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Very Rare Early Howard & Sons Elbow Armchair.
For sale by Country House and Eastern Interiors
for sale €5,850     $6,350
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Very Rare Early Howard & Sons Elbow Armchair.

19th century
Description

A very scarce and important early howard mahogany framed elbow chair.

Diamond registration date code to both front castors for 13th june 1854.

All castors stamped and with inside leg serial numbers.

The rear legs have that classic howard shape.

Museum piece and worthy to go into any serious collection from this firms range of chairs.

Suprisingly a very comfortable sit.

Never seen one before and probably never will.

Price reflects its importance.

Genuine enquiries only.

Date of Manufacture

Country House and Eastern Interiors has dated this Howard and Sons Armchair to the 1850s.

Independent Date Guide ID 08832755
Dealer's Item Date1850s
Sellingantiques Date1850s
Sellingantiques agingItem 160-175 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1850s:
Diamond registration mark on the front castors: design registered in the 1850s.
Stamped Howard & Sons London castors: original fittings from the maker.
Single-slot fixing screws on the castor plates: assembly before modern crossheads.
Turned mahogany front legs and raked rear legs: early Victorian armchair shaping.
Rubbed polish on arm terminals and legs: prolonged handling over many decades.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
105cm (41.34")
Width
62cm (24.41")
Depth
73cm (28.74")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1118965
Dealers Notes

Constantly sourcing unusual quality tribal rugs & carpets at trade prices by comparison.

Description
A very scarce and important early howard mahogany framed elbow chair.

Diamond registration date code to both front castors for 13th june 1854.

All castors stamped and with inside leg serial numbers.

The rear legs have that classic howard shape.

fig 1. A Victorian mahogany elbow armchair upholstered in button-backed green velvet with scrolled arms and brass castors.
fig 1. Very Rare Early Howard & Sons Elbow Armchair.

Museum piece and worthy to go into any serious collection from this firms range of chairs.

Suprisingly a very comfortable sit.

Never seen one before and probably never will.

Price reflects its importance.

Genuine enquiries only.

Date of Manufacture

Country House and Eastern Interiors has dated this Howard and Sons Armchair to the 1850s.

Independent Date Report ID 08832755
Dealer's Item Date1850s
Sellingantiques dating1850s
Sellingantiques agingItem 160-175 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1850s:
Diamond registration mark on the front castors: design registered in the 1850s.
Stamped Howard & Sons London castors: original fittings from the maker.
Single-slot fixing screws on the castor plates: assembly before modern crossheads.
Turned mahogany front legs and raked rear legs: early Victorian armchair shaping.
Rubbed polish on arm terminals and legs: prolonged handling over many decades.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
105cm (41.34")
Width
62cm (24.41")
Depth
73cm (28.74")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1118965
Country House and Eastern Interiors
Country House and Eastern Interiors
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Archive I A Victorian mahogany elbow armchair upholstered in button-backed green velvet with scrolled arms and brass castors.

Very Rare Early Howard & Sons Elbow Armchair.

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United Kingdom

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A Victorian mahogany elbow armchair upholstered in button-backed green velvet with scrolled arms and brass castors.
VERY RARE EARLY HOWARD & SONS ELBOW ARMCHAIR.
Ref: SA1118965
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectArmchairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Velvet, Brass
  • ColourGreen
  • MotifsButton-back upholstery, Padded armrests, Turned front legs, Brass castors
  • SizeH 105 cm (41 in) x W 62 cm (24 in) x D 73 cm (29 in)

This early Victorian elbow armchair dates from around 1850 in the English Country House style. The frame is constructed from mahogany, supported by turned front legs and classic curved rear legs, all mounted on stamped brass castors with diamond registration date codes for 13 June 1854. The chair features button-back upholstery, padded armrests with scrolled ends, and piping trim, all finished in green velvet showing visible wear on the front arm. The measurements are 105 cm high, 62 cm wide, and 73 cm deep. This piece suits a living room, library, or study as an accent seat. The upholstered construction and low, comfortable seat provide support for everyday reading or relaxing. The rich green tone and timber grain complement traditional period interiors or eclectic modern spaces alongside other antique furniture.

FAQs

A Victorian elbow armchair features open wooden arms with padded rests, designed to provide ergonomic support while maintaining an elegant silhouette. These pieces typically incorporate turned front legs, button-backed upholstery, and low-slung seats crafted for relaxed domestic settings.

19th-century chairs were predominantly constructed from solid hardwoods such as mahogany, walnut, or oak. The interior upholstery traditionally relied on natural materials, including coiled steel springs, stitched horsehair stuffing, hessian webbings, and cotton padding.

Authentic Howard & Sons pieces are frequently stamped with the makers name or serial number on the rear leg or brass castors. The underside frame construction often features branded ticking fabric or impressed lettering along the wooden rails.

A Victorian velvet armchair serves as a focal accent piece when placed alongside contemporary minimalist sofas or structured metal lighting. Combining historical textile textures with clean, neutral walls creates a balanced visual contrast within modern living spaces.

Velvet fabric should be gently vacuumed using a soft brush attachment to prevent pile flattening, avoiding harsh water-based cleaners. The exposed wooden frame benefit from periodic applications of natural beeswax polish to maintain timber hydration and luster.
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