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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
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 ...
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Early 20th Century British 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...
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1930s English Vintage Chesterfield Furniture

Materials

Leather, Wood

Vintage Leather Tufted Three Seat Chesterfield Sofa Empire Furniture Co
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This vintage three seater Chesterfield stands as a timeless design staple, characterized by tufted leather upholstery and rolled arms. The leather, while softly aged, remains in good condition. Notably, it features the Empire Furniture Company...
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Early 20th Century American 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
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1930s English Vintage Chesterfield Furniture

Materials

Leather, Wood

1970s Vintage Leather Chesterfield Sofa by Stark, London
Located in Hartville, OH
Beautiful Vintage Chesterfield Sofa from Stark, London Rolled arms with tufted back and seat and raised on bun feet. Some subtle uneven sun fading adds an authentic vintage chesterfi...
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1970s British Vintage 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 ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Chesterfield Furniture

Materials

Leather, Wood

Vintage English Chesterfield Style Leather Tufted Sofa C. 1920's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage English Chesterfield style leather tufted sofa with bun feet. The Chesterfield sofa has nailhead trim detail throughout. This sofa has developed a beautiful patina from yea...
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1920s English Vintage Chesterfield Furniture

Materials

Leather, Wood

Pair of English Georgian Style Chesterfield Leather Executive Office Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Classic matching pair of Chesterfield cordovan executive office swivel tilt armchairs made in the English Georgian taste. The chairs feature a leather tufted seat with a regency styl...
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20th Century American Chesterfield Furniture

Materials

Metal, Brass

George Smith Plush Tufted Chocolate Leather & Mohair Club Chair
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Impressive large tufted George Smith library Club chair with nailhead trim newly reupholstered in a chocolate leather on the inside back, arms, and perimeter and cording of the seat....
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21st Century and Contemporary English Chesterfield Furniture

Materials

Leather, Mohair

GEORGE SMITH CHELSSEA CHESTERFiELD TUFTED BENCH SOFA IN VELOUR UPHOLSTERY
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely hand made in England George Smith bench sofa with Chesterfield...
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20th Century English Chesterfield Furniture

Materials

Upholstery

Captain's Swivel Desk Chair
Located in Crawley, GB
Captain's oak Swivel Desk Chair. For sale a late 20th century beautiful mahogany revolving tub back desk chair, upholstered in buttoned claret leather, in good condition! Don't hesit...
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Late 20th Century British Chesterfield Furniture

Materials

Leather, Oak

VINTAGE TAN BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD TUFTED BARON FOOTSTOOL PART OF SUiTE
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning, lightly restored aged tan brown leather Chesterfield tufted footstool which is part of a suit...
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20th Century English Chesterfield Furniture

Materials

Leather

FULLY RESTORED ViNTAGE CIGAR BROWN LEATHER PORTERS WINGBACK CHESTERFIELD SOFA
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this super rare, highly collectable circa 1940's fully restored Chesterfield Porters Wingback sofa Please n...
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1940s English Vintage Chesterfield Furniture

Materials

Leather

Vintage Tufted Leather Chesterfield Wingback Lounge Chair
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Chesterfield style wingback fireside chair, club chair, or lounge chair USA, Late 20th Century Tufted leather, on rolling castors. Measures: 38"W x 40"D x 40"H. Seat he...
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Late 20th Century American Chesterfield Furniture

Materials

Leather

One of a Kind Fully Restored Hardwood Chesterfield Captains Directors Armchair
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely one of a kind Chesterfield button Directors armchair upholstered in plush woven linen A very good looking well made and comfortable...
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20th Century English Chesterfield Furniture

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

PAIR OF VINTAGE TAN BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFiELD WINGBACK CHAIRS WITH FOOTSTOOLS
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning, lightly restored pair of vintage Chesterfield tufted English wingback armchairs with custom m...
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20th Century English 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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Chesterfield Furniture

Materials

Leather

GEORGE SMiTH SOMERVILLE BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD ARMCHAIR
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning George Smith cigar brown Somerville occasional Library armchair with Chesterfield tufted back ...
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20th Century English Chesterfield Furniture

Materials

Leather

PAIR OF FULLY RESTORED HAND DYED CHESTERFiELD WHISKY BROWN LEATHER ARMCHAIRS
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of fully restored Vintage hand dyed Cigar brown leather Art Modern, Chesterfield high back...
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20th Century English Chesterfield Furniture

Materials

Leather

FULLY COIL SPRUNG VINTAGE 1920's HAND DYED BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD CLUB SOFA
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning original circa 1920's, super comfortable, fully coil sprung, hand dyed saddle brown...
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1920s English Vintage Chesterfield Furniture

Materials

Leather

Mid-Century Brown Leather Tufted Reclining Club Chair
Located in Plainview, NY
A Chesterfield style brown genuine leather Lazy boy reclining club chair. The classic and elegant club chair features tufted design and made of high ...
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Mid-20th Century American 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...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Chesterfield Furniture

Materials

Leather

ANTIQUE ENGLiSH FULLY RESTORED CLUB FENDER WITH BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD SEATS
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very important looking restored Victorian club fender with hand dyed Chesterfield tufted brown leather ...
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19th Century English Antique Chesterfield Furniture

Materials

Brass

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 ...
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2010s British Chesterfield Furniture

Materials

Leather

Beautifully Restored MidC Chesterfield Club Chairs in Hand Dyed Leather
Located in London, GB
This really is a very special and most beautiful pair of midC club chairs. We have fully restored the pieces and finished them in our hand dyed leathers using walnut husk as the dye...
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1960s British Vintage Chesterfield Furniture

Materials

Leather

EXQUISITE PAIR OF RALPH LAUREN BROOK STREET BLACK LEATHER CHESTERFIELD SOFAs
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of very large, Ralph Lauren Brook Street black leather chesterfield sofas RRP £45,590 Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it covers within the M25 only for the UK and local Europe only for international, if you would like an accurate quote, please send me your postcode and I’ll provide you with the exact price. I have a large collection of brook street pieces listed for sale, there are a pair of bookcases, crocodile leather patina sideboard...
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20th Century European Chesterfield Furniture

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

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...
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1910s English Vintage Chesterfield Furniture

Materials

Brass, Metal

Original Green Chesterfield Set Kent Modell Three and Two Seater and Armchair
Located in Berlin, DE
Original Green Chesterfield set Kent model. Over the years the Set has gotten a bit more character. We have treated the exterior with leather grease t...
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20th Century English Chesterfield Furniture

Materials

Leather

Harrods Restored Chesterfield Captains Brown Leather Armchair Claw & Ball Feet
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this very good looking and well made vintage circa 1960’s Harrods London retail Pegasus leather Chesterfield buttoned office desk chair with elegan...
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1960s English Vintage Chesterfield Furniture

Materials

Leather

Vintage Classic Brand Top Grain Yellow Leather Chesterfield Chairs - a Pair
Located in Centennial, CO
A gorgeous pair of vintage yellow Chesterfield wingback chairs with brass nailheads accompanied by custom black botanical down lumbar pillows. The ...
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1970s American Vintage Chesterfield Furniture

Materials

Leather, Wood

Large Restored Hand Dyed Chesterfield Brown Leather Sofa Large Bench Piece
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely hand made in England large fully restored Chesterfield brown leather bench This piece is exquisite, fully restored, made in England ...
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20th Century English Chesterfield Furniture

Materials

Leather

Rare and Unusual Vintage Chesterfield Set 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 set. The rare cow-like leather pattern is an eyecatcher and cannot be found...
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20th Century English Chesterfield Furniture

Materials

Leather

1 OF 2 GEORGE SMITH EXTRA LARGE CHESTERFiELD BLACK LEATHER TUFTED FOOTSTOOLS
Located in GB
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...
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20th Century English Chesterfield Furniture

Materials

Beech, Leather

GEORGE SMITH CHELSEA BUTTERFLY GREY OATMEAL CHESTERFIELD ARMCHAiR
Located in GB
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...
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20th Century English Chesterfield Furniture

Materials

Upholstery

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...
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2010s American Chesterfield Furniture

Materials

Metal

Red Leather Wingback Chesterfield Loveseat Double Chair, England circa 1960
Located in Round Top, TX
It is the deep red color of the vintage leather that captures your attention in this wonderful wingback Chesterfield loveseat or "double chair." It has the traditional tufted buttone...
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Mid-20th Century English Chesterfield Furniture

Materials

Leather, Wood

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...
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20th Century English Chesterfield Furniture

Materials

Leather

Chesterfield Serpentine Linen 3 Seater Sofa
Located in ROSEBERY, NSW
Timothy Oulton Serpentine sofa. Fully buttoned-up Chesterfield style with elegant contours and classic hand-tufting. Named after the Serpent...
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2010s French Chesterfield Furniture

Materials

Linen

Lovely Vintage Oxblood Leather Chesterfield Gentleman's Club Sofa Part of Suite
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer this stunning vintage Oxblood leather Chesterfield Club Sofa which is part of a suite This sofa is part of a suite as mentioned, I have the matching pair if armchairs...
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20th Century English Chesterfield Furniture

Materials

Leather

Vintage English Chesterfield Style Leather Tufted Ottoman
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Chesterfield Style Leather Tufted Ottoman Gorgeous vintage English Chesterfield style leather tufted ottoman. Can also be used as a coffee table. This beautiful piece has ...
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Early 2000s American Chesterfield Furniture

Materials

Leather, Wood

Vintage Brown Leather Three Seat Chesterfield Sofa, Denmark circa 1960-70
Located in Round Top, TX
Loaded with character, this three seat sofa packs a vintage punch with the classic lines and tufted back of a classic Chesterfield sofa with self covered buttons and heavy rolled arm...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Chesterfield Furniture

Materials

Leather, Wood

MONUMENTAL GEORGE SMITH RESTORED BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFiELD FOOTSTOOL OTTOMAN
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale the largest footstool / ottoman you will ever see! Made by George Smith Chelsea it is the size of a double b...
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20th Century English Chesterfield Furniture

Materials

Leather

FiNE CHESTNUT BROWN LEATHER LAUREN ASHLEY CHESTERFIELD TWO SEAT LIBRARY SOFa
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very elegant Laura Ashley Chestnut brown leather Library sofa which...
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20th Century English Chesterfield Furniture

Materials

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...
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1890s English Antique Chesterfield Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Restored Vintage Chesterfield Sofa in Distressed Navy Leather
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Embrace the timeless elegance of our restored vintage Chesterfield sofa, a classic embodiment of comfort and sophistication. Crafted in the 1970s and revitalized by our experienced c...
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1960s English Vintage Chesterfield Furniture

Materials

Metal

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...
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19th Century English Antique Chesterfield Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

1980s Vintage Chesterfield Lounge Chair in Deep Burgundy Leather
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Step into a world of classic luxury with our vintage Chesterfield lounge chair, a piece of furniture that exudes elegance and comfort. Dating back to the 1980s, this chair has been m...
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1980s European Vintage Chesterfield Furniture

Materials

Lacquer, Wood, Polyester, Foam, Upholstery, Leather

Gold & White Stripe Silk Upholstery Tufted Sofa Loveseat Tassels Decorated MINT!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Gold & White Stripe Silk Upholstery Tufted Sofa Loveseat Tassels Decorated MINT!
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20th Century American Chesterfield Furniture

Materials

Silk

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.
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21st Century and Contemporary European Chesterfield Furniture

Materials

Velvet, Wood

PAIR OF FULLY RESTORED GEORGE SMiTH BULGARU BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD ARMCHAIRS
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of custom made, fully restored, hand dyed cigar brown leather, George Smith Bulgari armch...
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20th Century English Chesterfield Furniture

Materials

Leather

Vintage Chesterfield Style Curved Back Black Leatherette Sofa
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Chesterfield Style Curved Back Black Leatherette Sofa This amazing and sturdy 1950’s Curved Back Black Leatherette Chesterfield Style Sofa will be a speaking piece in any ro...
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1950s American Vintage Chesterfield Furniture

Materials

Brass

Antique English Tufted Original Leather Chesterfield Sofa Thoroughly Restored
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique English Leather Chesterfield Sofa that just emerged out of our inhouse Old Plank Upholstery Department, after a very long and exhausted stay. Restoring or conserving an old leather is truly a dying Art and very few shops today have the knowledge to properly Restore old leather. The Classic English Chesterfield Tufted Leather Sofa was invented in the mid-1700’s when Lord Philip Stanhope (1694-1773), who was the Fourth Earl of Chesterfield decided to commission a comfortable sofa for his guests to sit on. Today, the Classic English Chesterfield Sofa is one of the most recognized and popular sofas in the world and for good reason. The Chesterfield Sofa is both comfortable, great looking and never goes out of style. Our Antique English Leather Chesterfield Sofa is but one of (3) Antique Leather Chesterfield Sofas we have in stock, with each one having gone through a lengthy and laborious Conservation Process. Our Upholstery Department tries to save as much of the Original Leather as possible and generally we save about 75%. The coil springs are re-tied 8-ways by hand and we only use Horsehair, Shredded Coco Fibers, and Wadded Wool for padding. Describing the colour of this Chesterfield may be more difficult than the Conservation process. The colour is neither Black, nor Brown or Cordovan, but rather a rich blend of all three. Lastly, what makes this Antique English Chesterfield Sofa...
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1930s English Vintage Chesterfield Furniture

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Leather, Upholstery

Vintage English Chesterfield Leather Tufted Sofa Brown Terra Cotta Mid Century
Located in Tyler, TX
TIMELESS Vintage Mid-Century English Leather Tufted Seat CHESTERFIELD 3-Seat Sofa Brown/Terra Cotta PERFECT ICONIC look for a gentleman's office, study, library, or cigar lounge~~fu...
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Mid-20th Century English Chesterfield Furniture

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Leather

OWNED BY MADONNA LUXURY GEORGE SMiTH BOLSTER MOHAIR VELVET CHESTERFIELD SOFA
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely exquisite, Mohair Velvet George Smith Chelsea Bolster sofa which was owned by Madonna Plea...
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20th Century English Chesterfield Furniture

Materials

Velvet

ViNTAGE THOMAS LLOYD MADE IN ENGLAND BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD ARMCHAIR
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very nice vintage Chesterfield brown leather armchair made by Thomas Lloyd England Please note the de...
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20th Century English Chesterfield Furniture

Materials

Leather

Stunning MidC Chesterfield Sofa in Hand Dyed Leathers
Located in London, GB
A true focal point of any room. The very distinctive colouring of the leathers on this piece are certain to creat a conversation. A very positive conversation! The natural patina ...
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1960s British Vintage Chesterfield Furniture

Materials

Leather

VINTAGE CIRCA 1950's HAND DYED BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD CLUB ARMCHAIR WALNUT
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this vintage circa 1950's Chesterfield club armchair with coil sprung seat platform and hand turned Walnut b...
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1950s English Vintage Chesterfield Furniture

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Rare Vintage green brown Chesterfield Corner Couch Made of Real Thick Leather
Located in Berlin, DE
Rare Chesterfield corner couch made of real thick leather. good condition and with a beautiful dark green patina. Measurements: 250cm x 250cm Height 72cm Seat height 40cm.
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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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