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Tan Leather Chesterfield

A Stunning Antique English Polished Tan Leather Captains Chair With Castors
A Stunning Antique English Polished Tan Leather Captains Chair With Castors

A Stunning Antique English Polished Tan Leather Captains Chair With Castors

Located in Reading, Berkshire

Chair 2025 10 WV A stunning example of an English antique 1830's William IV polished tan leather chesterfield captains chair with brass stud detailing on original porcelain castors.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English William IV Chairs

Materials

Brass

Vintage Button Back Leather Chesterfield Sofa
Vintage Button Back Leather Chesterfield Sofa

Vintage Button Back Leather Chesterfield Sofa

Located in Oxfordshire, GB

Large Leather Four-Seater Chesterfield Sofa An elegant modern tan leather Chesterfield sofa, featuring a classic button-back design for timeless appeal.

Category

Early 2000s British Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

Vintage Chesterfield Tan-Naturel Leather Hand Dyed Footstool Bench
Vintage Chesterfield Tan-Naturel Leather Hand Dyed Footstool Bench

Vintage Chesterfield Tan-Naturel Leather Hand Dyed Footstool Bench

By Chesterfield

Located in WIJCKEL, NL

We are offering this stunning hand dyed Tan/Natural leather Chesterfield footstool A very good looking and well made piece, it has been upholstered with high grade leather which has...

Category

Early 20th Century English Chesterfield Footstools

Materials

Leather, Wood

Chesterfield Brown Leather Tufted Square Footstool Vintage Biker Tan Leather
Chesterfield Brown Leather Tufted Square Footstool Vintage Biker Tan Leather

Chesterfield Brown Leather Tufted Square Footstool Vintage Biker Tan Leather

By Chesterfield

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer this lovely Tan brown leather chesterfield tufted footstool A good looking and comfortable stool, it has a nice heritage patina to it We have cleaned ...

Category

20th Century English Chesterfield Footstools

Materials

Leather

VINTAGE TAN BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD TUFTED BARON FOOTSTOOL PART OF SUiTE
VINTAGE TAN BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD TUFTED BARON FOOTSTOOL PART OF SUiTE

VINTAGE TAN BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD TUFTED BARON FOOTSTOOL PART OF SUiTE

By Chesterfield

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning, lightly restored aged tan brown leather Chesterfield tufted footstool which is part of a suit...

Category

20th Century English Chesterfield Footstools

Materials

Leather

Nice Small Wide Chesterfield Tan Brown Leather Tufted Sofa with High Back
Nice Small Wide Chesterfield Tan Brown Leather Tufted Sofa with High Back

Nice Small Wide Chesterfield Tan Brown Leather Tufted Sofa with High Back

By Chesterfield

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

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

Designer Tan Leather Victorian Style Chesterfield Club Chair & Footstool
Designer Tan Leather Victorian Style Chesterfield Club Chair & Footstool

Designer Tan Leather Victorian Style Chesterfield Club Chair & Footstool

By Chesterfield

Located in Reading, Berkshire

Victorian Brown Antique Leather Design Buffalo Hide Deep Button Chesterfield Club Chair with Matching Chesterfield Footstool Handmade in England using high quality solid timber fra...

Category

20th Century British Victorian Club Chairs

Materials

Beech, Leather

Vintage Chesterfield Sofa in Tan Patinated Leather
Vintage Chesterfield Sofa in Tan Patinated Leather

Vintage Chesterfield Sofa in Tan Patinated Leather

Located in TOURCOING, FR

A handsome and generously sized Chesterfield-style sofa upholstered in rich, naturally patinated tan leather.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Sofas

Materials

Leather

Deeply Buttoned Chesterfield Tan Leather Library Stool
Deeply Buttoned Chesterfield Tan Leather Library Stool

Deeply Buttoned Chesterfield Tan Leather Library Stool

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Deeply Buttoned Chesterfield Tan Leather Library Stool This is a good Sturdy Library Stool it has sturdy reeded legs with cross stretchers The stool is upholstered in a Tan Leat...

Category

Antique 1890s Georgian Stools

Materials

Leather

LOVELY VIiNTAGE HERITAGE BIKER TAN BROWN LEATHER HALO CHESTERFIELD EARLE SOFA
LOVELY VIiNTAGE HERITAGE BIKER TAN BROWN LEATHER HALO CHESTERFIELD EARLE SOFA

LOVELY VIiNTAGE HERITAGE BIKER TAN BROWN LEATHER HALO CHESTERFIELD EARLE SOFA

By Timothy Oulton

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this super comfortable, Timothy Oulton Halo Big Earle, Heritage Biker Tan brown leather sofa Please note: T...

Category

20th Century English Chesterfield Sofas

Materials

Leather

Our Signature Milena Chesterfield Sofa in Hand Dyed Whiskey Tan Leather
Our Signature Milena Chesterfield Sofa in Hand Dyed Whiskey Tan Leather

Our Signature Milena Chesterfield Sofa in Hand Dyed Whiskey Tan Leather

By David Robinson

Located in London, GB

Our Milena Chesterfield sofa is a very classic style of generous proportions that is certain to bring gravitas and elegance to your space. The very generously rolled arm is very str...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Chesterfield Sofas

Materials

Leather

Vintage English Chesterfield Sofa in Original Golden Tan Leather, 1950s
Vintage English Chesterfield Sofa in Original Golden Tan Leather, 1950s

Vintage English Chesterfield Sofa in Original Golden Tan Leather, 1950s

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Upholstered in its original golden tan leather, the sofa has developed a beautifully aged patina that only decades of careful use can produce.

Category

Vintage 1950s British Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

Victorian Design Tan Leather Deep Button Chesterfield Club Chair & Footstool
Victorian Design Tan Leather Deep Button Chesterfield Club Chair & Footstool

Victorian Design Tan Leather Deep Button Chesterfield Club Chair & Footstool

Located in Reading, Berkshire

Victorian Grand Tour Design Tan Buffalo Hide Leather Deep Button Chesterfield Club Chair with Matching Chesterfield Footstool Handmade in England using high quality solid timber f...

Category

20th Century British Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

1990s Drexel Heritage Tan Tufted Leather Chesterfield Sofa with Churchill Back
1990s Drexel Heritage Tan Tufted Leather Chesterfield Sofa with Churchill Back

1990s Drexel Heritage Tan Tufted Leather Chesterfield Sofa with Churchill Back

Located in Lancaster, PA

This is a vintage Drexel Heritage Chesterfield Sofa with a Churchill-style high back. The upholstery is done in the most unbelievably soft buttery beige leather, tufted along the f...

Category

1990s Sofas

Materials

Steel

Pair of Chesterfield Style Leather Chairs W/ Ottomans Brown to Tan
Pair of Chesterfield Style Leather Chairs W/ Ottomans Brown to Tan

Pair of Chesterfield Style Leather Chairs W/ Ottomans Brown to Tan

By Baker Furniture Company, Kittinger Furniture Company

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Pair of circa 1960's Chesterfield style brown to tan leather chairs with a pair of matching ottomans foot rests stools.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

VINTAGE CHESTERFIELD ANDREW MUiRHEAD TAN LEATHER TUB TWO SEATER SOFA STUD DETAIL
VINTAGE CHESTERFIELD ANDREW MUiRHEAD TAN LEATHER TUB TWO SEATER SOFA STUD DETAIL

VINTAGE CHESTERFIELD ANDREW MUiRHEAD TAN LEATHER TUB TWO SEATER SOFA STUD DETAIL

Located in Pulborough, GB

Antiques of London Exquisitely upholstered in Fine Scottish leather by Andrew Muirhead & Son (Glasgow), this distinguished two-seater sofa features a soft and supple light brown tub...

Category

20th Century British Sofas

Materials

Leather

J Robert Scott Pair of Tufted Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofa
J Robert Scott Pair of Tufted Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofa

J Robert Scott Pair of Tufted Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofa

By J. Robert Scott 1

Located in Queens, NY

Pair of American Mid-Century tufted brown / tan tufted leather chesterfield 3 seater sofas (J.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Recent Sales

Tan Leather Chesterfield Sofa
Tan Leather Chesterfield Sofa

Tan Leather Chesterfield Sofa

Unavailable

H 27.96 in W 79.93 in D 36.62 in

Tan Leather Chesterfield Sofa

Located in Detling, GB

English, circa 1920. This chesterfield sofa is offered in good original condition, it has a lovely colour and a good quality thick leather upholstery. Deep buttoned back rest and a...

Category

Vintage 1920s English Sofas

Materials

Leather

Vintage Green/Tan Leather Chesterfield Sofa
Vintage Green/Tan Leather Chesterfield Sofa

Vintage Green/Tan Leather Chesterfield Sofa

Unavailable

H 28.75 in W 85.44 in D 35.44 in

Vintage Green/Tan Leather Chesterfield Sofa

Located in Detling, GB

English, circa 1920. This lovely Chesterfield sofa is upholstered in a really nice quality hand dyed leather.

Category

Vintage 1920s British Chesterfield Sofas

Materials

Leather

Stunning Chesterfield Leather and Steel Bench
Stunning Chesterfield Leather and Steel Bench

Stunning Chesterfield Leather and Steel Bench

Unavailable

H 17 in W 76.5 in D 17.5 in

Stunning Chesterfield Leather and Steel Bench

Located in Mount Penn, PA

Deep tan leather chesterfield button tufted bench with architectural blackened steel base.

Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Benches

Vintage Leather Chesterfield Sofa in Hand Dyed Tan
Vintage Leather Chesterfield Sofa in Hand Dyed Tan

Vintage Leather Chesterfield Sofa in Hand Dyed Tan

Unavailable

H 31.5 in W 92.52 in D 35.44 in

Vintage Leather Chesterfield Sofa in Hand Dyed Tan

Located in Noord-Brabant, NL

Large, button-less Chesterfield style sofa upholstered in thick, brown-colored leather. The leather is hand colored and finished making it feel very smooth and soft. The color is bui...

Category

Late 20th Century European Chesterfield Sofas

Materials

Leather

Delta Chesterfield Settee in Leather Antique Tobacco Tan
Delta Chesterfield Settee in Leather Antique Tobacco Tan

Delta Chesterfield Settee in Leather Antique Tobacco Tan

Unavailable

H 34.65 in W 80.71 in D 36.23 in

Delta Chesterfield Settee in Leather Antique Tobacco Tan

Located in Eindhoven, NL

Original English Chesterfield settee from a three-seat and a two-seat in very good condition. For sure younger than 30 years old, original batch says in compliance with furniture and...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Chesterfield Settees

Materials

Leather, Wood

Original English Chesterfield Sofa Two Seat in Leather Tobacco Tan
Original English Chesterfield Sofa Two Seat in Leather Tobacco Tan

Original English Chesterfield Sofa Two Seat in Leather Tobacco Tan

Located in Eindhoven, NL

Color of the Chesterfield leather is tobacco tan (brown)

Category

Late 20th Century British Chesterfield Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

Antique Tan Chesterfield Sofa with Brass Castors / Wheels
Antique Tan Chesterfield Sofa with Brass Castors / Wheels

Antique Tan Chesterfield Sofa with Brass Castors / Wheels

Unavailable

H 27.56 in W 74.81 in D 23.63 in

Antique Tan Chesterfield Sofa with Brass Castors / Wheels

Located in Eindhoven, NL

Bery nice authentic antique Tan Chesterfield sofa in very good condition. Heavy, with coil sprung and solid frame. Checked inside out and comes with 3 years of warranty on the frame/...

Category

Antique 1880s English Chesterfield Furniture

Materials

Leather

Delta Chesterfield Sandringham Settee in Antique Autumn Tan Brown
Delta Chesterfield Sandringham Settee in Antique Autumn Tan Brown

Delta Chesterfield Sandringham Settee in Antique Autumn Tan Brown

Located in Eindhoven, NL

Traditional Chesterfield high back settee model Sandringham. Still available new made to order. This pre owned model is from 1998 but very well taken care of so looks like new but t...

Category

Late 20th Century English Chesterfield Settees

Materials

Leather, Wood

Tan Leather Chesterfield Sofa
Tan Leather Chesterfield Sofa

Tan Leather Chesterfield Sofa

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H 29 in W 88 in D 36 in

Tan Leather Chesterfield Sofa

Located in Doylestown, PA

A beautiful custom-made Chesterfield sofa in tan/oatmeal colored tufted leather, with patinated brass nail-heads, rolled arms and back, and wooden "bun" feet.

Category

20th Century American Sofas

Materials

Leather

Pair of 19th Century Tan Leather Chesterfield Club Armchairs
Pair of 19th Century Tan Leather Chesterfield Club Armchairs

Pair of 19th Century Tan Leather Chesterfield Club Armchairs

Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB

Quality Pair of 19th-Century Leather Chesterfield Club Armchairs A fine quality pair of late 19th-century Victorian beige leather Chesterfield club armchairs, retaining their orig...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Club Chairs

Materials

Leather

Vintage Pair of Tan Leather Chesterfield Wingback Armchairs, Late 20th Century
Vintage Pair of Tan Leather Chesterfield Wingback Armchairs, Late 20th Century

Vintage Pair of Tan Leather Chesterfield Wingback Armchairs, Late 20th Century

Located in London, GB

This is an excellent pair of English handmade tan leather wingback Chesterfield armchairs, dating from the late 20th century.

Category

Vintage 1980s English Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

20th Century Leather Chesterfield Suite Sofa and Armchairs
20th Century Leather Chesterfield Suite Sofa and Armchairs

20th Century Leather Chesterfield Suite Sofa and Armchairs

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Super quality tan leather chesterfield suite, circa 1970. Very comfortable and excellent quality leather button back rollover arm chesterfield sofa and two armchairs. in excellent c...

Category

Vintage 1970s English Sofas

Lovely Tan Brown Leather Chesterfield Electric Relciner Armchair Comfortable!!!!
Lovely Tan Brown Leather Chesterfield Electric Relciner Armchair Comfortable!!!!

Lovely Tan Brown Leather Chesterfield Electric Relciner Armchair Comfortable!!!!

By Chesterfield

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this tan brown leather chesterfield tufted electric reclining armchair A good looking well made and very comfortable armchair, this fully reclin...

Category

20th Century English Chesterfield Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Small Wide Chesterfield Tan Brown Leather Tufted Sofa with High Back
Small Wide Chesterfield Tan Brown Leather Tufted Sofa with High Back

Small Wide Chesterfield Tan Brown Leather Tufted Sofa with High Back

By Chesterfield

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this very nice tan brown leather Chesterfield sofa Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it covers within the M25 only for the UK...

Category

20th Century English Chesterfield Sofas

Materials

Leather

Pair of Vintage Tan Brown Leather Halo Asquith Oversized Chesterfield Armchairs
Pair of Vintage Tan Brown Leather Halo Asquith Oversized Chesterfield Armchairs

Pair of Vintage Tan Brown Leather Halo Asquith Oversized Chesterfield Armchairs

By Chesterfield

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer this lovely pair of vintage Halo Asquith hand dyed brown leather oversized club armchairs Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it covers ...

Category

20th Century English Chesterfield Armchairs

Materials

Leather

PAIR OF VINTAGE TAN BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFiELD WINGBACK CHAIRS WITH FOOTSTOOLS
PAIR OF VINTAGE TAN BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFiELD WINGBACK CHAIRS WITH FOOTSTOOLS

PAIR OF VINTAGE TAN BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFiELD WINGBACK CHAIRS WITH FOOTSTOOLS

By Chesterfield

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

I have in total a pair of wingback armchairs with matching small footstools and a larger, side table sized stool, the other stool is listed under my other items and not included in t...

Category

20th Century English Chesterfield Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather

Deeply Buttoned Chesterfield Tan Leather Library Stool
Deeply Buttoned Chesterfield Tan Leather Library Stool

Deeply Buttoned Chesterfield Tan Leather Library Stool

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Deeply Buttoned Chesterfield tan leather library stool This is good sturdy library stool it has sturdy reeded mahogany legs with a cross stretcher The stool is upholstered in a ...

Category

Early 20th Century Chesterfield Stools

Materials

Leather

Rare Original 1950s Chesterfield Tan Brown Leather Hillcrest Captains Chair
Rare Original 1950s Chesterfield Tan Brown Leather Hillcrest Captains Chair

Rare Original 1950s Chesterfield Tan Brown Leather Hillcrest Captains Chair

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely 1950s original Chesterfield aged tan brown leather captain’s chair The chair was made by the original Chesterfield Company, circa 19...

Category

Vintage 1950s British Chesterfield Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Beautiful Mid-C Leather Chesterfield Sofa in Hand Dyed Golden Tans
Beautiful Mid-C Leather Chesterfield Sofa in Hand Dyed Golden Tans

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 craft our own Signature Collection in-house. ...

Category

Mid-20th Century British Chesterfield Settees

Materials

Leather

Chesterfield Aged Tan Brown Leather Chesterfield Bench Stool on Wood Turned Legs
Chesterfield Aged Tan Brown Leather Chesterfield Bench Stool on Wood Turned Legs

Chesterfield Aged Tan Brown Leather Chesterfield Bench Stool on Wood Turned Legs

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this very nice Chesterfield aged tan brown leather bench stool A good looking well made and decorative piece, ideally suited as a bench seat per...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Benches

Materials

Leather, Wood

Matching Pair of Tan Brown Leather Chesterfield Buttoned Comfortable Armchairs
Matching Pair of Tan Brown Leather Chesterfield Buttoned Comfortable Armchairs

Matching Pair of Tan Brown Leather Chesterfield Buttoned Comfortable Armchairs

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of very comfortable high back lounge armchairs in tan brown leather and Chesterfield buttoned A very good looking and well-made...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Vintage Chesterfield Tan Brown Leather Captains Directors Office Swivel Chair
Vintage Chesterfield Tan Brown Leather Captains Directors Office Swivel Chair

Vintage Chesterfield Tan Brown Leather Captains Directors Office Swivel Chair

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage original Chesterfield tan aged brown leather captain’s chair I have two of these in stock, the other has a slightly darker u...

Category

20th Century British Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

French Chesterfield Tan Brown Leather Suite Sofa Armchairs Mid-Century Modern
French Chesterfield Tan Brown Leather Suite Sofa Armchairs Mid-Century Modern

French Chesterfield Tan Brown Leather Suite Sofa Armchairs Mid-Century Modern

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this vintage aged tan brown leather French Chesterfield three piece suite A good looking well made and decorative set in good vintage Mid-Centu...

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Pair of Chesterfield Tetrad Oskar Aged Tan Brown Leather Buttoned Armchairs
Pair of Chesterfield Tetrad Oskar Aged Tan Brown Leather Buttoned Armchairs

Pair of Chesterfield Tetrad Oskar Aged Tan Brown Leather Buttoned Armchairs

By Tetrad

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of Tetrad Oskar Chesterfield aged brown leather armchairs One of the most iconic armchairs ever produced by Tetrad, they are...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Vintage Tan Brown Leather Chesterfield Buttoned Club Tub Armchair Wood Legs
Vintage Tan Brown Leather Chesterfield Buttoned Club Tub Armchair Wood Legs

Vintage Tan Brown Leather Chesterfield Buttoned Club Tub Armchair Wood Legs

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage tan brown leather club tub armchair with Chesterfield buttoning A good looking and well-made armchair, great proportions and...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

American Tufted Tan Leather Sofa
American Tufted Tan Leather Sofa

American Tufted Tan Leather Sofa

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H 30 in W 81 in D 35 in

American Tufted Tan Leather Sofa

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in North York, ON

American Tufted tan leather sofa. Newly made by Baker Furniture in North Carolina, USA. This traditional design has been modernized with beautiful soft to the touch tan leather mater...

Category

2010s American Chesterfield Sofas

Materials

Metal

Tetrad Cordoba Retailed by John Lewis Two Seater Tan Chesterfield Leather Sofa
Tetrad Cordoba Retailed by John Lewis Two Seater Tan Chesterfield Leather Sofa

Tetrad Cordoba Retailed by John Lewis Two Seater Tan Chesterfield Leather Sofa

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are so excited to present to you this Tetrad Cordoba two seater leather sofa. A very solid, well made and compact sofa that fits anywhere you want in your home. We have ligh...

Category

20th Century British Sofas

Materials

Brass

Vintage Heritage Brown Biker Tan Leather 2-3-Seat Sofa Chesterfield Tufting
Vintage Heritage Brown Biker Tan Leather 2-3-Seat Sofa Chesterfield Tufting

Vintage Heritage Brown Biker Tan Leather 2-3-Seat Sofa Chesterfield Tufting

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to this lovely and stylish vintage heritage leather tufted sofa A good looking well-made and cool sofa, its upholstered with fully aniline leather which is hand d...

Category

20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

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Tan Leather Chesterfield For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic tan leather chesterfield available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of animal skin, leather and wood, every tan leather chesterfield was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the tan leather chesterfield you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A tan leather chesterfield is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Modern, Mid-Century Modern and Art Deco styles are sought with frequency. A well-made tan leather chesterfield has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Chesterfield, Cabot Wrenn and Hancock & Moore are consistently popular.

How Much is a Tan Leather Chesterfield?

Prices for a tan leather chesterfield start at $563 and top out at $8,567 with the average selling for $2,636.

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