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Chesterfield Sofas

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 quality saddle distressed leather chesterfield 7 ft sofa
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This fine quality Chesterfield sofa embodies timeless English style with a modern flair. Upholstered in rich saddle -hued genuine leather, the sofa features deep button tufting acro...
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2010s European Chesterfield Sofas

Materials

Leather

Handsome Chesterfield Style Button Tufted Leather Sofa
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A handsome sofa with classic Chesterfield elegance, designed with a gently arched back and rolled arms lavishly button tufted and upholstered in rich, red-brown leather. Arms and apr...
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20th Century Chesterfield Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

A Very Smart Late 20thC Leather Chesterfield 4 Seater Sofa - Dark Chestnut Brown
Located in London, GB
As a furniture maker and LAPADA dealer we have not only pieces that we craft from our own collection but in addition, around 350 pieces of leather chesterfield furniture dating throu...
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Late 20th Century English Chesterfield Sofas

Materials

Leather

Fine And Classic Tufted Leather Chesterfield Sofa
Located in Bridgeport, CT
The Classic Chesterfied style in a glove soft Brown Leather. The Sofa is firm but quite comfortable and features the iconic rolled arm, brass nail-head trim and overall tufting. Very...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chesterfield Sofas

Materials

Brass

A Very Hand Dyed Leather Chesterfield Sofa - circa 1900 - Horse Hair Filled
Located in London, GB
As a LAPADA dealer and furniture maker, I have many many pieces in stock and extensive resources. In addition to being a very generous length at circa 240cm this particular piece is...
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Early 1900s British Antique Chesterfield Sofas

Materials

Leather

Vintage Black Leather Chesterfield Sofa by Restoration Hardware
Located in North Hollywood, CA
A timeless two-cushion Chesterfield sofa, masterfully upholstered in supple black leather with deep button tufting and elegant rolled arms and back. The craftsmanship reflects Restor...
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Early 2000s American Chesterfield Sofas

Materials

Leather

Chesterfield Burgundy Leather Button-Tufted Sofa
Located in Astoria, NY
Chesterfield Burgundy Leather Button Down Two-Seat Sofa. 33" H x 81" W x 40" D; seat: 17.5" H. Provenance: From a Park Avenue Collection.
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20th Century English Chesterfield Sofas

Materials

Leather, Upholstery

Vintage Swedish Green Leather Chesterfield Sofa, 1970s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Swedish Green Leather Chesterfield Sofa, 1970s. Gorgeous two and half seater buttoned Chesterfield style sofa in beautiful pat...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Chesterfield Sofas

Materials

Leather

Fitz Chesterfield Sofa by Madheke
Located in Gurugram, IN
Timeless heritage, reimagined.⁠ Madheke’s chesterfield silhouette evokes a quiet grandeur—with a deep tufted back, fan trapunto detailing on scroll arms, and brass-finished feet rest...
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2010s Indian Chesterfield Sofas

Materials

Metal, Brass

British Green Chesterfield Sofa
Located in Westwood, NJ
A blend of classic heritage and modern luxury. Crafted from premium top-grain leather, its rich olive green tone infuses warmth and opulence into any space. The iconic rolled arms an...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Chesterfield Sofas

Materials

Leather

A pair of leather Chesterfield style sofas
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This pair of leather sofas were made by expert craftsmen in South America.
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2010s South American Chesterfield Sofas

Materials

Leather

English Thomas Lloyd Cigar Leather Wingback Chesterfield Settee
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Gorgeous English wingback chesterfield settee sofa featuring a cigar leather tufted upholstery hand-crafted in England by Thomas Lloyd from a hard frame covered with fine Italian ful...
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20th Century English Chesterfield Sofas

Materials

Brass

LOVELY ViNTAGE OXBLOOD BORDEAUX LEATHER CHESTERFIELD CLUB SOFA PART OF SUITE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning very rare hand made in England lightly restored Bordeaux leather Gentleman's club sofa which i...
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Mid-20th Century English Chesterfield Sofas

Materials

Leather

Tufted Leather Chesterfield Sofa
Located in Westwood, NJ
Crafted from premium top-grain leather, this sofa boasts a rich caramel hue that invites warmth into any living space. The intricate button-tufted detailing on the backrest provides ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Chesterfield Sofas

Materials

Leather

Double Sided Chesterfield Sofa
Located in Westwood, NJ
This leather sofa is upholstered in our high-grade Newport Toffee leather. With tightly tufted backrests and seat cushions with high-density foam, with natural finish brass nailhead details raised on bun feet. With our uniquely treated hand-rubbed and wiped-off finish, we have antiqued the look of the leather to give it a warm and wonderful...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Chesterfield Sofas

Materials

Leather

Vintage Style Classic Chesterfield Sofa, Cuban Cigar
Located in Westwood, NJ
A vintage-style classic English Chesterfield leather upholstered sofa, with top-grain leather in a vintage Cuban cigar color. With tufted backrest and rollo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Chesterfield Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

Vintage Leather Chesterfield Sofa by Baker Furniture, Circa 1950's
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Spectacular chesterfield sofa designed by Baker Furniture, Circa 1950’s. This sofa is made of original leather with a tufted back and seat, ( the bottoms are well attached to the sof...
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1950s American Vintage Chesterfield Sofas

Materials

Leather

Four-Sided Lobby Sofa
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Classic style four-sided sofa ideal for a large lobby or foyer. With vintage style brown tufted leather upholstered backrests and seats, raised on turned mahogany feet and finished...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Chesterfield Sofas

Materials

Leather

Antiqued Chesterfield Leather Sofa
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Classic antiqued Chesterfield leather sofa. This beautiful hand-rubbed and antiqued leather Chesterfield sofa is beautifully crafte...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Chesterfield Sofas

Materials

Leather

Leather 4 Seater Chesterfield Sofa
Located in Westwood, NJ
A classic long leather 4 seater Chesterfield sofa. The unusual long tufted chesterfield sofa is ideal for a long entry hall, living room, a hotel l...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Chesterfield Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

Custom Double Sided Chesterfield Sofa
Located in Westwood, NJ
We offer an extensive collection and a fully customizable Chesterfield sofa program, made in America and produced within 8 weeks. Every element is customizable, from the leather or fabric to the dimensions, and the type of foot. We have added a number of images below for inspiration and priced for an 86" long double sided chesterfield sofa...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Chesterfield Sofas

Materials

Leather

Custom Classic Chesterfield Sofa
Located in Westwood, NJ
We offer an extensive collection and a fully customizable Chesterfield sofa program, made in America and produced within 8 weeks. Every element is customizable, from the leather or f...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Chesterfield Sofas

Materials

Leather

Cuban Brown Four-Sided Lobby Sofa
Located in Westwood, NJ
Ideal for a large lobby or foyer. With vintage style Cuba brown tufted leather upholstered backrests and seats, raised on turned mahogany feet and finished with brass nailhead trim. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Chesterfield Sofas

Materials

Leather

Cuban Brown Four-Sided Lobby Sofa
Cuban Brown Four-Sided Lobby Sofa
$5,882 Sale Price / item
30% Off
Vintage English Tufted Distressed Cognac Leather Chesterfield Sofa - Pair
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage English Tufted Hand Dyed Distressed Cognac Leather Chesterfield Sofa - Pair  This exceptional pair of vintage English Chesterfield sofas embodies timeless elegance and class...
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Mid-20th Century English Chesterfield Sofas

Materials

Leather

A Very Smart Late 20thC Leather Chesterfield Sofa in Olive Green
Located in London, GB
As a furniture maker and LAPADA dealer we have not only pieces that we craft from our own collection but in addition, around 350 pieces of leather chesterfield furniture dating throu...
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Late 20th Century English Chesterfield Sofas

Materials

Leather

Tufted Leather Chesterfield Sofa
Located in Westwood, NJ
A tufted leather chesterfield sofa upholstered in rich traditional brown leather. A take on the traditional 19th century English design wit...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Chesterfield Sofas

Materials

Leather

Tufted Leather Chesterfield Sofa
Tufted Leather Chesterfield Sofa
$4,072 Sale Price / item
22% Off
J. Robert Scott 'Eve' Chesterfield Sofa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tufted sofa by J. Robert Scott in maroon red leather. Seat goes down to the floor for a low profile. Please confirm location NY or NJ
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20th Century Chesterfield Sofas

Materials

Leather

Vintage English Chesterfield Leather Tufted Sofa Brown Terra Cotta Mid Century
Located in Tyler, TX
TIMELESS Vintage Mid-Century English Leather Tufted Seat CHESTERFIELD 3-Seat Sofa Brown/Terra Cotta PERFECT ICONIC look for a gentleman's office, study, library, or cigar lounge~~fu...
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Mid-20th Century English Chesterfield Sofas

Materials

Leather

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 backrest and armrests feature the original leather, while the seat has been reuphol...
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19th Century Antique Chesterfield Sofas

Materials

Cowhide

Leather Chesterfield Sofa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This unique Chesterfield living room sofa features rich patina leather, complimented by deep tufts, upholstery buttons, and scrolled arms, while tapered hardwood legs provide a sturd...
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Mid-20th Century Chesterfield Sofas

Materials

Leather

Leather Chesterfield Sofa
Leather Chesterfield Sofa
$3,000 Sale Price
21% Off
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 Sofas

Materials

Leather

Vintage Style Classic Chesterfield Sofa
Located in Westwood, NJ
A vintage style Classic English Chesterfield leather upholstered sofa, with top-grain leather in a Havana brown finish. With tufted backrest and rollover arms, with two padded cushio...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Chesterfield Sofas

Materials

Leather

Leather Chesterfield Style Sofa
Located in Montreal, QC
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1970s American Vintage Chesterfield Sofas

Materials

Leather

Antique 19thC Chesterfield Sofa in Beautiful Patinated Leather
Located in London, GB
As a Lapada dealer and furniture maker, I always have a very good selection of pieces in stock with a wide range of price points. A very rare find indeed. Well functioning and beau...
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1890s British Antique Chesterfield Sofas

Materials

Leather

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 the most recognizable pieces of furniture in the world. The sofa's frame is made of...
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1920s British Vintage Chesterfield Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

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 chairs ranging from early 19thC through to ...
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Mid-19th Century British Antique Chesterfield Sofas

Materials

Leather

Our Signature Lantern Chesterfield Sofa in Hand Dyed Amber
Located in London, GB
Our Signature Lantern installation piece is based around a serpentine shape and built with enduring quality and sustainability in mind. More often than not, spaces are created to fit a budget and life span which can prove to be a very disposable approach to a project. In this case, our client and I designed our Lantern sofa to represent longevity and the highest level of crafting. The piece shown will endure for generations and age in a way which is unlike any other piece of furniture. The leathers will patinate perfectly. The frame is fully 8-point-hand-tied loose coil sprung and horse tail...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Chesterfield Sofas

Materials

Leather

19thC Howard & Sons Chesterfield Sofa in Hand Dyed Leathers - Wimbledon Green
Located in London, GB
As a LAPADA dealer and furniture maker, I always have a very good selection of pieces in stock with a wide range of price points. Original Howard & Sons 19thC Chesterfield sofa that we have fully restored in our hand dyed British leathers, fully hand tacked with horse tail...
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Late 19th Century British Antique Chesterfield Sofas

Materials

Leather

Large Restored Hand Dyed Chesterfield Brown Leather Sofa Large Bench Piece
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely hand made in England large fully restored Chesterfield brown leather bench This piece is exquisite, fully restored, made in England ...
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20th Century English Chesterfield Sofas

Materials

Leather

Stunning Vintage English Red Leather Chesterfield 3 Seater Sofa
Located in Berlin, DE
3-seat chesterfield sofa with button tufted detail, circa 1970. Exceptional quality. Double hand-stitching, and applied brass nailhead trim details. The ebonized composite orb feet h...
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20th Century English Chesterfield Sofas

Materials

Leather

Vintage Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofa by Baker Furniture, Circa 1950’s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Gorgeous timeless chesterfield sofa designed by Baker Furniture, Circa 1950’s. This sofa is made of original leather with a tufted back and seat, ( the bottoms are well attached to t...
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1950s American Vintage Chesterfield Sofas

Materials

Brass

PAIR OF GEORGE SMiTH SOMERVILLE CHESTERFIELD MOHAIR VELVET SOFAS
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of George Smith Somerville Mohair Velvet Chesterfield tufted sofas RRP £30,130 Please no...
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20th Century English Chesterfield Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Hardwood

Vintage Mid Century Seafoam Green Leather Chesterfield Sofa
Located in Dronten, NL
Timeless, sophisticated, and steeped in character—this vintage Chesterfield sofa in rich green leather embodies classic British design at its finest. The deep button tufting, rolled ...
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Mid-20th Century English Chesterfield Sofas

Materials

Leather, Beech, Down

Antique 19thC Chesterfield Sofa in Stunning Sunflower Yellow Leather
Located in London, GB
As a Lapada dealer and furniture maker, I always have a very good selection of pieces in stock with a wide range of price points. A very elegant 19thC Chesterfield sofa in a particu...
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1880s British Antique Chesterfield Sofas

Materials

Leather

Antique 19thC Chesterfield Sofa in Hand Dyed Parchment Leather
Located in London, GB
As a Lapada dealer and furniture maker, I always have a very good selection of pieces in stock with a wide range of price points. This really is a beautiful 19thC Chesterfield sofa ...
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1870s British Antique Chesterfield Sofas

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Leather

One Pair English Style Leather Chesterfield, Great Color with a Hand Applied Pat
Located in Buchanan, MI
One pair English style leather Chesterfield, great color with a hand applied patina. Old world look with new construction From the Thomas Jolly Antiques collection. Priced per sofa. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Chesterfield Sofas

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

1 of a Pair - A Very Smart Mid-Late 20thC Leather Chesterfield Sofa
Located in London, GB
We were very fortunate to acquire a full collection of pieces from a beautiful country house on the south coast. The full collection was purchased approximately 50 years ago and con...
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Late 20th Century English Chesterfield Sofas

Materials

Leather

Vintage oxblood Red Chesterfield Corner Couch or Seven Seater Sofa / Set
Located in Berlin, DE
Rare Chesterfield corner couch made of real thick leather in beautiful Vintage Oxblood read. The sofa can also be put as a seven seater Sofa good condition and with a beautiful patina.
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20th Century English Chesterfield Sofas

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Leather

FULLY COIL SPRUNG VINTAGE 1920's HAND DYED BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD CLUB SOFA
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning original circa 1920's, super comfortable, fully coil sprung, hand dyed saddle brown...
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1920s English Vintage Chesterfield Sofas

Materials

Leather

Very Good MidC Hand Dyed Leather Chesterfield Sofa
Located in London, GB
This really is an exceptional MidC leather chesterfield sofa. Beautiful Whiskey hand dyed leathers, the colouring is very rich with natural patina. A very robust piece with down &...
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Mid-20th Century Chesterfield Sofas

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 chairs ranging from early 19thC through to ...
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Late 19th Century British Antique Chesterfield Sofas

Materials

Leather

Our Signature Howard Chesterfield Sofa in Hand Dyed Elephant Grey Leather
Located in London, GB
Our Howard Chesterfield sofa is a key piece from our Signature Collection and they can be finished in any hand dyed leathers or fabrics. All craft...
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2010s British Chesterfield Sofas

Materials

Leather

OWNED BY MADONNA LUXURY GEORGE SMiTH BOLSTER MOHAIR VELVET CHESTERFIELD SOFA
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely exquisite, Mohair Velvet George Smith Chelsea Bolster sofa whic...
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20th Century English Chesterfield Sofas

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Velvet

Sturdy 2.5-seater cow leather Chesterfield sofa in a beautiful moss green color
Located in Harderwijk, NL
This beautiful chesterfield sofa in its lovely green color is a true eye-catcher. It has picked up a few scars in its rather long life, but in our opinion, that only makes it more be...
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20th Century Chesterfield Sofas

Materials

Cowhide

Fitz Chesterfield Sofa by Madheke
Located in Gurugram, IN
Timeless heritage, reimagined.⁠ Madheke’s chesterfield silhouette evokes a quiet grandeur—with a deep tufted back, fan trapunto detailing on scroll arms, and brass-finished feet rest...
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2010s Indian Chesterfield Sofas

Materials

Brass

Long Chesterfield Sofa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Long chesterfield sofa in blue fabric with tufted seating. Beautiful soft blue coloring adds a pop to this classic style. Please confirm location.
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Mid-20th Century Chesterfield Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Long Chesterfield Sofa
Long Chesterfield Sofa
$1,800 Sale Price
40% Off
1920s Danish Leather Chesterfield Loveseat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 1920s Danish Leather Chesterfield exudes timeless character with its rich patina, deep tufting, and classic rolled arms. Crafted from supple brown ...
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Early 20th Century Danish Chesterfield Sofas

Materials

Leather

Modern Leather Chesterfield Sofa
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Modern leather Chesterfield sofa. A take on the traditional 19th century English design with squared arms and backrest. The arms and backrest tufted with two comfort down seat cu...
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Chesterfield Sofas

Materials

Leather, Maple

Lovely Vintage Chesterfield Brown Leather Look Chaise Lounge Daybed Sofa
Located in Berlin, DE
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely brown leather Chesterfield chaise lounge daybed. A very good looking well made and excepti...
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20th Century English Chesterfield Sofas

Materials

Leather

Restored Hand Dyed Brown Leather Chesterfield Designer Sofa
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning fully restored whiskey brown leather contemporary designer sofa. Where to begin! This sofa is absolute eye candy from every angle, it has the original leather hide, the leather is in fully restored condition throughout, the sofa was basically new when we got our hands on it but the leather was a plain tax, we have stripped it back, hand dyed it six times, antiqued it, then sealed and waxed it It is a very good looking piece, a bit art modern, it has the look and feel of a Fritz...
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20th Century English Chesterfield Sofas

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Leather

Chesterfield sofas for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Chesterfield sofas 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 sofas created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with animal skin, leather and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Chesterfield sofas 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 sofas, popular names associated with this style include Chesterfield, David Robinson, George Smith, and Harrods. 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 sofas differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $889 and tops out at $76,237 while the average work can sell for $7,068.

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