Holland & Sons Furniture
British
One of the most influential and successful British furniture manufacturers of the Victorian era, Holland & Sons was renowned for its superb quality. It would be difficult to find collectors unfamiliar with Holland — or its rival, Gillows of Lancaster and London — as the company was a leader in neoclassical and Gothic furniture and interior design in the early to mid-1800s, using only the richest of hardwoods and the finest of metals. Antique Holland & Sons chairs, storage cabinets and tables frequently featured rare-specimen wood marquetry and engraved ivory inlays. The manufacturer’s designs grace the collections of museums around the world and can still be found in the royal homes of Europe.
Two cabinetmakers, Stephen Taprell and William Holland, opened a small joinery in 1815 near Buckingham Palace in London, England, and named it Taprell & Holland. Holland was a relative of the acclaimed Regency architect Henry Holland, the famous gardener and landscape architect Lancelot "Capability" Brown, and the former Member of Parliament Richard Bateman-Robson. This familial edge provided the needed influence for the company among the aristocracy, and their business saw immediate prosperity.
The firm traded under the name Taprell, Holland & Son for a period, and when Taprell retired in 1843, Holland took over the company and changed the name to Holland & Sons. Holland decided to diversify and began offering a broad range of services to the very wealthy — arranging furniture and household decoration rentals, managing funerals and even providing plumbing services. By 1851, they employed over 350 people.
Queen Victoria and Prince Albert commissioned Holland & Sons to supply the entire furnishings of their private homes — Osborne House, Balmoral Castle, Sandringham House and Marlborough House. The Monarch’s satisfaction with Holland and Son’s furnishings led to the company being granted the Royal Warrant of Appointment, affording the owners the opportunity to display the coveted “By Appointment of HM The Queen” mark and her Coat of Arms above the entrance to their offices.
Other Holland & Sons furniture commissions of note include the London Union Club, the Athenaeum Hotel in London, Arundel Castle in West Essex and the All Souls College in Oxford. The firm was also involved in the funerals of Prince Albert and the mother of Queen Victoria — both in 1861 — and contributed works to the 1901 coronation of Edward VII when they made the throne for his wife, Queen Alexandra.
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Creator: Holland & Sons
Dealer: Butchoff Antiques
Substantial 19th Century Figured Burr Walnut Partners' Desk by Holland & Sons
By Holland & Sons
Located in London, GB
A Substantial Walnut Partners' Desk
By Holland & Sons
A fully fitted partners desk with identical arrangements to both sides, constructed using finely figured walnut and with a tool...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Holland & Sons Furniture
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Rare & Large Pollard Oak Bookcase by Holland & Sons of London
By Holland & Sons
Located in London, GB
A Substantial Pollard Oak Library Bookcase
by Holland & Sons
Of low breakfront form, the whole bookcase constructed using a fine pollard oak and inlaid with a variety of specimen woods, having a continuous frieze with carved Vitruvian waves, below, the four doors separated by pilasters headed by carved capitals and rosettes; the outer glazed doors enclosing shelved interiors flanking the central pair of panelled doors with fine symmetrical marquetry decoration of foliate scrolls and flowers. Supported on a moulded plinth base. The doors stamped "Holland & Sons."
English, circa 1850
Founded in 1803 by Stephen Taprell and William Holland, a relation of the architect Henry Holland, Holland & Sons swiftly emerged as a preeminent furniture manufacturer during the 19th century.
The firm's exceptional craftsmanship and dedication caught the attention of the Royal Family, earning them the Royal Warrant early in Queen Victoria's reign. This marked the beginning of their significant involvement in adorning and furnishing some of the most esteemed royal residences, including Osborne House, Sandringham, Balmoral, Windsor Castle, and the residences of the Prince and Princess of Wales at Marlborough House...
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19th Century English Antique Holland & Sons Furniture
Materials
Oak
English Mahogany and Ormolu Partners Desk with Red Leather, 19th Century
By Holland & Sons
Located in London, GB
A Very Fine Partners Library Desk by Holland & Sons
Constructed in mahogany and having splendid gilt bronze accents. Of freestanding pedestal form, rising from plinth bases, dress...
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19th Century English Georgian Antique Holland & Sons Furniture
Materials
Ormolu
19th Century English Mahogany Bombé Shape Wine Cooler by Holland & Sons
By Holland & Sons
Located in London, GB
A wine cooler by Holland & Sons
Constructed in mahogany, rising from swept cabriole legs with castors; the bombe and serpentine form body having a lockable cover, with a Bramah lock, marked '124 Piccadilly', enclosing a removable silver plated rectangular container. Stamped to the inner lip 'Holland & Sons'.
Holland & Sons
Originally founded in 1803 by Stephen Taprell and William Holland, a relation of the architect Henry Holland, the firm of Holland & Sons soon became one of the largest and most successful furniture making companies in the 19th Century. The firm worked extensively for the Royal Family, being granted the Royal Warrant early in the reign of Queen Victoria, hence taking a leading part in the decoration and furnishing of Osborne House, Sandringham, Balmoral, Windsor Castle and the apartments of the Prince and Princess of Wales at Marlborough House. Holland and Sons also worked extensively for the British Government, for whom they executed over three hundred separate commissions, including the Palace of Westminster, the Victoria and Albert Museum, and oversaw the State funeral of the Duke of Wellington. Among their private commissions the firm produced a celebrated suite of bedroom furniture for the late Sir Harold Wernher at Luton Hoo.
Always at the forefront of fashion, Holland & Sons employed some of England's leading designers and participated in all of the International Exhibitions of 1851, 1855, 1862, 1867, 1872 and 1878 and the Vienna Expo of 1873.
Joseph Bramah (1749-1814) was a practical Yorkshire inventor, responsible for the first flushing toilet, a beer engine...
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Holland & Sons Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
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Holland & Sons furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Holland & Sons furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Holland & Sons furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture by Holland & Sons were created in the Victorian style in united kingdom during the 19th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Edwards & Roberts, Hampton & Sons , and Edwards and Roberts. Prices for Holland & Sons furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $896 and can go as high as $92,906, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $9,182.
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- What is Gouda Holland pottery?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Gouda Holland pottery is a type of pottery produced in the Netherlands during the early 20th century. It shares a name with the city from where it originated. Typically, Gouda pottery shows off colorful, ornate designs inspired by Art Deco and Art Nouveau designs. Shop a collection of Gouda pottery on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Yes, all Howard and Sons chairs are stamped. However, the type and location of the stamp varies. You may see a name or number on a caster wheel or foot on some pieces. Others display the stamp on a paper label sewn onto the fabric. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of expertly vetted Howard and Sons chairs.
- Is Wm Rogers & Son real silver?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024Yes, Wm Rogers & Son is real silver. However, most pieces aren't solid silver. The silversmith worked predominantly in silver plate, which is a base metal finished with a thin layer of genuine silver. Shop a selection of Wm Rogers & Sons silver wares from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To spot an authentic Howard & Sons chair, first look for a name or number on the inside of the back foot. There may also be a paper label sewn into the hessian or a name stamp on the wheel. On 1stDibs, you can shop a collection of expertly vetted Howard & Sons chairs from some of the world’s top sellers.