Chesterfield Furniture
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
Antique Victorian Style Leather Swivel Desk Chair
Located in London, GB
A smart and extremely well made antique Victorian style leather swivel desk chair. This was made in England and dates from around the 1950’s.
It is of superb quality, this is genero...
Category
1950s British Vintage Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
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...
Category
Late 20th Century English Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Leather
COMFORTABLE ViNTAGE RESTORED BROWN LEATHER TUFTED CHESTERFIELD WINGBACK ARMCHAIR
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning fully restored vintage Chesterfield tufted Cigar brown leather wingback armchair.
Please note...
Category
20th Century English Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Leather
Long Chesterfield Sofa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Six foot long tufted chesterfield sofa. Great age and wear to the leather.
Please confirm location NY or NJ
Category
Mid-20th Century Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Leather
Mid-Century Vintage Caramel Suede Chesterfield Sofa
By Chesterfield
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair, Chesterfield Brown Leather Armchair Club Chairs, Denmark circa 1940-60
Located in Round Top, TX
Pair, vintage brown leather chesterfield club arm chairs resting on bun feet.
Upholstered in tight button-tufted dark brown leather with nail head trim, rolled arms and loose seat cu...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Leather
Chesterfield Leather Ottoman on Brass Casters by Drexel
By Drexel
Located in Southampton, NJ
English Chesterfield Aniline leather tufted ottoman by Drexel Heritage featuring brass tack detailing with elegant turned legs on brass casters. Generous proportions with original tags.
Category
Late 20th Century American Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Brass
STUNNING FULLY RESTORED ENGLISH ViNTAGE BORDEAUX LEATHER CHESTERFIELD CLUB SOFA
By Chesterfield
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...
Category
20th Century English Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Leather
Burgundy Chesterfield Sofa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Long 6+ foot tufted sofa in deep burgundy leather. Great age and wear throughout.
Please confirm location NY or NJ
Category
Mid-20th Century Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Leather
Cheerfild club chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A good quality early 20th century, brown leather club armchair Chesterfield. Original hand dyed brown leather. This Cesterfield is horse hair filled, with button-back upholstery. st...
Category
Early 1900s English Antique Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Leather
HAND DYED VINTAGE AGED BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD CAPTAINS SWIVEL OFFICE CHAIr
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning hand made in England, aged brown hand dyed leather Chesterfield captains office chair
Please...
Category
20th Century English Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Chesterfield Style Tufted Vegan Leather Camel Back Loveseat Sofa
By American of High Point
Located in Southampton, NJ
A beautiful teal blue tufted chesterfield style camel back sofa in vegan leather by High Point Furniture of High Point, N.C.
In very good condition having no damage to the leather. ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Faux Leather, Mahogany
20th Century English Chesterfield Miniature Leather Sofa With Cushion Seats
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A superb 20th century Timothy Oulton leather mini chesterfield sofa. One of the most elegant models with soft cushion seating, this is a fashionable yet...
Category
20th Century British Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Leather
20th Century Three Piece Green Leather Chesterfield Suite
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A good quality Mid-20th Century green leather vintage chesterfield suite. With the original green leather hide that has been cleaned and pol...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Leather
Early 20th Century Burgundy Colour Leather Three Seater Chesterfield
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
An early 20th century three seater leather button down burgundy colour chesterfield sofa. With the original red brown leather hide that has been cleaned and polished giving a lovely ...
Category
Early 20th Century British Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Leather
Pair, Vintage Red Leather Chesterfield Club Armchairs, Denmark circa 1940-60
Located in Round Top, TX
Handsome pair of red leather Chesterfield style arm chairs with tufted/buttoned back and narrow rolled arms with nailhead trim.
Vintage leather reflects years of use including scuffs...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Leather
Antique English Chester field Sofa with Hand Carved Wood Lion Legs
Located in Pasadena, CA
Wonderful Leather Chesterfield sofa with hand carved wooden lions legs.
English Tifted Leather Sofa With Wooden Lion Feet. The leather a beautiful varigated brown throughout the enti...
Category
1920s British Vintage Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
RALPH LAUREN WRITER'S CHESTERFIELD FOOTSTOOL OTTOMAN IN HERiTAGE BROWN LEATHER
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning Vintage Heritage brown leather Ralph Lauren Writer's Chesterfield tufted footstool ottoman
P...
Category
20th Century English Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Leather, Oak
Vintage High Back Chesterfield Heritage Leather Office Captains Swivel Chair
By Harrods, Chesterfield
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely, large, very comfortable Chesterfield leather wing style office armchair
This is a very comfortable captain’s indeed, it’s like your favourite reading chair with wheels. This was retailed through Harrods and was a very popular model until the range ended
Condition wise we have cleaned waxed and polish it, the upholstery is heritage leather...
Category
20th Century English Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Leather
Oxblood Chesterfield Tufted Leather Love Seat Sofa -Great Britain Circa 1970
Located in Southampton, NJ
A stunning Chesterfield 2-seater sofa in oxblood leather having turned onyx mahogany cannonball feet by Action Furniture Ltd. Of Great Britain where the finest Chesterfield sofas are...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Brass
English cowhide chesterfield armchair
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered is this charming English cowhide chesterfield armchair, gracefully designed and featuring wonderful colors made in the Victorian style.
We're all secretly in love with this ...
Category
1990s Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
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. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Leather
Antique Bow Fronted 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 is a very smart 19thC Chesterfield sofa with u...
Category
1870s British Antique Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Leather
Stunning Three Piece Burgundy Leather Chesterfield Suite
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A good quality mid 20th century prune colour leather vintage chesterfield suite. With the original prune burgundy leather hide that has been cleaned and polished giving a lovely soft...
Category
Early 20th Century British Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Leather
Hancock & Moore English Style Chesterfield Cranberry leather Sofa & Sofa Bed
Located in Plainview, NY
An English Chesterfield style leather sofa by Hancock & Moore, hailing from the renowned workshop in Hickory, North Carolina. This opulent sofa exudes elegance with its rich Williams...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Leather, Upholstery
Antique High Flap Chair, Chesterfield Style Made In Brown Leather From 1920s
Located in Lejre, DK
This antique Chesterfield-style high flap chair is a masterpiece of furniture art from the 1920s. Upholstered in brown studded leather, this chair exudes a timeless elegance and soph...
Category
1920s Danish Vintage Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
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...
Category
1860s British Antique Chesterfield Furniture
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...
Category
1890s British Antique Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Leather
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...
Category
20th Century English Chesterfield Furniture
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 ...
Category
1870s British Antique Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Leather
Pair of Lovely Vintage Oxblood Leather Chesterfield Gentleman's Club Armchairs
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this pair of stunning vintage Oxblood leather Chesterfield Club armchairs which are part of a suite
These are part of a suite as mentioned
A ...
Category
20th Century English Chesterfield Furniture
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 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Leather
RESTORED CHESTERFIELD TUFTED HAND DYED BROWN LEATHER LIBRARY RECLINER ARMCHAiR
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning, top to bottom restored, hand dyed deep Cigar brown leather reclining armchair
Ple...
Category
20th Century English Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Leather
Antique Leather Chesterfield Style Sofa
Located in London, GB
A stunning and extremely well made antique leather Chesterfield style sofa. This was made in England, it dates from around the late 20th century.
This is of super quality and is of ...
Category
1980s British Vintage Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Leather
Antique Restored Cigar Brown Leather Brass Castors Chesterfield Captain Armchair
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely fully restored original oak framed vintage hand dyed Chesterfield cigar brown leather directors chair with solid brass English castors....
Category
19th Century English Antique Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Leather, Oak
Chesterfield Armchair With Footstool Made In Red Leather From 1920s
Located in Lejre, DK
This Chesterfield armchair with matching footstool is a classic representation of timeless elegance and comfort. With black lacquered wooden legs and beautifully upholstered in studd...
Category
1920s Danish Vintage Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
Antique Swedish Leather Armchair
Located in London, GB
An absolutely beautiful antique Swedish leather armchair. We have recently imported this from Sweden, it dates from around the 1900-1920 period.
The quality is superb and it is very...
Category
Early 1900s Swedish Antique Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Leather, Oak
Vintage English Chesterfield Leather Tufted Love Seat Sofa Oxblood Red #2
Located in Tyler, TX
TIMELESS Vintage English Leather Tufted Seat CHESTERFIELD 2-Seat Sofa/Love Seat Oxblood Red
PERFECT ICONIC look for a gentleman's office, study, library, or cigar lounge~~fully butt...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Leather
Vintage English Chesterfield Leather Tufted Love Seat Sofa Oxblood Red #1
Located in Tyler, TX
TIMELESS Vintage English Leather Tufted Seat CHESTERFIELD 2-Seat Sofa/Love Seat Oxblood Red
PERFECT ICONIC look for a gentleman's office, study, library, or cigar lounge~~fully butt...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Leather
Pair of Vintage Georgian Chesterfield Style Leather Wing Back Lounge Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original Vintage Condition
Dimensions:
45.50”H x 32”W x 35” D
Seat Height 18.50”
Category
1960s American Vintage Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Leather
Vintage Brown Leather Wingback Chesterfield Arm Chair, England circa 1940
Located in Round Top, TX
Vintage brown leather Chesterfield wingback club chair with aged patina.
Wings, rolled arms, block feet, buttons and nailhead trim in place.
Aged leather reflects generations of use...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
Ralph Lauren Tufted Cigar Leather Wingback Writer's Chair
By Henredon
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Beautifully weathered cigar leather wingback writers chair attributed to Henredon for Ralph Lauren. The hardwood frame is covered with thick, tufted cig...
Category
20th Century American Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Brass
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 1900-1920 period.
The ...
Category
Early 1900s Swedish Antique Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Leather, Oak
Hancock & Moore Oxblood Burgundy Leather Chesterfield Tufted Office Chairs Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Hancock & Moore Oxblood Burgundy Leather Chesterfield Button Tufted Office Lounge Chairs - a Pair. Item features brass nailhead trim, solid mahogany wood frame, original labe...
Category
1980s Vintage Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Leather
A Very Smart & Neat Pair of Mid-Late 20thC Leather Chesterfield Club Chairs
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 present day.
In addition, we craft our own ...
Category
Late 20th Century English Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Leather
Chesterfield Brown Leather Tufted Square Footstool Vintage Biker Tan Leather
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer this lovely Tan brown leather chesterfield tufted footstool
A good looking and comfortable stool, it has a nice heritage patina to it
We have cleaned ...
Category
20th Century English Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Leather
Pair of Antique Swedish Leather Club Armchairs
Located in London, GB
A fantastic pair of antique Swedish leather club armchairs. They were recently imported from Sweden, they date from around the 1950’s.
The quality is outstanding, they are extremely...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Leather, Oak
Pair of Large Vintage Leather Corner Chesterfield Sofas
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A large pair of late 20th century leather corner chesterfield sofas. Comprising a three seater, corner section and a 2 seater leather blackcurrant ...
Category
Late 20th Century British Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Leather
Vintage Tufted Chesterfield Sofa
Located in Dallas, TX
A handsome vintage tufted Chesterfield sofa. Upholstered in a whiskey brown antique French leather. Tufted rolled arms and backrest wi...
Category
1880s Antique Chesterfield Furniture
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Leather
Quality Burgundy Red Leather Chesterfield Slipper Armchair
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
An early 20th century burgundy red leather chesterfield slipper chair with deep buttoned back and seat with leather arm supports, with solid mahogany frame. The burgundy red leather ...
Category
Early 20th Century British Chesterfield Furniture
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Leather
English Leather Tufted Ottoman on Casters
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Monumental scale Chesterfield style leather tufted ottoman. It stands on four oak legs with original casters. The leather is in great condition and is beautifully distressed, addi...
Category
1930s English Vintage Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
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...
Category
1830s British Antique Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Leather
Leather Chesterfield club armchair, circa 1930/1950 very good state
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Leather Chesterfield club armchair, circa 1930/1950
very good state
Category
1930s English Vintage Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
Two Vintage Chesterfield Leather Club Armchairs Feather Cushions
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale one of two pairs of lovely vintage Chesterfield leather club armchairs with down filled feather ...
Category
20th Century English Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Leather
Chesterfield Style Brown Leather 3 Seat Sofa & 2 Club Chairs, circa 1920-40
Located in Round Top, TX
Set (3) vintage leather Chesterfield style sofa and pair of club arm chairs.
The brown leather has traditional tufted buttoned accents and rolled arms, hard wood block feet.
Sold in ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
Chesterfield furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Chesterfield furniture 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 furniture created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, tables, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with animal skin, leather and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Chesterfield furniture 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 furniture, 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 furniture 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 $4,430.
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