Chesterfield Sofas
CHESTERFIELD STYLE
The expansion of the British Empire brought Chesterfield sofas around the world, such as in Canada, where the word “chesterfield” refers to any type of sofa. Antique Chesterfield-style furniture now includes seating in a range of sizes and aesthetics, from velvet love seats and linen-upholstered club chairs to ottomans accompanying classic leather sofas.
Popular lore dates the Chesterfield sofa to Philip Dormer Stanhope, fourth earl of Chesterfield. The arbiter of taste and manners in 18th-century England was best known for publishing guides on how to behave in society to attain success. The story goes that he commissioned a sofa in the mid-1700s designed so he could sit on it while not wrinkling his clothes. He later bequeathed it to his godson, and the seating style spread in popularity, eventually becoming an icon of British interior design.
Although this origin is not recorded, it resonates with the iconic sofa’s urbane sophistication. Traditionally made with tall rolled arms the same height as the back, deep buttoning on dark brown leather upholstery, tacked trim and an imposing yet elegant profile, it evokes English estates and the gentlemen’s clubs of London. It became a staple amid the Victorian era’s embrace of comfort. Tartan versions were in Queen Victoria’s drawing room at Balmoral Castle, giving the space a Scottish flair.
Some Chesterfield sofas are slimmed down in shape, others have taller legs for a lighter appearance. And while leather Chesterfield sofas are a more common variant — and can easily elevate a workspace as luxury office furniture — a velvet Chesterfield sofa possesses a singular chameleonic property, softening and emboldening the spaces it inhabits. Whether it’s the focal point of a living room, hotel lobby or trendy restaurant, the Chesterfield remains a status symbol, channeling the sophisticated tastes of its namesake.
Find a collection of antique Chesterfield seating, including sofas, settees, armchairs and lounge chairs, on 1stDibs.
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Style: Chesterfield
Vintage Green Leather Set of Chesterfield Sofa & Three Club Chairs, circa 1920
Located in Round Top, TX
Set (4) vintage leather Chesterfield style sofa with heavily rolled arms, pair of arm chairs and additional barrel chair all resting on wood base/feet.
The dark green leather is tuf...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Chesterfield Sofas
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Wood
Rare and Unusual Vintage Chesterfield Set in Cow Pattern Leather and Wood Frame
Located in Berlin, DE
We are delight to be able to offer you this extraordinary and unique Chesterfield set.
The rare cow-like leather pattern is an eyecatcher and cannot be found...
Category
20th Century English Chesterfield Sofas
Materials
Leather
Vintage Chesterfield Sofa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful leather sofa with tufted back and nail head trim. Great for home or bar use with a classic chesterfield style.
Please confirm location.
Category
Mid-20th Century Chesterfield Sofas
Materials
Leather
Our Signature Howard Chesterfield Sofa in Hand Dyed Elephant Grey Leather
Located in London, GB
Our Howard Chesterfield sofa is a key piece from our Signature Collection and they can be finished in any hand dyed leathers or fabrics.
All cr...
Category
2010s British Chesterfield Sofas
Materials
Leather
Original vintage English Dark Green Chesterfield Leather Windsor 4-Seater Sofa
Located in Berlin, DE
This original beautifully preserved dark green leather Large 4-seater sofa is very masculine and big enough for an office. Coil sprung feather filled cushions - Vintage green leather Chesterfield...
Category
20th Century English Chesterfield Sofas
Materials
Leather
Stunning Vintage English Red Leather Chesterfield 3 Seater Sofa
Located in Berlin, DE
3-seat chesterfield sofa with button tufted detail, circa 1970. Exceptional quality. Double hand-stitching, and applied brass nailhead trim details. The ebonized composite orb feet h...
Category
20th Century English Chesterfield Sofas
Materials
Leather
Wool Tweed Fabric with Leather Finishes and Wood Chesterfield Sofa
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Wool Tweet Fabric WIth Leather Padded Button Finishes And Wood Chesterfield Sofa.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Chesterfield Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Mcm and Scandinavian Design Style Cognac Leather and Beige Bouclé Fabric Sofa
Located in Tourcoing, FR
MCM And Scandinavian Design Style Cognac Leather And Beige Bouclé Fabric Sofa with Wooden Base Finishes.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Chesterfield Sofas
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Bouclé, Velvet, Wood
Fully Restored Hand Dyed Bordeaux Leather Chesterfield Suite Armchair & Sofa
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning, hand made in England, fully restored Bordeaux leather Gentleman's club suite with to include a very comfortable armchair and footsto...
Category
20th Century English Chesterfield Sofas
Materials
Leather
Beautiful Mid-C Leather Chesterfield Sofa in Hand Dyed Golden Tans
Located in London, GB
As a LAPADA dealer I always have a large stock of Chesterfield sofas and chairs ranging from early 19thC through to present day. We also ...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Chesterfield Sofas
Materials
Leather
Lovely original vintage Chesterfield Red Leather Chaise Lounge Daybed Sofa
Located in Berlin, DE
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely tufted hand dyed Red leather Chesterfield chaise lounge daybed
A very good looking well ma...
Category
20th Century English Chesterfield Sofas
Materials
Leather
Original Chesterfield Vintage Brown Three Seat Sofa
Located in Berlin, DE
We are delighted to offer this stunning rare handmade in England brown leather 3-seat, sofa. Where to begin! This sofa is absolute eye candy from every angle, it has the original lea...
Category
20th Century Chesterfield Sofas
Materials
Leather
19thC Antique Hamptons & Sons Chesterfield Sofa In Hand Dyed Whiskey Leather
Located in London, GB
As a furniture maker and LAPADA dealer, I always have a large stock of Chesterfield sofas and chairs ranging from early 19thC through to ...
Category
Mid-19th Century British Antique Chesterfield Sofas
Materials
Leather
Antiqued Chesterfield Leather Sofa
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Classic antiqued Chesterfield leather sofa. This beautiful hand-rubbed and antiqued leather Chesterfield sofa is beautifully crafte...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Chesterfield Sofas
Materials
Leather
Mid-Century Leather Tufted Sofa w/ Loose Cushions
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome English leather tufted sofa with tight tufted back and two loose seat cushions. The sofa is beautifully detailed with brass nailhead trim. Wonderfully worn with no tears of ...
Category
1940s English Vintage Chesterfield Sofas
Materials
Leather
Vintage Style Classic Chesterfield Sofa - Vienna Brown Leather
Located in Westwood, NJ
A vintage style classic Chesterfield sofa in Vienna brown leather. This traditional English- style sofa features a button-tufted interior, ro...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Chesterfield Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
Custom Classic Chesterfield Sofa
Located in Westwood, NJ
We offer an extensive collection and a fully customizable Chesterfield sofa program, made in America and produced within 8 weeks. Every element is customizable, from the leather or f...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Chesterfield Sofas
Materials
Leather
Our Signature Robinson Fully Buttoned Tufted Sofa
Located in London, GB
Our Robinson sofa is a very classic style of generous proportions that is certain to give presence to any interior.
It could also be crafted with a buttoned back and seat cushions...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Chesterfield Sofas
Materials
Velvet
Pair of Harrods London Restored Bordeaux Brown Leather Chesterfield Tufted Sofas
By Chesterfield, Harrods
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning pair of Vintage Harrods London Pegasus Bordeaux brown leather Chesterfield tufted sofas
A very good looking well made ...
Category
20th Century English Chesterfield Sofas
Materials
Leather
Our Signature Lantern Chesterfield Sofa in Hand Dyed Amber
Located in London, GB
Our Signature Lantern installation piece is based around a serpentine shape and built with enduring quality and sustainability in mind.
More often than not, spaces are created to fit a budget and life span which can prove to be a very disposable approach to a project.
In this case, our client and I designed our Lantern sofa to represent longevity and the highest level of crafting.
The piece shown will endure for generations and age in a way which is unlike any other piece of furniture.
The leathers will patinate perfectly. The frame is fully 8-point-hand-tied loose coil sprung and horse tail...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Chesterfield Sofas
Materials
Leather
Fully Restored 19thC Chesterfield Sofa in Hand Dyed Leathers
Located in London, GB
As a LAPADA dealer and furniture maker, I always have a large stock of Chesterfield sofas and chairs ranging from early 19thC through to ...
Category
Late 19th Century British Antique Chesterfield Sofas
Materials
Leather
19thC Howard & Sons Chesterfield Sofa in Hand Dyed Leathers - Colour to Select
Located in London, GB
As a LAPADA dealer and furniture maker, I always have a very good selection of pieces in stock with a wide range of price points.
Original Howard & Sons 19thC Chesterfield sofa that we have fully restored in our hand dyed British leathers, fully hand tacked with horse tail...
Category
Late 19th Century British Antique Chesterfield Sofas
Materials
Leather
Exceptional Pair of MidC Chesterfield Wing Back Chairs in Original Leather
Located in London, GB
As a LAPADA dealer and furniture maker, I have many many pieces in stock and extensive resources.
This particular set is a very very beautiful collection of pieces.
The hand dy...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Chesterfield Sofas
Materials
Leather
Original Vintage Chesterfield Sofa Faded Brown from around 1978 High Quality
Located in Berlin, DE
Original old chesterfield sofa, quilted seat and back strong leather. This unique sofa was bought in an antique shop around 1978, real leather with ori...
Category
20th Century English Chesterfield Sofas
Materials
Leather
Nice Small Wide Chesterfield Tan Brown Leather Tufted Sofa with High Back
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer this very nice tan brown leather Chesterfield sofa
This is a very comfortable and good looking sofa, it has a high back so you can rest your whole back i...
Category
20th Century English Chesterfield Sofas
Materials
Leather
Double Sided Chesterfield Sofa
Located in Westwood, NJ
This leather sofa is upholstered in our high-grade Newport Toffee leather. With tightly tufted backrests and seat cushions with high-density foam, with natural finish brass nailhead details raised on bun feet.
With our uniquely treated hand-rubbed and wiped-off finish, we have antiqued the look of the leather to give it a warm and wonderful...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Chesterfield Sofas
Materials
Leather
Long Chesterfield Sofa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Long chesterfield sofa in blue fabric with tufted seating. Beautiful soft blue coloring adds a pop to this classic style.
Please confirm location.
Category
Mid-20th Century Chesterfield Sofas
Materials
Fabric
1960 Black Leather Chesterfield Model 'Jupiter' Three Seater Sofa by Arne Norell
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Beautiful Chesterfield "model Jupiter" in sturdy black leather designed by the talented designer Arne Norell for Norell Möbler AB in Sweden.
Build up with loose leather tufted cushio...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Chesterfield Sofas
Materials
Leather
Custom Handmade Chesterfield Sofa Solid Bronze Lion Paw Feet, Horsehair Padding
Located in Chicago, IL
This Classic Chesterfield sofa was copied from a 13' vintage French tufted back sofa found in Nice in the south of France and is upholstered in a cotton velvet. We can reproduce Ches...
Category
2010s American Chesterfield Sofas
Materials
Bronze
Restored Hand Dyed Brown Leather Chesterfield Designer Sofa
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning fully restored whiskey brown leather contemporary designer sofa.
Where to begin! This sofa is absolute eye candy from every angle, it has the original leather hide, the leather is in fully restored condition throughout, the sofa was basically new when we got our hands on it but the leather was a plain tax, we have stripped it back, hand dyed it six times, antiqued it, then sealed and waxed it
It is a very good looking piece, a bit art modern, it has the look and feel of a Fritz...
Category
20th Century English Chesterfield Sofas
Materials
Leather
One Pair English Style Leather Chesterfield, Great Color with a Hand Applied Pat
Located in Buchanan, MI
One pair English style leather chesterfield, great color with a hand applied patina. Old world look with contemporary construction. We also have a pair in a lighter tobacco patina. P...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chesterfield Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
20th Century Three Seater White Leather Chesterfield Sofa
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A 20th century large three seater white leather chesterfield with two large loose cushions, raised on 4 bun feet. A fine example of a good q...
Category
Late 20th Century British Chesterfield Sofas
Materials
Leather
Pair Vintage Tufted Leather Chesterfield Sofas
Located in New York, NY
Pair of vintage tufted leather Chesterfield sofas. The leather is burgundy with solid black wooden bun feet. Has brass tacks to the front of the arms.
Category
1960s English Vintage Chesterfield Sofas
Materials
Brass
Rare and Unusual Vintage Chesterfield Sofa in Cow Pattern Leather and Wood Frame
Located in Berlin, DE
We are delight to be able to offer you this extraordinary and unique Chesterfield 2-seater sofa.
The rare cow-like leather pattern is an eye-catcher and cann...
Category
20th Century English Chesterfield Sofas
Materials
Leather
Fully Restored Pair of Huge 4-5 Seat Each Chesterfield Brown Leather Bench Sofas
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of huge 4-5 seat each, fully restored rich brown leather Chesterfield bench sofas
These are a very solid and well made pair o...
Category
20th Century English Chesterfield Sofas
Materials
Leather
Leather 4 Seater Chesterfield Sofa
Located in Westwood, NJ
A classic long leather 4 seater Chesterfield sofa. The unusual long tufted chesterfield sofa is ideal for a long entry hall, living room, a hotel l...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Chesterfield Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
Leather Chesterfield Style Sofa
Located in Montreal, QC
Leather Chesterfield Style sofa
Category
1970s American Vintage Chesterfield Sofas
Materials
Leather
Tufted Leather Chesterfield Sofa
Located in Westwood, NJ
A tufted leather chesterfield sofa upholstered in rich traditional brown leather. A take on the traditional 19th century English design wit...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Chesterfield Sofas
Materials
Leather
Divano Chesterfield in Vera Pelle, Qualita' Italiana
Located in Felino, IT
Divano chesterfield come nuovo, in vera pelle, made in Italia. Struttura portante in massello di legno, imbottitura con schiume poliuretaniche, piedini in f...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Chesterfield Sofas
Materials
Leather
Vintage Iconic Large Three-seater Antique Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofa, 1920s
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This three-seater Chesterfield leather sofa was produced in England during the 1920s. It is one of the most recognizable pieces of furniture in the world. The sofa's frame is made of...
Category
1920s British Vintage Chesterfield Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
One Pair English Style Leather Chesterfield, Great Color with a Hand Applied Pat
Located in Buchanan, MI
One pair English style leather Chesterfield, great color with a hand applied patina. Old world look with new construction From the Thomas Jolly Antiques collection. Priced per sofa.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Chesterfield Sofas
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Green Velvet and Black Wooden Feet with Brass Finishes Chesterfield Style Sofa
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Black lacquered wooden feet and deep green velvet colored comfy Chesterfield style sofa
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Chesterfield Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Custom-Made Chesterfield Mohair Solid Bronze Paw Feet Available in any Size COM
Located in Chicago, IL
This is our old plank version of a Classic Chesterfield sofa available in any size. The original inspiration piece came from Monaco and was 13' long with the same lion paw feet. From...
Category
2010s American Chesterfield Sofas
Materials
Bronze
English Thomas Lloyd Cigar Leather Wingback Chesterfield Settee
By Thomas Lloyd
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Gorgeous English wingback chesterfield settee sofa featuring a cigar leather tufted upholstery hand-crafted in England by Thomas Lloyd from a hard frame covered with fine Italian ful...
Category
20th Century English Chesterfield Sofas
Materials
Brass
Modern Leather Chesterfield Sofa
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Modern leather Chesterfield sofa. A take on the traditional 19th century English design with squared arms and backrest.
The arms and backrest tufted with two comfort down seat ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Chesterfield Sofas
Materials
Leather, Maple
Vintage Harrods Chesterfield Hand Dyed Cigar Brown Leather Corner Sofa Walnut
By Harrods, Chesterfield
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning custom made to order vintage fully restored hand dyed cigar brown leather Chesterfield corner sofa with solid hand turned walnut bun feet
A very rare sofa, this is a vintage piece bought from Harrods London in the late 60's to early 70's, the leather upholstery is all original, the cushions are full leather on both sides so should the worst happen and you damage or stain one side you can simply flip it over
The sofa has been fully restored to include a light strip back, its then been hand dyed six times and antiqued this one of a kind deep cigar brown colour. The feet are all new hand turned solid walnut which have been professionally stained and French polished, they have been specially fitted with 8mm metal axles so they can be unscrewed for ease of transport, the base cover is hessian throughout
Complete sofa dimensions:
Height 88cm
Width 304.5cm
Depth 266cm
Right sofa dimensions
Height 88cm
Width 185cm
Depth 85cm
Left sofa...
Category
20th Century English Chesterfield Sofas
Materials
Leather
Custom Antiqued Leather Chesterfield
Located in Westwood, NJ
From our US Based custom upholstery and tannery workshop, this Chesterfield sofa is customizable and made with one of our many available types of leather. Available with a weathered ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Chesterfield Sofas
Materials
Leather
Rare and Unusual Vintage Chesterfield Sofa in Cow Pattern Leather and Wood Frame
Located in Berlin, DE
We are delight to be able to offer you this extraordinary and unique Chesterfield 3-seater sofa.
The rare cow-like leather pattern is an eye-catcher and cann...
Category
20th Century English Chesterfield Sofas
Materials
Leather
Vintage Style Classic Chesterfield Sofa, Cuban Cigar
Located in Westwood, NJ
A vintage-style classic English Chesterfield leather upholstered sofa, with top-grain leather in a vintage Cuban cigar color. With tufted backrest and rollo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Chesterfield Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
Vintage Style Classic Chesterfield Sofa, Brown Leather
Located in Westwood, NJ
A vintage-style Classic English Chesterfield leather upholstered sofa, with top-grain leather in a vintage brown finish. With tufted backrest and rollover arms, with two padded cushi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Chesterfield Sofas
Materials
Leather
Vintage Style Classic Chesterfield Sofa
Located in Westwood, NJ
A vintage style Classic English Chesterfield leather upholstered sofa, with top-grain leather in a Havana brown finish. With tufted backrest and rollover arms, with two padded cushio...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Chesterfield Sofas
Materials
Leather
Vintage Chesterfield Sofa Cognac / brown Leather Mounted with Numerous Buttons
Located in Berlin, DE
This original beautifully preserved Cognac leather three-seat sofa is very masculine. Coil sprung feather filled cushions - Vintage Cognac leather Chest...
Category
20th Century English Chesterfield Sofas
Materials
Leather
Custom Double Sided Chesterfield Sofa
Located in Westwood, NJ
We offer an extensive collection and a fully customizable Chesterfield sofa program, made in America and produced within 8 weeks. Every element is customizable, from the leather or fabric to the dimensions, and the type of foot.
We have added a number of images below for inspiration and priced for an 86" long double sided chesterfield sofa...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Chesterfield Sofas
Materials
Leather
Custom Built Chesterfield Sofa in Mohair with Solid Bronze Nickel Plated Feet
Located in Chicago, IL
Custom built, classic Chesterfield designed sofa with nickel-plated solid bronze feet that give it a bit of a French twist. We just upholstered this sofa in a soft grey 100% wool moh...
Category
2010s North American Chesterfield Sofas
Materials
Bronze
Antique French Chesterfield Sofa in Indigo Ikat Print Linen
Located in South Salem, NY
One-of-a-kind Chesterfield sofa made in France, updated in blue ikat pattern linen fabric by Andrew Martin. Deep, high-back seat and traditional sc...
Category
19th Century French Antique Chesterfield Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Chesterfield Style Tufted-Back Sofa, Horsehair, Bronze Lion Paw Feet Any Size
Located in Chicago, IL
Old Planks interpretation on the Classic chesterfield tufted-back sofa, which we build here in our upholstery department in any dimension you wish. Our wooden frames are hand-built s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Chesterfield Sofas
Materials
Bronze
One Pair of Two-Seat Chesterfield Sofa's, Great Scale for Comfort, Great Patina
Located in Buchanan, MI
One pair of two-seat Chesterfield sofa's, great scale for comfort, great patina. Great condition and ready for installation. Priced per sofa. We also have two three seat...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chesterfield Sofas
Materials
Leather
Custom Long Chesterfield Sofa
Located in Westwood, NJ
We offer an extensive collection and a fully customizable Chesterfield sofa program, made in America and produced within 8 weeks. Every element is customizable, from the leather or f...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Chesterfield Sofas
Materials
Leather
Chesterfield sofas for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Chesterfield sofas for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage sofas created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with animal skin, leather and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Chesterfield sofas made in a specific country, there are Europe, United Kingdom, and England pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original sofas, popular names associated with this style include Chesterfield, David Robinson, George Smith, and Harrods. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for sofas differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $889 and tops out at $76,237 while the average work can sell for $7,068.
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