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Howard & Sons Ltd Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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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.

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Creator: Howard & Sons Ltd
Antique Pair of Full Restored Howard & Son's Console Table Sideboards Stamped
By Howard and Sons, Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning extremely rare pair of original, fully restored, early Victorian Mahogany Howard & Son’s Berners Street large console tables with twi...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Howard & Sons Ltd Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Hardwood

Howard & Sons London Leather Topped Faux Bamboo Writing Table, circa 1875
By Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in Kinderhook, NY
English circa 1875 Aesthetic Movement writing table or desk by London cabinetmakers Howard & Sons having original green leather top; the oval form case with single drawer and origina...
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Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Howard & Sons Ltd Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Very Rare Howard & Son's Victorian Chest of Drawers Hidden Silver Wear Cupboard
By Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for auction this stunning extremely rare original early Victorian mahogany Howard & Son’s Berners street large chest of drawers with hidden silver cupboard This is a very interesting piece, you have four large drawers to the top, the bottom two drawers are actually one large faux fronted cupboard, the idea being you hid your silver wear...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Howard & Sons Ltd Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Hardwood

Anglo-Japanese Pitch Pine Hanging Bookcase by Howard and Sons
By Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in London, GB
Howard and Sons, an Anglo-Japanese pitch pine hanging bookcase, possibly designed by Edward William Godwin, with paper label inside for 'Howard and S...
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Howard & Sons Fine Inlaid Marble Top Side Cabinet Exhibition Quality
By Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in Dereham, GB
Exceptional quality Victorian satinwood inlaid marble top side cabinet with floral painted centre panel, stamped on top of door Howard & Sons Berners St with numbers 15728 5113. The...
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1870s English Louis XVI Antique Howard & Sons Ltd Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Satinwood

Original Antique Fully Stamped Howard & Son's Berners Street Hardwood Wardrobe
By Howard and Sons, Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare original Howard & Son’s Berners Street fully stamped light mahogany wardrobe This has to be one of my ...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Howard & Sons Ltd Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Hardwood

VERY RARE ANTiQUE VICTORIAN HOWARD & SON'S STAMPED VICTORIAN CHEST OF DRAWERS
By 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 extremely rare original Victorian Satinwood Howard & Son’s Berners Street large chest of drawe...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Howard & Sons Ltd Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Satinwood

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Howard & Sons Ltd case pieces and storage cabinets for sale on 1stDibs.

Howard & Sons Ltd case pieces and storage cabinets are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Howard & Sons Ltd case pieces and storage cabinets, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original case pieces and storage cabinets by Howard & Sons Ltd were created in the Victorian style in europe during the 19th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider case pieces and storage cabinets by Howard and Sons, Holland & Sons, and Mellier & Co.. Prices for Howard & Sons Ltd case pieces and storage cabinets can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $3,049 and can go as high as $28,363, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $8,975.
Questions About Howard & Sons Ltd Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Yes, all Howard and Sons chairs are stamped. However, the type and location of the stamp varies. You may see a name or number on a caster wheel or foot on some pieces. Others display the stamp on a paper label sewn onto the fabric. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of expertly vetted Howard and Sons chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To spot an authentic Howard & Sons chair, first look for a name or number on the inside of the back foot. There may also be a paper label sewn into the hessian or a name stamp on the wheel. On 1stDibs, you can shop a collection of expertly vetted Howard & Sons chairs from some of the world’s top sellers.

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