Maple & Co Antique Furniture 1841 to 1950
Maple and Co was one the largest and most successful British furniture retailers and cabinet makers in the Late 19th Century, Victorian and Edwardian periods. They were well known for fine quality, craftsmanship and were specialists in copying old designs but bringing them up to date to the more modern trends. They produced many quality pieces of antique furniture in designs such as Hepplwhite and Chippendale but also were well known for their quality Arts & Crafts Furniture.
Maple & Co was first established by John Maple, a shopkeeper in Surrey, who later opened a furniture shop in 1841 at 145 Tottenham Court Road. It was his son, John Maple, who pushed Maples & Co to be such a huge success. With his skills in business, by the 1880s they were the largest furniture store in the world as they exported their fine antique furniture to many different countries and were well known throughout the interiors world. During the late19th and early 20th Century they had showrooms and workshops in London, Paris and Buenos Aires.
In the late 1940s, after the World War, Maple & Co started to decline in sales due to high manufacturing costs and peoples tastes changed from the traditional look to more rounded Art Deco designs. They were a little slow in the uptake of these new fashionable, fast manufactured and cheap designs so their business rapidly went into decline. They eventually joined with Waring & Gillows to become Maple, Waring & Gillow.
Driscolls antiques get many pieces of quality Maple & Co antique furniture along with any other quality antiques such as antique desks, antique chest of drawers, antique tables and antique chairs. All of our pieces are displayed clearly with description and price on our secure website and we update it daily.
Below are examples of maple and co furniture but please visit our main website, antiques world for our up to date inventory.
Early pieces were stamped with a porcelain plaque like this Spectacular Maple & Co Victorian Antique Sideboard / Cupboard
This Unusual Pair of Victorian Mahogany Antique Side Tables were stamped Maple And Co Paris and date from the late 19th Century with wonderful cross-banded edges. .
This Spectacular Figured Walnut Antique Linen Press was stamped on the drawer, it has unusual reeded moulded panels down the front of the doors.
This is a very unusual Walnut Antique Victorian Library Bookcase with the most spectacular Arts & Crafts brass hinges and fittings.
This Quality Oak ‘Maple & Co’ Victorian Antique Bookcase was made in a wonderful quarter cut golden Oak.
This Spectacular Wardrobe is truly sensational and the finest quality walnut has been used to build this breath taking piece. It has a breakfront moulded cornice above a central magnificently carved door, the two outer doors posses the original bevelled mirrors and the original brass handles.
This late 19th Century Arts & Crafts, Spectacular Large Victorian Oak Antique Wardrobe by Maple & Co dates from ca. 1880 and is of superb quality. It has a break-fronted moulded cornice above fine carved areas, has two central small cupboard doors with outstanding inlay sections showing peacocks. This is flanked by beautiful turned columns and below is two over four graduating drawers with the original handles. Both outer sections have mirrored doors and each interior has a later brass hanging rail along with hooks.
With the original makers stamp Maple & Co and dating from around 1890, this spectacular golden oak bookcase is of superb quality.
These stunning bedside cabinets date from around 1890 and posses the original circular makers stamp.
This Victorian Antique Pedestal Desk was made from Ash and has graduating oak lined drawers with the original brass handles.
This was the most amazing Exhibition Quality Maple & Co Inlaid Mahogany Antique Display Cabinet. It has the most striking moulded curved top with satinwood crossbanding, boxwood and ebony string inlay with the most stunning inlaid frieze. Beneath are two astragal glazed doors with key with working lock and the interior has two adjustable shelves with the original velvet lining.
Dating from around 1890 this Superb Quality Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Cylindrical Mahogany Desk is by the renowned makers Maple & Co of London. It has a brass gallery above a cylindrical front with decorative brass handles. The interior of the desk has a pull out writing slide with the original green tooled leather writing insert and four satinwood drawers with small brass handles. The lower section has two drawers with cock-beaded moulded edges and the original handles. This splendid antique cylinder desk stands on tapering legs with brass castors.
This Spectacular Golden Oak Antique Extending Dining Table, retains the original makers stamp, has three removable leaves, winding handle and winding mechanism. It would quite easily seat ten dinner guests comfortably.
This Quality late 19th Century Arts and Crafts, Victorian Limed Oak Antique Cupboard dates from ca. 1890 and is made by the renowned makers Maple & Co. It has two cupboard doors with raised fielded panels and it has the most spectacular quality brass handles and fittings.
This Spectacular 19th century Maple & Co Rosewood Victorian Antique Writing Table / Desk dates from ca. 1880 and has a tooled leather writing insert above a central drawer flanked by two smaller drawers all Mahogany lined, with the original decorative brass handles and beautiful inlays.
With An Unusual Drawer and Cupboard Configuration and Ample Storage, This spectacular music cabinet has been constructed by the renowned cabinet makers Maple & Co and dates from around 1900. This cabinet has been made from beautifully figured quality mahogany with satinwood cross banding and boxwood and ebony string inlays. The glazed cupboard maintains the original blue velvet lining.
Dating from ca. 1900, this Quality Maple & Co Edwardian Oak Antique Side Table / Hall Table is of nice slim proportions. It has a decorative up-stand above a figured, moulded top has two drawers with thumb mouldings and original pear drop brass handles.
This was a very unusual and rare late 19th Century Edwardian Maple & Co Golden Oak Antique Filing Cabinet / Chest with six drawers all with the original fittings, handles and filing mechanism. It has the ‘Advance Filing System’.
This is a late example of a remarkable Golden Oak Art Deco Maple Desk circa, 1930, it is a perfect example of a high quality piece that is simple and stylish.
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I have a chest that is a 2 over 2 small that has the J. Maple & Co. brand on the top of the face of a drawer. Can you help with dating this chest. It is a small chest 35w. 35 3/4h and 19 1/2d with two small drawers and two large drawers with the bottom drawer being deep and the bottom has the apron molding attached to it. It is made of mahogany solid and veneer. Any help would be appreciated.
chris sabiston
Hi
Maybe if you can send a picture, I can have a look for you
Kind regards
James
Do you have replacement hardware for Maple Co furniture.? I have a sideboard with beautiful brass drop pulls. Two are missing.
I have a Maple & Co Ladies writing desk which I wish to sell now but not sure of the price or where would be best to auction it if I cant sell it privately. Also where would be the best place to sell it, or would your company be interested in purchasing it. I have photos but there doesn’t seem to be an option to upload them. Please advise. Thanks Sheila
Hi
Maybe if you can email pictures to info@antiquesworld.co.uk and Ill take a look for you
Kind regards
James
I have a lovely sideboard that I would like to find a matching table. Could you tell me the name of the piece or any other information, age, etc?
Hi
If you can send pictures, I can take a look for you
Kind regards
James
I have an five foot long oak buffet base, with brass tear drop handles and front barley twist legs. The cupboard doors are heavily carved. There is a nameplate of Arding & Hobbs Clapham Junction inside one of the doors, but I believe it is a piece made by Maples furniture company. I discovered that Arding & Hobbs replaced the makers mark with their own trade name on furniture made by the Maple family.
I see that the trade name of Arding & Hobbs is up for sale, but can find no details of the marketability of furniture with these identifications . I would like to sell this piece but have nothing to base the price on. Would you be kind enough to advise me ?
Hi
I think Arding & Hobbs, Clapham Junction was a furniture retailer so they would buy second hand furniture, restore them and then sell them on. Unfortunately there is not a great deal of other information on this company. If it is a maple piece, there would be a plaque inside or a stamp imprinted on the top of a drawer or door. They can sometimes have numbers stamped on the back also. It would be worthwhile checking over the piece to see if any makers stamps can be seen. For me to advise on the buffet I would need to see it in the flesh or it might be worth while checking with your local antiques auction for a free valuation.
Kind regards
James
Thank you for your response. I have only just revisited your website and found it so appologies for the delay in replying. I shall have a closer look for any other identifiable marks.
Kind regards, Lesley Williams
Hi James
I have a pure All-Brass bedstead that has the Maple & Co. London brand. I would appreciate if you could help with age & value this bed. I would like to sell this piece but have no idea on the price. Would you be kind enough to advise me?
I am attaching JPEG pictures to your attention.
Kind regards, Chandrakant Golecha.
Hi
for advice and valuations Please see
https://antiquesworld.co.uk/blog/valuing-antiques/
Kind regards
James
Hi
Thanks for the reply. Can you let me know the Age of the Brass bed that has the Maple & Co. London mark. I have also forwarded the photos to info@antiquesworld.co.uk
Regards, Chandrakant Golecha
hi I have a maple and co fold down dining table which I wanted to sell but it need restoring, do you know where I can take it to sell. thanks kiran
Hi
If you are local to us you are welcome to email some pictures or alternatively maybe try your local auctioneer
Kind regards
James
Hello, I have a pair of really pretty Maple & Co chairs which I have just re-upholstered and debating if I should sell or not. Please could you advise me as to their value as I do love them and don’t want to sell them for less than they are worth.
Kind Regards,
Kathie
hi
if you can please send a photo and i will have a look for you
Kind regards
James
I have recently obtained lots of original 1960s pen and pencil drawings of proposed offices and kitchens et cetera for wealthy homes and businesses hotels from an artist named Lewin who worked for maple and co and also works for hamptons and sons london also found lots of floor plans made for moss bros when the business was expanding in the early 1960s by the famous maple and co
I resently obtain a Maple & Comp French Sever Solid Maple with top and drawer have burrel maple in Lays It is 59 1/2 inches long ,37″ high and 20 1/2 in deep. It had two draws and side cabinte on end. Top drawer has the maple lable and velvet lined for silver. The two side cabinet, one on left just has a sheft, but the one on the right has what looks like a drawer for wine and liqure decounters. It has six spaces and the entire drawer is lined in what looks like tin that has been treated. I have never seen this before, though it maybe common, I can not find anthing about it. If anyone knows, apprx. age, or any thing about it It would be appreciated. Also what type of wood was used in making the sides and botton of the drawer. Looks like oak, but not up on my woods. Thanks,.
Hi I have a maple and co wardrobe but not sure if it’s fake as it doesn’t have the royal seal
I have some furniture production factory Jon Maple,how to sell
Hi
I would try your local auctioneer or if you are local to us, send us photographs if you like.
Kind regards
James
I have a Maple & Co London Paris large dresser lovely carvings leaded cold draw wondered if anyone has a valuation I will send a photo
Hi
Thank you for your email, for advice or valuations on antiques please visit the following link
https://antiquesworld.co.uk/valuing-antiques/
Kind regards
James
Hi
I have recently acquired from my Mother a Maples and Co cocktail cabinet.It requires repolishing but otherwise is in very good condition. I think it must be from the 1930’s.Please could you send me any additional information about name of style and possible value if French polished?
Cheers
Leslie howes
Hi
It is difficult to say without seeing it, to offer valuations. maybe if you would like to email a picture and i can take a look for you
Kind regards
James
Hi! I have an armpit I bought from a friend whose parents lived in England for a few years in the 80’s. Was wondering if you could tell me anything about it and how much it is worth? I have pictures I can send.
Thanks!
Robin
Lol!!!! It changed my word! Armoire, not armpit!!!! 🙂
Im glad you dont want me to value an armpit!! ha ha
please see our blog
https://antiquesworld.co.uk/valuing-antiques/
on valuing antiques
Kind regards
James
Dear Sir,
I have a number of Maple & Co old furniture showroom catalogues eg Titled “Wood and Metal Bedsteads” and “Dining Room Library & Hall” and “Drawing Room Furniture” and “Reproductions of Old Furniture” and these are all in very good condition for there age, and I can provide images if need be, and are these of any value to the antique trade.
Thanks in advance.
Kind Regards
Lionel
Hi
I do have a couple of these old maple catalogues on furniture and I am hoping to publish some pictures on our blog soon. You can pick these up fairly reasonably, we have bought them for around £10 in the past but if you would like to send images i can gladly have a look as it may be something we can publish in the future, if they are different to what we already have
Kind regards
James
We purchased an 8 piece bedroom set in Montrose Scotland in 1979. The pieces are stamped MAPLE & CO. There are some storage stickers on the large wardrobe from the 1880s. The pieces are: chest of drawers, 2 night stands, 3 door wardrobe w/large mirror on center door, women’s vanity with mirror and tiled foot rest, wooden top washstand, table top mirror, and a marble top washstand with tiled back splash and footrest. We have looked for similar pieces and have never been able to locate anything close. The pieces are heavily inlaid. Are you familiar with similar sets? We were told the set came from a Scottish castle. Any insight would be appreciated.
Hi
Yes we have had sets like this in the past by Maple & Co but it is quite unusual to find such large matching sets still complete. Most were split up over time. It would be difficult to offer any other advice without seeing the pieces but it does sound lovely
Kind regards
James
I can send pictures to you if that would lend some insight. Do you have a preferred method? E-mail address?
James,
I noticed the stamps on the pictured pieces on this page are MAPLE&CoLd. The stamps on our pieces do not have the Ld – They are just stamped MAPLE&Co. Also, The one sticker I can get to easily is on the inside of the wardrobe middle door. It is not complete; but, it does say :
CAVENDISH HOUSE CO. LIMITED
Cheltenham
“something unreadable” & Safe Deposit Store
11/7/89 (or 84 hard to tell)
Hi
If it is Just Maple and Co it is probably a Victorian piece so possibly 1889 from your sticker. The CAVENDISH HOUSE CO. LIMITED may have been a retailer who would have sold the piece
Kind regards
James
James,
That sounds correct. A couple of the pieces have key locks. The locking mechanisms are stamped “VR” with a crown between the two letters. They also are stamped “Secure Lever Lock”. Would you like me to send pictures of the pieces? Appreciate your expertise.
Michael
You would be welcome to send some pictures although we can not offer valuations via email, for valuations please visit
https://antiquesworld.co.uk/valuing-antiques/
Thanks
James
James,
I will email pictures to info@antiquesworld.co.uk to your attention. It would be interesting to know if the design is one that you have seen before or is it something unusual.
Appreciate all your effort.
Michael
Good Day James,
I wanted to verify if you received the photos I emailed? I sent them as JPEG.
Thanks,
Michael
Hi
This looks to be Arts and Crafts ca.1880 – 1890 and probably in ash. it is unusual to find full sets like this but we do see many in a similar design from this period
Kind regards
James
James,
FYI – I emailed a sample of pictures. If you could use more specific shots, just let me know.
Cheers,
Michael
Hi, I have a small dark mahogany maple & co cabinet. If I sent you a photo could you date/ value it for me?
Hi
Thank you for your email, for advice and valuations of antiques
Please see
https://antiquesworld.co.uk/blog/valuing-antiques/
Kind regards
James
Hi there
I ‘ve got the chair from Trademe NZ for my craft project and did find that the chair has a stamp MAPLE&Co and also has the lable with “MAPLE&Co LONDON UPHOLSTERS BY APPOINTMENT HER MAJESTY” and number 6324. Could you please tell me how old is this one and is it collectible item or just an old one? Many thanks. Irina
Hi
Looking at the picture, it looks to be late Victorian ca. 1890 and yes they are collectable. Being a single chair the value may only be around 50 – 100 GBP but when you have a pair or larger set, they can warrant a much greater price.
I hope this helps
Kind regards
James
Hi James
Many thanks for answer. Also can I ask one more question. Is it better to keep old upholstery (it seems to be original) or to change for similar new one as I wanted to do? Thanks for your time. Kind regards. Irina
Hello, I have a maple and co writing bureau, apparently 1890 … Wondered if you could tell me more about it and what it may be worth…. Etc … It is on castor wheels ,if that helps and green leather writing surface .
Thankyou
C. Davidson can send photos …
Hi
Thank you for your email, for advice and valuations of antiques
Please see
https://antiquesworld.co.uk/blog/valuing-antiques/
Kind regards
James
Hi
Thanks for the mail. I have a Maple & Co London Brass bed. Can you please help with dating this and are these of any value to the antique trade.
Photos were mailed to info@antiquesworld.co.uk. Any insight about it would be appreciated.
Regards, Chandrakant Golecha
Restoring a buffet that has missing lock and drop pull on lower door……is there anyone that has this hardware available?
Thanks
Hi
I would try H E Savill in Scarborough as they offer reproduction hardware
Kind regards
James
HI,
I have a cupboard with mark sign MAPLE QUALITY. Do you know when it was made?
Hi
Im not sure, maybe if you can email a picture I can have a look for you
James
I have a Maple & Co chest of drawers which I would like to have dated and possibly valued as I intend to sell. May I send photos if it helps?
Hi
If you are in the UK, you would be welcome to email pictures and we will see if this is of interest for us to buy
Many thanks
James
I recently purchased a large pitcher and bowl stamped Lorne Manufactured for Maple & Co. Tuttenham Court Road London. I believe it was called transfer ware and has a brown floral pattern. I can’t seem to find any online. Can you please tell me a little about the history of this type of item? Thank you
Hi
Unfortunately I only deal in furniture so I can only suggest to try your local antiques auction for advice on this
Thanks
James
Hello,
Just came across this site, I’m trying to find out when the white button shaped label was first used on Maple & Co
furniture and for how many years?
“From Maple & Co Limited London & Paris”
Hoping you can assist,
Cheers,
Jim.
Hi
The white button was first seen on early pieces of Maple and co Furniture so from around 1870 until around 1900.I think the label you mention with London and Paris would be from late Victorian era so around 1890 – 1900.
I hope this helps
Thanks
James
Hi James,
Thank you for the information always thought they were used later and the metal plates and stamp on furniture was the earlier way of marking. I was interested to know because of a purchase I made at auction in 1983 of Maple & co cabinet. Although not knowing much about Maple & co at the time I did like the slender legs and colour (possibly walnut veneer).
Over the years I’ve tried to find its age but have not found any similar cabinets and was beginning to think that the cabinet had been created from something else.
Did Maples make specific orders for customers?
I have recently sold the cabinet but would still like to find out about its origin and if it was really a Maples cabinet. I called it a cabinet because I do not know what to call it.
It could be a pot cupboard (not sure about that because of the quality) or one from a pair of bedside cabinets; although I think too large for that unless in a very large bedroom or even a hall side cabinet is there such a thing?
Top Height 29 3/4”
Top Width 28 1/2”
Top Depth 16”
Cabinet Width 20”
Cabinet Depth 14 1/2”
Back plate height on top 3 1/2″
Regards,
Jim.
.
Hi Jim
The round porcelain labels and with the name stamped in the wood was the earliest forms of marks. The metal labels came later and also they did plastic or ivorine plaques on later pieces. They did often do specific orders for clients so you piece may have been a one off.
Thanks
James
James,
Thanks for your help.
Regards,
Jim.
Hi there! I have a very plain desk that has a maple and Co sticker on the back. However, I can’t see another like it on the Internet. Would I be able to show you a picture please?
Hi
You can send a picture if you like but we can not offer values without seeing items in the flesh
Thanks
James
Hi James,
Did you have any success in finding out when Maple & Co first used the Maple Quality label.
I am seeing Queen Anne style burr walnut furniture with that Maple Quality label dated 1920.
I believe the date when first used is post 1950 but I cannot be 100% sure.
Any help in confirming when this label was first used I would be grateful.
The ivorine round label was on earlier pieces but from around 1890 – 1900 on-wards the metal label appeared
Thanks
James
Hi,
I have 2 original invoices for sundries my Grandfather bought from the TCR shop date 1935 and 1937 if anyone would like them.
Hi
Thank you for the offer, they probably would not be of much use to us as we mainly deal in pre 1900s so a bit later than of interest
Thank you again for the offer
James
Hi . My name is Merv I live in Australia and have a maple& co large 3 piece mirrored ornate wardrobe beautifully carved .My question is one of the latches has a broken looks like small single wire spring it is stamped secure lever and opposite has a crown crest . How could I get hold of a replacement spring ? its in amazing condition I love it , has an ivory lable which says From Maple & Co Limited London on the top left side door . Kind regards Merv Dark ..
Hi
There is no place to find these replacements, but you can quite often get them repaired by a good locksmith
Thanks
James
Hi, my name is Stephen and I am doing a research paper on a Roman sculpture titled Dionysus with Pan. The Museum of Fine Arts Houston lists this company as a buyer and, i believe, eventual seller of the aforementioned sculpture.
From the MFAH websight provenience: [Maple & Co. sale, 1947, “Major Part of the Earl of Lonsdale’s Collection” (Penrith 1947, lot 2350)]; […]; [The Merrin Gallery, Inc., New York, by 2008]
I was wondering if you had any records or general information about the statue its self regarding its history since the MFAH sight is severely lacking.
Hi
Sorry I only really have knowledge in antique furniture so I cant help you with this
Thanks
James
Dear Sir
I have a chair stamped “Maple & Cie”. Do you what for what period of time this stamp was used?
Very grateful for any info you can provide
Hi
It could be from Victorian to later, I would really need to see a picture to determine the age
Kind regards
James
I am looking for replacement hardware for a Maple&Co. sideboard. They are beautiful brass drop pulls. I am missing two.
Hi
sorry, we do not supply handles, original handles are hard to come by now
Thanks
James
Hello , I have a knee hole desk made by Maple& Co. It has a stamp on the right draw and the locks are stamped London .. can you give me some info on the age of this desk ? thanks Carl
where would I send a picture ?
Hi
Is this something you want to sell or just need info on? if it is something you want to sell please email pictures but if it is stamped on the locks Maple and Co I would imagine this would be late Victorian or Edwardian.
Thanks
James
Hallo. I bought a piece in Argentina with a metal label “Maple &Co Ltd”. It looks like a small cabinet for make up or manicure set. I would like to know how old it might be. It also has a second lable: Rd N°541494. I have photos, where can I send them for help?
Thanks a lot! Marcela
Hi
unfortunately we do not offer a valuation service, but we do have an interesting article to help people who are looking for valuations of antiques
Please see
https://antiquesworld.co.uk/blog/valuing-antiques/
for hints and tips
Thanks
James
I have a chest that is a 2 over 2 small that has the J. Maple & Co. brand on the top of the face of a drawer. Can you help with dating this chest. It is a small chest 35w. 35 3/4h and 19 1/2d with two small drawers and two large drawers with the bottom drawer being deep and the bottom has the apron molding attached to it. It is made of mahogany solid and veneer. Any help would be appreciated.
chris sabiston
Hi
Maybe if you can send a picture, I can have a look for you
Kind regards
James
Do you have replacement hardware for Maple Co furniture.? I have a sideboard with beautiful brass drop pulls. Two are missing.
I have an five foot long oak buffet base, with brass tear drop handles and front barley twist legs. The cupboard doors are heavily carved. There is a nameplate of Arding & Hobbs Clapham Junction inside one of the doors, but I believe it is a piece made by Maples furniture company. I discovered that Arding & Hobbs replaced the makers mark with their own trade name on furniture made by the Maple family.
I see that the trade name of Arding & Hobbs is up for sale, but can find no details of the marketability of furniture with these identifications . I would like to sell this piece but have nothing to base the price on. Would you be kind enough to advise me ?
Hi
I think Arding & Hobbs, Clapham Junction was a furniture retailer so they would buy second hand furniture, restore them and then sell them on. Unfortunately there is not a great deal of other information on this company. If it is a maple piece, there would be a plaque inside or a stamp imprinted on the top of a drawer or door. They can sometimes have numbers stamped on the back also. It would be worthwhile checking over the piece to see if any makers stamps can be seen. For me to advise on the buffet I would need to see it in the flesh or it might be worth while checking with your local antiques auction for a free valuation.
Kind regards
James
Thank you for your response. I have only just revisited your website and found it so appologies for the delay in replying. I shall have a closer look for any other identifiable marks.
Kind regards, Lesley Williams
Hi James
I have a pure All-Brass bedstead that has the Maple & Co. London brand. I would appreciate if you could help with age & value this bed. I would like to sell this piece but have no idea on the price. Would you be kind enough to advise me?
I am attaching JPEG pictures to your attention.
Kind regards, Chandrakant Golecha.
Hi
Thanks for the reply. Can you let me know the Age of the Brass bed that has the Maple & Co. London mark. I have also forwarded the photos to info@antiquesworld.co.uk
Regards, Chandrakant Golecha
Hi
for advice and valuations Please see
https://antiquesworld.co.uk/blog/valuing-antiques/
Kind regards
James
hi I have a maple and co fold down dining table which I wanted to sell but it need restoring, do you know where I can take it to sell. thanks kiran
Hi
If you are local to us you are welcome to email some pictures or alternatively maybe try your local auctioneer
Kind regards
James
I have a Maple & Co Ladies writing desk which I wish to sell now but not sure of the price or where would be best to auction it if I cant sell it privately. Also where would be the best place to sell it, or would your company be interested in purchasing it. I have photos but there doesn’t seem to be an option to upload them. Please advise. Thanks Sheila
Hi
Maybe if you can email pictures to info@antiquesworld.co.uk and Ill take a look for you
Kind regards
James
I have a lovely sideboard that I would like to find a matching table. Could you tell me the name of the piece or any other information, age, etc?
Hi
If you can send pictures, I can take a look for you
Kind regards
James
Hello, I have a pair of really pretty Maple & Co chairs which I have just re-upholstered and debating if I should sell or not. Please could you advise me as to their value as I do love them and don’t want to sell them for less than they are worth.
Kind Regards,
Kathie
hi
if you can please send a photo and i will have a look for you
Kind regards
James
I resently obtain a Maple & Comp French Sever Solid Maple with top and drawer have burrel maple in Lays It is 59 1/2 inches long ,37″ high and 20 1/2 in deep. It had two draws and side cabinte on end. Top drawer has the maple lable and velvet lined for silver. The two side cabinet, one on left just has a sheft, but the one on the right has what looks like a drawer for wine and liqure decounters. It has six spaces and the entire drawer is lined in what looks like tin that has been treated. I have never seen this before, though it maybe common, I can not find anthing about it. If anyone knows, apprx. age, or any thing about it It would be appreciated. Also what type of wood was used in making the sides and botton of the drawer. Looks like oak, but not up on my woods. Thanks,.
I have recently obtained lots of original 1960s pen and pencil drawings of proposed offices and kitchens et cetera for wealthy homes and businesses hotels from an artist named Lewin who worked for maple and co and also works for hamptons and sons london also found lots of floor plans made for moss bros when the business was expanding in the early 1960s by the famous maple and co
I have some furniture production factory Jon Maple,how to sell
Hi
I would try your local auctioneer or if you are local to us, send us photographs if you like.
Kind regards
James
Hi I have a maple and co wardrobe but not sure if it’s fake as it doesn’t have the royal seal
I have a Maple & Co London Paris large dresser lovely carvings leaded cold draw wondered if anyone has a valuation I will send a photo
Hi
Thank you for your email, for advice or valuations on antiques please visit the following link
https://antiquesworld.co.uk/valuing-antiques/
Kind regards
James
Hi
I have recently acquired from my Mother a Maples and Co cocktail cabinet.It requires repolishing but otherwise is in very good condition. I think it must be from the 1930’s.Please could you send me any additional information about name of style and possible value if French polished?
Cheers
Leslie howes
Hi
It is difficult to say without seeing it, to offer valuations. maybe if you would like to email a picture and i can take a look for you
Kind regards
James
Hi! I have an armpit I bought from a friend whose parents lived in England for a few years in the 80’s. Was wondering if you could tell me anything about it and how much it is worth? I have pictures I can send.
Thanks!
Robin
Lol!!!! It changed my word! Armoire, not armpit!!!! 🙂
Im glad you dont want me to value an armpit!! ha ha
please see our blog
https://antiquesworld.co.uk/valuing-antiques/
on valuing antiques
Kind regards
James
James,
FYI – I emailed a sample of pictures. If you could use more specific shots, just let me know.
Cheers,
Michael
Dear Sir,
I have a number of Maple & Co old furniture showroom catalogues eg Titled “Wood and Metal Bedsteads” and “Dining Room Library & Hall” and “Drawing Room Furniture” and “Reproductions of Old Furniture” and these are all in very good condition for there age, and I can provide images if need be, and are these of any value to the antique trade.
Thanks in advance.
Kind Regards
Lionel
Hi
I do have a couple of these old maple catalogues on furniture and I am hoping to publish some pictures on our blog soon. You can pick these up fairly reasonably, we have bought them for around £10 in the past but if you would like to send images i can gladly have a look as it may be something we can publish in the future, if they are different to what we already have
Kind regards
James
Hi there
I ‘ve got the chair from Trademe NZ for my craft project and did find that the chair has a stamp MAPLE&Co and also has the lable with “MAPLE&Co LONDON UPHOLSTERS BY APPOINTMENT HER MAJESTY” and number 6324. Could you please tell me how old is this one and is it collectible item or just an old one? Many thanks. Irina
Hi
Looking at the picture, it looks to be late Victorian ca. 1890 and yes they are collectable. Being a single chair the value may only be around 50 – 100 GBP but when you have a pair or larger set, they can warrant a much greater price.
I hope this helps
Kind regards
James
Hi James
Many thanks for answer. Also can I ask one more question. Is it better to keep old upholstery (it seems to be original) or to change for similar new one as I wanted to do? Thanks for your time. Kind regards. Irina
Hi, I have a small dark mahogany maple & co cabinet. If I sent you a photo could you date/ value it for me?
Hi
Thank you for your email, for advice and valuations of antiques
Please see
https://antiquesworld.co.uk/blog/valuing-antiques/
Kind regards
James
Hello, I have a maple and co writing bureau, apparently 1890 … Wondered if you could tell me more about it and what it may be worth…. Etc … It is on castor wheels ,if that helps and green leather writing surface .
Thankyou
C. Davidson can send photos …
Hi
Thank you for your email, for advice and valuations of antiques
Please see
https://antiquesworld.co.uk/blog/valuing-antiques/
Kind regards
James
We purchased an 8 piece bedroom set in Montrose Scotland in 1979. The pieces are stamped MAPLE & CO. There are some storage stickers on the large wardrobe from the 1880s. The pieces are: chest of drawers, 2 night stands, 3 door wardrobe w/large mirror on center door, women’s vanity with mirror and tiled foot rest, wooden top washstand, table top mirror, and a marble top washstand with tiled back splash and footrest. We have looked for similar pieces and have never been able to locate anything close. The pieces are heavily inlaid. Are you familiar with similar sets? We were told the set came from a Scottish castle. Any insight would be appreciated.
Hi
Yes we have had sets like this in the past by Maple & Co but it is quite unusual to find such large matching sets still complete. Most were split up over time. It would be difficult to offer any other advice without seeing the pieces but it does sound lovely
Kind regards
James
I can send pictures to you if that would lend some insight. Do you have a preferred method? E-mail address?
James,
I noticed the stamps on the pictured pieces on this page are MAPLE&CoLd. The stamps on our pieces do not have the Ld – They are just stamped MAPLE&Co. Also, The one sticker I can get to easily is on the inside of the wardrobe middle door. It is not complete; but, it does say :
CAVENDISH HOUSE CO. LIMITED
Cheltenham
“something unreadable” & Safe Deposit Store
11/7/89 (or 84 hard to tell)
Hi
If it is Just Maple and Co it is probably a Victorian piece so possibly 1889 from your sticker. The CAVENDISH HOUSE CO. LIMITED may have been a retailer who would have sold the piece
Kind regards
James
Good Day James,
I wanted to verify if you received the photos I emailed? I sent them as JPEG.
Thanks,
Michael
Hi
This looks to be Arts and Crafts ca.1880 – 1890 and probably in ash. it is unusual to find full sets like this but we do see many in a similar design from this period
Kind regards
James
James,
That sounds correct. A couple of the pieces have key locks. The locking mechanisms are stamped “VR” with a crown between the two letters. They also are stamped “Secure Lever Lock”. Would you like me to send pictures of the pieces? Appreciate your expertise.
Michael
You would be welcome to send some pictures although we can not offer valuations via email, for valuations please visit
https://antiquesworld.co.uk/valuing-antiques/
Thanks
James
James,
I will email pictures to info@antiquesworld.co.uk to your attention. It would be interesting to know if the design is one that you have seen before or is it something unusual.
Appreciate all your effort.
Michael
Restoring a buffet that has missing lock and drop pull on lower door……is there anyone that has this hardware available?
Thanks
Hi
I would try H E Savill in Scarborough as they offer reproduction hardware
Kind regards
James
Hi
Thanks for the mail. I have a Maple & Co London Brass bed. Can you please help with dating this and are these of any value to the antique trade.
Photos were mailed to info@antiquesworld.co.uk. Any insight about it would be appreciated.
Regards, Chandrakant Golecha
HI,
I have a cupboard with mark sign MAPLE QUALITY. Do you know when it was made?
Hi
Im not sure, maybe if you can email a picture I can have a look for you
James
I recently purchased a large pitcher and bowl stamped Lorne Manufactured for Maple & Co. Tuttenham Court Road London. I believe it was called transfer ware and has a brown floral pattern. I can’t seem to find any online. Can you please tell me a little about the history of this type of item? Thank you
Hi
Unfortunately I only deal in furniture so I can only suggest to try your local antiques auction for advice on this
Thanks
James
Hello,
Just came across this site, I’m trying to find out when the white button shaped label was first used on Maple & Co
furniture and for how many years?
“From Maple & Co Limited London & Paris”
Hoping you can assist,
Cheers,
Jim.
Hi
The white button was first seen on early pieces of Maple and co Furniture so from around 1870 until around 1900.I think the label you mention with London and Paris would be from late Victorian era so around 1890 – 1900.
I hope this helps
Thanks
James
Hi James,
Thank you for the information always thought they were used later and the metal plates and stamp on furniture was the earlier way of marking. I was interested to know because of a purchase I made at auction in 1983 of Maple & co cabinet. Although not knowing much about Maple & co at the time I did like the slender legs and colour (possibly walnut veneer).
Over the years I’ve tried to find its age but have not found any similar cabinets and was beginning to think that the cabinet had been created from something else.
Did Maples make specific orders for customers?
I have recently sold the cabinet but would still like to find out about its origin and if it was really a Maples cabinet. I called it a cabinet because I do not know what to call it.
It could be a pot cupboard (not sure about that because of the quality) or one from a pair of bedside cabinets; although I think too large for that unless in a very large bedroom or even a hall side cabinet is there such a thing?
Top Height 29 3/4″
Top Width 28 1/2″
Top Depth 16″
Cabinet Width 20″
Cabinet Depth 14 1/2″
Back plate height on top 3 1/2″
Regards,
Jim.
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Hi Jim
The round porcelain labels and with the name stamped in the wood was the earliest forms of marks. The metal labels came later and also they did plastic or ivorine plaques on later pieces. They did often do specific orders for clients so you piece may have been a one off.
Thanks
James
Hi there! I have a very plain desk that has a maple and Co sticker on the back. However, I can’t see another like it on the Internet. Would I be able to show you a picture please?
Hi
You can send a picture if you like but we can not offer values without seeing items in the flesh
Thanks
James
James,
Thanks for your help.
Regards,
Jim.
Hi James,
Did you have any success in finding out when Maple & Co first used the Maple Quality label.
I am seeing Queen Anne style burr walnut furniture with that Maple Quality label dated 1920.
I believe the date when first used is post 1950 but I cannot be 100% sure.
Any help in confirming when this label was first used I would be grateful.
The ivorine round label was on earlier pieces but from around 1890 – 1900 on-wards the metal label appeared
Thanks
James
Hi . My name is Merv I live in Australia and have a maple& co large 3 piece mirrored ornate wardrobe beautifully carved .My question is one of the latches has a broken looks like small single wire spring it is stamped secure lever and opposite has a crown crest . How could I get hold of a replacement spring ? its in amazing condition I love it , has an ivory lable which says From Maple & Co Limited London on the top left side door . Kind regards Merv Dark ..
Hi
There is no place to find these replacements, but you can quite often get them repaired by a good locksmith
Thanks
James
Hi,
I have 2 original invoices for sundries my Grandfather bought from the TCR shop date 1935 and 1937 if anyone would like them.
Hi
Thank you for the offer, they probably would not be of much use to us as we mainly deal in pre 1900s so a bit later than of interest
Thank you again for the offer
James
Hi, my name is Stephen and I am doing a research paper on a Roman sculpture titled Dionysus with Pan. The Museum of Fine Arts Houston lists this company as a buyer and, i believe, eventual seller of the aforementioned sculpture.
From the MFAH websight provenience: [Maple & Co. sale, 1947, “Major Part of the Earl of Lonsdale’s Collection” (Penrith 1947, lot 2350)]; […]; [The Merrin Gallery, Inc., New York, by 2008]
I was wondering if you had any records or general information about the statue its self regarding its history since the MFAH sight is severely lacking.
Hi
Sorry I only really have knowledge in antique furniture so I cant help you with this
Thanks
James
Dear Sir
I have a chair stamped “Maple & Cie”. Do you what for what period of time this stamp was used?
Very grateful for any info you can provide
Hi
It could be from Victorian to later, I would really need to see a picture to determine the age
Kind regards
James
I am looking for replacement hardware for a Maple&Co. sideboard. They are beautiful brass drop pulls. I am missing two.
Hi
sorry, we do not supply handles, original handles are hard to come by now
Thanks
James
Hello , I have a knee hole desk made by Maple& Co. It has a stamp on the right draw and the locks are stamped London .. can you give me some info on the age of this desk ? thanks Carl
where would I send a picture ?
Hi
Is this something you want to sell or just need info on? if it is something you want to sell please email pictures but if it is stamped on the locks Maple and Co I would imagine this would be late Victorian or Edwardian.
Thanks
James
Hallo. I bought a piece in Argentina with a metal label “Maple &Co Ltd”. It looks like a small cabinet for make up or manicure set. I would like to know how old it might be. It also has a second lable: Rd N°541494. I have photos, where can I send them for help?
Thanks a lot! Marcela
Hi
unfortunately we do not offer a valuation service, but we do have an interesting article to help people who are looking for valuations of antiques
Please see
https://antiquesworld.co.uk/blog/valuing-antiques/
for hints and tips
Thanks
James
I’ve just been given this beautiful piece which I’m going to try and restore and sell. I don’t think the back pane is original. Can you tell me anything about it? Date made etc? I love it so much – quality made. Can you also buy replacement keys for the locks do you know? I dabble in a bit of restore etc but not not a pro. Determind to do it justice and bring it back to life, Thx
Hello, I am new here (and please excuse my English) and in the family we have a problem of conscience. We are going to part with the family home and we are asking ourselves the question of the future of the dining room. They are beautiful pieces of furniture, but an imposing ensemble that no one will want. So how do you know if someone is interested in this type of furniture? Without an answer, the big table will find an amateur but for the rest it will perhaps only be the resale of the glasses in the window. We don’t like this idea too much and that is why I am writing to you today in order to make the right decision. Thank you in advance for your comments and suggestions.
Hi
Looking at the condition of the pieces, it looks like most will need full french polishing so this will affect the value. Because of the condition this would not be for us but I would try your local antiques auctioneer and they would try to sell these pieces for you
Thanks
James
Hi James. this piece of Maple & Co furniture has been with our house for as long as I can remember but it is time for it to move on. Can you let me know whether it holds any value and whether you would be interested in listing it for me? She is VERY big and there are some signs of wear with some small trims pieces missing. Plenty more photos available if your interested.
Thanks Simon
Hi Simon
The value always depends on the condition and because it looks to need quite a lot of restoration and it has been reduced from a larger piece it will affect the value quite a lot. Probably with a piece like this I would try your local auctioneer as they can sell it for you.
I hope this helps
James
Hello, I have recently acquired a sum of paperwork including invoices, cheques and bank statements of the ‘Maple and Co Ltd’ dating as far back as 1936. I was wondering if these would be of any interest for you, I’d be happy to send more information and photographs if you’d be interested.
Kind regards, Cezar
Hi
These do sound interesting so please do send over images
Many thanks
James
This chair appears to have the original black finish, with “fluted” ears, there is a label on the bottom that says “Maple & Company”. There is leather stitching under the seat. I can send photos.
In my opinion Maples furniture is hugely underrated, they were the last great furniture makers. If I had more space I would be buying more, as I am sure they will be the great antiques of the future.
Hi there, I have an old walnut veneer maple and co wardrobe. It has a label on with font that’s looks art deco – esque but I’d imagine it was more 1940s. Would you be able to give me more info on age if I sent a picture please?
Hi
Sorry we mainly deal in pre 1900s so I do not have much information on their later pieces.
Thanks
James
I bought what looks like a telephone table/cabinet. It is oak with carvings I was wondering if it could be dated by the Maple & Co. Limited London marker. It is round and I think made out of celluloid.
Hi
It possibly could be, but the stamp would usually have maple and co displayed on the round badge
I hope this helps
James