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Chesterfield Chairs

CHESTERFIELD STYLE

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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Style: Chesterfield
Fine Custom Brass Nail Head Trimmed Green Leather Tufted Porter Canopy Chair
Fine Custom Brass Nail Head Trimmed Green Leather Tufted Porter Canopy Chair

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Green Leather Porter’s Chair with Canopy, Brass Nailhead Trim, and Storage Doors – A Statement of Timeless English Craftsmanship This stunning green leather Porter’s chair is a modern homage to one of history’s most distinctive and functional furniture forms. Expertly crafted in hand-tufted full-grain leather, this piece features a tall, enveloping canopy back designed to cocoon the sitter in warmth and privacy. The chair is accented with precise brass nailhead trim and includes hidden storage doors at the base, combining luxury design with practical utility. Originating in 18th-century England and France, porter’s chairs...

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Nice Pair of Oxblood Leather Vintage Chesterfield Gainsborough Side Chairs
Nice Pair of Oxblood Leather Vintage Chesterfield Gainsborough Side Chairs

Nice Pair of Oxblood Leather Vintage Chesterfield Gainsborough Side Chairs

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The Flying Wing Humidor Chair from our Signature Collection
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Exceptional MidC Chesterfield Wing Back Chairs in Original Soft Lemon Leather

Exceptional MidC Chesterfield Wing Back Chairs in Original Soft Lemon Leather

Located in London, GB

As a LAPADA dealer and furniture maker, I have many many pieces in stock and extensive resources. This is a particularly well drawn gentlemen's wing back chair finished in an amazin...

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Mid-20th Century British Chesterfield Chairs

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Leather

Crocodile Humidor Chair from Our Signature Collection
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By David Robinson

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Our crocodile skin humidor chair is a very special piece indeed. We can craft these pieces using various species of crocodile leathers which can be finished either as pre-dyed or hand dyed giving a truly luxurious patina. This particular piece is horse tail...

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21st Century and Contemporary British Chesterfield Chairs

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As a furniture maker and Lapada dealer we always have an extensive stock of pieces - approximately 250 piece stock level. This is a beautiful piece. Fully restored by ourselves an...

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Leather

STUNNING HARRIS TWEED MADE IN ENGLAND BROWN LEATHER SOFA PART OF LARGE SUiTE
STUNNING HARRIS TWEED MADE IN ENGLAND BROWN LEATHER SOFA PART OF LARGE SUiTE

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By Chesterfield

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20th Century English Chesterfield Chairs

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Exceptional Pair of MidC Chesterfield Wing Back Chairs in Original Leather
Exceptional Pair of MidC Chesterfield Wing Back Chairs in Original Leather

Exceptional Pair of MidC Chesterfield Wing Back Chairs in Original Leather

Located in London, GB

As a LAPADA dealer and furniture maker, I have many many pieces in stock and extensive resources. This particular set is a very very beautiful collection of pieces. The hand dy...

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Mid-20th Century British Chesterfield Chairs

Materials

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Vintage English Chesterfield Style Rolled Arm Red Leather Club Lounge Chair
Vintage English Chesterfield Style Rolled Arm Red Leather Club Lounge Chair

Vintage English Chesterfield Style Rolled Arm Red Leather Club Lounge Chair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Tufted Red Leather English Chesterfield Club Chair. Item features rolled arms and wings in the English taste, a nicely sloped silhouette, red antiqued leather upholstery, and traditional brass nail head trim on rolling casters. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 36" H x 33.5" W x 36" D x 16" Seat height.

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Chesterfield Chairs

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Leather

Cowhide Leather Chesterfield Dining / Side Chair in English Style
Cowhide Leather Chesterfield Dining / Side Chair in English Style

Cowhide Leather Chesterfield Dining / Side Chair in English Style

Located in Harderwijk, NL

Offered here is this beautiful and luxurious cowhide leather Chesterfield dining or side chair in classic English style, finished in a light cognac color. This stunning Chesterfield ...

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20th Century Chesterfield Chairs

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Cowhide, Leather, Wood

PAIR OF CHESTERFiELD HARRIS TWEED BROWN LEATHER HALL CHAIRS PART OF LARGE SUITE
PAIR OF CHESTERFiELD HARRIS TWEED BROWN LEATHER HALL CHAIRS PART OF LARGE SUITE

PAIR OF CHESTERFiELD HARRIS TWEED BROWN LEATHER HALL CHAIRS PART OF LARGE SUITE

By Chesterfield

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Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this super comfortable and very stylish pair of Harris Tweed brown leather hall chairs which are part of a l...

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20th Century English Chesterfield Chairs

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Antique 19th Century Library Captains Chair Restored in Hand Dyed Leathers
Antique 19th Century Library Captains Chair Restored in Hand Dyed Leathers

Antique 19th Century Library Captains Chair Restored in Hand Dyed Leathers

Located in London, GB

As a furniture maker and LAPADA dealer we always have an extensive stock of pieces - approximately 250 piece stock level. This is a beautiful piece. Fully restored by ourselves an...

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Mid-19th Century British Antique Chesterfield Chairs

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Six Vintage Restored Hand Dyed Brown Leather Chesterfield Tufted Dining Chairs
Six Vintage Restored Hand Dyed Brown Leather Chesterfield Tufted Dining Chairs

Six Vintage Restored Hand Dyed Brown Leather Chesterfield Tufted Dining Chairs

By Chesterfield

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We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely suite of six fully restored Chesterfield tufted dining chairs These are a very good looking and well made chairs, you have two carve...

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20th Century English Chesterfield Chairs

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Chesterfield chairs for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Chesterfield chairs for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage chairs created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with animal skin, leather and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Chesterfield chairs made in a specific country, there are Europe, United Kingdom, and England pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original chairs, popular names associated with this style include Chesterfield, David Robinson, and Ralph Lauren. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for chairs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $750 and tops out at $50,489 while the average work can sell for $3,423.