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Howard and Sons Chesterfield Sofa - Berners St.
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for sale €12,864     $13,964
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    Here at kontrast.antiques, we mainly concentrate on antique english country house sofas & armchairs. Especially howard & sons seating.
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Howard and Sons Chesterfield Sofa - Berners St.

19th century
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Howard and Sons Chesterfield - Berners st.

Turned Front Legs with ring turned cup castors - stamped.

Splayed Back Legs with Stamped Castors

Howard and Sons label to one stretcher.

Howard and Sons Berners Street Stamp to the rear leg.

Width 198cm x Depth 94cm x Height 66cm, with a seat height of 35cm, depth of 64cm, and height of 142cm.

This one is for upholstery and the costs for a recover are included in the price, exc fabric.

Physical Dimensions
Height
66cm (25.98")
Width
198cm (77.95")
Depth
94cm (37.01")
Declaration

Kontrast Antiques has dated this Howard and Sons Sofa to the 19th Century.

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SA1063212
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Description
Howard and Sons Chesterfield - Berners st.

Turned Front Legs with ring turned cup castors - stamped.

Splayed Back Legs with Stamped Castors

Howard and Sons label to one stretcher.

Howard and Sons Berners Street Stamp to the rear leg.

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Width 198cm x Depth 94cm x Height 66cm, with a seat height of 35cm, depth of 64cm, and height of 142cm.
Kontrast Antiques

This one is for upholstery and the costs for a recover are included in the price, exc fabric.

Height
66cm (25.98")
Width
198cm (77.95")
Depth
94cm (37.01")
Date of Manufacture

Kontrast Antiques has dated this Howard and Sons Sofa to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1063212
Kontrast Antiques
Kontrast Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2023

Here at kontrast.antiques, we mainly concentrate on antique english country house sofas & armchairs. Especially howard & sons seating.

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An off-white upholstered Victorian sofa with a curved back, rolled arms, and turned wooden legs fitted with brass castors.
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Archive I An off-white upholstered Victorian sofa with a curved back, rolled arms, and turned wooden legs fitted with brass castors.

Howard and Sons Chesterfield Sofa - Berners St.

Archive II An off-white upholstered Victorian sofa with a curved back, rolled arms, and turned wooden legs fitted with brass castors. View II
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Telephone 07376 595720
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Carlinghow Mills
Bradford Road
Batley
West Yorkshire
WF17 8LL
United Kingdom

By appointment only.
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/kontrastantiques
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Items For Sale 149
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An off-white upholstered Victorian sofa with a curved back, rolled arms, and turned wooden legs fitted with brass castors.
Howard and Sons Chesterfield Sofa - Berners st.
Ref: SA1063212
An off-white upholstered Victorian sofa with a curved back, rolled arms, and turned wooden legs fitted with brass castors.
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Howard and Sons was established in London during the 19th century and became one of the premier cabinet makers and upholsterers of the Victorian era. The company gained international renown for producing exceptionally comfortable seating designed for grand country houses and private residences.

Traditional Victorian upholstered sofas relied on solid hardwood internal frames, typically oak, beech, or mahogany, fitted with hand-lashed coil springs and hair filling. Upholstery was completed using heavy cotton ticking, decorative outer fabrics, and turned timber legs fitted with stamped brass castors.

Authentic pieces frequently bear maker marks stamped onto the rear wooden legs or brass castors, typically reading Howard & Sons Ltd, Berners St. In addition, original inner upholstery ticking often features the repeating Howard and Sons name pattern, alongside characteristic construction details like deep feather-and-down cushions.

A classic curved or scroll-arm sofa serves as an anchor piece in a contemporary room when paired with clean-lined architectural lighting and understated neutral textiles. Mixing period seating with modern artwork creates a balanced, curated interior that prevents the space from appearing overly formal.

Regular gentle vacuuming with a soft brush attachment prevents dust from settling into fabric fibres. Wooden legs should be polished periodically with natural beeswax, while brass castors ought to be kept clear of debris to ensure smooth movement without damaging underlying flooring.
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