Our Signature Howard Chesterfield Sofa in Hand Dyed Elephant Grey Leather
By David Robinson
Located in London, GB
Our Howard Chesterfield sofa is a key piece from our Signature Collection and they can be finished in any hand dyed leathers or fabrics.
Leather
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
$19,440Sale Price / set|30% Off
Antique Original Ticking Fabric Howard & Son's 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 once in a lifetime opportunity to own, very rare original near pair of Howard & Son's Berners street armchairs in the original distressed tick...
Upholstery, Hardwood
LARGE RESTORED 1880 ANTIQUE HOWARD & SON'S CHESTERFiELD BROWN LEATHER FOOTSTOOL
By Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard and Sons
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
$13,886Sale Price|20% Off
RARE & FULLY RESTORED CHESTERFIELD BROWN LEATHER ARMCHAIR, HOWARD & SON's
By Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Rare, highly collectable Victorian circa 1860-1880 Howard & Son's attributed library armchair which has been fully restored and comes with never seen before, Marquetry inlaid legs an...
Leather
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
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
$14,580Sale Price|30% Off
Important Antique Victorian Howard & Son's Chesterfield Sofa Inc Ticking Fabric
By Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard and Sons, Howard & Sons 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
$15,465Sale Price|30% Off
Unrestored Antique Victorian Howard & Son's Chesterfield Sofa Inc Ticking Fabric
By Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard and Sons
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 Chairs Ltd., Howard & Sons 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 & Sons Ltd, Howard Chairs 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 & Sons Ltd, Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard and Sons
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
Early Victorian Howard & Son Serpentine Chesterfield Sofa
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
An early Victorian walnut Howard & Son serpentine button back chesterfield sofa.
Walnut
$29,992Sale Price|20% Off
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
1970s Beige English Tufted Chesterfield Style Lounge Daybed Chaise on Castors
By Howard and Sons
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning and rare, chesterfield style, tufted chaise lounge you could hope to find. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. The beaut...
Upholstery, Wood
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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 34.45 in W 30.71 in D 37.8 in
Antique Howard & Son's Bridgewater Style Black Leather Chesterfield Armchair
By Howard and Sons, Chesterfield
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
Howard & Sons Chesterfield Sofa
By Howard and Sons
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Totally refurbished Howard & Sons sofa, in the timeless Chesterfield style.
Brass
Sold
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 Howard and Sons, 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 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 27.17 in W 78.55 in D 37.21 in
Victorian Serpentine Whisky Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofa After Howard & Son's
By Howard and Sons, Howard & Sons Ltd, Chesterfield, Howard Chairs Ltd.
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 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
Sold
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
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
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 Chesterfield Chaise Lounge C1860
By Howard and Sons
Located in Batley, GB
A mid 19th century Chesterfield chaise lounge by Howard & sons - London.
Walnut
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
19th Century Howard & Sons Chesterfield Chaise Lounge
By Howard and Sons
Located in Batley, GB
A very good quality chaise lounge by Howard & Sons - London. Raised on walnut ring turned legs with the original gilt brass cup casters. Shown here in its original under lining ready...
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 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 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 26.58 in W 71.26 in D 36.62 in
Howard & Sons Chesterfield Chesterbed Brown Leather Fully Stamped Chaise Longue
By Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Very rare original Howard & Sons fully stamped with original castors Victorian fully restored brown leather Chesterbed chaise longue. Please note the delivery fee listed is just...
Leather, Mahogany
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H 32.88 in W 31.11 in D 37.8 in
SUPER RARE HOWARD & SON'S FULLY RESTORED CHESTERFiELD BROWN LEATHER ARMCHAIR
By Howard and Sons
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this super rare, highly collectable Victorian circa 1860-1880 Howard & Son's attributed library armchair whi...
Leather, Hardwood
Sold
H 25.99 in W 71.26 in D 39.18 in
Howard & Son's Restored Brown Leather Chesterfield Chesterbed Walnut Framed
By Howard and Sons
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare totally original Victorian Howard & Son’s Chesterfield Chesterbed chaise lounge An amazing find, the chaise has been fully restor...
Leather, Walnut
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 Chairs Ltd., Howard & Sons 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 30.52 in W 28.15 in D 28.75 in
Fine Restored Howard & Sons Chesterfield Brown Leather Claw & Ball Feet Armchair
By Howard and Sons, Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this exceedingly rare original Howard & Sons, fully stamped, Victorian fully restored hand dyed brown leather club armchair with ornately carved Cl...
Leather
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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
Sold
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...
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H 31.89 in W 31.7 in D 29.14 in
Lovely Period Victorian Chesterfield Buttoned Fabric Upholstered Tub Armchair
By Chesterfield, Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely original Victorian Chesterfield buttoned fabric upholstered tub club armchair after Howard & Son’s A very good looking period club...
Upholstery, Mahogany
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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