A charming original bedroom or 'slipper' chair by Howard & Sons.

Circa, 1850.

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

Professionally and traditionally upholstered in a striking blue Howard and Sons cotton fabric, the exact specification of the original found on the chair, featuring a deep buttoned back rest.

Great form and comfort, structurally very good.

Provenance: Sandford Orcas Manor

Seat Height: 38cm

Physical Dimensions

Height

93cm (36.61")

Width

62cm (24.41")

Depth

80cm (31.50")

Declaration

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

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1225491

Description

A charming original bedroom or 'slipper' chair by Howard & Sons.

Circa, 1850.

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

William Carr Antiques

fig 1. A low-seated Victorian slipper chair upholstered in blue and white patterned fabric with a button-tufted back and turned mahogany front legs on brass castors. — fig 1. Howard & Sons Bedroom Chair

Professionally and traditionally upholstered in a striking blue Howard and Sons cotton fabric, the exact specification of the original found on the chair, featuring a deep buttoned back rest.

Great form and comfort, structurally very good.

Provenance: Sandford Orcas Manor

Seat Height: 38cm

Physical Dimensions

Height

93cm (36.61")

Width

62cm (24.41")

Depth

80cm (31.50")

Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1225491

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William Carr Antiques

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ObjectAccent Chairs
Period19th century
StyleVictorian
MaterialMahogany, Cotton, Brass
ColourBlue, White
MotifsButton-tufted back, Turned legs, Brass castors, Scroll back
SizeH 93 cm (37 in) x W 62 cm (24 in) x D 80 cm (31 in)

This nineteenth-century Victorian bedroom or slipper chair by Howard & Sons follows an English Country House design style. The mahogany frame has turned front legs and brass castors. The low seat and button-tufted scroll back are upholstered in blue and white cotton fabric. The piece measures 93 cm high, 62 cm wide, and 80 cm deep, with a seat height of 38 cm. In a contemporary home, this accent chair works well in a bedroom or a living room for seating. The traditional upholstery and sturdy structure provide a comfortable sit while adding a classic aesthetic to the interior space.

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A slipper chair is an armless upholstered chair with short legs that originated in the 18th century and became widely popular during the Victorian era for use in dressing rooms and bedrooms.

Victorian upholstered seating typically features a solid hardwood frame, such as mahogany or beech, sprung seats with natural horsehair or fibre padding, and turned timber legs fitted with brass castors.

Authentic Howard & Sons chairs usually feature maker stamps on the inside of the rear legs, stamped brass castors, and original ticking fabric printed with the company name on the underside.

A Victorian slipper chair functions well as an accent piece in a master bedroom corner, a dressing room, or alongside a contemporary sofa in a living area to add historic texture.

Keep the chair away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent fabric fading and timber drying, vacuum gently with a soft brush attachment, and polish wooden legs with natural beeswax.