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.
PAIR OF RESTORED ViNTAGE HAND DYED BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD TUFTED FOOTSTOOLS
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
offer for sale this absolutely exquisite pair of fully restored, hand dyed Cigar brown leather, Chesterfield Tufted Baron footstools Please note the delivery fee listed is just a g...
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...
Leather
GEORGE SMiTH SOMERVILLE CHESTERFIELD MOHAIR VELVET ARMCHAIR FOOTSTOOL
By George Smith
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning George Smith Somerville Mohair Velvet Chesterfield tufted occasional Library armchair with mat...
Velvet, Hardwood
PAIR OF CUSTOM MULBERRY LONDON BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD ARMCHAiRS
By Thomas Chippendale, Mulberry
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this one of a kind pair of brand new, super luxurious Mulberry Chesterfield tufted armchairs in hand dyed br...
Leather, Hardwood
LUXURY PROVASI ITALY CHESTERFIELD HAND DYED BROWN LEATHER WiNGBACK ARMCHAIR
By Provasi
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning Provasi hand made in Italy Wingback armchair with period Italian Aniline hide upholstery that'...
Leather
Leather Chesterfield Style Sofa
Located in Montreal, QC
Leather Chesterfield Style sofa
Leather
GEORGE SMiTH SOMERVILLE BROWN LEATHER 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 cigar brown Somerville occasional Library armchair with Chesterfield tufted back ...
Leather
PAIR OF FULLY RESTORED HAND DYED CHESTERFiELD WHISKY BROWN LEATHER ARMCHAIRS
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
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...
Leather
Our Signature Milena Chesterfield Sofa in Hand Dyed Whiskey Tan Leather
Located in London, GB
Our Milena 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...
Leather
Brown cowhide leather Chesterfield office chair in luxurious English style
Located in Harderwijk, NL
This brown Chesterfield office chair is upholstered in cowhide leather and features a luxurious English-style design. The chair has casters and is tilt-adjustable, height-adjustable ...
Cowhide, Leather
Chic lived-in English chesterfield club armchair in a timeless red colour
Located in Harderwijk, NL
This characterful English Chesterfield club armchair is upholstered in cowhide leather in a timeless red colour. The armchair has a tear in the left armrest, as shown in the photos. ...
Cowhide, Leather
PAIR OXBLOOD BORDEAUX LEATHER CHESTERFiELD COURT CAPTAINS CHAIRS PART OF SUITE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of rare, hand made in England, lightly restored Bordeaux leather Gentleman's Court Chairs...
Leather, Hardwood
Our Signature Bank of England Sofa in Hand Dyed BOE GreenLeather
Located in London, GB
We are very privileged to have been selected to craft asset grade pieces for the Bank of England. Our Bank of England sofa is a very elegant piece that is certain to bring gravitas ...
Leather
Chesterfield Brown Leather Tufted Square Footstool Vintage Biker Tan Leather
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this lovely Tan brown leather chesterfield tufted footstool A good looking and comfortable stool, it has a nice heritage patina to it We have cleaned ...
Leather
Large Restored Hand Dyed Chesterfield Brown Leather Sofa Large Bench Piece
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
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 ...
Leather
VINTAGE CIRCA 1950's HAND DYED BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD CLUB ARMCHAIR WALNUT
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
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...
Leather, Walnut
$680Sale Price|20% Off
English Chesterfield Style Brown Leather Tufted Reclining & Rocking Club Chair
Located in Plainview, NY
This exquisite reclining club chair embodies the enduring elegance of English traditional design, seamlessly blended with mid-century functionality. Upholstered in a rich, full-grain brown leather, the chair showcases a beautifully patinated surface that speaks to both age and quality. The high, gently curved backrest is adorned with deep diamond tufting, offering a stately nod to the classic Chesterfield aesthetic while enhancing the plush, inviting silhouette. Rolled arms with hand-finished piping echo the refined detailing of early 20th-century club chairs, exuding quiet sophistication and comfort. The seat cushion is generously padded, designed for lasting support without sacrificing softness. Anchored by a discreet reclining mechanism, the chair transitions smoothly from an upright lounge position to a fully reclined repose, marrying traditional form with modern ease. The leather Chesterfield reclining...
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
Nice Small Wide Chesterfield Tan Brown Leather Tufted Sofa with High Back
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
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...
Leather
Tufted Midcentury Club Chair
By Kittinger Furniture Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Unusual shape arm chair with tufted inside back and sides. Sharp square lines, wood legs and brass nail trim. (Please confirm item location - NY or NJ - with dealer)
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...
Leather
Vintage Ralph Lauren Writer’s Tufted Leather Club Chair and Coordinating Ottoman
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Lancaster, PA
This is a writer's club chair and ottoman, designed by Ralph Lauren and manufactured by Henredon. The set is upholstered in tufted leather in a bone color, and it has brass tack em...
Brass
Lillian August Brown Green Leather Chesterfield Club Lounge Chair & Ottoman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Lillian August Brown/Green Leather Tufted Chesterfield Club Lounge Chair and Ottoman....
Leather, Cherry
English Style Leather Chesterfields, Great Color with a Hand Applied Patina...
Located in Buchanan, MI
One pair English style leather chesterfield, great color with a hand applied patina. Old world look with contemporary construction. We also have a pair in a lighter tobacco patina. P...
Leather, Wood
Set of 2 Vintage Green / Brown Leather Chesterfield / Chippendale Armchairs
Located in Berlin, DE
For Sale: Set of 2 Vintage Green-Brown Leather Chesterfield / Chippendale Armchairs These two stunning vintage armchairs are crafted in a timeless Chesterfield design, featuring smo...
Leather
Set of 4 vintage cowhide leather chesterfield dining chairs
Located in Harderwijk, NL
This characterful set of four vintage cowhide leather Chesterfield dining chairs features a rich deep brown color and offers a comfo...
Cowhide, Leather, Wood
Chesterfield Vintage Brown Leather Wingback Georgian Armchair with Horse hair
Located in Berlin, DE
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage Georgian H-framed Chesterfield wingback armchair in brown leather A lovely Armchair, full of vintage charm and character, we ha...
Leather
Large original 20th Century Classical English Writing Desk, circa 1910-1920
Located in Berlin, DE
Solid wood and mahogany stained body. Leather-covered worktop. Freely adjustable in the room. Desk consists of three parts (2 containers + worktop). The desk is an absolute classic a...
Wood
Vintage Chesterfield Tan-Naturel Leather Hand Dyed Footstool Bench
By Chesterfield
Located in WIJCKEL, NL
We are offering this stunning hand dyed Tan/Natural leather Chesterfield footstool A very good looking and well made piece, it has been upholstered with high grade leather which has...
Leather, Wood
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...
Velvet
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...
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...
Leather
Late Victorian Two-Seat Chesterfield Sofa 'to Be Colored on Request', circa 1890
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A late Victorian two-seat mahogany Chesterfield sofa, of typical form with rolled arms and two-seat cushions, on the original castors, reupholstered in natural leather (to be colored...
Mahogany
PAIR OF LILLIAN AUGUST CIGAR BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD TUFTED TUB ARMCHAIRs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of original Lillian August hand dyed cigar brown leather Chesterfield Tufted Club armchai...
Leather
2 Beautiful Chesterfield Stools in Beige Leather Oval Shape
Located in Berlin, DE
2 beautiful Chesterfield stools in beige leather oval shape. Made in Italy.
Leather
$18,052
Tennyson Sofa
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
The Tennyson Sofa is a fine country house Chesterfield design of generous proportions. The upholstered body of the sofa terminates upon finely turned polished mahogany bun feet with ...
Brass
Gilded Mirage: Contemporary Abstract Wool & Silk Masterpiece of Rare Refinement
Located in Dallas, TX
31047 One-of-A-Kind Artisan High-Low Contemporary Wool & Silk Rug, 09'02 x 11'11. Evoking the quiet grandeur of timeworn frescoes and eroded patinas, this hand knotted wool and silk ...
Wool, Silk
Two Extra Large Mid-Century Modern Chesterfield Style Lounge Chairs, 1980s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and rare Mid-Century Modern Chesterfield Style pair of extra large lounge chairs. Striking English design from the 1980s. The origina...
Leather, Beech
Six Vintage Restored Hand Dyed Brown Leather Chesterfield Tufted Dining Chairs
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
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...
Leather, Hardwood
ANTiQUE RESTORED HERITAGE 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, fully restored hand dyed Cigar Brown leather Chesterfield captain's or director...
Leather
$18,837
The Oswald Sofa
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
The Oswald Sofa is a fine country house Chesterfield design of generous proportions. The upholstered body of the sofa terminates upon finely turned polished mahogany feet with specia...
Leather, Mahogany
Olive Green Leather Two-Seater Chesterfield Sofa
Located in PARIS, FR
Elegant two-seater Chesterfield sofa, crafted with a solid wood frame and deep hand-tufted upholstery using the traditional deep buttoning technique, where buttons are set into the l...
Leather
$1,600Sale Price|20% Off
Zabihi Collection Vintage Turkish Oushak
Located in New York, NY
A one-of-a-kind vintage Turkish Oushak decorative throw rug. 3'5'' x 5'4''
Wool
New Modern Light Gray Turkish Oushak Rug with Transitional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
53949 New Modern Light Gray Turkish Oushak Rug, 09'02 x 13'00. This exquisite hand-knotted wool Turkish Oushak rug exemplifies the elegance and serenity of modern design while drawin...
Wool
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...
Leather
ROCHE BOBOIS LEATHER EMPEROR SiZED MAESTRO CHESTERFIELD TUFTED BED FRAME
By Roche Bobois
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this RRP £9,950 handmade in Italy Emperor sized grey leather Chesterfield tufted Roche Bobois Maestro bedfra...
Leather
Vintage Oxblood Leather Antique Stud Chesterfield Wingback Swivel Office Chair
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
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 captai...
Leather, Hardwood
Pair of Chesterfield Carved Hardwood & Oxblood Leather Armchairs 2
Located in Berlin, DE
We are delighted to offer you this stunning pair of Chesterfield carver armchairs in oxblood leather with hand carved frames. The chairs are a lovely find and in original condition throughout, both are buttoned and look glorious from every angle Ideally suited as occasional or luxury office...
Leather
$3,106 / item
Red Leather Barrel Back Chair
Located in Westwood, NJ
Upholstered in rich, top-grain red leather, its elegantly curved barrel back is adorned with deep button tufting, exuding timeless sophistication. Set on turned, tapered, and fluted...
Leather, Wood
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...
Wool, Silk
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...
Leather
Italian Contemporary Light Creamy Velvet and Black Wood Bedroom Armchair
Located in Scandicci, Florence
Beautiful armchair upholstered with light creamy velvet using the capitonnè technique. It is designed and handcrafted by us with structure in solid wood, legs and armrests. You can c...
Wood
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
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...
Leather, Mahogany
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...
Walnut
Vintage C.R. Laine Aana Rectangular Bench in Cream Leather with Lucite Legs
Located in Lancaster, PA
This is a large tufted "Aana" leather bench, hand produced by C.R Laine in the United States in the 2000s. C.R. Laine has been making furniture in Hickory, NC since the 1950s, and ...
Brass
Antique High Flap Chair, Chesterfield Style Made In Brown Leather From 1920s
Located in Lejre, DK
This antique Chesterfield-style high flap chair is a masterpiece of furniture art from the 1920s. Upholstered in brown studded leather, this chair exudes a ...
Leather, Wood
Very Comfortable Brown Leather Chesterfield Captains Directors Armchair
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
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...
Leather
Green Vintage English Chesterfield Armchair with Elegant Design and Wood Accents
Located in Harderwijk, NL
This vintage full-grain leather Chesterfield armchair exudes the beloved timeless English class and style. It features an elegant design, a bold green color scheme, and is beautifull...
Cowhide, Leather, Wood
Nice, elegant green cowhide leather chesterfield armchair combined with wood
Located in Harderwijk, NL
This amazing armchair in a beautiful and luxurious green color is a true find for lovers of chesterfield furniture. It is combined with wood and features an elegant design, giving it...
Cowhide, Wood