Howard Chairs Ltd, an iteration of the legendary English furniture firm Howard & Sons Ltd, created luxurious seating to fit just about any taste.
Established by cabinetmaker John Howard on Leman street in London in 1820, the company was later named Howard & Sons Ltd when John’s son, George, was brought into the fold — the moniker by which the company is best known. Between 1820 and 1848, the company moved their operations numerous times, broadening their range of offerings as they went and growing increasingly popular with Victorian-era consumers.
Ever-adaptable, Howard & Sons Ltd won a patent in 1865 for a method of applying a veneer to walls in place of wallpaper. Later, the firm applied their veneering technique to wooden floors and introduced parquet flooring into their branding. They added more patents over the years, including ceilings and floors finished in their veneering. Howard & Sons Ltd exhibited and won awards in the 1878 International Expo in Paris, the 1894 Expo in Antwerp and the 1900 Paris International Exposition.
Howard & Sons Ltd continued production until 1947. During the 1950s, a London decorating firm called Lenygon & Morant began to trade under the Howard name. The company re-emerged in 1967 as Howard Chairs Ltd. Today, the brand is again known again as Howard & Sons and carries on the tradition of creating bespoke furniture from their London-based workshop.
On 1stDibs, explore vintage Howard Chairs Ltd settees, armchairs and case pieces.
Large English Howard & Sons Style Club Armchair
By Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in Kent, Dover
A large English Howard and Sons style club armchair of large proportions, with splayed back legs and turned front legs on brass casters. The Fermoie fabric is in used but very good c...
Brass
Howard & Sons Grafton Armchair
Located in New York, NY
Howard & Sons original chair Handpicked by buyers at Ann-Morris Inc.
Upholstery
Large Howard & Sons Club Armchair
Located in Shipston-On-Stour, GB
A large and deep seated Howard & Sons club armchair, with strong frame and raised on square tapering legs and original brass castors, stamped Howard & Sons to all four castors and re...
Upholstery, Wood
Howard and sons antique English library chair
By Howard and Sons
Located in Stroud, GB
Rare “Dutton” model armchair by Howard and sons covered in H&S monogrammed organic cotton ticking standing on mahogany legs and original castors. Duck feather and down seat cushion. ...
Hardwood
Howard and sons armchair
Located in Stroud, GB
Howard “Clayton” model deep armchair covered in H&S cotton ticking. standing on tapering mahogany legs and stamped brass castors. Loose back and seat feather and down cushions. Di...
Beech
Armchairs, upholstered pair ' Howard Design' made by Garners
Located in Uppingham, GB
Pair of 'Howard Design' Armchairs made by Garners. Large Low sumptuous seats, with scrolled arms, resting on Turned or Square feet with brass castors. Solid Wood frames, fully sprung...
Beech, Tulipwood, Upholstery
Cisco Brothers Fine Upholstered Club Chair
By Cisco Brothers
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A comfortable club chair with sloping square back, rolled arms and raised on dark stained turned front legs and square back legs. Upholstered in a great large paisley print fabric in...
Fabric, Wood
$11,075Sale Price|20% Off
H 37.01 in W 25.99 in D 31.5 in
RARE ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN HOWARD & SON'S ARMCHAIR WITH THE ORIGINAL TICKING FABRIC
By Howard and Sons, Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard Chairs Ltd.
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely original circa 1880-1900 Howard & Son’s armchair with period H&S Ticking upholstery Please no...
Cotton, Hardwood
Vintage Mid-Century Modern KROEHLER Style Club Chair
Located in Wilmington, DE
Mid-Century Danish Modern Lounge/Club Chair Offered is a vintage mid-century modern club chair. This chair dates back to the 1960s. The clean and sleek modern lines perfectly captur...
Upholstery
Classic And Luxurious Lawson Style Club Chair
Located in Bronx, NY
Classic and luxurious Lawson style club chair in a rich Neo-Indian inspired fabric arm height is 26"
