Sold 20 July 2026 · Desired Effect Antiques Ltd

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Description

A good quality late 19th century Howard & Sons style 'Pickwell' Armchair. Raised on walnut legs and brass casters.

Structurally in good order and requiring upholstery.

As with all our upholstered seating we do offer upholstery should you wish.

36cm seat height.

Date of Manufacture

Desired Effect Antiques Ltd has dated this Howard Style Armchair to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions

Height

76cm (29.92")

Width

79cm (31.10")

Depth

79cm (31.10")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1212953

Dealers Internal Reference

1355

Description

A good quality late 19th century Howard & Sons style 'Pickwell' Armchair. Raised on walnut legs and brass casters.

Structurally in good order and requiring upholstery.

As with all our upholstered seating we do offer upholstery should you wish.

36cm seat height.

Date of Manufacture

Desired Effect Antiques Ltd has dated this Howard Style Armchair to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions

Height

76cm (29.92")

Width

79cm (31.10")

Depth

79cm (31.10")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1212953

Dealers Internal Ref

1355

About the Dealer

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

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Desired Effect Antiques Ltd Profile Page

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Desired Effect Antiques Ltd

Telephone 07926 880796

Location

Carlinghow mills
West Yorkshire
United Kingdom

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Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing

ObjectArmchairs
Period19th century
StyleVictorian & Gothic
MaterialBeech, Hessian, Brass
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsTurned wooden legs, Brass castors, Hessian webbing, Deep seat profile
SizeH 76 cm (30 in) x W 79 cm (31 in) x D 79 cm (31 in)

FAQs

The Howard style is characterised by deep, comfortable proportions, low arms, and a profile designed for maximum relaxation, often associated with high-end Victorian and Edwardian manufacturing.

Authentic frames are typically constructed from beech or other hardwoods, featuring traditional coil springing, hand-stitched hessian webbing, and stuffing materials such as horsehair and wool.

Authentication relies on examining the timber frame construction, hand-tied coil springs, traditional tacking, and often manufacturer stamps or numbering on the castors or wooden legs.

Exposed hessian and frame pieces can be featured as statement artisan items in rustic or maximalist spaces, or fully re-upholstered in contemporary fabrics to bridge historical craft with modern aesthetics.

Keep wooden components conditioned with appropriate wax, protect internal natural fibres from dampness and insect activity, and avoid placing pieces in direct sunlight to prevent timber drying.