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Why is it called a Chesterfield sofa?
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Why it is called a Chesterfield sofa is because of the person who is believed to have first commissioned it. 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. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Chesterfield sofas.
1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
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Shop for Chesterfield Sofas on 1stDibs
Fine Quality Light Brown Distressed Leather Custom Chesterfield sofa 8ft long.
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This impressive 95-inch Chesterfield sofa showcases the enduring elegance of classic English design. Upholstered in supple light brown genuine leather, the sofa features the iconic...
Category
2010s European Chesterfield Sofas
Materials
Leather
Fine quality saddle distressed leather chesterfield 8 ft sofa
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This fine quality Chesterfield sofa embodies timeless English style with a modern flair. Upholstered in rich saddle -hued genuine leather, the sofa features deep button tufting acro...
Category
2010s European Chesterfield Sofas
Materials
Leather
Beautiful Mottled Brown 8ft English Custom Made Leather Chesterfield Sofa
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This custom-made English Chesterfield sofa is upholstered in genuine brown leather, showcasing the timeless sophistication of traditional British design. Featuring a deep button-tuft...
Category
Early 2000s English Chesterfield Sofas
Materials
Leather
Handsome Chesterfield Style Button Tufted Leather Sofa
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A handsome sofa with classic Chesterfield elegance, designed with a gently arched back and rolled arms lavishly button tufted and upholstered in rich, red-brown leather. Arms and apr...
Category
20th Century Chesterfield Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
Fine And Classic Tufted Leather Chesterfield Sofa
Located in Bridgeport, CT
The Classic Chesterfied style in a glove soft Brown Leather. The Sofa is firm but quite comfortable and features the iconic rolled arm, brass nail-head trim and overall tufting. Very...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chesterfield Sofas
Materials
Brass
A Very Smart Late 20thC Leather Chesterfield 4 Seater Sofa - Dark Chestnut Brown
Located in London, GB
As a furniture maker and LAPADA dealer we have not only pieces that we craft from our own collection but in addition, around 350 pieces of leather chesterfield furniture dating throu...
Category
Late 20th Century English Chesterfield Sofas
Materials
Leather
