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Rare Original Victorian Howard & Sons Bridgewater Armchair Period Upholstery
Royal House Antiques
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Rare Original Victorian Howard & Sons Bridgewater Armchair Period Upholstery

19th century
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Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this super rare, totally original, Howard & Son's Berners street fully stamped Bridgewater model armchair with the super rare, English Country House period upholstery

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.

I have various other Howard and Son's armchairs and sofas listed under my other items.

This is a rare chair, it is the original and most collectable model, the Bridgewater, the inside back left leg is stamped 12824 9509 which is the order number and Howard & Son's LTD Berners St, the castors are all stamped Howard & Son's London, however the front ones have been varnished so many times you can't really read it. The frame looks to be Elm or Burr Oak, its hard to see

Upholstery wise, as mentioned this is period fabric upholstered which is super English country house upholstery, it has been professionally washed however it will have patina marks as you would expect

Howard & Son’s are simply put the finest chair makers in history, the late Queen even had by repute the largest private collection in the world, they were known as makers of the most comfortable seating in the world

Dimensions:

Height:- 86.2cm

Width:- 74.5cm

Depth:- 88cm

Seat height:- 35.5cm

Please note all measurements are taken at the widest point, if you would like any additional or specific measurements please ask.

Any questions please feel free to ask.

Physical Dimensions
Height
86.2cm (33.94")
Width
74.5cm (29.33")
Depth
88cm (34.65")
Declaration

Royal House Antiques has dated this Howard Sons Bridgewater Armchair to the Victorian era.

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SA1025602
Description
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this super rare, totally original, Howard & Son's Berners street fully stamped Bridgewater model armchair with the super rare, English Country House period upholstery
fig 1. A Victorian button-back Bridgewater armchair upholstered in light blue fabric with turned mahogany front legs on brass castors.
fig 1. Rare Original Victorian Howard & Sons Bridgewater Armchair Period Upholstery

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.

fig 2. A Victorian button-back Bridgewater armchair upholstered in light blue fabric with turned mahogany front legs on brass castors.
fig 2. Rare Original Victorian Howard & Sons Bridgewater Armchair Period Upholstery

I have various other Howard and Son's armchairs and sofas listed under my other items.

This is a rare chair, it is the original and most collectable model, the Bridgewater, the inside back left leg is stamped 12824 9509 which is the order number and Howard & Son's LTD Berners St, the castors are all stamped Howard & Son's London, however the front ones have been varnished so many times you can't really read it. The frame looks to be Elm or Burr Oak, its hard to see

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Upholstery wise, as mentioned this is period fabric upholstered which is super English country house upholstery, it has been professionally washed however it will have patina marks as you would expect.
Royal House Antiques
fig 3. A Victorian button-back Bridgewater armchair upholstered in light blue fabric with turned mahogany front legs on brass castors.
fig 3. Rare Original Victorian Howard & Sons Bridgewater Armchair Period Upholstery

Howard & Son’s are simply put the finest chair makers in history, the late Queen even had by repute the largest private collection in the world, they were known as makers of the most comfortable seating in the world

fig 4. A Victorian button-back Bridgewater armchair upholstered in light blue fabric with turned mahogany front legs on brass castors.
fig 4. Rare Original Victorian Howard & Sons Bridgewater Armchair Period Upholstery

Dimensions:

Height:- 86.2cm

Width:- 74.5cm

Depth:- 88cm

Seat height:- 35.5cm

Please note all measurements are taken at the widest point, if you would like any additional or specific measurements please ask.

Any questions please feel free to ask.

Height
86.2cm (33.94")
Width
74.5cm (29.33")
Depth
88cm (34.65")
Date of Manufacture

Royal House Antiques has dated this Howard Sons Bridgewater Armchair to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2021

Royal house antiques is a privately-owned family ran company founded in wimbledon in 2012 by husband and wife james and iris thorpe

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A Victorian button-back Bridgewater armchair upholstered in light blue fabric with turned mahogany front legs on brass castors.
RARE ORIGINAL VICTORIAN HOWARD & SONS BRIDGEWATER ARMCHAIR PERIOD UPHOLSTERY
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A Bridgewater armchair is a classical upholstered chair design originating in the 19th century, known for its low, set-back arms, deep seat, and angled backrest.

Victorian armchairs typically feature solid hardwood frames such as oak or mahogany, coil springs, natural hair or fibre padding, woven webbing, and brass castors.

Authentic Howard & Sons pieces are frequently stamped on the rear leg with the maker name, possess numbered brass castors stamped with the maker initials, or feature branded monogram ticking fabric on the underside.

A Victorian armchair acts as a functional focal point when paired with modern minimalism, placed alongside clean-lined side tables, or contrasted against contemporary architectural backdrops.

Upholstery should be gently vacuumed using a soft brush attachment and kept out of direct sunlight, while turned wooden legs require periodic application of natural beeswax.
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