Simpoles of Manchester was a specialist office furniture manufacturer and was established in the late 19th Century. They made useful pieces of antique furniture from desks to filing cupboards and were one of the leading office furniture manufacturers in the Art Deco period of the 1930s. Unfortunately there is not much on record of the firm but we have had some lovely pieces by them and we often get them in stock. They use quality timbers such as Oak or Walnut and if you are interested in purchasing pieces by this maker or quality antique furniture please visit our current stock here.
Below are previous examples that we have sold –
This Stunning Antique Golden Oak Antique Edwardian Wellington Chest by Simpoles of Manchester has the name pained on the top edge, it has seven drawers and unusual handles.
This Large Art Deco Limed Oak Desk by Simpoles had an unusual locking mechanism and instructions in the drawer.
Dating ca. 1890 this Victorian Oak and Walnut Writing Table is a very early model by the renowned office furniture makers Simpoles. The original makers brass plaque was visible and it stands on four beautifully turned legs with castors.
This Quality Oak Simpoles Stacking Barristers Antique Bookcase is from the Edwardian era, ca. 1910. It has four sections, each with two leaded glazed doors and decorative brass handles. This fine bookcase has the original makers stamp ‘Simpoles Chapter Bookcase’ and stands on Ogee Bracket feet.
This Huge Edwardian Oak Antique Pedestal Desk By Simpoles Of Manchester dates from around 1920. It is unique in design as this fantastic desk enables two people to sit at the same side. The stamp was clearly visible on the brass lock.
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I would like to thank you for the efforts you have made in writing this article. Im positive that it will be very popular. It has good and valuable content which is very rare these days. I am hoping the same best work from you in the future as well. Thanks…
Thanks for the info. I recently acquired an oak twin pedestal rolltop desk with the same logo as pictured in your image at the top of this page, but mine reads “Simpoles Liverpool” rather than “Manchester”. Doug, Canberra, Australia
I also have a roll top desk that says Simpole Liverpool. Did you every learn more about yours? Every search seems to reference the Manchester logo and not Liverpool.
Good morning
We have found a Simpoles Manchester captains chair. Badly in need of renovation, all mechanisms and spindles are intact. Any advice where to start in restoring it ?
Hi
Is it just the finish you are looking to restore? and do you want to revive the original finish?
If so I would first clean the wood using a polish reviver
https://antiquesworld.co.uk/antique-furniture/priory-polishes-polish-reviver-150ml/
and then once clean I would use several thin coats of finishing wax by Priory polishes
https://antiquesworld.co.uk/antique-furniture/priory-polishes-antique-furniture-finishing-wax-polish/
I hope this helps
James
Just watching an American film and a lady has a nice roll top desk made by Simpoles of Manchester. Lovely piece I grew up in Manchester, hence the interest.
I would love to know how it got to America, I’m sure there is a tale there!
Hi
Many pieces were imported to the US by English cabinet makers but it would be lovely to know all the history of these pieces and who used them
Many thanks
James