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Wing Armchair Howard Style
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for sale €1,112     $1,207
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Wing Armchair Howard Style

1900 - 1920
For Sale by Millers Antiques
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A good quality 1900s wing armchair for upholstery. The chair in the Howard style , generous proportions, mahogany cabriolet front legs, with turned supporting stretchers. A well designed chair concave front, loose cushion, a seating height of 49cm for upholstery, the chair is a good comfortable seat.

Currently free UK mainland delivery available.

Physical Dimensions
Height
118cm (46.46")
Width
80cm (31.50")
Depth
80cm (31.50")
Declaration

Millers Antiques has dated this Green Velvet Wingback Armchair to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1138021
Dealers Notes

Millers Antiques 1-5 Church Street, Wooler. Northumberland NE716BZ.

Telephone 01668282308 or 07714332441

All measurements taken at the widest point.

Shop open 10-4.30 weekdays Winter hours may vary please call 01668282308 in advance.

Description
A good quality 1900s wing armchair for upholstery.
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The chair in the Howard style , generous proportions, mahogany cabriolet front legs, with turned supporting stretchers.
Millers Antiques

A well designed chair concave front, loose cushion, a seating height of 49cm for upholstery, the chair is a good comfortable seat.

Currently free UK mainland delivery available.

Height
118cm (46.46")
Width
80cm (31.50")
Depth
80cm (31.50")
Date of Manufacture

Millers Antiques has dated this Green Velvet Wingback Armchair to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1138021
Millers Antiques
Millers Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2012

Antiques since 1947.

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A high-backed wing armchair upholstered in textured olive green velvet with carved cabriole front legs and turned stretchers.
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Archive I A high-backed wing armchair upholstered in textured olive green velvet with carved cabriole front legs and turned stretchers.

Wing Armchair Howard Style

Archive II A high-backed wing armchair upholstered in textured olive green velvet with carved cabriole front legs and turned stretchers. View II
Archive III A high-backed wing armchair upholstered in textured olive green velvet with carved cabriole front legs and turned stretchers. View III
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Millers Antiques

Millers Antiques
Telephone 01668 282 308 or 07714 332 441
Location
1-5 Church Street
Wooler
Northumberland
NE71 6BZ
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/millersantiques
Verified Since Sep 2012
Items For Sale 309
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A high-backed wing armchair upholstered in textured olive green velvet with carved cabriole front legs and turned stretchers.
Wing Armchair Howard Style
Ref: SA1138021
A high-backed wing armchair upholstered in textured olive green velvet with carved cabriole front legs and turned stretchers.
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  • ObjectArmchairs
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEnglish Country House
  • MaterialVelvet, Timber, Wood
  • ColourOlive Green
  • MotifsWingback sides, Cabriole front legs, Turned stretchers, Scroll arms
  • SizeH 118 cm (46 in) x W 80 cm (31 in) x D 80 cm (31 in)

This Howard-style wing armchair dates from the 1900 period and brings an English Country House aesthetic to interiors. The piece comprises a timber frame upholstered in textured olive green velvet with a loose seat cushion, high wingback sides, and scroll arms. The base rests on mahogany cabriole front legs joined by turned wooden stretchers. Visible details include wear on the fabric, a concave front profile, and traditional joinery. The armchair measures 118 cm high, 80 cm wide, and 80 cm deep, with a seating height of 49 cm. Suitable for placement in a living room, study, or drawing room, this comfortable seating option works well as a reading chair or an accent piece next to a fireplace. The generous proportions provide ample support, while the classic silhouette complements both traditional and eclectic country house interiors. The neutral green upholstery and rich wooden legs allow the chair to integrate easily with existing seating arrangements and dark wood furnishings.

FAQs

Wingback armchairs originated in seventeenth-century England to protect sitters from cold draughts and retain heat from open fireplaces. The distinctive side wings captured warmth while shielding the user from cool indoor currents in large draughty rooms.

Traditional wingback chairs feature solid hardwood frames, such as beech or oak, joined with mortise and tenon carpentry. The inner construction typically incorporates jute webbing, hand-tied coil springs, and natural stuffing like horsehair beneath velvet, wool, or leather upholstery.

Authentic period pieces display hand-carved wooden legs, corner block structural reinforcement inside the frame, and hand-tied webbing visible beneath the base. Natural timber wear consistent with age and period-specific leg joinery further indicate authenticity.

Place a high-backed wing armchair alongside a modern floor lamp to establish a functional reading corner. Combining rich velvet upholstery with neutral walls or sleek contemporary elements balances traditional craftsmanship with modern design.

Vacuum velvet upholstery regularly using a soft brush attachment following the direction of the pile to remove dust. Clean timber legs with a dry cloth, apply natural beeswax polish periodically, and keep the armchair away from direct sunlight to prevent fabric fading.
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