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
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
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
English Blue Chesterfield Style Tufted Leather Captains Chair Office Chair
Located in Long Branch, NJ
English Blue Chesterfield Style Tufted Leather Captains Chair Office Chair
Dimensions : 32.5" Tall X 24" Wide X 21" Deep
This chair was made in the late 20th century in the UK in t...
Category
1980s British Vintage Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Dark Brown Chesterfield Office Chair in Cowhide Leather and Wood
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered here is this dark brown adjustable Chesterfield office chair made of cow leather and wood, featuring wheels, swivel and tilt functionality. This stylish and timeless office c...
Category
20th Century Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Cowhide, Leather
Cowhide Leather Chesterfield Dining / Side Chair in English Style
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered here is this beautiful and luxurious cowhide leather Chesterfield dining or side chair in classic English style, finished in a light cognac color. This stunning Chesterfield ...
Category
20th Century Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Cowhide, Leather, Wood
Chesterfield Office Chair on Wheels in Dark Brown Cowhide Leather
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered here is this classic Chesterfield office chair on wheels, finished in a beautiful dark brown color. Crafted from quality cow leather and wood, this timeless office chair is a...
Category
20th Century Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Cowhide, Leather, Wood
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.
Category
20th Century Italian Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Leather
Set of 6 English Cowhide Leather Chesterfield Club Chairs
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered here is a unique set of 6 beautiful English cowhide leather Chesterfield club armchairs in a flame red color.
This stunning set of six red Chesterfield armchairs is a rare ...
Category
20th Century Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Cowhide, 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
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''
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Wool
$1,600 Sale Price
20% Off
Chesterfield Coffee Table on Wheels in English Style with 4 Drawers
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered: this elegant Chesterfield coffee table on wheels in English style with 4 drawers and a decorative brown leather top.
This beautiful Chesterfield coffee table on wheels is a ...
Category
20th Century Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
Custom Antiqued Leather Chesterfield
Located in Westwood, NJ
From our US Based custom upholstery and tannery workshop, this Chesterfield sofa is customizable and made with one of our many available types of leather. Available with a weathered ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Leather
$9,670 / item
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
Deep Red Flame-Colored 2.5-Seater Chesterfield Sofa in Cowhide Leather
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered is this stunning deep red flame-colored and comfortable 2.5-seater Chesterfield sofa in cowhide leather.
This impressive leather 2.5-seater Chesterfield is a beautiful addit...
Category
20th Century Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Cowhide, Leather, Wood
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Wool
Old Plank's Classic English Chesterfield Sofa with Bronze Lion Paw Feet Sold COM
Located in Chicago, IL
Another Old Plank Road version of a Classic English Chesterfield Sofa and of course available in any dimension. The original inspiration piece came from Monaco where we had purchased a 13' long...
Category
2010s American Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Brass
Set of 12 English Chesterfield Club Chairs in a Red Cowhide Leather
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered here is this unique set of 12 beautiful English leather Chesterfield club armchairs in a striking flame red color.
This fantastic set is a rare opportunity for any enthusia...
Category
20th Century Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Cowhide, Leather
Red cow leather square chesterfield ottoman/storage pouf
Located in Harderwijk, NL
A cow leather footstool, also known as an ottoman, transforms your already comfortable armchair into a true relaxation paradise. With your feet resting on this ottoman, you can enjoy...
Category
20th Century Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Cowhide
Top Grain Leather Club Chairs Pair
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and ...
Category
1990s Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Leather
$2,956 Sale Price / set
20% Off
New Contemporary Oushak Carpet with Traditional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
80840 New Vintage-Inspired Modern Oushak Runner, 02'07 x 11'07. This hand-knotted wool vintage-style modern Oushak rug runner from Pakistan is a tribute to the centuries-old weaving ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Wool
Six Hand Dyed Brown Leather Thomas Chippendale Chesterfield Tub Club Armchairs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
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
Set of 2 English Cowhide Leather Chesterfield Club Chairs in a Red Color
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered here is this set of 2 beautiful English leather Chesterfield club armchairs in a striking flame-red color.
This fantastic pair is a unique opportunity for true enthusiasts!...
Category
20th Century Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Cowhide, Leather
Pair Of English Style Side Chairs By Edward Ferrell Ltd.
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Elegant side chairs with tall shaped backs and comfortable complementary shaped seats. Raised on square tapering front legs and splayed tapering square back legs with H stretchers. U...
Category
20th Century Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Set of 14 English Chesterfield Club Chairs in a Red Tone
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered here is this unique set of 14 beautiful English Chesterfield club armchairs in a stunning rich red patina leather.
This exceptional collection is a rare opportunity for the...
Category
20th Century Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Cowhide, Leather
Pair of Antique Swedish Leather Club Armchairs
Located in London, GB
A beautiful pair of antique Swedish leather club armchairs. They were recently imported from Sweden, they date from around the 1900-1910 period.
The quality is outstanding, they are...
Category
Early 1900s British Antique Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Leather, Oak
$5,463 / set
Vintage English Chesterfield Style Rolled Arm Red Leather Club Lounge Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Tufted Red Leather English Chesterfield Club Chair. Item features rolled arms and wings in the English taste, a nicely sloped silhouette, red antiqued leather upholstery, and traditional brass nail head trim on rolling casters. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 36" H x 33.5" W x 36" D x 16" Seat height.
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Leather
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...
Category
20th Century English Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Leather
New Contemporary Turkish Oushak Rug with Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
50729 Modern Oushak Turkish Rug, 09'03 X 12'06. Experience the harmonious convergence of contemporary elegance, Biophilic Design, and sustainable craftsmanship in our hand-knotted wo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Wool
Antique Swedish Leather Armchair
Located in London, GB
An absolutely beautiful antique Swedish leather armchair. We have recently imported this from Sweden, it dates from around the 1900-1920 period.
The quality is superb and it is very...
Category
Early 1900s Swedish Antique Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Leather, Oak
Set of 10 English Cowhide Leather Chesterfield Club Chairs in a Red Color
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered here is this unique set of 10 beautiful English cowhide leather Chesterfield club armchairs in a striking flamed red color.
This exceptional set of ten red Chesterfield chairs...
Category
20th Century Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Cowhide, 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...
Category
20th Century English Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Leather
$985 Sale Price
25% Off
Brown English Cowhide Leather Chesterfield 2-Seater Sofa
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered here is this classic and luxurious brown English cowhide leather Chesterfield 2-seater sofa. This stunning piece is a beautiful addition to nearly any interior. Thanks to its...
Category
20th Century Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Cowhide, Leather
Custom-Made Chesterfield Mohair Solid Bronze Paw Feet Available in any Size COM
Located in Chicago, IL
This is our old plank version of a Classic Chesterfield sofa available in any size. The original inspiration piece came from Monaco and was 13' long with the same lion paw feet. From...
Category
2010s American Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Chesterfield armchair from the 1950s, Western Europe.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Chesterfield armchair from the 1950s, Western Europe.
Dimensions: height 102 cm / seat height 40 cm / width 83 cm / depth 98 cm
Category
Mid-20th Century Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Leather, Walnut
PAIR OF CHESTERFiELD HARRIS TWEED BROWN LEATHER HALL CHAIRS PART OF LARGE SUITE
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this super comfortable and very stylish pair of Harris Tweed brown leather hall chairs which are part of a l...
Category
20th Century English Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Leather, Upholstery
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...
Category
20th Century English Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Leather
19th Century Tufted English Chesterfield Chair
Located in Dallas, TX
The product is a large scale, handsome tufted Chesterfield style Italian leather chair. The chair provides a comfortable and luxurious seating option for any room in the home or offi...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
Green Cowhide Leather English Chesterfield Armchair
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered is this elegant green cowhide leather English Chesterfield armchair with graceful wooden detailing.
Add a touch of timeless elegance to your interior with this stunning Che...
Category
20th Century Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Cowhide, Leather, Wood
Vintage Chesterfield Armchairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of large chesterfield lounge chairs in vintage patina leather with exposed nail trim. The chairs are upholstered in leather all the way through to the back, with scrolling arms ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Leather
$3,000 / set
19th Century Carved Walnut Leather Chesterfield Library Stool
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A 19th century carved walnut leather chesterfield library stool.
The stool is upholstered in deeply buttoned brown leather hide, it set on hefty ball ...
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Walnut
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 ...
Category
1920s Danish Vintage Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
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...
Category
20th Century Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Cowhide, Leather, Wood
VINTAGE TAN BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD TUFTED BARON FOOTSTOOL PART OF SUiTE
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
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...
Category
20th Century English Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
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 ...
Category
20th Century English Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Leather
$570 Sale Price
25% Off
New Modern Persian Sultanabad Carpet with Transitional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
60705 New Modern Persian Sultanabad Rug Runner, 03'00 x 16'07. Woven in the spirit of timeless refinement and modern heirloom elegance, this hand...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Persian Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Wool
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 ...
Category
Early 20th Century British Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Leather
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...
Category
20th Century English Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Nice Pair of Oxblood Leather Vintage Chesterfield Gainsborough Side Chairs
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of oversized, Chesterfield tufted, Oxblood leather Gainsborough side chairs
A very good looking and expertly crafted pair, the...
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.