Howard Chairs Ltd.

British

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.

Creator: Howard Chairs Ltd.

Antique Original Ticking Fabric Howard & Son's Chesterfield Armchairs

$22,004Sale Price / set|20% Off

Antique Original Ticking Fabric Howard & Son's Chesterfield Armchairs

By Howard and Sons, Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard Chairs 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...

Category

1870s English Victorian Antique Howard Chairs Ltd.

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

Pair of Vintage Distressed Brown Leather Chesterfield Club Tub Armchairs

$3,438 / 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...

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20th Century British Victorian Howard Chairs Ltd.

Materials

Leather

20th century Howard style Woodstock Armchair

$1,650

H 31.11 in W 31.11 in D 29.53 in

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...

Category

Late 20th Century English Victorian Howard Chairs Ltd.

Materials

Beech

Open Armchair by Hindley & Son. upholstered in vintage Kente Cloth

$5,638

H 35.44 in W 25.2 in D 32.29 in

Open Armchair by Hindley & Son. upholstered in vintage Kente Cloth

By Charles Hindley & Sons

Located in London, GB

Mid-19th Century open armchair by Hindley & Son made in birch and upholstered in a vintage blue and white Kente Cloth from Ghana. Mid-19th Century. Fully restored and re-upholstered.

Category

Mid-19th Century Late Victorian Antique Howard Chairs Ltd.

Materials

Birch

Original Howard and Sons Armchair, England, 19th Century

$11,002

H 30.52 in W 27.37 in D 39.38 in

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...

Category

Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Howard Chairs Ltd.

Materials

Wood, Feathers

Howard and Sons Crescent Chesterfield Sofa c1860

$22,004

H 23.23 in W 100.79 in D 35.83 in

Howard and Sons Crescent Chesterfield Sofa c1860

By Howard and Sons

Located in Batley, GB

A huge 19th century 'Crescent' shaped country house chesterfield sofa by Howard & Sons - London c1860. Raised on 6 short walnut legs with 3 turned front legs and 3 splayed rear legs....

Category

Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Howard Chairs Ltd.

Materials

Walnut

A set of 4 Howard Style 'Pickwell' Armchairs

$3,850

H 30.32 in W 31.11 in D 28.75 in

A set of 4 Howard Style 'Pickwell' Armchairs

By Howard and Sons

Located in Batley, GB

A set of 4 Howard and sons style 'Pickwell' model armchairs. Raised on square tapered beech legs and brass casters. Of recent manufacture and of the quality and materials of George s...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Victorian Howard Chairs Ltd.

Materials

Beech

Finn Juhl Armchair BO-46 - 1st. Original Savak Fabric Upholstery

$8,136

H 32.68 in W 24.41 in D 21.66 in

Finn Juhl Armchair BO-46 - 1st. Original Savak Fabric Upholstery

By Finn Juhl, Bovirke

Located in Utrecht, NL

A rare and early example of armchair model BO-46 by Finn Juhl for Bovirke Denmark. Arm chair model BO-46 was designed by Finn Juhl in 1953 based upon his earlier designed chair model...

Category

1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Howard Chairs Ltd.

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Howard & Sons Chesterfield Sofa Newly Upholstered In Howard & Sons Fabric 1880s

$21,316

H 24.02 in W 39.38 in D 88.59 in

Howard & Sons Chesterfield Sofa Newly Upholstered In Howard & Sons Fabric 1880s

By Howard & Sons Ltd

Located in London, GB

This Late 19th Century Howard & Sons sofa is an exceptionally rare Chesterfield. A true Collector's Piece and an excellent example of its kind, manufactured by the prestigious...

Category

Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Howard Chairs Ltd.

Materials

Cotton

Pair of Howard & sons slipper chairs

$15,059 / set

H 36 in W 24 in D 30 in

Pair of Howard & sons slipper chairs

By Howard and Sons

Located in Stroud, GB

Pair of Howard and sons “marlborough” slipper chairs covered in china blue H&S monogrammed ticking, standing on tapered legs and stamped castors These are an excellent example of Howards most sought after slipper chairs, traditionally upholstered with siege de duvet...

Category

1890s English Antique Howard Chairs Ltd.

Materials

Hardwood

Antique Howard and sons Willoughby armchair

$12,996

H 38 in W 37 in D 38 in

Antique Howard and sons Willoughby armchair

By Howard and Sons

Located in Stroud, GB

Willoughby model armchair by Howard and sons covered in blue H&S ticking standing on English walnut turned legs and original castors and stamped splayed back leg. Duck feather and ...

Category

Late 19th Century English Antique Howard Chairs Ltd.

Materials

Walnut

Large Howard & Sons Club Armchair

$10,176

H 30 in W 32 in D 45 in

Large Howard & Sons Club Armchair

Located in Shipston-On-Stour, GB

A large and deep seated Howard & Sons club armchair, with strong frame and raised on square tapering legs and original brass castors, stamped Howard & Sons to all four castors and re...

Category

Early 1900s English Victorian Antique Howard Chairs Ltd.

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

20th Century Deep Seated Howard Style Club Armchair

$2,743

H 29.53 in W 35.04 in D 48.43 in

20th Century Deep Seated Howard Style Club Armchair

By Howard and Sons

Located in Batley, GB

A mid 20th century country house deep seated Howard style club armchair. Traditionally upholstered with sprung arms, seat and back with a down filled back pad and seat cushion. Raise...

Category

Mid-20th Century English Victorian Howard Chairs Ltd.

Materials

Beech

Previously Available Items

Fine Pair of Original Antique Victorian Howard & Son's Fully Stamped Armchairs

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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 and Sons, Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard Chairs Ltd.

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...

Category

1870s English High Victorian Antique Howard Chairs Ltd.

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

Pair of Antique Howard & Son's Bridgewater Brown Leather Chesterfield Armchairs

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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 and Sons, Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard & Sons Ltd

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...

Category

1880s English Victorian Antique Howard Chairs Ltd.

Materials

Leather

PAIR OF ANTIQUE HOWARD & SON'S GRAFTON ARMCHAIRS ORIGINAL TICKING FABRiC

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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 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 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...

Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Howard Chairs Ltd.

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Antique Howard & Sons Bridgewater Armchair William Morris Strawberry Thief

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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, Howard & Sons Ltd, William Morris (English)

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...

Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Howard Chairs Ltd.

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Fine Restored Howard & Sons Chesterfield Brown Leather Claw & Ball Feet Armchair

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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 and Sons, Howard Chairs Ltd.

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...

Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Howard Chairs Ltd.

Materials

Leather

Very Rare Howard & Son's Fully Stamped Bridgewater Armchair Original Castors

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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...

Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Howard Chairs Ltd.

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Howard Chairs Ltd. chairs for sale on 1stDibs.

Howard Chairs Ltd. chairs are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. Many of the original chairs by Howard Chairs 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 chairs by Chesterfield, Liberty of London, and William Morris (English). Prices for Howard Chairs Ltd. chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $25,906 and can go as high as $38,859, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $32,382.

Questions About Howard Chairs Ltd.

Why are Howard chairs so expensive?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
Howard chairs are so expensive largely due to their quality. The British furniture maker produces each piece to order using carefully selected upholstery, wood and padding. Skilled artisans painstakingly perform much of the manufacturing by hand, adding to the cost of pieces. Plus, demand for the furniture tends to be high, which also drives up the selling price. Shop a collection of Howard & Sons chairs on 1stDibs.
How do you identify a Howard chair?
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1stDibs ExpertNovember 26, 2024
To identify a Howard chair, search the piece for a maker's mark. Over the years, the furniture maker marked its pieces in different ways. Some chairs will have a stamp on their back legs or casters when present. Others may have a label sewn onto the Hessian, the cloth found beneath the cushion on an armchair. Stamps and labels varied over time but usually featured the maker's name. Many also displayed a style number you can cross-reference with information published on trusted online resources to learn more about the chairs. If you need assistance with the identification process, you may wish to consult a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Howard & Sons chairs and other Howard & Sons seating.
Are all Howard and Sons chairs stamped?
1 Answer
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.
How can I spot an authentic Howard & Sons chair?
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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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