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
Lovely Vintage Chesterfield Brown Leather Look Chaise Lounge Daybed Sofa
Located in Berlin, DE
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely brown leather Chesterfield chaise lounge daybed.
A very good looking well made and excepti...
Category
20th Century English Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Leather
19thC Antique Hamptons & Sons Chesterfield Sofa In Hand Dyed Whiskey Leather
Located in London, GB
As a furniture maker and LAPADA dealer, I always have a large stock of Chesterfield sofas and chairs ranging from early 19thC through to ...
Category
Mid-19th Century British Antique Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Leather
Fully Restored Vintage Chesterfield Porters Wingback Armchair Brown Leather
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
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
FULLY COIL SPRUNG VINTAGE 1920's HAND DYED BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD CLUB SOFA
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
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...
Category
1920s English Vintage 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
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
New Contemporary Art Deco Wool & Silk Textured Carpet
Located in Dallas, TX
31042 Contemporary Art Deco Rug, 06'08 x 10'00. This stunning contemporary Art Deco rug showcases a masterful blend of linear geometric art forms, rendered in a sophisticated palette...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Wool, Silk
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
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
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
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...
Category
1890s English Antique Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Georgian Style Rare Original Chesterfield Leather Armchair, 1950s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
We are pleased to offer this rare and original Georgian style armchair for sale. A very beautiful collectible and decorative armchair. It is made according to the early Gothic designs which were solid wood, this is a later adaptation in the Georgian style and designed to be used as a relaxing chair...
Category
1950s English Vintage Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Leather, Beech
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
Lovely Vintage Oxblood Leather Chesterfield Gentleman's Club Sofa Part of Suite
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
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...
Category
20th Century English Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
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
Category
Mid-20th Century Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Pair of English Style White Leather Chesterfield Club Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of English Style White Leather Chesterfield Club Chairs
A pair of elegant English style white leather Chesterfield club chairs, offer...
Category
Late 20th Century American Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
Pair of Harrods London Restored Bordeaux Brown Leather Chesterfield Tufted Sofas
By Chesterfield, Harrods
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
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
20th Century Vintage Brown Leather Club Chairs, Denmark
Located in Round Top, TX
This pair of vintage leather club chairs are welcoming with barrel shaped arms and tufted backs with self covered buttons and piping.
This pair shows signs of typical age and wear to...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Leather
Pair, Vintage Dark Brown Leather Barrel Back Club Chairs, Denmark circa 1950-70
Located in Round Top, TX
This pair of vintage leather club chairs are welcoming with barrel shaped arms and tufted backs with self covered buttons and piping.
This pair shows signs of typical age and wear to...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
Pair, Brown Leather Chesterfield Armchairs 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 button-tufted brown leather with nail head trim, rolled arms and loose seat cushions.
Sit...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Leather
FULLY RESTORED ViNTAGE CIGAR BROWN LEATHER PORTERS WINGBACK CHESTERFIELD SOFA
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
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...
Category
1940s English Vintage Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Leather
Very Large Plush Beige Tufted Leather Square Ottoman with Chrome Base
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Sumptuous large square tufted leather beige ottoman on chrome base. Could be used as a coffee table and extra seating.
Category
1980s American Vintage Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Large Deep Red Cowhide Leather Chesterfield Club Chair
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered here is this large deep red marbled full-grain leather Chesterfield club armchair.
This stunning Chesterfield, with its rich dark red hue, is a true eye-catcher in nearly a...
Category
20th Century Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Cowhide, Leather
Leather Chesterfield Style Sofa
Located in Montreal, QC
Leather Chesterfield Style sofa
Category
1970s American Vintage 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
Exceptional MidC Chesterfield Wing Back Chairs in Original Soft Lemon Leather
Located in London, GB
As a LAPADA dealer and furniture maker, I have many many pieces in stock and extensive resources.
This is a particularly well drawn gentlemen's wing back chair finished in an amazin...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Leather
Chesterfield Leather Sofa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Two cushion loveseat sofa by Thomas Lloyd. Beautiful worm leather throughout with leather covered buttons, scrolling arms and nail head trim.
Please confirm location NY or NJ
Category
20th Century Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Leather
Vintage oxblood Red Chesterfield Corner Couch or Seven Seater Sofa / Set
Located in Berlin, DE
Rare Chesterfield corner couch made of real thick leather in beautiful Vintage Oxblood read. The sofa can also be put as a seven seater Sofa
good condition and with a beautiful patina.
Category
20th Century English 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 craft...
Category
2010s British Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Leather
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
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 made and exceptionally comfortable piece. This...
Category
20th Century English Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Leather
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
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
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
Pair, Vintage Camel Leather Chesterfield Club Armchairs, Denmark circa 1980
Located in Round Top, TX
Pair, vintage leather chesterfield club armchairs resting on block feet.
Upholstered in tight button-tufted caramel/camel leather with golden yellow undertones. Nail head trim, rolle...
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
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
Green English Chesterfield Club Armchair with Beautiful Patina and Vintage Look
Located in Harderwijk, NL
This stunning green cowhide leather Chesterfield armchair is a real eye-catcher in almost any interior or space—thanks in no small part to its distinctive color. It radiates the time...
Category
20th Century Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Cowhide, Leather
Large Oversized 50x96" Tufted Plum Leather Chesterfield Daybed Sofa MINT
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Large Oversized 50x96" Tufted Plum Leather Chesterfield Daybed Sofa MINT
Category
20th Century Unknown Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Leather
Exceptional 19th Century Hand Carved Italian Walnut Day Bed Cherub Putti's Angel
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
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
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...
Category
20th Century English Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Upholstery
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
Custom Hand-Made Sofa Any Dimension, Brass Lion Paw Feet, with Horsehair, Cotton
Located in Chicago, IL
This sofa was copied from our 13' Vintage French non-tufted back Sofa we found in a Monaco Hotel in France that was covered in black leather and black vinyl. Our workshop immediately...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Brass
PAIR OF VINTAGE TAN BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFiELD WINGBACK CHAIRS WITH FOOTSTOOLS
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
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...
Category
20th Century English Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Leather
Unique set of 4 fabric patchwork Chesterfield club chairs in good condition
Located in Harderwijk, NL
This fantastic set of 4 patchwork club chairs in chesterfield style would look amazing in a large space—an unique opportunity for enthusiasts or professional stylists! The design, ma...
Category
1990s Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Fabric
Black 2.5-seater cowhide leather English chesterfield sofa with charming details
Located in Harderwijk, NL
This luxury black 2.5-seater cow leather sofa embodies the timeless class of a chesterfield. A fantastic addition for lovers of English classics! The sofa features a unique color sch...
Category
20th Century Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Cowhide
Fully Restored Hand Dyed Bordeaux Leather Chesterfield Suite Armchair & Sofa
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
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
Vintage Green Leather Set of Chesterfield Sofa & Three Club Chairs, circa 1920
Located in Round Top, TX
Set (4) vintage leather Chesterfield style sofa with heavily rolled arms, pair of arm chairs and additional barrel chair all resting on wood base/feet.
The dark green leather is tuf...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Wood
Vintage Tufted Leather Swivel-Tilt Desk Armchair on Casters by Hancock & Moore
Located in Dallas, TX
Dress a man's office or study with this elegant vintage director armchair. Hand crafted circa 1990 in the Chesterfield style by Hancock and Moore, the chair stands on a swivel base w...
Category
Late 20th Century American Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
English style chesterfield desk with a green leather top and a fantastic patina
Located in Harderwijk, NL
This beautiful chesterfield desk has a characteristic and striking appearance. It is a true eye-catcher and a fantastic addition for enthusiasts. The desk features four drawers on th...
Category
20th Century Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
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
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
J. Robert Scott 'Eve' Chesterfield Sofa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tufted sofa by J. Robert Scott in maroon red leather. Seat goes down to the floor for a low profile.
Please confirm location NY or NJ
Category
20th Century 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
Cowhide Leather Chesterfield Sofa in English Style
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered here this beautiful and high-quality cowhide leather Chesterfield sofa in classic English style, featuring stunning colors.
This Chesterfield is crafted from premium cowhid...
Category
20th Century Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Cowhide, Leather
FOUR STUNNING VINTAGE OXBLOOD LEATHER HiGH BACK CHESTERFIELD DINING CHAIRS
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning suite of four vintage Chesterfield high back oxblood dining chairs...
Category
20th Century English Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
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
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
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
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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