Handmade Vintage Leather Howie Button Back Armchair | British Made

The Howard Button Back Armchair is the matching single-seat version of our Howard sofa, built with the same proportions, materials, and methods. It’s a proper vintage style armchair, made the way these pieces were always intended to be made, with comfort and longevity as the priority.

Each armchair is handmade to order in Britain on a solid hardwood frame. The frame gives the chair its weight and rigidity, keeping it supportive and stable through years of everyday use. This is traditional upholstery work designed to last, not lightweight mass-produced furniture.

The buttoned backrest is traditionally hand-buttoned and provides supportive comfort without feeling rigid. The chair is deep seated, allowing you to sit back and relax, while still offering good posture and everyday usability. It works equally well as a standalone leather armchair or paired with the Howard sofa in the same leather.

The seat cushion is removable. The cushion is built with a supportive foam core wrapped in ultra silk fibre, designed to hold its shape and provide consistent comfort over time rather than softening or collapsing.

The Howard armchair is upholstered in Italian-tanned distressed vintage leather. This is a 100% natural, semi-aniline leather with visible grain, markings, and variation in tone. Each chair will be slightly different. Over time the leather softens and lightens rather than darkening, developing character without becoming shiny or uniform. All leather is oiled and waxed before delivery to nourish the hide and provide initial protection.

Finished with neat piping and turned hardwood legs, this British-made armchair is designed to be repairable and re-coverable, making it a long-term piece rather than a disposable one.

Available in tan, brown, black, green, or red leather. Handmade to order in Britain with a typical lead time of 4–6 weeks.

Overall Width 100 cm
Overall Depth 92 cm
Overall Height 92 cm
Seat Width 55 cm
Seat Depth 60 cm
Seat Height 46 cm
Back Height 46 cm
Frame Construction Solid hardwood, traditionally jointed
Cushion Filling Traditional upholstery fillings
Upholstery Italian-tanned distressed vintage leather with neat piping
Fire Safety UK fire-retardant compliant
Production Time Handmade to order in Britain – 4–6 weeks

The leather used in our furniture is a by-product of the farming industry. Using the hide ensures more of the animal is used rather than wasted. Our sofas are made using traditional upholstery methods and solid hardwood frames, which prioritise repair and re-covering over replacement. By making each leather sofa to order in Britain, we reduce unnecessary transport and support long-established British furniture making & upholstery skills.

• Clean stains with light warm soapy water and wash again with clean cold water. Pat dry or lightly with a hair dryer. Then buff up.
• Keep away from direct sunlight to prevent possible fading.
• Do not use abrasive and chemical materials such as sandpaper, alcohol, bleach for cleaning the surfaces.
• Protect from contact with sharp and hard objects.
• The leather can be cared for once a year, using a semi-analine cream added sparingly and buffed up.
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• Frame is guaranteed for 15 years
  
• We do not cover general wear and tear, however we will be happy to assist you with our superior aftersales service.
  
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• If you are not satisfied with your order for any reason, please notify us within 48 hours for a free return and full refund once collected and returned back at our warehouse.