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: New and Made To Order
Style: Chesterfield
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
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
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
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
Leather Upholstered Club Chair
Located in Westwood, NJ
A British style leather-upholstered armchair, the tufted scroll over back above a cushioned seat, enclosed by tufted roll arms, on turned legs with brass cappings. Inspired by a Vict...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Leather
Our Signature Leather Edward Cigar Armchair in Hand Dyed Tobacco with Patina
Located in London, GB
Our Edward Cigar chair is built with comfort and gentlemanly elegance in mind. It encapsulates the essence of the modern discerning gentleman.
Here you can see it finishes in our ...
Category
2010s British Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
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...
Category
2010s American Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Metal
Wool Tweed Fabric with Leather Finishes and Wood Chesterfield Sofa
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Wool Tweet Fabric With Leather Padded Button Finishes And Wooden Feet Chesterfield Sofa.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Wool Tweed Fabric with Leather Finishes and Wood Chesterfield Sofa
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Wool Tweet Fabric WIth Leather Padded Button Finishes And Wood Chesterfield Sofa.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Mcm and Scandinavian Design Style Cognac Leather and Beige Bouclé Fabric Sofa
Located in Tourcoing, FR
MCM And Scandinavian Design Style Cognac Leather And Beige Bouclé Fabric Sofa with Wooden Base Finishes.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Bouclé, Velvet, Wood
Antiqued Chesterfield Leather Sofa
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Classic antiqued Chesterfield leather sofa. This beautiful hand-rubbed and antiqued leather Chesterfield sofa is beautifully crafte...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Leather
Vintage Style Classic Chesterfield Sofa - Vienna Brown Leather
Located in Westwood, NJ
A vintage style classic Chesterfield sofa in Vienna brown leather. This traditional English- style sofa features a button-tufted interior, ro...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Leather
Our Signature Howard Chesterfield Sofa in Hand Dyed Elephant Grey Leather
Located in London, GB
Our Howard Chesterfield sofa is a key piece from our Signature Collection and they can be finished in any hand dyed leathers or fabrics.
All cr...
Category
2010s British Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Leather
Our Signature Lantern Chesterfield Sofa in Hand Dyed Amber
Located in London, GB
Our Signature Lantern installation piece is based around a serpentine shape and built with enduring quality and sustainability in mind.
More often than not, spaces are created to fit a budget and life span which can prove to be a very disposable approach to a project.
In this case, our client and I designed our Lantern sofa to represent longevity and the highest level of crafting.
The piece shown will endure for generations and age in a way which is unlike any other piece of furniture.
The leathers will patinate perfectly. The frame is fully 8-point-hand-tied loose coil sprung and horse tail...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Leather
Our Signature Robinson Fully Buttoned Tufted Sofa
Located in London, GB
Our Robinson sofa is a very classic style of generous proportions that is certain to give presence to any interior.
It could also be crafted with a buttoned back and seat cushions...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Velvet
The Flying Wing Humidor Chair from our Signature Collection
Located in London, GB
This is our Signature Flying Wing Aviator chair with built-in humidor.
Crafted to order.
Fully humidified and crafted using a combination of Spanish C...
Category
2010s British Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Brass, Copper, Stainless Steel
Crocodile Humidor Chair from Our Signature Collection
Located in London, GB
Our crocodile skin humidor chair is a very special piece indeed.
We can craft these pieces using various species of crocodile leathers which can be finished either as pre-dyed or hand dyed giving a truly luxurious patina.
This particular piece is horse tail...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Crocodile
Vintage-Style Tufted Leather Ottoman
Located in Westwood, NJ
Vintage-style leather tufted ottoman in brown leather. It features a solid hardwood frame wrapped in rich brown leather detailed with nailhead brass trim. The cushioned top is fixed ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Leather
Leather 4 Seater Chesterfield Sofa
Located in Westwood, NJ
A classic long leather 4 seater Chesterfield sofa. The unusual long tufted chesterfield sofa is ideal for a long entry hall, living room, a hotel l...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
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 Furniture
Materials
Leather
Custom Handmade Chesterfield Sofa Solid Bronze Lion Paw Feet, Horsehair Padding
Located in Chicago, IL
This Classic Chesterfield sofa was copied from a 13' vintage French tufted back sofa found in Nice in the south of France and is upholstered in a cotton velvet. We can reproduce Ches...
Category
2010s American Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Bronze
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 Furniture
Materials
Leather, Maple
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 Furniture
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 Furniture
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
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 Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
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 Furniture
Materials
Fabric, 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 Furniture
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 Furniture
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 Furniture
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 Furniture
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 Furniture
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 Furniture
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 Furniture
Materials
Bronze
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 Furniture
Materials
Leather
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 Furniture
Materials
Bronze
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 Furniture
Materials
Bronze
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 Furniture
Materials
Brass
French Design Velvet and Swivel Large Armchair
Located in Tourcoing, FR
French design velvet and swivel large armchair: elegant and so soft, this armchair is so large that 2 persons can seat on! In excellent state (new items / never used).
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Velvet
European Mid Century Style Leather Sofa
Located in Westwood, NJ
A European Mid Century Modern style three-seat sofa with antique brown leather and a dark stained maple frame with out-flaring tapered legs.
...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
Custom Double Sided Chesterfield Sofa
Located in Westwood, NJ
We offer an extensive collection and a fully customizable Chesterfield sofa program, made in America and produced within 8 weeks. Every element is customizable, from the leather or fabric to the dimensions, and the type of foot.
We have added a number of images below for inspiration and priced for an 86" long double sided chesterfield sofa...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Leather
Chesterfield in Mohair with Solid Bronze Paw Feet
Located in Chicago, IL
This is our very own classic chesterfield sofa. The original inspiration piece came from Monaco. From its beautifully detailed paw feet to its great proportions, we have reproduced i...
Category
2010s American Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Mohair
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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