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Antique Howard & Sons Portarlington Large Sofa Original Ticking Upholstery
Royal House Antiques
for sale €29,250     $31,750
£25,000
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Antique Howard & Sons Portarlington Large Sofa Original Ticking Upholstery

1900 - 1920
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Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning exceptionally rare and original Howard & Son's circa 1910-1920 Portarlington three seat large sofa with duvet padded arms and feather and fibre filled cushions

Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it covers within the M25 only for the UK and local Europe only for international, if you would like an accurate quote please send me your postcode and I’ll provide you with the exact price

I have a large collection of very fine restored and original unrestored Howard & Son's seating listed under my other items

This is simply put the most comfortable sofa in the world, the arms back and base are all feather and fibre filled, you sink when seated in a similar manner to a very plump feather filled duvet, the fibre core allows the piece to retain its shape better than feathers alone and has been used by Howard for decades. The genuinely is the most comfortable sofa I have ever sat on and I have had thousands and thousands, this is the Tiger Woods, Michael Jordan, Sofia Vergara, Salma Hayek, James Dead, Ford GT40 of sofas, in other words the greatest of all time, never to be bettered!

Howard & Sons are simply put are the finest son and armchair makers in history, the Queen even has a private collection.

Physical Dimensions
Height
94.5cm (37.20")
Width
209cm (82.28")
Depth
84.5cm (33.27")
Declaration

Royal House Antiques has dated this Howard and Sons Sofa to the Edwardian era.

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SA810922
Description
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning exceptionally rare and original Howard & Son's circa 1910-1920 Portarlington three seat large sofa with duvet padded arms and feather and fibre filled cushions
fig 1. A Howard and Sons Portarlington sofa upholstered in a floral striped ticking fabric with tapered legs on brass casters.
fig 1. Antique Howard & Sons Portarlington Large Sofa Original Ticking Upholstery

Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it covers within the M25 only for the UK and local Europe only for international, if you would like an accurate quote please send me your postcode and I’ll provide you with the exact price

“
I have a large collection of very fine restored and original unrestored Howard & Son's seating listed under my other items.
Royal House Antiques
fig 2. A Howard and Sons Portarlington sofa upholstered in a floral striped ticking fabric with tapered legs on brass casters.
fig 2. Antique Howard & Sons Portarlington Large Sofa Original Ticking Upholstery

This is simply put the most comfortable sofa in the world, the arms back and base are all feather and fibre filled, you sink when seated in a similar manner to a very plump feather filled duvet, the fibre core allows the piece to retain its shape better than feathers alone and has been used by Howard for decades. The genuinely is the most comfortable sofa I have ever sat on and I have had thousands and thousands, this is the Tiger Woods, Michael Jordan, Sofia Vergara, Salma Hayek, James Dead, Ford GT40 of sofas, in other words the greatest of all time, never to be bettered!

Howard & Sons are simply put are the finest son and armchair makers in history, the Queen even has a private collection.

Height
94.5cm (37.20")
Width
209cm (82.28")
Depth
84.5cm (33.27")
Date of Manufacture

Royal House Antiques has dated this Howard and Sons Sofa to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA810922
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Royal house antiques is a privately-owned family ran company founded in wimbledon in 2012 by husband and wife james and iris thorpe

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Archive I A Howard and Sons Portarlington sofa upholstered in a floral striped ticking fabric with tapered legs on brass casters.

Antique Howard & Sons Portarlington Large Sofa Original Ticking Upholstery

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RH20 1DF
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A Howard and Sons Portarlington sofa upholstered in a floral striped ticking fabric with tapered legs on brass casters.
ANTIQUE HOWARD & SONS PORTARLINGTON LARGE SOFA ORIGINAL TICKING UPHOLSTERY
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A Howard and Sons Portarlington sofa upholstered in a floral striped ticking fabric with tapered legs on brass casters.
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FAQs

The Portarlington sofa is characterised by its low, deep seating profile, gently scrolled arms, and tapered wooden legs fitted with brass casters, originating from late 19th-century British cabinetmaking.

These pieces typically feature a solid hardwood frame, traditional coil spring seat construction with natural hair filling, and signature cotton ticking fabric or leather upholstery.

Authentic examples often feature stamped back legs with the makers name, stamped metal casters, and occasionally a woven fabric label stitched into the original ticking.

Pair a traditional ticking sofa with modern coffee tables, neutral wall paint, and contemporary lighting to create a balanced, layered aesthetic.

Vacuum gently using a soft brush attachment, position the piece away from direct sunlight to prevent colour fading, and consult a professional textile conservator for stain removal.
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