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.
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...
Upholstery, Hardwood
$3,378 / 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
Howard & Sons Crescent Chesterfield Sofa c1850
By Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in Batley, GB
A low and sleek mid 19th century country house crescent shaped chesterfield sofa by Howard & Sons, London c1850. Raised on 6 walnut legs and the original brass casters. Structu...
Brass
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...
Wood, Feathers
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...
Beech
Howard & Sons Grafton Armchair
Located in New York, NY
Howard & Sons original chair Handpicked by buyers at Ann-Morris Inc.
Upholstery
$19,252Sale Price|25% Off
H 39.38 in W 80.71 in D 34.26 in
1880 Howard and Sons Grantley Sofa in Floral Ticking Stripe, UK
By Howard and Sons
Located in Faversham, GB
An exceptional Howard and Sons ‘Grantley’ sofa. This original Grantley H&S model sofa features down-filled outswept armrests that sit at the same height as the back, giving the ...
Upholstery, Oak
Howard and sons antique English library chair
By Howard and Sons
Located in Stroud, GB
Rare “Dutton” model armchair by Howard and sons covered in H&S monogrammed organic cotton ticking standing on mahogany legs and original castors. Duck feather and down seat cushion. ...
Hardwood
$10,811
H 33.27 in W 29.53 in D 38.39 in
Original Howard and Sons Bridgewater Armchair, England, 19th Century
By Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
An original Howard & Sons Bridgewater armchair, England, 19th Century. The chair retaines it’s original upholstery and H & S monogram ticking. Stamped to the back leg. Structurall...
Wood, Feathers
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...
Hardwood
$7,730
H 32.68 in W 24.41 in D 21.66 in
Finn Juhl Armchair BO-46 - 1st. Original Savak Fabric Upholstery
By Bovirke, Finn Juhl
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...
Fabric, Beech
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
$4,123 / set
H 33.86 in W 31.89 in D 35.83 in
Antique Pair Club Armchair Fauteuil Cognac Leather & Fabric French, circa 1930
Located in Labrit, Landes
Pair of French club chairs in leather and velvet, circa 1930 Pair of French club chairs dating from the 1930s, featuring a generous, enveloping silhouette typical of the Art Deco pe...
Leather, Upholstery, Wood, Fabric
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 Chairs Ltd., Howard & Sons 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
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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., William Morris (English), Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons
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
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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 Chairs Ltd., Howard & Sons 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 33.27 in W 29.73 in D 35.83 in
Very Rare Howard & Son's Fully Stamped Bridgewater Armchair Original Castors
By Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard & Sons 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