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Rare Howard & Sons Ramsden Sofa
For sale by William James Antiques
for sale €23,166     $25,146
£19,800

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Rare Howard & Sons Ramsden Sofa

19th century
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A rare Howard & Sons 'Ramsden' model sofa. Beautifully re-upholstered and recovered in our H&S ticking. Retaining all of the original horsehair and Siege de Duvet down and feather cushions. Having a sprung back and seat and raised on ball and claw feet with a hand carved frieze. This luxurious sofa offering the ultimate comfort and in superb condition throughout. Stamped 'Howard & Sons Ltd', Berners St, London. English, Circa 1900.

Dimensions: Height: 77.5 cm - 30 1/2 Inches, Width: 183 cm - 72 Inches, Depth: 91.5 cm - 36 Inches

Price inclusive of courier delivery within England & Wales

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William James Antiques has dated this Howard Sons Ramsden Sofa to the 19th Century.

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A rare Howard & Sons 'Ramsden' model sofa. Beautifully re-upholstered and recovered in our H&S ticking. Retaining all of the original horsehair and Siege de Duvet down and feather cushions. Having a sprung back and seat and raised on ball and claw feet with a hand carved frieze. This luxurious sofa offering the ultimate comfort and in superb condition throughout. Stamped 'Howard & Sons Ltd', Berners St, London. English, Circa 1900.

Dimensions: Height: 77.5 cm - 30 1/2 Inches, Width: 183 cm - 72 Inches, Depth: 91.5 cm - 36 Inches

Price inclusive of courier delivery within England & Wales

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William James Antiques has dated this Howard Sons Ramsden Sofa to the 19th Century.

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A two-seater upholstered sofa featuring sage green and cream patterned fabric with carved mahogany cabriole front legs.
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Archive I A two-seater upholstered sofa featuring sage green and cream patterned fabric with carved mahogany cabriole front legs.

Rare Howard & Sons Ramsden Sofa

Archive II A two-seater upholstered sofa featuring sage green and cream patterned fabric with carved mahogany cabriole front legs. View II
Archive III A two-seater upholstered sofa featuring sage green and cream patterned fabric with carved mahogany cabriole front legs. View III
Archive IV A two-seater upholstered sofa featuring sage green and cream patterned fabric with carved mahogany cabriole front legs. View IV
Archive V A two-seater upholstered sofa featuring sage green and cream patterned fabric with carved mahogany cabriole front legs. View V
Archive VI A two-seater upholstered sofa featuring sage green and cream patterned fabric with carved mahogany cabriole front legs. View VI
Archive VII A two-seater upholstered sofa featuring sage green and cream patterned fabric with carved mahogany cabriole front legs. View VII
Archive VIII A two-seater upholstered sofa featuring sage green and cream patterned fabric with carved mahogany cabriole front legs. View VIII
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William James Antiques
Telephone 01603 736947
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Coltishall
Norfolk
United Kingdom

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A two-seater upholstered sofa featuring sage green and cream patterned fabric with carved mahogany cabriole front legs.
Rare Howard & Sons Ramsden Sofa
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A two-seater upholstered sofa featuring sage green and cream patterned fabric with carved mahogany cabriole front legs.
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  • ObjectSofas
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Cotton Fabric, Feather Fill
  • ColourGreen and Cream
  • MotifsCarved cabriole legs, Scrolled arms, Patterned upholstery, Deep seat cushions

This 19th-century Victorian sofa is the 'Ramsden' model by Howard & Sons, made in English mahogany with cotton fabric and feather fill. The piece is upholstered in green and cream patterned ticking, retaining its original horsehair and down-and-feather cushions. It features a sprung back and deep seat cushions, scrolled arms, a hand-carved wooden frieze along the base, and ball and claw feet on carved cabriole legs. The wood displays a warm dark timber finish, and the frame bears a manufacturer stamp. Measuring 183 cm wide, 91.5 cm deep and 77.5 cm high, this two-seater sofa provides a traditional English country house aesthetic suitable for formal reception rooms, libraries or drawing rooms.

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The Ramsden sofa model features a low backrest with outward-sweeping, padded arms and a deep seating area. Typically manufactured in England during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, these sofas prioritize proportional depth and supportive coil-sprung construction.

Traditional construction relies on a solid beech wood frame fitted with hand-lashed steel coil springs, natural horsehair padding, and feather-filled seat cushions. Front legs are usually crafted from turned or carved mahogany fitted with brass castors.

Authentic pieces often bear stamped numbers on the inside of the rear legs, along with stamped brass castors carrying the makers mark. The inner lining fabric or original ticking frequently features the embroidered monogram or logo of the firm.

A traditional patterned sofa can act as an anchor piece in neutral modern rooms. Pairing structured period seating with minimalist lighting, contemporary art, or simple geometric rugs creates a balanced, layered aesthetic.

Vacuum the fabric regularly on a low suction setting using a soft brush attachment to prevent dust build-up. Exposed mahogany legs should be kept clean with a dry microfibre cloth and conditioned annually with natural beeswax.
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