester, GB
An exceptional large vanity with six drawers, two cabinets and triple dressing mirrors. Circa 1900's. Made in England to the highest quality with fully panelled wooden back mirrors, ...
Mahogany, Walnut
Outstanding Quality Antique Burr Walnut Dressing Table
Located in Suffolk, GB
Outstanding quality antique burr walnut dressing table having three original bevel edge mirrors in burr walnut frames above a single shaped drawer. It boasts an exceptional quality ...
Brass
$1,475Sale Price|20% Off
H 57.29 in W 25.99 in D 17.33 in
Fine Walnut Dressing table Queen Anne Revival circa 1920s
By Waring & Gillow
Located in Dereham, GB
Fine Walnut & Burr Walnut Lowboy Dressing table, Queen Anne Revival circa 1920s Arch Shaped Swing mirror, Swivels on ball with pinch screws. Tapering Supports each side with u...
Walnut
$3,200
H 62.38 in W 30.63 in D 20.13 in
French 19th Century Empire-Style Mahogany Dressing Table with Mirror
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This exceptional mahogany dressing table is complete with its original mercury glass pivoting mirror and white marble top. The mirror exhibits some foxing and is framed with beautifu...
Ormolu
$2,800
H 34.5 in W 18.5 in D 9.25 in
Queen Anne Style Walnut Bureau Dressing Mirror, English, 19th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
An English dressing mirror in the Queen Anne style, made in walnut and burl walnut with oak secondary wood, 19th century. The rectangular plate has a shaped, arched top and sits in a...
Brass
$9,824
H 62.21 in W 47.25 in D 14.97 in
1920s Antique Vanity Baroque Venetian, Dressing Table, Hand Carved Walnut & Burl
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Early 20th century, antique vanity or entrance console, entry mirror on a hand carved walnut frame, with a gold leaf surface finish. Venetian Baroque cabinet in walnut and burl walnu...
Mirror, Burl, Walnut
$8,450
H 64.75 in W 36.5 in D 20.5 in
Antique Karl Johan Dressing Table/Vanity & Mirror in Mahogany w/ Rococo Carvings
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
An exquisite Karl Johan dressing table or vanity in fine West Indies mahogany with elaborate floral and foliate rococo carvings along the mirror frame and center pedestal base. Offer...
Mahogany
$3,074
H 56.3 in W 36.23 in D 17.33 in
Antique French Empire Mahogany Dressing Table & Mirror 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is an elegant Antique French Empire Flame Mahogany dressing table, circa 1870 in date. The shaped rectangular mirror is flanked by cylindrical columns and adorned with gilded ...
Bronze, Ormolu
FINE BURR WALNUT QUEEN ANNE REVIVAL DRESSING TABLE BUILT iN LAMPS TRIFOLD MIRROR
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this Fine Burr Walnut Dressing Table with Triptych Mirror, Queen Anne Revival, Circa 1920 Please note: The delivery fee shown in ...
Glass, Hardwood
Important Burr & Burl Gothic Antique Dressing Table with Polished Brass Fittings
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare and important, Museum quality, Gothic style Antique Burr & Burl Walnut Dressing table with...
Mirror, Walnut
FULLY RESTORED AESTHETIC MOVEMENT AMBOYNA EBONY ANTiQUE VICTORIAN DRESSING TABLE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning, hand made in England Aesthetic Movement Dressing table...
Mirror, Amboyna
LOVELY VINTAGE ENGLISH BURR WALNUT DRESSING TABLE, MIRROR AND SiDE CHAIR
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage Burr Walnut English Dressing table, Mirror and side chair Please note the delivery fee...
Brass
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
PAIR OF FULLY RESTORED ANTIQUE CiRCA 1815 REGENCY WALNUT CONSOLE TABLES & MIRROr
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this exquisite suite of fully restored Regency circa 1810-1820 Console tables with matching pier mirrors P...
Mirror, Walnut
