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 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...
Brass
RESTORED ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN HOWARD & SON'S BROWN LEATHER LIBRARY DINING TABLE
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 exquisite, extra large, Fully Restored, Howard & Son's Berners Street, Flamed Mahogany with hand dyed b...
Leather, Hardwood
$2,782Sale Price|20% Off
Beautiful Victorian Oak Pedestal Desk Made By Howard&Sons
By Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in Crawley, GB
Beautiful small oak pedestal desk made be Howard&Sons between 1860-1890 , with brown leather and gilt tooled inset top above an arrangement of ...
Leather, Oak
Victorian Holland and Sons Double Sided Black Top Partner Desk
By Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
A very rare and luxury desk made by one of the two finest cabinet makers in British history. The desk is double sided as you can see, the drawers are full sized so there is no wasted...
Brass
Antique Burr Walnut Writing Desk by Howard & Sons
By Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in London, GB
A magnificent and very rare antique burr walnut desk by Howard & Sons. This desk is of the highest quality. It was made in England by Howard and Sons, it dates from the 1860-1880 per...
Brass
$2,543Sale Price|20% Off
H 29.53 in W 56.7 in D 43.71 in
Exceptional Quality Antique Victorian Rosewood Centre/Dining Table
Located in Suffolk, GB
Exceptional quality antique Victorian rosewood centre/dining table having an outstanding quality oval rosewood top with a moulded edge, rosewood frieze supported on an attractive sha...
Other
$4,104
H 31.11 in W 55.12 in D 31.5 in
Rare Antique circa 1860 Library Writing Table Desk with Twin Writing Slopes
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare original circa 1860 Mahogany library table with built in twin writing slopes This is a very r...
Hardwood
$5,495
H 30.12 in W 54.34 in D 41.93 in
Antique English Victorian Double Sided Oak Twin Pedestal 18 Drawer Kneehole Desk
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning circa 1880 Victorian English oak antique knee hole 18 drawer desk A wonderful desk, ...
Leather, Oak
Victorian Mahogany Partners Desk
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Top Quality Victorian Mahogany Partners Desk Item Code: 1378 A truly outstanding example of a Victorian mahogany partners desk, this piece exudes presence, refinement and functional ...
Mahogany
$4,104
H 29.53 in W 54.34 in D 26.78 in
Extending Writing Table Desk, Burr Yew Wood Brown Leather Gold Leaf Embossed Top
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning Burr yew wood writing table or desk with extending, gold leaf embossed brown leather top A good look...
Leather, Yew
Very Good Victorian Oak Writing Desk
Located in Swadlincote, GB
A very good two drawer Victorian writing table with original leather surface, standing on turned legs with brass cup castors, freestanding, in overall great condition and colour. 29...
Oak
Antique Faux Bamboo Writing Desk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A fine Aesthetic Movement example of a charming writing desk fashioned with elaborate galleries and simulated bamboo accents, including root feet. The desk with a single drawer with ...
Faux Bamboo, Wood
$2,678
H 33.86 in W 21.66 in D 20.48 in
Antique Victorian Burr Walnut & Inlaid Davenport Desk 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a gorgeous antique Davenport desk which is crafted from beautiful burr walnut, circa 1870 in date. The desk has a rear stationery compartment which encloses a divided interi...
Walnut
Burr Walnut Kidney Pedestal Desk
Located in London, GB
Elevate your workspace with this exquisite burr walnut kidney-shaped pedestal desk featuring a luxurious hand-tooled leather writing surface. Organize your essentials effortlessly wi...
Brass
$875Sale Price|30% Off
H 29.5 in W 51 in D 45.5 in
Antique American Victorian Walnut Foldable Dining Breakfast Table 51"
Located in Dayton, OH
Late Victorian American Walnut Dining Table. Features a rectangular frame with rounded corners over turned legs. The base is foldable allowing the table to be stowed away . Dimens...
Walnut
19th Century Carved Oak Pedestal Desk
Located in High Point, NC
19th century English pedestal desk made from oak. The top is covered in the original brown leather, which has aged beautifully, and is banded by an oak border, which has a gorgeous b...
Leather, Oak
$3,179
H 28.94 in W 53.15 in D 48.04 in
19th Century Victorian Antique Mahogany Extending Dining Table
Located in Suffolk, GB
19th century Victorian antique mahogany extending dining table having a quality mahogany extending top with a moulded edge, on...
Other
Antique Victorian Walnut Pedestal Desk by Howard & Sons
By Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in London, GB
A top quality antique Victorian solid walnut desk by renowned cabinet makers Howard & Sons. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1870-1890 period. It is extremely well...
Leather, Walnut
Sold
H 54.34 in W 48.04 in D 22.05 in
Stunning Antique circa 1880 Howard & Son's Tiger Oak Dressing Table & Mirror
By Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning extremely rare original, restored, Victorian Tiger Oak Howard & Son’s Berners Street dressing table with original plate glass mirror ...
Mirror, Oak
Sold
H 38.78 in W 23.82 in D 23.82 in
1 of 2 Victorian Antique Howard & Son's Revolving Library Bookcase Book Tables
By Howard and Sons, Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale 1 of 2 really very nice and highly collectable Howard & Son’s Berner street Library revolving bookcase tables. As mentioned I have two of these, this one is a three tier with 12 book sections, its tall and narrow, the other which is listed under my other items is exactly the same however it has two levels not three like this one and its wider. Other than the two I own, I have never seen one of these made by Howard before, it is mid Victorian circa 1870, its mahogany, based on a Regency design of course. This piece screams fine English furniture like nothing else, this is a connoisseur’s piece. The table has the wonderful original Howard label inside, its also stamped to the base Howard & Son's Berners street and then another stamp with the order number...
Hardwood
Unusual Arts & Crafts Table by Howard and Sons
By Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in Greenwich, CT
Most unusual Arts & Crafts table by Howard and Sons having a turned walnut top over turned stem supported by three pillars with spherical turned ends and bone ring collars attached t...
Bone, Walnut
Sold
H 36.23 in W 48.04 in D 21.66 in
Antique Pair of Full Restored Howard & Son's Console Table Sideboards Stamped
By Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons
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...
Hardwood
19th Century English Victorian Burr Yew Writing Table
By Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
A good quality burr yew, tulipwood banded and gilt brass mounted bureau plat by Howard & Sons, remaining in good condition, showing very minor losses and wear commensurate with age a...
Yew
Sold
H 29.53 in W 77.96 in D 27.56 in
Antique Howard & Son's Pollard Oak Refectory Dining Serving Table Fully Stamped
By Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely circa 1880 fully stamped Howard & Son’s Berners Street Pollard Oak serving or dining table A very fine table presented in one of the...
Oak
Mid-Victorian Ebonized Étagère Trolley by Howard & Sons
By Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in London, GB
Mid-Victorian ebonized étagère trolley by Howard & Sons, the two tiers with bone balustrade three-quarter gallery, the frieze drawer with brass pulls,...
Walnut
Sold
H 30.91 in W 49.61 in D 25.2 in
Original Howard & Son's Victorian Twin Pedestal Partner Desk Brown Leather Top
By Howard and Sons, Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely handmade in England by Howard & Son’s of Berners Street London twin pedestal partner desk with hand dyed brown leather top A very go...
Leather, Mahogany
Sold
H 29.73 in W 31.5 in D 16.93 in
Howard and Sons Mahogany Card Table with Concertina Action Irish Georgian Style
By Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in Benington, Herts
A superb Irish George II style serpentine mahogany concertina action card table of excellent color circa 1900 stamped by the famous 19th century cabinet makers Howard and Sons of Ber...
Ormolu
Howard & Sons Centre Table
By Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in London, GB
A Victorian oak centre table by Howard & Sons, with parquetry top, circa 1870. Stamped HOWARD & SONS BERNERS ST.
Oak
Sold
H 42.13 in W 35.44 in D 19.69 in
Antique French Louis XV Revival Cylinder Bureau Howard & Sons, 19th Century
By Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in London, GB
This is a gorgeous antique French Louis XVI style kingwood bureau a cylindre, in the manner of Riesener, bearing the ivorine label of the renowned retailer and cabinet maker Howard &...
Ormolu