Late 19th Century Howard Armchair
by Howard & Sons
£7,500
Code
8976
Traditionally upholstered and sumptuously re-covered in RU Burnt Sienna Velvet (7985), with turned front legs on castors. Stamped Howard & Sons Ltd to back leg
England, circa 1880
The armchair is an example of Howard & Son's 'siege de duvet' which was a pocketed feather cushion system they invented, often now referred to as a sacked back. This cushioning made Howard & Son's sofas and armchairs far more comfortable than their competitors
England, circa 1880
The armchair is an example of Howard & Son's 'siege de duvet' which was a pocketed feather cushion system they invented, often now referred to as a sacked back. This cushioning made Howard & Son's sofas and armchairs far more comfortable than their competitors
H 80cm x W 85cm x D 125cm
H 31.51" x W 33.48" x D 49.23"
H 31.51" x W 33.48" x D 49.23"
