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Pair of Early Howard and Sons Bedroom Chairs
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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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Pair of Early Howard and Sons Bedroom Chairs

19th century
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Pair of early Howard and Sons Bedroom Chairs

early 19th Century

Serpentine front

Button back

Rosewood front legs and button back.

Both Howard & Sons number stamped.

One chair has had full traditional upholstery from the frame up and has been covered in H&S ticking in grey.

The other chair which is slightly larger is upholstered in taupe coloured velvet so please note that the price includes a recover to this one in the matching grey ticking.

Width 56cm x Depth 76cm x Height 80cm,with seat height of 36cm and depth of 42cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
80cm (31.50")
Width
56cm (22.05")
Depth
76cm (29.92")
Declaration

Kontrast Antiques has dated these Howard Sons Bedroom Chairs to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1081616
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Description
Pair of early Howard and Sons Bedroom Chairs

early 19th Century

Serpentine front

Button back

Rosewood front legs and button back.

Both Howard & Sons number stamped.

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One chair has had full traditional upholstery from the frame up and has been covered in H&S ticking in grey.
Kontrast Antiques
fig 1. A pair of Victorian low-slung button-backed slipper chairs with turned wooden legs on brass castors, one in taupe velvet and one in patterned blue and white fabric.
fig 1. Pair of Early Howard and Sons Bedroom Chairs

The other chair which is slightly larger is upholstered in taupe coloured velvet so please note that the price includes a recover to this one in the matching grey ticking.

Width 56cm x Depth 76cm x Height 80cm,with seat height of 36cm and depth of 42cm

Height
80cm (31.50")
Width
56cm (22.05")
Depth
76cm (29.92")
Date of Manufacture

Kontrast Antiques has dated these Howard Sons Bedroom Chairs to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1081616
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 Victorian low-slung button-backed slipper chairs with turned wooden legs on brass castors, one in taupe velvet and one in patterned blue and white fabric.

Pair of Early Howard and Sons Bedroom Chairs

Archive II A pair of Victorian low-slung button-backed slipper chairs with turned wooden legs on brass castors, one in taupe velvet and one in patterned blue and white fabric. View II
Archive III A pair of Victorian low-slung button-backed slipper chairs with turned wooden legs on brass castors, one in taupe velvet and one in patterned blue and white fabric. View III
Archive IV Scale Reference for A pair of Victorian low-slung button-backed slipper chairs with turned wooden legs on brass castors, one in taupe velvet and one in patterned blue and white fabric.
Archive V A pair of Victorian low-slung button-backed slipper chairs with turned wooden legs on brass castors, one in taupe velvet and one in patterned blue and white fabric. View V
Archive VI A pair of Victorian low-slung button-backed slipper chairs with turned wooden legs on brass castors, one in taupe velvet and one in patterned blue and white fabric. View VI
Archive VII A pair of Victorian low-slung button-backed slipper chairs with turned wooden legs on brass castors, one in taupe velvet and one in patterned blue and white fabric. View VII
Archive VIII A pair of Victorian low-slung button-backed slipper chairs with turned wooden legs on brass castors, one in taupe velvet and one in patterned blue and white fabric. View VIII
Archive IX A pair of Victorian low-slung button-backed slipper chairs with turned wooden legs on brass castors, one in taupe velvet and one in patterned blue and white fabric. View IX
Archive X A pair of Victorian low-slung button-backed slipper chairs with turned wooden legs on brass castors, one in taupe velvet and one in patterned blue and white fabric. View X
Archive XI A pair of Victorian low-slung button-backed slipper chairs with turned wooden legs on brass castors, one in taupe velvet and one in patterned blue and white fabric. View XI
Archive XII A pair of Victorian low-slung button-backed slipper chairs with turned wooden legs on brass castors, one in taupe velvet and one in patterned blue and white fabric. View XII
Archive XIII A pair of Victorian low-slung button-backed slipper chairs with turned wooden legs on brass castors, one in taupe velvet and one in patterned blue and white fabric. View XIII
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Bradford Road
Batley
West Yorkshire
WF17 8LL
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A pair of Victorian low-slung button-backed slipper chairs with turned wooden legs on brass castors, one in taupe velvet and one in patterned blue and white fabric.
Pair of early Howard and Sons Bedroom Chairs
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A pair of Victorian low-slung button-backed slipper chairs with turned wooden legs on brass castors, one in taupe velvet and one in patterned blue and white fabric.
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  • ObjectBedroom Chairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialWalnut, Brass, Velvet, Cotton Upholstery
  • ColourTaupe and Slate Blue
  • MotifsButton-back tufting, Turned legs, Brass castors, Armless profile
  • SizeH 80 cm (31 in) x W 56 cm (22 in) x D 76 cm (30 in)

These 19th-century Victorian bedroom chairs originate from the renowned maker Howard and Sons, presenting a matching pair of low-slung, armless slipper seats. The construction employs walnut timber, cotton upholstery, velvet, and brass. One chair features a serpentine front, button-back tufting, and a grey ticking fabric cover, while the second piece carries a taupe velvet finish alongside matching button-back detailing. Both examples rest upon turned wooden front legs terminating in brass castors. Each chair stands 80 cm high, measures 56 cm in width, and has a depth of 76 cm. Suitable for placement in a traditional bedroom or a living room styled with English country house aesthetics, these chairs offer comfortable low-level seating. The traditional upholstery work maintains the classic proportions of the period. Interior designers utilise such versatile bedroom chairs beside a fireplace, within a dressing room, or as occasional seating in a reading corner. The combination of tactile fabric covers and turned wooden supports provides a practical and authentic seating option for period properties.

FAQs

Victorian slipper and bedroom chairs are low-slung, armless upholstered seats originally designed for dressing rooms and bedrooms. They feature short turned legs, often on castors, and upholstered button-back designs to facilitate comfortable low seating.

Frame construction relied on solid hardwoods such as beech or walnut, combined with traditional coil springs and horsehair padding. Outer upholstery ranged from silk damasks and printed cottons to heavy velvets, secured with brass studs or decorative piping.

Authentic Howard and Sons pieces typically feature stamped markings on the rear legs, brass castors engraved with Howard & Sons London, or original printed ticking under the seat. Look for deep coil springwork and heavy hardwood frame construction.

Position a pair of armless accent chairs in a bedroom corner, at the foot of a bed, or in a formal drawing room bay window. Combining complementary upholstery fabrics on a matching pair adds visual texture while maintaining structural symmetry.

Keep antique upholstery away from direct sunlight to prevent fabric fading and timber degradation. Clean upholstery gently using a soft brush vacuum attachment, and periodically check brass castors to ensure smooth movement without damaging floor surfaces.
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