High Victorian Seating

An unusually long Victorian mahogany hall bench by London decorators and furnishers, Austin & Craig of London. This characterful dark stained bench has a welcoming plank seat with a...

A substantial and sumptuous Victorian style vintage chesterfield swivel desk chair upholstered in richly patinated burgundy-red leather. The generously proportioned chair features a...

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...

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 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...

A Handmade Pair of Brighton Pavilion Chairs With Caned Seats & Painted Faux Burnt Bamboo Finished Frame. Each seat rears features Chinoiserie figures painted gilt panels. Painte...

A handsome vintage swivel desk chair upholstered in richly toned racing green leather, with a rounded tub-form back, integrated arms and a generous loose seat cushion. The chair ret...

Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning Howard & Son’s Victorian Club armchair with slightly distressed floral upholstery A very good looking well made an...

A charming matching pair of Victorian period Clam Shell stylized wicker mother and child rocking chairs by The Heywood Brothers Company,Gardner Massachusetts.C. 1890s.This adorable...

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

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 ...

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

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

A generously proportioned over stuffed button back armchair in calico. Complemented with mahogany turned front legs and splayed back legs, all raised on original brass castors. The...

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...

A superb Victorian button back open armchair made by renowned 19th century London furniture maker, Cornelius V. Smith. The chair has a comfortable deep seat and a high deep button b...

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 ...

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...

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 ...

A rare Victorian William Birch deep seated armchair of generous proportions. The chair has a comfortable deep seat and a high deep button gently curved back with beautifully curved ...

We are delighted to offer very rare, original Victorian circa 1860 Howard & Son’s Chesterfield sofa with the original ticking fabric I actually h...

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...

Such a beautiful and striking piece. Our Shelburne Daybed (also available as an armchair) certainly holds court and can be crafted in any combination of fabrics and leathers and var...

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning, exceptionally rare, Victorian Circa 1860-1880 hand carved Library Sofa depicting L...

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...

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, ...

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

c1900 Antique Victorian Ball/ Claw Swivel High Back Piano Stool. Beautifully detailed.

Wimbledon-Furniture Wimbledon-Furniture is delighted to offer for sale this stunning exceptionally rare original Victorian Howard & Son’s Berners street fully restored wingback...

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely rare original fully restored Victorian 1890 Cornelius V Smith Stamped aged whiskey brown leather Chest...

A quality antique Victorian mahogany carved elbow chair with an elegant shaped and beautifully carved top rail and a finely carved centre splat. This admirable piece has wonderful sh...

Elegant Classical Victorian Carved Wood Revolving Piano Stool With Brown Leather Seat Finished With Brass Studs Circa 1850's Height to seat: 48cm - 57cm

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...

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...

Such a beautiful and striking piece. Our hooded Victorian Porters chair certainly holds court and can be crafted in any combination of fabrics and leathers. Please get in touch to ...

Antique Victorian Button Tufted Green Upholstered Armchair In The Style of Howard & Sons With Sapele Mahogany Legs & Porcelain Castors. Height: 91cm I Width: 73cm I Depth: 8...

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...

Antique Victorian carved mahogany hall chair having a lovely carved shaped top, solid mahogany barley twist supports standing on shaped carv...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Large 19th Century Reception Salon Chaise in Green Velvet This is a Large and very comfortable piece, it is upholstered in soft green velvet and has 2 matching elbow cushions, leadi...

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely original Victorian hand carved Claw & Ball Cabriolet legged stool based on a George III design A very decorative and well made piece, the top has a period Victorian embroidery...

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely rare original restored Victorian 1890 Cornelius V Smith green leather Chesterfield sofa What can I ...

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely Antique Victorian hand carved Library reading armchair with Lion’s Hairy paw feet A very comfortable and well made piece, this chair...

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this rare and important original hand carved Circa 1860-1880 Victorian oversized throne armchair depicting S...

Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely English Victorian Circa 1880 Embroidered Upholstery triple sized Ottoman Trunk sitting on period Porcelain castors A...

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 stunning and important suite of six original Victorian Walnut captains chairs each one carved with EC in the back rest for Eton College A substantial find, I have never seen one of these let alone a suite of six, perfect for a gentleman’s club or the perfect height for luxury dining chairs In terms of the condition they are circa 1860, hand carved from solid slabs of walnut, they have traces of the original varnish which has worn away over the decades to reveal the glorious timber patina. They have various small repairs here and there as you would expect Dimensions Height 78cm, seat height 41cm Width 58cm Depth 61cm Please note all measurements are taken at the widest point Eton college has been attended by some important people over the years to include Hugh Laurie, Prince William, Duke of Cambridge. ... Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex...

Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely exquisite antique Circa 1840-1860 English oak office chair in the manor of Gillows of Lancaster & London, with a Scottish Tartan Chesterfield tufted back rest A very good looking well made and decorative office chair, it has the original white porcelain castors, a thick hand carved Mahogany frame, the seat is wonderfully sculpted in the William IV style, as mentioned the back rest has Scottish tartan This chair is very substantial, its around 20% larger than other period chairs, the cuts of timber, dimensions, everything is just large Condition wise we have deep cleaned, hand condition waxed and hand polished it from top to bottom, there may be some age and use related patina marks based on normal use and transport Dimensions Height: 93cm Width: 64cm Depth: 74cm Seat height: 40cm All measurements are taken at the widest points. Should you require any additional or more specific measurements, please do not hesitate to ask. If you have any questions, we kindly ask that you contact us before purchasing. About Us Royal House Antiques is a privately owned family business, originally established in Wimbledon, SW19, and now based in Pulborough, West Sussex (RH20). We specialise in sourcing and restoring the finest luxury antique leather seating, alongside a carefully curated collection of antiques and decorative pieces dating from the 16th through to the 20th century. In addition to antiques, we regularly stock pieces from renowned designers and luxury brands, including Fritz Hansen, Ralph Lauren, Roberto Cavalli, Charles & Ray Eames, Vitra, David Linley, Rolex, Tiffany & Co, Jaeger-LeCoultre, and many others. Condition Please study the detailed photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the item's description and condition report. We encourage all prospective buyers to ask any questions before purchasing, as all items are sold as seen and as described. Royal House Antiques cannot accept responsibility for assumptions or interpretations made independently by buyers. If there is any aspect of the listing that requires clarification, we are always happy to assist. As with all genuine antiques, vintage, and period pieces, signs of age and use should be expected. Antique leather furniture...

We are delighted to offer this lovely suite of Victorian circa 1860 English Chapel side / dining chairs in Oak A very nicely made suite of original chapel chairs, they are circa 1...

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...

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. ...

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...

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...

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...

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning, totally original, stamped, Howard & Son's Berners St London two seat sofa with...

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of antique Italian / Carolean throne armchairs with ornately carved bases and floral uphols...