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
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
New Contemporary Abstract Wool & Silk Textured Carpet with Transitional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
31047 Contemporary Abstract High-Low Transitional Rug, 09'02 x 11'11. Step into a world of enchanting elegance with this hand-knotted wool and silk contemporary abstract high-low rug...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Wool, Silk
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
English Thomas Lloyd Cigar Leather Wingback Chesterfield Settee
By Thomas Lloyd
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Gorgeous English wingback chesterfield settee sofa featuring a cigar leather tufted upholstery hand-crafted in England by Thomas Lloyd from a hard frame covered with fine Italian ful...
Category
20th Century English Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Brass
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
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...
Category
20th Century English 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
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
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
Pair, Vintage Brown Leather Chesterfield Club Chairs, England circa 1960-80
Located in Round Top, TX
Pair, handsome vintage brown leather chesterfield club armchairs resting on caster feet.
Upholstered in tight button-tufted brown leather with nailhead trim, rolled arms and loose se...
Category
Late 20th Century English Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Leather
Our Signature Carver Tufted Chesterfield Sofa in Hand Dyed Elephant Grey Leather
Located in London, GB
Our Carver 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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Leather
Vintage Brown Leather Chesterfield Two Seat Sofa Loveseat, England Circa 1960-80
Located in Round Top, TX
The rich brown vintage leather captures your attention in this wonderful Chesterfield loveseat or "double chair."
It has the traditional tufted buttoned back, rolled arms and nail he...
Category
Late 20th Century English 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
Four-Sided Lobby Sofa
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Classic style four-sided sofa ideal for a large lobby or foyer. With vintage style brown tufted leather upholstered backrests and seats, raised on turned mahogany feet and finished...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian 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
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
Modern Leather Chesterfield Sofa
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Modern leather Chesterfield sofa. A take on the traditional 19th century English design with squared arms and backrest.
The arms and backrest tufted with two comfort down seat cu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Leather, Maple
Patinated Tufted Leather Club Chair
Located in Las Vegas, NV
When the patina makes the piece. This incredible patinated leather club chair is comfortably worn, broken in and ready for its next life. Large on size and style, I envision it as a ...
Category
20th Century 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
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
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
EXQUISITE LIMiTED EDITION RALPH LAUREN RUE ROYALE CHESTERFIELD TUFTED SLEIGH BED
By Ralph Lauren
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this handmade in America, Ralph Lauren Rue Royal King sleight bed with American Walnut Gold Gilt frame and C...
Category
20th Century American Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Brass
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
A Very Good MidC Hand Dyed Leather Chesterfield Sofa - Horse Hair Filled
Located in London, GB
As a LAPADA dealer and furniture maker, I have many many pieces in stock and extensive resources.
This particular piece is a very very beautiful and quite literally the “Holy Grail”...
Category
Mid-20th Century British 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
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
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
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
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 ...
Category
20th Century English Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Leather
ENORMOUS FULLY RESTORED BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFiELD TUFTED HEARTH FOOTSTOOL
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very rare original, extra large, fully restored, Chesterfield cigar brown leather hearth footstool with...
Category
20th Century English Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Dark red marbled and comfortable cowhide leather 2.5-seater chesterfield sofa
Located in Harderwijk, NL
This stunning cowhide leather 2.5-seater chesterfield sofa is a beautiful addition to almost any interior. Its deep dark red color gives it a stately and luxurious appearance. The so...
Category
20th Century Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Cowhide
Leather Chesterfield Style Sofa
Located in Montreal, QC
Leather Chesterfield Style sofa
Category
1970s American Vintage Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Leather
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
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
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
Extra Large Quality 20th Century Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofa
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A Superb Quality and Rare Oversized 20th-Century Three-Seater Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofa.
This exceptional English Chesterfield sofa, crafted circa 1980, is a rare oversized th...
Category
Late 20th Century British Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Leather
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 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
Classic, charming, properly finished cow leather English chesterfield armchair
Located in Harderwijk, NL
This dark leather armchair exudes timeless classic English charm and elegance. With its graceful shapes and legs, this armchair is a fantastic addition for lovers of English chesterf...
Category
20th Century English Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Cowhide, Leather
Red Leather Chesterfield Sofa with Button Down Seat from Designer Von Wilmowski
Located in Berlin, DE
20th century leather Chesterfield sofa. One of the most elegant models with button down seating, this is a fashionable evergreen capable of uplifting the interior space of any contem...
Category
20th Century English 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
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
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
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
Vintage Style Classic Chesterfield Sofa
Located in Westwood, NJ
A vintage style Classic English Chesterfield leather upholstered sofa, with top-grain leather in a Havana brown finish. With tufted backrest and rollover arms, with two padded cushio...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian 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
Custom Hand-Made Sofa in Any Dimension with Brass Lion Paw Feet with Horsehair
Located in Chicago, IL
This sofa was copied from our 13' Vintage French non-tufted back Sofa we found in a Monaco Hotel that was covered in black leather and black vinyl. Our workshop immediately removed o...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Brass
Two Vintage Chesterfield Leather Club Armchairs Feather Cushions
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale one of two pairs of lovely vintage Chesterfield leather club armchairs with down filled feather ...
Category
20th Century English Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Leather
High Quality Vintage Red Chesterfield Armchair Designer Made by Wilmowski
Located in Berlin, DE
Classic Chesterfield armchair England import. Ideal for the office or the stylishly furnished apartment. The Chair is completely worked with real leather without any artificial leath...
Category
20th Century English Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Leather
1920s Danish Leather Chesterfield Loveseat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 1920s Danish Leather Chesterfield exudes timeless character with its rich patina, deep tufting, and classic rolled arms. Crafted from supple brown leather, its well-worn charm m...
Category
Early 20th Century Danish 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
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
Gold & White Stripe Silk Upholstery Tufted Sofa Loveseat Tassels Decorated MINT!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Gold & White Stripe Silk Upholstery Tufted Sofa Loveseat Tassels Decorated MINT!
Category
20th Century American Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Silk
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...
Category
20th Century English Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Wood
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
Tetrad Made in England Brown Leather Chesterfield Armchair Part of Full Suite
By Tetrad
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very nice Chesterfield brown leather armchair made by Tetrad England which is part of a large suite
The armchair has been deep cleaned hand...
Category
20th Century English 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
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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