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.
COMFORTABLE ViNTAGE RESTORED BROWN LEATHER TUFTED CHESTERFIELD WINGBACK ARMCHAIR
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
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...
Leather
FINE PAIR OF COMFORTABLE RESTORED CHESTERFIELD WiNGBACK BROWN LEATHER ARMCHAIRS
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of vintage circa 1960's, Chesterfield Whisky brown leather fully restored wingback armchair...
Leather
Late 20thC Leather Chesterfield 3 Piece Suite Restored in Hand Dyed Leather
Located in London, GB
As a furniture maker and LAPADA dealer, here at Robinson of England not only have pieces that we craft from our own collection but in addition, around 350 pieces of leather chesterfi...
Leather
A Very Smart Late 20thC Leather Chesterfield 4 Seater Sofa - Dark Chestnut Brown
Located in London, GB
As a furniture maker and LAPADA dealer we have not only pieces that we craft from our own collection but in addition, around 350 pieces of leather chesterfield furniture dating throu...
Leather
Leathercraft Burgundy Leather Chesterfield Sofa
Located in Oakwood, GA
Leathercraft Burgundy Leather Chesterfield Sofa, 89"W Leathercraft, Inc., Conover, North Carolina manufacture Genuine burgundy leather upholstery Classic Chesterfield design Deep dia...
Leather, Wood
Old Chesterfield Club Three Piece Sofa & Pair of Armchairs Suite Brown Leather
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
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...
Leather
Pair of 20th Century English Brown Leather Club Chairs
Located in Round Top, TX
Pair of English club chairs upholstered in vintage brown leather. Each chair features a tufted button back, rolled arms, and self-piped upholstery. The seating is comfortable, with z...
Leather, Hardwood
$7,108 / item
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...
Leather, Wood
EXQUISITE LIMiTED EDITION RALPH LAUREN RUE ROYALE CHESTERFIELD TUFTED SLEIGH BED
By Ralph Lauren
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this handmade in America, Ralph Lauren Rue Royal King sleight bed with American Walnut Gold Gilt frame and C...
Brass
$7,880 / item
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...
Leather
Set of two dark brown cowhide leather Chesterfield dining/side chairs
Located in Harderwijk, NL
This impressive set of two dark brown Chesterfield chairs features the classic English look. Upholstered in cowhide leather, they are finished with refined decorative nailhead trim. ...
Cowhide, Wood
Rotating English style Chesterfield office chair in brown cow leather
Located in Harderwijk, NL
This charming swivel cowhide leather Chesterfield desk chair in a beautiful brown color is crafted in the highly sought-after English style. Through responsible use, the chair has de...
Cowhide, Leather
$4,500 / set
Pair of Chesterfield Leather Slipper Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Wonderful and unusual pair of leather slipper chairs in the Chesterfield style. These are relatively smaller in scale than a normal chesterfield club chairs. Crafted from premium...
Leather
Vintage Tufted Leather Chesterfield Club Chair in Emerald Green
Located in Dekalb, IL
Classic Chesterfield club chair upholstered in deep green leather with a fully button-tufted back and seat rail, rolled arms, and traditional brass nailhead trim following the front ...
Leather
Two Vintage Chesterfield Leather Club Armchairs Feather Cushions
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale one of two pairs of lovely vintage Chesterfield leather club armchairs with down filled feather ...
Leather
$2,909Sale Price|20% Off
A Very Smart Late 20thC Leather Chesterfield Sofa in Olive Green
Located in London, GB
As a furniture maker and LAPADA dealer we have not only pieces that we craft from our own collection but in addition, around 350 pieces of leather chesterfield furniture dating throu...
Leather
LOVELY ViNTAGE OXBLOOD BORDEAUX LEATHER CHESTERFIELD CLUB SOFA PART OF SUITE
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning very rare hand made in England lightly restored Bordeaux leather Gentleman's club sofa which i...
Leather
CONSERVATIVE RESTORED CiGAR BROWN LEATHER OAK CHESTERFIELD CAPTAINS ARMCHAIR
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this gorgeous fully restored oak frame chesterfield cigar brown leather captain armchair. This piece combines style and...
Leather, Oak
STUNNiNG VINTAGE TUFTED CHESTERFIELD BOTTLE GREEN LEATHER SOFA & ARMCHAIR
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning vintage suite of circa 1970’s Bottle Green leather Chesterfield club sofa and armchair Pl...
Leather
$6,467Sale Price|20% Off
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 &...
Leather
Vintage English Chesterfield Style Rolled Arm Red Leather Club Lounge Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Tufted Red Leather English Chesterfield Club Chair. Item features rolled arms and wings in the English taste, a nicely sloped silhouette, red antiqued leather upholstery, and traditional brass nail head trim on rolling casters. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 36" H x 33.5" W x 36" D x 16" Seat height.
Leather
GEORGE SMITH CHELSEA BUTTERFLY GREY OATMEAL CHESTERFIELD ARMCHAiR
By George Smith
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning George Smith Chelsea greyish purple, oatmeal linen fabric upholstered Butterfly model armchair...
Upholstery
Chesterfield Tufted Sofa with English Saddle Arms and Turned Ebony Legs
By The Tailored Home, Jhon Ortiz
Located in Greenwich, CT
Button tufting runs the full length of the back and across the roll of the English saddle arms on this made-to-order Chesterfield sofa — a traditional form built with quiet authority...
Upholstery, Maple
Miniature Painted Union Jack Leather Chesterfield Sofa – Vintage British Style
Located in Morristown, NJ
Late 20th/Early 21st c. a striking handcrafted miniature Chesterfield sofa, meticulously designed with a distressed dark navy leather exterior and a hand-painted Union Jack motif. Me...
Brass
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...
Leather
$17,247Sale Price / item|20% Off
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...
Brass, Copper, Stainless Steel
$10,620 / item
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...
Leather
Set of Three Vintage Brown Leather Chesterfield Seating Group with Sofa and Pair
Located in Round Top, TX
Set of three vintage brown leather Chesterfield seating group consisting of one three seat sofa and one pair of club chairs. Upholstered in vintage brown leather, the pieces feature ...
Leather, Hardwood
LOVELY VIiNTAGE HERITAGE BIKER TAN BROWN LEATHER HALO CHESTERFIELD EARLE SOFA
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this super comfortable, Timothy Oulton Halo Big Earle, Heritage Biker Tan brown leather sofa Please note: T...
Leather
ViNTAGE RESTORED BROWN LEATHER GODFATHER DIRECTOR'S CAPTAINS CHESTERFIELD CHAIR
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely hand dyed Cigar Brown leather Chesterfield Tufted Directors Godfather armchair Please note: The delivery fee shown in the listing is provided as a guide only. For UK deliveries, it covers locations within the M25. For international deliveries, it applies to select areas within local Europe only. For an accurate quotation, please send your postcode or full delivery address, and we will be pleased to provide a precise delivery cost. A very good looking well made and decorative piece, these are known as "Godfather chairs...
Leather
PAiR OF ANTIQUE FULLY RESTORED CHESTERFIELD BROWN LEATHER OTTOMAN TRUNKS STOOLS
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning matched pair of fully restored Chesterfield hand dyed cigar brown leather storage trunks with ...
Leather, Hardwood
English cowhide leather Chesterfield 2-seater sofa in a luxurious colour
Located in Harderwijk, NL
This timeless and elegant English two-seater Chesterfield sofa is upholstered in high quality cowhide leather in a rich, luxurious color and features two loose seat cushions. The cl...
Cowhide, Leather
$16,800 / item
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...
Leather
$29,161Sale Price|20% Off
19thC Howard & Sons Chesterfield Sofa in Hand Dyed Leathers - Wimbledon Green
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...
Leather
1 OF 2 GEORGE SMITH EXTRA LARGE CHESTERFiELD BLACK LEATHER TUFTED FOOTSTOOLS
By George Smith
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer 1 of 2 lightly restored very large Black leather Chesterfield buttoned George Smith hearth footstools Please note t...
Leather, Beech
20th Century English Vintage Red Leather Square Club Chair
Located in Round Top, TX
Early 20th century vintage square club chair upholstered in red leather. This handsome chair features a tufted button back and sides, with brass nail head trim throughout creating a ...
Brass
English chesterfield 2.5/3 seater sofa made of cowhide leather in red
Located in Harderwijk, NL
This elegant classic Chesterfield sofa, made of cowhide leather in English style, is a true eye-catcher in almost any interior, partly thanks to its stunning red color. It features l...
Cowhide, Leather
Antique Desk Swivel Captains Chair
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautiful traditional shipping era swivel Chippendale desk chair. The Captain's Chair, with the modern addition of a turn and tilt mechanism. The comfortable desk chair is in its ori...
Upholstery, Wood
FULLY RESTORED CIGAR BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD TUFTED LIBRARY ARMCHAiR
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning, fully restored, hand dyed Chesterfield tufted library reading armchair Please not...
Leather
Huge Original Green Chesterfield Hand Dyed Green Leather Footstool
Located in Berlin, DE
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare original, large, Chesterfield green leather footstool A very good looking collectable and rare stool, depending on your seating arra...
Leather
THREE VINTAGE OXBLOOD LEATHER CHESTERFIELD TUFTED KITCHEN DINER BAR STOOLs
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely suite of three stunning lightly restored hand dyed oxblood leather, kitchen bar stools Please n...
Leather, Wood
Early 20th Century Brown Leather Chesterfield Armchair
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
Stunning Quality Early 20th Century Brown Leather Chesterfield Armchair A stunning quality early 20th-century one-seater brown leather Chesterfield with loose feathered cushion. It ...
Leather
Vintage cowhide leather Chesterfield wingback armchair in a green colour
Located in Harderwijk, NL
This bold vintage Chesterfield wingback armchair is crafted from beautiful green cowhide leather. The chair has a timeless look, is finished with decorative nailheads, and features a...
Cowhide, Leather
ANTIQUE HERITAGE ANILINE BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD DIRECTORS CAPTAiNS ARMCHAIR
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely original Patina, hand dyed Cigar Brown leather Chesterfield captain's or directors armchair Ple...
Leather
LOVELY ViNTAGE HERITAGE BIKER BROWN LEATHER HALO CHESTERFIELD EARLE SOFA
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this super comfortable, Timothy Oulton Halo Earle, Heritage Biker brown leather sofa Please note the delive...
Leather
Antique Baroque Sheepskin Leather Chesterfield Armchair
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered here this charming antique Baroque sheepskin leather Chesterfield armchair with a beautiful patina. In our opinion, not all furniture across all interior styles exudes timel...
Leather, Sheepskin, Wood
Black Leather Chesterfield Armchair Corner Salon Moschino Haslam Country House
By Paolo Moschino, Nicky Haslam
Located in London, GB
A very rare and strikingly attractive, excellent quality designer Chesterfield buttoned leather corner armchair in lovely vintage condition. Designed by Paolo Moschino and produced f...
Leather, Wood
Dark Green Chesterfield Easy Chair A Timeless elegant classic
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Dark Green Chesterfield Easy Chair A Timeless elegant classic and a very relaxing and comfortable chair exudes the beloved timeless English class and style with deeply buttoned uphol...
Mahogany
20th Century Vintage Leather Chesterfield Sofa
Located in Round Top, TX
20th century leather Chesterfield 5.5' long bench seat sofa. Classic Chesterfield form with rolled arms, tufted button back, and simple buttons line the front. Pleated leather create...
Leather, Hardwood
Vintage English Tufted Distressed Cognac Leather Chesterfield Sofa - Pair
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage English Tufted Hand Dyed Distressed Cognac Leather Chesterfield Sofa - Pair This exceptional pair of vintage English Chesterfield sofas embodies timeless elegance and class...
Leather
PAIR OF FULLY RESTORED WILLIAM MORRIS ARM CHESTERFIELD TUFTED WINGBACK ARMCHAIRs
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of vintage circa 1960's, Chesterfield Cigar brown leather, fully restored wingback armchair...
Leather
$5,425 / item
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...
Leather
Pair Of English Style Side Chairs By Edward Ferrell Ltd.
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Elegant side chairs with tall shaped backs and comfortable complementary shaped seats. Raised on square tapering front legs and splayed tapering square back legs with H stretchers. U...
Fabric, Wood
Swivel cowhide English style chesterfield office chair in a brown colour
Located in Harderwijk, NL
This charming swivel cowhide leather Chesterfield desk chair in a beautiful brown color is crafted in the highly sought-after English style. Through responsible use, the chair has de...
Cowhide, Leather
$2,699Sale Price|20% Off
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...
Leather
$5,528 / item
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 ...
Leather
Chippendale 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.
Leather
$40,425Sale Price / item|25% Off
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...
Crocodile
Pair of Rouge Leather Vintage Tufted Leather Chesterfield Armchairs and Ottoman
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Rouge Leather Vintage Tufted Leather Chesterfield Armchairs and Ottoman
Leather
Chesterfield Black Leather Armchair from the 1950s, Western Europe.
Located in Miami, FL
Chesterfield armchair from the 1950s, Western Europe. Height to the arms : 16.53in
Leather, Walnut