Antique Howard & Sons Sofa 19th Century England Circa 1870
Antique Howard & Sons Sofa 19th Century England Circa 1870
A stunning antique 19th century Howard & Sons English Country house sofa, London circa1870, the button down upholstered back and stuff over seat flanked by arms resting on turned supports, on short tapered cylindrical feet with brass castors, the castors stamped 'HOWARD & SONS, LONDON', the back right leg stamped ‘13492 - 8263’, the sofa has the original Howard & Sons blue ticking fabric, the seat and arms with original horse hair filling, retains the original arched wood stretcher underneath the sofa, the sofa requires complete re upholstery which we can do for you at an extra cost, this very comfortable low sofa would work well in front of a fireplace, at the end of a bed or a bijou living space, reserve now.
The name of Howard and Sons is probably one of the best known and highly sought after names in upholstered furniture.
The company was started by John Howard in 1820 trading from 24 Leman St, London as a Cabinet Maker. Over the next 25 years they would make several changes of premises within the Whitechapel area. First to 27 Great Alie St (Now just Alie St) before moving a short distance to 34 Great Alie St.
In 1844 the company made its first venture into upholstered furniture by opening a showroom/workshop at 36 Red lion St. This was also to be a big move towards what would be their next and most famous location.
In 1848 they moved to a new address much more accustomed with the name; Berners St. London as “Cabinet Maker, Upholsterer and Decorator” under the name John Howard and Sons.
By 1872 the company was occupying 25, 26 and 27 Berners St.
In 1935 the well established decorators Lenygon and Morant appear to take over the name with the business address being given as 31 Old Burlington St (Lenygon and Morants premesis since 1909). Lenygon and Morant later moved to South Audley St where from 1954 they advertised as 'Makers of Howard Chairs and Sofas’. In 1967 the owners of Lenygon and Morant open Howard Chairs Limited, the company operating from Lyme St continue to make high quality sofas and armchairs
It is believed that Queen Elizabeth II has the largest private collection of Howard & Sons chairs in the world.
Antique
Victorian
19th Century
Howard & Sons Ltd
Original
Sofa
Date: 1870
Maker: Howard & Sons
Wood: Mahogany
Stamp: 3492 - 8263
Investment
Practical & beautiful
Excellent condition, requires complete re upholstering.
Dimensions:
Width: 56” / 142cm
Depth: 28” / 72cm
Height: 29” / 73cm
Seat Height: 14” / 35cm
Free delivery is offered to England & Wales only when buyer pays full asking price, next day delivery is not possible due to the size of the piece, please allow between 7-14 days delivery
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