Lambs of Manchester Antique Furniture

Lamb of Manchester

Lambs of Manchester were a renowned cabinet making firm, founded by James Lamb. He was a Manchester cabinetmaker who started in the mid Victorian era. James Lamb was born in 1816, he joined the family business and turned it into a high class interior design, decorating and furnishing firm. The firm had a cabinet making workshop in Castleford and their main gallery in John Dalton Street, Manchester, with vast furniture showrooms over three floors showing their quality pieces for sale.

Lambs of Manchester was to go onto international success winning medals at the London 1862 Exhibition and the Paris 1867 Exhibition.

James Lamb died in 1903, his obituary appeared in The Journal of Decorative Art and British Decorators where it stated that:

His name was a synonym for the best in everything that he did from 1850 – 1885, and he towered over everybody in Lancashire and Yorkshire as maker of high class furniture. His name for 50years stood as a landmark for all that was best in both spheres of industrial art.

Lambs of Manchester employed famous designers of the calibre of Charles Bevan, Bruce Talbert and W.J Estall and were especially well known for their Arts & Crafts furniture.

You know you are buying quality, when you buy antique furniture by the furniture makers Lambs of Manchester.

Here at Driscolls Antiques, on Antiques World we have had many pieces by Lambs and some examples are below.

This Sensational 19th Century Burr Pollard Oak Victorian Antique Chest of Drawers is by the renowned makers Lambs of Manchester and dates from ca. 1880 and has unusual Arts & Crafts decorative beadings. It came with a letter from the V&A Museum.

Sensational Burr Pollard Oak Victorian Antique Chest of Drawers by Lambs of Manchester Sensational Burr Pollard Oak Victorian Antique Chest of Drawers by Lambs of Manchester

This unusual Lambs Of Manchester Figured Pollard Oak Antique Victorian Writing Table, has a burgundy leather writing insert and stationary compartment.

Unusual Lambs Of Manchester Figured Pollard Oak Antique Victorian Writing Table Unusual Lambs Of Manchester Figured Pollard Oak Antique Victorian Writing Table

This Spectacular Lambs Of Manchester Burr Walnut Antique Credenza has ebonized edges, stunning inlay and ornamental decoration.

Spectacular Lambs Of Manchester Burr Walnut Antique CredenzaLambs of Manchester

This Spectacular 19th century Lambs Figured Burr Walnut Antique Victorian Cabinet dates from around 1860, with elegant turned reeded columns.

Spectacular Lambs of Manchester Figured Burr Walnut Antique Victorian Cabinet Spectacular Lambs of Manchester Figured Burr Walnut Antique Victorian Cabinet

Constructed by the Renowned Cabinet Makers Lamb of Manchester, This Quality Pedestal desk dates from around 1870.  It has a beautifully figured moulded top above a central drawer over knee hole. Each pedestal has a mahogany lined drawer above two cupboard doors.

Superb Quality Lambs of Manchester Victorian Mahogany Antique Pedestal Desk Superb Quality Lambs of Manchester Victorian Mahogany Antique Pedestal Desk

Stamped by Lamb, This quality writing table has four beautifully turned legs with unusual double turned cross stretchers.

Quality Victorian Arts And Crafts Walnut Antique Side / Writing Table by Lambs of Manchester Quality Victorian Arts And Crafts Walnut Antique Side / Writing Table by Lambs of Manchester

These Fabulous Quality Victorian Solid Walnut Antique Pair Of Lambs Office Chairs have curved scrolled arms and beautifully turned upright supports. They have been marvellously upholstered in a burgundy leather with studded trim. Due to this unique design these chairs are incredibly comfortable.

Fabulous Quality Victorian Solid Walnut Antique Pair Of Office Chairs by Lambs Lambs Victorian Solid Walnut Antique Pair Of Office Chairs

 

 

 

4 Comments. Leave new

  • Isabella Whiteley
    November 27, 2014 1:04 pm

    I have a double,breakfront wardrobe in mahogany,made by the above firm, which has been in my possession since 1997.
    The outer wardrobes are glass fronted. The middle section consists of a linen press with draw-out shelves above and a 5-drawer chest beneath.
    Inside the top, right-hand drawer is imprinted the following: LAMB MANCHESTER 2363.
    The three units sit neatly on a breakfront base and the whole is surmounted by an attractive cornice.
    I am wondering if this is a unique piece and what it might be worth.

    Reply
    • We have seen some superb large pieces by Lambs but they also custom made pieces so it may be unique. I would really need to see it in person to offer a valuation but it does sound like a stunning piece so will hold a good value
      Kind regards
      James

      Reply
  • Isabella Whiteley
    September 26, 2018 9:01 am

    I have a double,breakfront wardrobe in mahogany,made by the above firm, which has been in my possession since 1997.
    The outer wardrobes are glass fronted. The middle section consists of a linen press with draw-out shelves above and a 5-drawer chest beneath.
    Inside the top, right-hand drawer is imprinted the following: LAMB MANCHESTER 2363.
    The three units sit neatly on a breakfront base and the whole is surmounted by an attractive cornice.
    I am wondering if this is a unique piece and what it might be worth.

    Reply
    • We have seen some superb large pieces by Lambs but they also custom made pieces so it may be unique. I would really need to see it in person to offer a valuation but it does sound like a stunning piece so will hold a good value
      Kind regards
      James

      Reply

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