Maple & Co. was one of the most successful and widely recognized British furniture manufacturers and retailers of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Founded in the early 1800s by John Maple, the company expanded rapidly during the Victorian era and became known for producing high-quality furniture in a wide range of styles, including Victorian, Edwardian, Aesthetic, and later Arts and Crafts and Art Nouveau influences. Based in London with a major showroom on Tottenham Court Road, Maple & Co. supplied furnishings to domestic, commercial, and royal clients in Britain and abroad, including commissions for luxury hotels and colonial government buildings. The firm's furniture was known for its fine craftsmanship, use of quality materials, and ability to reflect changing tastes while maintaining broad appeal. Maple & Co. operated extensive workshops and showrooms and became a symbol of dependable British design, blending tradition with large-scale production and international reach.
