Original Howard and Sons Bridgewater Armchair, England, 19th Century
By Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
An original Howard & Sons Bridgewater armchair, England, 19th Century.
Wood, Feathers
Antique Howard & Sons Bridgewater Armchair Original Leather, 1880s
By Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in Aachen, NW
Antique and very rare Bridgewater armchair by Howard & Son's original made in England with an amazing patina and the original leather upholstery!
Leather, Walnut
RARE ORIGINAL ViCTORIAN HOWARD & SONS BRIDGEWATER ARMCHAIR PERIOD UPHOLSTERY
By Howard and Sons, Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
This is a rare chair, it is the original and most collectable model, the Bridgewater, the inside back left leg is stamped 12824 9509 which is the order number and Howard & Son's ...
Upholstery, Mahogany
PAiR OF ANTIQUE HOWARD & SON'S BRIDGEWATER CHESTERFIELD GREEN LEATHER ARMCHAIRS
By Howard and Sons, Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
The castors are stamped "Cope Collinson Patent Strong" they were the only company Howard trusted to make their castors, the inside left back legs are stamped with the serial numbers ...
Leather
RARE ORIGINAL ViCTORIAN HOWARD & SONS BRIDGEWATER ARMCHAIR WITH KILIM UPHOLSTERY
By Howard and Sons, Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard Chairs Ltd.
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
This is a rare chair, it is the original and most collectable model, the Bridgewater, the inside back left leg is stamped 12332 9522 which is the order number and Howard & Son's ...
Upholstery, Hardwood, Mahogany
FULLY RESTORED PAIR OF ANTIQUE HOWARD & SON BRIDGEWATER BROWN LEATHER ARMCHAIRs
By Howard and Sons, Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning fully restored original pair of Victorian Walnut framed Howard & Son’s Bridgewater model, Bern...
Leather
ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN HOWARD & SON'S BRIDGEWATER STYLE ARMCHAIR NICELY SCULPTED ARMs
By Howard and Sons
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
The chair retains the period Victorian Porcelain castors and lovely hand carved and turned legs, it is based on the Howard & Son's Bridgewater model however this frame is a bit more ...
Upholstery, Hardwood
PAIR OF HOWARD & SON'S BRIDGEWATER MODEL EASY ARMCHAiRS WITH FULL STAMPED LEGS
By Howard and Sons, Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
A very good looking and well made pair, they are the best selling model Howard ever invented, wonderfully comfortable, super stylish and very elegant, they just scream English countr...
Upholstery
VINTAGE HOWARD & SON'S LONDON BRIDGEWATER LARGE 5 SEAT CORNER SOFA FLORAL FABRiC
By Howard and Sons, Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this rare, highly collectable Howard & Son's / Howard Chairs LTD London, corner sofa which was commissioned ...
Upholstery, Hardwood
STUNNiNG ANTIQUE VICTORIAN HOWARD & SON'S FLORAL UPHOLSTERED CLUB ARMCHAIR
By Howard and Sons, Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning Howard & Son’s Victorian Club armchair with slightly distressed floral upholstery A very good looking well made an...
Walnut
Matched Pair of 20th Century Howard and Sons ‘Deep-Seated Bridgewater’ Armchairs
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A matched pair of early to mid-20th Century Howard and Sons ‘deep-seated Bridgewater’ Armchairs.
Upholstery, Beech
Susan Osbourne ‘Baby Bridgewater’ Pair, In the Howard & Sons Tradition
Located in London, GB
A current production armchair by Susan Osborne, made in the English tradition of deep-seated upholstered furniture established by Howard & Sons in the 19th century. Comfortable, pra...
Upholstery, Beech, Walnut, Down, Feathers
Susan Osbourne Single Gainsborough Armchair in Green Linen, Howard Style
By Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in London, GB
A contemporary re-edition inspired by the Howard & Sons Bridgewater model, echoing the proportions and comfort of the original design. equally sturdy as it is comfortable.
Brass
Susan Osbourne Pair of Gainsborough Armchairs in Green Linen, Howard Style
By Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in London, GB
A contemporary re-edition by Susan Osbourne inspired by the Howard & Sons Bridgewater model, echoing the proportions and comfort of the original design. equally sturdy as it is c...
Brass
A Very Fine Pair of 19th-Century Giltwood Tub Armchairs or Bergères, Attributed
By Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
Giltwood tub armchairs are far rarer than their oak, walnut, or mahogany counterparts, and the quality of these chairs is exemplary throughout. Howard & Sons’ seat furniture is highl...
Upholstery, Giltwood
19th Century Howard style armchair
Located in Malton, GB
This is a lovely designed 19th century Country house armchair very much in the Howard and sons style. Bridgewater style arm and the tightly turned mahogany front legs.
Beech
Unavailable
H 34 in W 28 in D 36 in
Howard & Sons Bridgewater Armchair 19th Century England circa 1840
By Howard and Sons
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Howard & Sons Bridgewater Armchair 19th Century England Circa 1840 A magnificent early 19th century Howard & Sons ‘English Country House’ Bridgewater armchair England circa 1840, ...
Mahogany
Howard Chairs Deep Seated Bridgwater Chair
By Howard Chairs Ltd.
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Howard Chairs Ltd "D/S Bridgewater" model armchair, this chair is the culmination of almost 200 years of evolution by world renowned Royal Warrant holder Howard and Sons of Berners S...
Beech, Down
19th century Howard and sons style bridgewater armchair
Located in Malton, GB
This is a fabulous shaped 19th century armchair styled after the always popular Howard and sons Bridgewater chairs. This armchair is very neat proportions and remains comfy.
Beech
Sold
H 32.29 in W 27.56 in D 29.53 in
Rare Pair of Howard & Sons Bridgewater Arm Chairs, Numbered and Stamped, C1890
By Howard and Sons
Located in Sherborne, GB
A rare pair of Howard and Sons Bridgewater arm chairs, both chairs are numbered and stamped to the back legs, Howard and Sons Bearners Street.
Upholstery, Beech, Mahogany, Down, Feathers
Pair of Howard and Sons Bridgewater Armchairs
By Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Pair of Howard and Sons Bridgewater armchairs, circa 1910. Back legs stamped and all casters stamped.
Howard and sons antique bridgewater model chair
By Howard and Sons
Located in Stroud, GB
Howard and sons deep seated bridgewater model chair covered in blue H&S ticking standing on the sought after mahogany longer tapered leg and original stamped castors.
Birch
Antique Howard and Sons Bridgewater Armchair English, c1900
By Howard and Sons
Located in Batley, GB
A c1900 Howard and sons Bridgewater armchair raised on square tapered legs with the back left leg being fully stamped and all terminating in H&S stamped brass casters.
Walnut
Elegant Howard and Sons Club Chair, England, circa 1870
By Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in Kinderhook, NY
English lounge or club chair attributed to Howard & Sons, circa 1870, having tufted back and exaggerated 'Bridgewater' arms with interior tufting, deep seat, and all around flat skir...
Howard and Sons Antique English Bridgewater Style Arm Chair
By Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in Sherborne, GB
Antique Howard Bridgewater style upholstered arm chair circa 1890, retaining its original upholstery in the calico with feather and down seat and rear cushions, sitting on square tap...
Upholstery, Beech, Mahogany
Sold
H 29.93 in W 29.93 in D 36.23 in
MATCHED PAIR OF ORIGINAL ViCTORIAN HOWARD & SON'S BRIDGEWATER ARMCHAIRS
By Howard and Sons, Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard Chairs Ltd.
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
These are a matched pair so they have slight variations in the legs and finish Howard & Son’s are simply put the finest chair makers in history, the late Queen even had one the larg...
Upholstery, Hardwood
Howard & Sons Ltd Antique English Bridgewater Arm Chair
By Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in Sherborne, GB
Howard & Sons LTD Bridgewater arm chair retaining It’s original upholstery in H & S monogram ticking, the Bridgewater is one of the most popular models of outstanding quality has wha...
Upholstery
Sold
H 33.27 in W 29.73 in D 35.83 in
Very Rare Howard & Son's Fully Stamped Bridgewater Armchair Original Castors
By Howard and Sons, Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning rare original Victorian walnut framed Howard & Son’s Bridgewater model, Berners street armchair fully stamped and with the original c...
Upholstery, Walnut
Sold
H 35.04 in W 30.71 in D 40.16 in
Original Antique Howard and Sons Lenygon and Morant Bridgewater Armchair Chair
By Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in Sale, GB
- A wonderful original Howard & Sons Bridgewater Armchair by Lenygon & Morant, English circa 1950
Calico
Sold
H 31.89 in W 27.96 in D 36.82 in
Antique Howard & Sons Bridgewater Armchair William Morris Strawberry Thief
By Howard and Sons, Howard & Sons Ltd, William Morris (English), Howard Chairs Ltd.
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning fully restored Victorian walnut framed Howard & Son’s Bridgewater model, Berners street armchair I have various other Howard and S...
Upholstery, Walnut
Sold
H 33.47 in W 30.71 in D 38.19 in
Very Rare Howard & Son's Fully Stamped Bridgewater Armchair & Footstool Ottoman
By Howard and Sons, Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning rare original Victorian walnut framed Howard & Son’s Bridgewater model, Berners street armchair and matching footstool fully stamped ...
Upholstery, Walnut
Sold
H 34.45 in W 30.71 in D 37.8 in
Antique Howard & Son's Bridgewater Style Black Leather Chesterfield Armchair
By Chesterfield, Howard and Sons
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original Victorian Walnut framed Howard & Son’s Bridgewater model style armchair with Chesterfield tufting all over Please note th...
Leather, Walnut
Sold
H 36.62 in W 82.29 in D 37.01 in
Howard & Sons Fully Stamped Sofa Feather Filled Feather Cushions Howard Chairs
By Howard and Sons, Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
This sofa is a must have for any fine English furniture connoisseur, it screams country house style charm and charisma. Howard & Son’s are simply put the finest chair makers in histo...
Upholstery
Sold
H 33.86 in W 30.32 in D 40.36 in
PAIR OF ANTIQUE HOWARD & SON'S GRAFTON ARMCHAIRS ORIGINAL TICKING FABRiC
By Howard and Sons, Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard Chairs Ltd.
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
The castors are stamped Howard & Son's LTD London, the inside left back legs are stamped Howard & Son's Berners street with the serial number Howard & Son’s are simply put the fines...
Upholstery, Walnut
A pair of scroll backed Bridgewater chairs
Located in NYC, NY
true to the traditional English style created by Howard and Sons circa 1910.
Deep 50/50 Feather and Down cushion and tight back.
Upholstery material is a traditional ...
Feathers, Down, Silk
Pair of Bridgewater style Victorian armchairs
Located in Malton, GB
These are a stunning quality pair of English armchairs very much in the style of Howard and sons Bridgewater model. The set back arms are a great design and makes these extremely sty...
Upholstery
Bespoke Made Howard Style Armchair by Sean Cooper
Located in Malton, GB
This is a very well made armchair by Sean Cooper. Howard and sons Bridgewater armchair in style and beautifully done.
Beech
Antique English armchair
Located in Stroud, GB
By Marsh Jones out of Kendell & co in the manner of Howard and sons (early bridgewater model). Dimensions: H 33″ W 30″ D 37″ Leeds Circa 1870
Mahogany
Sold
H 33.47 in W 29.53 in D 38.39 in
Pair of Antique Howard & Son's Bridgewater Brown Leather Chesterfield Armchairs
By Howard and Sons, Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning fully restored original pair of Victorian walnut framed Howard & Son’s Bridgewater model, Berners street armchairs, each chair is ful...
Leather
Sold
H 34.06 in W 30.71 in D 42.33 in
PAIR OF ANTIQUE HOWARD & SON's BRIDGEWATER BROWN LEATHER ARMCHAiRS & FOOTSTOOL
By Howard and Sons, Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard Chairs Ltd.
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
The castors are stamped Howard & Son's LTD London on one armchair and the footstool, the inside left back legs are stamped on both armchairs Howard & Son's Berners street along with ...
Leather, Hardwood
Sold
H 32.68 in W 34.45 in L 32.68 in
Pair of Fully Restored Howard & Son's Bridgewater Whisky Brown Leather Armchairs
By Howard and Sons
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of fully restored mahogany framed Howard & Son’s Bridgewater model armchairs I have various other Howard and Son's armchairs...
Leather
Pair of Howard & Sons Bridgewater Style Lounge Chairs
By Edwin Howard & Son
Located in New London, CT
1960s era lounge chairs in the near identical form of the Classic Bridgewater chair by Howard & Sons.
Chenille
Howard and Sons Chair
By Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Howard and Sons "Bridgewater" model armchair. This chair needs no introduction - quite simply the original and most comfortable 19th century armchair.
Pair of Library Chairs Made by Howard and Sons of London
By Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Pair of antique upholstered library chairs made by Howard and Sons. These chairs stand on tall turned legs with the ring turns and cups specific to Howard.
Fabric, Wood
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