What periods do these blue chairs represent?

The listings span from the eighteenth century through the Victorian and Edwardian eras up to the 1930s. They capture stylistic shifts from Georgian mahogany to Art Deco club seating. Victorian and late nineteenth-century pieces form a substantial portion of the available selection, alongside Edwardian designs and 1920s club chairs.

How do I identify a Howard and Sons chair?

Howard and Sons chairs are often identified by specific maker's marks, stamps on the castors, or traditional structural designs like the Bridgewater, Willoughby, or Ingleby models. These pieces typically date from the nineteenth century and feature deep-seated upholstery paired with robust internal frames.

Where were these chairs placed originally?

Depending on the form, these seats served varied domestic functions in libraries, drawing rooms, bedrooms, and dining spaces. Salon chairs and chaise longues furnished formal reception areas. Library chairs, desk chairs, and fireside armchairs were built for daily utility and comfort in private rooms.

Are these chairs upholstered in original fabrics?

Some pieces retain original textiles, such as historic ticking fabric or period damask and silk designs. Other examples have undergone professional reupholstery in contemporary stripes or complementary fabrics. Listings specify whether the upholstery is original to the period or represents a later renewal.