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Antique Howard & Sons Bridgewater Armchair Original Leather, 1880s

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Antique and very rare Bridgewater armchair by Howard & Son's original made in England with an amazing patina and the original leather upholstery! The piece was purchased in the late 19th century and was since then owned by the same family! It was originally made with an involved brass book stand at the arms. Something we have never seen before! Howard & Son's are maybe the most important and finest chair makers in the history of England. Many of the royalty having a private collection. A hand crafted masterpiece with original patina and maker's stamp. Exhibitions and Important Houses: - 1862 International Exhibition (The 3rd World Expo) - 1878 & 1900 Paris World's fair - 1894 Exposition Internationale d'Anvers 1894 (International Exposition/World Fair Antwerp) - Sudbury Hall in Derbyshire, Elton Hall, Huntingdonshire and Stokesay Court, Shropshire Dimensons are: width - 78cm depth - 86cm height - 86cm seat height - 39cm.

Creator:

Howard & Sons Ltd (Manufacturer)

Dimensions:

Height: 33.86 in (86 cm)Width: 30.71 in (78 cm)Depth: 33.86 in (86 cm)Seat Height: 15.36 in (39 cm)

Materials and Techniques:

Leather,Walnut,Hand-Crafted

Place of Origin:

England

Period:

1880-1889

Date of Manufacture:

1880

Condition:

Repaired: Some parts of the leather were partially restored. Replacements made: Some parts of the leather were replaced. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor structural damages. Minor fading.

Seller Location:

Aachen, DE

Reference Number:

1stDibs: LU6944232117082

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Howard & Sons Ltd

For more than two centuries, the name Howard & Sons Ltd has been synonymous with elegance and exceptional handcrafted quality. Their Victorian furnishings graced grand old hotels like The Savoy in London, British Royal residences and luxury yachts of the day, including American business tycoon Cornelius Vanderbilt’s North Star.

Today, stately armchairs, sofas and rich, hand-carved serving tables from Howard & Sons continue to be a gold standard among the most discerning furniture collectors. Queen Elizabeth II is even said to have owned the world's most extensive collection of Howard & Sons chairs.

Howard & Sons Ltd was founded in 1820 on Leman street in London by cabinetmaker and upholsterer John Howard. Although he had three sons — George, Charles and Joseph — it was only George who later joined his father in running the family business. Before their upholstered armchairs and sofas garnered universal acclaim, Howard & Sons was a cabinetry company that collaborated with another well-known cabinetmaker, Gillows of Lancaster and London, on large projects and likely manufactured upholstered furniture for Gillows.

Howard & Sons Ltd showcased their pieces and won awards at several important exhibitions towards the end of the 19th century. They were given medals at the 1878 Paris Exhibition, the 1894 Antwerp Exhibition and the 1900 Paris Exposition. In 1901, they received their first Royal warrant to supply upholstered furniture to King Edward VII.

Howard & Sons Ltd continued production until 1947. During the 1950s, a London decorating firm called Lenygon & Morant began to trade under the Howard name. The company re-emerged in 1967 as Howard Chairs Ltd. Today, the brand is again known again as Howard & Sons and carries on the tradition of creating bespoke furniture from their London-based workshop.

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