Howard Chairs Ltd, an iteration of the legendary English furniture firm Howard & Sons Ltd, created luxurious seating to fit just about any taste.
Established by cabinetmaker John Howard on Leman street in London in 1820, the company was later named Howard & Sons Ltd when John’s son, George, was brought into the fold — the moniker by which the company is best known. Between 1820 and 1848, the company moved their operations numerous times, broadening their range of offerings as they went and growing increasingly popular with Victorian-era consumers.
Ever-adaptable, Howard & Sons Ltd won a patent in 1865 for a method of applying a veneer to walls in place of wallpaper. Later, the firm applied their veneering technique to wooden floors and introduced parquet flooring into their branding. They added more patents over the years, including ceilings and floors finished in their veneering. Howard & Sons Ltd exhibited and won awards in the 1878 International Expo in Paris, the 1894 Expo in Antwerp and the 1900 Paris International Exposition.
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, explore vintage Howard Chairs Ltd settees, armchairs and case pieces.
IMPORTANT HOWARD & SON'S VICTORIAN GREEN LEATHER IVOR ARMCHAIR CLAW & BALL LEGs
By Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard and Sons, Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this once in a lifetime opportunity to own this very rare, Antique Victorian original Howard & Son's Ivor Be...
Leather, Hardwood
IMPORTANT PAIR OF HOWARD & SON'S ViCTORIAN CLAW & BALL TICKING FABRIC ARMCHAIRS
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 once in a lifetime opportunity to own this very rare, His & Her's pair of Antique Victorian Howard ...
Upholstery
FULLY RESTORED PAIR OF ANTIQUE HOWARD & SON BRIDGEWATER BROWN LEATHER ARMCHAIRs
By Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard and Sons, Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning fully restored original pair of Victorian Walnut framed Howard & Son’s Bridgewater model, Bern...
Leather
SUPER RARE HOWARD & SON's FULLY RESTORED CHESTERFIELD BROWN LEATHER ARMCHAIR
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 super rare, highly collectable Victorian circa 1860-1880 Howard & Son's attributed library armchair...
Leather
PAiR OF ANTIQUE HOWARD & SON'S BRIDGEWATER CHESTERFIELD GREEN LEATHER ARMCHAIRS
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 stunningly rare, original pair of fully restored Regency Green leather, Victorian Mahogany framed Howar...
Leather
RARE ORIGINAL ViCTORIAN HOWARD & SONS BRIDGEWATER ARMCHAIR PERIOD UPHOLSTERY
By Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons, 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 wi...
Upholstery
PAIR OF HOWARD & SON'S BRIDGEWATER MODEL EASY ARMCHAiRS WITH FULL STAMPED LEGS
By Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this pair of Howard & Son's Bridgewater easy armchairs with fully stamped legs Please note the delivery fee...
Upholstery
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
RARE ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN HOWARD & SON'S ARMCHAIR WITH THE ORIGINAL TICKING FABRIC
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 lovely original circa 1880-1900 Howard & Son’s armchair with period H&S Ticking upholstery Please no...
Cotton, Hardwood
FULLY RESTORED ANTIQUE ORIGINAL HOWARD & SON'S EASY ARMCHAIR IN TiCKING FABRIC
By Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely finest quality, fully restored, original Antique Victorian Mahogany framed Howard & Son's ea...
Upholstery, Hardwood
Antique Original Ticking Fabric Howard & Son's Chesterfield Armchairs
By Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard and Sons, Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this once in a lifetime opportunity to own, very rare original near pair of Howard & Son's Berners street armchairs in the original distressed ticking fabric...
Upholstery, Hardwood
FULLY RESTORED ANTIQUE HOWARD & SON'S CLAW & BALL FEET ARMCHAIR TICKING FABRiC
By Howard and Sons, Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely finest quality, fully restored, original Antique Victorian Mahogany framed Howard & Son's ea...
Upholstery, Hardwood
Rare 1954-1959 Howard & Son's Lenygon & Morant Armchair Original Ticking Fabric
By Howard and Sons, Howard Chairs Ltd.
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely original 1954-1959 Howard & Son’s armchair retailed through Lenygon & Morant LTD 48 South Audley St London W1 A very good looking well made and decorative armchair, it has the original label to the base, the Howard & Son’s period ticking fabric...
Upholstery
PAIR OF ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN HOWARD & SON'S ARMCHAIRS FOR UPHOLSTERY RESTORATION
By Howard and Sons, Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this once in a lifetime opportunity to own, a very rare original pair of Howard & Son's Berners street armch...
Upholstery, Hardwood
$8,979 / set
H 30.71 in W 33.47 in D 41.34 in
LARGE PAIR OF HOWARD STYLE HAND DYED LEATHER ARMCHAIRS FEATHER FILLED CUSHiONS
By Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in Pulborough, GB
Antiques of London A magnificent pair of large Howard-style armchairs, beautifully hand-dyed in rich brown leather with a deep patina that only improves with age. These chairs ep...
Leather
Howard & Sons leather reading armchair
Located in Stroud, GB
Low seated armchair covered in hand-finished Italian chestnut hide English walnut turned legs and original castors featuring a mahogany and brass reading slope. Howard & Sons Londo...
Leather
$3,453 / set
H 27.56 in W 43.31 in D 35.44 in
Pair of Vintage Distressed Brown Leather Chesterfield Club Tub Armchairs
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of Vintage distressed brown leather chesterfield club tub armchairs. A gorgeous pair with buttoned buttons, typical chesterfiel...
Leather
Fine 19th Century Ball and Claw Sofa After Howard and Sons
By Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in Benington, Herts
An extremely fine 19th Century Ball and Claw Down Feather Sofa after the Ramsden ball and claw model by Howard and Sons English circa 1880-1900 Wonderf...
Mahogany
Pair of French Armchairs in Princeton striped Ticking
Located in Faversham, GB
A wonderful pair of 19th century French Napoleon III square back armchair with a low back and a wide generous seat. The walnut frames are raised on turned ebony legs and finished wi...
Fabric, Calico, Oak
20th century Howard style Woodstock Armchair
By Howard and Sons
Located in Batley, GB
A good quality 20th century Howard style 'Woodstock' armchair. Raised on square tapered legs and brass casters. Structurally in good order with traditional innards and a soft feath...
Beech
Large English Howard & Sons Style Club Armchair
By Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in Kent, Dover
A large English Howard and Sons style club armchair of large proportions, with splayed back legs and turned front legs on brass casters. The Fermoie fabric is in used but very good c...
Brass
$11,687
H 35.44 in W 31.5 in D 37.41 in
Susan Osbourne Single Gainsborough Armchair in Green Linen, Howard Style
By Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in London, GB
A contemporary re-edition inspired by the Howard & Sons Bridgewater model, echoing the proportions and comfort of the original design. equally sturdy as it is comfortable. It evo...
Brass
Pair of antique Howard style tub armchairs
Located in Stroud, GB
Matched pair of generous Howard style Woodstock chairs covered H&S monogrammed faded green organic cotton standing on mahogany sabre legs and original castors. Ref MS179 Dimensions...
Beech
$3,384
H 35.04 in W 32.29 in D 28.75 in
Victorian Green Button-Tufted Armchair In The Style Of Howard And Sons 1800's.
By Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Antique Victorian Button Tufted Green Upholstered Armchair In The Style of Howard & Sons With Mahogany Legs & Porcelain Castors. Height: 91cm I Width: 73cm I Depth: 84cm Hei...
Upholstery, Porcelain, Mahogany
$1,052
H 41.34 in W 31.89 in D 30.71 in
English Chesterfield Wingback Armchair Brown Green Leather - Armchair - England
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Magnificent and imposing English wing chair in tufted green leather resting on four arched wooden legs. This Chesterfield chair is a very beautiful English work. English antiques are of a sure taste and a very good quality. The significant height of the back of this vintage designer leather chair...
Leather
$23,374 / set
H 37.41 in W 30.71 in D 39.38 in
Susan Osbourne Pair of Gainsborough Armchairs in Green Linen, Howard Style
By Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in London, GB
A contemporary re-edition by Susan Osbourne inspired by the Howard & Sons Bridgewater model, echoing the proportions and comfort of the original design. equally sturdy as it is c...
Brass
Sold
H 33.67 in W 31.5 in D 435.83 in
ANTIQUE VICTORIAN 1890 ORIGINAL TICKING FABRIC HOWARD & SON'S IVOR ARMCHAiR
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 once in a lifetime opportunity to own this very rare original Howard & Son's Ivor Berners street armcha...
Upholstery, Hardwood
Sold
H 29.93 in W 29.93 in D 36.23 in
MATCHED PAIR OF ORIGINAL ViCTORIAN HOWARD & SON'S BRIDGEWATER ARMCHAIRS
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 stunningly rare, original matched pair of Victorian Mahogany framed Howard & Son’s Bridgewater model, B...
Upholstery, Hardwood
Sold
H 34.06 in W 30.71 in D 42.33 in
PAIR OF ANTIQUE HOWARD & SON's BRIDGEWATER BROWN LEATHER ARMCHAiRS & FOOTSTOOL
By Howard Chairs Ltd., 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 fully restored original pair of Victorian Walnut framed Howard & Son’s Bridgewater model, Bern...
Leather, Hardwood
Howard Chairs Ltd London England Egerton Model Armchair
By Howard Chairs Ltd.
Located in Sherborne, GB
An extremely comfortable Howard Chair’s Ltd Egerton model arm chair, retaining its original H and S monogrammed ticking. The chair also has its original rear sack and feather and dow...
Upholstery, Beech
Sold
H 33.08 in W 29.93 in D 37.01 in
Fine Pair of Original Antique Victorian Howard & Son's Fully Stamped Armchairs
By Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard and Sons
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this once in a lifetime opportunity to own, a very rare original pair of Howard & Son's Berners street armchairs in the vintage distressed fabric c...
Upholstery, Hardwood
Sold
H 33.47 in W 29.53 in D 38.39 in
Pair of Antique Howard & Son's Bridgewater Brown Leather Chesterfield Armchairs
By Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning fully restored original pair of Victorian walnut framed Howard & Son’s Bridgewater model, Berners street armchairs, each chair is ful...
Leather
Sold
H 33.86 in W 30.32 in D 40.36 in
PAIR OF ANTIQUE HOWARD & SON'S GRAFTON ARMCHAIRS ORIGINAL TICKING FABRiC
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 stunning rare original pair of Victorian walnut framed Howard & Son’s Grafton model, Berners street armchairs fully stamped and with the original castors and super rare ticking fabric...
Upholstery, Walnut
Sold
H 31.89 in W 27.96 in D 36.82 in
Antique Howard & Sons Bridgewater Armchair William Morris Strawberry Thief
By Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard and Sons, William Morris (English), Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning fully restored Victorian walnut framed Howard & Son’s Bridgewater model, Berners street armchair I have various other Howard and Son's armchairs and sofas listed under my other items. This is a rare chair, it is the original and most collectable model, the Bridgewater, the piece has been fully restored to include having the walnut lages cleaned waxed and polished, the fabric has all been newly upholstered, it is of course the world famous William Morris Strawberry thief...
Upholstery, Walnut
Sold
H 30.52 in W 28.15 in D 28.75 in
Fine Restored Howard & Sons Chesterfield Brown Leather Claw & Ball Feet Armchair
By Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard and Sons
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this exceedingly rare original Howard & Sons, fully stamped, Victorian fully restored hand dyed brown leather club armchair with ornately carved Cl...
Leather
Sold
H 42.33 in W 31.7 in D 32.88 in
Sublime Pair of Howard & Son's William Morris Walnut Framed Wingback Armchairs
By Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard and Sons
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this stunning exceptionally rare "His & Her's" pair of original fully stamped Victorian Howard & Son’s Berners street, William Morris style wingback armchai...
Upholstery, Walnut
Sold
H 31.5 in W 27.56 in L 31.5 in
Pair of Howard & Son's Fully Stamped, Restored Herringbone Upholstered Armchairs
By Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard and Sons, Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this very fine pair of fully restored Howard & Son’s Berners Street London Library armchairs upholstered with Graham Sanderson Herringbone upholstery Th...
Upholstery
Sold
H 33.27 in W 29.73 in D 35.83 in
Very Rare Howard & Son's Fully Stamped Bridgewater Armchair Original Castors
By Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard and Sons
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning rare original Victorian walnut framed Howard & Son’s Bridgewater model, Berners street armchair fully st...
Upholstery, Walnut