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Howard and Sons Serpentine Chesterfield Sofa 19thc
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Howard and Sons Serpentine Chesterfield Sofa 19thc

1900 - 1920
Description

A generously proportioned serpentine Chesterfield sofa by Howard and Sons, dating to circa 1900.

The sofa has a low, continuous back sweeping into substantial scroll arms, above a broad serpentine seat rail. It stands on finely turned front legs and swept rear legs with castors.

The front castors are stamped “Howard and Sons Ltd, London”, while the rear leg carries the numbers 14444 and 3440. These markings, together with the characteristic leg turning, construction and proportions, confirm the maker.

The seat retains traditional upholstery with a sprung foundation and medium firm horsehair edge. The frame is sound, with no repairs found, and is presently covered in plain calico lining ready for upholstery in a fabric of the purchaser’s choice.

Width 198cm × Depth 92cm × Height 67cm

Width 6′6″ × Depth 3′0″ × Height 2′2″

Seat Width 138cm × Seat Depth 60cm × Seat Height 38cm

Seat Width 4′6″ × Seat Depth 2′0″ × Seat Height 1′3″

Date of Manufacture

Kontrast Antiques has dated this Howard Sons Serpentine Sofa to the 1900s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
67cm (26.38")
Width
198cm (77.95")
Depth
92cm (36.22")
Reference Numbers
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SA1245501
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Description
A generously proportioned serpentine Chesterfield sofa by Howard and Sons, dating to circa 1900.
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The sofa has a low, continuous back sweeping into substantial scroll arms, above a broad serpentine seat rail.
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It stands on finely turned front legs and swept rear legs with castors.

fig 1. A nineteenth-century serpentine Howard and Sons style sofa featuring off-white calico upholstery, rolled arms, and turned wooden legs with brass castors.
fig 1. Howard and Sons Serpentine Chesterfield Sofa 19thc

The front castors are stamped “Howard and Sons Ltd, London”, while the rear leg carries the numbers 14444 and 3440. These markings, together with the characteristic leg turning, construction and proportions, confirm the maker.

fig 2. A nineteenth-century serpentine Howard and Sons style sofa featuring off-white calico upholstery, rolled arms, and turned wooden legs with brass castors.
fig 2. Howard and Sons Serpentine Chesterfield Sofa 19thc

The seat retains traditional upholstery with a sprung foundation and medium firm horsehair edge. The frame is sound, with no repairs found, and is presently covered in plain calico lining ready for upholstery in a fabric of the purchaser’s choice.

Width 198cm × Depth 92cm × Height 67cm

Width 6′6″ × Depth 3′0″ × Height 2′2″

Seat Width 138cm × Seat Depth 60cm × Seat Height 38cm

Seat Width 4′6″ × Seat Depth 2′0″ × Seat Height 1′3″

Date of Manufacture

Kontrast Antiques has dated this Howard Sons Serpentine Sofa to the 1900s.

Height
67cm (26.38")
Width
198cm (77.95")
Depth
92cm (36.22")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1245501
Kontrast Antiques
Kontrast Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2023

Here at kontrast.antiques, we mainly concentrate on antique english country house sofas & armchairs. Especially howard & sons seating.

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Archive I A nineteenth-century serpentine Howard and Sons style sofa featuring off-white calico upholstery, rolled arms, and turned wooden legs with brass castors.

Howard and Sons Serpentine Chesterfield Sofa 19thc

Archive II A nineteenth-century serpentine Howard and Sons style sofa featuring off-white calico upholstery, rolled arms, and turned wooden legs with brass castors. View II
Archive III A nineteenth-century serpentine Howard and Sons style sofa featuring off-white calico upholstery, rolled arms, and turned wooden legs with brass castors. View III
Archive IV A nineteenth-century serpentine Howard and Sons style sofa featuring off-white calico upholstery, rolled arms, and turned wooden legs with brass castors. View IV
Archive V A nineteenth-century serpentine Howard and Sons style sofa featuring off-white calico upholstery, rolled arms, and turned wooden legs with brass castors. View V
Archive VI A nineteenth-century serpentine Howard and Sons style sofa featuring off-white calico upholstery, rolled arms, and turned wooden legs with brass castors. View VI
Archive VII A nineteenth-century serpentine Howard and Sons style sofa featuring off-white calico upholstery, rolled arms, and turned wooden legs with brass castors. View VII
Archive VIII A nineteenth-century serpentine Howard and Sons style sofa featuring off-white calico upholstery, rolled arms, and turned wooden legs with brass castors. View VIII
Archive IX A nineteenth-century serpentine Howard and Sons style sofa featuring off-white calico upholstery, rolled arms, and turned wooden legs with brass castors. View IX
Archive X A nineteenth-century serpentine Howard and Sons style sofa featuring off-white calico upholstery, rolled arms, and turned wooden legs with brass castors. View X
Archive XI A nineteenth-century serpentine Howard and Sons style sofa featuring off-white calico upholstery, rolled arms, and turned wooden legs with brass castors. View XI
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Telephone 07376 595720
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Bradford Road
Batley
West Yorkshire
WF17 8LL
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A nineteenth-century serpentine Howard and Sons style sofa featuring off-white calico upholstery, rolled arms, and turned wooden legs with brass castors.
Howard and Sons Serpentine Chesterfield Sofa 19thC
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A nineteenth-century serpentine Howard and Sons style sofa featuring off-white calico upholstery, rolled arms, and turned wooden legs with brass castors.
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  • ObjectSofas & Settees
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialWalnut, Calico, Brass, Steel
  • ColourOff-White
  • MotifsSerpentine front, Rolled arms, Turned legs, Brass castors
  • SizeH 67 cm (26 in) x W 198 cm (78 in) x D 92 cm (36 in)

A Victorian serpentine Chesterfield sofa by Howard and Sons, dating to circa 1900, is constructed from walnut, calico, brass, and steel in an off-white colour. The piece presents a low, continuous back sweeping into substantial rolled scroll arms, above a broad serpentine seat rail. It stands on turned wooden legs fitted with brass castors. The front castors are stamped with the maker's name, while the rear leg carries numbers. The seat retains a traditional sprung foundation and a medium firm horsehair edge, covered in plain calico lining. The sound frame has no repairs. Measuring 67 cm high, 198 cm wide, and 92 cm deep, this generous sofa suits a drawing room, study, or living space within an English country house interior, ready to be upholstered in a fabric of the purchaser's choice.

FAQs

Pieces from this maker typically feature high-grade coil spring construction, hardwood frames, precise serpentine or curved silhouettes, turned timber legs, and stamped brass castors.

Traditional construction involved solid beech or oak internal frames, hand-tied steel coil springs, horsehair and fibre padding, woven hessian, and cast brass fittings.

Authentic pieces are identified by maker stamps or impressions on the rear castors and timber legs, along with signature branded ticking fabric underneath the main upholstery layers.

A serpentine sofa functions as a focal point when placed central to a room layout, paired with clean-lined modern lighting and complementary textured woven textiles.

Vacuum calico or fabric coverings using a soft brush attachment, polish turned timber legs with natural beeswax, and check brass castors regularly to prevent stiffening.
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