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Howard and Sons London 'Grantley' Sofa
By Howard and Sons
Located in Faversham, GB
the sale of the sofa as they are also of wonderful quality. The maker Howard and Sons, are renowned
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British High Victorian Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Howard and Sons London 'Grantley' Sofa
Howard and Sons London 'Grantley' Sofa
$19,339 Sale Price
25% Off
H 39.38 in W 80.71 in D 34.26 in
Edwardian Salesman’s Sample Hat Box by Drew and Sons Trunk Makers
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Edwardian Salesman’s Sample Hat Box by Drew and Sons Trunk Makers This is a unique piece, it is a
Category

Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Leather

John Grinsell & Sons Art Deco Cut Glass and Sterling Silver Mounted Decanter
By John Grinsell & Sons
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
. Dimensions Length 15cm/5.9" Width 6cm/2.4" Height 25.5cm/10" Maker: John Grinsell and Sons Origin
Category

Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Glass

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Heal and Son Mahogany Writing Desk
By Heal's
Located in Faversham, GB
A late 19th century mahogany dressing table desk by renowned English furniture maker Heal and Son
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Early Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Heal and Son Mahogany Writing Desk
Heal and Son Mahogany Writing Desk
$3,421
H 27.76 in W 48.04 in D 21.46 in
Lake George, State of New York Staffordshire Platter by Enoch Wood & Sons
By Enoch Wood & Sons
Located in valatie, NY
Staffordshire makers Enouch Wood and Sons. The platter has a scene of Lake George, New York with it's sloping
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Platters and Serveware

Materials

Earthenware

FULLY RESTORED ANTIQUE ORIGINAL HOWARD & SON'S EASY ARMCHAIR IN TiCKING FABRIC
By Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard and Sons
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
quality, fully restored, original Antique Victorian Mahogany framed Howard & Son's easy armchair with
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

Victorian Writing Table Mahogany Desk Holland and Sons 1870
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Mahogany 2 drawer writing table. Circa 1870 This writing table comes with the makers mark of
Category

Antique 1870s Victorian Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Art Nouveau Display Cabinet English Cocktail Golding and Son 1900
Located in Potters Bar, GB
is crafted from mahogany Original makers Golding and Son of Bolton, England Wonderful floral inlay
Category

Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Solid Copper Port and Starboard Lights by "Griffiths & Sons"
Located in Norwell, MA
home enjoyment. Fitted with brass chandler makers badges from Eli Griffiths and Sons of Birmingham
Category

Vintage 1920s British Nautical Objects

Materials

Copper

Ships Binnacle by John Hand & Son
Located in Norwell, MA
Unique style marine binnacle by American maker John Hand and Son of Philadelphia. With polished and
Category

Vintage 1930s North American Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Ships Binnacle by John Hand & Son
Ships Binnacle by John Hand & Son
$8,495
H 50 in W 32 in D 17 in
Danish Teak Chair Model #193 by Inger Klingenberg for France & Søn
By France & Søn, Inger Klingenberg
Located in Dallas, TX
. Danish furniture maker France and Son collaborated with some of the leading Scandinavian architects and
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Thomas Webb and Sons Ten Wine Glasses c 1903 Era Jugendstil United Kingdom
Located in Vienna, AT
glassmaker and the founder of Thomas Webb and Sons, makers of fine English glass and crystal. This company
Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Glass

Materials

Cut Glass

Danish Midcentury Side Table "Minerva" by Hvidt & Mølgaard for France & Son
By Peter Hvidt, France & Søn
Located in London, GB
, clarity and enduring craftsmanship. Maker: France & Søn One of the most prolific and quality-focused
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofa Tables

Materials

Rattan, Teak

19th Century Elegant Silver Bowl Made by Edward Barnard and Sons London 1897-8
Located in Central England, GB
its quality. This piece is hallmarked London 1897 -98 with the quality makers mark of Edward Barnard
Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Decorative Bowls

Materials

Silver

Large Edwardian Silver-Plate and Leather-Mounted Glass Flask With Hinged Lid
By James Dixon & Sons
Located in New York, NY
insert), Sheffield, England, Ca. 1900, James Dixon and Sons, - makers. Leather has been cut on both
Category

Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

Edwardian Style Sterling Silver-Mounted Glass and leather Flask With HInged Lid
By James Dixon & Sons
Located in New York, NY
having a hinged lid, Sheffield, England, James Dixon and Sons - makers. Retailed at Finnegans of London
Category

Vintage 1930s Edwardian Barware

Materials

Sterling Silver

1917 Cut Glass and Sterling Silver Mounted Claret Jug
By John Grinsell & Sons
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
back of handle to tip of spout 12.6cm/5" Diameter 12.6cm/5" Height 16.8cm/6.8" Maker: John Grinsell
Category

Early 20th Century English Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Reclining Captain's Chair by Sigvard Bernadotte for France & Son
By John Stuart, Sigvard Bernadotte, France & Daverkosen, France & Søn
Located in Brooklyn, NY
makers marks from France & Son and the original retailer, John Stuart of Michigan. Please confirm item
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal, Brass

T. Simpson & Son English Victorian Relief Carved Mahogany Tilt-top Table
Located in Forney, TX
Son, Cabinet makers, Upholsterers, Gilders, &c. 15 and 17 Waterhouse Street, Halifax, West Yorkshire
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Dessert Tables and Tilt-top ...

Materials

Mahogany

Two 1960s Danish Rosewood Leather Lounge Chairs by Ole Knudsen for France & Son
By Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen, France & Søn, Finn Juhl
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
or holes. France and Son maker plaques are affixed to the underside of both chairs.
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Art Deco Period Sterling Silver-Mounted Threaded Crystal Match Striker
By John Grinsell & Sons
Located in New York, NY
, John Grinsell and Sons - makers. Measures almost 2 1/2 inches diameter x almost 2 1/4 inches high. Dark
Category

Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

Edwardian-Style Pair of Hand Blown Sterling Silver-Mounted Whiskey Tots/Noggins
By S. Blanckensee & Sons
Located in New York, NY
whiskey tots/noggins, Chester, England, year-hallmarked for 1935, S. Blankensee and Son - makers
Category

Vintage 1930s English Edwardian Barware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Set Six English Solid Sterling Silver Cocktail Sticks - 1928
By James Dixon & Sons
Located in Bath, GB
and hallmarked on the underside for Sheffield 1928 together with the makers mark for James Dixon and
Category

Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair of Solid Copper Port and Starboard Lights by "Griffiths & Sons
Located in Norwell, MA
home enjoyment. Fitted with brass chandler makers badges from Eli Griffiths and Sons of Birmingham
Category

Vintage 1950s European Lanterns

Materials

Copper

Neoclassical Revival Marquetry and Ormolu Library Table by Howard & Sons
Located in London, GB
. Bearing original makers label. Howard and Sons were established in 1820 by John Howard, at 24 Leman
Category

Antique 19th Century English Neoclassical Tables

Materials

Ormolu

Victorian Period Unusual Sterling Silver-Mounted Cut Crystal Match Striker
By John Grinsell & Sons
Located in New York, NY
silver match cup/holder, Birmingham, England, year-hallmarked for 1895, John Grinsell and Sons - makers
Category

Antique 1890s English Victorian Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

Antique English Crystal & Sterling Silver Biscuit Barrel or Covered Jar
By James Deakin & Sons
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
. The handle and lid are both clearly hallmarked with the maker's mark for James Deakin and Sons and the
Category

Early 20th Century English Art Deco Jars

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

Large, Art Deco, Sterling Silver-Mounted Threaded Crystal Match Striker
By Henry Perkins & Sons
Located in New York, NY
Perkins and Sons - makers. Measures 2 3/4 inches high x 3 1/2 inches in diameter. Dark spots in photos are
Category

Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

Set of 10 Antique Victorian Quality Mahogany Dining Chairs By Holland And Sons
Located in Suffolk, GB
turned tapering legs to the front and out swept back legs. The makers' mark Holland and Sons is stamped
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Other

Art Deco Cut-Glass and English Sterling Silver Inkwell
By William Base & Sons
Located in Bath, GB
. The silver is fully hallmarked for Birmingham 1929 together with a makers mark for William Base and
Category

Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Inkwells

Materials

Sterling Silver

Silver Mustard Pot / Antique Sterling Sliver Seasoning Pot
By Thomas Bradbury & Sons Ltd.
Located in BILBAO, ES
. Clearly distinctive maker : Thomas Bradbury and Sons : Sheffield Assay Office : Date 1919 Measuring 2.5
Category

Antique 1610s British Romantic Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Victorian Neoclassical-Style Sterling Silver Corinthian Column Candlesticks
By William Hutton & Sons
Located in New York, NY
1895, William Hutton and Sons - Makers. Each candlestick measures 3 inches wide (at widest point) x 3
Category

Antique 1890s English Neoclassical Candlesticks

Materials

Sterling Silver

Edwardian Period Sterling Silver Round Picture Frame
By E. Mander & Son Ltd
Located in New York, NY
, year-hallmarked for 1905, E. Mander and Son, Ltd. - makers. Retailed at Rainforth and Son, Jewelers
Category

Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Picture Frames

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair of Danish Armchairs by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
By France & Søn, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Peter Hvidt
Located in London, GB
the model FD-130 lounge chair, made in Denmark by France and Son, they date from the 1960’s. The
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bouclé, Wood

Unusual Pair of Edwardian Period Neoclassical Style Sterling Silver Candlesticks
By Thomas Bradbury & Sons Ltd.
Located in New York, NY
, England, year-hallmarked for 1904, Thomas Bradbury and Sons, Ltd. - makers. Each candlestick measures 3 3
Category

Antique Early 1900s English Neoclassical Candlesticks

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Quality Mahogany Freestanding Slide Top Davenport by Charles Hindley
Located in Suffolk, GB
standing on a plinth base A fabulous example crafted by top London furniture makers C Hindley and Sons
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desks

Materials

Other

Rustic Solid weathered oak Dutch Coffee Table with natural wood color 1960s
By Rombouts Bespoke Oak Furniture
Located in Casteren, NL
, by the renowned furniture makers Piet Rombouts and Sons. The table is made entirely of weathered
Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

Beautiful Art Nouveau Period Sterling Silver Vase Having a Trefoil Shaped Base
Located in New York, NY
, Sheffield, England, year- hallmarked for 1903, William Mammatt and Son - makers. Measures 8 inches high x 3
Category

Antique Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Sterling Silver

Engine Order Telegraph from a Yacht
Located in Norwell, MA
. Makers name Chas, Cory and Son Inc, Patentees New York is on faceplate and on latent plate on top of head.
Category

Vintage 1910s American Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Engine Order Telegraph from a Yacht
Engine Order Telegraph from a Yacht
$5,495
H 40 in W 13 in D 13 in
Yacht Binnacle by Negus of New York
Located in Norwell, MA
lacquered brasses on this nautical relic. The gimballed compass is engraved with makers name E.S. Ritchie
Category

Vintage 1920s North American Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Yacht Binnacle by Negus of New York
Yacht Binnacle by Negus of New York
$14,750
H 56 in W 29 in D 19 in
Robert Brendel's Botanical Model, 19th Century
By Robert Brendel
Located in New York, NY
University of Aberdeen Zoology Museum, "In the late 19th century Botanist and model-maker Robert Brendel and
Category

Antique 1890s German Other Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Rococo Style Steinway Centennial Concert Grand Carved Rosewood
Located in Leeds, GB
established, well-known American piano makers, including Chickering and Sons and Weber. This Steinway concert
Category

Antique Late 19th Century German Rococo Musical Instruments

Materials

Rosewood

Sterling Silver Art Deco Period Octagonal Mug/Cup by Blankensee
Located in New York, NY
for 1923, S. Blankensee and Sons - makers. Measures 3 1/4 inches high x 3 1/16 inches diameter (at
Category

Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

English Silver Monteith
Located in New York, NY
Marked: Sheffield, 1900, Maker: James Dixon And Sons.
Category

Antique Early 1900s English Centerpieces

Materials

Silver

English Silver Monteith
English Silver Monteith
$15,000
H 8.75 in Dm 12 in
Handsome Pair of English Sterling Silver Napkin Rings, 1949
Located in Bath, GB
". Each is fully hallmarked for London 1949 together with the makers mark for David Sutton and Sons
Category

Vintage 1940s English Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Rare George IV Period Amboyna Inlaid and Carved Giltwood Centre Table
By Morel & Seddon
Located in London, GB
established cabinet makers Seddon and Sons of Aldersgate Street came into being in 1827, when Morel, of French
Category

Antique 19th Century English George IV Center Tables

Materials

Giltwood, Amboyna

Rare British Bronze Sculpture “Snake Charmer” (1876) by Sir Thomas Brock
Located in Shippensburg, PA
and Irish Furniture Makers: Cox & Son(s); Cox, Sons, Buckley & Company 1853-1935) Artist Listings
Category

Antique 19th Century English Romantic Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Antique Irish Painted Satinwood Edwardian Circular Occasional Table James Hicks
By James Hicks
Located in Dublin, Ireland
medium proportions firmly attributed to celebrated Dublin Cabinet Maker James Hicks and Sons. The
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Irish Edwardian Side Tables

Materials

Satinwood

A Highly Important Documentary Pietra Dura Table Top by Giuseppe Darmanin
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
command of HMS Howe. The table has a label on the base for ‘J. Darmanin and Sons, marble makers’. In
Category

Antique 19th Century Maltese Center Tables

Materials

Marble

Antique Victorian Mahogany & Inlaid Nest of 3 Tables 19th Century
Located in London, GB
with verso marks for the maker and retailer Gullachsen & Son Ltd, Newcastle on Tyne. This nest of
Category

Antique 1880s English Edwardian Side Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Victorian Mahogany & Inlaid Nest of 3 Tables 19th Century
Antique Victorian Mahogany & Inlaid Nest of 3 Tables 19th Century
$1,730 / set
H 26.78 in W 17.72 in D 14.97 in
Settee Sofa Couch Knole Velvet Strie Olive 3-seater H44" Adjustable L67-101"
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
and chair maker Howard & Sons. Height Back 112cm., 44” Height Seat 52cm., 20 ½ “ Height Arm 72cm., 28
Category

Antique Early 1900s English Baroque Revival Settees

Materials

Velvet

Knole Armchair, English, Morant & Co, Green Strie Velvet
By Morant & Co.
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
and chair maker Howard & Sons     
Category

Antique Early 1900s English Baroque Revival Armchairs

Materials

Velvet

Knole Armchair, English, Morant & Co, Green Strie Velvet
Knole Armchair, English, Morant & Co, Green Strie Velvet
$6,787
H 41.93 in W 30.32 in D 27.17 in
19th Century Amboyna Library Table in the Manner of Morel & Seddon
By Morel & Seddon, Edwards & Roberts
Located in London, GB
Centuries, and George Seddon, of the large and established cabinet makers Seddon and Sons of Aldersgate
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English George IV Tables

Materials

Amboyna

Alvin Art Nouveau Green Vase with Floral Silver Overlay
By Alvin Corporation
Located in New York, NY
fully marked including maker’s (Alvin Corp.) and retailer’s (Wise & Son) stamps and no. G3486/1.
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Silver

Antique English Victorian Classical Sterling Silver Picture Frame 1896
Located in New York, NY
hinged easel support for portrait (vertical) display. Fully marked including maker’s stamp (possibly
Category

Antique 1890s British Victorian Picture Frames

Materials

Sterling Silver

Art Deco Walnut Sheet Music Cabinet by Merryweather & Sons of Holloway
By Merryweather and Sons 1
Located in Lee on the Solent, Hampshire
A walnut Art Deco cabinet designed to hold sheet music. Made by the quality furniture makers
Category

Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Fine Mid 19th Century Figured Oak Partners Desk by Holland and Sons
By Holland & Sons
Located in New York, NY
By one of the nineteenth century's leading cabinet makers, Holland and Sons, this desk is of highly
Category

Antique 19th Century British Desks and Writing Tables

Sterling Silver, Old English & Shell, Soup Ladle, Irish Maker, London, 1903
By West & Son
Located in York, GB
Irish - W & S, for West & Son, Grafton Street, Dublin. For a better example of the maker`s mark, than
Category

Early 20th Century Irish Edwardian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

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  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024
    A shoe maker is traditionally called a cobbler. However, many people simply use the term shoemaker to describe a professional who crafts shoes today. You may also see shoemakers referred to by the French term "cordonnier" or the Italian term "calzolaio." Explore a wide range of shoes from some of the world's top boutiques on 1stDibs.
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    A samovar is a Russian vessel that’s traditionally used to heat and boil water, or make tea. These metal urns are often brass and have a spigot near the base for pouring the hot water. The water is heated by a vertical tube that contains hot charcoal and runs through the middle of the pot. Shop a range of antique and vintage samovars on 1stDibs.
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    The best coffee makers really come down to preference. on 1stDibs, you can find a variety of Georgian, Victorian, Art Deco, Regency, and mid-century modern coffee makers that will fit your style preference.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    What a chair maker is called varies. However, a chair maker is an acceptable term for a craftsman who specializes in building chairs. People may also refer to this type of artisan as a joiner, a carpenter or a furniture maker. Explore a wide range of antique, vintage and contemporary chairs on 1stDibs.
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    To identify your lamp maker, search your piece from top to bottom for stickers, tags or markings. You may find them inside the shade or on the socket component, neck or base. If you can find a mark, tag or sticker, try photographing it and performing a reverse image search to identify the maker. Should this approach yield no results, type a description of the markings into a search engine to begin your research. If your lamp is completely unmarked, you may wish to have a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer assist you. Shop a large selection of lamps on 1stDibs.
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    A furniture maker is sometimes called a carpenter or furniture designer. More generally, you can refer to someone who makes furniture by hand as a craftsperson or artisan. The term furniture maker can also apply to a company that manufactures furniture. Find a large collection of antique, vintage and contemporary furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 25, 2019

    A maker’s mark is a markstamped, impressed or painted on an antique  and helps identify it as authentic. Maker’s marks on antiques are similar to trademarks on newer pieces.

  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    A jewelry maker is often called a jeweler. However, you can also call someone who makes jewelry simply a jewelry maker or jewelry designer. Those who produce jewelry by hand may also be referred to as artisans or jewelry artisans. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of antique, vintage and contemporary jewelry from some of the world's top sellers.
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    To identify a pottery maker, look for its mark in a discreet area, such as the bottom or inside of a piece. If you can read the mark, type it into a search engine and use trusted online resources to learn about the maker. Should you encounter difficulty interpreting the mark, try snapping a photo with your phone and performing a reverse image search. You can also consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable dealer for assistance with identification. Find a diverse assortment of pottery on 1stDibs.
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    A sofa maker is usually simply called a sofa maker, as there is no specific term for an artisan specializing in crafting sofas. However, you can call this type of artisan by other general names as well, such as woodworker, carpenter and furniture maker. Shop a large collection of sofas on 1stDibs.
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    You can identify silver maker's marks in a couple of ways. One option is to simply take a photo of it and perform a reverse image search to see if you can find a match and learn who the maker is. Another way is to review images shared on trusted online platforms. You can also type a description of the marking into a search engine and explore the results, or have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer perform an identification for you. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of silver wares.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Yes, all Howard and Sons chairs are stamped. However, the type and location of the stamp varies. You may see a name or number on a caster wheel or foot on some pieces. Others display the stamp on a paper label sewn onto the fabric. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of expertly vetted Howard and Sons chairs.
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    A few things characterized the work of Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann. By the end of his career, he was best known for being a skilled ensemblier, a term for a designer who not only makes furniture and decorates spaces but personally crafts each and every piece required in the space, from doorknobs to sofas. This practice ensured that the space was harmonious and consistent with Ruhlmann’s vision, and it contributed to the lasting popularity of his designs. While the Arts and Crafts and Art Nouveau movements were early influences, he is renowned for the modernity of his Art Deco designs, which reflected the opulent nature of the era, involving luxurious materials like Macassar ebony, amboyna burl, ivory and precious metals and skilled craftsmanship and construction techniques. Explore a variety of Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann furniture on 1stDibs.
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    Yes, Wm Rogers & Son is real silver. However, most pieces aren't solid silver. The silversmith worked predominantly in silver plate, which is a base metal finished with a thin layer of genuine silver. Shop a selection of Wm Rogers & Sons silver wares from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    To spot an authentic Howard & Sons chair, first look for a name or number on the inside of the back foot. There may also be a paper label sewn into the hessian or a name stamp on the wheel. On 1stDibs, you can shop a collection of expertly vetted Howard & Sons chairs from some of the world’s top sellers.