George IV Goncalo Alves Library Table Attributed to Gillows

Item Description & Information

A rare and exceptionally fine George IV library table attributed to the renowned firm of Gillows of Lancaster and London. Executed in rich Goncalo Alves (tigerwood), the rectangular top with finely nulled mouldings sits above a frieze with drawers to either end, raised on bold ribbed and lapet-carved legs united by a stretcher and terminating in leaf-carved feet with brass castors.

Of superb quality and elegant proportions, this table displays the exceptional craftsmanship, choice of exotic timbers, and architectural strength for which Gillows was celebrated during the Regency period. The warm, figured Goncalo Alves glows with a deep, lustrous patina, highlighting the crisp carving and refined details.

For a similar pair of tables also in Goncalo Alves, see Stuart (S.E.), Gillows of Lancaster and London, 1730-1840, page 263, Plate 267, and page 268, Plate 274 for a drawing of a rosewood table ordered by Ferguson & Co in 1825.

This outstanding library table embodies the very best of late Regency design — masculine yet refined, practical yet sculptural. With its rich exotic timber, bold carved details, and impeccable Gillows attribution, it stands as a centrepiece of distinction and historical importance. Perfect for a library, study, drawing room, or grand hallway, this table brings instant authority, intellectual elegance, and timeless English craftsmanship to any interior.

Ideal for the serious collector or connoisseur seeking museum-quality Regency furniture by one of Britain’s foremost cabinetmaking firms.

Measurements: 74.5 cm (H); 91.5 cm (W); 56 cm (D). 

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