Late Victorian Walnut Howard Style upholstered Chair
By Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in Dereham, GB
Late Victorian Walnut Howard Style upholstered Chair Walnut Frame, with turned elbow supports
Leather, Walnut
Large English Howard & Sons Style Club Armchair
By Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in Kent, Dover
A large English Howard and Sons style club armchair of large proportions, with splayed back legs
Brass
Pair William IV or Early Victorian Arm Chairs, Howard & Sons Style
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a very comfy and desirable pair of mid-19th century club chairs in the style of Howard
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
$896Sale Price|25% Off
H 41 in W 16.5 in D 18 in
Hollywood Regency Louis XVI Style Antique White Dressing or Accent Chair
By Prince Howard Furniture Company
Located in Topeka, KS
chair attributed to Prince Howard Furniture. It wears its original white brocade fabric. Wonderful
Fabric, Wood, Paint
$20,512 / set
H 36.62 in W 77.17 in D 37.41 in
Brand New Mulberry Silk Velvet Sporting Life Howard Style Claw & Ball Feet Sofa
By Howard Chairs Ltd., Mulberry, Howard and Sons
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this brand new, Full Scroll Arm, Howard & Son's style
Velvet, Hardwood
19th century Howard & Sons Style Upholstered Arm Chair
Located in Sherborne, GB
Howard style Victorian arm chair with a country house and elegant shape, resting on a typical
Upholstery, Walnut
Pair of antique Howard style tub armchairs
Located in Stroud, GB
Matched pair of generous Howard style Woodstock chairs covered H&S monogrammed faded green organic
Beech
$5,950 / set
H 34.75 in W 19.5 in D 24 in
Vintage Arthur Umanoff Scroll Arm Chairs Leather Strapping Mccobb Style
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Chicago, IL
Set of 4 Arthur Umanoff Wrought Iron Scroll Arm Chairs with Leather Strapping Overall pretty good
Iron
Handmade Howard Style Chair, Mohair Velvet
Located in London, GB
A beautiful handmade Howard style armchair upholstered in a deep red Mohair velvet. As well as
Velvet
Large 19th Century Howard Style Walnut Slipper Chair
By Howard and Sons
Located in Batley, GB
A shapely 19th century slipper chair raised on turned front legs and the original brass and ceramic
Walnut
Sold
H 34.5 in W 18 in D 21 in
Pair Vintage Shaver Howard Brushed Steel Metal Modern Regency Style Side Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of Vintage Shaver Howard Brushed Steel Metal Modern Regency Style Side Chairs. Item features
Steel
20th Century Howard and Sons Style Armchair
By Howard and Sons
Located in Malton, GB
This is a very stylish Howard and sons style armchair. Standing on thick legs with a great shape to
Beech
Howard Style Armchair
Located in New York, NY
Hand made wood frame with natural material fillers
Sold
H 31.5 in W 28.75 in D 39.38 in
Victorian English Country House Hampton & Sons Armchair - Howard & Sons Style
By Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in Stockbridge, GB
and is an extremely comfortable chair.The chair is raised on turned hardwood legs and retains its
Brass
Edwardian Mahogany Howard and Sons Style Armchair
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Edwardian mahogany Howard style armchair upholstered in a navy blue patterned fabric with deep
Mahogany
Sold
H 38.25 in W 21.75 in D 19.5 in
Set of 12 George III Style Mahogany Dining Chairs by Howard and Son, London
Located in Essex, MA
raised on square tapered carved legs. Pair armchairs and ten side chairs. By Howard and Sons , Berners St
19th Century Howard and Sons Style Tub Chair
By Howard and Sons
Located in Malton, GB
This is a very nicely designed 19th century tub chair. Very much in the Howard style with great
Beech
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, Beech, Mahogany
Howard style Antique English tub chair
Located in Stroud, GB
Comfortable Edwardian tub chair covered for sale in H&S ticking standing on mahogany tapered
Beech
Near Pair of Howard Style Library Chairs
Located in Culver City, CA
chair is oak while the other is beech wood.
Beech
A Handsome and Original Leather Club Chair, France, 1900’s
Located in Hastings, GB
is a beautiful and traditional Howard style club chair and an extremely fine example. Good Luck
Leather
Sold
H 31.11 in W 31.11 in D 37.01 in
Antique Arm Chair, English, Armchair, Howard Style, Late Victorian, Circa 1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique arm chair. An English, textile upholstered armchair seat in the Howard style
Textile
Sold
H 31.5 in W 30 in D 35 in
Howard Style Open Arm Library Chair in Embroidered Fabric by Pierre Frey, c.1890
By Jean-Pierre Frey
Located in Culver City, CA
Howard Style Open Arm Library Chair in Embroidered Fabric by Pierre Frey England circa 1890
Fabric, Wood
English Regency Style Tub or Club Chair Attributed to Howard and Sons
By Howard and Sons
Located in Kinderhook, NY
English Regency style Edwardian period tub or club chair attributed to famous London firm Howard
Brass
Mission Style Cube Oak Lounge Chair, 1970s
By Howard Furniture Manufacturing
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Restored solid oak vintage armchair. This Mission style bold, broad and sturdy, the chair blends
Upholstery, Oak
Antique Upholstered Howard Style Button Armchair
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Howard style button back armchair. A 19th century Howard style button back upholstered armchair
Walnut
20th Century Lounge Armchair in the Style of Howard and Sons
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
1950s lounge chair in the style of Howard and Sons. Recently re-covered in white calico, ready
Oak
Sold
H 32.5 in W 22.5 in D 22 in
Vintage MCM Arthur Umanoff for Shaver Howard Style Bistro Table & 2 Chairs
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Mid Century Modern Arthur Umanoff for Shaver Howard Bistro Table and Two Chairs This
Wrought Iron
Country House Leather Club Armchair
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Howard style country house leather club chair, circa 1890.
Leather
Pair of Victorian Upholstered Armchairs
Located in Paddock Wood, Kent
Pair of Victorian upholstered armchairs. A pair of Victorian, upholstered, Howard style chairs
Oak, Upholstery
English Late 19th Century Howard Style Club Chair
By Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in Southampton, NY
English Late 19th Cent. Howard Style Club Chair On Turned Circular Front Legs & Rear Tapered
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
Chenille
Probably Howard & Sons, a Bridgwater Style Armchair C. 1930
By Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in Heathfield, GB
Howard & Sons style chair c. 1930 The frame solid and high quality, tapered stained beech feet with
Upholstery, Beech
Very Comfortable pair of 19th Cent Howard Style Armchairs
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A very elegant and comfortable pair of late 19th century English armchairs, in the Howard & Sons
Sold
H 30 in W 120.5 in D 44 in
Antique Refectory Dining Table & 10 Howard & Sons Chairs Oak 17th Century Style
By Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
A magnificent top quality antique Bylaws 17th century style solid oak refectory dining table of
Oak, Leather
Sold
H 36 in W 34 in D 26 in
Howard & Sons Style Antique Armchair Victorian Mahogany 1800s for Reupholstery
By Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
A beautiful 19th century Howard & Sons style mahogany ‘Club Chair’ armchair with gorgeous low, long
Mahogany
Antique Style Mahogany Club Chair or Lounge Chair Howard Style
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Antique style mahogany ‘club chair’ armchair with gorgeous low, long sweeping seat and curved back
Mahogany
English Late 19th Century Howard Style Club Chair
By Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in Southampton, NY
English Late 19th Cent. Howard Style Club Chair On Turned Circular Front Legs And Tapered
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
Linen, Velvet
Classic Empire Center Table, Oatmeal
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Classic Empire style grey cerused oak oatmeal stained center table with a carved ogee edge, raised on an octagonal pedestal base. Dimensions: 42" W x 42" D x 30" H.
Wood
$1,990
H 39 in W 33.5 in D 36 in
Alma Linen Slip Covered Club Chair with White Oak Legs and Caster Wheels
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Introducing the Alma Accent Chair - a timeless piece crafted for comfort and style. Made with heavy-weight linen and slipcovered in a soothing oatmeal hue, this chair exudes a natura...
Brass
LU Swing Sconce
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful brass LU swing sconce made by Lumfardo Luminaires in patinated brass. Wired with an E26 medium based socket. Light bulb provided as well as all mounting hardware. Priced in...
Brass
$3,990 / item
H 34 in W 31 in D 40 in
Custom Made to Order Belgian Linen Slip Cover Club Chair with Down Cushion
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This White Linen Slip-Covered Lounge Chair fits as the perfect accent to any room. It's the perfect chair to have adjacent to a sofa, and can make every pillow look delightful in the...
Cotton, Linen, Wood, Down
Fine Custom French Style Sofa
Located in Bridgeport, CT
From Apropos, New York City. A Louis XV style tub form sofa with a carved walnut frame. The curved crest rail with a carved palmette as the crest. Scrolled arm ends and short carved ...
Fabric, Wood
$4,190 / item
H 34 in W 72 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 72"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
Linen, Velvet
$6,890 / item
H 33 in W 84 in D 38 in
Custom Made White Linen English Arm Rolled Back Sofa with Casters
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
White linen English arm rolled back sofa with casters. Custom made to order, upholstered in a heavy weight Belgian linen, with down feather seats. Very comfortable to sit in, with ...
Linen
Alma Chaise Lounge Slip Cover Only
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Slip Cover Only This chaise lounge slip cover is made in coco brown stone washed linen, ensuring both style and easy maintenance. The cover can be machine washed and dried on a low s...
Linen, Foam, Wood, Ash
19th century country house armchair
Located in Batley, GB
A good quality late 19th century country house armchair. Raised on turned walnut legs and brass casters. Structurally in good solid order and for upholstery. As with all our upho...
Walnut
18th Century Irish George II Wingback Armchair
Located in Dublin 8, IE
18th Century Irish George II wingback armchair featuring carved cabriole legs terminating in lion paw feet to the front, and simple legs to the back. The chair is covered in needlewo...
Tapestry, Mahogany
Large Victorian Open Armchair by Maple and Co.
By Maple & Co.
Located in London, GB
Large Victorian Open Armchair by Maple & Co. A large Victorian upholstered open armchair, stamped 'Maple & Co' Stripped to original upholstery. Full re-upholstery can be arranged t...
Upholstery, Walnut
$2,400 / set
H 31 in W 30.5 in D 30.25 in
Pair of Small Scale French Napoleon III Armchairs with Diamond Tufting
Located in Buchanan, NY
gently curved backs with diamond tufting. These lovely small scale French Napoleon III armchairs feature lovely turned legs, and gracefully curved arms. The classic “chapeau de gend...
Upholstery
Rudin Slip Covered Stone Washed Linen Sofa with Down Cushions
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Bloom Home Inc Rudin Sofa Slip covered in Greige Stone Washed Linen Stone Washed Linen A heavy 18 oz weighted linen, in a rich warm brown tone. Our linen is stone washed to give a s...
Linen, Oak
Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. An iconic, unobtrusive design. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium....
Linen
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in P...
Velvet
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Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
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