Howard & Sons Bridgewater Armchair Original, circa 1930s

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Howard & Sons Bridgewater Armchair Original, circa 1930s

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Howard & Sons Bridgewater armchair original, circa 1930s Magnificent Howard & Sons Ltd Bridgewater armchair, circa 1930s, the loose cushion deep seated ‘Bridgewater’ chair is stamped with serial number 1424 2558 raised on dark beech stained legs tapered forelegs with brass caps and casters all stamped Howard & Sons Ltd, we can reupholster this chair for you in any fabric of your choice or can supply it upholstered by Howard & Sons in original HS monogrammed ticking for an additional £1300, this service will take around 4 weeks, reserve now. Provenance: Made for Colonel Peterson Howard & Sons The name of Howard & Sons is probably one of the best known and highly sought after names in Upholstered furniture. The company was started by John Howard in 1820 trading from 24 Leman St, London as a Cabinet Maker. Over the next 25 years they would make several changes of premises within the Whitechapel area. First to 27 Great Alie St (Now just Alie St) before moving a short distance to 34 Great Alie St. In 1844 the company made its first venture into upholstered furniture by opening a showroom/workshop at 36 Red lion St. This was also to be a big move towards what would be their next and most famous location. In 1848 they moved to a new address much more accustomed with the name; Berners St. London as “Cabinet Maker, Upholsterer and Decorator” under the name John Howard and Sons. By 1872 the company was occupying 25, 26 and 27 Berners St. In 1935 the well-established decorators Lenygon and Morant appear to take over the name with the business address being given as 31 Old Burlington St (Lenygon and Morants premesis since 1909). Lenygon and Morant later moved to South Audley St where from 1954 they advertised as 'Makers of Howard Chairs and Sofas’. In 1967 the owners of Lenygon and Morant open Howard Chairs Limited, the company operating from Lyme St continue to make high quality sofas and armchairs It is believed that Queen Elizabeth II has the largest private collection of Howard & Sons chairs in the world. Summary: Howard & Sons Ltd Bridgewater Chair King George V Original Date: 1930s Maker: Howard & Sons Provenance: Colonel Peterson Wood: Beech Stamped: 1424 2558 Casters: Stamped Howard & Sons Ltd Rare Investment Condition: Very good original condition requiring complete re-upholstery. Dimensions chair: Height 31” / 79cm Width 31” / 79cm Depth 31” / 79cm Floor to seat 15.5” / 39.5cm.

Creator:
Howard & Sons Ltd (Designer, Manufacturer)
Dimensions:
Height: 31 in (78.74 cm)Width: 31 in (78.74 cm)Depth: 31 in (78.74 cm)Seat Height: 15.5 in (39.37 cm)
Style:
Victorian (In the Style Of)
Materials and Techniques:
Beech
Place of Origin:
United Kingdom
Period:
1930-1939
Date of Manufacture:
1930s
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. Excellent condition, Require reupholstering.
Seller Location:
Longdon, GB
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU1832320246102

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Howard & Sons Ltd

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.