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A Deep Seated 19th Century Howard Style Armchair
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A Deep Seated 19th Century Howard Style Armchair

19th century
Sold 29 April 2025 · Arthur Rawes Antiques
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A deep seated country house Howard style armchair dating to the second half of the 19th century. The armchair sits on turned mahogany legs to the front and mahogany legs to the rear all with quality brass castors. The armchair has deep proportions and is large in size making it very comfortable, it has a teal upholstery all in good order with some slight wear.

Overall Width - 89cm

Overall Back Height - 90cm

Overall Depth - 105cm

Seat Height - 42cm

Seat Depth - 69cm

Front Seat Width - 53cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
90cm (35.43")
Width
89cm (35.04")
Depth
105cm (41.34")
Declaration

Arthur Rawes Antiques has dated this Howard Style Armchair to the 19th Century.

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SA904277
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A deep seated country house Howard style armchair dating to the second half of the 19th century.
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The armchair sits on turned mahogany legs to the front and mahogany legs to the rear all with quality brass castors.
Arthur Rawes Antiques

The armchair has deep proportions and is large in size making it very comfortable, it has a teal upholstery all in good order with some slight wear.

Overall Width - 89cm

Overall Back Height - 90cm

Overall Depth - 105cm

Seat Height - 42cm

Seat Depth - 69cm

Front Seat Width - 53cm

Height
90cm (35.43")
Width
89cm (35.04")
Depth
105cm (41.34")
Date of Manufacture

Arthur Rawes Antiques has dated this Howard Style Armchair to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA904277
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Arthur Rawes Antiques

Arthur Rawes Antiques
Telephone 07548 050358
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Unit 4 Willows Lane Garage
Willows lane
Accrington
Lancashire
BB5 3SS
United Kingdom

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Arthur Rawes Antiques
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A nineteenth century Howard style armchair upholstered in blue velvet with turned wooden legs and brass castors.
A Deep Seated 19th Century Howard Style Armchair
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A nineteenth century Howard style armchair upholstered in blue velvet with turned wooden legs and brass castors.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectArmchairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialVelvet, Beech, Brass
  • ColourBlue
  • MotifsScrolled arms, Turned wooden legs, Brass castors, Deep seat
  • SizeH 90 cm (35 in) x W 89 cm (35 in) x D 105 cm (41 in)

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The Howard style armchair is characterised by its deeply comfortable proportions, low scrolled arms, and turned wooden legs fitted with castors, originally popularized in the nineteenth century by the renowned firm Howard & Sons.

Authentic period armchairs feature hand-tied coil spring units, traditionally stuffed with materials such as horsehair, wool, and wadding, supported by a sturdy beech frame and finished with brass castors.

Identification relies on examining the construction techniques, such as traditional webbed bases, hand-stitched borders, timber types, and manufacturer stamps or numbering often found on the castors or frame lining.

This armchair works effectively as a statement piece in a living room or study, pairing well with contemporary minimalist furnishings or layered traditional schemes to create a balanced aesthetic.

Preservation involves regular gentle vacuuming with a soft brush attachment, avoiding direct sunlight to prevent fabric fading, and consulting a professional conservator for deep cleaning or reupholstery work.
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