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.
Howard & Sons reclining daybed c. 1900
By Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in Batley, GB
A rare early 20th century reclining daybed by Howard & Sons, London - England. Raised on 4 turned walnut legs with the original stamped bra...
Walnut, Feathers
$9,810
H 16.93 in W 40.95 in D 80.32 in
Large Teak Daybed by Bernhard Pedersen & Søn Model 159, Denmark 1960s
By Bernhard Pedersen & Son
Located in Rosendahl, DE
This exquisite teak daybed, designed by Danish furniture maker Bernhard Pedersen & Søn, showcases the simplicity and elegance of classic Danish design. Its sleek, solid wood frame f...
Fabric, Foam, Teak
Nazaré Daybed
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
NAZARÉ DAYBED, designed in 2024. The Nazaré Daybed is crafted from solid walnut and has a removable cushion. The legs have a hand-carved detailed wave texture giving the piece it's ...
Walnut
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Daybed Sofa France & Søn
By France & Søn, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, France & Daverkosen, Peter Hvidt
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten ein wunderschönes Daybed vom dänischen Hersteller France & Søn / France & Daverkosen aus den 1960er Jahren zum Verkauf an. Das Sofa wurde von Peter Hvidt & Orl...
Teak
1960s Daybed Hvidt Minerva France Son Teak Danish Sofa Modular
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Minerva Daybed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard Nielsen for France & Søn, Denmark. Needs to be re-upholstered or professionally cleaned, dingy and dusty. The upholstery appea...
Teak
Jean Daybed
By Durame
Located in Milan, IT
Simple in its design, the Jean daybed is functional, comfortable and extremely elegant. With the leather seat on top of a wooden base, it is a union of form and function, making this...
Wood, Leather
Daybed
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique oak daybed Hand-carved and created to be placed against a wall Decorative front rail is ornately carved Sleigh bed style with carved eagl...
Wood
$3,900
H 15.3 in W 76.2 in D 131.5 in
Jasper Morrison Crate Daybed sofa for Established & Sons UK, 2000s
By Established & Sons, Jasper Morrison
Located in Skokie, IL
Jasper Morrison Crate daybed for Established & Sons UK, 2007. This items has been fully upholstered in Raf Simmons Kvadrat green upholstery. Wax...
Upholstery, Pine
$9,926
H 31.11 in W 78.75 in D 31.5 in
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Daybed / Sofa Produced by France & Son
By Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Peter Hvidt
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare minerva daybed / sofa designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen. Produced by France & Son in Denmark.
Fabric, Cane, Teak
$3,573
H 32.29 in W 74.81 in D 30.32 in
France & Son Peter Hvidt Molgard & Orla M. Nielsen Model Minerva Daybed Sofa
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Minerva daybed, designed by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for France & Søn. The daybed features an elegant solid teak frame and an attractive salmon-colored cotton upholster...
Fabric, Teak
Nazaré Daybed
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
NAZARÉ DAYBED, designed in 2024. The Nazaré Daybed is crafted from solid walnut and has a removable cushion. The legs have a hand-carved detailed wave texture giving the piece it's ...
Walnut
Vondom Vela Round Daybed with Reclining Backrest and Folding Canopy
By Ramón Esteve, Vondom
Located in Boston, MA
Vela round daybed is a modulate system with an elementary prismatic geometry that bases its singularity in the balance of its proportions. The elements c...
Lacquer
1900 s Italian Campagn Daybed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This type of furniture was typically used by military officers or travelers due to its portability and durability. The use of cowhide upholstery adds a rugged yet luxurious touch, in...
Metal
Sold
H 31.89 in W 70.87 in D 28.75 in
Original Period Howard & Sons Fully Stamped with Castors Chaise Lounge Daybed
By Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Wimbledon-Furniture is delighted to offer for sale this stunning original fully stamped Victorian mahogany Howard & Son’s chaise longue daybed with originally stamped castors for res...
Fabric, Mahogany
Howard & Sons of London Day Bed
By Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in Cheshire, GB
19th century daybed by Howard & Sons of London, the re-upholstered back and seat raised on turned and ringed walnut legs to brass caps and castors, each caster stamped "Howard & Sons...