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Howard and Sons Open Armchair from Powderham Castle - Devon
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Howard and Sons Open Armchair from Powderham Castle - Devon

19th century
Sold 6 October 2025 · Desired Effect Antiques Ltd
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A mid 19th century open back armchair by Howard & Sons - London. Raised on turned walnut front legs and arm supports with splayed rear legs and all with the original Cope & Collinson brass casters. C1840

Provenance. Powderham Castle, Devon - England. Home to the Earl of Devon.

The chair retains its original buttoned innards on the back and arms. The seat has been replaced at some point but retains the original Horsehair top layer. It also retains its original H&S printed lining.

For restoration and upholstery.

The chair will be restored by us included in the price of the item before we send it off for upholstery. The upholstery cost is not included.

The restoration needed is the right back leg has split which is fairly common. It has the original piece but it has been badly fitted. This will be put right and tided up by our restorer.

34cm seat height

Physical Dimensions
Height
83cm (32.68")
Width
79cm (31.10")
Depth
92cm (36.22")
Declaration

Desired Effect Antiques Ltd has dated this Howard and Sons Armchair to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1148105
Dealers Internal Reference
1558
Description
A mid 19th century open back armchair by Howard & Sons - London.
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Raised on turned walnut front legs and arm supports with splayed rear legs and all with the original Cope & Collinson brass casters.
Desired Effect Antiques Ltd

C1840

fig 1. A Victorian Howard and Sons armchair featuring turned wooden legs with brass castors, upholstered in a blue patterned fabric with exposed stuffing on the seat base.
fig 1. Howard and Sons Open Armchair from Powderham Castle - Devon

Provenance. Powderham Castle, Devon - England. Home to the Earl of Devon.

The chair retains its original buttoned innards on the back and arms. The seat has been replaced at some point but retains the original Horsehair top layer. It also retains its original H&S printed lining.

fig 2. A Victorian Howard and Sons armchair featuring turned wooden legs with brass castors, upholstered in a blue patterned fabric with exposed stuffing on the seat base.
fig 2. Howard and Sons Open Armchair from Powderham Castle - Devon

For restoration and upholstery.

The chair will be restored by us included in the price of the item before we send it off for upholstery. The upholstery cost is not included.

The restoration needed is the right back leg has split which is fairly common. It has the original piece but it has been badly fitted. This will be put right and tided up by our restorer.

34cm seat height

Height
83cm (32.68")
Width
79cm (31.10")
Depth
92cm (36.22")
Date of Manufacture

Desired Effect Antiques Ltd has dated this Howard and Sons Armchair to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1148105
Dealers Internal Ref
1558
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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Archive I A Victorian Howard and Sons armchair featuring turned wooden legs with brass castors, upholstered in a blue patterned fabric with exposed stuffing on the seat base. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Howard and Sons Open Armchair from Powderham Castle - Devon

Archive II A Victorian Howard and Sons armchair featuring turned wooden legs with brass castors, upholstered in a blue patterned fabric with exposed stuffing on the seat base. View II
Archive III A Victorian Howard and Sons armchair featuring turned wooden legs with brass castors, upholstered in a blue patterned fabric with exposed stuffing on the seat base. View III
Archive IV A Victorian Howard and Sons armchair featuring turned wooden legs with brass castors, upholstered in a blue patterned fabric with exposed stuffing on the seat base. View IV
Archive V A Victorian Howard and Sons armchair featuring turned wooden legs with brass castors, upholstered in a blue patterned fabric with exposed stuffing on the seat base. View V
Archive VI A Victorian Howard and Sons armchair featuring turned wooden legs with brass castors, upholstered in a blue patterned fabric with exposed stuffing on the seat base. View VI
Archive VII A Victorian Howard and Sons armchair featuring turned wooden legs with brass castors, upholstered in a blue patterned fabric with exposed stuffing on the seat base. View VII
Archive VIII A Victorian Howard and Sons armchair featuring turned wooden legs with brass castors, upholstered in a blue patterned fabric with exposed stuffing on the seat base. View VIII
Archive IX A Victorian Howard and Sons armchair featuring turned wooden legs with brass castors, upholstered in a blue patterned fabric with exposed stuffing on the seat base. View IX
Archive X A Victorian Howard and Sons armchair featuring turned wooden legs with brass castors, upholstered in a blue patterned fabric with exposed stuffing on the seat base. View X
Archive XI A Victorian Howard and Sons armchair featuring turned wooden legs with brass castors, upholstered in a blue patterned fabric with exposed stuffing on the seat base. View XI
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Telephone 07926 880796
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West Yorkshire
United Kingdom
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Verified Since Jun 2023
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A Victorian Howard and Sons armchair featuring turned wooden legs with brass castors, upholstered in a blue patterned fabric with exposed stuffing on the seat base.
Howard and Sons Open armchair From Powderham Castle - Devon
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectArmchairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialBeech, Brass, Wool, Horsehair, Cotton
  • ColourBlue
  • MotifsTurned wooden legs, Brass castors, Button tufting, Rolled arms
  • SizeH 83 cm (33 in) x W 79 cm (31 in) x D 92 cm (36 in)

FAQs

Howard and Sons was a renowned London-based cabinet maker and upholsterer established in the 19th century, famous for inventing and patenting highly comfortable, sprung easy chairs that became a staple of elite British interiors.

Authentic pieces typically feature robust beech or walnut frames, traditional hand-tied coil springs, horsehair stuffing, hessian webbing, and are often finished with cast brass casters bearing maker stamps.

Authentication relies on identifying specific manufacturing markers, such as stamped numbers on the back legs, stamped brass castors, printed ticking linings, and distinctive frame construction techniques.

Pairing the historic silhouette with contemporary minimalist surroundings or neutral walls allows the traditional craftsmanship and patterned textiles to act as a focal point within the room.

Preservation requires regular gentle vacuuming with a soft brush attachment, protection from direct sunlight to prevent textile fading, and maintaining stable indoor humidity to safeguard both the wooden frame and historic stuffing materials.
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