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19th Century English Chesterfield Sofa
By Chesterfield
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Newly upholstered 19th Century English chesterfield sofa.
With buttoned ticking and hessian seat
Category
1870s English Chesterfield Antique Sofa
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Victorian Walnut Chesterfield Sofa
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A Victorian walnut Chesterfield sofa, of typical form with rolled arms and two seat cushions, the
Category
1870s English Chesterfield Antique Sofa
Materials
Leather
Antique Victorian leather Chesterfield sofa
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Beautiful antique Victorian leather Chesterfield sofa. Completely in original weathered style. Sofa
Category
1880s British Chesterfield Antique Sofa
Materials
Leather
Antique Hand Dyed Leather Chesterfield Sofa
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a top quality antique hand dyed leather chesterfield sofa, having a deep buttoned back
Category
Early 20th Century English Chesterfield Antique Sofa
Materials
Leather
19th Century William IV style White Chesterfield Sofa
Located in Houston, TX
19th Century White William IV style Chesterfield Sofa with new upholstery on casters
Category
19th Century English William IV Chesterfield Antique Sofa
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
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
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Early 20th Century English Chesterfield Chesterfield Antique Sofa
Materials
Metal
Leather Chesterfield Sofa Double Seater Settee Deep Button
Located in Potters Bar, GB
You are viewing a gorgeous green leather double Chesterfield sofa
Classic deep button seat with
Category
1920s Chesterfield Chesterfield Antique Sofa
Materials
Leather
Stunning Quality Brown Leather 2-Seater Chesterfield Sofa
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
is the original horse hair. This chesterfield sofa is a fine example of good quality with a good
Category
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Chesterfield Antique Sofa
Materials
Leather
Antique 19thC Chesterfield Sofa in Hand Dyed Parchment Leather
Located in London, GB
a wide range of price points.
This really is a beautiful 19thC Chesterfield sofa which has been
Category
1870s British Chesterfield Chesterfield Antique Sofa
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
Category
Late 19th Century British Chesterfield Chesterfield Antique Sofa
Materials
Leather
Late Victorian Two-Seat Chesterfield Sofa 'to Be Colored on Request', circa 1890
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A late Victorian two-seat mahogany Chesterfield sofa, of typical form with rolled arms and two-seat
Category
1890s English Chesterfield Chesterfield Antique Sofa
Materials
Mahogany
H 30 in W 83 in D 36 in
19thC Howard & Sons Chesterfield Sofa in Hand Dyed Leathers - Wimbledon Green
Located in London, GB
a wide range of price points.
Original Howard & Sons 19thC Chesterfield sofa that we have fully
Category
Late 19th Century British Chesterfield Chesterfield Antique Sofa
Materials
Leather
H 28 in W 86 in D 38 in
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
Category
1920s British Chesterfield Chesterfield Antique Sofa
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 29.53 in W 84.65 in D 35.44 in
Antique leather 3-seater chesterfield sofa with excellent character and patina
Located in Harderwijk, NL
This stunning antique 3-seater leather chesterfield sofa is the embodiment of ultimate luxury. Its
Category
19th Century Chesterfield Chesterfield Antique Sofa
Materials
Cowhide
H 28.75 in W 85.83 in D 35.44 in
Fine Late Victorian Chesterfield Sofa
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A fine late Victorian Chesterfield, of typical from with turned walnut legs and refurbished castors
Category
Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Chesterfield Antique Sofa
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Large Chesterfield Sofa from Sweden early 1900s Mohair Velvet from Rose Uniacke
Located in Uxbridge, GB
This exquisite Swedish Chesterfield sofa, dating back to the early 1900s, offers both luxurious
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Chesterfield Antique Sofa
Materials
Mohair, Velvet, Mahogany, Oak
H 29.14 in W 97.25 in D 38.19 in
Vintage Two Seats Chesterfield Sofa, 1900
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wonderful chesterfield leather sofa in good vintage condition, the buttons are well attached. It is
Category
Early 1900s British Chesterfield Chesterfield Antique Sofa
Materials
Silver Leaf
Chesterfield Sofa Gray Mohair 19th Century
Located in Hanover, MA
Late 19th century Chesterfield club sofa on six tapered block mahogany legs with brass casters with
Category
1890s American Late Victorian Chesterfield Antique Sofa
Materials
Mohair
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
Category
Mid-19th Century British Chesterfield Chesterfield Antique Sofa
Materials
Leather
Important Antique Victorian Howard & Son's Chesterfield Sofa Inc Ticking Fabric
By Howard and Sons, Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Chesterfield sofa with the original ticking fabric and long, elegant Walnut turned legs
This has to be the
Category
1860s English High Victorian Chesterfield Antique Sofa
Materials
Walnut
H 27.17 in W 86.62 in D 36.42 in
Unrestored Antique Victorian Howard & Son's Chesterfield Sofa Inc Ticking Fabric
By Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard and Sons, Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer very rare, original Victorian circa 1860 Howard & Son’s Chesterfield sofa
Category
1860s English High Victorian Chesterfield Antique Sofa
Materials
Hardwood
H 24.61 in W 86.62 in D 38.59 in
Antique 19thC Chesterfield Sofa in Beautiful Patinated Leather
Located in London, GB
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This double drop arm chesterfield has such versatility, perfect for the smaller room.
We will refinish
Category
1890s British Chesterfield Chesterfield Antique Sofa
Materials
Leather
Stunning Antique Fully Restored Cigar Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofa Walnut
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
leather Chesterfield club sofa in restored condition with feather filled cushions and custom made to order
Category
Early 1900s English Late Victorian Chesterfield Antique Sofa
Materials
Leather, Walnut
H 30.52 in W 67.72 in D 37.41 in
LUXURY ViCTORIAN SERPENTINE HAND DYED RESTORED BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD SOFA
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
restored Victorian hand dyed cigar brown leather serpentine fronted Chesterfield club sofa with hand turned
Category
19th Century English Victorian Chesterfield Antique Sofa
Materials
Leather
H 27.96 in W 88.19 in D 34.26 in
VICTORIAN SERPENTINE FRONTED HAND DYED RESTORED BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFiELD SOFA
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
restored Victorian hand dyed cigar brown leather serpentine fronted Chesterfield club sofa with super rare
Category
1880s English Victorian Chesterfield Antique Sofa
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
H 36.23 in W 75.01 in D 38.98 in
Regency Serpentine Hand Dyed Restored Whisky Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofa
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
cigar brown leather serpentine fronted Chesterfield club sofa
This sofa is as rare as they come, it’s
Category
1810s English Regency Chesterfield Antique Sofa
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
H 30.32 in W 74.61 in D 39.77 in
Italian Tufted Leather Upholstered Chesterfield Sofa, late 19thc
Located in Atlanta, GA
Beautifully worn chesterfield style sofa with a deep seat and tufted back and arms, the front of
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Late Victorian Chesterfield Antique Sofa
Materials
Leather
ANTIQUE FULLY RESTORED REGENCY 1810 CHESTERFiELD SOFA BROWN LEATHER CARVED FRAME
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
restored Regency circa 1810 brown leather Chesterfield tufted sofa with hand carved Walnut frame
Please
Category
1810s English Regency Chesterfield Antique Sofa
Materials
Leather, Walnut
H 34.85 in W 67.72 in D 34.65 in
Restored Antique Lion Hand Carved Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofa Armchair Suite
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
, Victorian circa 1880 Jacobean Revival, Chesterfield tufted, Whisky brown leather suite with hand carved Lion
Category
1880s Belgian High Victorian Chesterfield Antique Sofa
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
H 36.03 in W 50.2 in D 30.71 in
Fine Antique Victorian Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofa Oak Lions Hairy Paw Feet
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
leather Chesterfield fully sprung sofa with hand carved oak Lion's paw feet.
This sofa base is very
Category
1860s English High Victorian Chesterfield Antique Sofa
Materials
Leather
H 34.06 in W 76.38 in D 38 in
Huge Restored Antique Victorian Howard & Son's Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofa
By Howard and Sons, Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
London, large Baring sofa upholstered with vintage brown leather that has Thomas Chippendale style
Category
19th Century English Victorian Chesterfield Antique Sofa
Materials
Leather
H 33.67 in W 77.17 in D 42.52 in
Late 19th C Red Burgandy Buttoned Moroccan Leather English Chesterfield Sofa
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A fine red deep buttoned moroccan leather upholstered chesterfield settee, raised on short turned
Category
Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Chesterfield Antique Sofa
Materials
Leather
H 28.75 in W 72.05 in D 34.26 in
Fine Important Restored Pair of Antique Howard & Sons Leather Chesterfield Sofas
By Howard and Sons, Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard Chairs Ltd.
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Victorian Howard & Son’s Berners street cigar brown leather, fully restored Chesterfield buttoned sofas with
Category
19th Century English Early Victorian Chesterfield Antique Sofa
Materials
Leather
H 27.37 in W 77.17 in D 36.03 in
Victorian Georgian Irish Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofa Lion Hairy Paw Feet
By Georgian House 1
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Chesterfield brown leather sofa with hand-carved Lion hairy paw feet
I’ve never seen another of this quality
Category
19th Century British Georgian Chesterfield Antique Sofa
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
H 41.74 in W 69.1 in D 30.91 in
ANTiQUE AMERICAN CARVED BURR WALNUT MOTHER OF PEARL INLAID CHESTERFIELD SOFA
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
carved Walnut sofa with Mother of Pearl inlay and Lions Hairy paw feet
Please note the delivery fee
Category
19th Century American Victorian Chesterfield Antique Sofa
Materials
Fabric, Satinwood, Walnut
H 42.52 in W 53.94 in D 29.14 in
Fine Victorian Howard & Son's Claw & Ball Feet Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofa
By Howard and Sons, Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard Chairs Ltd.
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
London, large Baring sofa upholstered with new Fully Aniline cattle hide leather with hand carved Claw
Category
19th Century English Victorian Chesterfield Antique Sofa
Materials
Leather
H 34.06 in W 76.58 in D 41.34 in
Antique Victorian Whisky Brown Leather Restored Chesterfield Sofa Chaise Lounge
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this very rare fully restored Chesterfield tufted sofa chaise lounge in
Category
1860s English Victorian Chesterfield Antique Sofa
Materials
Leather
H 28.75 in W 66.15 in D 25.2 in
Rope Twist Napoleon III Style Suite Seating Armchair & Settee Chesterfield Sofa
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
need a sette or sofa before. The pair are in sublime condition, every piece of the timber is hand
Category
Early 20th Century English Napoleon III Chesterfield Antique Sofa
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
H 32.68 in W 48.04 in D 24.22 in
Fully Sprung Thomas Chippendale Restored Aged Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofa
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Chesterfield aged whiskey brown leather gentleman’s club sofa with Thomas Chippendale style floating buttoned
Category
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Chesterfield Antique Sofa
Materials
Leather, Oak
H 26.38 in W 83.47 in D 38.19 in
Restored Victorian 1890 Cornelius V Smith Chesterfield Leather Sofa Coil Sprung
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Smith green leather Chesterfield sofa
What can I say, if you’re in the market for the best Victorian
Category
Late 19th Century English High Victorian Chesterfield Antique Sofa
Materials
Leather, Hardwood, Walnut
H 26.78 in W 78.75 in D 39.38 in
1900s Hand Dyed Whisky Brown Leather Feather Cushions Chesterfield Club Sofa
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
leather Chesterfield sofa with feather filled cushions
This sofa is one of the nicest I have seen in
Category
Early 1900s English Late Victorian Chesterfield Antique Sofa
Materials
Leather
H 34.45 in W 81.11 in D 35.44 in
Pair of Restored Antique Gentleman's Tufted Chesterfield Brown Leather Sofas
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Boudreaux brown leather Chesterfield sofas with overstuffed feather filled cushions and solid walnut bun
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Chesterfield Antique Sofa
Materials
Leather
H 30.12 in W 68.12 in D 36.62 in
1 of 2 Restored Victorian Gentleman's Club Chesterfield Leather Sofas Kilim Seat
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Chesterfield sofas with kilim upholstered cushions
This auction is for one sofa, the other sofa is listed
Category
19th Century English Victorian Chesterfield Antique Sofa
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
H 28.35 in W 64.18 in D 33.47 in
Brown leather deep buttoned chesterfield
Located in Cheshire, GB
Large brown leather Chesterfield sofa, having a deep buttoned back and seat, All raised up on
Category
Early 20th Century British Chesterfield Antique Sofa
Materials
Leather
Brown leather deep buttoned chesterfield
Located in Cheshire, GB
Large brown leather Chesterfield sofa, having deep buttoned back and seat, All raised up on turned
Category
Early 20th Century British Chesterfield Antique Sofa
Materials
Leather
Leather deep buttoned chesterfield
Located in Cheshire, GB
Large brown leather Chesterfield sofa, having deep buttoned back and seat, raised up on turned feet
Category
Late 19th Century British Chesterfield Antique Sofa
Materials
Leather
Restored Victorian 1890 Cornelius V. Smith Stamp Chesterfield Leather Sofa Brown
By Cornelius V. Smith
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Cornelius V Smith Stamped aged whiskey brown leather Chesterfield sofa
Please note the delivery fee
Category
1890s English High Victorian Chesterfield Antique Sofa
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
H 26.78 in W 73.23 in D 32.29 in
Pair of Restored Victorian Gentleman Club Chesterfield Leather Sofas Kilim Seats
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
restored hand dyed whisky brown leather Chesterfield sofas with kilim upholstered cushions
Please note
Category
19th Century English Victorian Chesterfield Antique Sofa
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
H 28.35 in W 64.18 in D 33.47 in
1 of 2 Restored Victorian Club Chesterfield Hand Dyed Leather Sofas Kilim Seat
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
hand dyed whisky brown leather Chesterfield sofas with kilim upholstered cushions
Please note the
Category
19th Century English Victorian Chesterfield Antique Sofa
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
H 30.32 in W 64.97 in D 33.47 in
William IV Bergere finished with Goat Skin Leather
Located in London, GB
As a LAPADA dealer I always have a large stock of Chesterfield sofas and chairs ranging from early
Category
Early 19th Century British Regency Chesterfield Antique Sofa
Materials
Goatskin, Leather, Cane
FULLY COIL SPRUNG VINTAGE 1920's HAND DYED BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD CLUB SOFA
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
original circa 1920's, super comfortable, fully coil sprung, hand dyed saddle brown leather club sofa with
Category
1920s English Chesterfield Chesterfield Antique Sofa
Materials
Leather
H 28.55 in W 85.04 in D 38.59 in
Small Restored Chesterfield Victorian Whisky Brown Leather Sofa
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Chesterfield two-seat sofa with fully buttoned base
A very good looking piece, rare to find in this small width
Category
19th Century English Victorian Chesterfield Antique Sofa
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Antique Victorian Chesterfield Tufted Brown Leather Sofa Feather Filled Cushions
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Chesterfield tufted club sofa with feather filled cushions
This sofa is as rare as they come, it’s a period
Category
19th Century English Victorian Chesterfield Antique Sofa
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
H 27.17 in W 72.05 in D 35.44 in
STUNNING ANTiQUE REGENCY CHESTERFIELD TUFTED "TETE A TETE" CONVERSATION SOFA
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
original Antique Regency circa 1810-1820 “Tete a Tete” Conversation couch in salmon valor upholstery that
Category
1810s English Regency Chesterfield Antique Sofa
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
H 25.99 in W 43.51 in D 28.55 in
FINE ANTIQUE GEORGIAN CIRCA 1780 GiLTWOOD CHESTERFIELD WINDOW SETTEE SALON SOFA
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale very rare, highly collectable Georgian circa 1780 Salon settee or window seat with the original gold giltwoo...
Category
1780s English Georgian Chesterfield Antique Sofa
Materials
Upholstery, Giltwood
H 31.5 in W 62.6 in D 21.26 in
Victorian Horse Hair Green Hand Dyed Leather Chesterfield Fully Button Base Sofa
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
leather Chesterfield fully buttoned sofa
A very good looking and well made sofa, the upholstery looks
Category
19th Century English Victorian Chesterfield Antique Sofa
Materials
Leather
H 30.52 in W 74.41 in D 34.26 in
RESTORED BROWN LEATHER ViCTORIAN CARRIAGE SEAT SOFA ROYAL ARMORIAL COAT OF ARMS
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
, super rare, fully restored High Victorian carriage coach seat which can be used as a bench sofa with
Category
1840s English High Victorian Chesterfield Antique Sofa
Materials
Leather, Walnut
H 59.45 in W 55.71 in D 69.69 in
1920s Danish Leather Chesterfield Loveseat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 1920s Danish Leather Chesterfield exudes timeless character with its rich patina, deep tufting
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Chesterfield Chesterfield Antique Sofa
Materials
Leather
RESTORED WILLIAM IV CIRCA 1830 CHESTERFiELD REGENCY BLUE LEATHER HUMP BACK SOFA
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
restored Regency Blue, William IV hump back sofa with burr elm turned legs
Please note the delivery fee
Category
1830s English William IV Chesterfield Antique Sofa
Materials
Leather, Elm
H 35.04 in W 84.06 in D 28.75 in
Antique Swedish Leather Sofa
Located in London, GB
An absolutely beautiful antique Swedish leather sofa. We have recently imported this from Sweden
Category
1920s Swedish Chesterfield Chesterfield Antique Sofa
Materials
Leather, Oak
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Chesterfield Antique Sofa For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic chesterfield antique sofa available at 1stDibs. A chesterfield antique sofa — often made from animal skin, leather and wood — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer chesterfield antique sofa, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right chesterfield antique sofa, those designed in Victorian, Georgian and Regency styles are of considerable interest. Chesterfield, Howard and Sons and Howard & Sons Ltd each produced at least one beautiful chesterfield antique sofa that is worth considering.
How Much is a Chesterfield Antique Sofa?
Prices for a chesterfield antique sofa start at $967 and top out at $33,335 with the average selling for $7,350.
Finding the Right Sofas for You
Black leather, silk velvet cushions, breathable bouclé fabric — when shopping for antique 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. Bench-like seating in Ancient Greece, which was padded with soft blankets, was called klinai. 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 Chesterfield Antique 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 ExpertNovember 13, 2024Why 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 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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