Sold 17 April 2025 · Desired Effect Antiques Ltd

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Description

A good quality 19th century Howard style country house armchair. Raised on walnut legs with the original casters.

Structurally in good solid shape and requiring upholstery.

As with all our upholstered seating we do offer upholstery should you wish

38cm seat height

Date of Manufacture

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

Physical Dimensions

Height

79cm (31.10")

Width

80cm (31.50")

Depth

90cm (35.43")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1128951

Dealers Internal Reference

1449

Description

A good quality 19th century Howard style country house armchair. Raised on walnut legs with the original casters.

Structurally in good solid shape and requiring upholstery.

As with all our upholstered seating we do offer upholstery should you wish

38cm seat height

Date of Manufacture

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

Physical Dimensions

Height

79cm (31.10")

Width

80cm (31.50")

Depth

90cm (35.43")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1128951

Dealers Internal Ref

1449

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.

Dealer Profile

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A partially stripped 19th-century Howard style armchair displaying exposed hessian webbing, turned wooden legs with castors, and remnants of striped floral fabric on the backrest.

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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
MaterialBeech, Hessian, Horsehair, Cotton
ColourBeige
MotifsTurned legs, Brass castors, Exposed webbing, Scrolled arms
SizeH 79 cm (31 in) x W 80 cm (31 in) x D 90 cm (35 in)

FAQs

The Howard style originated in the 19th century, championed by the renowned firm Howard & Sons. Characterised by deep proportions, low-slung arms, and exceptional comfort, these chairs became a staple of British country house interior design.

Authentic period pieces feature robust beech frames, traditional hand-tied coil spring systems, and natural stuffing materials such as horsehair, hessian, and webbed support foundations designed to endure decades of use.

Key indicators include traditional hand-hammered tacks, dense horsehair stuffing, sturdy turned wooden legs often terminating in brass castors, and precise framing joints typical of Victorian cabinet making.

Pairing this classic silhouette with modern textiles or placing it in a minimalist setting creates a striking textural contrast, allowing the historic shape to serve as a sophisticated focal point.

Maintain the integrity of the piece by avoiding direct sunlight to prevent textile fading, gently vacuuming with a soft brush attachment, and consulting a specialist conservator for traditional upholstery repairs.