FINE PAIR OF FULLY RESTORED ANTIQUE HOWARD & SON'S ViCTORIAN PORTARLINGTON SOFAS
By Howard and Sons, Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very fine pair of, fully restored Antique Victorian, fully stamped, Howard & Son’s London, large tw...
Upholstery, Hardwood
Howard & Sons 'Portarlington' Sofa with Giltwood Legs, circa 1905
By Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in Kinderhook, NY
A C R O T E R I O N is pleased to offer this wonderful, rare, and possibly unique, circa 1905 fully-stamped 'Portarlington' model upholstered sofa by renowned London firm Howard & So...
Brass
Antique Howard & Sons Portarlington Large Sofa Original Ticking Upholstery
By Howard and Sons, Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard Chairs Ltd.
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this stunning exceptionally rare and original Howard & Son's circa 1910-1920 Portarlington three seat large sofa with duvet padded arms and feather and fibr...
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 Country House’ Portarlington Sofa circa 1850, completely restored and re upholstered ...
Mahogany
Pair of Howard & Sons Portarlington Sofas
Located in New York, NY
Howard & Sons Portarlington sofas. UK circa 1920s.
Wood, Upholstery
Howard & Sons Beaumont Sofa
By Howard and Sons
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
This model has the same shape as the larger Portarlington sofa, with that quintessential English drawing room feel.
Mahogany
Sold
H 36 in W 80 in D 39 in
Magnificent Howard & Sons Large Portarlington Sofa Three Seater, Circa 1880
By Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Magnificent Howard & Sons Large Portarlington Sofa Three Seater Circa 1880 Magnificent early 19th century Howard & Sons ‘English Country House’ Portarlington Sofa circa 1880, this...
Mahogany
Sold
H 36 in W 83 in D 36 in
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 a copy of the original cotton fabric which Howard and Sons used to upholster a pie...
Fabric, Walnut
Vintage couches and antique sofas have anchored living rooms for generations. The pieces most sought after today carry the deep-buttoned tufting of a Chesterfield or the low, sculptural ease of mid-century modern and Hollywood Regency design.
Styles to Know
Rolled arms and tufted backs point to Mid-Century Modern or Hollywood Regency pieces, while tight backs and turned legs skew more traditional. Velvet is enjoying a renewed moment across most of these silhouettes; see our velvet chesterfield sofa trend report for examples. A mid-century modern coffee table within reach and a vintage mirror nearby round out the seating area.
How to Choose the Right Vintage Sofa
A sofa's frame and upholstery history can be difficult to judge from photographs alone. Ask a seller for more information when a listing doesn't show the fabric or joinery clearly, and confirm whether the upholstery is original or has been redone. Each piece comes from a vetted 1stDibs seller, with era, designer and condition detailed, and the 1stDibs Promise stands behind every purchase.
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