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Rare Victorian Howard and Sons Fully Restored Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofa
By Howard Sons Ltd
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
advertised as 'Makers of Howard Chairs and Sofas'. In 1967 the owners of Lenygon and Morant open Howard
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Howard Chairs

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Leather, Walnut

Howard Sons English Brown Leather Channel Back Wingback Library Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique 19th century Howard & Sons Ltd English brown leather channel back wingback library chair
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Howard Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Howard Sons Victorian Walnut Crescent Half Moon Framed Sofa Ticking Fabric
By Howard Sons Ltd
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
, perfect for a bay window Howard & Son’s are simply put the finest chair makers in history, the Queen
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Howard Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Hand Carved Walnut Queen Anne Chair with Grape motif, England
By Howard and Sons
Located in Miami, FL
Exceptional Queen Anne chair rendered in walnut with a hand carved grape motif and woven fabric
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17th Century English Queen Anne Antique Howard Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Walnut, Trimming

Antique French Louis XV Revival Cylinder Bureau Howard Sons, 19th Century
By Howard Sons Ltd
Located in London, GB
being 'Makers of Howard Chairs and Sofas' from their address at 48 South Audley St, this lasted until
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1880s French Antique Howard Chairs

Materials

Ormolu

Victorian Walnut Claw and Ball Framed Howard Sons Sofa Professional Stripped
By Howard Sons Ltd
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
& Son's Berner street, and then the serial number Howard & Son’s are simply put the finest chair
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Howard Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Antique Upholstered Howard Style Button Armchair
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Howard style button back armchair. A 19th century Howard style button back upholstered armchair
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1890s English Victorian Antique Howard Chairs

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Walnut

Pair of Victorian Mahogany Bridgewater Armchairs Attributed to Howard Sons
Located in Essex, MA
These Bridgewater model chairs were purchased at an English country house sale 40 plus years ago
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1870s Late Victorian Antique Howard Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Fine Pair of Original Antique Victorian Howard Son s Fully Stamped Armchairs
By Howard Sons Ltd, Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard and Sons
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
pair of Howard & Son's Berners street armchairs in the vintage distressed fabric circa 1870-1880
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1870s English High Victorian Antique Howard Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

Circa 1820-30 George IV/Late Regency Period Library Easy Chair, English
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1820-30 George IV/Late Regency period library easy chair, English. Howard & Sons taste
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Early 19th Century British George III Antique Howard Chairs

Materials

Wood

19th century Howard and sons style daybed
By Howard and Sons
Located in Batley, GB
A wonderful late 19th century country house daybed, very much in the manner of a Howard & Sons tub
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1870s British Victorian Antique Howard Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Austrian Bentwood No. 36 Dining Bistro Chairs by Josef Kohn, Set of 4
By Jacob Josef Kohn
Located in Shippensburg, PA
quite rare form with the little circle in the crest flanked by "wings". This is the chair Howard Carter
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19th Century Austrian Antique Howard Chairs

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

Large Comfortable Howard Chair
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Single Howard and Sons Grafton Chair on turned legs. Restored by Howard Chairs around 15 years ago
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19th Century English Antique Howard Chairs

Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Howard Chair on Ball and Claw Feet
By Howard Sons Ltd
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Antique Howard and Sons armchair with scroll arms and cabriole legs in the manner of the Queen Anne
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Howard Chairs

Materials

Wood

Howard Sons Easy Armchair
By Howard and Sons
Located in Darlington, GB
on Howard chairs of this period. Raised on turned walnut forelegs and splayed rear legs, complete
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Howard Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Howard and Sons Chair
By Howard Sons Ltd
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Howard and Sons "Bridgewater" model armchair. This chair needs no introduction - quite simply the
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19th Century English Antique Howard Chairs

Large Howard and Sons Library Chair
By Howard Sons Ltd
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Howard and Sons library chair, this shape comes along in various sizes and this is the largest we
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19th Century English Antique Howard Chairs

Pair of Howard and Sons Library Chairs
By Howard Sons Ltd
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Pair of Howard and Sons library chairs in the Regency style standing on tall legs with stamps to
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19th Century Antique Howard Chairs

Howard Sons 19th Century Antique Side Chair
By Howard Sons Ltd
Located in Lancashire, GB
Howard & Sons 19th Century Antique Side Chair. This English antique bedroom/side chair is made and
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19th Century English Antique Howard Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Upholstery

Outsized Grafton Chair by Howard and Sons of London
By Howard Sons Ltd
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Antique easy armchair, this is an unusually large version of the Grafton model made by Howard and
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Howard Chairs

Pair of Howard and Sons Upholstered Lounge Chairs
By Howard Sons Ltd
Located in Hudson, NY
Pair of Howard and Sons upholstered chairs signed on brass casters 19th Century England
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19th Century English Antique Howard Chairs

English Late 19th Century Howard Style Club Chair
By Howard Sons Ltd
Located in Southampton, NY
English Late 19th Cent. Howard Style Club Chair On Turned Circular Front Legs & Rear Tapered
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Howard Chairs

Pair of Library Chairs Made by Howard and Sons of London
By Howard Sons Ltd
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Pair of antique upholstered library chairs made by Howard and Sons. These chairs stand on tall
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Howard Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Victorian Button Back Arm Chair in the Manner of Howard and Sons c. 1870
By Howard and Sons
Located in Heathfield, GB
with original solid brass large casters. The seat is wide, low and long, very much like a Howard chair
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19th Century Victorian Antique Howard Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Walnut Side Chairs Attributed to Howard Sons, Berners Street, London
By Howard Sons Ltd
Located in Tetbury, GB
A very pretty and unusual pair of walnut side chairs attributed to Howard & Sons. Each chair has
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Howard Chairs

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Walnut

Set of Four Antique Howard Sons Dining Chairs
By Howard Sons Ltd
Located in Lancashire, GB
Set of Four Antique 'Howard & Sons' Dining Chairs. An excellent quality made set of four, 19th
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19th Century English Antique Howard Chairs

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Walnut

Howard Wing Chair
Located in Llandudno, Conwy
Wing chair by Howard & Sons. Walnut Cabriolet leg, rear swept leg stamped with production code
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Early 20th Century English Antique Howard Chairs

Howard and Sons of London Grafton Model Chair, Special Order Ball and Claw Foot
By Howard Sons Ltd
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Antique easy armchair made by Howard and Sons of London. This is a special order Grafton model with
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Howard Chairs

19th Century Howard Sons Armchair
By Howard Sons Ltd
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Late 19th Century Howard & Sons buttoned armchair. Bridgewater model on turned mahogany legs
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19th Century English Antique Howard Chairs

Button Back Barrel Back Leather Wing Chair by Howard and Sons of London
By Howard Sons Ltd
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Antique barrel back and buttoned wing chair made by Howard and Sons of London upholstered in old
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Howard Chairs

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Leather

Howard Sons Two-Seat Sofa Antique, 19th Century, circa 1890
By Howard Sons Ltd
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Chairs and Sofas’. In 1967 the owners of Lenygon and Morant open Howard Chairs Limited, the company
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1890s British Victorian Antique Howard Chairs

Materials

Beech

Howard Sons Two-Seat Sofa Antique, 19th Century, circa 1890
By Howard Sons Ltd
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Chairs and Sofas’. In 1967 the owners of Lenygon and Morant open Howard Chairs Limited, the company
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1890s British Victorian Antique Howard Chairs

Materials

Beech

Antique Howard and Sons Chaise Longue 19th Century, circa 1870
By Howard Sons Ltd
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Chairs and Sofas’. In 1967 the owners of Lenygon and Morant open Howard Chairs Limited, the company
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1870s British Victorian Antique Howard Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Antique Howard and Sons Chaise Longue 19th Century, circa 1870
By Howard Sons Ltd
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Chairs and Sofas’. In 1967 the owners of Lenygon and Morant open Howard Chairs Limited, the company
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1870s British Victorian Antique Howard Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Antique Howard Sons Sofa 19th Century, England, circa 1870
By Howard Sons Ltd
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Chairs and Sofas’. In 1967 the owners of Lenygon and Morant open Howard Chairs Limited, the company
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1870s British Victorian Antique Howard Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Armchairs by Howard and Sons of London
By Howard Sons Ltd
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Unusual Howard and Sons chairs with sprung front edge and siege de duvet back. The cushion in
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Early 20th Century British Antique Howard Chairs

Howard Sons Footstool 19th Century, England, Circa 1860
By Howard and Sons
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
'Makers of Howard Chairs and Sofas’. In 1967 the owners of Lenygon and Morant open Howard Chairs Limited
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1860s English Victorian Antique Howard Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Howard Sons Footstool 19th Century England Circa 1860
By Howard and Sons
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
'Makers of Howard Chairs and Sofas’. In 1967 the owners of Lenygon and Morant open Howard Chairs Limited
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1860s English Victorian Antique Howard Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Howard Sons Chesterfield Sofa, 19th Century, circa 1850
By Howard and Sons
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
moved to South Audley St where from 1954 they advertised as 'Makers of Howard Chairs and Sofas’. In 1967
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1850s English Victorian Antique Howard Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Sublime Howard and Sons ‘Easy’ Armchair 19th Century, circa 1860
By Howard and Sons
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
'Makers of Howard Chairs and Sofas’. In 1967 the owners of Lenygon and Morant open Howard Chairs Limited
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1860s British Victorian Antique Howard Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Sublime Howard and Sons ‘Easy’ Armchair, 19th Century, circa 1860
By Howard and Sons
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
'Makers of Howard Chairs and Sofas’. In 1967 the owners of Lenygon and Morant open Howard Chairs Limited
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1860s British Victorian Antique Howard Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Howard Sons Grafton Armchair, 19th Century, circa 1890
By Howard Sons Ltd
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
address at which Howard and Sons had been since 1848, this chair dates to circa 1890. This magnificent
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Howard Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Howard Sons ‘Easy’ Armchair, 19th Century England, Circa 1860
By Howard Sons Ltd
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
'Makers of Howard Chairs and Sofas’. In 1967 the owners of Lenygon and Morant open Howard Chairs Limited
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1860s English Victorian Antique Howard Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Howard Sons Bridgewater Armchair, 19th Century, circa 1890
By Howard Sons Ltd
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Howard & Sons Ltd, London, a truly wonderful chair, simply stunning, reserve now. Background: Howard
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1890s English Victorian Antique Howard Chairs

Materials

Leather

Howard and Sons Chesterfield Sofa, 19th Century, circa 1850
By Howard and Sons
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
moved to South Audley St where from 1954 they advertised as 'Makers of Howard Chairs and Sofas’. In 1967
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1850s English Victorian Antique Howard Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Howard and Sons ‘Ingleby’ Armchairs, 19th Century, circa 1880
By Howard and Sons
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
'Makers of Howard Chairs and Sofas’. In 1967 the owners of Lenygon and Morant open Howard Chairs Limited
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1880s British Victorian Antique Howard Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Howard and Sons ‘Woodstock’ Armchair Bergère 19th Century, circa 1890
By Howard and Sons
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
century Howard and Sons Woodstock armchair bergère circa 1880, the chair with its original printed Howard
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1890s English Victorian Antique Howard Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Howard Sons Bridgewater Armchairs 19th Century England Circa 1840
By Howard Sons Ltd
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
'Makers of Howard Chairs and Sofas’. In 1967 the owners of Lenygon and Morant open Howard Chairs Limited
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1840s English Victorian Antique Howard Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Howard Sons Bridgewater Armchairs 19th Century, circa 1890
By Howard and Sons
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
at which Howard and Sons had been since 1848, these chairs date to circa 1890, upholstered in
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1890s English Victorian Antique Howard Chairs

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Mahogany

Exceptional Pair of Howard Sons ‘Bridgewater’ Armchairs, circa 1880
By Howard Sons Ltd
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
on turned legs with brass castors, the castors stamped Howard & Sons, the rear leg to both chairs
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1860s British Victorian Antique Howard Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Exceptional Pair of Howard Sons ‘Bridgewater’ Armchairs, circa 1880
By Howard Sons Ltd
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
chairs stamped Berners St, the address at which Howard and Sons had been since 1848, these chairs date to
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1860s British Victorian Antique Howard Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Exceptional Pair of Howard Sons ‘Bridgewater’ Armchairs, circa 1880
By Howard Sons Ltd
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
chairs stamped Berners St, the address at which Howard and Sons had been since 1848, these chairs date to
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1860s British Victorian Antique Howard Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Howard Sons Bridgewater Armchairs 19th Century, England, circa 1890
By Howard and Sons
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
wonderful pair of chairs, simply stunning and ready to go, reserve now. Background: Howard and Sons
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1890s English Victorian Antique Howard Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Magnificent Pair of Howard and Sons Open Armchairs 19th Century, Circa 1850
By Howard and Sons
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
which Howard and Sons had been since 1848, the chairs uniquely numbered sequentially 14602 3295 and
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1850s English Victorian Antique Howard Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Howard Sons Canadian Pitch Pine Chest of Drawers, London, circa 1865
By Howard Sons Ltd
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
South Audley St where from 1954 they advertised as 'Makers of Howard Chairs and Sofas’. In 1967 the
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1860s British Victorian Antique Howard Chairs

Materials

Pine

Howard Sons Canadian Pitch Pine Chest of Drawers, London, circa 1865
By Howard Sons Ltd
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
South Audley St where from 1954 they advertised as 'Makers of Howard Chairs and Sofas’. In 1967 the
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1860s British Victorian Antique Howard Chairs

Materials

Pine

Large Howard Son Armchair
Located in London, GB
Large Howard & Son armchair with long arms
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19th Century English Antique Howard Chairs

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Antique Howard Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of antique howard chairs available for sale. Frequently made of wood, fabric and upholstery, all antique howard chairs available were constructed with great care. Antique howard chairs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Antique howard chairs bearing Victorian or Regency hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Many antique howard chairs are appealing in their simplicity, but Howard Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons and Howard Chairs Ltd. produced popular antique howard chairs that are worth a look.

How Much are Antique Howard Chairs?

Prices for antique howard chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, antique howard chairs begin at $700 and can go as high as $47,181, while the average can fetch as much as $7,900.

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With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.

Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.

Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.

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Questions About Antique Howard Chairs
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
    Howard chairs are so expensive largely due to their quality. The British furniture maker produces each piece to order using carefully selected upholstery, wood and padding. Skilled artisans painstakingly perform much of the manufacturing by hand, adding to the cost of pieces. Plus, demand for the furniture tends to be high, which also drives up the selling price. Shop a collection of Howard Sons chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 26, 2024
    To identify a Howard chair, search the piece for a maker's mark. Over the years, the furniture maker marked its pieces in different ways. Some chairs will have a stamp on their back legs or casters when present. Others may have a label sewn onto the Hessian, the cloth found beneath the cushion on an armchair. Stamps and labels varied over time but usually featured the maker's name. Many also displayed a style number you can cross-reference with information published on trusted online resources to learn more about the chairs. If you need assistance with the identification process, you may wish to consult a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Howard Sons chairs and other Howard Sons seating.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Yes, all Howard and Sons chairs are stamped. However, the type and location of the stamp varies. You may see a name or number on a caster wheel or foot on some pieces. Others display the stamp on a paper label sewn onto the fabric. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of expertly vetted Howard and Sons chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To spot an authentic Howard Sons chair, first look for a name or number on the inside of the back foot. There may also be a paper label sewn into the hessian or a name stamp on the wheel. On 1stDibs, you can shop a collection of expertly vetted Howard Sons chairs from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An antique Bergère chair is a Victorian-era French armchair, often with upholstered armrests and a removable seat cushion. The curved back of this chair would be crafted with wicker. Shop a collection of Bergère chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Bergere chairs are a type of upholstered French armchair that have an enclosed design. They’re designed for lounging comfortably and usually feature deep, wide seats. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of antique Bergere chairs from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024
    To tell if your rocking chair is an antique, search the back, rockers and the underside of the seat for a label, stamp or other marking. If you locate one, conduct online research using trusted resources to learn about the maker. By finding out when the manufacturer produced chairs similar to yours, you may be able to determine if your chair is at least 100 years old, making it an antique. If you cannot find a maker's mark, consider contacting a certified appraiser or antique dealer and asking them to date your piece for you. Explore a range of antique rocking chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2024
    To tell if a dining chair is antique, first look for markings that can help you identify the maker. You will normally find these under the seat. By using information published on trusted online resources, you can research the markings to learn who made the chair and when the maker was active. Any dining chair made 100 years ago or earlier is an antique. Another way to identify antique chairs is to examine their details closely. Most antique dining chairs are handmade, so you can expect to see subtle tool markings and slight irregularities. A lack of these characteristics may indicate that a dining chair is machine-made and less likely to be an antique. For assistance with dating your dining chairs, consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. On 1stDibs, find a large selection of antique dining chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 9, 2024
    To find out what your antique chair is worth, you can conduct research using trusted online resources. Specifically, study the sales history for pieces similar to yours in terms of maker, age, style and type. Because the condition of your chair will also impact its value, you may wish to have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer inspect and evaluate your piece. Find a collection of antique chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024
    To tell how old an antique chair is, you have a few options. One is to conduct research on your own using trusted online resources and print references from your local library. If your chair has a maker's mark, learning more about the company, artisan or workshop that produced it can be a good starting point. Dating unmarked chairs can be more difficult because certain styles remained in production for long periods. In this case, you may wish to have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer evaluate your chair for you. Shop a wide range of antique chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Depending on the quality, age, and model, Koken vintage barber chairs can sell for $500 to $6000. Older chairs will often have a higher value.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    There is no universal guideline for determining the value of antique high chairs. Typically, high chairs can cost anywhere between $50 and $500. The price of a high chair is determined by the condition of the chair, its construction, whether or not all parts are intact and its desirability.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 21, 2020

    The design has changed over the years, but most antique carver chairs were made of wood. Antique carver chairs were wide chairs made in 17th century New England — with backs that featured several supporting spindles — although there were no spindles between the armrests and the seat. Antique carver chairs were typically topped with decorative ornaments.