Sold 16 April 2025 · Desired Effect Antiques Ltd

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Description

A rather well formed 19th century armchair that's very much in the manner of an early model by Howard & Sons. Raised on turned and splayed legs and all with the original casters.

Retaining its original upholstery fillings and newly upholstered by us in Peony linen by Ada & Ina

41cm seat height

Date of Manufacture

Desired Effect Antiques Ltd has dated this Victorian Howard Armchair to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions

Height

86cm (33.86")

Width

77cm (30.31")

Depth

80cm (31.50")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1094212

Dealers Internal Reference

1236

Description

A rather well formed 19th century armchair that's very much in the manner of an early model by Howard & Sons. Raised on turned and splayed legs and all with the original casters.

Retaining its original upholstery fillings and newly upholstered by us in Peony linen by Ada & Ina

41cm seat height

Date of Manufacture

Desired Effect Antiques Ltd has dated this Victorian Howard Armchair to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions

Height

86cm (33.86")

Width

77cm (30.31")

Depth

80cm (31.50")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1094212

Dealers Internal Ref

1236

About the Dealer

Desired Effect Antiques Ltd

Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2023

We deal in a range of pieces such as tables, storage and seating, ranging from the 18th through to the mid 20th century.

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Desired Effect Antiques Ltd

Telephone 07926 880796

Location

Carlinghow mills
West Yorkshire
United Kingdom

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ObjectArmchairs
Period19th century
StyleVictorian
MaterialUpholstery fabric, beech frame, horsehair stuffing, steel springs
ColourPink
MotifsDeep button tufting, Pleated valance skirt, Scrolled armrests, Winged back
SizeH 86 cm (34 in) x W 77 cm (30 in) x D 80 cm (31 in)

FAQs

Howard armchairs originated in the 19th century, championed by the renowned upholstery firm Howard & Sons, known for deep, comfortable seating, low profiles, and high-quality sprung construction.

These chairs typically feature a sturdy beech or pine frame, hand-tied coil springs, horsehair stuffing, and traditional hessian and scrim layering beneath the final upholstery.

Authentic pieces often feature stamped caster wheels, makers marks on the back legs or webbing, traditional hand-stitching, and period-appropriate textiles showing natural ageing.

This seating pairs effectively with contemporary minimalist furniture to create textural contrast, or within maximalist schemes using complementary pastel or neutral tones.

Preservation requires regular gentle vacuuming with a soft brush attachment, professional dry cleaning for the fabric, and keeping the piece away from direct sunlight to prevent colour fading.