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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
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

Mid-Century Vintage Caramel Suede Chesterfield Sofa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Find out for yourself what has made the Chesterfield the world's most popular sofa of all time with this lovely mid-century suede two-seater! With the iconic design dating back to Lo...
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Mid-20th Century English Chesterfield Sofas

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Metal, Brass

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

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Leather

STUNNING FULLY RESTORED ENGLISH ViNTAGE BORDEAUX LEATHER CHESTERFIELD CLUB SOFA
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning very rare hand made in England fully restored Bordeaux leather Gentleman's club sofa Please n...
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20th Century English Chesterfield Sofas

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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

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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

Vintage Chesterfield Sofa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful leather sofa with tufted back and nail head trim. Great for home or bar use with a classic chesterfield style. Please confirm location.  
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Mid-20th Century Chesterfield Sofas

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Leather

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

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Leather

American Tufted Tan Leather Sofa
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 so...
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2010s American Chesterfield Sofas

Materials

Metal

Early 19thC William IV Chesterfield Sofa in Beautiful Green Leathers
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 particular piece is an originalWilliam IV earl...
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1830s British Antique Chesterfield Sofas

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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

Antique English Tufted Original Leather Chesterfield Sofa Thoroughly Restored
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique English Leather Chesterfield Sofa that just emerged out of our inhouse Old Plank Upholstery Department, after a very long and exhausted stay. Restoring or conserving an old leather is truly a dying Art and very few shops today have the knowledge to properly Restore old leather. The Classic English Chesterfield Tufted Leather Sofa was invented in the mid-1700’s when Lord Philip Stanhope (1694-1773), who was the Fourth Earl of Chesterfield decided to commission a comfortable sofa for his guests to sit on. Today, the Classic English Chesterfield Sofa is one of the most recognized and popular sofas in the world and for good reason. The Chesterfield Sofa is both comfortable, great looking and never goes out of style. Our Antique English Leather Chesterfield Sofa is but one of (3) Antique Leather Chesterfield Sofas we have in stock, with each one having gone through a lengthy and laborious Conservation Process. Our Upholstery Department tries to save as much of the Original Leather as possible and generally we save about 75%. The coil springs are re-tied 8-ways by hand and we only use Horsehair, Shredded Coco Fibers, and Wadded Wool for padding. Describing the colour of this Chesterfield may be more difficult than the Conservation process. The colour is neither Black, nor Brown or Cordovan, but rather a rich blend of all three. Lastly, what makes this Antique English Chesterfield Sofa...
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1930s English Vintage Chesterfield Sofas

Materials

Leather, Upholstery

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

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

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

Fully Restored Pair of Huge 4-5 Seat Each Chesterfield Brown Leather Bench Sofas
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of huge 4-5 seat each, fully restored rich brown leather Chesterfield bench sofas These are a very solid and well made pair o...
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20th Century English Chesterfield Sofas

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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

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Leather

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

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

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

Vintage Brown Leather Chesterfield Loveseat Two Seat Sofa, England circa 1920-40
Located in Round Top, TX
The soft patina of the brown vintage leather captures your attention in this wonderful Chesterfield loveseat or two seat sofa. It has the traditional tufted buttoned back and rolled ...
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Mid-20th Century English Chesterfield Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

Antique Deep Buttoned Leather Chesterfield Sofa
Located in London, GB
A smart and very well made antique deep buttoned leather Chesterfield sofa. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1930’s. The quality is superb, this is a great size, i...
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1930s British Vintage Chesterfield Sofas

Materials

Leather

English Style Chesterfield Off-White Tufted Leather Sofa
Located in Plainview, NY
An exquisite Chesterfield sofa upholstered in a luxurious off-white leather that exudes sophistication. The hallmark deep button-tufting, meticulously handcrafted, graces both the ba...
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20th Century Chesterfield Sofas

Materials

Leather

Original Vintage English Dark Green Chesterfield Leather Two-Seat Sofa
Located in Berlin, DE
This original beautifully preserved Dark green leather small two-seat sofa is very masculine and small enough for an office. Coil sprung feather filled cushions - Vintage green leath...
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20th Century English Chesterfield Sofas

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Leather

Original Vintage English Dark Green Chesterfield Leather Two Seat Sofa
Located in Berlin, DE
This original beautifully preserved Dark green leather small two-seat sofa is very masculine and small enough for an office. Coil sprung feather filled cushions - Vintage green leath...
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20th Century English Chesterfield Sofas

Materials

Leather

PAIR OF GEORGE SMiTH SOMERVILLE CHESTERFIELD MOHAIR VELVET SOFAS
Located in GB
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

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Velvet, Hardwood

1960s French Vintage Leather Sofa in Navy Blue with Tufted Details
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Step back in time with our elegantly restored French vintage sofa from the 1960s, a masterpiece of craftsmanship and style. Hand-crafted from solid wood and luxuriously upholstered i...
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1960s French Vintage Chesterfield Sofas

Materials

Brass

20th C. Vintage Chesterfield, British, Brown Leather, 4-Seater, Tufted, Sofa!!
Located in Austin, TX
Gorgeous Sofa, Chesterfield, British, Brown Leather, 4-Seate, Tufted Sofa, Vintage 20th C., 1900's!! This is a stunning vintage Chesterfield sofa, perfect for any living room or home office. The beautiful brown leather upholstery and button tufted design add a touch of English furniture elegance to any space. The sofa has a seating capacity of four and features a Chesterfield arm style. The frame is made of wood and the fill material is leather, providing a comfortable and sturdy seating experience. The sofa measures 82 inches in length, 37 inches in width, and 28 inches in height, with a seat height of 17 inches. This piece is a true vintage find, perfect for anyone who loves British furniture and wants to add a touch of history to their home. British Brown Leather Button Tufted Chesterfield 4 Seater...
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20th Century English Chesterfield Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

1960 Padded Black Leather Model 'Jupiter' Sofa By Arne Norell Sweden
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Beautiful "model Jupiter" in padded sturdy black leather designed by the talented designer Arne Norell for Norell Möbler AB in Sweden. Build up with loose leather tufted cushions for...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Chesterfield Sofas

Materials

Leather

Red Leather Chesterfield Sofa with Button Down Seat from Designer Von Wilmowski
Located in Berlin, DE
20th century leather Chesterfield sofa. One of the most elegant models with button down seating, this is a fashionable evergreen capable of uplifting the interior space of any contem...
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20th Century English Chesterfield Sofas

Materials

Leather

Restored Vitnage 1980s Navy Blue Chesterfield Leather Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Discover the vintage charm of our restored Chesterfield sofa, a blend of classic and modern styles, perfectly suited for any living space. T...
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1980s American Vintage Chesterfield Sofas

Materials

Brass

1960s Emerald Green Chesterfield Leather Sofa - Restored
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Experience unparalleled luxury with our 1960s Vintage Emerald Green Chesterfield Leather Sofa, a symbol of timeless elegance and superior craftsmans...
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1960s Vintage Chesterfield Sofas

Materials

Brass

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 ...
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Mid-20th Century British Chesterfield Sofas

Materials

Leather

Old Plank's Classic English Chesterfield Sofa with Bronze Lion Paw Feet Sold COM
Located in Chicago, IL
Another Old Plank Road version of a Classic English Chesterfield Sofa and of course available in any dimension. The original inspiration piece came from Monaco where we had purchased a 13' long...
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2010s American Chesterfield Sofas

Materials

Brass

Unusual Italian leather Chesterfield style sofa with extra deep frame C 1930.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Unusual Italian leather Chesterfield style sofa with extra deep frame C 1930 with extra deep frame, flaring arms, and button back upholstery all resting on turned legs. The depth of ...
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1930s Italian Vintage Chesterfield Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

Vintage Chesterfield Sofa and Couch Cognac Leather and Mahogany Frame, 1970s
Located in Aarhus C, DK
Vintage 3-seat Chesterfield sofa made in the 1970s. It's upholstered with delicate and good quality cognac colored leather. The frame is made of mahogany. The sofa is in good vintag...
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1970s Danish Vintage Chesterfield Sofas

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Leather, Mahogany

1 OF 2 TIMOTHY OULTON HERITAGE BROWN OVERSIZED LEATHER CHESTERFIELD HALO SOFAs
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this super comfortable, Timothy Oulton Designed, over sized Heritage brown leather Chesterfield sofa that is...
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20th Century English Chesterfield Sofas

Materials

Leather

Classic English Button Tufted Leather Sofa
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A quality, English, brown leather Chesterfield, with deep button tufting all over and nailhead trim, raised on classic bun feet. Comfortable and in excellent condition. This sofa arr...
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Mid-20th Century English Chesterfield Sofas

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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

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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

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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

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Leather

Antique Swedish Leather Sofa
Located in London, GB
An absolutely beautiful antique Swedish leather sofa. We have recently imported this from Sweden, it dates from around the 1920's. The quality is...
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1920s Swedish Vintage Chesterfield Sofas

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Leather, Oak

FULLY RESTORED ViNTAGE CIGAR BROWN LEATHER PORTERS WINGBACK CHESTERFIELD SOFA
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this super rare, highly collectable circa 1940's fully restored Chesterfield Porters Wingback sofa Please n...
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1940s English Vintage Chesterfield Sofas

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Leather

GEORGE SMITH CHELSSEA CHESTERFiELD TUFTED BENCH SOFA IN VELOUR UPHOLSTERY
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely hand made in England George Smith bench sofa with Chesterfield...
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20th Century English Chesterfield Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Lovely Vintage Oxblood Leather Chesterfield Gentleman's Club Sofa Part of Suite
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer this stunning vintage Oxblood leather Chesterfield Club Sofa which is part of a suite This sofa is part of a suite as mentioned, I have the matching pair if armchairs...
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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 GB
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

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Leather

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

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Leather

Our Signature Carver Tufted Chesterfield Sofa in Hand Dyed Elephant Grey Leather
Located in London, GB
Our Carver 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...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Chesterfield Sofas

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Leather

Beautifully Restored MidC Chesterfield Club Chairs in Hand Dyed Leather
Located in London, GB
This really is a very special and most beautiful pair of midC club chairs. We have fully restored the pieces and finished them in our hand dyed leathers using walnut husk as the dye...
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1960s British Vintage Chesterfield Sofas

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Leather

FiNE CHESTNUT BROWN LEATHER LAUREN ASHLEY CHESTERFIELD TWO SEAT LIBRARY SOFa
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very elegant Laura Ashley Chestnut brown leather Library sofa which...
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20th Century English Chesterfield Sofas

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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 Sofas

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Leather

Original Green Chesterfield Set Kent Modell Three and Two Seater and Armchair
Located in Berlin, DE
Original Green Chesterfield set Kent model. Over the years the Set has gotten a bit more character. We have treated the exterior with leather grease t...
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20th Century English Chesterfield Sofas

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Leather

OWNED BY MADONNA LUXURY GEORGE SMiTH BOLSTER MOHAIR VELVET CHESTERFIELD SOFA
Located in GB
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

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

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Leather

Stunning MidC Chesterfield Sofa in Hand Dyed Leathers
Located in London, GB
A true focal point of any room. The very distinctive colouring of the leathers on this piece are certain to creat a conversation. A very positive conversation! The natural patina ...
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1960s British Vintage Chesterfield Sofas

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Leather

Vintage Chesterfield Style Curved Back Black Leatherette Sofa
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Chesterfield Style Curved Back Black Leatherette Sofa This amazing and sturdy 1950’s Curved Back Black Leatherette Chesterfield Style Sofa will be a speaking piece in any ro...
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1950s American Vintage Chesterfield Sofas

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Brass

Fully Restored Hand Dyed Bordeaux Leather Chesterfield Suite Armchair & Sofa
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning, hand made in England, fully restored Bordeaux leather Gentleman's club suite with to include a very comfortable armchair and footsto...
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20th Century English Chesterfield Sofas

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Leather

Vintage Green Leather Set of Chesterfield Sofa & Three Club Chairs, circa 1920
Located in Round Top, TX
Set (4) vintage leather Chesterfield style sofa with heavily rolled arms, pair of arm chairs and additional barrel chair all resting on wood base/feet. The dark green leather is tuf...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Chesterfield Sofas

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Leather, Fabric, Wood

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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