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MEDIUM SiZE GEORGE SMITH HOWARD & SON'S BROWN LEATHER SIGNATURE SCROLL ARM SOFA
MEDIUM SiZE GEORGE SMITH HOWARD & SON'S BROWN LEATHER SIGNATURE SCROLL ARM SOFA

MEDIUM SiZE GEORGE SMITH HOWARD & SON'S BROWN LEATHER SIGNATURE SCROLL ARM SOFA

By George Smith

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

, deep seated, George Smith Signature Scroll Arm sofas with feather filled base cushions upholstered with

Category

20th Century English Victorian Sofas

Materials

Leather, Beech, Oak

English Antique Comfortable Country House Curved Three-Seat Linen Sofa
English Antique Comfortable Country House Curved Three-Seat Linen Sofa

English Antique Comfortable Country House Curved Three-Seat Linen Sofa

By Howard and Sons

Located in Den Haag, NL

English Antique comfortable Country House Curved Three-Seat Linen Sofa Please ask us for an

Category

Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Linen, Oak

Fine Pair of Vintage Regency Green Leather Serpentine Fronted Chesterfield Sofas
Fine Pair of Vintage Regency Green Leather Serpentine Fronted Chesterfield Sofas

Fine Pair of Vintage Regency Green Leather Serpentine Fronted Chesterfield Sofas

By Chesterfield, Howard and Sons

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

leather, serpentine fronted Chesterfield Tufted club sofas after Howard & Son's of Berners Street

Category

20th Century English Regency Sofas

Materials

Leather

Rare Howard and Sons Banquette
Rare Howard and Sons Banquette

Rare Howard and Sons Banquette

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

deep buttoned sofa is a wonderful example of Howard`s bespoke furnishing.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Sofas

Restored Victorian Howard & Son's Chesterfield Brown Leather Corner Sofa Chaise
Restored Victorian Howard & Son's Chesterfield Brown Leather Corner Sofa Chaise

Restored Victorian Howard & Son's Chesterfield Brown Leather Corner Sofa Chaise

By Howard and Sons, Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard & Sons Ltd

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Howard & Son’s Berners Street, Walnut framed corner sofa chaise lounge with Chesterfield tufting If

Category

Antique 1870s English High Victorian Chaise Longues

Materials

Leather

Rare Victorian Howard and Sons Fully Restored Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofa
Rare Victorian Howard and Sons Fully Restored Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofa

Rare Victorian Howard and Sons Fully Restored Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofa

By Howard & Sons Ltd

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

& Son’s Berners street tobacco brown leather fully restored Chesterfield buttoned sofa I have a Howard

Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Settees

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Late 19th Century English Howard and Sons Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofa, 1880
Late 19th Century English Howard and Sons Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofa, 1880

Late 19th Century English Howard and Sons Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofa, 1880

By Howard and Sons

Located in Lowestoft, GB

An exceptional Howard and Sons two-seat buttoned Chesterfield sofa in its original upholstered

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Settees

Materials

Leather

Rare Howard & Son's Fully Stamped Four-Piece Suite, Pair of Armchairs and Sofas
Rare Howard & Son's Fully Stamped Four-Piece Suite, Pair of Armchairs and Sofas

Rare Howard & Son's Fully Stamped Four-Piece Suite, Pair of Armchairs and Sofas

By Howard & Sons Ltd

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer this lovely original Howard & Sons four-piece suite The suite

Category

Early 2000s Great Britain (UK) Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Chenille, Beech, Feathers

Extra Large George Smith Howard & Son's Signature Scroll Arm Sofa Grey Velvet
Extra Large George Smith Howard & Son's Signature Scroll Arm Sofa Grey Velvet

Extra Large George Smith Howard & Son's Signature Scroll Arm Sofa Grey Velvet

By Howard and Sons, George Smith

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

large sofa with feather filled base cushions upholstered with the exceptionally luxury grey velvet

Category

20th Century English Victorian Settees

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Pair of Antique Howard & Son's Bridgewater Brown Leather Chesterfield Armchairs
Pair of Antique Howard & Son's Bridgewater Brown Leather Chesterfield Armchairs

Pair of Antique Howard & Son's Bridgewater Brown Leather Chesterfield Armchairs

By Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons, Howard Chairs Ltd.

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

1954 they advertised as 'Makers of Howard Chairs and Sofas'. In 1967 the owners of Lenygon and

Category

Antique 1880s English Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Leather

PAIR OF ANTIQUE HOWARD & SON's BRIDGEWATER BROWN LEATHER ARMCHAiRS & FOOTSTOOL
PAIR OF ANTIQUE HOWARD & SON's BRIDGEWATER BROWN LEATHER ARMCHAiRS & FOOTSTOOL

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

'Makers of Howard Chairs and Sofas'. In 1967 the owners of Lenygon and Morant open Howard Chairs Limited

Category

Antique 1880s English High Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

19th Century Satin Birch Cane Armchair by Howard & Sons
19th Century Satin Birch Cane Armchair by Howard & Sons

19th Century Satin Birch Cane Armchair by Howard & Sons

By Howard & Sons Ltd

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

‘HOWARD’ chairs and sofas. Having cultured a unique and unmistakable reputation for supplying the ultimate

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century British Regency Armchairs

Materials

Satinwood

Howard & Son's Fully Stamped Original Victorian Walnut Armchair Original Castors
Howard & Son's Fully Stamped Original Victorian Walnut Armchair Original Castors

Howard & Son's Fully Stamped Original Victorian Walnut Armchair Original Castors

By Edwin Howard & Son, Howard & Sons Ltd

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

1954 they advertised as 'Makers of Howard Chairs and Sofas'. In 1967 the owners of Lenygon and

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Stunning Antique circa 1880 Howard & Son's Tiger Oak Dressing Table & Mirror
Stunning Antique circa 1880 Howard & Son's Tiger Oak Dressing Table & Mirror

Stunning Antique circa 1880 Howard & Son's Tiger Oak Dressing Table & Mirror

By Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

other Howard and Son's armchairs and sofas listed under my other items. Howard & Son’s were simply put

Category

Antique 1880s English High Victorian Vanities

Materials

Mirror, Oak

Antique Pair of Full Restored Howard & Son's Console Table Sideboards Stamped
Antique Pair of Full Restored Howard & Son's Console Table Sideboards Stamped

Antique Pair of Full Restored Howard & Son's Console Table Sideboards Stamped

By Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

South Audley St where from 1954 they advertised as 'Makers of Howard Chairs and Sofas'. In 1967 the

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Console Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Howard & Sons's Original Factory Ticking Fabriwc Antique Victorian Open Armchair
Howard & Sons's Original Factory Ticking Fabriwc Antique Victorian Open Armchair

Howard & Sons's Original Factory Ticking Fabriwc Antique Victorian Open Armchair

By Howard and Sons

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

1954 they advertised as 'Makers of Howard Chairs and Sofas'. In 1967 the owners of Lenygon and

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery

Early Victorian Howard & Son's Walnut Chair French Toile Upholstery Armchair
Early Victorian Howard & Son's Walnut Chair French Toile Upholstery Armchair

Early Victorian Howard & Son's Walnut Chair French Toile Upholstery Armchair

By Howard & Sons Ltd

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Howard Chairs and Sofas'. In 1967 the owners of Lenygon and Morant open Howard Chairs Limited, the

Category

Antique 19th Century French Early Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Pair of Fully Restored Howard & Son's Bridgewater Whisky Brown Leather Armchairs
Pair of Fully Restored Howard & Son's Bridgewater Whisky Brown Leather Armchairs

Pair of Fully Restored Howard & Son's Bridgewater Whisky Brown Leather Armchairs

By Howard and Sons

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

& Son’s Bridgewater model armchairs I have various other Howard and Son's armchairs and sofas listed

Category

20th Century English Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Rare Howard & Son's Berners Street Fully Stamped Daybed Chaise Lounge Armchair
Rare Howard & Son's Berners Street Fully Stamped Daybed Chaise Lounge Armchair

Rare Howard & Son's Berners Street Fully Stamped Daybed Chaise Lounge Armchair

By Howard and Sons

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

various other Howard and Son's armchairs and sofas listed under my other items This is a rare piece

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Antique French Louis XV Revival Cylinder Bureau Howard & Sons, 19th Century
Antique French Louis XV Revival Cylinder Bureau Howard & Sons, 19th Century

Antique French Louis XV Revival Cylinder Bureau Howard & Sons, 19th Century

By Howard & Sons Ltd

Located in London, GB

being 'Makers of Howard Chairs and Sofas' from their address at 48 South Audley St, this lasted until

Category

Antique 1880s French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ormolu

New George Smith Howard Signature Scroll Arm Sofa Mulberry Flying Ducks Velvet
New George Smith Howard Signature Scroll Arm Sofa Mulberry Flying Ducks Velvet

New George Smith Howard Signature Scroll Arm Sofa Mulberry Flying Ducks Velvet

By George Smith, Mulberry

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this brand new, George Smith Signature Scroll Arm large sofa

Category

20th Century English Country Settees

Materials

Velvet, Beech, Oak

Pair of Howard Sofas
Pair of Howard Sofas

Pair of Howard Sofas

By Howard & Sons Ltd

Located in Llandudno, Conwy

A pair of concave fronted sofas for Howard & Son, by Lenygon & Morant. Original frames raised on

Category

Early 20th Century British Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of Howard Sofas
Pair of Howard Sofas

Pair of Howard Sofas

By Howard & Sons Ltd

Located in Llandudno, Conwy

A pair of concave front sofas for Howard & Son, by Lenygon & Morant. Superb original condition

Category

Early 20th Century British Edwardian Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Howard Keith Three-Seat Leather Sofa
Howard Keith Three-Seat Leather Sofa

Howard Keith Three-Seat Leather Sofa

By Howard Keith

Located in Oberstown, Lusk, IE

A Howard Keith "Kohinoor" three-seat leather sofa in very nice original vintage condition. A very

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Vintage 1970s British Mid-Century Modern Sofas

1960s Black Leather Sofa by Howard Keith
1960s Black Leather Sofa by Howard Keith

1960s Black Leather Sofa by Howard Keith

By Howard Keith

Located in Melbourne, Victoria

Stunning black leather three to four-seat sofa designed by Howard Keith in 1969, London. Featuring

Category

Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Howard Keith Diplomat Sofa for HK Furniture, 1970s
Howard Keith Diplomat Sofa for HK Furniture, 1970s

Howard Keith Diplomat Sofa for HK Furniture, 1970s

By Howard Keith

Located in London, GB

A "Diplomat" sofa designed by Howard Keith in 1970's for HK Furniture. One of few successful UK

Category

Vintage 1970s British Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Howard & Sons Chesterfield Sofa, 19th Century, circa 1850
Howard & Sons Chesterfield Sofa, 19th Century, circa 1850

Howard & Sons Chesterfield Sofa, 19th Century, circa 1850

By Howard and Sons

Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury

Howard & Sons chesterfield sofa, 19th century, circa 1850 Magnificent large and imposing 19th

Category

Antique 1850s English Victorian Sofas

Materials

Mahogany

Black Leather Wingback Sofa by Howard Keith, Uk, circa 1960s
Black Leather Wingback Sofa by Howard Keith, Uk, circa 1960s

Black Leather Wingback Sofa by Howard Keith, Uk, circa 1960s

By Howard Keith

Located in Wilnis, UT

Amazing three-seater wingback sofa designed by Howard Keith in London, United Kingdom around 1960

Category

Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

Antique Howard & Sons Sofa 19th Century, England, circa 1870
Antique Howard & Sons Sofa 19th Century, England, circa 1870

Antique Howard & Sons Sofa 19th Century, England, circa 1870

By Howard & Sons Ltd

Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury

Antique Howard & Sons sofa, 19th century, England, circa 1870. A stunning antique 19th century

Category

Antique 1870s British Victorian Sofas

Materials

Mahogany

Howard and Sons Chesterfield Sofa, 19th Century, circa 1850
Howard and Sons Chesterfield Sofa, 19th Century, circa 1850

Howard and Sons Chesterfield Sofa, 19th Century, circa 1850

By Howard and Sons

Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury

Howard and Sons Chesterfield sofa, 19th century, circa 1850 Magnificent large and imposing 19th

Category

Antique 1850s English Victorian Sofas

Materials

Mahogany

Howard & Sons Kidney Shaped Sofa 19th Century Circa 1890
Howard & Sons Kidney Shaped Sofa 19th Century Circa 1890

Howard & Sons Kidney Shaped Sofa 19th Century Circa 1890

By Howard & Sons Ltd

Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury

Howard & Sons Kidney shaped sofa 19th century Circa 1890 Exceptional rare and unique19th

Category

Antique 1890s English Victorian Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Howard Keith Original Barbican Diplomat Sofa HK London Mid Century Vintage Retro
Howard Keith Original Barbican Diplomat Sofa HK London Mid Century Vintage Retro

Howard Keith Original Barbican Diplomat Sofa HK London Mid Century Vintage Retro

By Howard Keith

Located in Cambridge, GB

New Stock ✅ Howard Keith Original Barbican Diplomat Sofa Settee HK London Mid Century Vintage

Category

Vintage 1970s British Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Foam, Hardwood

Howard Keith Original Barbican Three Seater Sofa By HK London Mid Century
Howard Keith Original Barbican Three Seater Sofa By HK London Mid Century

Howard Keith Original Barbican Three Seater Sofa By HK London Mid Century

By Howard Keith

Located in Cambridge, GB

New Stock ✅ Howard Keith Original Barbican Three Seater Sofa By HK London Mid Century Vintage

Category

Vintage 1970s British Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Other

Pair of 19th Cent Country House Sofas by Howard & Sons
Pair of 19th Cent Country House Sofas by Howard & Sons

Pair of 19th Cent Country House Sofas by Howard & Sons

By Howard & Sons Ltd

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

An outstanding and unusual pair of Victorian Howard & Sons, English Country House Arching Sofas

Category

Antique 19th Century Sofas

Extremely Comfortable Sofa Made by Howard and Sons of London
Extremely Comfortable Sofa Made by Howard and Sons of London

Extremely Comfortable Sofa Made by Howard and Sons of London

By Howard & Sons Ltd

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Foster model sofa made by Howard and Sons of Berners St, London, circa 1890, as with most Howard

Category

Antique 19th Century English Sofas

Howard & Sons Chesterfield Sofa 19th Century circa 1850 No: 2
Howard & Sons Chesterfield Sofa 19th Century circa 1850 No: 2

Howard & Sons Chesterfield Sofa 19th Century circa 1850 No: 2

By Howard & Sons Ltd

Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury

Howard & Sons chesterfield sofa 19th century circa 1850 no: 2 Magnificent early 19th century

Category

Antique 1850s English Victorian Sofas

Materials

Mahogany

Howard & Sons Chesterfield Sofa 19th Century circa 1850 No: 2
Howard & Sons Chesterfield Sofa 19th Century circa 1850 No: 2

Howard & Sons Chesterfield Sofa 19th Century circa 1850 No: 2

By Howard & Sons Ltd

Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury

Howard & Sons chesterfield sofa 19th century circa 1850 no: 2 Magnificent early 19th century

Category

Antique 1850s English Victorian Sofas

Materials

Mahogany

Siège De Duvet Sofa by Howard and Sons of London
Siège De Duvet Sofa by Howard and Sons of London

Siège De Duvet Sofa by Howard and Sons of London

By Howard & Sons Ltd

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Very unusual Georgian revival sofa by Howard and Sons with mahogany show wood and box strung

Category

Early 20th Century British Edwardian Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

1950s English Country House Curved Sofa by Howard and Sons
1950s English Country House Curved Sofa by Howard and Sons

1950s English Country House Curved Sofa by Howard and Sons

By Howard & Sons Ltd

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

A very elegant and comfortable 1950s English country house sofa by Howard and Sons, of unusual

Category

Mid-20th Century English Edwardian Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Wonderful Early 20th Century English Camel Back Sofa by Howard & Sons
Wonderful Early 20th Century English Camel Back Sofa by Howard & Sons

Wonderful Early 20th Century English Camel Back Sofa by Howard & Sons

By Howard & Sons Ltd

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

A very comfortable and elegant early 20th century Edwardian camel-back sofa by Howard & Sons

Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

19th Century Antique Grantley Sofa by Howard and Sons of London
19th Century Antique Grantley Sofa by Howard and Sons of London

19th Century Antique Grantley Sofa by Howard and Sons of London

By Howard and Sons

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Antique Howard and Sons sofa, Grantley model. This sofa has high sides and back which is cosy in

Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Sofas

Materials

Walnut

Early 20th Century Comfortable Large Sofa, the Portarlington by Howard and Sons
Early 20th Century Comfortable Large Sofa, the Portarlington by Howard and Sons

Early 20th Century Comfortable Large Sofa, the Portarlington by Howard and Sons

By Howard and Sons

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Large and comfortable antique sofa made by Howard and Sons of London. This sofa has been covered in

Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Huge Victorian Antique Chesterfield Sofa Made by Howard and Sons of London
Huge Victorian Antique Chesterfield Sofa Made by Howard and Sons of London

Huge Victorian Antique Chesterfield Sofa Made by Howard and Sons of London

By Howard & Sons Ltd

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Absolutely massive Howard and Sons Chesterfield sofa with three turned Howard legs on the front and

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sofas

Howard Keith Original Barbican Modular Corner Sofa HK London Mid Century Vintage
Howard Keith Original Barbican Modular Corner Sofa HK London Mid Century Vintage

Howard Keith Original Barbican Modular Corner Sofa HK London Mid Century Vintage

By Howard Keith

Located in Cambridge, GB

New Stock ✅ Howard Keith Original Barbican Modular Corner Sofa HK London Mid Century Vintage Retro

Category

Vintage 1970s British Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Other

Upholstered Victorian Three-Seat Sofa in the Manner of Howard & Sons, circa 1890
Upholstered Victorian Three-Seat Sofa in the Manner of Howard & Sons, circa 1890

Upholstered Victorian Three-Seat Sofa in the Manner of Howard & Sons, circa 1890

By Howard & Sons Ltd

Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire

The very well made country house three-seat sofa, in the manner of Howard & Sons, being coil sprung

Category

Antique 1890s English Late Victorian Sofas

Materials

Linen

Sofa by Howard Keith
Sofa by Howard Keith

Sofa by Howard Keith

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

Mid-Century modern sofa designed by Howard Keith for HK Furniture in London. Three

Category

Vintage 1960s British Sofas

19th Cent Howard & Sons Sofa
19th Cent Howard & Sons Sofa

19th Cent Howard & Sons Sofa

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

A good quality, late 19th century English Country House sofa, by the well known makers Howard

Category

Antique 19th Century English Sofas

Chesterfield Sofa by Howard & Son
Chesterfield Sofa by Howard & Son

Chesterfield Sofa by Howard & Son

Located in London, GB

Chesterfield Sofa by Howard & Son

Category

Antique 19th Century English Sofas

Bambino Sofa By Howard Keith
Bambino Sofa By Howard Keith

Bambino Sofa By Howard Keith

Located in London, GB

A Fantastic Bambino Two seater Sofa Designed by Howard Keith for HK Furniture London Ltd

Category

Mid-20th Century British Sofas

Unusual Curved Sofa by Howard and Sons
Unusual Curved Sofa by Howard and Sons

Unusual Curved Sofa by Howard and Sons

Located in Edinburgh, GB

An unusual curved sofa by Howard and Sons, this sofa is one of the most comfortable I have ever sat

Category

Early 20th Century English Sofas

Special Order Sofa by Howard and Sons of London
Special Order Sofa by Howard and Sons of London

Special Order Sofa by Howard and Sons of London

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Nineteenth century sofa made by Howard and Sons of Berners Street in London. There is finely

Category

20th Century English Sofas

Antique Sofa Down Feather Cushions
Antique Sofa Down Feather Cushions

Antique Sofa Down Feather Cushions

By Howard & Sons Ltd

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Howard and Sons sofa, a Baring model of unusually small proportions which still has the sprung and

Category

Antique 19th Century English Sofas

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Howard Couch For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic howard couch available at 1stDibs. A howard couch — often made from fabric, wood and upholstery — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a howard couch — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A howard couch is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Victorian, Mid-Century Modern and Modern styles are sought with frequency. A well-made howard couch has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons and Howard Keith are consistently popular.

How Much is a Howard Couch?

The average selling price for a howard couch at 1stDibs is $13,800, while they’re typically $705 on the low end and $48,659 for the highest priced.

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