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C. 1880, Howard and Sons, (Blue) Armchair (English)
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C. 1880, Howard and Sons, (Blue) Armchair (English)

19th century
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C. 1880, Howard & Sons, Armchair (English).

This late Victorian, country house armchair by Howard & Sons is raised on turned walnut front legs and splayed rear legs, upon original brass Howard & Sons castors. The rear leg also bears the serial stock number, plus HOWARD & SONS LTD. BERNERS ST.

The chair is reported to have been reupholstered, circa 1975, in light blue Colefax and Fowler fabric, purchased from The Chintz Shop on Ebury Street in London.

CONDITION:

Overall the chair is in good structural condition with minor scratches to the legs. The fabric itself has stood the test of time and is in good condition. The glue holding the braid around the bottom has dried and browned and would benefit from a gentle clean.

PROVENANCE:

From the Estate of a Gentleman at a Manor House in Brighton.

Physical Dimensions
Height
91cm (35.83")
Width
74cm (29.13")
Depth
86cm (33.86")
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C. 1880, Howard & Sons, Armchair (English).
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This late Victorian, country house armchair by Howard & Sons is raised on turned walnut front legs and splayed rear legs, upon original brass Howard & Sons castors.
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The rear leg also bears the serial stock number, plus HOWARD & SONS LTD. BERNERS ST.

fig 1. A late Victorian Howard and Sons armchair upholstered in light blue paisley fabric, featuring button-tufted backrest detail, rolled arms, and turned wooden front legs with brass castors.
fig 1. C. 1880, Howard and Sons, (Blue) Armchair (English)

The chair is reported to have been reupholstered, circa 1975, in light blue Colefax and Fowler fabric, purchased from The Chintz Shop on Ebury Street in London.

CONDITION:

Overall the chair is in good structural condition with minor scratches to the legs. The fabric itself has stood the test of time and is in good condition. The glue holding the braid around the bottom has dried and browned and would benefit from a gentle clean.

PROVENANCE:

From the Estate of a Gentleman at a Manor House in Brighton.

Height
91cm (35.83")
Width
74cm (29.13")
Depth
86cm (33.86")
Date of Manufacture

White Space Antiques has dated this Howard and Sons Armchair to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1229030
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A late Victorian Howard and Sons armchair upholstered in light blue paisley fabric, featuring button-tufted backrest detail, rolled arms, and turned wooden front legs with brass castors.
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Archive I A late Victorian Howard and Sons armchair upholstered in light blue paisley fabric, featuring button-tufted backrest detail, rolled arms, and turned wooden front legs with brass castors.

C. 1880, Howard and Sons, (Blue) Armchair (English)

Archive II A late Victorian Howard and Sons armchair upholstered in light blue paisley fabric, featuring button-tufted backrest detail, rolled arms, and turned wooden front legs with brass castors. View II
Archive III A late Victorian Howard and Sons armchair upholstered in light blue paisley fabric, featuring button-tufted backrest detail, rolled arms, and turned wooden front legs with brass castors. View III
Archive IV A late Victorian Howard and Sons armchair upholstered in light blue paisley fabric, featuring button-tufted backrest detail, rolled arms, and turned wooden front legs with brass castors. View IV
Archive V A late Victorian Howard and Sons armchair upholstered in light blue paisley fabric, featuring button-tufted backrest detail, rolled arms, and turned wooden front legs with brass castors. View V
Archive VI A late Victorian Howard and Sons armchair upholstered in light blue paisley fabric, featuring button-tufted backrest detail, rolled arms, and turned wooden front legs with brass castors. View VI
Archive VII A late Victorian Howard and Sons armchair upholstered in light blue paisley fabric, featuring button-tufted backrest detail, rolled arms, and turned wooden front legs with brass castors. View VII
Archive VIII A late Victorian Howard and Sons armchair upholstered in light blue paisley fabric, featuring button-tufted backrest detail, rolled arms, and turned wooden front legs with brass castors. View VIII
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A late Victorian Howard and Sons armchair upholstered in light blue paisley fabric, featuring button-tufted backrest detail, rolled arms, and turned wooden front legs with brass castors.
C. 1880, Howard and Sons, (Blue) Armchair (English)
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A late Victorian Howard and Sons armchair upholstered in light blue paisley fabric, featuring button-tufted backrest detail, rolled arms, and turned wooden front legs with brass castors.
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Howard & Sons armchairs, originating in nineteenth-century London, are defined by low profile frames, deep seats, coil-spring construction, and high-density down padding designed for relaxed seating.

Victorian armchairs utilised hardwood frames, typically oak or beech, fitted with steel coil springs, horsehair, and feather or down padding, completed with turned walnut or mahogany legs on brass castors.

Authentic pieces usually feature stamped rear legs with the makers name and location, castors engraved with the company name, or original cotton ticking bearing the Howard & Sons monogram.

Positioning a patterned Victorian armchair alongside modern minimalist side tables or neutral architectural elements creates a balanced focal point within contemporary or transitional interior schemes.

Fabric upholstery requires regular low-suction vacuuming and protection from direct sunlight, while wooden legs benefit from light waxing and castors should be kept free of dust.
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