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.
LARGE RESTORED 1880 ANTIQUE HOWARD & SON'S CHESTERFiELD BROWN LEATHER 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 absolutely exquisite, large, Circa 1880's Hand carved Mahogany, fully restored Chesterfield brown Leath...
Leather, Hardwood
$525
H 14.57 in W 20.48 in D 14.18 in
1960s, Restored Danish Teak Footstool Reupholstered in Black Leather
Located in Knebel, DK
1960s Restored Danish teak footstool reupholstered in black leather. Fully restored Danish footstool in minimalistic yet advanced Scandinavia...
Leather, Teak
Vintage Chocolate Brown Leather Footstool, '1/2'
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to present this vintage chocolate brown leather footstool. We have deep cleaned the footstool throughout, hand waxed...
Leather
Antiques X-Base Footstool
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Antique carved frame bench with criss-cross base and scrolling arms. Upholstered seat and arms, with hand carved embellishments throughout. Please confirm location NY or NJ
Wood
$3,380Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 18.2 in W 25.2 in D 19.7 in
Footstool Brass Steel and Dark Brown Saddle Leather, Hug Collection
By Jover + Valls
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
HUG Footstool Aged Brass Steel and Vegetable Tanned Dark Brown Saddle Leather The HUG footstool is designed and conceived with a light aesthetic,...
Brass, Steel
$1,644
H 16.15 in W 24.22 in D 15.56 in
VINTAGE RESTORED CHESTERFiELD HAND DYED BROWN LEATHER TUFFED FOOTSTOOL (1/2)
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this Gorgeous Vintage Georgian Style Hand Dyed Leather Tufted Footstool. A very good-looking and well-ma...
Leather
Vintage Boho Royal Crest Leather Footstool
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Add a touch of storied English heritage to your library or study with this vintage leather footstool. Upholstered in rich, cognac-brown leather, the top is embossed with a faded roya...
Brass
Spanish Patchwork Brown Leather Ottoman or Footstool, Parrot Motif
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching patchwork leather pouf with parrot motif on the top, France, 1960s. This hand tooled leather pouf in cognac color marks the difference with its parrot tropical motif on...
Leather
VINTAGE BURGUNDY LEATHER CHESTERFiELD QUEEN ANNE LEGS FOOTSTOOL
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this Vintage Burgundy Leather Chesterfield Footstool, featuring distinctive Queen Anne legs. This exquisite piece combines classic design with r...
Leather
Dark brown chesterfield ottoman in cowhide leather
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered here is this elegant and graceful dark brown Chesterfield footstool made of cowhide leather. A leather footstool, also known as a hocker, turns your already comfortable armch...
Cowhide, Leather
Large Leather Clad Rhino Sculpture or Footstool
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Large rhinoceros animal sculpture clad in dark leather with glass eyes. Handcrafted with a large horn, big enough for use as a footstool. Lovely aged patina.
Glass, Leather
$3,920
H 17.72 in W 18.12 in D 29.93 in
Susan Osbourne Gainsborough Footstool in Green Linen, Howard Style
By Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in London, GB
A contemporary footstool inspired by the Howard & Sons Bridgewater model, upholstered in green linen to pair with the matching armchair. The beech wood frame, hand tied coil spr...
Brass
$6,168
H 13.39 in W 47.25 in D 47.25 in
STUNNiNG LARGE HAND DYED BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD FOOTSTOOL OTTOMAN
Located in Pulborough, GB
Antiques of London A beautifully crafted, large Chesterfield footstool upholstered in rich, hand-dyed brown leather. The generous proportions, deep buttoning, and classic tufted d...
Leather
Pair of Edwardian Howard & Sons Square Stools
By Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A fine pair of Edwardian mahogany 'Howard & Sons' square stools. Recently upholstered with Howard ticking. On square tapering legs and brass castors. Stamped on leg and castors. Circ...
Upholstery, Wood
Sold
H 14.57 in W 53.94 in D 25.6 in
Rare Howard & Son's Oversized Chesterfield Footstool Ticking Fabric Upholstery
By Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this exceptionally fine Howard & Son’s oversized footstool with original ticking fabric A very rare and collectabl...
Upholstery, Mahogany