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Howard & Sons Ltd

British

For more than two centuries, the name Howard & Sons Ltd has been synonymous with elegance and exceptional handcrafted quality. Their Victorian furnishings graced grand old hotels like The Savoy in London, British Royal residences and luxury yachts of the day, including American business tycoon Cornelius Vanderbilt’s North Star

Today, stately armchairs, sofas and rich, hand-carved serving tables from Howard & Sons continue to be a gold standard among the most discerning furniture collectors. Queen Elizabeth II is even said to have owned the world's most extensive collection of Howard & Sons chairs.

Howard & Sons Ltd was founded in 1820 on Leman street in London by cabinetmaker and upholsterer John Howard. Although he had three sons — George, Charles and Joseph — it was only George who later joined his father in running the family business. Before their upholstered armchairs and sofas garnered universal acclaim, Howard & Sons was a cabinetry company that collaborated with another well-known cabinetmaker, Gillows of Lancaster and London, on large projects and likely manufactured upholstered furniture for Gillows. 

Howard & Sons Ltd showcased their pieces and won awards at several important exhibitions towards the end of the 19th century. They were given medals at the 1878 Paris Exhibition, the 1894 Antwerp Exhibition and the 1900 Paris Exposition. In 1901, they received their first Royal warrant to supply upholstered furniture to King Edward VII.

Howard & Sons Ltd continued production until 1947. During the 1950s, a London decorating firm called Lenygon & Morant began to trade under the Howard name. The company re-emerged in 1967 as Howard Chairs Ltd. Today, the brand is again known again as Howard & Sons and carries on the tradition of creating bespoke furniture from their London-based workshop.

On 1stDibs, find a range of antique Howard & Sons Ltd seating, case pieces and storage cabinets, tables and other collectibles.

Howard & Sons London Leather Topped Faux Bamboo Writing Table, circa 1875
Howard & Sons London Leather Topped Faux Bamboo Writing Table, circa 1875

Howard & Sons London Leather Topped Faux Bamboo Writing Table, circa 1875

By Howard & Sons Ltd

Located in Kinderhook, NY

English circa 1875 Aesthetic Movement writing table or desk by London cabinetmakers Howard & Sons having original green leather top; the oval form case with single drawer and origina...

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Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Howard & Sons Ltd

Materials

Brass

Fine Important Restored Pair of Antique Howard & Sons Leather Chesterfield Sofas
Fine Important Restored Pair of Antique Howard & Sons Leather Chesterfield Sofas

Fine Important Restored Pair of Antique Howard & Sons Leather Chesterfield Sofas

By Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning exceptionally rare pair of original early Victorian Howard & Son’s Berners street cigar brown leather, fully restored Chesterfield bu...

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19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Howard & Sons Ltd

Materials

Leather

Huge Restored Antique Victorian Howard & Son's Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofa
Huge Restored Antique Victorian Howard & Son's Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofa

Huge Restored Antique Victorian Howard & Son's Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofa

By Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard and Sons, Howard & Sons Ltd

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this very fine, fully restored Howard & Son’s Berners Street London, large Baring sofa upholstered with vintage brown le...

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Howard & Sons Ltd

Materials

Leather

Fine Victorian Howard & Son's Claw & Ball Feet Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofa
Fine Victorian Howard & Son's Claw & Ball Feet Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofa

Fine Victorian Howard & Son's Claw & Ball Feet Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofa

By Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard and Sons

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this very fine, fully restored Howard & Son’s Berners Street London, large Baring sofa upholstered with new Fully Anilin...

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Howard & Sons Ltd

Materials

Leather

Original Howard and Sons Armchair, England, 19th Century
Original Howard and Sons Armchair, England, 19th Century

Original Howard and Sons Armchair, England, 19th Century

$10,933

H 30.52 in W 27.37 in D 39.38 in

Original Howard and Sons Armchair, England, 19th Century

By Howard & Sons Ltd

Located in Lewes, East Sussex

An original Howard & Sons armchair, England, 19th Century. The chair retaines it’s original upholstery and H & S monogram ticking. Stamped to the back leg. Structurally sound. Re...

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Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Howard & Sons Ltd

Materials

Wood, Feathers

FINE PAIR OF FULLY RESTORED ANTIQUE HOWARD & SON'S ViCTORIAN PORTARLINGTON SOFAS
FINE PAIR OF FULLY RESTORED ANTIQUE HOWARD & SON'S ViCTORIAN PORTARLINGTON SOFAS

FINE PAIR OF FULLY RESTORED ANTIQUE HOWARD & SON'S ViCTORIAN PORTARLINGTON SOFAS

By Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard and Sons

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 two seat Portarlington...

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Howard & Sons Ltd

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

Anglo-Japanese Pitch Pine Hanging Bookcase by Howard and Sons
Anglo-Japanese Pitch Pine Hanging Bookcase by Howard and Sons

Anglo-Japanese Pitch Pine Hanging Bookcase by Howard and Sons

By Howard & Sons Ltd

Located in London, GB

Howard and Sons, an Anglo-Japanese pitch pine hanging bookcase, possibly designed by Edward William Godwin, with paper label inside for 'Howard and S...

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Late 19th Century Anglo-Japanese Antique Howard & Sons Ltd

Materials

Pine

RESTORED ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN HOWARD & SON'S BROWN LEATHER LIBRARY DINING TABLE
RESTORED ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN HOWARD & SON'S BROWN LEATHER LIBRARY DINING TABLE

RESTORED ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN HOWARD & SON'S BROWN LEATHER LIBRARY DINING TABLE

By Howard and Sons, Howard & Sons Ltd

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this exquisite, extra large, Fully Restored, Howard & Son's Berners Street, Flamed Mahogany with hand dyed b...

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Howard & Sons Ltd

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

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Howard & Sons Ltd Sale Prices

Sold DateSold PriceCategoryMaterialCreation Year
2025$6,300Sofas, SetteesLeather, Brass20th Century
2025$6,400Sideboards, Console TablesHardwood19th Century
$8,667
Average sold price of items in the past 12 months
$8,516-$8,818
Sold price range of items in the past 12 months

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Howard & Sons Ltd furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Howard & Sons Ltd furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Howard & Sons Ltd furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Howard and Sons, Liberty of London, and Howard Chairs Ltd.. Prices for Howard & Sons Ltd furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $13,859 and can go as high as $13,859, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $13,859.
Questions About Howard & Sons Ltd
  • 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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.