For more than two centuries, the name Howard & Sons Ltd has been synonymous with elegance and exceptional handcrafted quality. Their Victorian furnishings graced grand old hotels like The Savoy in London, British Royal residences and luxury yachts of the day, including American business tycoon Cornelius Vanderbilt’s North Star.
Today, stately armchairs, sofas and rich, hand-carved serving tables from Howard & Sons continue to be a gold standard among the most discerning furniture collectors. Queen Elizabeth II is even said to have owned the world's most extensive collection of Howard & Sons chairs.
Howard & Sons Ltd was founded in 1820 on Leman street in London by cabinetmaker and upholsterer John Howard. Although he had three sons — George, Charles and Joseph — it was only George who later joined his father in running the family business. Before their upholstered armchairs and sofas garnered universal acclaim, Howard & Sons was a cabinetry company that collaborated with another well-known cabinetmaker, Gillows of Lancaster and London, on large projects and likely manufactured upholstered furniture for Gillows.
Howard & Sons Ltd showcased their pieces and won awards at several important exhibitions towards the end of the 19th century. They were given medals at the 1878 Paris Exhibition, the 1894 Antwerp Exhibition and the 1900 Paris Exposition. In 1901, they received their first Royal warrant to supply upholstered furniture to King Edward VII.
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, find a range of antique Howard & Sons Ltd seating, case pieces and storage cabinets, tables and other collectibles.
H 34.75 in W 30.25 in D 41.75 in
A late 19th Century Howard & Sons Harley Armchair
Located in Tetbury, England
A Harley armchair by Howard & Sons. Mahogany square tapering legs with maker's stamp and serial number, factory brass castor, original H&S monogrammed ticking with period pa...
Mahogany
H 30.71 in W 30.52 in D 26.58 in
Antique Original Ticking Fabric Howard & Son's Chesterfield Armchairs
By Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard and Sons, Howard & Sons 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
H 33.94 in W 29.34 in D 34.65 in
RARE ORIGINAL ViCTORIAN HOWARD & SONS BRIDGEWATER ARMCHAIR PERIOD UPHOLSTERY
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 super rare, totally original, Howard & Son's Berners street fully stamped Bridgewater model armchair wi...
Upholstery
H 33.47 in W 27.96 in D 33.08 in
Susan Osbourne ‘Baby Bridgewater’ Armchairs, In the Howard & Sons Tradition
By Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in London, GB
A current production armchair by Susan Osborne, made in the English tradition of deep-seated upholstered furniture established by Howard & Sons in the 19th century. Comfortable,...
Upholstery, Beech, Walnut, Down, Feathers
H 94 in W 59.5 in D 61 in
Eight Antique Howard & Son's Brown Leather Carver Gainsborough Dining Armchairs
By Howard and Sons, Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare set of eight original Howard & Son’s Berners street London Gainsborough carver armchairs, fully stamped and restored, circa 1900 It is exceptionally rare to find a carver armchair from Howard & Son’s, even rarer to find a set of eight, these are ideally suited as very fine boardroom chairs...
Leather, Wood
H 33.86 in W 29.53 in D 37.8 in
RARE ORIGINAL ViCTORIAN HOWARD & SONS BRIDGEWATER ARMCHAIR WITH KILIM UPHOLSTERY
By Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this super rare, totally original, Howard & Son's Berners street fully stamped Bridgewater model armchair with the super rare, English Country House Kilim upholstery Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it covers within the M25 only for the UK and local Europe only for international, if you would like an accurate quote, please send me your postcode and I’ll provide you with the exact price. I have various other Howard and Son's armchairs and sofas listed under my other items. This is a rare chair...
Upholstery, Hardwood
H 35.44 in W 34.65 in D 37.8 in
PAIR OF ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN HOWARD & SON'S ARMCHAIRS FOR UPHOLSTERY RESTORATION
By Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this once in a lifetime opportunity to own, a very rare original pair of Howard & Son's Berners street armch...
Upholstery, Hardwood
H 30.71 in W 29.93 in D 34.65 in
Victorian Antique Howard & Sons Open Easy Country House Armchair. c.1850
By Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in London, GB
An incredible open Easy Armchair by renowned furniture makers Howard & Sons. c.1850 An early open‑arm Easy Chair with single turned front legs and a crescent‑buttoned back. Recently...
Cotton, Wood
H 32.88 in W 31.11 in D 37.8 in
SUPER RARE HOWARD & SON's FULLY RESTORED CHESTERFIELD BROWN LEATHER 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 super rare, highly collectable Victorian circa 1860-1880 Howard & Son's attributed library armchair...
Leather
H 30.12 in W 28.75 in D 34.65 in
PAiR OF ANTIQUE HOWARD & SON'S BRIDGEWATER CHESTERFIELD GREEN LEATHER ARMCHAIRS
By Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunningly rare, original pair of fully restored Regency Green leather, Victorian Mahogany framed Howar...
Leather
19th Century Howard and Sons Bridgewater Armchair
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
An early Howard and Sons ‘Bridgewater’ armchair. Stamped Howard & Sons Ltd, Berners St, London and with typical serial numbers. Circa 1870, England.
Upholstery, Walnut
Large Early 20th Century Bespoke Howard and Sons Ingleby Sofa
By Howard and Sons
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Large early 20th Century bespoke Howard and Sons Ingleby sofa. Circa 1920.
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Mid-Century French Bamboo Turning and Swinging Armchairs
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Amazing pair of Mid-Century French, turning and swinging bamboo armchairs. With striped green fabric cushions. Circa 1970.
Upholstery, Bamboo
George III Mahogany Armchair
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
An unusual late 18th Century George III mahogany library armchair. With fluted top rail and central rosette and above, sets of pierced carved splats, repeating the sides and support...
Brass
George III Period Mahogany Wing Armchair
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A late George III period wing armchair on mahogany legs, united by an H stretcher and terminating in tapered spade brass caps and casters. Classic elegance and comfort.
Brass
19th Century English Library Armchair
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
19th Century English library armchair newly reupholstered in a blue / green striped fabric. With original castors.
Mahogany
