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.
Antique Original Ticking Fabric Howard & Son's Chesterfield Armchairs
By Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons, 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
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
$8,859 / 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
$3,407 / 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...
Leather
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...
Leather, Wood
$5,588
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.
Birch
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
$23,062
H 35.44 in W 31.5 in D 37.41 in
Susan Osbourne A Pair of 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
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...
Cotton, Wood
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
A set of 4 Howard Style 'Pickwell' Armchairs
By Howard and Sons
Located in Batley, GB
A set of 4 Howard and sons style 'Pickwell' model armchairs. Raised on square tapered beech legs and brass casters. Of recent manufacture and of the quality and materials of George s...
Beech
Howard and Sons Crescent Chesterfield Sofa c1860
By Howard and Sons
Located in Batley, GB
A huge 19th century 'Crescent' shaped country house chesterfield sofa by Howard & Sons - London c1860. Raised on 6 short walnut legs with 3 turned front legs and 3 splayed rear legs....
Walnut
Antique Georgian Leather Gainsborough Armchair
Located in London, GB
A smart and very well made antique Georgian leather Gainsborough armchair. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1790’s period. The quality is superb, this is a nice ea...
Leather, Wood
N-Gene Armchair with Blue Checker Fabric and Brown Leather
By Merve Kahraman
Located in Istanbul, TR
The N-gene armchair is a reinterpretation of an armchair designed by Merve’s uncle, interior designer, Engin, in the 1970s. The N-gene is re-envisioned with caning, and is upholstere...
Cane, Wood
Sold
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...
Upholstery, Hardwood
Sold
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 & Sons Ltd, Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard and Sons
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...
Leather
Sold
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 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 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...
Upholstery, Walnut
Sold
H 31.89 in W 27.96 in D 36.82 in
Antique Howard & Sons Bridgewater Armchair William Morris Strawberry Thief
By Howard and Sons, William Morris (English), Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard & Sons Ltd
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...
Upholstery, Walnut
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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...
Leather
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.
Brass
Sold
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 Chairs Ltd., 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 fully st...
Upholstery, Walnut
Sold
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 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 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...
Upholstery, Walnut
Sold
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...
Upholstery, Walnut
Sold
H 35.44 in W 30.32 in D 44.49 in
Victorian Walnut Claw & Ball Framed Howard & Sons Grafton Armchair Embroidered
By Howard and Sons, Howard & Sons Ltd
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...
Upholstery, Walnut
Sold
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...
Leather, Walnut
Sold
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...
Leather, Walnut