Chesterfield Seating
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
20th Century Three Seater White Leather Chesterfield Sofa
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A 20th century large three seater white leather chesterfield with two large loose cushions, raised on 4 bun feet. A fine example of a good q...
Category
Late 20th Century British Chesterfield Seating
Materials
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 contemporary construction. We also have a pair in a lighter tobacco patina. P...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chesterfield Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Pair of Harrods London Restored Bordeaux Brown Leather Chesterfield Tufted Sofas
By Chesterfield, Harrods
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning pair of Vintage Harrods London Pegasus Bordeaux brown leather Chesterfield tufted sofas
A very good looking well made ...
Category
20th Century English Chesterfield Seating
Materials
Leather
Original Chesterfield Brown Leather Directors Captains Chair, Brand Wade
Located in Berlin, DE
Vintage tufted brown Leather English Chesterfield style barrel back desk chair. Item features rolled arms, nailhead trim, deep button tufts, and a solid wood base on rolling casters....
Category
20th Century English Chesterfield Seating
Materials
Leather
Lilian August Brown Green Leather Tufted Chesterfield Club Lounge Chair Ottoman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Lilian August large brown green leather tufted chesterfield club lounge chair and ottoman. Item features a large oversize chair, matching ottoman, brass ...
Category
Early 2000s Chesterfield Seating
Materials
Leather, Cherry
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Chesterfield Seating
Materials
Leather
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.
Category
Mid-20th Century Chesterfield Seating
Materials
Fabric
Nice Pair of Oxblood Leather Vintage Chesterfield Gainsborough Side Chairs
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of oversized, Chesterfield tufted, Oxblood leather Gainsborough side chairs
A very good looking and expertly crafted pair, the...
Category
20th Century English Chesterfield Seating
Materials
Leather
1960 Black Leather Chesterfield Model 'Jupiter' Three Seater Sofa by Arne Norell
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Beautiful Chesterfield "model Jupiter" in sturdy black leather designed by the talented designer Arne Norell for Norell Möbler AB in Sweden.
Build up with loose leather tufted cushio...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Chesterfield Seating
Materials
Leather
Mid-Century Leather Tufted Sofa w/ Loose Cushions
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome English leather tufted sofa with tight tufted back and two loose seat cushions. The sofa is beautifully detailed with brass nailhead trim. Wonderfully worn with no tears of ...
Category
1940s English Vintage Chesterfield Seating
Materials
Leather
20th Century Pair of White Leather Chesterfield Club Armchairs
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A pair of 20th century white leather chesterfield armchairs with a loose cushion, raised on 4 bun feet. A fine example of a pair of good qua...
Category
Late 20th Century British Chesterfield Seating
Materials
Leather
Fully Restored Vintage Chesterfield Porters Wingback Armchair Brown Leather
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning vintage Porters barrel back armchair in whisky brown leather
This chair a real tour de force, is has absolutely everything going ...
Category
20th Century English Chesterfield Seating
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 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Chesterfield Seating
Materials
Leather, Maple
Pair of Ralph Lauren Attributed Leather Writers Wingback Chairs with Ottoman
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Beautifully weathered pair of leather writers chairs or wingback chairs made in the style and manner of Ralph Lauren. The large wing chairs are c...
Category
20th Century American Chesterfield Seating
Materials
Brass
Tufted Barrel Back Desk Chair
Located in Westwood, NJ
A fine customizable English style tufted Barrel back desk chair with tufted back and seat, an arched backrest with padded and upholstered...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Chesterfield Seating
Materials
Leather
Lovely original vintage Chesterfield Red Leather Chaise Lounge Daybed Sofa
Located in Berlin, DE
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely tufted hand dyed Red leather Chesterfield chaise lounge daybed
A very good looking well ma...
Category
20th Century English Chesterfield Seating
Materials
Leather
Leather Chesterfield Style Sofa
Located in Montreal, QC
Leather Chesterfield Style sofa
Category
1970s American Vintage Chesterfield Seating
Materials
Leather
Custom Antiqued Leather Chesterfield
Located in Westwood, NJ
From our US Based custom upholstery and tannery workshop, this Chesterfield sofa is customizable and made with one of our many available types of leather. Available with a weathered ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Chesterfield Seating
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Chesterfield Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Vintage Style Classic Chesterfield Sofa, Brown Leather
Located in Westwood, NJ
A vintage-style Classic English Chesterfield leather upholstered sofa, with top-grain leather in a vintage brown finish. With tufted backrest and rollover arms, with two padded cushi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Chesterfield Seating
Materials
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.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Chesterfield Seating
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
English Thomas Lloyd Cigar Leather Wingback Chesterfield Settee
By Thomas Lloyd
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...
Category
20th Century English Chesterfield Seating
Materials
Brass
Rare and Unusual Vintage Chesterfield Sofa in Cow Pattern Leather and Wood Frame
Located in Berlin, DE
We are delight to be able to offer you this extraordinary and unique Chesterfield 2-seater sofa.
The rare cow-like leather pattern is an eye-catcher and cann...
Category
20th Century English Chesterfield Seating
Materials
Leather
19th Century Carved Walnut Leather Chesterfield Library Stool
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A 19th century carved walnut leather chesterfield library stool.
The stool is upholstered in deeply buttoned brown leather hide, it set on hefty ball ...
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique Chesterfield Seating
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Chesterfield Carved Hardwood & Oxblood Leather Armchairs 2
Located in Berlin, DE
We are delighted to offer you this stunning pair of Chesterfield carver armchairs in oxblood leather with hand carved frames. The chairs are a lovely find and in original condition throughout, both are buttoned and look glorious from every angle Ideally suited as occasional or luxury office...
Category
20th Century English Chesterfield Seating
Materials
Leather
Green Velvet and Black Wooden Feet with Brass Finishes Chesterfield Style Sofa
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Black lacquered wooden feet and deep green velvet colored comfy Chesterfield style sofa
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Chesterfield Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Divano Chesterfield in Vera Pelle, Qualita' Italiana
Located in Felino, IT
Divano chesterfield come nuovo, in vera pelle, made in Italia. Struttura portante in massello di legno, imbottitura con schiume poliuretaniche, piedini in f...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Chesterfield Seating
Materials
Leather
English Georgian Style Brown Leather Wingback Armchair
Located in ŚWINOUJŚCIE, 32
English George III style wingback armchair finished in brown leather.
The wing chair features fully developed wings and is accented by brass tack nail heads on the borders.
Category
20th Century English Chesterfield Seating
Materials
Leather
Pair of Gentleman’s Wing Back Leather Chesterfield Library Chairs
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A pair of gentleman’s wing back leather chesterfield library chairs.
These are very roomy chairs, the ultimate in Vintage Country House C...
Category
Early 20th Century Chesterfield Seating
Materials
Leather
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Chesterfield Seating
Materials
Leather
Rare and Unusual Vintage Chesterfield Sofa in Cow Pattern Leather and Wood Frame
Located in Berlin, DE
We are delight to be able to offer you this extraordinary and unique Chesterfield 3-seater sofa.
The rare cow-like leather pattern is an eye-catcher and cann...
Category
20th Century English Chesterfield Seating
Materials
Leather
Divano Letto Chesterfield in Pelle Di Giuseppe Donati, 1983
Located in Felino, IT
Divano tipo Chesterfield, usato, con letto estraibile, in vera pelle, prodotto artigianale di alta qualità, realizzato da Giuseppe Donati, Milano negli anni...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Chesterfield Seating
Materials
Leather
Pair of Teak Leather Library Study Desk Chairs in the Manner of Tobia Scarpa
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
A pair of stylish Bauhaus influenced Library desk chairs, in the manner of Tobia Scarpa.
This unique pair have a wonderful style and colour. Beaut...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Chesterfield Seating
Materials
Leather, Teak
Tetrad Made in England Brown Leather Chesterfield Armchair Part of Full Suite
By Tetrad
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this very nice Chesterfield brown leather armchair made by Tetrad England which is part of a large suite
The armchair has been deep cleaned hand...
Category
20th Century English Chesterfield Seating
Materials
Leather
Tufted Barrel Back Desk Chair
Located in Westwood, NJ
A fine customizable English style tufted Barrel back desk chair with tufted back and seat, an arched backrest with padded and upholstered...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Chesterfield Seating
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Chesterfield Seating
Materials
Leather
Rolled Arm Tufted Red Leather English Chesterfield Club Office Lounge Arm Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very impressive and stately vintage, Chesterfield style armchair. The piece features dramatically rolled arms and wings in the English taste, a nicely sloped Silhouette, red antiqued leather upholstery...
Category
1950s Vintage Chesterfield Seating
Materials
Leather
Piero Lissoni "Charlotte Lounge" for Baxter, Brown Leather Finish, Italy 2015
By Piero Lissoni, Baxter
Located in New York, NY
Armchair upholstered in a brown leather, decorative piping in the same shade of leather. Feet in walnut with glossy brass metal castor.
Category
2010s Italian Chesterfield Seating
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
1920s British Vintage Chesterfield Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Pair of White Leather Chesterfield Club Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of white leather chesterfield club chairs, each one of generous size, with rolled arms, tufted continuous backrest. Excellent vintage c...
Category
Late 20th Century Chesterfield Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Georgian Style Rare Original Chesterfield Leather Armchair, 1950s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
We are pleased to offer this rare and original Georgian style armchair for sale. A very beautiful collectible and decorative armchair. It is made according to the early Gothic designs which were solid wood, this is a later adaptation in the Georgian style and designed to be used as a relaxing chair...
Category
1950s English Vintage Chesterfield Seating
Materials
Leather, Beech
Vintage Chesterfield Sofa Cognac / brown Leather Mounted with Numerous Buttons
Located in Berlin, DE
This original beautifully preserved Cognac leather three-seat sofa is very masculine. Coil sprung feather filled cushions - Vintage Cognac leather Chest...
Category
20th Century English Chesterfield Seating
Materials
Leather
2 Beautiful Chesterfield Stools in Beige Leather Oval Shape
Located in Berlin, DE
2 beautiful Chesterfield stools in beige leather oval shape.
Made in Italy.
Category
20th Century Italian Chesterfield Seating
Materials
Leather
Pair Vintage Tufted Leather Chesterfield Sofas
Located in New York, NY
Pair of vintage tufted leather Chesterfield sofas. The leather is burgundy with solid black wooden bun feet. Has brass tacks to the front of the arms.
Category
1960s English Vintage Chesterfield Seating
Materials
Brass
Set of Ten Restored Vintage Chesterfield Hardwood Red Leather Dining Armchairs
Located in Miami, FL
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning set of ten Vintage fully restored Chesterfield aged red leather dining chairs A very good looking and well made suite, the frames are...
Category
Early 20th Century English Chesterfield Seating
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Custom Long 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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Chesterfield Seating
Materials
Leather
Fully Restored Pair of Huge 4-5 Seat Each Chesterfield Brown Leather Bench Sofas
By Chesterfield
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...
Category
20th Century English Chesterfield Seating
Materials
Leather
One Pair of Two-Seat Chesterfield Sofa's, Great Scale for Comfort, Great Patina
Located in Buchanan, MI
One pair of two-seat Chesterfield sofa's, great scale for comfort, great patina. Great condition and ready for installation. Priced per sofa. We also have two three seat...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chesterfield Seating
Materials
Leather
Custom-Made Chesterfield Mohair Solid Bronze Paw Feet Available in any Size COM
Located in Chicago, IL
This is our old plank version of a Classic Chesterfield sofa available in any size. The original inspiration piece came from Monaco and was 13' long with the same lion paw feet. From...
Category
2010s American Chesterfield Seating
Materials
Bronze
Chesterfield Style "Carrosse" Armchair
Located in Paris, FR
Rare Chesterfield style "en carrosse" armchair, in padded leather.
The lower part opens with two doors. England around 1950.
Category
1950s British Vintage Chesterfield Seating
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Wood
Custom Built Chesterfield Sofa in Mohair with Solid Bronze Nickel Plated Feet
Located in Chicago, IL
Custom built, classic Chesterfield designed sofa with nickel-plated solid bronze feet that give it a bit of a French twist. We just upholstered this sofa in a soft grey 100% wool moh...
Category
2010s North American Chesterfield Seating
Materials
Bronze
Tufted Midcentury Club Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Unusual shape arm chair with tufted inside back and sides. Sharp square lines, wood legs and brass nail trim.
(Please confirm item location - NY or NJ - with dealer)
Category
1950s Vintage Chesterfield Seating
Materials
Leather
Chesterfield Style Tufted-Back Sofa, Horsehair, Bronze Lion Paw Feet Any Size
Located in Chicago, IL
Old Planks interpretation on the Classic chesterfield tufted-back sofa, which we build here in our upholstery department in any dimension you wish. Our wooden frames are hand-built s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Chesterfield Seating
Materials
Bronze
Antique French Chesterfield Sofa in Indigo Ikat Print Linen
Located in South Salem, NY
One-of-a-kind Chesterfield sofa made in France, updated in blue ikat pattern linen fabric by Andrew Martin. Deep, high-back seat and traditional sc...
Category
19th Century French Antique Chesterfield Seating
Materials
Upholstery
Vintage Harrods Chesterfield Hand Dyed Cigar Brown Leather Corner Sofa Walnut
By Harrods, Chesterfield
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning custom made to order vintage fully restored hand dyed cigar brown leather Chesterfield corner sofa with solid hand turned walnut bun feet
A very rare sofa, this is a vintage piece bought from Harrods London in the late 60's to early 70's, the leather upholstery is all original, the cushions are full leather on both sides so should the worst happen and you damage or stain one side you can simply flip it over
The sofa has been fully restored to include a light strip back, its then been hand dyed six times and antiqued this one of a kind deep cigar brown colour. The feet are all new hand turned solid walnut which have been professionally stained and French polished, they have been specially fitted with 8mm metal axles so they can be unscrewed for ease of transport, the base cover is hessian throughout
Complete sofa dimensions:
Height 88cm
Width 304.5cm
Depth 266cm
Right sofa dimensions
Height 88cm
Width 185cm
Depth 85cm
Left sofa...
Category
20th Century English Chesterfield Seating
Materials
Leather
Custom Hand-Made Sofa in Any Dimension with Brass Lion Paw Feet with Horsehair
Located in Chicago, IL
This sofa was copied from our 13' Vintage French non-tufted back Sofa we found in a Monaco Hotel that was covered in black leather and black vinyl. Our workshop immediately removed o...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Chesterfield Seating
Materials
Brass
Modern 21st Century Handmade Chesterfield Sofa in White Leather
By Art Forma
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Superb quality modern Chesterfield sofa finished in white leather and with feather filled cushions. Handmade by the finest craftsmen, this sofa was retailed by Art Forma...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Chesterfield Seating
Materials
Leather
1930s Leather Tufted Wing Back Settee
Located in Dallas, TX
This handsome George III style wing back tufted leather settee is the definition of old fashioned luxury. Featuring a warm mustard leather tuftin...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Chesterfield Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Chesterfield seating for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Chesterfield seating 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 seating 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 seating 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 seating, popular names associated with this style include Chesterfield, George Smith, David Robinson, 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 seating differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $390 and tops out at $76,237 while the average work can sell for $4,469.
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