What characterises Howard & Sons armchairs from the Victorian era?

Howard & Sons armchairs are renowned for their deep-seated comfort, coil-sprung frames, and superior upholstery craftsmanship, making them iconic pieces of 19th-century English furniture design.

What materials are traditionally used in antique leather armchairs of this period?

High-quality antique armchairs typically feature solid hardwood frames, hand-carved mahogany legs, horsehair padding, steel coil springs, and hand-dyed natural leather hide finished with metal nailhead trim.

How can authentic Howard & Sons furniture be identified?

Authentic pieces often feature stamped markings on the rear castors or legs, stamped serial numbers on the wooden frame, or original printed ticking fabric bearing the makers name.

How can a Victorian green leather armchair be integrated into contemporary interior design?

A deep green leather armchair serves as a striking focal point in a modern study or living room, pairing well with neutral stone palettes, warm timber accents, and brass lighting fixtures.

How should vintage and antique leather upholstered furniture be maintained?

Keep leather away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent drying or fading, nourish regularly with a dedicated leather balm, and gently dust with a soft, dry cloth.

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Important Howard & Son's Victorian Green Leather Ivor Armchair Claw & Ball Legs

Name: Important Howard & Son's Victorian Green Leather Ivor Armchair Claw & Ball Legs
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1173214
Price: 17950 GBP
Availability: InStock

19th century

For Sale by Royal House Antiques

Description

Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this once in a lifetime opportunity to own this very rare, Antique Victorian original Howard & Son's Ivor Berners street armchair with hand carved Claw & Ball feet which has been fully restored

Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it covers within the M25 only for the UK and local Europe only for international, if you would like an accurate quote, please send me your postcode and I’ll provide you with the exact price.

Never again will you be able to buy this exact armchair, its been fully restored from top to bottom, this is the most desirable Howard Armchair model every made, the Ivor, it also has the rarest foot option, the hand carved Claw & Ball Cabriolets, this is important, collectable and it screams English quality craftsmanship

For those of you that are unaware of Howard & Son's chairs, our late Queen had I think the largest private collection in the world which will of course now have passed on to Kind Charles, they are the finest, hand made in England pieces of seating ever designed and the most famous chairs in the world, they are highly collectable and extremely valuable

This chair has a mahogany frame, it has been stripped back, then reupholstered in Italian Russet hide leather, this hide is way more expensive than basic hide, it goes on plain as that was the traditional way to upholster it, the leather has been held in place with individually hand nail tacked antiques studs, the chair was then sent to my leather polishers where it was hand dyed six times, antiqued, sealed, waxed down and polished, again all in keeping with the traditional methods

The arms and front panel all have Thomas Chippendale style floating buttons which adds a nice element to the finish so it isn't to plain

Dimensions

Height:- 85.5cm

Width:- 80cm

Depth: 107cm

Seat height:- 38cm

Please note all measurements are taken at the widest point, if you would like any additional or specific measurements, please ask. Any questions please feel free to ask before you bid.

Any questions please feel free to ask.

Physical Dimensions

Height

85.5cm (33.66")

Width

80cm (31.50")

Depth

107cm (42.13")

Declaration

Royal House Antiques has dated this Green Leather Howard Armchair to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1173214

Description

fig 1. A Victorian green leather easy armchair featuring a deep seat, stud detailing, and carved mahogany claw and ball legs. — fig 1. Important Howard & Son's Victorian Green Leather Ivor Armchair Claw & Ball Legs

Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it covers within the M25 only for the UK and local Europe only for international, if you would like an accurate quote, please send me your postcode and I’ll provide you with the exact price.

fig 2. A Victorian green leather easy armchair featuring a deep seat, stud detailing, and carved mahogany claw and ball legs. — fig 2. Important Howard & Son's Victorian Green Leather Ivor Armchair Claw & Ball Legs

Never again will you be able to buy this exact armchair, its been fully restored from top to bottom, this is the most desirable Howard Armchair model every made, the Ivor, it also has the rarest foot option, the hand carved Claw & Ball Cabriolets, this is important, collectable and it screams English quality craftsmanship

fig 3. A Victorian green leather easy armchair featuring a deep seat, stud detailing, and carved mahogany claw and ball legs. — fig 3. Important Howard & Son's Victorian Green Leather Ivor Armchair Claw & Ball Legs

For those of you that are unaware of Howard & Son's chairs, our late Queen had I think the largest private collection in the world which will of course now have passed on to Kind Charles, they are the finest, hand made in England pieces of seating ever designed and the most famous chairs in the world, they are highly collectable and extremely valuable

fig 4. A Victorian green leather easy armchair featuring a deep seat, stud detailing, and carved mahogany claw and ball legs. — fig 4. Important Howard & Son's Victorian Green Leather Ivor Armchair Claw & Ball Legs

This chair has a mahogany frame, it has been stripped back, then reupholstered in Italian Russet hide leather, this hide is way more expensive than basic hide, it goes on plain as that was the traditional way to upholster it, the leather has been held in place with individually hand nail tacked antiques studs, the chair was then sent to my leather polishers where it was hand dyed six times, antiqued, sealed, waxed down and polished, again all in keeping with the traditional methods

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The arms and front panel all have Thomas Chippendale style floating buttons which adds a nice element to the finish so it isn't to plain.

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fig 5. A Victorian green leather easy armchair featuring a deep seat, stud detailing, and carved mahogany claw and ball legs. — fig 5. Important Howard & Son's Victorian Green Leather Ivor Armchair Claw & Ball Legs

Dimensions

Height:- 85.5cm

Width:- 80cm

Depth: 107cm

Seat height:- 38cm

Please note all measurements are taken at the widest point, if you would like any additional or specific measurements, please ask. Any questions please feel free to ask before you bid.

Any questions please feel free to ask.