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Howard & Sons Ltd Wardrobes and Armoires

British

For more than two centuries, the name Howard & Sons Ltd has been synonymous with elegance and exceptional handcrafted quality. Their Victorian furnishings graced grand old hotels like The Savoy in London, British Royal residences and luxury yachts of the day, including American business tycoon Cornelius Vanderbilt’s North Star

Today, stately armchairs, sofas and rich, hand-carved serving tables from Howard & Sons continue to be a gold standard among the most discerning furniture collectors. Queen Elizabeth II is even said to have owned the world's most extensive collection of Howard & Sons chairs.

Howard & Sons Ltd was founded in 1820 on Leman street in London by cabinetmaker and upholsterer John Howard. Although he had three sons — George, Charles and Joseph — it was only George who later joined his father in running the family business. Before their upholstered armchairs and sofas garnered universal acclaim, Howard & Sons was a cabinetry company that collaborated with another well-known cabinetmaker, Gillows of Lancaster and London, on large projects and likely manufactured upholstered furniture for Gillows. 

Howard & Sons Ltd showcased their pieces and won awards at several important exhibitions towards the end of the 19th century. They were given medals at the 1878 Paris Exhibition, the 1894 Antwerp Exhibition and the 1900 Paris Exposition. In 1901, they received their first Royal warrant to supply upholstered furniture to King Edward VII.

Howard & Sons Ltd continued production until 1947. During the 1950s, a London decorating firm called Lenygon & Morant began to trade under the Howard name. The company re-emerged in 1967 as Howard Chairs Ltd. Today, the brand is again known again as Howard & Sons and carries on the tradition of creating bespoke furniture from their London-based workshop.

On 1stDibs, find a range of antique Howard & Sons Ltd seating, case pieces and storage cabinets, tables and other collectibles.

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Creator: Howard & Sons Ltd
Original Antique Fully Stamped Howard & Son's Berners Street Hardwood Wardrobe
By Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons
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We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare original Howard & Son’s Berners Street fully stamped light mahogany wardrobe This has to be one of my ...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Howard & Sons Ltd Wardrobes and Armoires

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Antique Howard & Son's Berners Street Hardwood Linen Press Chest of Drawers
By Howard and Sons, Howard & Sons Ltd
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We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely original Howard & Son’s Berners street late Victorian light mahogany linen press A very well made and collectable piece, produced by...
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1880s English Late Victorian Antique Howard & Sons Ltd Wardrobes and Armoires

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Hardwood

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Howard & Sons Ltd wardrobes and armoires for sale on 1stDibs.

Howard & Sons Ltd wardrobes and armoires are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Howard & Sons Ltd wardrobes and armoires, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original wardrobes and armoires by Howard & Sons Ltd were created in the Victorian style in united kingdom during the 19th century. Prices for Howard & Sons Ltd wardrobes and armoires can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $10,362 and can go as high as $11,334, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $10,848.
Questions About Howard & Sons Ltd Wardrobes and Armoires
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Yes, all Howard and Sons chairs are stamped. However, the type and location of the stamp varies. You may see a name or number on a caster wheel or foot on some pieces. Others display the stamp on a paper label sewn onto the fabric. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of expertly vetted Howard and Sons chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To spot an authentic Howard & Sons chair, first look for a name or number on the inside of the back foot. There may also be a paper label sewn into the hessian or a name stamp on the wheel. On 1stDibs, you can shop a collection of expertly vetted Howard & Sons chairs from some of the world’s top sellers.

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