C19th Howard and Sons pair of upholstered library chairs / armchair

C19th Howard and Sons pair of upholstered library chairs / armchair

Code: R0533

Dimensions:

H: 34" (86.4 cm)W: 29" (73.7 cm)D: 30" (76.2 cm)

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Late C19th rare Howard and Sons pair of upholstered library chairs / armchairs; of unusual restrained form and neat proportions; the padded back with a slight rollover top with a good head height leading to the padded, straight arms with gently curved sides on the sprung seat having a straight front; raised on mahogany square tapering legs, back legs stamped "Howard & Sons Ltd, Berners St" and serial numbers.  Retaining all of their original brass castors stamped "Howard & Sons London".  The upholstery showing parts of the original monogrammed Howard ticking.  This pair of Howard chairs are slightly more structured than the norm, so would work very well in a formal setting as well as a country house.
English circa 1900
Good condition.  Can be upholstered in the traditional manner to clients specifications
Dimensions (ins) 30 deep x 34 high x 29 wide; seat height 15