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

19th century
Description

A rare English tub armchair by Howard and Sons, with a broad flared back sweeping into low scroll arms - higher on one side.

Raised on short ring turned front legs and swept rear legs, all on cope leather wheeled castors. Number stamped to the rear leg.

With the original down feather seat cushion and a surviving section of Howard and Sons monogrammed lining to one arm.

A compact, elegantly shaped chair with a sturdy frame, offered for reupholstery.

Overall measurements: Width 73cm × depth 68cm × height 75cm.

Seat: Width 47cm × depth 50cm × height 43cm.

Overall: Width 28¾in × depth 26¾in × height 29½in.

Seat: Width 18½in × depth 19¾in × height 17in.

Date of Manufacture

Kontrast Antiques has dated this Howard and Sons Tub Armchair to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
75cm (29.53")
Width
73cm (28.74")
Depth
68cm (26.77")
Reference Numbers
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SA1245506
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Description
A rare English tub armchair by Howard and Sons, with a broad flared back sweeping into low scroll arms - higher on one side.

Raised on short ring turned front legs and swept rear legs, all on cope leather wheeled castors. Number stamped to the rear leg.

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With the original down feather seat cushion and a surviving section of Howard and Sons monogrammed lining to one arm.
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fig 1. An antique tub armchair in calico under-upholstery with turned wood front legs on brass castors and a thick seat cushion.
fig 1. Howard and Sons Tub Armchair

A compact, elegantly shaped chair with a sturdy frame, offered for reupholstery.

Overall measurements: Width 73cm × depth 68cm × height 75cm.

Seat: Width 47cm × depth 50cm × height 43cm.

Overall: Width 28¾in × depth 26¾in × height 29½in.

Seat: Width 18½in × depth 19¾in × height 17in.

Date of Manufacture

Kontrast Antiques has dated this Howard and Sons Tub Armchair to the 19th Century.

Height
75cm (29.53")
Width
73cm (28.74")
Depth
68cm (26.77")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1245506
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 An antique tub armchair in calico under-upholstery with turned wood front legs on brass castors and a thick seat cushion.

Howard and Sons Tub Armchair

Archive II An antique tub armchair in calico under-upholstery with turned wood front legs on brass castors and a thick seat cushion. View II
Archive III An antique tub armchair in calico under-upholstery with turned wood front legs on brass castors and a thick seat cushion. View III
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Archive V An antique tub armchair in calico under-upholstery with turned wood front legs on brass castors and a thick seat cushion. View V
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Archive VII An antique tub armchair in calico under-upholstery with turned wood front legs on brass castors and a thick seat cushion. View VII
Archive VIII An antique tub armchair in calico under-upholstery with turned wood front legs on brass castors and a thick seat cushion. View VIII
Archive IX An antique tub armchair in calico under-upholstery with turned wood front legs on brass castors and a thick seat cushion. View IX
Archive X An antique tub armchair in calico under-upholstery with turned wood front legs on brass castors and a thick seat cushion. View X
Archive XI An antique tub armchair in calico under-upholstery with turned wood front legs on brass castors and a thick seat cushion. View XI
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Telephone 07376 595720
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Carlinghow Mills
Bradford Road
Batley
West Yorkshire
WF17 8LL
United Kingdom

By appointment only.
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An antique tub armchair in calico under-upholstery with turned wood front legs on brass castors and a thick seat cushion.
Howard and Sons Tub Armchair
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An antique tub armchair in calico under-upholstery with turned wood front legs on brass castors and a thick seat cushion.
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  • ObjectArmchairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Calico, Brass
  • ColourCream, Brown
  • MotifsCurved backrest, Turned legs, Brass castors, Deep seat cushion
  • SizeH 75 cm (30 in) x W 73 cm (29 in) x D 68 cm (27 in)

This 19th-century Victorian tub armchair by Howard and Sons is an English Country House style seating piece finished in cream calico and brown mahogany. The chair has a curved backrest, a deep seat cushion, turned legs, and brass castors. Visible details include exposed wooden frames, worn fabric edges showing the inner stuffing, and slightly asymmetrical scroll arms that sit higher on one side. The overall dimensions measure 75 cm high, 73 cm wide, and 68 cm deep. Placed in a living room, study, or bedroom, the armchair serves as an occasional seat or reading chair. The piece is offered in its raw under-upholstered state, making it suitable for custom recovering to suit various interior schemes.

FAQs

Originating in 19th-century London, Howard and Sons tub armchairs feature a curved, semi-circular backrest that merges into integral armrests, traditionally built on a beech or mahogany frame.

These armchairs typically incorporate coil springs, horsehair padding, feather-filled cushions, and turned hardwood legs fitted with brass castors.

Authentic pieces often display stamped back legs featuring the makers name and address, along with branded brass castors and original fabric lining.

Positioned as an accent chair in a living room or bedroom corner, a tub armchair pairs well with modern side tables and neutral textiles to balance historical and contemporary elements.

Keep the wooden legs conditioned with natural beeswax, vacuum calico or outer fabric gently with a soft brush attachment, and keep the frame out of direct sunlight to prevent deterioration.
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