Set of Howard & Sons Satinwood Elbow Chairs

A rare very fine quality set of four Howard & Son elbow chairs, made from dense solid Satinwood, having very finely carved backs and arms. In the Hepplewhite style with tapering square front legs with spade feet. All are bearing their original paper labels, serial numbers and stamped Howard and Sons Ltd Berners St. 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. All are in excellent condition, with no repairs, and no loose joints. Still retaining their original upholstery have been recovered.