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.
LARGE RESTORED 1880 ANTIQUE HOWARD & SON'S CHESTERFiELD BROWN LEATHER FOOTSTOOL
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 absolutely exquisite, large, Circa 1880's Hand carved Mahogany, fully restored Chesterfield brown Leath...
Leather, Hardwood
$522
H 14.57 in W 20.48 in D 14.18 in
1960s, Restored Danish Teak Footstool Reupholstered in Black Leather
Located in Knebel, DK
1960s Restored Danish teak footstool reupholstered in black leather. Fully restored Danish footstool in minimalistic yet advanced Scandinavia...
Leather, Teak
Antiques X-Base Footstool
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Antique carved frame bench with criss-cross base and scrolling arms. Upholstered seat and arms, with hand carved embellishments throughout. Please confirm location NY or NJ
Wood
$3,861
H 17.72 in W 18.12 in D 29.93 in
Susan Osbourne Gainsborough Footstool in Green Linen, Howard Style
By Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in London, GB
A contemporary footstool inspired by the Howard & Sons Bridgewater model, upholstered in green linen to pair with the matching armchair. The beech wood frame, hand tied coil spr...
Brass
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
Dark brown chesterfield ottoman in cowhide leather
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered here is this elegant and graceful dark brown Chesterfield footstool made of cowhide leather. A leather footstool, also known as a hocker, turns your already comfortable armch...
Cowhide, Leather
English Aesthetic Movement Footstool, Leather & Hardwood, Circa 1880
Located in Darien, CT
A handsome English Aesthetic Movement footstool dating to the late 19th century, featuring a richly patinated embossed leather seat and a finely crafted hardwood frame. Carved bullse...
Metal
Vintage Boho Royal Crest Leather Footstool
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Add a touch of storied English heritage to your library or study with this vintage leather footstool. Upholstered in rich, cognac-brown leather, the top is embossed with a faded roya...
Brass
Victorian Handmade Steer Horn Footstools C1880 Pair Available
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fantastic Footstools created nearly 150 years ago with steer horns as the legs/feet. Small in stature and perfect as a tabletop display. Larger rectangular footstool is 16.5 x !0 x 8...
Horn, Velvet, Faux Fur
$14,500
H 33.86 in W 30.71 in D 33.86 in
Antique Howard & Sons Bridgewater Armchair Original Leather, 1880s
By Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in Aachen, NW
Antique and very rare Bridgewater armchair by Howard & Son's original made in England with an amazing patina and the original leather upholstery! The piece was purchased in the late 19th century and was since then owned by the same family! It was originally made with an involved brass book stand...
Leather, Walnut
$4,484Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 15 in W 25.5 in D 15 in
Footstool Black Smoke Steel & Dark Brown Leather, Contemporary Style
By Jover + Valls
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Wanderlust contemporary ottoman and footstool belongs to a collection of minimalist and serene pieces where exclusivity and precision are shown in small details such as the hand-...
Brass, Steel
$4,484Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 15 in W 25.5 in D 15 in
Footstool Aged Brass Steel and Brown Leather, Contemporary Style
By Jover + Valls
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Wanderlust contemporary ottoman and footstool belongs to a collection of minimalist and serene pieces where exclusivity and precision are shown in small details such as the hand-...
Steel
Howard and sons footstool
By Howard and Sons
Located in Stroud, GB
Edwardian Howard and sons footstool covered in H&S monogrammed organic cotton ticking with French duck feather and down trapped cushion standing on tapered legs and original stamped...
Hardwood