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
Super Comfortable Tetrad Chesterfield Brown Leather Armchair & Matching Ottman
By Tetrad
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this super comfortable, Tetrad hand made in England brown leather armchair and ottoman.
A very well made, decorative and extremely comfortable a...
Category
20th Century English Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Leather
Vintage Regency-Style Mahogany Bench: Ebonized Finish with Gilt Molding & Brass
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Discover our vintage Regency-style bench, meticulously restored and refurbished to its former glory by our seasoned craftsmen. Made from solid mahogany wood, this bench flaunts an op...
Category
1950s English Vintage Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Brass
Vintage Oxblood Leather Antique Stud Chesterfield Wingback Swivel Office Chair
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this very comfortable Oxblood leather large Chesterfield Wingback office chair with original leather and patina.
This is a very comfortable captain’s indeed, it’s like your favourite reading chair with wheels. This chair is large, this is the bosses chair...
Category
20th Century English Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Pair, Vintage Brown Leather Barrel Back Arm Chairs, Denmark circa 1940
Located in Round Top, TX
Pair, brown leather barrel back arm chairs with contrasting black hard wood legs.
Upholstered club chairs in button-tufted cognac leather, rolled arms and nailhead trim along sides.
...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
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 &...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Leather
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
Very Comfortable Brown Leather Chesterfield Captains Directors Armchair
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this pretty much new brown leather Chesterfield office
I had two of these, one has now sold and its just the one left
It is massively height adj...
Category
20th Century English Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Leather
Pair 1930s Swedish Crimson Red Chesterfield Club Chairs in Patinated Leather
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Pair beautiful crimson red club chairs made in the 1930s in Sweden. These chairs are both stil in original condition and therefor the leather has a grea...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Leather, Beech
Classic Elegance: 1980s Chesterfield Chaise Lounge in Dual-Tone Leather
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Evoke a sense of classic luxury with our restored Vintage 1980s Chesterfield Chaise Lounge, an epitome of traditional elegance combined with modern comfort. Handcrafted with precisio...
Category
1980s American Vintage Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Lacquer, Wood, Polyester, Foam, Upholstery, Leather
Fine Traditional Restored Cigar Brown Leather Chesterfield Captains Armchair
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely fully restored original beech framed vintage hand dyed Chesterfield cigar brown leather directors chair
A very good looking well mad...
Category
20th Century English Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Leather
Six Hand Dyed Brown Leather Thomas Chippendale Chesterfield Tub Club Armchairs
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely suite of six, fully restored hand, dyed cigar leather English tub or club armchairs with Thomas Chippendale style floating button Chesterfield seat...
Category
1920s English Vintage Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Leather, Oak
Vintage Tufted Leather Chesterfield Wingback Lounge Chairs, Pair
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Chesterfield style wingback fireside chairs, club chairs, or lounge chairs
USA, Late 20th Century
Tufted leather, on rolling castors.
Measures: 38"W x 40"D x 40...
Category
Late 20th Century American Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Leather
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Sofa / Couch Chesterfield Luxury Baroque Style Design Velvet Red Alcantara Look
Located in Berlin, DE
Exclusive Chesterfield sofa with ottoman in beautiful velvet / alkantara look.
Category
20th Century English Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Velvet
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
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
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
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
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
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
Traditional Cabot Wrenn Graham Tufted Black Leather Executive Swivel Desk Chair
By Cabot Wrenn
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Fabulous traditional Graham deep button tufted leather swivel and tilt executive desk chair by Cabot Wrenn.
A classic timeless and luxurious style inspired by the 18th and 19th-century design.
Beautifully handcrafted by skilled artisans using high-quality materials.
The beautiful smooth-grained leather is remarkable for its rich color and incredibly soft hand, tanned from the finest hides.
This piece will bring a sense of history and elegance to any interior at home or office.
Please note I have ten chairs available, selling them individually "The price listed is for one chair."
Specifications:
Upholstery: Caress black, a world class leather is aniline dyed with a protective finish
Mahogany hand-carved arms
Brass Hancock nail trim
Mahogany oiled sandalwood hand-carved 5-star base features prong steel interiors with antique brass casters...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Brass, Steel
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
English Leather Armchair Wingback Chesterfield
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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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
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-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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
Beautiful Mid-C Leather Chesterfield Sofa in Hand Dyed Golden Tans
Located in London, GB
As a LAPADA dealer I always have a large stock of Chesterfield sofas and chairs ranging from early 19thC through to present day. We also ...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Leather
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
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
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
Classic Cabot Wrenn Graham Tufted Burgundy Leather Executive Swivel Desk Chair
By Cabot Wrenn
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Fabulous traditional Graham deep button tufted leather swivel and tilt executive desk chair by Cabot Wrenn.
A classic timeless and luxurious style inspired by the 18th and 19th century design.
Beautifully handcrafted by skilled artisans using high-quality materials.
The leather is rich in color and variety of grain texture making each chair different.
This piece will bring a sense of history and elegance to any interior at home or office.
Please note I have five chairs available, selling them individually "The price listed is for one chair"
Specifications:
Upholstery: Genuine top grain high quality Antelope wine Burgandy leather
Mahogany hand-carved arms
Brass Hancock nail trim
Mahogany oiled sandalwood hand-carved 5-star base feature prong steel interiors with antique brass casters...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Brass, Steel
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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