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
Period: Mid-20th Century
Antique Victorian Style Leather Swivel Desk Chair
Located in London, GB
A smart and extremely well made antique Victorian style leather swivel desk chair. This was made in England and dates from around the 1950’s.
It is of superb quality, this is genero...
Category
1950s British Vintage Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
Long Chesterfield Sofa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Six foot long tufted chesterfield sofa. Great age and wear to the leather.
Please confirm location NY or NJ
Category
Mid-20th Century Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Leather
Mid-Century Vintage Caramel Suede Chesterfield Sofa
By Chesterfield
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Find out for yourself what has made the Chesterfield the world's most popular sofa of all time with this lovely mid-century suede two-seater! With the iconic design dating back to Lo...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair, Chesterfield Brown Leather Armchair 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 tight button-tufted dark brown leather with nail head trim, rolled arms and loose seat cu...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Leather
Burgundy Chesterfield Sofa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Long 6+ foot tufted sofa in deep burgundy leather. Great age and wear throughout.
Please confirm location NY or NJ
Category
Mid-20th Century Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Leather
20th Century Three Piece Green Leather Chesterfield Suite
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A good quality Mid-20th Century green leather vintage chesterfield suite. With the original green leather hide that has been cleaned and pol...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Leather
Pair, Vintage Red Leather Chesterfield Club Armchairs, Denmark circa 1940-60
Located in Round Top, TX
Handsome pair of red leather Chesterfield style arm chairs with tufted/buttoned back and narrow rolled arms with nailhead trim.
Vintage leather reflects years of use including scuffs...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Leather
Oxblood Chesterfield Tufted Leather Love Seat Sofa -Great Britain Circa 1970
Located in Southampton, NJ
A stunning Chesterfield 2-seater sofa in oxblood leather having turned onyx mahogany cannonball feet by Action Furniture Ltd. Of Great Britain where the finest Chesterfield sofas are...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of Vintage Georgian Chesterfield Style Leather Wing Back Lounge Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original Vintage Condition
Dimensions:
45.50”H x 32”W x 35” D
Seat Height 18.50”
Category
1960s American Vintage Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Leather
Vintage English Chesterfield Leather Tufted Love Seat Sofa Oxblood Red #1
Located in Tyler, TX
TIMELESS Vintage English Leather Tufted Seat CHESTERFIELD 2-Seat Sofa/Love Seat Oxblood Red
PERFECT ICONIC look for a gentleman's office, study, library, or cigar lounge~~fully butt...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Leather
Vintage Brown Leather Wingback Chesterfield Arm Chair, England circa 1940
Located in Round Top, TX
Vintage brown leather Chesterfield wingback club chair with aged patina.
Wings, rolled arms, block feet, buttons and nailhead trim in place.
Aged leather reflects generations of use...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
Vintage English Chesterfield Leather Tufted Love Seat Sofa Oxblood Red #2
Located in Tyler, TX
TIMELESS Vintage English Leather Tufted Seat CHESTERFIELD 2-Seat Sofa/Love Seat Oxblood Red
PERFECT ICONIC look for a gentleman's office, study, library, or cigar lounge~~fully butt...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Leather
Pair of Antique Swedish Leather Club Armchairs
Located in London, GB
A fantastic pair of antique Swedish leather club armchairs. They were recently imported from Sweden, they date from around the 1950’s.
The quality is outstanding, they are extremely...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Leather, Oak
Antique English Chesterfield Lounge Chair: Cordovan Red Leather Tufted Design
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dive into the opulence of the early 1900s with our Antique English Chesterfield Lounge Chair, masterfully hand-crafted from high-quality leather and meticulously restored by our team...
Category
1930s English Vintage Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Brass
Classic English Button Tufted Leather Sofa
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A quality, English, brown leather Chesterfield, with deep button tufting all over and nailhead trim, raised on classic bun feet. Comfortable and in excellent condition. This sofa arr...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Leather
Old Chesterfield Club Three Piece Sofa & Pair of Armchairs Suite Brown Leather
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning vintage restored Chesterfield cigar brown leather Library suite
A very rare find, I never come across original sets of three piece...
Category
Mid-20th Century English 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...
Category
1930s English Vintage Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
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
Category
1930s English Vintage Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
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 ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
FULLY RESTORED ViNTAGE CIGAR BROWN LEATHER PORTERS WINGBACK CHESTERFIELD SOFA
By Chesterfield
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...
Category
1940s 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 ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American 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...
Category
1960s British Vintage Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Leather
Harrods Restored Chesterfield Captains Brown Leather Armchair Claw & Ball Feet
By Harrods
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...
Category
1960s English Vintage Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Leather
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century English 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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Leather, 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...
Category
1960s English Vintage Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Metal
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...
Category
1950s American Vintage Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Leather
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...
Category
1930s English Vintage Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Leather, Upholstery
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 ...
Category
1960s British Vintage Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Leather
VINTAGE CIRCA 1950's HAND DYED BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD CLUB ARMCHAIR WALNUT
By Chesterfield
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...
Category
1950s English Vintage Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Leather, Walnut
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Tufted Midcentury Club Chair
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)
Category
1950s Vintage Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Leather
1960 Black Leather Chesterfield Model 'Jupiter' Three Seater Sofa by Arne Norell
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Beautiful Chesterfield "model Jupiter" in sturdy black leather designed by the talented designer Arne Norell for Norell Möbler AB in Sweden.
Build up with loose leather tufted cushio...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Leather
Pair Vintage Tufted Leather Chesterfield Sofas
Located in New York, NY
Pair of vintage tufted leather Chesterfield sofas. The leather is burgundy with solid black wooden bun feet. Has brass tacks to the front of the arms.
Category
1960s English Vintage Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Brass
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
Mid-Century Leather Tufted Sofa w/ Loose Cushions
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome English leather tufted sofa with tight tufted back and two loose seat cushions. The sofa is beautifully detailed with brass nailhead trim. Wonderfully worn with no tears of ...
Category
1940s English Vintage Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Leather
Chesterfield Style "Carrosse" Armchair
Located in Paris, FR
Rare Chesterfield style "en carrosse" armchair, in padded leather.
The lower part opens with two doors. England around 1950.
Category
1950s British Vintage Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Leather, 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
Rolled Arm Tufted Red Leather English Chesterfield Club Office Lounge Arm Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very impressive and stately vintage, Chesterfield style armchair. The piece features dramatically rolled arms and wings in the English taste, a nicely sloped Silhouette, red antiqued leather upholstery...
Category
1950s Vintage Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Leather
1930s Leather Tufted Wing Back Settee
Located in Dallas, TX
This handsome George III style wing back tufted leather settee is the definition of old fashioned luxury. Featuring a warm mustard leather tuftin...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
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
Tufted Leather Chesterfield in French Blue Leather
Located in New York, NY
Chic, voguish and sophisticated Chesterfield sofa in intriguing French Blue tufted leather. with solid wood bun feet. The sofa is in very good, original, clean and ready to use co...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Leather
English Style Red Leather Chesterfield Style Camelback Sofa W/ Brass Nailheads
Located in Kennesaw, GA
Wonderful color! This is an English style red tufted leather camelback sofa in very good condition. The wooden base is mahogany. The nailheads are brass. It most likely dates to the ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Brass
20th Century Grand Red Leather Chesterfield Oval Canapé, England
Located in Sofia, BG
Chesterfield leather oval canapé in beautiful vivid red color and in great condition. It is standing on six wooden lex with hidden metal casters in order to be moved easily.
England...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Leather
20th Century Red Leather Set of Chesterfield Oval Sofa with Two Club Armchairs
Located in Sofia, BG
Chesterfield red leather set of oval shaped sofa and two club armchairs.
Very good condition.
England, circa 1970.
Category
Mid-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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