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.
Lewis Foreman Day. Made by Howell and Sons. An Aesthetic Movement ebonized clock
By Lewis Foreman Day, Howard & Sons
Located in London, GB
An Aesthetic Movement ebonized clock with finely carved decoration, the clock movement is by Edwards and Sons with a pair carved devices below and a blue and white floral ceramic bor...
Ceramic, Walnut
Art Deco Stylish Desk Clock With 8 Day Movement , English, c1930s
Located in Devon, England
A fully restored Art Deco Style desk clock in full working condition. The movement is made by Mauthe and has been fully disassembled, cleaned and reassembled back into working condit...
Brass, Chrome
Jaeger LeCoultre Vintage Brass Table Clock, 8 Day Movement
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Jaeger LeCoultre Vintage Brass Table Clock, 8 Day Movement Round acrylic and brass table clock from Jaeger-LeCoultre, with a clean, minimalist design that fits into any environment. ...
Bronze
Antique French Brass Carriage Clock – 8 Day Movement
Located in Suffolk, GB
A charming antique French brass carriage clock of classic design with a beautifully proportioned case and elegant white enamel dial. The clock is housed in a traditional brass case w...
Brass
$569
H 14.57 in W 11.82 in D 7.88 in
19th Century French Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock with Eight-Day Paris Movement
Located in Madrid, ES
Elegant 19th-century French mantel clock, finely crafted in gilt bronze and fitted with a Paris eight-day movement. The piece reflects the refinement and decorative sophistication of...
Bronze
$1,617
H 31.3 in W 15.75 in D 3.94 in
Antique Arts and Crafts Oak Wall Clock Eight Day Striking Movement Brass Numeral
Located in Suffolk, GB
A very attractive Arts and Crafts oak wall clock with a strong, honest design typical of the period. The circular solid oak dial has a rich colour and grain, set with applied brass n...
Oak
$614
H 4.34 in W 6.5 in D 2.76 in
Art Deco Chrome 8 Day Desk Clock With Kienzle movement , Fully Serviced. c1930
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration is this is lovely little chrome plated 8 day desk clock that has been professionally refurbished and serviced back into full working condition by a qualified h...
Brass, Chrome
Giltwood sunburst wall clock with Swiss 8 day movement, mid 20th
Located in Nottingham, GB
A striking mid-20th-century sunburst wall clock, combining sculptural form with practical function in one of the most iconic decorative designs of the period. The clock is centred b...
Giltwood
Art Deco Stylish Desk Clock 8 Day Movement, English, c1930s
By Smiths English Clock Systems
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration is this beautifully restored Art Deco desk clock in full working condition. A beautiful vintage chromed 8 day desk clock with a Smiths “C” type movement that w...
Brass, Chrome
$705
H 13.39 in W 6.3 in D 1.78 in
Small mechanical original Mid Century Atlanta wall clock with 10-day movement
By Atlanta Electric
Located in München, DE
Small mechanical wall clock by Atlanta, original Mid-Century Modern. Made in Germany. Beautiful design in a compact size. With a 10-day movement. Fully functional and keeps precise t...
Brass
Aesthetic Movement Carriage Clock, France, 19th Century
Located in PARIS, FR
Fine aesthetic movement clock in cloisonné enamel and gilded bronze, decorated with polychromed birds and flowers, and geometric gilded ornaments on a ...
Bronze, Enamel
Three Train Clock By Smith & Sons
Located in New Orleans, LA
A spectacular feat of engineering and artistry, this 19th-century skeleton clock was created by John Smith & Sons of Clerkenwell. The Clerkenwell Borough of Central London has fo...
Steel
$1,357
H 20.08 in W 11.42 in D 6.3 in
Antique 19th Century Victorian Ebonised Aesthetic Movement Mantel Clock
Located in Suffolk, GB
19th century antique Victorian ebonised Aesthetic movement mantel clock having a lovely arched case, pretty painted dial and spandrels decorated wit...
Hardwood
$1,057 / set
H 14.97 in W 13 in D 5.71 in
Wonderful Antique Victorian quality eight day movement marble clock set
Located in Ipswich, GB
Wonderful Antique Victorian quality eight day movement marble clock set, having a black marble case with four reeded columns, a dome top, round enamel brass dial with original hands ...
Marble
Antique Oak Bracket Clock with Eight Day Striking Movement
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique oak bracket clock with eight day striking movement having a quality oak case with a shaped top, glass door with original brass bezel and raised on a stepped plinth base, silv...
Oak
$1,023 / set
H 13.59 in W 11.23 in D 5.12 in
Stunning Antique Victorian Quality 8 Day Movement Marble Clock Set
Located in Ipswich, GB
Stunning Antique Victorian quality 8 day movement marble clock set, having a black marble case with six reeded columns, a dome top, round enamel brass dial with original hands & 8 da...
Marble, Brass