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Ebonised & Tartan Upholstered Victorian Armchair
The country house upholstered armchair or easy chair in the manner of Howard & Son, being coil sprung and horsehair stuffed, on ebonized and turned legs with brass seed collars, fully reupholstered in Warwick’s ‘Bainbridge Loom’ monochrome coloured tartan with single piping, the whole on the original brass casters surviving from late Victorian England.
The condition of the chairs is fantastic, having been fully reupholstered. All of the original horsehair and innards to the upholstery has been retained. The ebonized wood, probably beech, is sturdy and strong with a very small amount of old woodworm. It proves wonderfully comfortable with the low deep seat typical of the style.
Howard and Sons of Berners Street in London were the foremost upholstery maker of the nineteenth century, regarded in the same way as Gillow were for cabinet antique furniture. Howard and Sons were such an important company that they collaborated with Gillow on several important projects and may have even manufactured pieces of upholstered antique furniture for Gillow as well as other important makers such as Maple and Co. In 1866 George Howard Patented something that would secure his family's company a place in history, he patented the 'Elastic Seat'. His patent totally re-designed the inside workings of traditional upholstery, creating the superior seat, is what they are now widely known only for. A good maker in the Howard style would have made this chair and the quality of the turnings and finish make it nigh on as good as a Howard stamped armchair but without the larger price ticket.
Very stylish indeed.
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Private dealer, By appointment only
The Onion Barn, Shoe Cottage,
15 High Street, Blunham,
Bedfordshire, MK44 3NL.
MK44 3NL
Tel : 07729 213013
Non UK callers : +44 7729 213013
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The condition of the chairs is fantastic, having been fully reupholstered. All of the original horsehair and innards to the upholstery has been retained. The ebonized wood, probably beech, is sturdy and strong with a very small amount of old woodworm. It proves wonderfully comfortable with the low deep seat typical of the style.
Howard and Sons of Berners Street in London were the foremost upholstery maker of the nineteenth century, regarded in the same way as Gillow were for cabinet antique furniture. Howard and Sons were such an important company that they collaborated with Gillow on several important projects and may have even manufactured pieces of upholstered antique furniture for Gillow as well as other important makers such as Maple and Co. In 1866 George Howard Patented something that would secure his family's company a place in history, he patented the 'Elastic Seat'. His patent totally re-designed the inside workings of traditional upholstery, creating the superior seat, is what they are now widely known only for. A good maker in the Howard style would have made this chair and the quality of the turnings and finish make it nigh on as good as a Howard stamped armchair but without the larger price ticket.
Very stylish indeed.
Price The price has been listed in British Pounds.
Conversion rates as of 16/APR/2025. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer. Phone or visit the website to buy, Free UK shipping.
Category Antique Furniture
> Antique Armchairs
Date c.1880
Late 19th Century Antiques Material Upholstered
Origin English
Item code as155a1272
Status Sold
£1250.00 
$1657.13 
€1455.75 
$
€
Conversion rates as of 16/APR/2025. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer. Phone or visit the website to buy, Free UK shipping.
View all stock from
Doe And Hope
Private dealer, By appointment onlyThe Onion Barn, Shoe Cottage,
15 High Street, Blunham,
Bedfordshire, MK44 3NL.
MK44 3NL
Tel : 07729 213013
Non UK callers : +44 7729 213013
Get directions to Doe And Hope
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