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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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Vintage English Chesterfield Leather Tufted Sofa Oxblood Red Mid Century
Located in Tyler, TX
TIMELESS Vintage Mid-Century English Leather Tufted Seat CHESTERFIELD 3-Seat Sofa Oxblood Red
PERFECT ICONIC look for a gentleman's office, study, library, or cigar lounge~~upholste...
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Mid-20th Century English Chesterfield Sofas
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Leather
Large English Chesterfield Sofa of Tufted Leather from the Edwardian Era
Located in Austin, TX
A fine, large Chesterfield sofa upholstered in original patinated chestnut leather from the Edwardian era - featuring a deep button-tufted back, scroll arms, and comfortable seat, wi...
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Early 20th Century English Chesterfield Sofas
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Metal
20th Century Brown Leather Chesterfield 2-Seat Sofa
Located in Round Top, TX
The rich brown vintage leather captures your attention in this wonderful Chesterfield 7' long two-seat sofa.
It has the traditional tufted buttoned back, rolled arms and nailhead acc...
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Late 20th Century Danish Chesterfield Sofas
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Leather
Patinated Tufted Leather Club Chair
Located in Las Vegas, NV
When the patina makes the piece. This incredible patinated leather club chair is comfortably worn, broken in and ready for its next life. Large on size and style, I envision it as a ...
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20th Century Chesterfield Sofas
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Leather
$3,800 / item
Vintage 1960s English Chesterfield Sofa in Olive Green Leather
Located in Birmingham, AL
A striking vintage English Chesterfield sofa in rich olive green leather, crafted in the Victorian style during the mid-20th century, circa 1960s. This iconic three-seat sofa capture...
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Mid-20th Century French Chesterfield Sofas
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Leather
English Style Chesterfield Off-White Tufted Leather Sofa
Located in Plainview, NY
An exquisite Chesterfield sofa upholstered in a luxurious off-white leather that exudes sophistication. The hallmark deep button-tufting, meticulously handcrafted, graces both the ba...
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20th Century Chesterfield Sofas
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Leather
