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Howard & Sons Ltd Tables

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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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Howard & Sons London Leather Topped Faux Bamboo Writing Table, circa 1875
Howard & Sons London Leather Topped Faux Bamboo Writing Table, circa 1875

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 Tables

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RESTORED ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN HOWARD & SON'S BROWN LEATHER LIBRARY DINING TABLE
RESTORED ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN HOWARD & SON'S BROWN LEATHER LIBRARY DINING TABLE

RESTORED ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN HOWARD & SON'S BROWN LEATHER LIBRARY DINING TABLE

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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...

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Howard & Sons Ltd Tables

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Beautiful Victorian Oak Pedestal Desk Made By Howard&Sons
Beautiful Victorian Oak Pedestal Desk Made By Howard&Sons

Beautiful Victorian Oak Pedestal Desk Made By Howard&Sons

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Beautiful small oak pedestal desk made be Howard&Sons between 1860-1890 , with brown leather and gilt tooled inset top above an arrangement of ...

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Howard & Sons Ltd tables for sale on 1stDibs.

Howard & Sons Ltd tables 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 tables, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original tables by Howard & Sons Ltd were created in the Victorian style in united kingdom during the 19th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider tables by Edwards and Roberts, Holland & Sons, and Jas Shoolbred & Co.. Prices for Howard & Sons Ltd tables can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $2,164 and can go as high as $10,362, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $8,311.

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Questions About Howard & Sons Ltd Tables
  • 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.