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Item Ships From: England
Antique Howard & Sons Aesthetic Movement Sofa Claw & Ball Feet Chinoiserie Fabic
By Howard and Sons, Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard Chairs Ltd.
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
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...
Category
1880s English High Victorian Antique England - Settees
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
Edwardian Mahogany Settee
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
J08 Elegant Edwardian sofa in mahogany, having shaped and inlaid top rail with satinwood inlaid carved uprights, open arms and newly recovered seat, standing on shaped, string inlaid...
Category
Early 20th Century English England - Settees
Materials
Mahogany
Fine Victorian Howard & Son's Claw & Ball Feet Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofa
By Howard and Sons, Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very fine, fully restored Howard & Son’s Berners Street London, large Baring sofa upholstered with new Fully Anilin...
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique England - Settees
Materials
Leather
Restored Hand Dyed Brown Leather Chesterfield Designer Sofa
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning fully restored whiskey brown leather contemporary designer sofa.
Where to begin! This sofa is absolute eye candy from every angle, it has the original leather hide, the leather is in fully restored condition throughout, the sofa was basically new when we got our hands on it but the leather was a plain tax, we have stripped it back, hand dyed it six times, antiqued it, then sealed and waxed it
It is a very good looking piece, a bit art modern, it has the look and feel of a Fritz...
Category
20th Century English Chesterfield England - Settees
Materials
Leather
Antique 19thC Chesterfield Sofa in Hand Dyed Parchment Leather
Located in London, GB
As a Lapada dealer and furniture maker, I always have a very good selection of pieces in stock with a wide range of price points.
This really is a beautiful 19thC Chesterfield sofa ...
Category
1870s British Chesterfield Antique England - Settees
Materials
Leather
Rare 19th Century Hand Carved Hardwood Hawk Claw & Ball Feet Library Study Sofa
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning Georgian Irish style Victorian sofa with hand carved Hawk claw & Ball feet and Hawk head detailing
I’ve never seen ano...
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique England - Settees
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
Victorian Georgian Irish Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofa Lion Hairy Paw Feet
By Georgian House 1
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning Georgian Irish style late Victorian Chesterfield brown leather sofa with hand-carved Lion hairy pa...
Category
19th Century British Georgian Antique England - Settees
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Contemporary Channeled Fleure Sofa in Teal Blue Velvet with Walnut Legs
By Stuart Scott
Located in Trowbridge, Wiltshire
The award winning Fleure Sofa is an eye-catching design which commands an audience. Exuding a contemporary vibe but with traditional style cues, as demonstrated by the exquisite flut...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern England - Settees
Materials
Brass
H W Batley. Anglo Japanese settee with fretwork below the backrest & to the arms
By Henry William Batley
Located in London, GB
H W Batley attributed. An Anglo-Japanese settee with Japanese fretwork below the backrest and the arms, the arms with pagoda shaped details. Blue velvet uph...
Category
1880s English Anglo-Japanese Antique England - Settees
Materials
Walnut
Swedish Gustavian Sofa Couch Loveseat White Carved, Late 19th Century 3-Seat
Located in Lewes, England
Swedish antique Gustavian sofa in classic white finish with delicately carved detailing decorative front fluted legs and a central carved motif along the back.
Fine example of the l...
Category
Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique England - Settees
Materials
Birch
Our Signature Wilmington Chesterfield Sofa in Hand Dyed Elephant Grey Leather
By David Robinson
Located in London, GB
Our Wilmington Chesterfield sofa is a very classic style of generous proportions that is certain to bring gravitas and elegance to your space.
The very generously rolled arm is very...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Chesterfield England - Settees
Materials
Leather
Antique Double Spoon Back Settee, English, 3 Seat, Sofa, Early Victorian, C.1840
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique double spoon back settee. An English, rosewood three seater ornate sofa, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1840.
Striking ...
Category
Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Antique England - Settees
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Rare Giulia Veronesi Perla Sofa, Green Fabric, ISA Bergamo, Italy, 1950s
By Giulia Veronesi, ISA Bergamo
Located in LEWES, GB
A rare 3 person Giulia Veronesi Perla sofa produced by ISA Bergamo, Italy 1950s. With markers mark. Original green fabric in fairly good condition with mino...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern England - Settees
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Hand Carved, Louis XV Style Sofa Made By La Maison London
By La Maison London
Located in London, Park Royal
Louis XV style, hand-carved, curved back, freestanding, sofa. Hand finished in antique white and lightly distressed. Upholstered in a Lelievre, damask, fabric with deep filled, feath...
Category
2010s British Louis XV England - Settees
Materials
Hardwood
Rare Mid 18th Century Chippendale Mahogany Settee
Located in London, GB
A rare mid-18th century Chippendale period mahogany two-seat settee having pierced acanthus carved arched top rail and central splat carved with 'C' scrolls and foliage above shaped ...
Category
18th Century and Earlier English Chippendale Antique England - Settees
Materials
Mahogany
Fully Sprung Thomas Chippendale Restored Aged Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofa
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare absolutely stunning, circa 1930s fully restored Chesterfield aged whiskey brown leather gentleman’s club sofa with Thomas Chippendal...
Category
Early 20th Century British Edwardian England - Settees
Materials
Leather, Oak
Swedish Biedermeier Sofa Empire Couch Honey Color, 3 Seat, 19th Century Ormolu A
By Biedermeier
Located in Lewes, England
Rare Swedish Biedermeier 2-3 seat sofa couch in classic light honey color French polish finish with wonderful curved arm detailing and ormolu style decorative ends and motifs in the ...
Category
Late 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Antique England - Settees
Materials
Birch
ViNTAGE HAND DYED BROWN LEATHER ART DECO THREE SEAT SOFA FEATHER FILLED SEAT
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage hand made in England Art Deco style reddish brown leather sofa with overstuffed feather ...
Category
20th Century English Art Deco England - Settees
Materials
Leather
Louis XV period Canapé à Oreilles Serpentine Shaped Sofa, Settee Upholstered
Located in Basingstoke, Hampshire
A Louis XV period Canapé à Oreilles serpentine-shaped sofa. Featuring carved detailing, decorated with floral motifs and acanthus, with original Verd...
Category
18th Century French Louis XV Antique England - Settees
Materials
Walnut
Contemporary Alae Wing Sofa in Navy Melton Wool with Black Walnut Legs
By Stuart Scott
Located in Trowbridge, Wiltshire
With its fluid lines and subtle angles, we have our Alae Wing Sofa.
Construction: Solid seasoned beech frame, with a sprung seat and webbed back with a feather and down wrapped CMHR...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern England - Settees
Materials
Wool, Walnut
Contemporary Channeled Fleure 3 seater Sofa in Denim Blue Velvet and Brass Legs.
By Stuart Scott
Located in Trowbridge, Wiltshire
The Fleure Signature Edition is our latest revival of the award winning Fleure 3 Seater Sofa, reimagined in this premium cotton velvet upholstery.
This signature piece oozes luxury,...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern England - Settees
Materials
Brass
Vintage George Smith Kilim Upholstered Three Seat Couch or Sofa Feather Cushions
By George Smith
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original George Smith three seat sofa with the period Kilim upholstery and feather filled cushions
A stunning sofa which is one of G...
Category
2010s English Modern England - Settees
Materials
Upholstery
Mid-Century Italian Sofa by ISA Bergamo, c.1950s
By ISA Bergamo
Located in London, GB
A grey mid-century modern design sofa by ISA Bergamo designed c.1950s. The sofa is upholstered in velvet and supported on top of brass legs.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern England - Settees
Materials
Brass
Country House Sofa
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
A fine late Regency design monumental sofa of country house proportions. The perfect combination of decadence, comfort and fine styling. Fully upholstere...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Regency England - Settees
Materials
Wood, Leather
Our Signature Milena Chesterfield Sofa in Hand Dyed Whiskey Tan Leather
By David Robinson
Located in London, GB
Our Milena Chesterfield sofa is a very classic style of generous proportions that is certain to bring gravitas and elegance to your space.
The very generously rolled arm is very str...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Chesterfield England - Settees
Materials
Leather
19thC French Oak Bank Waiting Bench
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1880
19thC French Oak Bank Waiting Bench, the matching Counter is also available separately
Ideal for a hotel reception or Lobby, restaurant etc
Pr...
Category
19th Century Antique England - Settees
Materials
Oak
Sofa Settee 3-Seater Crimson Cut Velvet Italian Toni Facella Sensi Della Penna
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
An opulent, cut-velvet, three seater sofa, by Italian architect & designer Toni Facella Sensi della Penna
This sofa epitomises elegance, opulence and c...
Category
1980s Italian Classical Roman Vintage England - Settees
Materials
Velvet
Fully Restored Hand Dyed Leather Sofa Howard & Sons Style Feather Filled
By Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this Gorgeous vintage brown leather hand-dyed Howards & Sons Style three seater sofa.
Very good looking and timeless model sofa. The back cushi...
Category
20th Century British Victorian England - Settees
Materials
Brass
FRENCH Belle Époque SETTEE in LOUIS XVI Style Rose Pink Velvet Upholstery 1880
Located in Sherborne, GB
Beautifully carved mahogany with foliate and rose decoration, this striking Belle Époque settee is crafted in the typical manner of the Louis XVI taste during the fourth quarter of the 19th century. This has been recently upholstered in rose pink velvet...
Category
Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique England - Settees
Materials
Velvet, Mahogany
George Smith Signature Large 7 Seater Corner Sofa with Velour Floral Upholstery
By George Smith
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this rare George Smith Signature full scroll arm corner sofa that seats up to seven people
Well.. where to begin, what a sofa! This piece is sim...
Category
20th Century English Art Deco England - Settees
Materials
Upholstery, Beech
Kaare Klint Model 4118 Box Sofa, Rud Rasmussen, Denmark, 1950s
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in LEWES, GB
Rare Kaare Klint Model 4118 two-seat box sofa with profiled cross legged mahogany frame. Made by Rud Rasmussen, Copenhagen, Denmark. Upholstered...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern England - Settees
Materials
Mahogany, Leather
19th Century Napoleon III Ebonized Salon Suite Reupholstered
Located in Staffordshire, GB
19th century Napoleon III ebonized salon suite, sourced from Paris and reupholstered in 'Limerence' velvet,
circa 1860.
Measures: Sofa
H 107 x W 136 x D 55cm
Seat height 45cm
Chai...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique England - Settees
Materials
Hardwood
19thC Howard & Sons Chesterfield Sofa in Hand Dyed Leathers - Wimbledon Green
Located in London, GB
As a LAPADA dealer and furniture maker, I always have a very good selection of pieces in stock with a wide range of price points.
Original Howard & Sons 19thC Chesterfield sofa that we have fully restored in our hand dyed British leathers, fully hand tacked with horse tail...
Category
Late 19th Century British Chesterfield Antique England - Settees
Materials
Leather
Swedish Biedermeier Antique Sofa Couch Empire 19th C 3-4 Seat Lion Feet
Located in Lewes, England
Antique Swedish Biedermeier Empire sofa in top grade quilted figured veneers in the sort after mid oak French polish finish.
The sofa is approx 200cm long.
It has swooping legs, a...
Category
Late 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Antique England - Settees
Materials
Birch
Philip Webb for Morris & Co. Aesthetic Movement Ebonised Settee with Bobbins
By William Morris (English), Philip Webb
Located in London, GB
Philip Webb for Morris, Marshall, Faulkner & Co. The firm became Morris & Co in 1875.
A rare Aesthetic Movement Ebonised Settee.
Professionally re-upholstered in period-style fabric....
Category
1860s English Aesthetic Movement Antique England - Settees
Materials
Beech
Stunning Antique Fully Restored Cigar Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofa Walnut
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this exceptionally rare original antique circa 1900 cigar brown leather Chesterfield club sofa in restored condition with feather filled cushions a...
Category
Early 1900s English Late Victorian Antique England - Settees
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Andrea Brustolon Carved Venetian Baroque Walnut Settee Sofa Bench Brown Leather
By Andrea Brustolon, Valentino Besarel
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare finely carved Venetian Baroque style figural walnut throne settee or bench, attributed to Valentino Panciera Besarel (Venice, 1829-1902) in the manner of Andrea Brustolon...
Category
1850s Italian Baroque Antique England - Settees
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Walter Cave, an Arts & Crafts Oak Settee with Voysey Style Uprights
By Charles Voysey, Walter Cave
Located in London, GB
Walter Cave, made by R Nash.
A rare Arts and Crafts exhibition style oak settee or settle with Voysey style uprights to the front with carved flower head...
Category
1890s English Arts and Crafts Antique England - Settees
Materials
Oak
Pair of Antique Carved Mahogany Settee's in the Chippendale Manner
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in London, GB
A pair of triple back settees In the mid-Georgian Chippendale manner
Constructed in a richly carved, well patinated mahogany; rising from cabriol...
Category
19th Century English Chippendale Antique England - Settees
Materials
Mahogany
Thirties Oak Drop Down Settee By Heal & Son
By Ambrose Heal
Located in Petworth, GB
Heal & Son twenties settee in oak with adjustable drop arm sides and shaped quarter sawn oak front apron.
Newly upholstered in Strawberry Ladbroke Linen by Liberty London
Height 85...
Category
1930s English Arts and Crafts Vintage England - Settees
Materials
Linen, Oak
Our Signature Bank of England Sofa in Hand Dyed BOE GreenLeather
By David Robinson
Located in London, GB
We are very privileged to have been selected to craft asset grade pieces for the Bank of England.
Our Bank of England sofa is a very elegant piece that is certain to bring gravitas ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Chesterfield England - Settees
Materials
Leather
Carved mahogany framed settee
Located in Cheshire, GB
Two seater mahogany settee, having three-part splat back to the upholstered seat enclosed by scrolling arms raised up on cabriole front legs.
Dimensions
Height 36.5 Inches height to ...
Category
Early 20th Century British England - Settees
Materials
Upholstery
Curved Egg Shape Sofa, in the Style of Ico Parisi, Italy, 1960s
By Ico Parisi
Located in LEWES, GB
A superb, unusual Italian egg shaped sofa, in the style of Ico Parisi. The sofa has been reupholstered in an ivory pure alpaca fabric and is of a curved, shallow organic form. Ships ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern England - Settees
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Restored Antique Gentleman's Tufted Chesterfield Brown Leather Sofas
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this sublime pair of Antique, fully restored, hand dyed Boudreaux brown leather Chesterfield sofas with overstuffed feather filled cushions and sol...
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian England - Settees
Materials
Leather
Restored Vintage Oxblood Bordeaux Leather Chesterfield Club Sofa on Turned Legs
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning very rare hand made in England fully restored Bordeaux leather Gentleman's club sofa
Where to begin! This sofa is absolute eye can...
Category
20th Century English Victorian England - Settees
Materials
Leather, Oak
Antique 19thC Chesterfield Sofa in Beautiful Patinated Leather
Located in London, GB
As a Lapada dealer and furniture maker, I always have a very good selection of pieces in stock with a wide range of price points.
A very rare find indeed. Well functioning and beau...
Category
1890s British Chesterfield Antique England - Settees
Materials
Leather
Swedish Painted Gustavian Sofa / Daybed
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1800
Swedish painted Gustavian sofa / daybed
Arcaded top over slatted & reeded frame with x shaped supports and tapered legs, sprung with hessian type upholstery.
An excepti...
Category
19th Century Antique England - Settees
Materials
Upholstery, Reed
Sought after Ingmar Relling Orbit Chairs / Sofa by A/S Vestlandske Møbelfabrikk
By Ingmar Relling, A/S Vestlandske Møbelfabrikk
Located in Markington, GB
Stunning original reclining Relling chair,
Designed by the Norwegian furniture designer Ingmar Relling and limited produced by the Norwegian company A/S Vestlandske Møbelfabrikk in ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern England - Settees
Materials
Leather, Wood
Late 19th Century Hand Carved Syrian Settee
Located in London, GB
We are proud to offer a late 19th century example of a hand carved Syrian settee. With ornate carved bead work, and other natual material sectioned motifs and hand carved text at it ...
Category
1890s Syrian Victorian Antique England - Settees
Materials
Walnut
Late 19th Century Louis XVI Style Giltwood Sofa
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality late 19th century carved giltwood Louis XVI style three-seat sofa, having scrolling motif and foliate decoration, tapestry upholstery and raised on elegant cabriole le...
Category
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique England - Settees
Materials
Giltwood
Unrestored Antique Victorian Howard & Son's Chesterfield Sofa Inc Ticking Fabric
By Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard and Sons
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer very rare, original Victorian circa 1860 Howard & Son’s Chesterfield sofa with the original ticking fabric
I actually have ...
Category
1860s English High Victorian Antique England - Settees
Materials
Hardwood
18th Century French Painted Settee
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
An 18th Century French Painted Settee with Original Tapestry Upholstery with Animal Themes.
This fine settee has a blue and cream paint scheme and the original tapestry upholstery. ...
Category
18th Century Antique England - Settees
Materials
Tapestry
Pair of Large Late 18th Century Italian Giltwood Settees
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Impressive large scale pair of late 18th Century Italian giltwood settees.
These settees are lovely examples of neoclassical Italian design. The head rail is serpentine in shape and ...
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique England - Settees
Materials
Upholstery, Giltwood
Arts And Crafts Wing Back Settee
By Liberty & Co.
Located in Petworth, GB
Beautiful Arts and Crafts wingback settee. Probably retailed through Liberty & Co London. Solid beech frame with typical Arts and Crafts oak tapering feet. Traditionally reupholstere...
Category
Early 1900s British Arts and Crafts Antique England - Settees
Materials
Beech
Angraves of Leicester Rattan Settee 1950’s
Located in Hastings, GB
Superb 1950’s rattan lounge settee by Angraves of Leicester, from their Invincible collection, with the Angraves identification plaque. The seat cushion...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern England - Settees
Materials
Rattan
Rare Thonet Settee with Cushions
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
K0208 Rare ebonised sofa by Thonet, having shaped top rail with kidney shaped back, generous seat and open scroll arms, standing on outsewpt legs, all w...
Category
Late 19th Century European Aesthetic Movement Antique England - Settees
Materials
Bentwood
Our Signature Howard Chesterfield Sofa in Hand Dyed Elephant Grey Leather
By David Robinson
Located in London, GB
Our Howard Chesterfield sofa is a key piece from our Signature Collection and they can be finished in any hand dyed leathers or fabrics.
All craft...
Category
2010s British Chesterfield England - Settees
Materials
Leather
Large Country House 3 Seater Sofa
Located in Batley, GB
A large country house 3 seater sofa raised on a beautifully carved mahogany base. The fabric is worn so the sofa does need upholstery.
Measures: 224cm wide
78cm deep
96cm high
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Category
Early 20th Century British Victorian England - Settees
Materials
Wood
