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Mid 19th Century Howard and Sons Armchair
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for sale €3,276     $3,556
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Mid 19th Century Howard and Sons Armchair

19th century
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A mid 19th century armchair by Howard & Sons, London - England c1850. Raised on walnut legs with the original Cope & Collinson brass casters.

Structurally in good solid order and ready for upholstery. The arms and back retain the original horsehair fillings and there is a fragment of the original Howard cotton lining. The seat is a later replacement.

As with all our upholstered seating we do offer upholstery should you wish and we can supply a reproduction of Howard & Sons blue and white printed cotton lining.

35cm seat height

Physical Dimensions
Height
85cm (33.46")
Width
74cm (29.13")
Depth
83cm (32.68")
Declaration

Desired Effect Antiques Ltd has dated this Howard and Sons Armchair to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1205783
Dealers Internal Reference
1929
Description
A mid 19th century armchair by Howard & Sons, London - England c1850. Raised on walnut legs with the original Cope & Collinson brass casters.

Structurally in good solid order and ready for upholstery.

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The arms and back retain the original horsehair fillings and there is a fragment of the original Howard cotton lining.
Desired Effect Antiques Ltd

The seat is a later replacement.

As with all our upholstered seating we do offer upholstery should you wish and we can supply a reproduction of Howard & Sons blue and white printed cotton lining.

35cm seat height

Height
85cm (33.46")
Width
74cm (29.13")
Depth
83cm (32.68")
Date of Manufacture

Desired Effect Antiques Ltd has dated this Howard and Sons Armchair to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1205783
Dealers Internal Ref
1929
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 mid-19th-century low armchair in calico lining with a floral tapestry cushion, turned front wooden legs, and brass castors.
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Archive I A mid-19th-century low armchair in calico lining with a floral tapestry cushion, turned front wooden legs, and brass castors.

Mid 19th Century Howard and Sons Armchair

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Desired Effect Antiques Ltd

Desired Effect Antiques Ltd
Telephone 07926 880796
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Carlinghow mills
West Yorkshire
United Kingdom
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A mid-19th-century low armchair in calico lining with a floral tapestry cushion, turned front wooden legs, and brass castors.
Mid 19th Century Howard and Sons Armchair
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A mid-19th-century low armchair in calico lining with a floral tapestry cushion, turned front wooden legs, and brass castors.
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  • ObjectArmchairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialTimber, Brass, Hessian, Tapestry
  • ColourNeutral Brown
  • MotifsTurned legs, Brass castors, Deep seat, Low padded arms
  • SizeH 85 cm (33 in) x W 74 cm (29 in) x D 83 cm (33 in)

This mid-nineteenth-century armchair by Howard and Sons follows the Victorian English country house style and stands on turned walnut front legs with original Cope and Collinson brass castors. The frame measures 85 cm high, 74 cm wide, and 83 cm deep with a seat height of 35 cm. The low padded arms and high back retain their original horsehair fillings under a pale neutral brown hessian and calico lining with visible stitching and tack marks, while the deep seat features a later replacement cushion upholstered in a colourful floral tapestry fabric displaying red, green, and brown tones. Suitable for placement in a living room, study, or library, this piece offers a solid structural foundation for complete re-upholstery. The exposed wooden frame and lower front rail display the natural grain and warmth of the timber alongside genuine age-related wear, exposed inner layers, and remnants of historical cotton lining. Buyers can retain its current project state for decorative display or restore the upholstery using traditional methods to integrate the armchair into an everyday seating arrangement.

FAQs

Keep the timber legs away from direct heat sources to prevent wood movement, clean brass castors gently with a soft cloth, and consult a specialist restorer for re-upholstery to preserve the internal springs.

A Victorian armchair can serve as a focal point in a living area or bedroom, paired with contemporary side tables and minimalist lighting to create contrast between period detail and modern aesthetics.

Authentic pieces frequently feature makers stamps on the rear legs or brass castors, alongside signature printed ticking fabric beneath the seat cushion.

Mid-19th-century easy chairs were constructed with hardwood frames, coil springs, horsehair filling, jute webbing, turned timber legs, and brass castors.

Howard & Sons were pre-eminent 19th-century British cabinetmakers and upholsterers renowned for creating deeply sprung easy chairs, featuring turned timber legs and stamped brass castors.
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