Fine Holland & Sons Walnut Inlaid & Carved Bureau Plat / Writing Table

Fine Victorian Walnut Inlaid Bureau Plat / Writing table Stamped Holland & Sons Walnut shaped top, with thumb mould edge Leaf & Floral inlay around top Black leather inset writing surface with gilt tooling decoration Walnut veneer on apron with tulip banding inlay Single drawer with mahogany linings Holland & Sons stamped on top of drawer Walnut French Cabriole shaped legs, with fine carved detail Exceptionally fine quality table Holland and Sons Antique Furniture (1803 – 1942) were extremely good cabinet makers and they specialised in fine quality furniture. Holland and Sons were founded in 1803 by William Holland. Holland and Sons soon started to expand quickly and by 1851, they employed over 350 cabinet makers. By 1852 they took on the prestigious firm of Thomas Dowbiggin of 23 Mount Street, London, who had previously made the throne for Victoria’s Coronation. William Holland had the firm expanding at a rapid rate and became so well known, they became cabinetmakers and upholsters to the Queen. Their first commission was for Osborne House in 1845, supplying furniture in the Queen’s favourite design, ‘Louis Xvi style’ from France. They continued to supply furniture for Osborne House and gained further commissions for Windsor Castle, . They were part of many of the important international exhibitions including London in 1862, Vienna in 1873, Paris in 1867 and 1872. They gained worldwide fame for their magnificent designs and quality cabinetmaking, throughout the Victorian era. Holland and sons stayed as a family run business, but sadly closed in 1942.