High Victorian Seating

Bring timeless elegance to your dining space with this exquisite set of 10 French Victorian dining chairs from the early 1900s, masterfully crafted from solid walnut. Featuring eight...

High Victorian walnut framed nursing / occasional chair with original needlepoint tapestry and decorative gimp cord - exceptional bench made hand carved quality frame with warm aged patina - featuring tapestry upholstery with flowers and tobacco leaves - finished with the original brass casters with ceramic wheels - polished finish to the frame - United Kingdom - mid 19th century. Excellent / near mint antique condition - minor loss to the seat tapestry...

A superb Victorian deconstructed button back armchair of diminutive proportion’s with a rounded barrel back. Mahogany turned front legs and splayed back legs, all raised on origina...

Quality Victorian carved rosewood side chair with a rosewood framed back and a beautifully carved top rail with reeded turned supports. It has a very attractive expertly carved front...

William IV style, Mahogany framed, Brown leather upholstered Teta a Teta Conversation couch with Burr Walnut Chessboard , Circa 1860-1880 Please note the delivery fee listed is just...

Charming 19th Century handcrafted parlor sofa reupholstered in heavy weight fabric in dark blue. The sturdy walnut frame has been lightly ebonized. New linen or velvet upholstery is ...

A Rare "Virtuoso" Mid-Victorian Sculptural Stool Traditionally Upholstered in Bennison ‘Banyan’ Hand-Printed Linen The Masterpiece of the Carver’s Art This is an extraordinary exampl...

Gorgeous Victorian button back armchair in rich forest green velvet upholstery made by renowned 19th century London furniture maker, Cornelius V. Smith. High-quality oak frame with ...

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this exceptional set of six French oak with Embossed brown leather upholstered Henry II circa 1880 dining ch...

A fine French Victorian hand carved walnut high back chair with lovely ecclesiastical detailing on barley twist legs and united by a classic turned H-stretcher. Winged putto flankin...

We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare suite of mid Victorian throne dining chairs based on early Jacobean designs with hand painted lea...

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning exceptionally rare and original Howard & Son's circa 1880 two seat sofa with duvet feather padded arms and seat cushions, with Aesthetic movement ebonised frame and Claw & Ball feet in the original Chinese Chinoiserie upholstery. I have a large collection of very fine restored and original unrestored Howard & Son's seating listed under my other items. This is simply put the most comfortable sofa in the world, the arms back and base are all feather and fibre filled, you sink when seated in a similar manner to a very plump feather filled duvet. The upholstery is super rare original Victorian, heavily distressed, its Chinese Chinoiserie and has wonderful colours. The frame is period Victorian, it is the only Aesthetic movement ebonised frame I have seen and one of very few Claw & Ball examples as well. Howard & Sons are simply put are the finest sofa and armchair makers in history, the Queen even had a private collection. This piece is totally original and unrestored, it will only every be original once, as such I have left it as it is for the new owner to decide what to do with it, I can help with full restoration should the new owner wish. To confirm though, as you can see the upholstery is very distressed, the frame is structurally solid and does not require any repairs Dimensions Height:- 74cm Width:- 137cm Depth:- 77cm Seat height:- 44.5cm 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...

A burgundy velvet armchair of generous proportions. High back with a deep seat and scrolling arms and back. Mahogany frame with turned front legs raised on original castors. Fully...

Victorian mahogany stool, the rectangular tapestry seat with a tasselled edge over a serpentine shaped apron, raised on cabriole legs with carved scrolling toes - 20"w x 17"d x 19"h

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...

We are delighted to offer for sale this exceptional set of six French oak with Embossed pressed brown leather upholstered Henry II circa 1880 dining chairs A very rare and totally original set of Victorian dining chairs...

We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning, exceptionally rare, fully restored, Victorian circa 1880 Jacobean Revival, Chesterfield tufted, Whisky brown leather suite with hand carved Lion detailing This suite has been on a journey, it was purchased from an antiques dealer in Belgium...

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning, fully restored, hand dyed, Victorian Circa 1880-1900 Wingback armchair with Porcelain castors...

In amazing condition with no tears or punctures to the original leather, the leather tufted and trimmed in brass nailheads, the chair with detailed carving, two buttons on the tops o...

This exquisite pair of rare walnut American Victorian footstools, attributed to the renowned cabinetmaker John Henry Belter, showcases the opulence and craftsmanship of mid-19th cent...

English Antique Victorian Oak Turned Bobbin Leg Rush Seat Bench With Geometric Stretcher. A classic bench, ideal for the end of the bed or in a hallway.

We are delighted to offer for sale this rare fully restored circa 1860 Show framed Chesterfield tufted hand dyed brown leather library reading chair...

A superb oversized Victorian bobbin corner chair in oak with a freshly upholstered calico seat cushion. The double railed ladder back rest with si...

A large 19th century Victorian button back armchair of generous proportions and of outstanding quality in the country house manner. The chair displays a tall scrolled buttoned back ...

The most rare highly carved English Victorian Hunt Sofa, barley twist oak construction throughout with gargoyle arm ends, thick carved scrolled leaf and floral back topped with hunti...

This is a near pair of antique carved temple chairs. A Burmese, mahogany and woven leather low chair, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850. Utterly fascinating carved ...

A wonderful antique Victorian carved oak bench, made in England and dating from around the 1870-1880 period. It is of outstanding quality, with profuse and intricate carving through...

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this super rare, highly collectable Victorian circa 1860-1880 oversized Library Reading armchair in brown le...

Pair of 19thC Carved Walnut Side Chairs with leaf carved backs and tapering leg supports - 18"w x 18"d x 40"h (18" to the seat)

Mid 19th century carved walnut armchair circa 1860. Fine quality profusely carved solid walnut armchair from the high victorian period. Cartouche shaped back with carved acanthus l...

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely antique Victorian metamorphic library steps chair in hand Walnut that converts with a hand rail ...

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning Antique Victorian circa 1880 hand made in England sofa with hand carved Walnut Claw & Ball feet feather filled cushions A good loo...

A wonderful navy blue armchair of generous proportions. Featuring a high back, scrolling arms and an inviting wide and deep seat. Mahogany frame with turned front legs raised on o...

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely exquisite, lightly restored, hand dyed, Crocodile or Alligator patina leather 1860 ottoman t...

An exceptional Howard and Sons ‘Grantley’ sofa. This original Grantley H&S model sofa features down-filled outswept armrests that sit at the same height as the back, giving the sofa...

A deconstructed Howard and Sons style low armchair with a deep seat and shapely wide back and generous gently scrolling arms. The armchair has been fully restored and stripped back ...

A Victorian Antique Mahogany Balloon Back Window Seat With Floral Upholstery & Splayed Legs Has been reupholstered in a floral material..

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this pair of rare fully restored circa 1860-1880 Show framed Chesterfield tufted hand dyed brown leather lib...

This is. A pair of our Victorian Porters chairs that we craft to order on a bespoke basis. The style is very honest in its interpretation and feeling. These pieces bring a great deal...

A Victorian Antique Mahogany Balloon Back Window Seat With Floral Upholstery & Splayed Legs Has been reupholstered in a floral material..

We are delighted to offer for sale very rare, original Victorian circa 1860 Howard & Son’s Chesterfield sofa with the original ticking fabric and long, ...

American, early 20th century. Offered is a truly spectacular example of American Art Nouveau furniture. The epitome of quality is showc...

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning original circa 1880-1900 Maple &Co stamped Victorian Bulster arm Regency Green leather sofa ...

A set of four Victorian mahogany dining chairs with fine embroidery work floral seat cushions and back rests. The chairs exhibit a shaped cresting rail with carved ears over a Chipp...

We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning, Victorian circa 1880 fully restored Chesterfield Whisky brown leather Library suite. A very rare find, I never come across original sets of four pieces from this era and especially not the fully buttoned sets. We have restored the suite and it is in better than retail new condition throughout. The set is actually quite rare size wise, the armchairs are much wider than normal and happy accommodate the larger of us, the sofa is a real sweet heart size and looks amazing. This is the finest set of this type you will find anywhere, its true library set...

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...

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning suite of four original Middle Temple Law Library reading chairs with the Temples crest printed...

We are delighted to offer for sale this exquisite pair of Deconstructed Antique Victorian circa 1860 Wingback armchairs with ornately carved Georgian style Claw & Ball feet This pai...

A large deep and wide ecclesiastical oak chair from a Scottish church with open sides and wide welcoming arms. The backrest and arms are upholstered in a rich chestnut coloured supp...

Italian Renaissance style carved mahogany corner chair. High reliefs of angels and griffins. Top of frame has leaf carvings and center floral group. Spindle legs are heavily carved. ...

A pair of Victorian hall chairs in mahogany with shield backs complemented by decorative molded scroll work. Raised on turned front legs with Sabre legs to the reverse. Strong and ...

A commanding pair of mahogany Captains chairs or smokers bow armchairs with wide open arms. Each chair has a curved top rail leading to sweepi...

Stunning French upholstered club chair shown in dark mahogany. Custom finishes also available in cerused oak, mahogany, mocha walnut. COM: 10 yards, 54" wide plain fabric

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning hand carved circa 1860 Monks oak settle bench with internal storage from the north of Italy depicting Lions, Griffons, and a coat of arms with hunting scenes to the back and base A very good looking and well made hall bench, its a Monk Settle...

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale highly decorative and exquisitely made Antique Victorian circa 1870 Burgermeister chair based on a 17th Jacobean...

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning hand carved Victorian circa 1880 Piano stool in walnut with ornately carved sculpted seat A v...

We are delighted to offer for sale highly decorative and exquisitely made Antique Victorian circa 1870 Burgermeister chair based on a 17th design A very well made and decorative c...

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...

A demure 19th century Victorian nursing chair with a deep buttoned backrest and low scrolled armrests. The chair is raised on beautifully turn...

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely suite of ten handmade original Victorian spoon or medallion ba...