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A fabulous pair of Howard & Sons Willoughby armchairs. These deep seated shapely armchairs having a sprung seat and back with down feather cushions. Raised on walnut legs with stamped Howard & Sons brass castors. Lovely original condition throughout with faded H&S ticking, stamped "Howard & Sons Ltd, Berners St, London" and numbered back legs. English, Circa 1900.

Dimensions: Height: 91.5 cm - 36 Inches, Width: 78.75 cm - 31 Inches, Depth: 91.5 cm - 36 Inches

Price inclusive of courier delivery within England & Wales

Date of Manufacture

William James Antiques has dated these Howard and Sons Armchairs to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions

Height

91.5cm (36.02")

Width

78.8cm (31.02")

Depth

91.5cm (36.02")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1135174

Description

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Lovely original condition throughout with faded H&S ticking, stamped "Howard & Sons Ltd, Berners St, London" and numbered back legs.

William James Antiques

English, Circa 1900.

Dimensions: Height: 91.5 cm - 36 Inches, Width: 78.75 cm - 31 Inches, Depth: 91.5 cm - 36 Inches

Price inclusive of courier delivery within England & Wales

Date of Manufacture

William James Antiques has dated these Howard and Sons Armchairs to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions

Height

91.5cm (36.02")

Width

78.8cm (31.02")

Depth

91.5cm (36.02")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1135174

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William James Antiques

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Norfolk
United Kingdom

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ObjectArmchairs
Period19th century
StyleVictorian
MaterialMahogany, Brass, Upholstery Fabric, Horsehair
ColourMulticolour
MotifsTurned wooden legs, Brass castors, Tightly rolled arms, Sprung upholstery
SizeH 91.5 cm (36 in) x W 78.8 cm (31 in) x D 91.5 cm (36 in)

FAQs

Howard and Sons was established in London in the early 19th century and became renowned for producing exceptionally high-quality upholstered furniture, patented designs, and supplying pieces to royal households and prominent residences.

Authentic pieces typically feature robust beech frames, traditional hand-tied coil spring systems, horsehair stuffing, and heavy ticking, supported by turned timber legs fitted with brass castors.

Genuine pieces often feature stamped or numbered brass castors, paper manufacturer labels on the webbing or underframe, and distinctive structural proportions characteristic of late 19th-century London cabinet making.

They serve as exceptional statement seating in contemporary living spaces, pairing effectively with minimalist architectural elements, neutral walls, and contrasting textures to highlight their heritage design.

Protect the fabric from direct sunlight to prevent fading, vacuum gently using a low-suction attachment, and ensure the wooden frame and brass castors are kept dry and treated with appropriate conservation methods.