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Howard & Sons Tub Chair
William Carr Antiques
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William Carr Antiques

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Howard & Sons Tub Chair

19th century
Description

A sweet little Howard & Sons tub chair.

Circa 1850.

Professionally and traditionally upholstered in a blue Howard and Sons cotton fabric, the exact specification of the original found on the chair.

Featuring a deep buttoned backrest, arms and seat.

Raised on turned walnut forelegs and splayed rear legs, complete with original Cope Collinson brass castors, with the firms earlier method of number stamp to the rear left leg.

Also stamped by the chair maker himself ‘F. Morris’ twice to the tops of the forelegs, a charming touch.

Structurally very good.

Seat Height: 36cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
63cm (24.80")
Width
67cm (26.38")
Depth
74cm (29.13")
Declaration

William Carr Antiques has dated this Howard and Sons Tub Chair to the 19th Century.

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SA1225483
Description
A sweet little Howard & Sons tub chair.

Circa 1850.

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Professionally and traditionally upholstered in a blue Howard and Sons cotton fabric, the exact specification of the original found on the chair.
William Carr Antiques

Featuring a deep buttoned backrest, arms and seat.

fig 1. A deep-buttoned antique tub chair upholstered in a blue and white patterned fabric, set on turned timber legs with brass castors.
fig 1. Howard & Sons Tub Chair

Raised on turned walnut forelegs and splayed rear legs, complete with original Cope Collinson brass castors, with the firms earlier method of number stamp to the rear left leg.

Also stamped by the chair maker himself ‘F. Morris’ twice to the tops of the forelegs, a charming touch.

Structurally very good.

Seat Height: 36cm

Height
63cm (24.80")
Width
67cm (26.38")
Depth
74cm (29.13")
Date of Manufacture

William Carr Antiques has dated this Howard and Sons Tub Chair to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1225483
William Carr Antiques
William Carr Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2022

Lover of all things interesting and extraordinary. Furniture - folk art - english country house.

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A deep-buttoned antique tub chair upholstered in a blue and white patterned fabric, set on turned timber legs with brass castors.
Howard & Sons Tub Chair
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A deep-buttoned antique tub chair upholstered in a blue and white patterned fabric, set on turned timber legs with brass castors.
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Howard and Sons were prominent nineteenth-century London cabinetmakers renowned for producing high-quality upholstered armchairs and sofas. The tub chair style features a continuous curved back and armrest structure, designed to cradle the sitter while maintaining a compact footprint within drawing rooms and private suites.

Authentic pieces from this period were constructed with solid timber frames, typically oak or beech, stuffed with natural materials such as horsehair and coconut fibre. The seat construction utilised hand-tied steel coil springs, supported by turned wood legs and fitted brass castors.

Original pieces frequently feature maker stamps on the inside of the rear legs, stamped brass castors bearing the company name, or branded monogram canvas ticking beneath the upholstery. Specific frame construction techniques and proportions also help confirm authenticity.

A tub chair functions as a standalone accent piece in a bedroom corner, study, or living room seating arrangement. Combining period seating with contemporary side tables or minimalist backdrops creates a balanced, layered aesthetic.

Vacuum fabric regularly using a soft brush attachment to remove dust without damaging the weave. Timber legs should be waxed periodically, brass castors kept clean, and professional upholstery conservators consulted for deep cleaning or structural repairs.
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