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Howard & Sons Beaumont Sofa
By Howard and Sons
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Howard & Sons 'Beaumont' sofa, dating to the 19th century.
This classic sofa features a deep seat
Category
19th Century English Country Howard Sofa Antique Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century Howard & Sons Grantley Sofa c1880
By Howard and Sons
Located in Batley, GB
A superb 19th century Howard & Sons Grantley sofa. Raised on Howards uniquely hand turned walnut
Category
19th Century British Victorian Howard Sofa Antique Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Antique Howard & Sons Portarlington Large Sofa Original Ticking Upholstery
By Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons
Located in GB
Howard Chairs and Sofas'.
In 1967 the owners of Lenygon and Morant open Howard Chairs Limited, the
Category
1910s English Edwardian Howard Sofa Antique Furniture
Materials
Upholstery
H 37.21 in W 82.29 in D 33.27 in
Huge Restored Antique Victorian Howard & Son's Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofa
By Howard and Sons, Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard Chairs Ltd.
Located in GB
feather filled
This is pretty much the finest sofa ever made, Howard & Son’s are known as simply put
Category
19th Century English Victorian Howard Sofa Antique Furniture
Materials
Leather
H 33.67 in W 77.17 in D 42.52 in
Important Antique Victorian Howard & Son's Chesterfield Sofa Inc Ticking Fabric
By Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons
Located in GB
stamped inside back leg
This sofa is a must have for any fine English furniture connoisseur, it screams
Category
1860s English High Victorian Howard Sofa Antique Furniture
Materials
Walnut
H 27.17 in W 86.62 in D 36.42 in
Unrestored Antique Victorian Howard & Son's Chesterfield Sofa Inc Ticking Fabric
By Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer very rare, original Victorian circa 1860 Howard & Son’s Chesterfield sofa
Category
1860s English High Victorian Howard Sofa Antique Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
H 24.61 in W 86.62 in D 38.59 in
Victorian Howard & Sons Ticking Fabric Upholstered Double Wingback Sofa Armchair
By Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original Victorian Howard & Son’s curved front
Category
19th Century English High Victorian Howard Sofa Antique Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
H 45.67 in W 57.29 in D 35.44 in
Very Rare Victorian Howard & Sons Fully Restored Brown Leather Sofa
By Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons
Located in GB
& Son’s Berners street tobacco brown leather fully restored sofa
I have a Howard & Son's armchair
Category
19th Century English Victorian Howard Sofa Antique Furniture
Materials
Leather
FINE PAIR OF FULLY RESTORED ANTIQUE HOWARD & SON'S ViCTORIAN PORTARLINGTON SOFAS
By Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons
Located in GB
These are pretty much the finest sofas ever made, Howard & Son’s are known as simply put the makers of
Category
19th Century English Victorian Howard Sofa Antique Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
H 39.57 in W 75.99 in D 32.49 in
COMFORTABLE HOWARD & SON'S VICTORIAN 2-3 SEAT SOFA FOR REUPHOLSTERY RESTORATiON
By Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons
Located in GB
Howard & Son's Berners Street sofa with the inside back left leg stamped along with the castors
Please
Category
1880s English Late Victorian Howard Sofa Antique Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
H 34.26 in W 63.39 in D 34.65 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 GB
& Ball feet
This is pretty much the finest sofa ever made, Howard & Son’s are known as simply put the
Category
19th Century English Victorian Howard Sofa Antique Furniture
Materials
Leather
H 34.06 in W 76.58 in D 41.34 in
Antique Howard & Sons Aesthetic Movement Sofa Claw & Ball Feet Chinoiserie Fabic
By Howard and Sons, Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard Chairs Ltd.
Located in GB
one of very few Claw & Ball examples as well.
Howard & Sons are simply put are the finest sofa and
Category
1880s English High Victorian Howard Sofa Antique Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
H 29.14 in W 53.94 in D 30.32 in
Super Comfortable circa 1920 Howard & Son's Lenygon & Morant Ticking Fabric Sofa
By Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare original Howard & Son’s Lenygon & Morant sofa
Category
1920s English Victorian Howard Sofa Antique Furniture
Materials
Upholstery
H 31.11 in W 63 in D 33.86 in
Fully Restored Howard & Son's Baring Sofa Grey Herringbone 100% Wool Upholstery
By Howard and Sons, Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard Chairs Ltd.
Located in GB
sofa ever made, Howard & Son’s are known as simply put the makers of the most comfortable sofas in the
Category
19th Century English Victorian Howard Sofa Antique Furniture
Materials
Upholstery
H 36.23 in W 84.65 in D 33.67 in
Fine Important Restored Pair of Antique Howard & Sons Leather Chesterfield Sofas
By Howard and Sons, Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard Chairs Ltd.
Located in GB
Victorian Howard & Son’s Berners street cigar brown leather, fully restored Chesterfield buttoned sofas with
Category
19th Century English Early Victorian Howard Sofa Antique Furniture
Materials
Leather
H 27.37 in W 77.17 in D 36.03 in
Aesthetic Movement Open Arm Sofa Attributed to Howard and Sons
By Howard and Sons
Located in Batley, GB
A superb 19th century open arm sofa almost certainly by Howard and sons. Upholstered in Rose
Category
Mid-19th Century British Victorian Howard Sofa Antique Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
ANTiQUE VICTORIAN HOWARD & SON TWO SEAT SOFA FULLY STAMPED READY FOR UPHOLSTERY
By Howard and Sons, Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard Chairs Ltd.
Located in GB
, totally original, full stamped, Howard & Son's Berners St London two seat sofa with all the original
Category
1880s English High Victorian Howard Sofa Antique Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood
H 33.47 in W 62.8 in D 33.47 in
ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN 1880 HOWARD & SON TWO SEAT SOFA STAMPED READY FOR UPHOLSTERY
By Howard and Sons, Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard Chairs Ltd.
Located in GB
, totally original, stamped, Howard & Son's Berners St London two seat sofa with all the original makers
Category
1880s English High Victorian Howard Sofa Antique Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood
H 28.55 in W 58.27 in D 31.5 in
Fine 19th Century Ball and Claw Sofa After Howard and Sons
By Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in Benington, Herts
An extremely fine 19th Century Ball and Claw Down Feather Sofa after the Ramsden ball and claw
Category
1880s English Howard Sofa Antique Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Howard & Sons Sofa, England circa 1880
Located in Culver City, CA
Howard & Sons Sofa
England circa 1880
Low seated turned walnut legs, upholstered in hand-dyed
Category
19th Century English Howard Sofa Antique Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
19th Century Howard Style Mahogany Sofa
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A three seater, 19th Century Howard style, mahogany sofa with back and seat feather filled cushions
Category
19th Century Howard Sofa Antique Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of Howard & Sons Portarlington Sofas
Located in New York, NY
Howard & Sons Portarlington sofas.
UK circa 1920s.
Category
Early 1900s British Howard Sofa Antique Furniture
Materials
Wood, Upholstery
Pair of Antique Howard & Sons 'Pickwell' Country House Armchairs, circa 1920
By Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in London, GB
A beautifully proportioned pair of 'Pickwell' armchairs by renowned furniture makers Howard
Category
Early 20th Century English Country Howard Sofa Antique Furniture
Materials
Cotton, Wood
H 30.71 in W 30.71 in D 29.53 in
Rare Antique Howard & Sons 'Oslo' Childs Country House Armchair, circa 1920
By Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in London, GB
A scarcely seen country house child's armchair by renowned furniture makers Howard & Sons. circa
Category
Early 20th Century English Country Howard Sofa Antique Furniture
Materials
Cotton, Wood
H 28.35 in W 24.81 in D 27.56 in
19thC Howard & Sons Chesterfield Sofa in Hand Dyed Leathers - Colour to Select
Located in London, GB
a wide range of price points.
Original Howard & Sons 19thC Chesterfield sofa that we have fully
Category
Late 19th Century British Chesterfield Howard Sofa Antique Furniture
Materials
Leather
H 28 in W 86 in D 38 in
19th Century Pair of Antique Sofas in the Manner of Howard and Sons
Located in Miami, FL
This sofas have high sides and back which is cosy in front of a fire or anywhere. The high sides
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Howard Sofa Antique Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Large Victorian Country House Sofa
Located in Faversham, GB
A commanding mahogany Victorian country house sofa in the manner of Howard and Sons.
Featuring a
Category
1880s British Victorian Howard Sofa Antique Furniture
Materials
Brass
Deep Seated Button-Back Couch
Located in Greenwich, CT
A tailored two seater button-back couch with rolled arms and deep seat, in the fashion of Howard
Category
Late 19th Century European Howard Sofa Antique Furniture
Materials
Wood
EXQUISITE ANTIQUE BURR WALNUT AESTHETiC MOVEMENT SALON SOFA GRAND TOUR PLAQUE
Located in GB
1954 they advertised as 'Makers of Howard Chairs and Sofas'.
In 1967 the owners of Lenygon and Morant
Category
19th Century European Aesthetic Movement Howard Sofa Antique Furniture
Materials
Ebony, Walnut
H 36.82 in W 73.63 in D 32.29 in
Restored Victorian 1890 Cornelius V Smith Chesterfield Leather Sofa Coil Sprung
Located in GB
Chesterfield sofas in the world there are a few names that are at the top of the list, Howard & Sons, Jas
Category
Late 19th Century English High Victorian Howard Sofa Antique Furniture
Materials
Leather, Hardwood, Walnut
H 26.78 in W 78.75 in D 39.38 in
Restored Antique Howard & Son's Berners Street Chesterfield Chaise Lounge Sofa
By Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons
Located in GB
1954 they advertised as 'Makers of Howard Chairs and Sofas'.
In 1967 the owners of Lenygon and
Category
1880s English High Victorian Howard Sofa Antique Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
H 35.44 in W 68.9 in D 28.35 in
RARE ORIGINAL ViCTORIAN HOWARD & SONS BRIDGEWATER ARMCHAIR PERIOD UPHOLSTERY
By Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons
Located in GB
Howard and Son's armchairs and sofas listed under my other items.
This is a rare chair, it is the
Category
19th Century English Victorian Howard Sofa Antique Furniture
Materials
Upholstery
H 33.94 in W 29.34 in D 34.65 in
RARE ORIGINAL ViCTORIAN HOWARD & SONS BRIDGEWATER ARMCHAIR WITH KILIM UPHOLSTERY
By Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons
Located in GB
Howard and Son's armchairs and sofas listed under my other items.
This is a rare chair, it is the
Category
19th Century English Victorian Howard Sofa Antique Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
H 33.86 in W 29.53 in D 37.8 in
PAIR OF ORIGINAL ViCTORIAN HOWARD & SON'S BRIDGEWATER ARMCHAIRS FOR REUPHOLSTERY
By Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons
Located in GB
provide you with the exact price.
I have various other Howard and Son's armchairs and sofas listed under
Category
19th Century English Victorian Howard Sofa Antique Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
H 29.93 in W 29.93 in D 36.23 in
PAIR OF ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN HOWARD & SON'S ARMCHAIRS FOR UPHOLSTERY RESTORATION
By Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons
Located in GB
fine examples
Howard & Son’s are the finest sofa and armchair makers in history
Dimensions
Height
Category
1880s English Late Victorian Howard Sofa Antique Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
H 35.44 in W 34.65 in D 37.8 in
PAIR OF ANTIQUE HOWARD & SON's BRIDGEWATER BROWN LEATHER ARMCHAiRS & FOOTSTOOL
By Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons
Located in GB
'Makers of Howard Chairs and Sofas'.
In 1967 the owners of Lenygon and Morant open Howard Chairs Limited
Category
1880s English High Victorian Howard Sofa Antique Furniture
Materials
Hardwood, Leather
H 34.06 in W 30.71 in D 42.33 in
Pair of Antique Howard & Son's Bridgewater Brown Leather Chesterfield Armchairs
By Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons
Located in GB
1954 they advertised as 'Makers of Howard Chairs and Sofas'.
In 1967 the owners of Lenygon and
Category
1880s English Victorian Howard Sofa Antique Furniture
Materials
Leather
H 33.47 in W 29.53 in D 38.39 in
Eight Antique Howard & Son's Brown Leather Carver Gainsborough Dining Armchairs
By Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons
Located in GB
of Howard Chairs and Sofas'. In 1967 the owners of Lenygon and Morant open Howard Chairs Limited, the
Category
Early 1900s English Edwardian Howard Sofa Antique Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 94 in W 59.5 in D 61 in
FULLY RESTORED PAIR OF ANTIQUE HOWARD & SON BRIDGEWATER BROWN LEATHER ARMCHAIRs
By Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons
Located in GB
provide you with the exact price.
I have various other Howard and Son's armchairs and sofas listed under
Category
19th Century English Victorian Howard Sofa Antique Furniture
Materials
Leather
H 33.86 in W 29.93 in D 37.8 in
Antique Pair of Full Restored Howard & Son's Console Table Sideboards Stamped
By Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons
Located in GB
South Audley St where from 1954 they advertised as 'Makers of Howard Chairs and Sofas'.
In 1967 the
Category
19th Century English Victorian Howard Sofa Antique Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
H 36.23 in W 48.04 in D 21.66 in
Lovely Victorian Howard & Son's Fully Stamped Office Desk Armchair in Walnut
By Howard and Sons, Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in GB
1954 they advertised as 'Makers of Howard Chairs and Sofas'.
In 1967 the owners of Lenygon and
Category
19th Century English Victorian Howard Sofa Antique Furniture
Materials
Walnut
H 39.38 in W 22.05 in D 21.66 in
Sublime Pair of Howard & Son's William Morris Walnut Framed Wingback Armchairs
By Howard and Sons, Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard Chairs Ltd.
Located in GB
1954 they advertised as 'Makers of Howard Chairs and Sofas'.
In 1967 the owners of Lenygon and
Category
19th Century English Victorian Howard Sofa Antique Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
H 42.33 in W 31.7 in D 32.88 in
Antique Victorian Walnut Howard & Son's Artists Easel Displays Two Paintings
By Howard and Sons, Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in GB
Howard Chairs and Sofas'.
In 1967 the owners of Lenygon and Morant open Howard Chairs Limited, the
Category
19th Century English Victorian Howard Sofa Antique Furniture
Materials
Walnut
H 67.33 in W 18.71 in D 21.66 in
Original Antique Fully Stamped Howard & Son's Berners Street Hardwood Wardrobe
By Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons
Located in GB
Howard made a name for themselves as fine furniture makers in the earl Victorian era, they then went on
Category
19th Century English Victorian Howard Sofa Antique Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
H 78.15 in W 47.45 in D 24.41 in
Rod Stewart Essex Home Howard & Son's Victorian Blood Red Leather Armchairs
By Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in GB
Stewart's pair of original Howard & Sons fully stamped with original castors Victorian blood red leather
Category
1880s Victorian Howard Sofa Antique Furniture
Materials
Leather, Walnut
H 31.5 in W 31.11 in D 27.56 in
Very Rare Fully Restored Howard & Son's Walnut Wingback Armchair Regency Stripe
By Howard and Sons
Located in GB
South Audley St where from 1954 they advertised as 'Makers of Howard Chairs and Sofas'.
In 1967 the
Category
19th Century English High Victorian Howard Sofa Antique Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
H 45.87 in W 31.7 in D 32.88 in
Howard & Sons Hand Crafted Cherrywood Dresser / Bureau With Brass Drop Handles
By Howard and Sons
Located in High Wycombe, GB
Lancaster. They supplied furniture to the Savoy Hotel in London. Howard & Sons received a number of Royal
Category
Early 20th Century British Country Howard Sofa Antique Furniture
Materials
Brass
H 34 in W 36 in D 21 in
Antique Howard & Son's Bridgewater Style Black Leather Chesterfield Armchair
By Chesterfield, Howard and Sons
Located in GB
.
I have various other original Howard and Son's armchairs and sofas listed under my other items
Category
1880s English Victorian Howard Sofa Antique Furniture
Materials
Walnut, Leather
H 34.45 in W 30.71 in D 37.8 in
FINE PAIR OF VICTORIAN CHESTERFIELD BROWN LEATHER HOWARD & SON'S STYLE ARMCHAiRS
By Chesterfield, Howard and Sons
Located in GB
Victorian fully restored Chesterfield brown leather hand dyed armchairs made in the Howard & Son's style
Category
19th Century English Victorian Howard Sofa Antique Furniture
Materials
Leather
H 32.29 in W 29.93 in D 37.01 in
Very Rare Howard & Son's Victorian Chest of Drawers Hidden Silver Wear Cupboard
By Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in GB
where from 1954 they advertised as 'Makers of Howard Chairs and Sofas'.
In 1967 the owners of Lenygon
Category
19th Century English Victorian Howard Sofa Antique Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
H 54.34 in W 36.23 in D 17.33 in
Captain / Sir C Pigott 1881 Howard & Son's Military Campaign Chest of Drawers
By Howard and Sons
Located in GB
serial number on of 8696 4332 and then “Easy Chair & Sofa Factory, Howard & Son’s Upholsterers 2526 & 27
Category
1880s English High Victorian Howard Sofa Antique Furniture
Materials
Walnut
H 19.3 in W 45.48 in D 20.08 in
Settee Sofa Couch Knole Velvet Strie Olive 3-seater H44" Adjustable L67-101"
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
century, couch with hinged arm rests, found at Knole Park, Sevenoaks, Kent, the ancestral seat of the
Category
Early 1900s English Baroque Revival Howard Sofa Antique Furniture
Materials
Velvet
H 44.1 in W 83.08 in D 27.37 in
Restored Victorian 1890 Cornelius V. Smith Stamp Chesterfield Leather Sofa Brown
By Cornelius V. Smith
Located in GB
sofas in the world there are a few names that are at the top of the list, Howard & Sons, Jas Shoolbred
Category
1890s English High Victorian Howard Sofa Antique Furniture
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
H 26.78 in W 73.23 in D 32.29 in
Knole Armchair, English, Morant & Co, Green Strie Velvet
By Morant & Co.
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
, upholstered, 17th century, couch with hinged arm rests, found at Knole Park, Sevenoaks, Kent, the ancestral
Category
Early 1900s English Baroque Revival Howard Sofa Antique Furniture
Materials
Velvet
"Baring" Sofa by Howard and Sons of London circa 1900
By Howard and Sons
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Howard and Sons Baring sofa, we have two available at the moment both on the distictive Howard
Category
1890s British Howard Sofa Antique Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Birch, Walnut
Mahogany and Upholstered Square-Sided "Baring" Sofa
By Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in London, GB
By Howard & Sons - the rear leg stamped
English, circa 1910-1930
This is a slight variant on
Category
Early 20th Century English Howard Sofa Antique Furniture
Materials
Upholstery
Howard & Sons Portarlington Sofa, circa 1850
By Howard and Sons
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Howard & Sons portarlington sofa, Circa 1850.
Magnificent 19th century Howard & Sons ‘English
Category
1850s English Victorian Howard Sofa Antique Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Howard and Sons Open Armchair 19th Century England Circa 1860
By Howard and Sons
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
moved to South Audley St where from 1954 they advertised as 'Makers of Howard Chairs and Sofas’. In 1967
Category
1860s English High Victorian Howard Sofa Antique Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Howard and Sons Open Armchairs 19th Century England, Circa 1850
By Howard and Sons
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
upholstered furniture.
The company was started by John Howard in 1820 trading from 24 Leman St, London as
Category
1850s English Victorian Howard Sofa Antique Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Early 18th Century Mirror with Chinoiserie Decorated Cushion Frame
Located in London, GB
‘Makers of Howard Chairs and Sofas’ by Lenygon and Morant when the company later moved to 48 South Audley
Category
Early 18th Century English Chinoiserie Howard Sofa Antique Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Wood
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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of howard sofa antique furniture on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, fabric and upholstery, every piece of howard sofa antique furniture was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect item from our selection of howard sofa antique furniture — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A choice in our collection of howard sofa antique furniture is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Victorian and Art Deco styles are sought with frequency. A well-made object in our assortment of howard sofa antique furniture 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 Chairs Ltd. are consistently popular.
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