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Pair of Howard Style Sofas - Late 19th/early 20th Century
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Pair of Howard Style Sofas - Late 19th/early 20th Century

1900 - 1920
Sold 4 February 2025 · Kontrast Antiques
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Pair of Howard Style Sofas

Late 19th / Early 20th century.

Tapered Front legs on both with matching brass castors and square cup collars. One sofa has slightly longer back legs.

Blue: Width 175cm x Depth 100cm x Height 85cm

Seat width 149cm x depth 80cm x height 46cm

Pink: Width 178cm x Depth 93cm x Height 92cm

Seat width 154cm x depth 76cm x height 45cm

These sofas are for reupholstery, which we offer as a service, the cushions are feather.

Last photograph is to give an idea of the upholstery underneath as these all look to be made by the same maker (however this one is already sold).

Physical Dimensions
Height
92cm (36.22")
Width
178cm (70.08")
Depth
93cm (36.61")
Declaration

Kontrast Antiques has dated this Pair of Howard Style Sofas to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1081604
Dealers Internal Reference
Pair of Edwardian Sofas
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Description
Pair of Howard Style Sofas

Late 19th / Early 20th century.

Tapered Front legs on both with matching brass castors and square cup collars. One sofa has slightly longer back legs.

Blue: Width 175cm x Depth 100cm x Height 85cm

fig 1. A pair of antique Howard style sofas, one upholstered in blue patterned fabric and the other in pink, featuring low arms and turned wooden legs with castors.
fig 1. Pair of Howard Style Sofas - Late 19th/early 20th Century

Seat width 149cm x depth 80cm x height 46cm

Pink: Width 178cm x Depth 93cm x Height 92cm

Seat width 154cm x depth 76cm x height 45cm

These sofas are for reupholstery, which we offer as a service, the cushions are feather.

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Last photograph is to give an idea of the upholstery underneath as these all look to be made by the same maker (however this one is already sold).
Kontrast Antiques
Height
92cm (36.22")
Width
178cm (70.08")
Depth
93cm (36.61")
Date of Manufacture

Kontrast Antiques has dated this Pair of Howard Style Sofas to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1081604
Dealers Internal Ref
Pair of Edwardian Sofas
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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Archive I A pair of antique Howard style sofas, one upholstered in blue patterned fabric and the other in pink, featuring low arms and turned wooden legs with castors. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Pair of Howard Style Sofas - Late 19th/early 20th Century

Archive II A pair of antique Howard style sofas, one upholstered in blue patterned fabric and the other in pink, featuring low arms and turned wooden legs with castors. View II
Archive III A pair of antique Howard style sofas, one upholstered in blue patterned fabric and the other in pink, featuring low arms and turned wooden legs with castors. View III
Archive IV A pair of antique Howard style sofas, one upholstered in blue patterned fabric and the other in pink, featuring low arms and turned wooden legs with castors. View IV
Archive V A pair of antique Howard style sofas, one upholstered in blue patterned fabric and the other in pink, featuring low arms and turned wooden legs with castors. View V
Archive VI A pair of antique Howard style sofas, one upholstered in blue patterned fabric and the other in pink, featuring low arms and turned wooden legs with castors. View VI
Archive VII A pair of antique Howard style sofas, one upholstered in blue patterned fabric and the other in pink, featuring low arms and turned wooden legs with castors. View VII
Archive VIII A pair of antique Howard style sofas, one upholstered in blue patterned fabric and the other in pink, featuring low arms and turned wooden legs with castors. View VIII
Archive IX A pair of antique Howard style sofas, one upholstered in blue patterned fabric and the other in pink, featuring low arms and turned wooden legs with castors. View IX
Archive X A pair of antique Howard style sofas, one upholstered in blue patterned fabric and the other in pink, featuring low arms and turned wooden legs with castors. View X
Archive XI A pair of antique Howard style sofas, one upholstered in blue patterned fabric and the other in pink, featuring low arms and turned wooden legs with castors. View XI
Archive XII A pair of antique Howard style sofas, one upholstered in blue patterned fabric and the other in pink, featuring low arms and turned wooden legs with castors. View XII
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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
Verified Since Oct 2023
Items For Sale 142
Items Sold 207
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A pair of antique Howard style sofas, one upholstered in blue patterned fabric and the other in pink, featuring low arms and turned wooden legs with castors.
Pair of Howard Style Sofas - late 19th/early 20th Century
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A pair of antique Howard style sofas, one upholstered in blue patterned fabric and the other in pink, featuring low arms and turned wooden legs with castors.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectSofas & Settees
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleVictorian & Edwardian
  • MaterialUpholstery fabric, Beech frame, Mahogany, Brass castors
  • ColourBlue and Pink
  • MotifsLow rolled arms, Tapered wooden legs, Brass castors, Sprung edge construction
  • SizeH 92 cm (36 in) x W 178 cm (70 in) x D 93 cm (37 in)

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The Howard style originates from the late nineteenth-century firm Howard and Sons, renowned for inventing the comfortable, low-armed, sprung-edge armchair and sofa designs that became staples of English country house interiors.

Authentic pieces feature robust beech wood frames, hand-tied coil spring systems, horsehair stuffing, and down-filled cushions, all supported by tapered mahogany legs with brass castors.

Identification relies on inspecting the stamped manufacturer markings on the brass castors, serial numbers written on the webbing, traditional tacking techniques, and the distinctive proportions of the low-slung arms.

These versatile pieces anchor traditional or modern living spaces by pairing them with minimalist coffee tables and neutral wall colours to let the classic silhouette stand out.

Preservation involves regular gentle vacuuming with a soft brush attachment, professional textile cleaning only, and protecting the fabrics from direct sunlight to prevent fibre degradation.
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