Phillips of Hitchin
Phillips of Hitchin were established in 1884 and became leading specialist in English antique furniture.
Phillips of Hitchin began trading under the name F.W. Phillips in 1884 at The Manor House in Hitchin, Hertfordshire and was established by Frederick William Phillips (1856-1910), a celebrated antiquary and naturalist who was the son of a pawnbroker.
The Manor House remained the home for the family business until Jerome Phillips, grandson of F. W. Phillips, retired in 2014. During the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the business had over 80 rooms of antiques in The Manor House and was also involved in the reproduction of historic wallpapers and textiles, such as 18th century English chintzes.
Throughout its long history, Phillips of Hitchin has had many distinguished clients around the globe. The business has sold to many distinguished collectors including Henry Ford II, Jim Joel, Samuel Messer, Judge Irwin Untermyer and Ralph Moller, as well as selling to many museums across the world.
Phillips of Hitchin in the Year of the Dealer
Watch films about objects sold by Phillips of Hitchin to The Lady Lever Art Gallery, Temple Newsam and V&A South Kensington.