How do I identify a Victorian fireside chair?

Victorian chairs often feature dark woods like mahogany, deep button-backed upholstery and elaborate springing designed for heavy comfort. They typically display heavier proportions than their Edwardian successors. Look closely at the turned wooden legs and any exposed brass castors, which offer clues to the mid-to-late nineteenth-century manufacturing date.

What is a Howard and Sons armchair?

Howard and Sons was a prominent nineteenth-century upholstery firm known for producing exceptionally comfortable, sprung club and wing armchairs. Their pieces are frequently marked by stamped wooden legs or specific caster designs. Collectors prize these armchairs for their superior build quality and signature nineteenth-century aesthetic.

Where should I place an antique wing chair?

These chairs suit living rooms, libraries and studies, traditionally positioned near a fireplace to make use of the protective side wings. Their generous scale also allows them to act as standalone reading seats. Ensure adequate surrounding space so the wooden frame and upholstered wings remain visible and unobstructed.

How do Edwardian chairs differ from Victorian ones?

Edwardian chairs generally present a lighter scale and simpler lines than heavy Victorian upholstery. The wood tones can be brighter, and the overall aesthetic reflects a shift towards country house informality. Upholstery choices in this later period often embraced simpler cottons and ticking alongside traditional velvet.

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An antique blue fireside chair brings deep upholstery, generous proportions and period character to a room, offering a comfortable seat beside the hearth.

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Rare Original Victorian Howard & Sons Bridgewater Armchair Period Upholstery

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