Howard & Sons Crescent Chesterfield Sofa c1850
By Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in Batley, GB
A low and sleek mid 19th century country house crescent shaped chesterfield sofa by Howard & Sons, London c1850.
Brass
Important Antique Victorian Howard & Son's Chesterfield Sofa Inc Ticking Fabric
By Howard and Sons, Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard Chairs Ltd.
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale very rare, original Victorian circa 1860 Howard & Son’s Chesterfield sofa with the original ticking fabric and long, elegant Walnut turned legs ...
Walnut
Unrestored Antique Victorian Howard & Son's Chesterfield Sofa Inc Ticking Fabric
By Howard and Sons, Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard Chairs Ltd.
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer very rare, original Victorian circa 1860 Howard & Son’s Chesterfield sofa with the original ticking fabric I actually have a second one of these listed u...
Hardwood
Huge Restored Antique Victorian Howard & Son's Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofa
By Howard and Sons, Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard Chairs Ltd.
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very fine, fully restored Howard & Son’s Berners Street London, large Baring sofa upholstered with vintage brown leather that has Thomas Chipp...
Leather
Fine Important Restored Pair of Antique Howard & Sons Leather Chesterfield Sofas
By Howard and Sons, Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning exceptionally rare pair of original early Victorian Howard & Son’s Berners street cigar brown leather, fully restored Chesterfield bu...
Leather
Fine Victorian Howard & Son's Claw & Ball Feet Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofa
By Howard and Sons, Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard Chairs Ltd.
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very fine, fully restored Howard & Son’s Berners Street London, large Baring sofa upholstered with new Fully Aniline cattle hide leather with ...
Leather
Victorian Howard & Sons Ticking Fabric Upholstered Double Wingback Sofa Armchair
By Howard and Sons, Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard Chairs Ltd.
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original Victorian Howard & Son’s curved front double wingback sofa full stamped with H&S ticking A truly stunning piece, in subli...
Upholstery, Hardwood
Early Victorian Howard & Son Serpentine Chesterfield Sofa
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
An early Victorian walnut Howard & Son serpentine button back chesterfield sofa.
Walnut
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19thC Howard & Sons Chesterfield Sofa in Hand Dyed Leathers - Wimbledon Green
Located in London, GB
As a LAPADA dealer and furniture maker, I always have a very good selection of pieces in stock with a wide range of price points. Original Howard & Sons 19thC Chesterfield sofa that...
Leather
English Country House Button Back Chesterfield Sofa
Located in Greenwich, CT
Classic lines in the style of Howard and Sons, sturdy and very comfortable. England, circa 1870.
Wood
Restored Victorian 1890 Cornelius V Smith Chesterfield Leather Sofa Coil Sprung
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely rare original restored Victorian 1890 Cornelius V Smith green leather Chesterfield sofa What can I say, if you’re in the market for ...
Leather, Hardwood, Walnut
RARE LION HEAD HAND CARVED ANTiQUE VICTORIAN CHESTERFIELD OXBLOOD LEATHER SOFA
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning Georgian English style, Victorian Chesterfield Oxblood leather sofa with hand carve...
Leather, Wood
LARGE RESTORED 1880 ANTIQUE HOWARD & SON'S CHESTERFiELD BROWN LEATHER FOOTSTOOL
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 absolutely exquisite, large, Circa 1880's Hand carved Mahogany, fully restored Chesterfield brown Leath...
Leather, Hardwood
PAiR OF ANTIQUE HOWARD & SON'S BRIDGEWATER CHESTERFIELD GREEN LEATHER ARMCHAIRS
By Howard and Sons, Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard Chairs Ltd.
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunningly rare, original pair of fully restored Regency Green leather, Victorian Mahogany framed Howar...
Leather
Restored Victorian 1890 Cornelius V. Smith Stamp Chesterfield Leather Sofa Brown
By Cornelius V. Smith
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely rare original fully restored Victorian 1890 Cornelius V Smith Stamped aged whiskey brown leather Chesterfield sofa Please note the d...
Leather, Hardwood
19th Century Howard and Sons Chesterfield Sofa
By Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
An exceptional 19th century buttoned chesterfield by Howard & Sons, circa 1880. Fully reupholstered in the traditional manner with horsehair stuffing throughout and covered in Howard...
Fabric, Wood
Howard and Sons 19th Century Chesterfield Sofa
By Howard and Sons
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Rare English late 19th century Howard and Sons chesterfield sofa recovered in Howard and Sons ticking.
Brass
Howard & Sons Chesterfield Sofa
By Howard and Sons
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Totally refurbished Howard & Sons sofa, in the timeless Chesterfield style.
Brass
Howard and Sons Crescent Chesterfield Sofa c1860
By Howard and Sons
Located in Batley, GB
A huge 19th century 'Crescent' shaped country house chesterfield sofa by Howard & Sons - London c1860. Raised on 6 short walnut legs with 3 turned front legs and 3 splayed rear legs.
Walnut
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H 63 in W 220 in D 92 in
Antique English Chesterfield Sofa by Howard and Sons c1880 (INC UPHOLSTERY
By Howard and Sons
Located in Batley, GB
A Large country house English chesterfield sofa by Howard & sons - London. Raised on Howard's uniquely ring turned walnut legs to the front and out swept to the back, all on Howard &...
Walnut
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H 25.2 in W 89.38 in D 38.59 in
Antique English Chesterfield Sofa by Howard and Sons c1880 (INC UPHOLSTERY)
By Howard and Sons
Located in Batley, GB
A Large country house English chesterfield sofa by Howard & sons - London. Raised on Howard's uniquely ring turned walnut legs to the front and out swept to the back, all on Howard &...
Walnut
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H 27.17 in W 78.75 in D 37.01 in
Antique English Chesterfield Sofa by Howard and Sons c1880 (INC UPHOLSTERY)
By Howard and Sons
Located in Batley, GB
A Large country house English chesterfield sofa by Howard & sons - London. Raised on Howard's uniquely ring turned walnut legs to the front and out swept to the back.
Walnut
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H 24.02 in W 39.38 in D 88.59 in
Howard & Sons Chesterfield Sofa Newly Upholstered In Howard & Sons Fabric 1880s
By Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in London, GB
This exceptional late 19th-century Howard & Sons Chesterfield sofa is an extraordinarily rare and highly collectable example of English furniture design.
Brass
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H 24.02 in W 39.38 in D 88.59 in
Howard & Sons Chesterfield Sofa Newly Upholstered In Howard & Sons Fabric 1880s
By Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in London, GB
This exceptional late 19th-century Howard & Sons Chesterfield sofa is an extraordinarily rare and highly collectable example of English furniture design.
Brass
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H 27.17 in W 78.55 in D 37.21 in
Victorian Serpentine Whisky Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofa After Howard & Son's
By Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard Chairs Ltd., Chesterfield, Howard and Sons
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning fully restored Victorian hand dyed cigar brown leather serpentine fronted Chesterfield Tufted club sofa after Howard & Son's of Berne...
Leather, Walnut
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H 27.17 in W 98.43 in D 44.89 in
Restored Howard & Sons Chesterfield Victorian Brown Leather Crescent Framed Sofa
By Howard and Sons, Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning exceptionally rare original fully restored Victorian walnut framed Howard & Son’s Berners Street sofa with leather upholstery Thi...
Leather
Sold
H 33.67 in W 77.17 in D 42.52 in
Huge Restored Antique Victorian Howard & Son's Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofa
By Howard and Sons, Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard Chairs Ltd.
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very fine, fully restored Howard & Son’s Berners Street London, large Baring sofa upholstered with vintage brown leather that has Thomas Chipp...
Leather
Sold
H 34.06 in W 76.58 in D 41.34 in
Fine Victorian Howard & Son's Claw & Ball Feet Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofa
By Howard and Sons, Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard Chairs Ltd.
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very fine, fully restored Howard & Son’s Berners Street London, large Baring sofa upholstered with new Fully Aniline cattle hide leather with ...
Leather
Sold
H 26.78 in W 76.78 in D 37.01 in
Pair of Victorian Howard & Sons Style Serpentine Fronted Chesterfield Club Sofas
By Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this extremely rare pair of original mid-Victorian Howard & Son’s style Chesterfield club sofas in aged green leather.
Leather
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H 26.78 in W 76.78 in D 37.01 in
Pair of Fully Restored Howard & Son's Style Victorian Chesterfield Leather Sofas
By Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Wimbledon-Furniture We are delighted to offer for auction this extremely rare pair of original mid Victorian fully restored Howard & Son’s style Chesterfield club sofas in cig...
Howard And Sons Leather Chesterfield Antique Sofa
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
An antique black leather Chesterfield by Howard and Sons This sofa has a deep-buttoned roll over back with scrolling arms set upon turned spinning top front feet.
Mahogany, Leather
Cashmere Camel Chesterfield Sofa
By Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine English Edwardian Chesterfield sofa standing on turned walnut legs and original brass casters, now upholstered in camel cashmere wool with deep buttoning, very comfortable and s...
Brass
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H 32.29 in W 85.83 in D 33.67 in
Rare Victorian Chesterfield Hand Dyed Brown Leather Sofa Horse Hair Coil Sprung
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
What this means is this sofa is actually very comfortable, most normal Chesterfields are really quite a stiff affair, not this little diamond These models are classed as metal fr...
Leather
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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
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H 35.44 in W 68.9 in D 28.35 in
Restored Antique Howard & Son's Berners Street Chesterfield Chaise Lounge Sofa
By Howard and Sons, Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard Chairs Ltd.
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this stunning exceptionally rare and restored Howard & Son's circa 1880 Chaise Lounge with hand carved walnut frame This is the first chaise in this mod...
Upholstery, Walnut
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H 32.29 in W 29.93 in D 37.01 in
FINE PAIR OF VICTORIAN CHESTERFIELD BROWN LEATHER HOWARD & SON'S STYLE ARMCHAiRS
By Chesterfield, Howard and Sons
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of Victorian fully restored Chesterfield brown leather hand dyed armchairs made in the Howa...
Leather
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H 26.38 in W 78.15 in D 33.27 in
Victorian James Jas Shoolbred Chesterfield Sofa Fully Stamped, circa 1860
By Jas Schoolbred
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Wimbledon furniture Wimbledon furniture is delighted to offer for sale this lovely rare original Victorian, circa 1860 James Jas Shoolbred aged brown leather Chesterfield sofa ...
Leather, Mahogany
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H 32.29 in W 29.93 in D 37.01 in
FINE PAIR OF VICTORIAN CHESTERFIELD BROWN LEATHER HOWARD & SON'S STYLE ARMCHAIRs
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of Victorian fully restored Chesterfield brown leather hand dyed armchairs made in the Howa...
Leather
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H 25.6 in W 81.7 in D 35.44 in
Victorian James Jas Shoolbred Leather Walnut Chesterfield Fully Stamped
By Jas Shoolbred & Co.
Located in Benington, Herts
An extremely well-drawn 19th century Victorian walnut deep buttoned leather upholstered chesterfield stamped by the famous makers James Jas Shoolbred and Co London. Along with Howard...
Brass
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H 31.7 in W 55.91 in D 29.73 in
Rare Military Officers Naval Campaign Desk and Chesterfield Chair with Documents
By Army & Navy CSL, Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
The desk splits into three easy to move pieces and has stunning brass clips on top of the pedestal which lock them in place The chair is a period 1920s Chesterfield captains chair...
Leather, Mahogany
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H 25.79 in W 81.7 in D 36.62 in
Victorian 1890 Stamped Cornelius v Smith Chesterfield Leather Sofa Brown Leather
By Cornelius V. Smith
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely rare original Victorian 1890 fully restored Cornelius V Smith Stamped aged brown leather Chesterfield sofa What can I say, if you’re...
Leather, Mahogany
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H 42.92 in W 29.34 in D 27.96 in
Georgian Chesterfield Aged Green Leather Wingback Fireside Armchair, George III
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
WIMBLEDON-FURNITURE We are delighted to offer for this stunning Antique Georgian / Victorian Chesterfield wingback armchair Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, for...
Leather, Mahogany
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H 27.17 in W 78.55 in D 37.21 in
Pair of Restored Antique 1880 Serpentine Howard & Son's Style Chesterfield Sofas
By Chesterfield, Howard and Sons
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of fully restored Victorian hand dyed cigar brown leather serpentine fronted Chesterfield Tufted club sofas after Howard & Son's...
Leather, Walnut
Vintage couches and antique sofas have anchored living rooms for generations. The pieces most sought after today carry the deep-buttoned tufting of a Chesterfield or the low, sculptural ease of mid-century modern and Hollywood Regency design.
Styles to Know
Rolled arms and tufted backs point to Mid-Century Modern or Hollywood Regency pieces, while tight backs and turned legs skew more traditional. Velvet is enjoying a renewed moment across most of these silhouettes; see our velvet chesterfield sofa trend report for examples. A mid-century modern coffee table within reach and a vintage mirror nearby round out the seating area.
How to Choose the Right Vintage Sofa
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