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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A Very Fine 19th Century Library Table
By Holland & Sons
Located in Dublin, IE
A very fine 19th Century fruitwood library table by the London maker 'Holland', of exceptional quality and fabulously hand carved with gorgeously rich patination. The well figured, ...
Fruitwood
Stunning 19th Century Mahogany Partners Desk Stamped by Holland & Sons
By Holland & Sons
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A stunning 19th-century mahogany partners desk by Holland & Sons. Nine drawers on one side and two cupboards on the other. The top is fitted with a newly tooled light burgundy leathe...
Mahogany
Rare Victorian Holland and Sons Double Sided Hardwood Partner Desk Writing Table
By Holland & Sons
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning rare and original early Victorian Holland and Son’s mahogany double sided library table or ...
Leather, Hardwood
19th Century Satinwood & Parcel Gilt Games Table by Holland & Sons
By Holland & Sons
Located in Dublin, IE
A superb 19th century satinwood and parcel gilt games table, the rectangular fold-over top with a gilt moulded edge, opening on telescope action to a purple baize playing surface, above a plain frieze, raised on fluted taped legs ending in brass caps and castors, stamped HOLLAND & SONS..... circa 1860 English Footnote: Holland and Sons, was first established as Taprell and Holland in 1803 in reference to its two founders. Following a brief period in which the firm was known as Taprell, Holland & Son c.1835-43, William Holland...
Satinwood
Early Victorian Rosewood Writing Table by Holland and Sons
By Holland & Sons
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
The rectangular gilt tooled leather inset top above two short frieze drawers, on fluted ring-turned baluster twin columnar end supports, terminating in recessed castors, one drawer s...
Rosewood
$42,335Sale Price|20% Off
Holland and Sons 19thC Mahogany and Giltwood Console Table
By Holland & Sons
Located in Reepham, GB
A mahogany and giltwood console table, in the manner of Gottfried Semper, mid 19th century, with marble top over a frieze drawer stamped ‘Holland & Sons’, supported by four lion monopodia.
Marble
Small Victorian Oak and Ebony Partner’s Desk, Attributed to Holland and Sons
By Holland & Sons
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A small Victorian oak and ebony partner’s desk, attributed to Holland and Son, the shaped rectangular leather-inset top set above a knee-hole with a...
Ebony, Oak
19th Century Satinwood Centre Table Stamped Holland & Sons
By Holland & Sons
Located in Dublin, IE
A very fine 19th century Satinwood centre table by Holland & Sons. The table is of finely figured Satinwood with a circular tilt-top above a baluster column with three S-scroll and l...
Satinwood
Victorian Birch or Satinwood Writing Table, Attributed to Holland and Sons
By Holland & Sons
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A Victorian birch or satinwood writing table, attributed to Holland and Sons, the leather-inset top with moulded edges above a disguised single frieze drawer, the end supports compri...
Ceramic, Leather, Birch, Kingwood, Satinwood, Tulipwood
Late Regency Rosewood Writing Table
Located in Altrincham, GB
Late Regency Rosewood Writing Table with Mahogany Lined Drawer, Octagonal End Supports, and Blind Castors to the Bun Feet 56"w x 28"d x ...
Rosewood
Very fine 19th Century Italian Walnut Marquetry Tripod Occasional Table
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A very fine antique 19th century Italian walnut marquetry pedestal tripod occasional table, from the Sorrento region in fine walnut marquetry ...
Walnut
19th Century Swedish Black Painted Pine Partner’s Desk
Located in Round Top, TX
19th-century pine partner’s desk with a newer black painted finish, gently distressed to reveal natural pine beneath and suit the age and character of the piece. Designed for use fro...
Pine, Paint
$5,500
H 31.5 in W 42 in D 60 in
19th Century Oak Partners Desk, Leather Writing Surface, Brass Hardware
Located in Toronto, CA
A wonderful probably, 19th century oak partners desk, with a leather writing surface. Each side has a bank of drawers and a cupboard door for serious storage, or you can put both ban...
Oak
Early 19th Century Oak Refectory Library Table with Two Drawers
Located in Round Top, TX
This handsome baroque oak library table with two functioning drawers has heavily turned legs and an attractive X lower stretcher. Note the rich patina of the top, and different color...
Oak
Regency Rosewood Writing Table
Located in Essex, MA
With a rectangular top with new inset brown leather and cross banded edge over a frieze containing one long drawer , raised on circular tapered reeded legs ending on brass casters. P...
Leather, Rosewood
19th-Century Italian Rococo Painted and Giltwood Console Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautifully timeworn and sculptural 19th-century Italian Rococo console, exquisitely carved in bold, asymmetrical scrolls and pierced floral motifs. This dramatic wall-mount consol...
Wood, Giltwood, Paint
19th Century Walnut / Burr Walnut English Game / Card Table
Located in Savannah, GA
This is a game table made in England, circa 1870. The table is made of walnut and burr walnut. The top has a fabulous quality cut of the finest burr walnut. The 4 sides of the top ar...
Walnut, Burl
Superb Regency Rosewood Library Writing Table
Located in Swadlincote, GB
A top quality Regency rosewood writing table wth green leather sciver, outstanding double twist legs and stretcher base, with a lovely colour and in super condition. 30" high 45" le...
Rosewood
19th Century Giltwood Marble-Top Console Table
Located in Sofia, BG
19th century giltwood black marble-top console table with very detailed carvings. France, circa 1860.
Belgian Black Marble
19th Century Rosewood Game, Card Table
Located in Savannah, GA
This is a rosewood game, card table made in England, circa 1850. The top has rounded corners and a nicely molded edge. The top spins open to reveal storage for game pieces, cards, et...
Rosewood
$1,875Sale Price|25% Off
H 28.5 in W 34.5 in D 23 in
19th Century French Provincial Fruitwood Writing Table Desk
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Diminutive size 19th century French provincial writing table or desk. The table is constructed from fruitwood with a warm patina and lovely wood grain patterns. Fronted by a single s...
Fruitwood
Nineteenth Century English Oak Library Table by Holland & Sons
By Holland & Sons
Located in London, GB
A Nineteenth century Holland & Sons library table, circa 1830s, oak with gilt-tooled leather skiver, raised on lambrequin carved turned and tapered legs, with brass castors. Dimensi...
Oak
A George IV Century Holland and Sons Writing Table
By Holland & Sons
Located in London, England
A very fine mahogany writing table on four masculine legs, terminating in cope castors with two drawers above, deep rich timber top with stamp. England, 1820 H 80 x W 122 x D 57 cm...
Brass
Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Writing Table by Holland & Sons
By Holland & Sons
Located in London, GB
A superb antique Victorian leather top writing table / desk in burr walnut. This was made in England by Holland & Sons, it dates from around 1860-1880. The quality is outstanding, t...
Leather, Walnut
Sold
H 29.73 in W 47.64 in D 31.11 in
ANTIQUE CIRCA 1840 POLLARD OAK BROWN LEATHER TOP WRiTING LIBRARY TABLE DESK
By Holland & Sons
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning rare and original Circa 1840 Pollard Oak Library writing table or desk with Chestnut Brown lea...
Leather, Oak
Victorian Library Table by Holland & Sons
By Holland & Sons
Located in New Orleans, LA
This handsome library table is a remarkable example of the English furnishings that represented wealthy Victorian tastes. The piece is attributed to Holland & Sons, a firm regarded as one of the most important cabinetmakers of the era. Crafted of rich mahogany with gilt brass mounts and a tooled leather writing surface, this table characterizes the superb craftsmanship of Holland & Sons and exudes Victorian elegance. The well-known British cabinetmaking firm of Holland & Sons was considered the top of their class in their day. Found in 1803 by William Holland...
Leather, Mahogany
Sold
H 29.14 in W 33.08 in D 17.72 in
19th Century Satinwood & Parcel Gilt Games / Card Table by Holland & Sons
By Holland & Sons
Located in Dublin, IE
A superb 19th century satinwood and parcel gilt games table, the rectangular fold-over top with a gilt moulded edge, opening on telescope action to a purple baize playing surface, ab...
Satinwood
Sold
H 28.94 in W 40.75 in D 22.45 in
English Regency Mahogany Library Writing Table by Holland & Sons
By Holland & Sons
Located in Dublin, IE
A very fine English regency mahogany library writing table by Holland & Sons, the top with a moulded edge above a pair of frieze drawers, raised on tapered end supports carved with A...
Ebony, Mahogany
Sold
H 28.75 in W 42.13 in D 42.52 in
Antique Victorian Burr Walnut & Ebonised Card Table Holland & Sons, 19th Century
By Holland & Sons
Located in London, GB
This is an attractive English antique Victorian burr walnut and ebonised card table, with impressed makers mark of the renowned cabinet makers Holl...
Ormolu
Mid-Victorian Free-Standing Walnut Writing Table by Holland and Sons
By Holland & Sons
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A mid-Victorian free-standing walnut writing table by Holland and Sons, the rectangular top with two frieze drawers, raised on turned, tapering cylindrical legs, with the original kn...
Walnut
Exceptional 19th Century Centre Table with Thuya Wood Top by Holland & Sons
By Holland & Sons
Located in London, GB
An exhibition quality table by Holland & Sons Constructed in thuyawood, with satinwood and tulipwood used in the cross banding and inlays, and having finely cast ormolu mounts u...
Ormolu, Bronze
19th Century English Revolving Top Table
By Holland & Sons
Located in New Orleans, LA
This extremely rare revolving top table is a remarkable example of the English Victorian furniture that perfectly represents wealthy Victor...
Wood
Handsome Oak Writing Desk, England, circa 1870
By Holland & Sons
Located in Culver City, CA
Handsome Oak Writing Desk, circa 1870 Sturdy construction with brass hardware and ornate detailing throughout. Made by Holland & Sons, London.
Brass