Antique Original Ticking Fabric Howard & Son's Chesterfield Armchairs
By Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard and Sons
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this once in a lifetime opportunity to own, very rare original near pair of Howard & Son's Berners street armchairs in the original distressed tick...
Upholstery, Hardwood
LARGE RESTORED 1880 ANTIQUE HOWARD & SON'S CHESTERFiELD BROWN LEATHER FOOTSTOOL
By Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely exquisite, large, Circa 1880's Hand carved Mahogany, fully restored Chesterfield brown Leath...
Leather, Hardwood
PAiR OF ANTIQUE HOWARD & SON'S BRIDGEWATER CHESTERFIELD GREEN LEATHER ARMCHAIRS
By Howard and Sons, Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunningly rare, original pair of fully restored Regency Green leather, Victorian Mahogany framed Howar...
Leather
Important 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 for sale very rare, original Victorian circa 1860 Howard & Son’s Chesterfield sofa with the original ticking fabric and long, elegant Walnut turned legs ...
Walnut
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 a second one of these listed u...
Hardwood
Huge Restored Antique Victorian Howard & Son's Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofa
By Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons
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 vintage brown leather that has Thomas Chipp...
Leather
Fine Important Restored Pair of Antique Howard & Sons Leather Chesterfield Sofas
By Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning exceptionally rare pair of original early Victorian Howard & Son’s Berners street cigar brown leather, fully restored Chesterfield bu...
Leather
Fine Victorian Howard & Son's Claw & Ball Feet Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofa
By Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard and Sons
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 Aniline cattle hide leather with ...
Leather
1970s Beige English Tufted Chesterfield Style Lounge Daybed Chaise on Castors
By Howard and Sons
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning and rare, chesterfield style, tufted chaise lounge you could hope to find. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. The beaut...
Upholstery, Wood
Howard and Sons Chesterfield Chaise Lounge C1860
By Howard and Sons
Located in Batley, GB
A mid 19th century Chesterfield chaise lounge by Howard & sons - London.
Walnut
19th Century Howard and Sons Chesterfield Sofa
By Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
An exceptional 19th century buttoned chesterfield by Howard & Sons, circa 1880. Fully reupholstered in the traditional manner with horsehair stuffing throughout and covered in Howard...
Fabric, Wood
Howard and Sons 19th Century Chesterfield Sofa
By Howard and Sons
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Rare English late 19th century Howard and Sons chesterfield sofa recovered in Howard and Sons ticking.
Brass
Howard & Sons Chesterfield Sofa
By Howard and Sons
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Totally refurbished Howard & Sons sofa, in the timeless Chesterfield style.
Brass
Howard and Sons Crescent Chesterfield Sofa c1860
By Howard and Sons
Located in Batley, GB
A huge 19th century 'Crescent' shaped country house chesterfield sofa by Howard & Sons - London c1860. Raised on 6 short walnut legs with 3 turned front legs and 3 splayed rear legs.
Walnut
Sold
H 34.45 in W 30.71 in D 37.8 in
Antique Howard & Son's Bridgewater Style Black Leather Chesterfield Armchair
By Howard and Sons, Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original Victorian Walnut framed Howard & Son’s Bridgewater model style armchair with Chesterfield tufting all over Please note th...
Leather, Walnut
Sold
H 32.29 in W 29.93 in D 37.01 in
FINE PAIR OF VICTORIAN CHESTERFIELD BROWN LEATHER HOWARD & SON'S STYLE ARMCHAiRS
By Howard and Sons, Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of Victorian fully restored Chesterfield brown leather hand dyed armchairs made in the Howa...
Leather
19th Century Howard & Sons Chesterfield Chaise Lounge
By Howard and Sons
Located in Batley, GB
A very good quality chaise lounge by Howard & Sons - London. Raised on walnut ring turned legs with the original gilt brass cup casters. Shown here in its original under lining ready...
Walnut
Sold
H 63 in W 220 in D 92 in
Antique English Chesterfield Sofa by Howard and Sons c1880 (INC UPHOLSTERY
By Howard and Sons
Located in Batley, GB
A Large country house English chesterfield sofa by Howard & sons - London. Raised on Howard's uniquely ring turned walnut legs to the front and out swept to the back, all on Howard &...
Walnut
Sold
H 25.2 in W 89.38 in D 38.59 in
Antique English Chesterfield Sofa by Howard and Sons c1880 (INC UPHOLSTERY)
By Howard and Sons
Located in Batley, GB
A Large country house English chesterfield sofa by Howard & sons - London. Raised on Howard's uniquely ring turned walnut legs to the front and out swept to the back, all on Howard &...
Walnut
Sold
H 27.17 in W 78.75 in D 37.01 in
Antique English Chesterfield Sofa by Howard and Sons c1880 (INC UPHOLSTERY)
By Howard and Sons
Located in Batley, GB
A Large country house English chesterfield sofa by Howard & sons - London. Raised on Howard's uniquely ring turned walnut legs to the front and out swept to the back.
Walnut
Sold
H 27.17 in W 78.55 in D 37.21 in
Victorian Serpentine Whisky Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofa After Howard & Son's
By Howard Chairs Ltd., Chesterfield, Howard and Sons, Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning fully restored Victorian hand dyed cigar brown leather serpentine fronted Chesterfield Tufted club sofa after Howard & Son's of Berne...
Leather, Walnut
Sold
H 32.88 in W 31.11 in D 37.8 in
SUPER RARE HOWARD & SON'S FULLY RESTORED CHESTERFiELD BROWN LEATHER ARMCHAIR
By Howard and Sons
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
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 whi...
Leather, Hardwood
Sold
H 27.17 in W 98.43 in D 44.89 in
Restored Howard & Sons Chesterfield Victorian Brown Leather Crescent Framed Sofa
By Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning exceptionally rare original fully restored Victorian walnut framed Howard & Son’s Berners Street sofa with leather upholstery Thi...
Leather
Sold
H 25.99 in W 71.26 in D 39.18 in
Howard & Son's Restored Brown Leather Chesterfield Chesterbed Walnut Framed
By Howard and Sons
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare totally original Victorian Howard & Son’s Chesterfield Chesterbed chaise lounge An amazing find, the chaise has been fully restor...
Leather, Walnut
Sold
H 33.67 in W 77.17 in D 42.52 in
Huge Restored Antique Victorian Howard & Son's Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofa
By Howard and Sons, Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard Chairs 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 vintage brown leather that has Thomas Chipp...
Leather
Sold
H 35.44 in W 68.9 in D 28.35 in
Restored Antique Howard & Son's Berners Street Chesterfield Chaise Lounge Sofa
By Howard and Sons, Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard Chairs Ltd.
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this stunning exceptionally rare and restored Howard & Son's circa 1880 Chaise Lounge with hand carved walnut frame This is the first chaise in this mod...
Upholstery, Walnut
Sold
H 34.06 in W 76.58 in D 41.34 in
Fine Victorian Howard & Son's Claw & Ball Feet Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofa
By Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard and Sons
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 Aniline cattle hide leather with ...
Leather
Sold
H 30.52 in W 28.15 in D 28.75 in
Fine Restored Howard & Sons Chesterfield Brown Leather Claw & Ball Feet Armchair
By Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard and Sons
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this exceedingly rare original Howard & Sons, fully stamped, Victorian fully restored hand dyed brown leather club armchair with ornately carved Cl...
Leather
Howard And Sons Leather Chesterfield Antique Sofa
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
An antique black leather Chesterfield by Howard and Sons This sofa has a deep-buttoned roll over back with scrolling arms set upon turned spinning top front feet.
Mahogany, Leather
Sold
H 28.35 in W 31.89 in D 27.96 in
Fully Restored Howard and Sons Chesterfield Brown Leather Stamped Club Armchair
By Chesterfield, Howard and Sons
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare original Howard and Sons stamped with original castors Victorian fully restored hand dyed brown leather club armchair Never again...
Leather
Sold
H 27.17 in W 78.55 in D 37.21 in
Pair of Restored Antique 1880 Serpentine Howard & Son's Style Chesterfield Sofas
By Howard and Sons, Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of fully restored Victorian hand dyed cigar brown leather serpentine fronted Chesterfield Tufted club sofas after Howard & Son's...
Leather, Walnut
Sold
H 26.38 in W 66.15 in D 37.41 in
Late 19th Century English Howard and Sons Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofa, 1880
By Howard and Sons
Located in Lowestoft, GB
An exceptional Howard and Sons two-seat buttoned Chesterfield sofa in its original upholstered supple leather with an array of tones and patina from years of use.
Leather
Sold
H 33.47 in W 99.41 in D 39.38 in
Large Vintage Howard & Son's Oxblood Leather Fully Stamped Chesterfield Sofa
By Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning, lightly restored vintage Oxblood leather Chesterfield Tufted club sofa by Howard & Son's which is fully stamped.
Leather
Sold
H 33.47 in W 72.84 in D 49.22 in
Restored Victorian Howard & Son's Chesterfield Brown Leather Corner Sofa Chaise
By Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare highly collectable Victorian circa 1870-1880 Howard & Son’s Berners Street, Walnut framed corner sofa chaise lounge with Chesterfiel...
Leather
Sold
H 33.47 in W 29.53 in D 38.39 in
Pair of Antique Howard & Son's Bridgewater Brown Leather Chesterfield Armchairs
By Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning fully restored original pair of Victorian walnut framed Howard & Son’s Bridgewater model, Berners street armchairs, each chair is ful...
Leather
Sold
H 29.93 in W 73.63 in D 32.68 in
Rare Victorian Howard and Sons Fully Restored Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofa
By Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning exceptionally rare original early Victorian Howard & Son’s Berners street tobacco brown leather fully restored Chesterfield buttoned ...
Leather, Walnut
Sold
H 25.99 in W 74.81 in D 39.38 in
Fine Pair of Vintage Regency Green Leather Serpentine Fronted Chesterfield Sofas
By Howard and Sons, Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of lightly restored vintage Regency Green leather, serpentine fronted Chesterfield Tufted club sofas after Howard & Son's of Ber...
Leather
Howard and Sons Chesterfield Sofa, 19th Century, circa 1850
By Howard and Sons
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Howard and Sons Chesterfield sofa, 19th century, circa 1850 Magnificent large and imposing 19th century Howard and Sons Country House Chesterfield button backed three-seat sofa En...
Mahogany
Sold
H 27 in W 96 in D 42 in
Huge Victorian Antique Chesterfield Sofa Made by Howard and Sons of London
By Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Absolutely massive Howard and Sons Chesterfield sofa with three turned Howard legs on the front and unusually with three frame legs on the back.
Howard & Sons Chesterfield Sofa, 19th Century, circa 1850
By Howard and Sons
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Howard & Sons chesterfield sofa, 19th century, circa 1850 Magnificent large and imposing 19th century Howard & Sons Country House Chesterfield button backed three-seat sofa Englan...
Mahogany
$75,834
H 2.1 in W 1.5 in D 1 in
Miniature illuminated manuscript on vellum with 12 full-page miniatures
By Francois-Jacques Boeri
Located in ZWIJNDRECHT, NL
A tiny and complete Parisian Book of Hours with a plethora of intricate illuminations. 91 x 65mm (3.6 x 2.6in). 190 leaves on vellum, additional 4 paper leaves after (plus 3 paper e...
Leather
$1,355 / item
H 13.39 in W 10.63 in D 10.63 in
Set Antique Vintage Acorn Opaline White Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp
Located in Sale, GB
- A fabulous run of church opaline acorn pendant lights with steel galleries, circa 1950. - Wear commensurate with age, all in excellent condition, the steel galleries are aged worn...
Glass
Rosso Glass Wall Mirror
By Specchi Veneziani
Located in Milan, IT
Crafted in the finest Murano tradition, this exquisite Venetian mirror is a true work of art. Assembled with crystal and gold elements, and adorned with red glass flowers, each piece...
Glass
LU Louis SM Sconce
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The handsome LU Louis SM Sconce is a smaller version of our LU Louis Sconce, an all brass wall sconce in lightly patinated brass with patterned perforations by Lumfardo Luminaires. M...
Brass
$26,250 / set
H 6.7 in W 37.41 in D 37.41 in
Mah Jong sofa in ‘Kenzo Takada’ fabric by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois France
By Roche Bobois
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Very nice Mah Jong modular sofa with the original and colorfull ‘Kenzo Takada’ fabric! Designed by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois France. In the 1970s Hans Hopfer created the Mah Jong...
Fabric
Louis XVI Style Sofa
By La Maison London
Located in London, Park Royal
Louis XVI style canape made by La Maison London. Hand carved in solid wood, painted in an ecru white with gold highlights. Upholstered in a fabric of your choice Please note: 11m of...
Giltwood
Pair of French Wrought Iron Martini Tables
Located in London, GB
Wrought iron martini tables, hand made in England inspired by an original 1940s French design. Finished with a natural bronze patina as standard. Can also be supplied in black or gi...
Iron
$3,990 / item
H 34 in W 31 in D 40 in
Custom Made to Order Belgian Linen Slip Cover Club Chair with Down Cushion
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This White Linen Slip-Covered Lounge Chair fits as the perfect accent to any room. It's the perfect chair to have adjacent to a sofa, and can make every pillow look delightful in the...
Cotton, Linen, Wood, Down
Mid 18th Century Antique Brown Floral English Axminster Rug, 1760
Located in New York, NY
Antique Brown Floral English Axminster Rug Made in Axminster, Devon, Great Britain, circa 1760 (George III) Provenance: Baron Guy de Rothschild 29' 10" x 17' 11" (909.32 x 546.10 cm)
Wool
American Designer, Sectional Sofa, Rattan, Velvet, USA, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A rattan and yellow velvet sectional sofa designed and produced in the US, c. 1970s. Dimensions: 25.25” H x 98” W x 98” D Seat Height: 17”
Velvet, Rattan
Paul Revere Coffee Pot
By Paul Revere
Located in New Orleans, LA
Sterling Silver Coffee Pot Paul Revere Circa 1775 This phenomenal and incredibly rare silver coffee pot by the legendary patriot Paul Revere is one of only six armorial coffee pots ...
Sterling Silver
"Bold" Pink Marble Bold Side Table
By Kiwano Concept
Located in Eindhoven, NB
The BOLD pink marble Side Table is built from solid stone with clean lines and a simple structure. Its surface highlights the natural tones and patterns of pink marble. This minimal...
Marble
$5,420 / item
H 42.01 in W 25.99 in D 1.19 in
Mid century style Ceiling Suspended Mirror with Bronze Patina Frame, Vintage N.4
By Alguacil & Perkoff Ltd.
Located in London, London
Mid-century style Vintage N.4 ceiling suspended mirror with a high quality pure brass full frame with a bronze patina finish. This piece is part of our original and fully customisabl...
Brass, Bronze
$28,400 / set
H 7.49 in W 37.41 in D 37.41 in
Le Mah Jong Modular Sofa Hans Hopfer Roche Bobois Missoni Silk Velvet, Corduroy
By Roche Bobois, Hans Hopfer, Missoni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mah Jong modular sofa set by Hans Hopfer, designed in 1971 for Roche Bobois and in a current customized mix of textiles from Sonia Rykiel and the house of Missoni. Features multiple ...
Silk, Velvet
$99,168
H 101.19 in W 137.8 in D 19.3 in
19th Century Walnut Pair of Bookcases Boiserie de Bibliothèque
Located in Vosselaar, BE
A rare pair of heliocodal French Directoire library bookcases in solid walnut. This type of bookcases is also known as 'boiseries de Bibliothèque' as they often, together with pannel...
Walnut
$35,000
H 101 in W 60.5 in D 78.5 in
English Mahogany Four-Poster Gadrooned Tester Bed with Marlboro Feet, Circa 1760
Located in Charleston, SC
English mahogany four-poster bed with gadrooned serpentine tester, carved reeded and floral post and terminating on Marlboro feet with original brass casters. Bed is queen-size. Cust...
Mahogany
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
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Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
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