Victorian Walnut Claw & Ball Framed Howard & Sons Grafton Armchair Embroidered

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Victorian Walnut Claw & Ball Framed Howard & Sons Grafton Armchair Embroidered

About the Item

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning exceptionally rare original Victorian walnut framed Claw & Ball feet Howard & Son’s Berners Street stamped Grafton model long platform armchair with original Embroidered upholstery This chair is exceptionally rare indeed, I've never seen another Grafton model with the Long seat platform before, I've never owned a Claw & Ball Howard & Son's, they were custom orders and significantly more expensive than the standard leg options. To find one with the original upholstery is rare, to find one with period Victorian Embroidered upholstery is unheard of, search the entire internet and you will never find another, this is the only one left This chair is a must have for any fine English furniture connoisseur, it screams country house style charm and charisma. The chair seats as pretty much the most comfortable armchair I have ever sat on, the seat platform is light and it sinks a little as you would expect from 140+ years of use, the seat padding is also compressed, these imperfections make the chair perfect to sit in, I have made the mistake before of restoring the perfect chair and it was totally ruined for me The inside back left leg is fully stamped with Howard & Son's Berner street, and then the serial number Howard & Son’s are simply put the finest chair makers in history, the Queen even has a private collection Dimensions: Height 90cm Width 77cm Depth 110cm with the back to the wall to the front of the frame, 113cm to the front of the cushion Please note all measurements are taken at the widest point A History of Howard and Sons The name of Howard and Sons is probably one of the best known and highly sought after names in Upholstered furniture. Over the next few paragraphs I will do my best to give you a brief history of the company. The company was started by John Howard in 1820 trading from 24 Leman St, London as a Cabinet Maker. Over the next 25 years they would make several changes of premises within the Whitechapel area. First to 27 Great Alie St (Now just Alie St) before moving a short distance to 34 Great Alie St. In 1844 the company made its first venture into upholstered furniture by opening a showroom/workshop at 36 Red lion St. This was also to be a big move towards what would be their next and most famous location. In 1848 they moved to a new address much more accustomed with the name; Berners St. London as “Cabinet Maker, Upholsterer and Decorator” under the name John Howard and Sons. The business seemed to boom at this location with workshops opening up at Tottenham St, Charlotte Mews and Fitzroy Sq and an expansion to a second Berners St building in 1853. In 1869 the company consolidated its many workshops into the one building on Cleveland St. By 1872 the company was occupying 25, 26 and 27 Berners St. These adresses would remain unchanged until 1935. During this period they became a limited company in 1899 and won the first of their Royal warrants in 1901. In 1935 the the well established decorators Lenygon and Morant appear to take over the name with the business address being given as 31 Old Burlington St (Lenygon and Morants premesis since 1909). Lenygon and Morant later moved to South Audley St where from 1954 they advertised as 'Makers of Howard Chairs and Sofas'. In 1967 the owners of Lenygon and Morant open Howard Chairs Limited, the company operating from Lyme St continue to make high quality sofas and armchairs. Exhibitions and Important Houses: At the 1862 International Exhibition (The 3rd World Expo) Howard and Sons entered a suite of library furniture for which they won a prize. They also went on to exhibit at the Paris World's Fair, called an Exposition Universelle twice; once in 1878 and again in 1900. Also at the Exposition Internationale d'Anvers 1894 (International Exposition/World Fair Antwerp). Winning Prizes at them all including 1 silver and 2 golds. They also employed their eclectic styles working for many important clients providing furniture for important houses such as Sudbury Hall in Derbyshire, Elton Hall, Huntingdonshire and Stokesay Court, Shropshire. This item is available for collection from our Wimbledon warehouses. Condition Please view the very detailed pictures as they form part of the description around condition Please note vintage period and original items such as leather seating will always have natural patina in the form of cracking creasing and wear, we recommend regular waxing to ensure no moisture is lost, also hand dyed leather is not recommended to sit in direct sunlight for prolonged periods of time as it will dry out and fade.

Creator:
Howard and Sons (Cabinetmaker),Howard & Sons Ltd (Maker)
Dimensions:
Height: 35.44 in (90 cm)Width: 30.32 in (77 cm)Depth: 44.49 in (113 cm)
Style:
Victorian (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Upholstery,Walnut,Hand-Crafted
Place of Origin:
England
Period:
19th Century
Date of Manufacture:
19th Century
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading.
Seller Location:
GB
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU2823315121071