1940s Chesterfield Sofa
1940's ENGLISH HAND DYED RESTORED WHISKY BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD CLUB SOFA
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
original 1940’s Whisky brown leather Chesterfield club sofa in newly restored condition with feather filled
Category
Vintage 1940s English Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Leather
H 31.89 in W 68.12 in D 34.85 in
FULLY RESTORED ViNTAGE CIGAR BROWN LEATHER PORTERS WINGBACK CHESTERFIELD SOFA
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
collectable circa 1940's fully restored Chesterfield Porters Wingback sofa
Please note the delivery fee
Category
Vintage 1940s English Chesterfield Sofas
Materials
Leather
H 40.56 in W 67.33 in D 31.5 in
SUPER RARE FULLY RESTORED ViNTAGE CIGAR BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD SOFA PART SET
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
collectable circa 1940's fully restored Chesterfield sofa which is part of a set
Please note the delivery fee
Category
Vintage 1940s English Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Leather
H 30.12 in W 80.32 in D 34.26 in
Mid-Century Modern Chesterfield Style Couch, Original Upholstery - France
Located in Girona, ES
Outstanding "Chesterfield" style couch, with its original sheepskin upholstery, minor wear
Category
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
H 38.19 in W 78.75 in D 33.47 in
SUPER RARE FULLY RESTORED VINTAGE CIGAR BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFiELD SOFA BED
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this super rare, highly collectable circa 1940's fully restored
Category
Vintage 1940s British Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Leather
H 29.53 in W 81.11 in D 38.59 in
Victorian circa 1860 Swedish Brown Leather Chesterfield Club Sofa Fully Sprung
Located in GB
Chesterfield club sofa in stunning condition
A really very rare find, you won’t see another one of these for
Category
Antique 1860s Swedish Sofas
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
H 31.11 in W 72.45 in D 34.26 in
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
Category
Vintage 1940s English Chesterfield Sofas
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Danish Cabinetmaker Curved Easy Chair, Denmark ca 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
style, the Chesterfield. Considering its structural, material and visual qualities, this easy chair is
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Danish Cabinetmaker Upholstered Armchair with Beech Legs, Denmark 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
. Visually, this model resembles the classic Chesterfield style with rolled armrests and a tufted back
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
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Fabric, Wood
H 29.93 in W 32.29 in D 35.83 in
Danish Cabinetmaker Lounge Chair in a Patterned Bouclé Fabric, Denmark 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Denmark during the mid-century era. The large, curved design is reminiscent of the Chesterfield style
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Wood
H 35.04 in W 37.21 in D 40.56 in
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Circa 1920's Art Deco Fully Restored Chesterfield Brown Leather Sofa Part Suite
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English Leather Tufted Chesterfield Sofa circa 1940's
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Stunning leather tufted chesterfield sofa with nailhead trim detail and bun feet.
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1940s Swedish Modernist Chesterfield Sofa
Located in London, GB
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1940s Chesterfield Sofa For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal 1940s chesterfield sofa for your home. A 1940s chesterfield sofa — often made from animal skin, leather and wood — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer 1940s chesterfield sofa, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A 1940s chesterfield sofa, designed in the Art Deco, mid-century modern or Scandinavian Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made 1940s chesterfield sofa has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Chesterfield are consistently popular.
How Much is a 1940s Chesterfield Sofa?
Prices for a 1940s chesterfield sofa can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $3,800 and can go as high as $12,953, while the average can fetch as much as $8,350.
Finding the Right sofas for You
Black leather, silk velvet cushions, breathable bouclé fabric — when shopping for antique, new or vintage sofas, today’s couch connoisseurs have much to choose from in terms of style and shape. But it wasn’t always thus.
The sofa is typically defined as a long upholstered seat that features a back and arms and is intended for two or more people. While the term “couch” comes from the Old French couche, meaning to lie down, and sofa has Eastern origins, both are forms of divan, a Turkish word that means an elongated cushioned seat. No matter how you spell it, sofa just means comfort, at least it does today.
In the early days of sofa design, upholstery consisted of horsehair or dried moss. Sofas that originated in countries such as France during the 17th century were more integral to decor than they were to comfort. Like most Baroque furnishings from the region, they frequently comprised heavy, gilded mahogany frames and were upholstered in floral Beauvais tapestry. Today, options abound when it comes to style and material, with authentic leather offerings and classy steel settees. Plush, velvet chesterfields represent the platonic ideal of coziness.
Vladimir Kagan’s iconic sofa designs, such as the Crescent and the Serpentine — which, like the sectional sofas of the 1960s created by furniture makers such as Harvey Probber, are quite popular among mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts — showcase the spectrum of style available to modern consumers. Those looking to make a statement can turn to Studio 65’s lip-shaped Bocca sofa, which was inspired by the work of Salvador Dalí. Elsewhere, the furniture of the 1970s evokes an era when experimentation ruled, or at least provided a reason to break the rules. Just about every area of society felt a sudden urge to be wayward, to push boundaries — and buttons. Vintage leather sofas of that decade are characterized by a rare blending of the showy and organic.
With so many options, it’s important to explore and find the perfect furniture for your space. Paying attention to the lines of the cushions as well as the flow from the backrest into the arms is crucial to identifying a cohesive new piece for your home or office.
Fortunately, with styles from every era — and even round sofas — there’s a luxurious piece for every space. Deck out your living room with an Art Deco lounge or go retro with a nostalgic '80s design. No matter your sitting vision, the right piece is waiting for you in the expansive collection of unique sofas on 1stDibs.
Questions About 1940s Chesterfield Sofa
- What is a Chesterfield sofa?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A Chesterfield sofa is a couch with rolled arms that are as tall as the back of the sofa. They always feature deep button tufting everywhere, including the cushion.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, you can indeed reupholster a Chesterfield sofa. Reupholstering your sofa is a great way to make the piece unique and in line with your personal taste. You can also shop a collection of Chesterfield sofas from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A genuine Chesterfield sofa has layers of padding, which is wrapped in horsehair. Also, look for imperfections in the leather. Chesterfields are made with leather, as opposed to synthetic material. Shop a selection of Chesterfield sofas from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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English Arm Rolled Back Sofa
Vintage Chesterfield Wingback Sofa
Pair Of Vintage Ercol Armchairs
Vintage Chesterfield Corner Sofa
Sofa Elegant Roll Arm
Campaign Cube
Robin Day Sofa
Vintage Green Leather Chesterfield Club Chair
Woodward Chair
Blue Leather Vintage Chesterfield Sofa