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Mid 19th Century Howard & Sons Sofa C1850
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for sale €4,388     $4,763
£3,750
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Mid 19th Century Howard & Sons Sofa C1850

19th century
Description

A tiny and very useful mid 19th century country house sofa by Howard & Sons - London, England. The walnut frame raised on ebonized walnut legs with the original Cope & Collinson brass casters. Retaining its original horsehair innards to the back and with a later added seat which would benefit from being replaced.

Structurally in good order and for upholstery.

There are a few areas of the seat rails with missing pieces which will be professionally restored before it leaves us. These are only cosmetic and do not affect its structure. The original stretcher is missing but we have a template from an original Howard & Sons sofa and this will also be replaced.

As with all our upholstered seating we do offer upholstery should you wish.

38cm seat height

Physical Dimensions
Height
73cm (28.74")
Width
125cm (49.21")
Depth
76cm (29.92")
Declaration

Desired Effect Antiques Ltd has dated this Howard and Sons Sofa to the 1850s.

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SA1240398
Dealers Internal Reference
2119
Description
A tiny and very useful mid 19th century country house sofa by Howard & Sons - London, England. The walnut frame raised on ebonized walnut legs with the original Cope & Collinson brass casters.
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Retaining its original horsehair innards to the back and with a later added seat which would benefit from being replaced.
Desired Effect Antiques Ltd
fig 1. Mid-19th century Victorian Howard & Sons curved-back sofa stripped to its calico and hessian under-upholstery with turned front legs on brass castors.
fig 1. Mid 19th Century Howard & Sons Sofa C1850

Structurally in good order and for upholstery.

There are a few areas of the seat rails with missing pieces which will be professionally restored before it leaves us. These are only cosmetic and do not affect its structure. The original stretcher is missing but we have a template from an original Howard & Sons sofa and this will also be replaced.

As with all our upholstered seating we do offer upholstery should you wish.

38cm seat height

Height
73cm (28.74")
Width
125cm (49.21")
Depth
76cm (29.92")
Date of Manufacture

Desired Effect Antiques Ltd has dated this Howard and Sons Sofa to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1240398
Dealers Internal Ref
2119
Desired Effect Antiques Ltd
Desired Effect Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2023

We deal in a range of pieces such as tables, storage and seating, ranging from the 18th through to the mid 20th century.

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Archive I Mid-19th century Victorian Howard & Sons curved-back sofa stripped to its calico and hessian under-upholstery with turned front legs on brass castors.

Mid 19th Century Howard & Sons Sofa C1850

Archive II Mid-19th century Victorian Howard & Sons curved-back sofa stripped to its calico and hessian under-upholstery with turned front legs on brass castors. View II
Archive III Mid-19th century Victorian Howard & Sons curved-back sofa stripped to its calico and hessian under-upholstery with turned front legs on brass castors. View III
Archive IV Mid-19th century Victorian Howard & Sons curved-back sofa stripped to its calico and hessian under-upholstery with turned front legs on brass castors. View IV
Archive V Mid-19th century Victorian Howard & Sons curved-back sofa stripped to its calico and hessian under-upholstery with turned front legs on brass castors. View V
Archive VI Mid-19th century Victorian Howard & Sons curved-back sofa stripped to its calico and hessian under-upholstery with turned front legs on brass castors. View VI
Archive VII Mid-19th century Victorian Howard & Sons curved-back sofa stripped to its calico and hessian under-upholstery with turned front legs on brass castors. View VII
Archive VIII Mid-19th century Victorian Howard & Sons curved-back sofa stripped to its calico and hessian under-upholstery with turned front legs on brass castors. View VIII
Archive IX Mid-19th century Victorian Howard & Sons curved-back sofa stripped to its calico and hessian under-upholstery with turned front legs on brass castors. View IX
Archive X Mid-19th century Victorian Howard & Sons curved-back sofa stripped to its calico and hessian under-upholstery with turned front legs on brass castors. View X
Archive XI Mid-19th century Victorian Howard & Sons curved-back sofa stripped to its calico and hessian under-upholstery with turned front legs on brass castors. View XI
Archive XII Mid-19th century Victorian Howard & Sons curved-back sofa stripped to its calico and hessian under-upholstery with turned front legs on brass castors. View XII
Archive XIII Mid-19th century Victorian Howard & Sons curved-back sofa stripped to its calico and hessian under-upholstery with turned front legs on brass castors. View XIII
Archive XIV Mid-19th century Victorian Howard & Sons curved-back sofa stripped to its calico and hessian under-upholstery with turned front legs on brass castors. View XIV
Archive XV Mid-19th century Victorian Howard & Sons curved-back sofa stripped to its calico and hessian under-upholstery with turned front legs on brass castors. View XV
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Desired Effect Antiques Ltd

Desired Effect Antiques Ltd
Telephone 07926 880796
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Carlinghow mills
West Yorkshire
United Kingdom
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Mid-19th century Victorian Howard & Sons curved-back sofa stripped to its calico and hessian under-upholstery with turned front legs on brass castors.
Mid 19th Century Howard & Sons Sofa c1850
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Mid-19th century Victorian Howard & Sons curved-back sofa stripped to its calico and hessian under-upholstery with turned front legs on brass castors.
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  • ObjectSofas
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialBeech, Hessian, Calico, Brass
  • ColourBeige
  • MotifsCurved back, Turned front legs, Brass castors, Deep seat
  • SizeH 73 cm (29 in) x W 125 cm (49 in) x D 76 cm (30 in)

This mid-nineteenth century Victorian sofa by Howard and Sons of London is constructed from a walnut frame raised on ebonised walnut turned front legs fitted with original Cope and Collinson brass castors. It features a curved back, a deep seat, and retains its original horsehair innards to the back alongside later added seat upholstery and incomplete hessian and calico coverings in beige. The exposed wooden frame displays cosmetic missing sections to the seat rails, and the dimensions measure 73 cm high, 125 cm wide, and 76 cm deep with a 38 cm seat height. Positioned in an English country house interior, this small two-seater sofa suits a living room, drawing room, or bedroom as a project piece for full professional reupholstery. It requires restoration work including the replacement of the seat, the missing original stretcher, and cosmetic timber repairs before use. Buyers can place it against a living room wall or near a fireplace to bring authentic period character and seating to a traditional or eclectic interior scheme.

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Founded in London during the early 19th century, Howard & Sons became premier cabinetmakers and upholsterers famous for their deep-seated sofas and armchairs. Their innovative coil-sprung upholstery and superior timber frames earned them royal warrants and international acclaim throughout the Victorian era.

Authentic 19th-century sofas of this style feature seasoned beechwood or oak internal frames, webbed foundations, hand-tied steel coil springs, horsehair filling, and calico under-upholstery. The front legs are typically turned hardwood fitted with solid brass castors.

Authentic pieces are commonly stamped with Howard & Sons Ltd or Howard Chair Co. along the inner rear leg or on the brass castors. Original upholstery often features monogrammed ticking fabric, while structural markers include stamped serial numbers on the wood.

An antique sofa frame can be reupholstered in contemporary linen, mohair, or velvet to blend historic craftsmanship with modern aesthetic schemes. Positioned in a living room, drawing room, or master bedroom, the classical silhouette grounds both traditional and eclectic spaces.

Keep timber legs clean with a soft microfibre cloth and apply beeswax periodically to maintain the wood finish. Castors should be kept clean and lightly oiled if stiff, while upholstered surfaces require regular vacuuming with a soft brush attachment away from direct sunlight.
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