Pair Of Howard And Sons Chairs
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique 1870s English Victorian Armchairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
Antique 1880s English Late Victorian Armchairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
Antique 1880s English High Victorian Armchairs
Hardwood, Leather
Antique 1880s English Victorian Armchairs
Leather
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Armchairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Armchairs
Leather
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sofas
Upholstery, Hardwood
Antique 19th Century English Early Victorian Sofas
Leather
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Console Tables
Hardwood
20th Century English Victorian Sofas
Upholstery, Hardwood
Antique Mid-19th Century English William IV Club Chairs
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Armchairs
Leather
Antique 1880s English Late Victorian Sofas
Upholstery, Hardwood
20th Century English Country Armchairs
Leather
Antique 1880s English Victorian Armchairs
Walnut, Leather
Antique 1880s Victorian Armchairs
Leather, Walnut
20th Century English Country Loveseats
Upholstery, Beech
20th Century English Country Loveseats
Upholstery, Beech
20th Century English Country Loveseats
Upholstery, Beech
20th Century English Country Armchairs
Hardwood, Velvet
20th Century English Victorian Armchairs
Leather
20th Century English Victorian Armchairs
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Leather, Hardwood
20th Century English Victorian Living Room Sets
Upholstery, Beech, Walnut
20th Century English Country Armchairs
Velvet
Early 20th Century British Regency Console Tables
Marble
20th Century English Country Sofas
Upholstery
20th Century English Country Sofas
Upholstery
Antique 19th Century European Aesthetic Movement Sofas
Ebony, Walnut
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Copper, Enamel
19th Century Academic Nude Paintings
Oil
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Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Bergere Chairs
Linen
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Victorian Games
Gold
Vintage 1970s English Figurative Sculptures
Sterling Silver
20th Century English Kilim Armchairs
Upholstery
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Egyptian Busts
Granite
20th Century American Art Nouveau Glass
Glass
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Crystal
Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Bronze
Antique 1860s Cabinets
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Early 20th Century Austrian Games
Bronze
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Bronze
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Bronze
2010s Belgian Modern Sofas
Linen
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Antique 1850s English Victorian Armchairs
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Slipper Chairs
Antique 19th Century English Country Chairs
Upholstery, Beech, Mahogany, Down, Feathers
Early 20th Century Chairs
Antique 19th Century Chairs
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Living Room Sets
Upholstery
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Armchairs
Upholstery
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Armchairs
Upholstery, Walnut
20th Century English Victorian Club Chairs
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary British Victorian Armchairs
Oak, Beech
20th Century English Victorian Living Room Sets
Velvet
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Lounge Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 1880s English High Victorian Console Tables
Hardwood
20th Century English Victorian Sofas
Upholstery
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sofas
Leather, Walnut
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Armchairs
Walnut, Upholstery
Antique Late 19th Century Great Britain (UK) Victorian Sofas
Leather
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Armchairs
Leather, Mahogany
Antique 1770s Great Britain (UK) George III Dining Room Chairs
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Living Room Sets
Upholstery
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Armchairs
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Armchairs
Leather, Oak
20th Century American Edwardian Club Chairs
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary American Club Chairs
Feathers, Down, Silk
20th Century English Victorian Armchairs
Leather
Antique 19th Century Armchairs
Late 20th Century Armchairs
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary American Armchairs
Brass
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Armchairs
Upholstery
Vintage 1980s British Country Sofas
Textile
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Armchairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
20th Century English Campaign Desks
Leather, Mahogany
Vintage 1980s British Country Sofas
Textile
Antique 19th Century Armchairs
Upholstery
Antique 1870s English High Victorian Armchairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
20th Century English Art Deco Armchairs
Leather
Early 2000s Great Britain (UK) Modern Living Room Sets
Chenille, Beech, Feathers
20th Century English Country Loveseats
Upholstery, Beech
20th Century British Victorian Armchairs
Leather
Early 2000s American Georgian Armchairs
Brass
20th Century English Victorian Armchairs
Leather
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Armchairs
Walnut
Antique 19th Century Chairs
Antique 19th Century English Lounge Chairs
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century European Victorian Lounge Chairs
Chenille
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Chairs
Walnut
Early 20th Century British Chairs
Antique 1880s British Victorian Armchairs
Mahogany
Antique 1850s English Victorian Armchairs
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Armchairs
Antique 1890s English Victorian Armchairs
Mahogany
Antique 1880s English Victorian Linen Presses
Walnut
Antique 19th Century English Chairs
Antique 19th Century English Club Chairs
Antique 1890s English Armchairs
Walnut
Antique 19th Century Lounge Chairs
Upholstery
Antique 1860s British Victorian Armchairs
Mahogany
Antique 1860s British Victorian Armchairs
Mahogany
Antique 1860s British Victorian Armchairs
Mahogany
Pair Of Howard And Sons Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
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Finding the Right seating for You
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
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.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Yes, 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To 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.
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