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Holland & Sons

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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.

On 1stDibs, find antique Holland & Sons tables, cabinets, seating and more.

Holland & Son, Late Regency Rosewood Chiffoniere
By Holland & Sons
Located in Altrincham, GB
Holland & Son, Late Regency Rosewood Waterfall Bookcase/Chiffoniere with Scroll Supports, Brass Grill Fronted Doors on Plinth Base - 42"w x 17"d x 64"h
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1820s English Regency Antique Holland & Sons

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Brass

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, ...
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19th Century English Antique Holland & Sons

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Fruitwood

A Very Fine 19th Century Library Table
A Very Fine 19th Century Library Table
H 28.75 in W 45.25 in D 25.75 in
Pair Antique English Aesthetic Movement X Frame Stretcher Hall Side Chairs
By Holland & Sons
Located in London, GB
A pair of antique English Aesthetic movement X frame stretcher side chairs. Attributed to Holland & Sons, each with a rosewood moulded frame with scrolled uprights, chamfered supp...
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19th Century English Antique Holland & Sons

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Upholstery, Rosewood

West Indian Satinwood Gentleman’s Compactum/Press Attributed to Holland & Sons
By Holland & Sons
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A West Indian satinwood gentleman’s compactum/press attributed to Holland & Sons, of rectangular form with central cupboard doors opening to reveal four slides, flanked on both sides with five banks of drawers, decorated throughout with book matched veneers, orignal turned knob handles. English, circa 1840. 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, taking a leading part in the decoration and furnishing of Osborne House...
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1840s English Antique Holland & Sons

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Satinwood

19th Century, Holland and Son Armchair
By Holland & Sons
Located in Batley, GB
A superb mid-19th century deep seated armchair by Holland & sons. Raised on walnut legs all capped with the original W Hopkins & son's brass caste...
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Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Holland & Sons

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Walnut

19th Century, Holland and Son Armchair
19th Century, Holland and Son Armchair
H 35.44 in W 28.35 in D 39.38 in
19thC Holland & Sons Mahogany Linen Press / Wardrobe
By Holland & Sons
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1880 19thC Holland & Sons 19th Mahogany Linen Press / Wardrobe with a lovely aged foxed mirror (5 sections) Excellent form and quality as expected from Holland & Sons - stamped...
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1870s English Antique Holland & Sons

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Mahogany

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...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Holland & Sons

Materials

Satinwood

ANTIQUE CIRCA 1840 POLLARD OAK BROWN LEATHER TOP WRiTING LIBRARY TABLE DESK
By Holland & Sons
Located in GB
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...
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1840s English Early Victorian Antique Holland & Sons

Materials

Leather, Oak

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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.
Questions About Holland & Sons
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Gouda 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, 2022
    Yes, 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To 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.

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