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19th Century Howard & Sons Style Bridgewater Armchair
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19th Century Howard & Sons Style Bridgewater Armchair

19th century
Sold 13 May 2025 · Desired Effect Antiques Ltd
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Description

A 19th century Howard & Sons style Bridgewater armchair. Raised on ebonized square tapering front legs and splayed rear legs, all with the original casters. Of large country house proportions and with feather back cushion.

Structurally in good solid condition and requiring upholstery.

Lacking seat cushion.

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

Date of Manufacture

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

Physical Dimensions
Height
87cm (34.25")
Width
80cm (31.50")
Depth
100cm (39.37")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1130063
Dealers Internal Reference
1458
Description
A 19th century Howard & Sons style Bridgewater armchair. Raised on ebonized square tapering front legs and splayed rear legs, all with the original casters. Of large country house proportions and with feather back cushion.

Structurally in good solid condition and requiring upholstery.

Lacking seat cushion.

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

Date of Manufacture

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

Height
87cm (34.25")
Width
80cm (31.50")
Depth
100cm (39.37")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1130063
Dealers Internal Ref
1458
Desired Effect Antiques Ltd
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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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Desired Effect Antiques Ltd Profile Page

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A front view of an un-upholstered 19th-century Bridgewater armchair showing exposed calico fabric, rolled arms, and dark wooden legs with brass castors. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A front view of an un-upholstered 19th-century Bridgewater armchair showing exposed calico fabric, rolled arms, and dark wooden legs with brass castors. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

19th Century Howard & Sons Style Bridgewater Armchair

Archive II A front view of an un-upholstered 19th-century Bridgewater armchair showing exposed calico fabric, rolled arms, and dark wooden legs with brass castors. View II
Archive III A front view of an un-upholstered 19th-century Bridgewater armchair showing exposed calico fabric, rolled arms, and dark wooden legs with brass castors. View III
Archive IV A front view of an un-upholstered 19th-century Bridgewater armchair showing exposed calico fabric, rolled arms, and dark wooden legs with brass castors. View IV
Archive V A front view of an un-upholstered 19th-century Bridgewater armchair showing exposed calico fabric, rolled arms, and dark wooden legs with brass castors. View V
Archive VI A front view of an un-upholstered 19th-century Bridgewater armchair showing exposed calico fabric, rolled arms, and dark wooden legs with brass castors. View VI
Archive VII A front view of an un-upholstered 19th-century Bridgewater armchair showing exposed calico fabric, rolled arms, and dark wooden legs with brass castors. View VII
Archive VIII A front view of an un-upholstered 19th-century Bridgewater armchair showing exposed calico fabric, rolled arms, and dark wooden legs with brass castors. View VIII
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Desired Effect Antiques Ltd

Desired Effect Antiques Ltd
Telephone 07926 880796
Location
Carlinghow mills
West Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/desiredeffectltd
Verified Since Jun 2023
Items For Sale 182
Items Sold 764
Desired Effect Antiques Ltd
Desired Effect Antiques Ltd
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A front view of an un-upholstered 19th-century Bridgewater armchair showing exposed calico fabric, rolled arms, and dark wooden legs with brass castors.
19th century Howard & Sons style Bridgewater Armchair
Ref: SA1130063
A front view of an un-upholstered 19th-century Bridgewater armchair showing exposed calico fabric, rolled arms, and dark wooden legs with brass castors.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectArmchairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialBeech, Cotton calico, Horsehair, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsRolled arms, Turned wooden legs, Brass castors, Sprung seat
  • SizeH 87 cm (34 in) x W 80 cm (31 in) x D 100 cm (39 in)

FAQs

The Bridgewater armchair is characterised by a low back, gently rolled arms, and deep seating designed for comfort, often associated with high-end Victorian upholstery workshops such as Howard & Sons.

Authentic period chairs typically feature a solid beech or pine frame, traditional hand-tied coil springs, horsehair stuffing, and hessian webbing beneath the top upholstery layer.

Authentication involves inspecting the frame construction, hand-stitching methods, traditional stuffing materials like horsehair, and looking for makers stamps on the castors or wooden legs where applicable.

An antique armchair functions well as a statement piece in a living room or study, where it can be left in calico for a rustic aesthetic or re-upholstered in patterned fabric to contrast with modern surroundings.

Preservation requires keeping the piece out of direct sunlight to prevent fabric degradation, maintaining stable indoor humidity levels to protect the wooden frame, and professional gentle vacuuming.
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