Howard & Sons Ltd Chairs

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.

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Eight Antique Howard & Son's Brown Leather Carver Gainsborough Dining Armchairs

$34,536 / set

Eight Antique Howard & Son's Brown Leather Carver Gainsborough Dining Armchairs

By Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons

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...

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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Howard & Sons Ltd Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Antique Original Ticking Fabric Howard & Son's Chesterfield Armchairs

$27,604 / set

Antique Original Ticking Fabric Howard & Son's Chesterfield Armchairs

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

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1870s English Victorian Antique Howard & Sons Ltd Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

LARGE PAIR OF HOWARD STYLE HAND DYED LEATHER ARMCHAIRS FEATHER FILLED CUSHiONS

$8,971 / 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...

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20th Century British Howard & Sons Ltd Chairs

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Leather

Howard & Sons leather reading armchair

$15,113

H 36 in W 31 in D 39 in

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...

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1860s Antique Howard & Sons Ltd Chairs

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Leather

Pair of Vintage Distressed Brown Leather Chesterfield Club Tub Armchairs

$3,450 / set

H 27.56 in W 43.31 in D 35.44 in

Pair of Vintage Distressed Brown Leather Chesterfield Club Tub Armchairs

Located in Pulborough, GB

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of Vintage distressed brown leather chesterfield club tub armchairs. A gorgeous pair with buttoned buttons, typical chesterfiel...

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20th Century British Victorian Howard & Sons Ltd Chairs

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Leather

1950s Pair of Carver Armchairs by Andrew Milne

$3,450 / set

H 35.83 in W 23.23 in D 23.23 in

1950s Pair of Carver Armchairs by Andrew Milne

By Andrew Milne

Located in London, GB

An absolutely stunning and very rare pair of carver chairs by Andrew Milne. They were designed in the 1940’s for Heal’s, this pair dates from the 1950’s. They have a spectacular des...

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1950s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Howard & Sons Ltd Chairs

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Leather, Wood

20th century Howard style Woodstock Armchair

$1,656

H 31.11 in W 31.11 in D 29.53 in

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...

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Late 20th Century English Victorian Howard & Sons Ltd Chairs

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Beech

Open Armchair by Hindley & Son. upholstered in vintage Kente Cloth

$5,659

H 35.44 in W 25.2 in D 32.29 in

Open Armchair by Hindley & Son. upholstered in vintage Kente Cloth

By Charles Hindley & Sons

Located in London, GB

Mid-19th Century open armchair by Hindley & Son made in birch and upholstered in a vintage blue and white Kente Cloth from Ghana. Mid-19th Century. Fully restored and re-upholstered.

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Mid-19th Century Late Victorian Antique Howard & Sons Ltd Chairs

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Birch

Susan Osbourne Single Gainsborough Armchair in Green Linen, Howard Style

$11,676

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...

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2010s British Country Howard & Sons Ltd Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of Antique Edwardian Carver Armchairs

$2,380 / set

H 39.38 in W 25.99 in D 23.23 in

Pair of Antique Edwardian Carver Armchairs

Located in London, GB

A superb pair of antique Edwardian carver armchairs. They were made in England, they date from around the 1900-1910 period. The quality is outstanding, they are an impressive size a...

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Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Howard & Sons Ltd Chairs

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Cotton, Wood

Victorian Green Button-Tufted Armchair In The Style Of Howard And Sons 1800's.

$3,381

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...

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Mid-19th Century British High Victorian Antique Howard & Sons Ltd Chairs

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Upholstery, Porcelain, Mahogany

Susan Osbourne Pair of Gainsborough Armchairs in Green Linen, Howard Style

$23,353 / 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...

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2010s British Country Howard & Sons Ltd Chairs

Materials

Brass

Original Howard and Sons Armchair, England, 19th Century

$11,041

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 Chairs

Materials

Wood, Feathers

18th Century Chinese Chippendale Mahogany Gainsborough Library Armchair

$9,454

H 38.59 in W 27.17 in D 26.38 in

18th Century Chinese Chippendale Mahogany Gainsborough Library Armchair

Located in Lymington, GB

A very good Chippendale-period mahogany Gainsborough armchair, circa 1760. This is a lovely example of an early-George III Gainsborough library armchair in the sophisticated Chinese taste of the period. With well-executed blind-fret carving to the square legs and arm supports. Note the unusual treatment of the gently-outswept padded arms. Furthermore there is subtle shaping to the top of the back. The 'H' stretcher with pierced Gothick carving. Professionally upholstered to a high standard and overstuffed in a neutral soft velvet, with float buttons and close nailed. Raised on old brass castors. Lovely, rich, old colour and patina. In excellent condition with a sturdy frame throughout. These Georgian library armchairs are sometimes also known as Martha Washington chairs...

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Mid-18th Century English George III Antique Howard & Sons Ltd Chairs

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Mahogany

Previously Available Items

Fine Pair of Original Antique Victorian Howard & Son's Fully Stamped Armchairs

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H 33.08 in W 29.93 in D 37.01 in

Fine Pair of Original Antique Victorian Howard & Son's Fully Stamped Armchairs

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

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this once in a lifetime opportunity to own, a very rare original pair of Howard & Son's Berners street armchairs in the vintage distressed fabric c...

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1870s English High Victorian Antique Howard & Sons Ltd Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

Pair of Antique Howard & Son's Bridgewater Brown Leather Chesterfield Armchairs

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H 33.47 in W 29.53 in D 38.39 in

Pair of Antique Howard & Son's Bridgewater Brown Leather Chesterfield Armchairs

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

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning fully restored original pair of Victorian walnut framed Howard & Son’s Bridgewater model, Berners street armchairs, each chair is ful...

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1880s English Victorian Antique Howard & Sons Ltd Chairs

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Leather

PAIR OF ANTIQUE HOWARD & SON'S GRAFTON ARMCHAIRS ORIGINAL TICKING FABRiC

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H 33.86 in W 30.32 in D 40.36 in

PAIR OF ANTIQUE HOWARD & SON'S GRAFTON ARMCHAIRS ORIGINAL TICKING FABRiC

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 rare original pair of Victorian walnut framed Howard & Son’s Grafton model, Berners street armchairs fully stamped and with the original castors and super rare ticking fabric...

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Howard & Sons Ltd Chairs

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Upholstery, Walnut

Antique Howard & Sons Bridgewater Armchair William Morris Strawberry Thief

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H 31.89 in W 27.96 in D 36.82 in

Antique Howard & Sons Bridgewater Armchair William Morris Strawberry Thief

By William Morris (English), Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard and Sons

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning fully restored Victorian walnut framed Howard & Son’s Bridgewater model, Berners street armchair I have various other Howard and Son's armchairs and sofas listed under my other items. This is a rare chair, it is the original and most collectable model, the Bridgewater, the piece has been fully restored to include having the walnut lages cleaned waxed and polished, the fabric has all been newly upholstered, it is of course the world famous William Morris Strawberry thief...

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Howard & Sons Ltd Chairs

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Upholstery, Walnut

Fine Restored Howard & Sons Chesterfield Brown Leather Claw & Ball Feet Armchair

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H 30.52 in W 28.15 in D 28.75 in

Fine Restored Howard & Sons Chesterfield Brown Leather Claw & Ball Feet Armchair

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

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this exceedingly rare original Howard & Sons, fully stamped, Victorian fully restored hand dyed brown leather club armchair with ornately carved Cl...

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Howard & Sons Ltd Chairs

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Leather

Howard & Sons Library Armchair, England circa 1890

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H 42 in W 24 in D 31 in

Howard & Sons Library Armchair, England circa 1890

By Howard & Sons Ltd

Located in Culver City, CA

Howard & Sons Library Armchair England circa 1890 Newly upholstered in Velvet by house of Hackney, with mahogany frame and original brass casters.

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Late 19th Century English Antique Howard & Sons Ltd Chairs

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Brass

Very Rare Howard & Son's Fully Stamped Bridgewater Armchair Original Castors

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H 33.27 in W 29.73 in D 35.83 in

Very Rare Howard & Son's Fully Stamped Bridgewater Armchair Original Castors

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

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning rare original Victorian walnut framed Howard & Son’s Bridgewater model, Berners street armchair fully st...

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Howard & Sons Ltd Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Very Rare Howard & Son's Fully Stamped Bridgewater Armchair & Footstool Ottoman

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H 33.47 in W 30.71 in D 38.19 in

Very Rare Howard & Son's Fully Stamped Bridgewater Armchair & Footstool Ottoman

By Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning rare original Victorian walnut framed Howard & Son’s Bridgewater model, Berners street armchair and matching footstool fully stamped and with the original castors and hessian base cover I have various other Howard and Son's armchairs and sofas listed under my other items This pair is rare, they are the original and most collectable models, the Bridgewater, on the armchair all four of the chair castors...

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Howard & Sons Ltd Chairs

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Upholstery, Walnut

Howard & Son's Fully Stamped Original Victorian Walnut Armchair Original Castors

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H 33.47 in W 30.32 in D 33.47 in

Howard & Son's Fully Stamped Original Victorian Walnut Armchair Original Castors

By Howard & Sons Ltd, Edwin Howard & Son

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning rare original early Victorian walnut framed Howard & Son’s Berners street armchair fully stamped and with the original castors Th...

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Howard & Sons Ltd Chairs

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Upholstery, Walnut

Victorian Walnut Claw & Ball Framed Howard & Sons Grafton Armchair Embroidered

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H 35.44 in W 30.32 in D 44.49 in

Victorian Walnut Claw & Ball Framed Howard & Sons Grafton Armchair Embroidered

By Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning exceptionally rare original Victorian walnut framed Claw & Ball feet Howard & Son’s Berners Street stamped Grafton model long platform armchair...

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Howard & Sons Ltd Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Fully Stamped Original Victorian Walnut & Brown Leather Howard & Son's Armchair

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H 35.04 in W 32.68 in L 35.04 in

Fully Stamped Original Victorian Walnut & Brown Leather Howard & Son's Armchair

By Howard & Sons Ltd

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning exceptionally rare original early Victorian walnut framed Howard & Son’s Berners street tobacco brown leather armchair I have vari...

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Howard & Sons Ltd Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Rod Stewart Essex Home Howard & Son's Victorian Blood Red Leather Armchairs

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H 31.5 in W 31.11 in D 27.56 in

Rod Stewart Essex Home Howard & Son's Victorian Blood Red Leather Armchairs

By Howard & Sons Ltd

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this once in a lifetime opportunity to own the great Sir Rod Stewart's pair of original Howard & Sons fully stamped with original castors Victorian...

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1880s Victorian Antique Howard & Sons Ltd Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Howard & Sons Ltd chairs for sale on 1stDibs.

Howard & Sons Ltd chairs 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 chairs, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original chairs by Howard & Sons Ltd were created in the Victorian style in united kingdom during the 19th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider chairs by Liberty of London, William Morris (English), and Chesterfield.

Questions About Howard & Sons Ltd Chairs

Are all Howard and Sons chairs stamped?
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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.
How can I spot an authentic Howard & Sons chair?
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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.

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