Howard Style Upholstered Armchair 19th Century

Name: Howard Style Armchair
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1227350
Price: 1500 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectArmchairs
Period19th century
StyleVictorian
MaterialHardwood, Calico, Feather, Brass
ColourCream
MotifsTurned legs, Brass castors, Deep seat, Low padded arms
SizeH 73 cm (29 in) x W 71 cm (28 in) x D 94 cm (37 in)

This Victorian Howard style armchair is a classic piece of English country house seating, upholstered in a pale cream calico fabric over a deep, sprung frame. The chair features low padded arms, a plump pillowed backrest, and dark turned wooden front legs terminating in small brass castors. Visible details include exposed calico tacks, visible hessian-style side webbing, and some areas of fraying and wear to the unﬁnished under-upholstery. The item measures 73 cm high, 71 cm wide, and 94 cm deep in practical terms. In a modern home, this armchair works well placed in a traditional living room, a cosy study, or a quiet reading corner, providing comfortable low seating. It suits both formal country interiors and relaxed eclectic spaces as an occasional chair or a restoration project ready for a final decorative top cover.

FAQs

A Howard style armchair is a traditional upholstered lounge chair modelled after the iconic 19th-century designs of London cabinetmaker Howard & Sons. These chairs are renowned for their comfortable proportions, featuring deep seats, low padded arms, and short turned front legs fitted with brass castors.

Authentic and traditional Howard style chairs are constructed using solid hardwood frames, hand-tied coil springs, horsehair filling, and down or feather-filled seat cushions. Front legs are typically crafted from turned walnut, mahogany, or oak and fitted with solid brass castors.

Original Howard & Sons pieces often feature stamped markings on the inside of the rear legs or on the brass castors themselves. Additionally, authentic pieces frequently retained branded monogram ticking on the undersides or inner canvas lining.

A Howard style chair can be integrated into contemporary spaces by upholstering it in neutral linen, boucle, or bold geometric fabrics. Placing it alongside modern side tables and minimalist lighting creates a balanced contrast between traditional craftsmanship and modern design.

To maintain the shape and comfort of feather-filled cushions, plumping and rotating them regularly is essential. The timber legs and brass castors should be dusted with a microfibre cloth, while metal components can be occasionally polished to prevent excessive tarnish.

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