The business was opened in 1820. Their sofas and chairs became popular during the Victorian era amongst the upper class.They collaborated with Gillows of Lancaster. They supplied furniture to the Savoy Hotel in London. Howard & Sons received a number of Royal Warrants of Appointment. Some authentic designs of Howard & Sons furniture nowadays are in the State Hermitage museum, Saint-Petersburg, Russia.
“Since the establishment of Howard & Sons in 1820, we have acquired an unprecedented international reputation as ‘makers of bespoke furniture’, and the name Howard & Sons continues to resonate throughout the interior design industry nearly 200 years on.
Today, we are still producing timeless pieces, using the same traditional
hand-crafted skills passed down through generations of craftsmen. Often imitated, our classic, bespoke collections are recognisable worldwide, and our own designs easily adapted to your personal specification to ensure that you will own a piece of enduring furniture history to cherish for years to come.
Family run at its inception in 1820, Howard & Sons is still family run
today, and the same philosophy applies. Our focus: craftsmanship, unique design, quality and tradition.”
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Creator:Howard and Sons(Cabinetmaker)
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Dimensions:Height: 34 in (86.36 cm)Width: 36 in (91.44 cm)Depth: 21 in (53.34 cm)
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Style:Country(Of the Period)
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Materials and Techniques:BrassCherryPine
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Place of Origin:United Kingdom
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Period:Early 20th Century
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Date of Manufacture:1920s
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Condition:GoodRepaired: Has had some refinishing, however retaining the patina and aging. Replacements made: Cabinet has had two new brass handles (bottom drawer). Refinished. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading. In structural condition, with surface wear and patina in keeping with age and use.
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Seller Location:High Wycombe, GB
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Reference Number:Seller: KFSeller: LU8232237011452
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