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What is a Howard sofa?
A Howard sofa is characterized by its slightly curved sprung back, low level arms and a deep seat designed for comfort. It has been described as a timeless British classic. Shop a collection of authentic Howard sofas from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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ANTIQUE VICTORIAN 1890 ORIGINAL TICKING FABRIC HOWARD & SON'S IVOR ARMCHAiR
By Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard and Sons, Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this once in a lifetime opportunity to own this very rare original Howard & Son's Ivor Berners street armcha...
Category

Antique 1890s English Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

STUNNING FLAMED HARDWOOD HOWARD & SON'S SERPENTINE FRONTED CHEST OF DRAWERs
By Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this extremely rare large Howard & Son’s 1880 fully stamped Flamed Mahogany Serpentine fronted chest of drawers with bachelors slip shelf Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it covers within the M25 only for the UK and local Europe only for international, if you would like an accurate quote please send me your postcode and I’ll provide you with the exact price. This is pretty much the finest quality chest of drawers I have ever laid my hands on, it is substantial in weight, the cuts of Mahogany have a deep rich grain and simply glow in the right light, it is the most exquisite quality. The very top of the drawers has a butlers slip serving shelf, this is used for laying out your cloths for the following day The inside top drawer is stamped in the middle Howard & Son’s Berners street next to the Hobbs London...
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Antique 1880s English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Hardwood

Original Howard and Sons Armchair, England, 19th Century
By Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in London, GB
An original Howard & Sons armchair, England, 19th Century. The chair retaines it’s original upholstery and H & S monogram ticking. Stamped to the back leg. Structurally sound. Re...
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood, Feathers

Original Howard and Sons Bridgewater Armchair, England, 19th Century
By Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in London, GB
An original Howard & Sons Bridgewater armchair, England, 19th Century. The chair retaines it’s original upholstery and H & S monogram ticking. Stamped to the back leg. Structurall...
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood, Feathers

PAIR OF HOWARD & SON'S BRIDGEWATER MODEL EASY ARMCHAiRS WITH FULL STAMPED LEGS
By Howard and Sons, Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard Chairs Ltd.
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this pair of Howard & Son's Bridgewater easy armchairs with fully stamped legs Please note the delivery fee...
Category

20th Century English Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery

Howard & Sons Club Armchair
By Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in Darlington, GB
A large, deep seated club armchair by Howard & Sons, with exceptional form and comfort. C.1890 Raised on turned walnut forelegs with the rear splayed back left leg bearing the compa...
Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

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