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 19th century Howard & Sons Chaise Lounge
By Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in Batley, GB
A 19th century chaise lounge by esteemed London maker Howard & Sons. This Chaise lounge dates back to the mid 19th century c1860. Its raised on turned walnut legs with the original C...
Walnut
French Walnut Chaise Longue, 19th Century
Located in Apeldoorn, NL
Elegant 19th-century French chaise longue in solid walnut with gold damask upholstery. Featuring a deep button-tufted backrest, scrolling ends, carved details, and brass nailhead tri...
Fabric, Walnut
$3,900Sale Price|37% Off
H 37.75 in W 79 in D 27.5 in
Early 19th Century French Empire Chaise Lounge Daybed
Located in San Francisco, CA
An elegant Empire Period black lacquered walnut chaise or daybed with brass ormolu decoration. Has its original horsehair mattress. Frame is sturdy ...
Wool, Upholstery, Walnut
19th century William IV carved mahogany chaise longue
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century William IV carved mahogany chaise longue circa 1835. Fine quality late William IV chaise longue, one of the most elegant you will find of it's type. Profusely hand car...
Fabric, Mahogany
Late 19th Century Wicker / Rattan Chaise Lounge Chair
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Buffalo, NY
This wicker / rattan chaise lounge showcases a beautifully woven design with a gently curved silhouette. It has brass tips on the corners and wavy side detailing. The warm, natural b...
Wicker, Rattan, Reed
Mid Century Chaise Lounge Day Bed Solid Oak Howard MFG
By Howard Mfg. Co. Inc.
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Incredibly versatile indoor chaise lounge by Howard Furniture. This particular line by Howard is crafted solid oak. This is the old growth, American grown, American made, with hearty...
Upholstery, Oak
19th Century Regency Mahogany Chaise Longue with Carved Eagles
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A superb quality 19th century regency period Mahogany chaise longue of rare design having Elegant carved decoration which includes eagles Head to back and scrolling end raised on unu...
American Mahogany
$2,673Sale Price|30% Off
H 38.98 in W 70.08 in D 31.5 in
Antique Victorian c.1860 Walnut Chaise Longue / Conversation Sofa – 19th Century
Located in Wisbech, England
Antique Victorian c.1860 Walnut Chaise Longue / Conversation Sofa – Elegant 19th Century Seating An elegant Victorian walnut chaise longue, circa 1860, which showcases excellent cra...
Walnut
$4,508
H 30.32 in W 70.87 in D 28.75 in
Early 19th Century Regency Period Upholstered Chaise Longue Sofa
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
Fine Quality Early 19th Century Regency Mahogany Upholstered Chaise Longue Sofa *England, circa 1820* A fine quality early 19th-century Regency period mahogany chaise longue, dati...
Upholstery
Victorian Hand-Woven Wicker Chaise Lounge, Late 19th Century
Located in Stamford, CT
A remarkably sturdy and intact Late 19th Century Wicker Chaise Lounge in old blue painted finish. The seat has been replace with authentic woven reed. It is a great sculptural piece....
Wicker, Rattan, 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
19th Century Continental Neoclassic Chaise Lounge in Mahogany & Silk
Located in Queens, NY
Continental Neoclassic-style (Possibly Austrian, late 19th Century) parcel gilt mahogany daybed/chaise lounge with scrolled back above a stripped yellow silk...
Gold Leaf
19th Century French Louis XVI Style Chaise Lounge
Located in Houston, TX
Unusually shaped French Louis XVI style painted and gilt banquette, chaise lounge, bench, daybed or loveseat with Greek key design, ready for your own fabric...
Fabric, Wood
Howard & Sons Day Bed
By Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in Tetbury, England
Upholstered in original Howard & Sons monogrammed ticking, raised on six square tapering mahogany legs showing the factory stamps, factory-marked brass castors are also all original. The underside shows the stencilled "From Howard Ltd, Berners St, London" hessian, paper label and the visible matt black central stretcher. Also shown and included a Colefax & Fowler floral chintz loose cover...
Cotton, Beech, Walnut
Sold
H 35.44 in W 68.9 in D 28.35 in
Restored Antique Howard & Son's Berners Street Chesterfield Chaise Lounge Sofa
By Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons, Howard Chairs Ltd.
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this stunning exceptionally rare and restored Howard & Son's circa 1880 Chaise Lounge with hand carved walnut frame This is the first chaise in this mod...
Upholstery, Walnut
Sold
H 33.47 in W 72.84 in D 49.22 in
Restored Victorian Howard & Son's Chesterfield Brown Leather Corner Sofa Chaise
By Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons, Howard Chairs Ltd.
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare highly collectable Victorian circa 1870-1880 Howard & Son’s Berners Street, Walnut framed corner sofa chaise lounge with Chesterfiel...
Leather
Sold
H 26.58 in W 71.26 in D 36.62 in
Howard & Sons Chesterfield Chesterbed Brown Leather Fully Stamped Chaise Longue
By Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Very rare original Howard & Sons fully stamped with original castors Victorian fully restored brown leather Chesterbed chaise longue. Please note the delivery fee listed is just...
Leather, Mahogany