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.
IMPORTANT HOWARD & SON'S VICTORIAN GREEN LEATHER IVOR ARMCHAIR CLAW & BALL LEGs
By Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard and Sons, Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this once in a lifetime opportunity to own this very rare, Antique Victorian original Howard & Son's Ivo...
Leather, Mahogany
PAiR OF ANTIQUE HOWARD & SON'S BRIDGEWATER CHESTERFIELD GREEN LEATHER ARMCHAIRS
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 stunningly rare, original pair of fully restored Regency Green leather, Victorian Mahogany framed Howar...
Leather
IMPORTANT PAIR OF HOWARD & SON'S ViCTORIAN CLAW & BALL TICKING FABRIC ARMCHAIRS
By Howard and Sons, Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard Chairs Ltd.
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this once in a lifetime opportunity to own this very rare, His & Her's pair of Antique Victorian Howard ...
Upholstery, Walnut
RARE ORIGINAL ViCTORIAN HOWARD & SONS BRIDGEWATER ARMCHAIR WITH KILIM UPHOLSTERY
By Howard and Sons, Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard Chairs Ltd.
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this super rare, totally original, Howard & Son's Berners street fully stamped Bridgewater model armchair with the super rare, English Country House Kilim upholstery Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it covers within the M25 only for the UK and local Europe only for international, if you would like an accurate quote, please send me your postcode and I’ll provide you with the exact price. I have various other Howard and Son's armchairs and sofas listed under my other items. This is a rare chair...
Upholstery, Hardwood, Mahogany
FULLY RESTORED PAIR OF ANTIQUE HOWARD & SON BRIDGEWATER BROWN LEATHER ARMCHAIRs
By Howard and Sons, Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard Chairs Ltd.
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning fully restored original pair of Victorian Walnut framed Howard & Son’s Bridgewater model, Bern...
Leather
PAIR OF HOWARD & SON'S BRIDGEWATER MODEL EASY ARMCHAiRS WITH FULL STAMPED LEGS
By Howard and Sons, Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard Chairs Ltd.
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this pair of Howard & Son's Bridgewater easy armchairs with fully stamped legs Please note the delivery fee...
Upholstery
Antique Original Ticking Fabric Howard & Son's Chesterfield Armchairs
By Howard and Sons, Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard Chairs Ltd.
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this once in a lifetime opportunity to own, very rare original near pair of Howard & Son's Berners street armchairs in the original distressed ticking fabric...
Upholstery, Hardwood
RARE ORIGINAL ViCTORIAN HOWARD & SONS BRIDGEWATER ARMCHAIR PERIOD UPHOLSTERY
By Howard and Sons, Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard Chairs Ltd.
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this super rare, totally original, Howard & Son's Berners street fully stamped Bridgewater model armchai...
Upholstery, Mahogany
RARE ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN HOWARD & SON'S ARMCHAIR WITH THE ORIGINAL TICKING FABRIC
By Howard and Sons, Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard Chairs Ltd.
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely original circa 1880-1900 Howard & Son’s armchair with period H&S Ticking upholstery Please no...
Cotton, Hardwood
FULLY RESTORED ANTIQUE ORIGINAL HOWARD & SON'S EASY ARMCHAIR IN TiCKING FABRIC
By Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely finest quality, fully restored, original Antique Victorian Mahogany framed Howard & Son's ea...
Upholstery, Hardwood
Eight Antique Howard & Son's Brown Leather Carver Gainsborough Dining Armchairs
By Howard and Sons, Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare set of eight original Howard & Son’s Berners street London Gainsborough carver armchairs, fully stamped and restored, circa 1900 It is exceptionally rare to find a carver armchair from Howard & Son’s, even rarer to find a set of eight, these are ideally suited as very fine boardroom chairs...
Leather, Wood
FULLY RESTORED ANTIQUE HOWARD & SON'S CLAW & BALL FEET ARMCHAIR TICKING FABRiC
By Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons, Howard Chairs Ltd.
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely finest quality, fully restored, original Antique Victorian Mahogany framed Howard & Son's ea...
Upholstery, Hardwood
Lovely Victorian Howard & Son's Fully Stamped Office Desk Armchair in Walnut
By Howard and Sons, Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning rare original Victorian walnut framed Howard & Son’s Berners street armchair fully stamped to the base This is a rare chair, it is...
Walnut
PAIR OF ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN HOWARD & SON'S ARMCHAIRS FOR UPHOLSTERY RESTORATION
By Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard and Sons, Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this once in a lifetime opportunity to own, a very rare original pair of Howard & Son's Berners street a...
Upholstery, Mahogany
$8,870 / set
H 30.71 in W 33.47 in D 41.34 in
LARGE PAIR OF HOWARD STYLE HAND DYED LEATHER ARMCHAIRS FEATHER FILLED CUSHiONS
By Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in Pulborough, GB
Antiques of London A magnificent pair of large Howard-style armchairs, beautifully hand-dyed in rich brown leather with a deep patina that only improves with age. These chairs ep...
Leather
Large English Howard & Sons Style Club Armchair
By Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in Kent, Dover
A large English Howard and Sons style club armchair of large proportions, with splayed back legs and turned front legs on brass casters. The Fermoie fabric is in used but very good c...
Brass
20th century Howard style Woodstock Armchair
By Howard and Sons
Located in Batley, GB
A good quality 20th century Howard style 'Woodstock' armchair. Raised on square tapered legs and brass casters. Structurally in good order with traditional innards and a soft feath...
Beech
$2,250
H 33.25 in W 21.75 in D 22 in
Early Victorian Mahogany Armchair with Tufted Leather Upholstery, England
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
An early Victorian armchair in mahogany with curved top rail, scrolled arms, turned front legs and saber back legs. Seat is upholstered in a tufted, beige/camel-colored leather with ...
Leather, Upholstery, Mahogany
$24,870
H 33.47 in W 89.77 in D 39.38 in
Susan Osbourne Egerton Sofa in the Style of Howard & Sons, Susan Deliss Ticking
By Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in London, GB
This sofa is a contemporary re-edition of the classic Howard & Sons “Portarlington” model, a form closely associated with turn of the19th- 20th century English design. The propor...
Burlap, Textile, Down, Walnut, Upholstery, Cotton
$11,544
H 35.44 in W 31.5 in D 37.41 in
Susan Osbourne Single Gainsborough Armchair in Green Linen, Howard Style
By Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in London, GB
A contemporary re-edition inspired by the Howard & Sons Bridgewater model, echoing the proportions and comfort of the original design. equally sturdy as it is comfortable. It evo...
Brass
Howard & Sons leather reading armchair
Located in Stroud, GB
Low seated armchair covered in hand-finished Italian chestnut hide English walnut turned legs and original castors featuring a mahogany and brass reading slope. Howard & Sons Londo...
Leather
$23,089 / set
H 37.41 in W 30.71 in D 39.38 in
Susan Osbourne Pair of Gainsborough Armchairs in Green Linen, Howard Style
By Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in London, GB
A contemporary re-edition by Susan Osbourne inspired by the Howard & Sons Bridgewater model, echoing the proportions and comfort of the original design. equally sturdy as it is c...
Brass
Pair of antique Howard style tub armchairs
Located in Stroud, GB
Matched pair of generous Howard style Woodstock chairs covered H&S monogrammed faded green organic cotton standing on mahogany sabre legs and original castors. Ref MS179 Dimensions...
Beech
$3,343
H 35.04 in W 32.29 in D 28.75 in
Victorian Green Button-Tufted Armchair In The Style Of Howard And Sons 1800's.
By Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Antique Victorian Button Tufted Green Upholstered Armchair In The Style of Howard & Sons With Mahogany Legs & Porcelain Castors. Height: 91cm I Width: 73cm I Depth: 84cm Hei...
Upholstery, Porcelain, Mahogany
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...
Wood, Feathers
Chesterfield Green Leather Armchair
By Mantellassi 1926
Located in Milan, IT
The Chesterfield armchair, from Tribeca Collection, is an icon of the world of the leather lounge, a timeless classic in the world of upholstery, an item that enriches any home and m...
Leather
Sold
H 30.71 in W 29.93 in D 34.65 in
Victorian Antique Howard & Sons Open Easy Country House Armchair. c.1850
By Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in London, GB
An incredible open Easy Armchair by renowned furniture makers Howard & Sons. c.1850 An early open‑arm Easy Chair with single turned front legs and a crescent‑buttoned back. Recently...
Cotton, Wood
Sold
H 32.68 in W 29.53 in D 38.59 in
Pair of Victorian Howard & Son 'Bridgewater' Upholstered Armchairs
By Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A fine pair of late Victorian walnut Howard & Son 'Bridgewater' upholstered armchairs. Each has a loose cushion seat on turned legs. Castors and back leg stamped, each with original ...
Upholstery, Wood
19th century Howard and sons Ennismore Wingback armchair
By Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in Malton, GB
If you would like this armchair upholstered please click yes in the upholstery drop down menu. This would require 7 metres of material. You can supply your own or please get in touch...
Upholstery
19th century Howard and sons Grafton armchair
By Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in Malton, GB
If you would like this armchair upholstered please click yes in the upholstery drop down menu. This would require 6 metres of material. You can supply your own or please get in touch...
Upholstery
Howard and Sons ‘Harley’ Armchair
By Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A large 19th Century Howard and Sons ‘Harley’ Armchair. In entirely original condition, with fluffy down fillings and retaining its original ticking. Stamped leg and castors. Circa 1...
Fabric, Mahogany
19th century Howard and sons Woodstock armchair
By Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in Malton, GB
This is a beautiful original Howard and sons Woodstock armchair. Newly upholstered in Howard and sons Green ticking. The piece is in immaculate condition with complete stamps on its ...
Upholstery
Sold
H 33.67 in W 31.5 in D 435.83 in
ANTIQUE VICTORIAN 1890 ORIGINAL TICKING FABRIC HOWARD & SON'S IVOR ARMCHAiR
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 once in a lifetime opportunity to own this very rare original Howard & Son's Ivor Berners street armcha...
Upholstery, Hardwood
Sold
H 31.5 in W 27.56 in D 35.44 in
Circa 1930s English Howard & Sons Country House Open Easy Beech Armchair
By Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in London, England
Circa 1930s English country house Howard and Sons open arm easy armchair featuring the classic ring turned front legs and exposed wooden feature arm supports. Made of Beech with an O...
Fabric, Beech
Sold
H 29.93 in W 29.93 in D 36.23 in
MATCHED PAIR OF ORIGINAL ViCTORIAN HOWARD & SON'S BRIDGEWATER ARMCHAIRS
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 stunningly rare, original matched pair of Victorian Mahogany framed Howard & Son’s Bridgewater model, B...
Upholstery, Hardwood
Sold
H 34.06 in W 30.71 in D 42.33 in
PAIR OF ANTIQUE HOWARD & SON's BRIDGEWATER BROWN LEATHER ARMCHAiRS & FOOTSTOOL
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 stunning fully restored original pair of Victorian Walnut framed Howard & Son’s Bridgewater model, Bern...
Leather, Hardwood
Howard and Sons Ltd Antique English Ivor Model Armchair
By Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in Sherborne, GB
The Ivor model Howard and Sons armchair is the most rare and sort after, being of the most generous proportions. Retaining its original upholstery in the calico and feather and down ...
Upholstery
Howard & Sons Ltd Antique English Bridgewater Arm Chair
By Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in Sherborne, GB
Howard & Sons LTD Bridgewater arm chair retaining It’s original upholstery in H & S monogram ticking, the Bridgewater is one of the most popular models of outstanding quality has wha...
Upholstery