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.
SUBLIME ANTiQUE HOWARD & SON'S WILLIAM MORRIS HARDWOOD FRAMED WINGBACK 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 stunning, exceptionally rare, original fully stamped Victorian Howard & Son’s Berners street, Willi...
Upholstery, Hardwood
Victorian Howard & Sons Ticking Fabric Upholstered Double Wingback Sofa Armchair
By Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard and Sons, Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original Victorian Howard & Son’s curved front double wingback sofa full stamped with H&S ticking A truly stunning piece, in sublime condition, these double wingback sofas almost never come up for sale, this is a mid Victorian example with original green Howard & Son’s floral ticking fabric...
Upholstery, Hardwood
$4,138
H 30.32 in W 72.45 in D 42.13 in
Howard & Sons Style Mulberry Designer Sofa Rare Made in Feather Filled
By Mulberry, Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this Stunning Rare Mulberry home designer sofa. The colour over the years has faded slightly in some areas. However...
Fabric
$3,200Sale Price|20% Off
H 44.49 in W 26.38 in D 31.5 in
Biedermeier Wingback Armchair, South German, 1840
Located in Belmont, MA
This stunning Biedermeier wingback armchair, crafted in South Germany around 1860, is a timeless example of 19th-century design. Made from beautifully grained yew wood, the chair sho...
Yew
$7,700
H 36.23 in W 30.52 in D 33.08 in
Scandinavian Wingback Armchair Upholstered in Bouclé, Scandinavia, 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Throughout Scandinavia, there's a long history of pride in craftsmanship using natural materials like wood. This beautiful wingback chair is a great representation of the quality and...
Fabric, Bouclé, Wood
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 Vintage Wingback Armchairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage wingback armchairs with beautiful wood carved claw foot legs. Please confirm location NY or NJ
Fabric
Georgian Wingback Armchair, Mahogany Frame, Gold Brocade, Circa 1800
Located in Basildon, GB
A Georgian mahogany framed wingback armchair upholstered in gold brocade on square tapering legs.
Mahogany
$25,140
H 33.47 in W 89.77 in D 39.38 in
Portarlington Sofa in the Style of Howard & Sons, Upholstered in Susan Deliss
By Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in London, GB
This sofa is a contemporary re-edition of the classic Howard & Sons “Portarlington” model, a form closely associated with turn of the19th- 20th century English design. The proportion...
Cotton, Upholstery, Walnut, Down, Textile, Burlap
$2,900
H 39.75 in W 31 in D 30 in
Lucien Rollin Collection for William Switzer Leather Wingback Armchair
By Lucien Rollin
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Lucien Rollin Collection for William Switzer Leather Wingback Armchair
Leather, Wood
Art Deco Leather Wingback Armchair
Located in Darmstadt, DE
This Art Deco wingback armchair with an original frame of beechwood has been newly upholstered in hand-patinated sheep leather. Very comfortable and extremely robust. Measures: S...
Beech, Leather
$2,995 / set
H 37 in W 25.5 in D 30 in
Pair of Federal Style Mahogany and Tufted Upholstered Wingback Armchairs
Located in Germantown, MD
A Mid Century Pair of Federal Style Mahogany frame, Upholstered and Tufted Wingback Armchairs. Navy blue with fine yellow dots. Measures 25.5" in width, 30" in depth and 37" in hei...
Upholstery, Wood, Mahogany
Grosfeld House French Wingback Armchair
By Grosfeld House
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on More Details below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and ...
Fruitwood, Cotton, Damask
Grosfeld House French Wingback Armchair
By Grosfeld House
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on More Details below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and ...
Walnut, Cotton
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