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Mid 19th Century Howard & Sons Armchair
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Mid 19th Century Howard & Sons Armchair

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A mid 19th century country house armchair by Howard & Sons - London, England c1850. Raised on turned walnut front legs and splayed rear legs with the left back leg bearing the serial stock number.

The chair has recently been recovered in a good quality hide leather with firm and intact traditional innards.

We can recover this in Howard & Sons printed cotton lining or in a fabric of your choosing.

35cm seat height

Physical Dimensions
Height
81cm (31.89")
Width
77cm (30.31")
Depth
87cm (34.25")
Declaration

Desired Effect Antiques Ltd has dated this Howard and Sons Armchair to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1196177
Dealers Internal Reference
1872
Description
A mid 19th century country house armchair by Howard & Sons - London, England c1850.
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Raised on turned walnut front legs and splayed rear legs with the left back leg bearing the serial stock number.
Desired Effect Antiques Ltd

The chair has recently been recovered in a good quality hide leather with firm and intact traditional innards.

We can recover this in Howard & Sons printed cotton lining or in a fabric of your choosing.

35cm seat height

Height
81cm (31.89")
Width
77cm (30.31")
Depth
87cm (34.25")
Date of Manufacture

Desired Effect Antiques Ltd has dated this Howard and Sons Armchair to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1196177
Dealers Internal Ref
1872
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.

Dealer Profile

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West Yorkshire
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Mid-19th-century button-backed tan leather armchair with brass studding, turned wooden front legs, and brass castors.
Mid 19th Century Howard & Sons Armchair
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Mid-19th-century button-backed tan leather armchair with brass studding, turned wooden front legs, and brass castors.
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  • ObjectArmchairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialLeather, Wood, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsDeep buttoning, Brass studding, Turned front legs, Brass castors
  • SizeH 81 cm (32 in) x W 77 cm (30 in) x D 87 cm (34 in)

This mid-nineteenth-century country house armchair dates to 1850 and is attributed to Howard & Sons of London. The frame is upholstered in a warm brown hide leather, accented by deep buttoning on the arched backrest and hand-applied brass studding along the armrests and seat rail. The structure stands on turned walnut front legs fitted with brass castors and splayed rear legs, with a serial stock number stamped on the left back leg. Traditional firm innards support the upholstered seat, which has a 35 cm seat height. Measuring 81 cm high, 77 cm wide, and 87 cm deep, the armchair suits a traditional gentleman's library, study, or drawing room reading corner. It provides an imposing yet comfortable seat for daily use while displaying classic Victorian craftsmanship. The proportions allow placement beside a fireplace, writing desk, or bookcase, anchoring a traditional seating arrangement.

FAQs

Mid-19th-century Victorian armchairs are defined by deep buttoning, low seats, heavily padded armrests, and turned timber legs mounted on brass castors, engineered primarily for informal parlour or library lounging.

Chairs from this period typically featured solid hardwood frames such as beech or oak, stuffed with natural horsehair and fiber, supported by hand-tied steel coil springs and upholstered in leather or wool velvet.

Authentic pieces often feature maker stamps on the inside of the rear legs, stamped brass castors, branded hessian under-lining, and high-tensile coil spring construction methods specific to the firm.

A Victorian leather armchair acts as a tactile focal point when placed alongside clean contemporary architecture, minimalist floor lamps, and neutral architectural backgrounds.

Leather upholstery should be dusted regularly with a soft cloth, treated periodically with a high-quality leather conditioner, and kept away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent drying or cracking.
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