Maple & Co Antique Furniture

Maple & Co - London, Paris and Buenos Aires.

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

Spectacular Maple & Co Victorian Antique Sideboard / Cupboard Maple & Co

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. .

Unusual Pair of Victorian Mahogany Maple And Co Paris Antique Side Tables Maple And Co Paris Stamp

This Spectacular Figured Walnut Antique Linen Press was stamped on the drawer, it has unusual reeded moulded panels down the front of the doors.

Spectacular Figured Walnut Antique Linen Press By Maple And Co Maple And Co Ltd Stamp

This is a very unusual Walnut Antique Victorian Library Bookcase with the most spectacular Arts & Crafts brass hinges and fittings.

Maple & Co Antique Bookcase stamp on the drawer clearly visible

This Quality Oak ‘Maple & Co’ Victorian Antique Bookcase was made in a wonderful quarter cut golden Oak.

maple and co bookcaseMaple & Co - London, Paris and Buenos Aires.

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.

Spectacular Maple & Co Figured Walnut Victorian Antique Triple Wardrobe Spectacular Maple & Co Figured Walnut Victorian Antique Triple Wardrobe

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.

Spectacular Large Victorian Oak Antique Wardrobe by Maple & Co Spectacular Large Victorian Oak Antique Wardrobe by Maple & Co

With the original makers stamp Maple & Co and dating from around 1890, this spectacular golden oak bookcase is of superb quality.

Spectacular Golden Oak Maple & Co Victorian Antique Bookcase Spectacular Golden Oak Maple & Co Victorian Antique Bookcase

These stunning bedside cabinets date from around 1890 and posses the original circular makers stamp.

Stunning Pair Of Walnut Maple & Co Antique Victorian Bedside Cabinets Circular Maple & Co Stamp

This Victorian Antique Pedestal Desk was made from Ash and has graduating oak lined drawers with the original brass handles.

Stunning Maple And Co Victorian Ash Antique Pedestal Desk Stunning Maple And Co Victorian Ash Antique Pedestal Desk

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.

 Spectacular Exhibition Quality Maple & Co Inlaid Mahogany Antique Display CabinetExhibition Quality inlay details

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.

Superb Quality Victorian Antique Cylindrical Mahogany Desk by Maple & Co Superb Quality Victorian Antique Cylindrical Mahogany Desk by Maple & Co

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.

 Spectacular Golden Oak Maple & Co Victorian Antique Extending Dining TableSpectacular Golden Oak Maple & Co Victorian Antique Extending Dining Table

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.

Quality Maple & Co Victorian Limed Oak Antique CupboardQuality Maple & Co Victorian Limed Oak Antique Cupboard

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.

Spectacular Maple & Co Rosewood Victorian Antique Writing Desk Spectacular Maple & Co Rosewood Victorian Antique Writing Desk

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.

Spectacular Quality Maple & Co Edwardian Antique Music Cabinet Spectacular Quality Maple & Co Edwardian Antique Music Cabinet

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.

Quality Maple & Co Edwardian Oak Antique Side Table Quality Maple & Co Edwardian Oak Antique Side Table

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’.

Rare Maple & Co Golden Oak Antique Filing Cabinet Rare Maple & Co Golden Oak Antique Filing Cabinet

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.

Remarkable Antique Golden Oak Art Deco Maple And Co Pedestal Desk  Art Deco Maple And Co badge

175 Comments. Leave new

  • chris sabiston
    March 30, 2014 3:39 pm

    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

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    • Hi
      Maybe if you can send a picture, I can have a look for you
      Kind regards
      James

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      • Do you have replacement hardware for Maple Co furniture.? I have a sideboard with beautiful brass drop pulls. Two are missing.

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  • 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

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  • 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?

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  • 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 ?

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    • 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

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      • Lesley Williams
        April 28, 2015 11:40 am

        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

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      • Chandrakant Golecha
        March 5, 2016 9:31 am

        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.

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  • 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

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    • Hi
      If you are local to us you are welcome to email some pictures or alternatively maybe try your local auctioneer
      Kind regards
      James

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  • 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

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  • James marshland
    October 16, 2014 7:49 am

    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

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  • 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,.

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  • Hi I have a maple and co wardrobe but not sure if it’s fake as it doesn’t have the royal seal

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  • paata sulaberidze
    February 3, 2015 7:43 am

    I have some furniture production factory Jon Maple,how to sell

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    • Hi
      I would try your local auctioneer or if you are local to us, send us photographs if you like.
      Kind regards
      James

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  • 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

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  • Leslie Howes
    April 20, 2015 4:39 pm

    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

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    • 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

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  • Robin Blackwell
    June 23, 2015 2:10 am

    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

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  • 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

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    • 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

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  • Michael Stevens
    August 8, 2015 9:32 pm

    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.

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    • 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

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      • Michael Stevens
        August 10, 2015 11:52 am

        I can send pictures to you if that would lend some insight. Do you have a preferred method? E-mail address?

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      • Michael Stevens
        August 10, 2015 2:11 pm

        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)

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        • 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

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          • Michael Stevens
            August 10, 2015 2:47 pm

            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

          • Michael Stevens
            August 10, 2015 3:42 pm

            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

          • Michael Stevens
            August 11, 2015 5:01 pm

            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

  • Michael Stevens
    August 10, 2015 6:22 pm

    James,
    FYI – I emailed a sample of pictures. If you could use more specific shots, just let me know.
    Cheers,
    Michael

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  • Ande Hardiman
    November 8, 2015 9:20 pm

    Hi, I have a small dark mahogany maple & co cabinet. If I sent you a photo could you date/ value it for me?

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  • 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

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    • 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

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      • 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

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  • Caroline davidsom
    January 29, 2016 12:14 am

    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 …

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  • Chandrakant Golecha
    March 12, 2016 7:28 am

    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

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  • Restoring a buffet that has missing lock and drop pull on lower door……is there anyone that has this hardware available?

    Thanks

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    • Hi
      I would try H E Savill in Scarborough as they offer reproduction hardware
      Kind regards
      James

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  • HI,

    I have a cupboard with mark sign MAPLE QUALITY. Do you know when it was made?

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    • Hi
      Im not sure, maybe if you can email a picture I can have a look for you
      James

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      • Margaret Pocock
        December 26, 2022 2:11 pm

        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?

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        • 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

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  • lisa celello
    May 6, 2017 3:58 am

    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

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    • Hi
      Unfortunately I only deal in furniture so I can only suggest to try your local antiques auction for advice on this
      Thanks
      James

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  • 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.

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    • 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

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      • 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

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  • James,
    Thanks for your help.
    Regards,
    Jim.

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  • Kel Hilditch
    July 16, 2017 6:56 pm

    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?

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    • Hi
      You can send a picture if you like but we can not offer values without seeing items in the flesh
      Thanks
      James

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  • 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.

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