6716

c.1900 Howard & Son Bridgewater Armchair

With square tapered walnut legs with four

stamped Howard & Son castors.

Back leg stamped & numbered. Upholstered

In Howard ticking.

31”w x 33”h x 31”d

78cm w x 84cm h x 78cm d

Items can be delivered by independent carrier but please note NOT all items are at 31 Cheap Street. Please call before visiting the showroom especially if you are coming a long way.

Date of Manufacture

Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture has dated this Howard Sons Bridgewater Armchair to the Edwardian era.

Physical Dimensions

Height

84cm (33.07")

Width

78cm (30.71")

Depth

78cm (30.71")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1245253

Dealers Internal Reference

6716

Dealers Notes

We have a huge shop in the heart of Sherborne with high street one end and access and parking at the rear. We are open Monday to Saturday 10am to 5pm

Description

6716

c.1900 Howard & Son Bridgewater Armchair

With square tapered walnut legs with four

stamped Howard & Son castors.

Back leg stamped & numbered. Upholstered

In Howard ticking.

31”w x 33”h x 31”d

78cm w x 84cm h x 78cm d

Items can be delivered by independent carrier but please note NOT all items are at 31 Cheap Street. Please call before visiting the showroom especially if you are coming a long way.

Date of Manufacture

Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture has dated this Howard Sons Bridgewater Armchair to the Edwardian era.

Physical Dimensions

Height

84cm (33.07")

Width

78cm (30.71")

Depth

78cm (30.71")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1245253

Dealers Internal Ref

6716

About the Dealer

Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture

Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2010

Dealer Profile

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Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture

Telephone 01935 815 209

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31 Cheap Street
Sherborne
Dorset
DT9 3PU
United Kingdom

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ObjectArmchairs
Period1900 - 1920
StyleEdwardian
MaterialMahogany, Cotton, Brass
ColourCream and Light Blue
MotifsSet-back arms, square tapered legs, brass castors, loose seat cushion
SizeH 84 cm (33 in) x W 78 cm (31 in) x D 78 cm (31 in)

FAQs

A Bridgewater armchair is a classic upholstered lounge chair characteristically featuring a low, softly angled back, set-back padded arms, and a deep, loose seat cushion. Originating in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, this design became synonymous with high-end English upholstery makers.

Traditional armchairs from this period were constructed with a solid hardwood internal frame, such as beech or oak, featuring hand-tied coil springs and natural fillings like horsehair and feather down. The legs were commonly crafted from mahogany or walnut, fitted with brass castors for ease of movement.

Authentic Howard and Sons pieces are typically identified by stamped marks on the inside of the rear legs or brass castors, which often display the company name and location. Additionally, original upholstery from the maker frequently features branded monogram ticking fabric on the frame beneath outer covers.

A traditional upholstered armchair can be styled alongside contemporary side tables and streamlined lighting to create a balanced reading corner. Introducing textured throws or neutral upholstery allows the historic silhouette to integrate naturally within modern colour schemes.

Regular gentle vacuuming with a soft brush attachment removes surface dust from fabric upholstery without disturbing delicate fibres. Wooden legs should be periodically polished with natural beeswax, while brass castors require gentle wiping to prevent tarnish and grit accumulation.