William James Antiques and Interiors

Description

A fabulous pair of deep and wide seated armchairs by Holland & Sons. Having sprung seats and backs with original horsehair, raised on turned walnut legs with the original castors. Currently upholstered in a pink velvet with strong firm frames. English, Circa 1865, Atb.

Dimensions: Height: 75 cm - 29 1/2 Inches, Width: 77.5 cm - 30 1/2 Inches, Depth: 89 cm - 35 Inches

Price inclusive of courier delivery within England & Wales

The firm of Holland & Sons (1803–1942) became from 1843 one of the largest and most successful cabinet makers, and a rival to Gillows of Lancaster and London. The company's labelled Day books are now housed in the Victoria and Albert Museum Archive of Art and Design where they present a virtual 'who's who' of nineteenth century society.

Established in 1803 by Stephen Taprell and William Holland, a relation of the architect Henry Holland (architect). Always on the leading edge of fashion, Holland & Sons employed some of England’s foremost designers and participated in all of the International Exhibitions of 1851, 1855, 1862, 1867, 1872 and 1878. Holland and Sons also participated in many of the leading international exhibitions including London in 1862, Vienna in 1873 and Paris in 1867 and 1872.