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 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, 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 & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons, Howard Chairs 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
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
$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
$2,720Sale Price|20% Off
H 42.5 in W 32 in D 30.5 in
George III Wingback Armchair, Upholstered Wood, English, Circa 1800
Located in San Francisco, CA
An excellent example of a early Georgian wingback armchair. Having shapely wings and arch top backrest with swooping arms, standing on a pair of Queen Anne legs with pad feet on the front and very typical round...
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Howard & Sons Portarlington Sofas
Located in New York, NY
Howard & Sons Portarlington sofas. UK circa 1920s.
Wood, Upholstery
$24,535
H 33.47 in W 89.77 in D 39.38 in
Susan Osbourne Egerton Sofa in the Style of Howard & Sons, Susan Deliss Ticking
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 propor...
Burlap, Textile, Down, Walnut, Upholstery, Cotton
Wingback Armchair, England circa 1780
Located in Culver City, CA
England, 1780 Wingback chair with a high, contoured back and rolled arms. On tapered wooden legs with front brass casters. Newly upholstered in wool blend by Holland & Sherry. 32”w x...
Brass
Danish Modern Wingback Armchair by Bovenkamp
By Bovenkamp
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
A stunning example of Danish modern design. Produced by Bovenkamp this wing back chair has unique free floating curved arms. The upholstery is original.
Hardwood
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
Howard & Sons 'Portarlington' Sofa with Giltwood Legs, circa 1905
By Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in Kinderhook, NY
A C R O T E R I O N is pleased to offer this wonderful, rare, and possibly unique, circa 1905 fully-stamped 'Portarlington' model upholstered sofa by renowned London firm Howard & So...
Brass
$4,038
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
$4,350 / set
H 46 in W 31.5 in D 30 in
Pair Of Custom Upholstered Chippendale-Style Wingback Armchairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Pair of Chippendale style wingback armchairs featuring a classic serpentine crest rail, flared wings, and distinctive carved ball-and-claw feet on the front legs and gently splayed s...
Other
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
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 and Sons, Howard Chairs Ltd.
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