The expansion of the British Empire brought Chesterfield sofas around the world, such as in Canada, where the word “chesterfield” refers to any type of sofa. Antique Chesterfield-style furniture now includes seating in a range of sizes and aesthetics, from velvet love seats and linen-upholstered club chairs to ottomans accompanying classic leather sofas.
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.
Although this origin is not recorded, it resonates with the iconic sofa’s urbane sophistication. Traditionally made with tall rolled arms the same height as the back, deep buttoning on dark brown leather upholstery, tacked trim and an imposing yet elegant profile, it evokes English estates and the gentlemen’s clubs of London. It became a staple amid the Victorian era’s embrace of comfort. Tartan versions were in Queen Victoria’s drawing room at Balmoral Castle, giving the space a Scottish flair.
Some Chesterfield sofas are slimmed down in shape, others have taller legs for a lighter appearance. And while leather Chesterfield sofas are a more common variant — and can easily elevate a workspace as luxury office furniture — a velvet Chesterfield sofa possesses a singular chameleonic property, softening and emboldening the spaces it inhabits. Whether it’s the focal point of a living room, hotel lobby or trendy restaurant, the Chesterfield remains a status symbol, channeling the sophisticated tastes of its namesake.
Find a collection of antique Chesterfield seating, including sofas, settees, armchairs and lounge chairs, on 1stDibs.
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Located in Dallas, TX
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Located in Dallas, TX
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Located in Dallas, TX
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Located in New York, NY
A one-of-a-kind vintage Turkish Oushak decorative throw rug. 3'5'' x 5'4''
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New Contemporary Turkish Oushak Rug with Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
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Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Turkish Oushak carpet from the second quarter of the 20th century. Measures: 7' 3" x 8' 8"
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$479 / item
W 35.44 in L 59.06 in
MELD Hand Tufted Contemporary Wool & Silk Rug in Green and Grey Colours by Hands
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Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
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Modern Design Wool and Bamboo Silk Rug
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
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Located in New York, NY
A modern Indian Art Deco large carpet handmade with bamboo silk during the 21st century. Measures: 12' 1" x 17' 11"
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Located in New York, NY
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Located in New York, NY
A vintage Turkish Oushak carpet from the second quarter of the 20th century featuring a minimalistic solid orange ground encased by a single border.
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W 49 in L 94 in
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Located in Atlanta, GA
Measures: 4' x 7'10. Rendered in a yellow background with a spotted and speckled assortment of yellow, red, black, green and blue colors, this very unique mid-century rug has an abs...
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Pale Colored Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug in Gray, Taupe, Cream and Light Brown
Located in Atlanta, GA
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Located in Atlanta, GA
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Located in Atlanta, GA
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Located in New York, NY
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Located in New York, NY
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Located in New York, NY
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Located in New York, NY
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