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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
Pair of English Chesterfield Saddle/Tan Leather Wing Chairs, Circa 1950s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of English Chesterfield Saddle Leather Wing Chairs, circa 1950s A handsome pair of English Chesterfield-style wing chairs, upholstered in warm saddle-tan leather with deep diam...
Category

20th Century English Chesterfield Furniture

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Fine Custom Brass Nail Head Trimmed Green Leather Tufted Porter Canopy Chair
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Green Leather Porter’s Chair with Canopy, Brass Nailhead Trim, and Storage Doors – A Statement of Timeless English Craftsmanship This stunning green leather Porter’s chair is a modern homage to one of history’s most distinctive and functional furniture forms. Expertly crafted in hand-tufted full-grain leather, this piece features a tall, enveloping canopy back designed to cocoon the sitter in warmth and privacy. The chair is accented with precise brass nailhead trim and includes hidden storage doors at the base, combining luxury design with practical utility. Originating in 18th-century England and France, porter’s chairs...
Category

1990s Chesterfield Furniture

Materials

Brass

Zabihi Collection Large Antique Persian Sarouk
Located in New York, NY
A stunning full pile antique Persian Sarouk rug in mahogany red and royal blue. 12'1'' x 15'2'' early 20th century
Category

Early 20th Century Persian Chesterfield Furniture

Materials

Wool

Fine quality saddle distressed leather chesterfield 7 ft sofa
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This fine quality Chesterfield sofa embodies timeless English style with a modern flair. Upholstered in rich saddle -hued genuine leather, the sofa features deep button tufting acro...
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2010s European Chesterfield Furniture

Materials

Leather

Old Green Chesterfield Armchair Wingchair
Located in Poperinge, BE
A beautiful old Chesterfield-style armchair, better known as a wing chair, made from an oak base and upholstered in dark green leather. The backrest is tufted, dating from the first ...
Category

Early 20th Century European Chesterfield Furniture

Materials

Leather, Oak

Early 20th Century Authentic Swedish Chesterfield Patinated Tan Brown Leather
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Absolutely fantastic and beautiful authentic club chair early 20th century made in Sweden. True the years this Chesterfield has become a great patina what makes this chair an absolut...
Category

Early 20th Century Swedish Chesterfield Furniture

Materials

Leather, Grasscloth, Beech

Handsome Chesterfield Style Button Tufted Leather Sofa
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A handsome sofa with classic Chesterfield elegance, designed with a gently arched back and rolled arms lavishly button tufted and upholstered in rich, red-brown leather. Arms and apr...
Category

20th Century Chesterfield Furniture

Materials

Leather, Wood

Sarreid Faux Leather Gilt Books Folding Screen Room Divider
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
An impressive 4 panel Trompe L'Oeil screen or room divider featuring classic books on what appears to be bookshelves. The books include a wide range of studies and titles such as Dic...
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Chesterfield Furniture

Materials

Metal

Ralph Lauren Style Cigar Leather Wingback Writers Chair
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Perfectly aged and weathered cigar leather wing back reclining writers chair made in the manner, style, and size of Ralph Lauren by Restoration Hardware. The iconic chair features a ...
Category

20th Century Chesterfield Furniture

Materials

Brass

Fine And Classic Tufted Leather Chesterfield Sofa
Located in Bridgeport, CT
The Classic Chesterfied style in a glove soft Brown Leather. The Sofa is firm but quite comfortable and features the iconic rolled arm, brass nail-head trim and overall tufting. Very...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chesterfield Furniture

Materials

Brass

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

English Chesterfield Wingback Armchair Brown Green Leather - Armchair - England
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Magnificent and imposing English wing chair in tufted green leather resting on four arched wooden legs. This Chesterfield chair is a very beautiful English work. English antiques are of a sure taste and a very good quality. The significant height of the back of this vintage designer leather chair...
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20th Century British Chesterfield Furniture

Materials

Leather

English Chesterfield Style Brown Leather Tufted Reclining 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...
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Mid-20th Century American Chesterfield Furniture

Materials

Leather

Mid-Century Owl Sculpture on Stand
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Vintage ceramic owl sculpture on stand with glass eyes.
Category

Early 20th Century English Chesterfield Furniture

Materials

Cast Stone

Georgian Style Tufted Cigar Leather Wingback Chair and Ottoman
By Schafer Brothers
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Handsomely aged Georgian tufted wingback chair and matching ottoman crafted by Schafer Bros. The large armchair features a mahogany hardwood frame with fully developed wings and a ge...
Category

20th Century American Chesterfield Furniture

Materials

Brass

A Very Smart Late 20thC Leather Chesterfield 4 Seater Sofa - Dark Chestnut Brown
Located in London, GB
As a furniture maker and LAPADA dealer we have not only pieces that we craft from our own collection but in addition, around 350 pieces of leather chesterfield furniture dating throu...
Category

Late 20th Century English Chesterfield Furniture

Materials

Leather

A Very Hand Dyed Leather Chesterfield Sofa - circa 1900 - Horse Hair Filled
Located in London, GB
As a LAPADA dealer and furniture maker, I have many many pieces in stock and extensive resources. In addition to being a very generous length at circa 240cm this particular piece is...
Category

Early 1900s British Antique Chesterfield Furniture

Materials

Leather

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

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

British Green Chesterfield Sofa
Located in Westwood, NJ
A blend of classic heritage and modern luxury. Crafted from premium top-grain leather, its rich olive green tone infuses warmth and opulence into any space. The iconic rolled arms an...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Chesterfield Furniture

Materials

Leather

Vintage Swedish Green Leather Chesterfield Sofa, 1970s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Swedish Green Leather Chesterfield Sofa, 1970s. Gorgeous two and half seater buttoned Chesterfield style sofa in beautiful pat...
Category

1970s Swedish Vintage Chesterfield Furniture

Materials

Leather

Chesterfield Burgundy Leather Button-Tufted Sofa
Located in Astoria, NY
Chesterfield Burgundy Leather Button Down Two-Seat Sofa. 33" H x 81" W x 40" D; seat: 17.5" H. Provenance: From a Park Avenue Collection.
Category

20th Century English Chesterfield Furniture

Materials

Leather, Upholstery

English Thomas Lloyd Cigar Leather Wingback Chesterfield Settee
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

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...
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1950s English Vintage Chesterfield Furniture

Materials

Leather, Beech

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...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Chesterfield Furniture

Materials

Leather

LOVELY ViNTAGE OXBLOOD BORDEAUX LEATHER CHESTERFIELD CLUB SOFA PART OF SUITE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning very rare hand made in England lightly restored Bordeaux leather Gentleman's club sofa which i...
Category

Mid-20th Century English Chesterfield Furniture

Materials

Leather

Fitz Chesterfield Sofa by Madheke
Located in Gurugram, IN
Timeless heritage, reimagined.⁠ Madheke’s chesterfield silhouette evokes a quiet grandeur—with a deep tufted back, fan trapunto detailing on scroll arms, and brass-finished feet rest...
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2010s Indian Chesterfield Furniture

Materials

Metal, Brass

Vintage Style Classic Chesterfield Sofa, Cuban Cigar
Located in Westwood, NJ
A vintage-style classic English Chesterfield leather upholstered sofa, with top-grain leather in a vintage Cuban cigar color. With tufted backrest and rollo...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Chesterfield Furniture

Materials

Leather, Wood

Vintage 20th Century Chesterfield Brown Leather Sofa and Two Club Chairs
Located in Round Top, TX
Set of vintage Chesterfield-style seating including one sofa and two matching club chairs. Brown tufted leather upholstery with nailhead trim and wood bun feet. Visible wear includes...
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1980s Danish Vintage Chesterfield Furniture

Materials

Leather

Tufted Leather Chesterfield Sofa
Located in Westwood, NJ
Crafted from premium top-grain leather, this sofa boasts a rich caramel hue that invites warmth into any living space. The intricate button-tufted detailing on the backrest provides ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Chesterfield Furniture

Materials

Leather

Custom Double Sided Chesterfield Sofa
Located in Westwood, NJ
We offer an extensive collection and a fully customizable Chesterfield sofa program, made in America and produced within 8 weeks. Every element is customizable, from the leather or fabric to the dimensions, and the type of foot. We have added a number of images below for inspiration and priced for an 86" long double sided chesterfield sofa...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Chesterfield Furniture

Materials

Leather

THREE VINTAGE OXBLOOD LEATHER CHESTERFIELD TUFTED KITCHEN DINER BAR STOOLs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely suite of three stunning lightly restored hand dyed oxblood leather, kitchen bar stools Please n...
Category

20th Century English Chesterfield Furniture

Materials

Leather, Wood

Custom Classic Chesterfield Sofa
Located in Westwood, NJ
We offer an extensive collection and a fully customizable Chesterfield sofa program, made in America and produced within 8 weeks. Every element is customizable, from the leather or f...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American 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

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

Churchill Leather Recliner Chair From Restoration Hardware
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Spectacular Churchill Leather Chair designed for Restoration Hardware, now known as RH. This wonderful reclining chair features nailhead trim. ...
Category

20th Century Unknown 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

Old Chesterfield Armchair Brown Leather Wingchair
Located in Poperinge, BE
A beautiful old Chesterfield-style armchair, better known as a wing chair, made from an oak base and upholstered in brown leather. The backrest is tufted, dating from the first half ...
Category

1930s European Vintage Chesterfield Furniture

Materials

Leather, Oak

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

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...
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Mid-20th Century English Chesterfield Furniture

Materials

Leather, Wood

CHESTERFiELD LEGACY BROWN LEATHER KNOLL STUDIO BARCELONA STYLE DAYBED FOOTSTOOL
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage Heritage brown leather Chesterfield tufted daybed sofa after the original Knoll Barcelon...
Category

20th Century English Chesterfield Furniture

Materials

Leather

Tufted Barrel Back Desk Chair
Located in Westwood, NJ
A fine customizable English style tufted Barrel back desk chair with tufted back and seat, an arched backrest with padded and upholstered...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Chesterfield Furniture

Materials

Leather

Red Cowhide Leather English Chesterfield Wingback Chair
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered here is this classic red cowhide leather English Chesterfield wingback armchair with an exceptionally wide seat. This leather wingback chair is the perfect addition for lover...
Category

20th Century Chesterfield Furniture

Materials

Cowhide, Leather

LOVELY ViNTAGE OXBLOOD BORDEAUX LEATHER CHESTERFIELD CLUB ARMCHAIR PART OF SUITE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning very rare hand made in England lightly restored Bordeaux leather Gentleman's club armchair whi...
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

PAIR OF HUGE 132CM TALL HERITAGE BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD WINGBACK ARMCHAIRs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of vintage, extra tall Chesterfield Tufted Wingback armchairs in Heritage brown leather ...
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20th Century English Chesterfield Furniture

Materials

Leather

FINE PAIR OF CHESTERFIELD CHESTNUT BROWN LEATHER WINGBACK ARMCHAIRS FOOTSTOOLs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely exquisite pair of fully restored Wingback armchairs with matching footstools in Chestnut Br...
Category

Early 20th Century English Chesterfield Furniture

Materials

Leather

HERITAGE BROWN LEATHER FOUR SEAT CHESTERFiELD COVERSION TETE A TETE SOFA SEAT
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this super rare, highly collectable, Heritage Brown Leather Chesterfield tufted conversation, Tete a Tete so...
Category

20th Century English Chesterfield Furniture

Materials

Leather

STUNNING HARRIS TWEED MADE IN ENGLAND BROWN LEATHER SOFA PART OF LARGE SUiTE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this super comfortable and very stylish Harris Tweed brown leather three seat sofa which is part of a large ...
Category

20th Century English Chesterfield Furniture

Materials

Leather, Upholstery

Antique leather 3-seater chesterfield sofa with excellent character and patina
Located in Harderwijk, NL
This stunning antique 3-seater leather chesterfield sofa is the embodiment of ultimate luxury. Its backrest and armrests feature the original leather, while the seat has been reuphol...
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19th Century Antique Chesterfield Furniture

Materials

Cowhide

Sumptuous Swivel Ward Bennett Tufted Red Leather Club Chairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Luxurious pair of barrel back swivel club chairs with deep button tufting and soft muted brick red leather upholstery. Even the swivel underneath is leather clad.
Category

1980s American Vintage Chesterfield Furniture

Materials

Leather

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

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

THREE VINTAGE GREEN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD TUFTED KITCHEN DINER BAR STOOLs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely suite of three stunning lightly restored hand dyed Green leather, kitchen bar stools Please not...
Category

20th Century English Chesterfield Furniture

Materials

Leather, Wood

Dark brown English cowhide leather chesterfield armchair
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered here this classic and luxurious dark brown English cowhide Chesterfield armchair with decorative studs. This stunning English Chesterfield armchair is a true eye-catcher in b...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chesterfield Furniture

Materials

Cowhide, Leather

Tufted Leather Chesterfield Sofa
Located in Westwood, NJ
A tufted leather chesterfield sofa upholstered in rich traditional brown leather. A take on the traditional 19th century English design wit...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Chesterfield Furniture

Materials

Leather

ViNTAGE FULLY RESTORED HAND DYED BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD ROCKING ARMCHAIR
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely fully restored vintage Chesterfield tufted hand dyed rocking armchair M25 only for the UK and...
Category

20th Century English Chesterfield Furniture

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Chesterfield Oxblood Leather Lounge Chair by Kittinger
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant Chesterfield Oxblood Leather Lounge Chair, made by Kittinger, American, circa 1970s. The leather is perfectly broken in and retains the warm patina only achieved with age.
Category

1970s American Vintage Chesterfield Furniture

Materials

Brass

A Very Smart Late 20thC Leather Chesterfield Sofa in Olive Green
Located in London, GB
As a furniture maker and LAPADA dealer we have not only pieces that we craft from our own collection but in addition, around 350 pieces of leather chesterfield furniture dating throu...
Category

Late 20th Century English Chesterfield Furniture

Materials

Leather

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

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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