Rare Howard and Sons Large Footstool, circa 1935

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Rare Howard and Sons Large Footstool, circa 1935

About the Item

Howard and Sons large footstool, circa 1935 A highly desirable oversized Howard and Sons button back footstool circa 1935, newly upholstered in the inimitable Howard and Son’s ticking fabric which has the Gothic H&S monogram logo as part of the pattern, all brass castors stamped Howard & Sons London, Howard label EG2853 to the underside of base, solid mahogany frame and legs with horse hair stuffing, fully restored to perfection, interior designer dream piece, ideal for end of the bed, window seat, coffee table or simply used as a footstool, truly the finest example anywhere to be found, reserve now Howard and Sons The name of Howard and Sons is probably one of the best known and highly sought after names in upholstered furniture. 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. By 1872 the company was occupying 25, 26 and 27 Berners St. In 1935 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 It is believed that Queen Elizabeth II has the largest private collection of Howard and Sons chairs in the world. Summary: Antique Early 20th century Howard & Sons Ltd Original Footstool / ottoman Date: 1935 Maker: Howard & Sons Wood: Mahogany Label: EG2853 Casters: Stamped Howard & Sons Ltd Rare Investment Condition: Excellent condition, no weakness to joints, newly upholstered. Dimensions: Height 14” / 36cm Width 66” / 169cm Depth 29” / 75cm.

Creator:
Howard and Sons (Manufacturer)
Dimensions:
Height: 14 in (35.56 cm)Width: 66 in (167.64 cm)Depth: 29 in (73.66 cm)Seat Height: 14 in (35.56 cm)
Style:
Victorian (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Mahogany
Place of Origin:
United Kingdom
Period:
1930-1939
Date of Manufacture:
1935
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
Longdon, GB
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU1832321133952