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Early Victorian 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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Early Victorian Howard and Sons Tub Armchair

19th century
Description

An early 19th Century tub armchair by Howard and Sons, circa 1850–1870.

Of compact, low proportions, with a curved back, ring-turned front legs and swept rear legs. Retaining its original cope castors, with the rear leg stamped 8162 / 745.

A sturdy frame with a sprung seat, offered for reupholstery.

Width 70cm × Depth 79cm × Height 61cm

Width 2′4″ × Depth 2′7″ × Height 2′0″

Seat Height 36cm

Seat Height 1′2″

Date of Manufacture

Kontrast Antiques has dated this Victorian Tub Armchair to the 1850s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
61cm (24.02")
Width
70cm (27.56")
Depth
79cm (31.10")
Reference Numbers
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SA1245697
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Description
An early 19th Century tub armchair by Howard and Sons, circa 1850–1870.

Of compact, low proportions, with a curved back, ring-turned front legs and swept rear legs. Retaining its original cope castors, with the rear leg stamped 8162 / 745.

A sturdy frame with a sprung seat, offered for reupholstery.

Width 70cm × Depth 79cm × Height 61cm

Width 2′4″ × Depth 2′7″ × Height 2′0″

Seat Height 36cm

Seat Height 1′2″

Date of Manufacture

Kontrast Antiques has dated this Victorian Tub Armchair to the 1850s.

Height
61cm (24.02")
Width
70cm (27.56")
Depth
79cm (31.10")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1245697
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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Early Victorian Howard and Sons Tub Armchair

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WF17 8LL
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An early Victorian tub armchair with beige under-upholstery, a curved backrest, and turned wooden legs fitted with brass castors.
Early Victorian Howard and Sons Tub Armchair
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An early Victorian tub armchair with beige under-upholstery, a curved backrest, and turned wooden legs fitted with brass castors.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectArmchairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Calico, Brass
  • ColourBeige
  • MotifsCurved backrest, Turned legs, Brass castors
  • SizeH 61 cm (24 in) x W 70 cm (28 in) x D 79 cm (31 in)

FAQs

A Victorian tub armchair, also known as a barrel chair, features a continuous curved backrest that wraps around to form integrated arms, originating in the 19th century for low-slung, comfortable parlour seating.

Early Victorian armchairs generally utilise solid hardwood frames such as beech or mahogany, filled with natural horsehair and coil springs, set upon turned wooden legs fitted with brass castors.

Authentic Howard and Sons chairs typically feature stamped marks or serial numbers on the rear legs or brass castors, alongside distinctive monogrammed ticking under-fabric on original pieces.

A Victorian tub chair functions well as a focal accent piece, bringing historic texture and soft curves to a modern living area, reading nook, or bedroom corner when reupholstered in wool or velvet.

Preserve the wooden legs by cleaning with a soft cloth and applying beeswax, inspect castors regularly for smooth movement, and keep the upholstered frame away from direct sunlight and damp environments.
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