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J. & W. Hilton

Logo: J. & W. Hilton (Publicité) / John Lovell (Éditeur), CC0, via Wikimedia Commons3

Cabinet makers and upholsterers based in Montreal1

J. & W. Hilton is a cabinetmaking and interior design company founded in Montreal, Canada, in 1820 by cabinetmaker John Hilton, who went into partnership with his son William in 1845. In 1820, cabinetmaker John Hilton founded his own furniture manufacturing business in Montreal.2 It employed 150 people in 1867.1 It ceased to exist in 1875.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

1820Founded1
  • IndustryCabinetmaking, furniture industry1
  • HeadquartersMontreal1
  • Legal formprivately held company1

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J. & W. Hilton Table (c1851)
Photo: J. & W. Hilton, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons4

J. & W. Hilton is a cabinetmaking and interior design company founded in Montreal, Canada, in 1820 by cabinetmaker John Hilton, who went into partnership with his son William in 1845. In 1820, cabinetmaker John Hilton founded his own furniture manufacturing business in Montreal.2

Employees over time

J. & W. Hilton employees by year1150 in 1867+83% since 1856
0501001501856: 828218561863: 92921863+12%1867: 1501501867+63%
  • 18671501
  • 1863921
  • 1856821

Timeline

  1. 1875Dissolved Dissolved1
  2. 1845Renamed Name changed to J. & W. Hilton1
  3. 1823Renamed Name changed to Hilton & Baird1
  4. 1820Founded Founded1

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