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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Item type: Antique and Vintage
Style: Chesterfield
1930s Swedish Crimson Red Chesterfield Club Chair in Patinated Leather
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
beautiful crimson red club chair made in the 1930s in Sweden. The chair is stil in original condition and therefor the leather has a great patina true t...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Leather, Beech
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.
Category
Mid-20th Century Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Leather
1930s Swedish Crimson Red Chesterfield Club / Lounge Chair in Patinated Leather
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Beautiful crimson red club chair made in the 1930s in Sweden. The chair is stil in original condition and therefor the leather has a great patina true t...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Leather, Beech
Old Chesterfield Club Three Piece Sofa & Pair of Armchairs Suite Brown Leather
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning vintage restored Chesterfield cigar brown leather Library suite
A very rare find, I never come across original sets of three piece...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Leather
Late 20th-C. Chesterfield Style Leather Chairs Att. to Hancock and Moore, Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
These chairs are have timeless appeal. This is a pair of saddle leather Chesterfield style chairs. They are attributed to Hancock and Moore bu...
Category
Late 20th Century American Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Leather, Fruitwood
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...
Category
20th Century English Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Leather
Fully Restored Hand Dyed Bordeaux Leather Chesterfield Suite Armchair & Sofa
By Chesterfield
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...
Category
20th Century English Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Leather
Antique English Chesterfield Lounge Chair: Cordovan Red Leather Tufted Design
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dive into the opulence of the early 1900s with our Antique English Chesterfield Lounge Chair, masterfully hand-crafted from high-quality leather and meticulously restored by our team...
Category
1930s English Vintage Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Brass
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 Furniture
Materials
Leather
Antique Mahogany High Back Bench Sofa, Denmark, circa 1920-1940
Located in Round Top, TX
Handsome mahogany high back sofa made more impressive with carved decorative accents and heavily rolled armrests.
The dramatic high back is upholstered in dark brown vintage leather...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Antique English Chesterfield Lounge Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing our extraordinary antique English Chesterfield lounge chair, expertly restored by our team of professional craftsmen. This stunning armchair, with its frame beautifully c...
Category
1910s English Vintage Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Brass, Metal
Danish Chesterfield Style Tufted Lounge Chair in Charcoal Leather, circa 1950
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Very nice chesterfield style tub chair made in Denmark around the early 1950's in beechwood and a a charcoal/black leather that remains supple. No rips or tears. Leather decorated wi...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Leather, Beech
Original vintage English Dark Green Chesterfield Leather Windsor 4-Seater Sofa
Located in Berlin, DE
This original beautifully preserved dark green leather Large 4-seater sofa is very masculine and big enough for an office. Coil sprung feather filled cushions - Vintage green leather Chesterfield...
Category
20th Century English Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Leather
Original Old English Mahogany Desk / Writing Table
Located in Berlin, DE
Original old English desk. Freely adjustable in space, 3 drawers in front. Beautiful old leather with gold impregnation and brass feet.
Category
20th Century English Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Wood
Original Chesterfield Vintage Brown Three Seat Sofa
Located in Berlin, DE
We are delighted to offer this stunning rare handmade in England brown leather 3-seat, sofa. Where to begin! This sofa is absolute eye candy from every angle, it has the original lea...
Category
20th Century Chesterfield Furniture
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 Furniture
Materials
Leather
Chesterfield Vintage Captain's Office Chair in Green Leather
Located in Berlin, DE
Stunning original handmade in England hand dyed deep green leather captain's chair, a stunning piece, the frame is solid and beautifully finished mahogany, the leather is English cow...
Category
20th Century English Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Leather
1970s Camel / Brown Colored Leather Ottoman Model 'Merkur' by Arne Norell
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Square ottoman in sturdy camel / brown colored leather designed by Arne Norell for Norell AB in Sweden. The brown wooden frame is made of Oak. Allover in good condition.
Please note...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Leather, Oak
Antique 19th Century Library Captains Chair in Hand Dyed Aqua Marine Leather
Located in London, GB
As a furniture maker and Lapada dealer we always have an extensive stock of pieces - approximately 250 piece stock level.
This is a beautiful piece. Fully restored by ourselves an...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Leather
Antique 19th Century Library Captains Chair Restored in Hand Dyed Leathers
Located in London, GB
As a furniture maker and LAPADA dealer we always have an extensive stock of pieces - approximately 250 piece stock level.
This is a beautiful piece. Fully restored by ourselves an...
Category
Mid-19th Century British Antique Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Leather
English Leather Armchair Wingback Chesterfield
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on CONTINUE READING at the bottom of this page.
Offering one of our recent Palm Beach Estate fine furniture acquisitions of an
early 1900s traditiona...
Category
Early 20th Century Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Six Vintage Restored Hand Dyed Brown Leather Chesterfield Tufted Dining Chairs
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely suite of six fully restored Chesterfield tufted dining chairs
These are a very good looking and well made chairs, you have two carve...
Category
20th Century English Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
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 ...
Category
Late 19th Century British Antique Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Leather
Vintage Brown Leather Tufted Chesterfield Wingback Armchair Original, circa 1880
Located in Berlin, DE
We are proud to have this stunning vintage Chesterfield brown leather choir chair for sale. This chair is a real tour de force, it has absolutely everythin...
Category
20th Century English Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Leather
Chesterfield Tufted Dutch Brown Leather Library Club Armchair with Ottoman
Located in Berlin, DE
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely Chesterfield Dutch hand dyed Cigar Brown leather library reading armchair with ottoman....
Category
20th Century English Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Leather
19thC Howard & Sons Chesterfield Sofa in Hand Dyed Leathers - Colour to Select
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...
Category
Late 19th Century British Antique Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Leather
Vintage Mahogany Brown Leather Chesterfield Tufted Captains Directors Armchair
Located in Berlin, DE
We are delighted to offer this lovely original vintage hand dyed Mahogany brown leather Chesterfield tufted directors chair A very good looking well made and comfortable directors chair. Its Chesterfield buttoned both back and base, the seat platform is a traditional sprung base so very comfortable, this is the bosses chair...
Category
19th Century English Antique Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Leather
Restored Hand Dyed Brown Leather Chesterfield Designer Sofa
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
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...
Category
20th Century English Chesterfield Furniture
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 Furniture
Materials
Leather
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 Furniture
Materials
Leather
Original Vintage Chesterfield Sofa Faded Brown from around 1978 High Quality
Located in Berlin, DE
Original old chesterfield sofa, quilted seat and back strong leather. This unique sofa was bought in an antique shop around 1978, real leather with ori...
Category
20th Century English Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Leather
Chesterfield Armchair Leather Brown
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful Chesterfield leather armchair in brown.
Good condition, normal signs of wear due to age. The frame is made of mahogany wood.
Category
20th Century English Chesterfield Furniture
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 Furniture
Materials
Fabric
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 Furniture
Materials
Leather
Nice Small Wide Chesterfield Tan Brown Leather Tufted Sofa with High Back
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer this very nice tan brown leather Chesterfield sofa
This is a very comfortable and good looking sofa, it has a high back so you can rest your whole back i...
Category
20th Century English Chesterfield Furniture
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 Furniture
Materials
Leather
Large original 20th Century Classical English Writing Desk, circa 1910-1920
Located in Berlin, DE
Solid wood and mahogany stained body. Leather-covered worktop. Freely adjustable in the room. Desk consists of three parts (2 containers + worktop). The desk is an absolute classic a...
Category
20th Century English Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Wood
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 Furniture
Materials
Leather
19th Century Victorian Chesterfield His and Hers Chairs
Located in Winter Park, FL
A pair of 19th century English Victorian Chesterfield style tufted library reading "his and hers" chairs. Solid mahogany frame with spoon back, wid...
Category
19th Century English Antique Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
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 Furniture
Materials
Brass
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 Furniture
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 Furniture
Materials
Leather, Teak
Traditional Restored Cigar Brown Leather Oak Chesterfield Captains 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...
Category
Early 20th Century English Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Leather, Oak
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 Furniture
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 Furniture
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 Furniture
Materials
Leather
Leather Chesterfield Style Sofa
Located in Montreal, QC
Leather Chesterfield Style sofa
Category
1970s American Vintage Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Leather
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 Furniture
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
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 Furniture
Materials
Walnut
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 Furniture
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 Furniture
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...
Category
1920s British Vintage Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
English Tea Caddy
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
O/7590 - A beautiful English caddy for Your tea time: in the best tradictions. Find a moment to enjoy it!
Category
Early 20th Century English Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
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 Furniture
Materials
Leather
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 Furniture
Materials
Brass
Exceptional 19th Century Hand Carved Italian Walnut Day Bed Cherub Putti's Angel
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this exceptionally rare Circa 1840-1860 hand carved walnut Italian daybed with cherub putti decoration and chesterfield tufting
What a find! Thi...
Category
1840s Italian Antique Chesterfield Furniture
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 Furniture
Materials
Leather
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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