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.
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
Original Howard and Sons Bridgewater Armchair, England, 19th Century
By Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
An original Howard & Sons Bridgewater armchair, England, 19th Century. The chair retaines it’s original upholstery and H & S monogram ticking. Stamped to the back leg. Structurall...
Wood, Feathers
Antique Howard & Sons Bridgewater Armchair Original Leather, 1880s
By Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in Aachen, NW
Antique and very rare Bridgewater armchair by Howard & Son's original made in England with an amazing patina and the original leather upholstery! The piece was purchased in the late 19th century and was since then owned by the same family! It was originally made with an involved brass book stand...
Leather, Walnut
$3,890
H 29.14 in W 27.37 in D 35.63 in
ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN HOWARD & SON'S BRIDGEWATER STYLE ARMCHAIR NICELY SCULPTED ARMs
By Howard and Sons
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely original Victorian armchair with period Porcelain castors in Calico upholstery in the style of H...
Upholstery, Hardwood
$6,825
H 30.52 in W 27.37 in D 39.38 in
Original Howard Era Deep Seated Armchair, William Birch, England, 19th Century
By Howard & Sons Ltd, William Birch
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A Howard & Sons era armchair, produced by William Birch, England, 19th Century. Stamped to the back leg. Structurally sound. Newly upholstered in premium, pure Alpaca. Fast ...
Wood, Feathers, Alpaca
$5,391
H 29.53 in W 30.71 in D 35.44 in
STUNNiNG ANTIQUE VICTORIAN HOWARD & SON'S FLORAL UPHOLSTERED CLUB ARMCHAIR
By Howard and Sons, Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning Howard & Son’s Victorian Club armchair with slightly distressed floral upholstery A very good looking well made an...
Walnut
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
De Sede DS 47 Neck Leather Armchair Brown
By De Sede
Located in Munich, Bavaria
De Sede DS 47 / 01 neck leather armchair. This DS-47 was manufactured in Switzerland by De Sede and is upholstered in 3-5 mm thick, natural hide. The le...
Leather, Upholstery, Wood
Mid 19th Century Howard & Sons Armchair
By Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in Batley, GB
A mid 19th century country house armchair by Howard & Sons - London, England c1850. Raised on turned walnut front legs and splayed rear legs with the left back leg bearing the se...
Walnut
$2,691 / set
H 38.98 in W 24.41 in D 27.56 in
Original antique Empire Armchair circa 1860-1880 Massive Mahogany bronze
Located in Berlin, DE
Original Empire armchair circa 1860-1880 massive mahogany 2 beautiful armchairs from an Empire room. Each 2 figures provided cast bronze. The chairs have a nice curve, in a top...
Mahogany
19th century Howard & Sons Style Upholstered Arm Chair
Located in Sherborne, GB
Howard style Victorian arm chair with a country house and elegant shape, resting on a typical Howard turned leg with brass collars, ending on good quality ceramic castors.
Upholstery, Walnut
$6,279Sale Price|20% Off
H 38.98 in W 25.6 in D 37.01 in
Mid-19th Hindley & Sons Country House Armchair
By Charles Hindley & Sons
Located in London, England
An elegant Hindley & Sons upholstered armchair with satinwood legs, newly covered using naturally dyed antique linen in bottle green. English, early nineteenth century.
Linen, Satinwood
$17,676
H 33.86 in W 29.53 in D 37.8 in
RARE ORIGINAL ViCTORIAN HOWARD & SONS BRIDGEWATER ARMCHAIR WITH KILIM UPHOLSTERY
By Howard and Sons, Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard Chairs Ltd.
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this super rare, totally original, Howard & Son's Berners street fully stamped Bridgewater model armchair with the super rare, English Country House Kilim upholstery Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it covers within the M25 only for the UK and local Europe only for international, if you would like an accurate quote, please send me your postcode and I’ll provide you with the exact price. I have various other Howard and Son's armchairs and sofas listed under my other items. This is a rare chair...
Upholstery, Hardwood, Mahogany
$5,460
H 32.68 in W 28.75 in D 33.86 in
Original Howard Era Armchair, England, 19th Century, for Reupholstery
By Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A wonderfully shapely Howard & Sons era armchair, England, 19th Century. Fabric is somewhat worn so this chair is sold for reupholstery. Fast shipping worldwide.
Wood, Feathers, Fabric
Howard & Sons club armchairs 19th Century
By Howard and Sons
Located in Stroud, GB
Early large deep seated Howard club armchairs covered in blue and cream H&S ticking standing on English Walnut turned legs and original castors. Made by Howard & Sons London C.1860 ...
Beech
Late Victorian Walnut Library Arm Chair by Howard & Sons
By Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A late Victorian walnut library arm chair by Howard & Sons, the deep armchair fully upholstered over the back and scrolling, padded arms and shaped c...
Fabric, Walnut
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