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19th Century Howard Style Open Armchair by Robert Strahan, Dublin (C.1870)

Name: 19th Century Howard Style Open Armchair by Robert Strahan, Dublin (C.1870)
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1207538
Price: 900 GBP
Availability: InStock

19th century

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Description

A beautifully proportioned 19th-century Howard-style open armchair by renowned Dublin maker Strahan & Co, retaining its original maker’s stamp to the rear leg.

This low, deep-seated country house chair offers both comfort and classic elegance. It stands on turned mahogany front legs with matching arm supports, complimented by shorter rear legs all raised on castors, giving it a sturdy and well-balanced presence.

The chair is structurally sound and ready for reupholstery, presenting an excellent opportunity to customise the finish to your taste while preserving its historic character. We are happy to assist with professional upholstery - please enquire for details.

A timeless and versatile piece, ideal for both traditional and contemporary interiors.

Height: 78 cm

Width: 72 cm

Depth: 88 cm

Seat Height: 30 cm

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Robert Strahan & Co. (1776–1969) was one of Dublin’s leading furniture makers, known for producing high-quality, well-crafted pieces throughout the 19th century. The firm supplied furniture to prominent Irish country houses, including Doneraile Court (Co. Cork) and Lisnavagh (Co. Carlow), and operated from several prestigious Dublin addresses such as St. Stephen’s Green and Henry Street.

Physical Dimensions

Height

78cm (30.71")

Width

72cm (28.35")

Depth

88cm (34.65")

Declaration

The Antiques Hound has dated this Victorian Howard Style Armchair to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1207538

Dealers Internal Reference

AHQ226SLH

Description

A beautifully proportioned 19th-century Howard-style open armchair by renowned Dublin maker Strahan & Co, retaining its original maker’s stamp to the rear leg.

This low, deep-seated country house chair offers both comfort and classic elegance.

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It stands on turned mahogany front legs with matching arm supports, complimented by shorter rear legs all raised on castors, giving it a sturdy and well-balanced presence.

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fig 1. A 19th-century Howard style open armchair with turned mahogany front legs on castors, shown stripped to its natural hessian lining. — fig 1. 19th Century Howard Style Open Armchair by Robert Strahan, Dublin (C.1870)

The chair is structurally sound and ready for reupholstery, presenting an excellent opportunity to customise the finish to your taste while preserving its historic character. We are happy to assist with professional upholstery - please enquire for details.

fig 2. A 19th-century Howard style open armchair with turned mahogany front legs on castors, shown stripped to its natural hessian lining. — fig 2. 19th Century Howard Style Open Armchair by Robert Strahan, Dublin (C.1870)

A timeless and versatile piece, ideal for both traditional and contemporary interiors.

Height: 78 cm

Width: 72 cm

Depth: 88 cm

Seat Height: 30 cm

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Robert Strahan & Co. (1776–1969) was one of Dublin’s leading furniture makers, known for producing high-quality, well-crafted pieces throughout the 19th century. The firm supplied furniture to prominent Irish country houses, including Doneraile Court (Co. Cork) and Lisnavagh (Co. Carlow), and operated from several prestigious Dublin addresses such as St. Stephen’s Green and Henry Street.

Physical Dimensions

Height

78cm (30.71")

Width

72cm (28.35")

Depth

88cm (34.65")

Date of Manufacture

The Antiques Hound has dated this Victorian Howard Style Armchair to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1207538

Dealers Internal Ref

AHQ226SLH

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Howard style armchairs are characterised by deep, low seating, padded armrests, slightly reclined backs, and turned timber front legs fitted with castors, originally popularised by the 19th-century English makers Howard & Sons.

Victorian upholstered armchairs typically feature solid timber frames such as mahogany or walnut, constructed with mortise and tenon joints, webbed seats, hand-tied steel coil springs, natural horsehair stuffing, and hessian under-upholstery.

Authentic 19th-century armchairs feature hand-turned legs, original brass or iron castors, stamped maker marks or serial numbers on the timber frame or castors, and hand-stitched hessian webbing visible on unrestored examples.

A Victorian armchair can be reupholstered in plain linen, velvet, or textured wool to create a subtle contrast alongside clean-lined modern furniture in a living room, library, or bedroom space.

Maintain exposed wood using natural beeswax polish applied along the grain, position the frame away from direct heat sources to prevent wood shrinkage, and ensure professional reupholstery uses traditional upholstery methods.

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19th Century Howard Style Open Armchair by Robert Strahan, Dublin (C.1870)

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