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Vintage Leather Chesterfield Sofa, Late 20th Century
$8,850
£6,750.49
€7,703.63
CA$12,445.42
A$13,659.14
CHF 7,178.08
MX$162,541.05
NOK 91,757.20
SEK 83,847.92
DKK 57,553.79
About the Item
This classic Chesterfield sofa is a form rooted in 18th–19th century English design and long associated with aristocratic libraries, gentlemen’s clubs, and Victorian drawing rooms. Its defining features are immediately legible: the deep button tufting across the back and arms creates a continuous, quilted surface, a technique developed to keep horsehair and stuffing evenly distributed while signaling craftsmanship and permanence.
The rolled arms, set at the same height as the back, are a hallmark of the Chesterfield tradition and reflect Georgian and early Victorian ideals of symmetry and formality. The rich, hand-finished leather—now exhibiting a warm patina, surface creasing, and tonal variation—speaks to the material culture of the 19th century, when leather furniture was prized for durability and dignified aging rather than pristine uniformity.
Along the base, brass nailhead trim references traditional upholstery methods, functioning both structurally and decoratively, while the turned wooden legs with casters nod to practical Victorian engineering, allowing heavy furniture to be repositioned easily in carpeted interiors. Overall, the piece balances ornament and restraint, embodying a lineage that bridges Victorian craftsmanship, Edwardian refinement, and the enduring legacy of British club furniture—timeless, authoritative, and deeply rooted in historical interior traditions.
- Dimensions:Height: 31 in (78.74 cm)Width: 82 in (208.28 cm)Depth: 36 in (91.44 cm)Seat Height: 19 in (48.26 cm)
- Style:Early Victorian (In the Style Of)
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- Date of Manufacture:1980
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Los Angeles, CA
- Reference Number:Seller: SE5A-45427-X1stDibs: LU2919348008532
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