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Chesterfield Seating

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
Our Signature Howard Chesterfield Sofa in Hand Dyed Elephant Grey Leather
Located in London, GB
Our Howard Chesterfield sofa is a key piece from our Signature Collection and they can be finished in any hand dyed leathers or fabrics. All craft...
Category

2010s British Chesterfield Seating

Materials

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 Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

GEORGE SMiTH SOMERVILLE CHESTERFIELD MOHAIR VELVET ARMCHAIR FOOTSTOOL
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning George Smith Somerville Mohair Velvet Chesterfield tufted occasional Library armchair with mat...
Category

20th Century English Chesterfield Seating

Materials

Velvet, Hardwood

Very Comfortable Brown Leather Chesterfield Captains Directors Armchair
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 Seating

Materials

Leather

The Flying Wing Humidor Chair from our Signature Collection
Located in London, GB
This is our Signature Flying Wing Aviator chair with built-in humidor. Crafted to order. Fully humidified and crafted using a combination of Spanish C...
Category

2010s British Chesterfield Seating

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel, Copper

CONSERVATIVE RESTORED CiGAR BROWN LEATHER OAK CHESTERFIELD CAPTAINS ARMCHAIR
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this gorgeous fully restored oak frame chesterfield cigar brown leather captain armchair. This piece combines style and...
Category

20th Century English Chesterfield Seating

Materials

Leather, Oak

Our Signature Wilmington Chesterfield Sofa in Hand Dyed Elephant Grey Leather
Located in London, GB
Our Wilmington 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...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Chesterfield Seating

Materials

Leather

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 Seating

Materials

Leather, Maple

Leather and Wood Chesterfield Office Chair in English Style
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered: this classic leather and wood Chesterfield office chair in English style, finished with decorative studs. This charming leather and wooden English-style office chair is a t...
Category

20th Century Chesterfield Seating

Materials

Cowhide, Leather, Wood

Antique Leather Barrel Back Wing Armchair
Located in London, GB
An outstanding antique leather barrel back wing armchair. This was made in England, it dates from the early twentieth century, likely around the 1930’s. It is of superb quality, thi...
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1930s British Vintage Chesterfield Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood

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 Seating

Materials

Brass

Lillian August Brown Green Leather Chesterfield Club Lounge Chair Ottoman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Lillian August Brown/Green Leather Tufted Chesterfield Club Lounge Chair and Ottoman....
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Late 20th Century Chesterfield Seating

Materials

Leather, Cherry

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.
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Chesterfield Seating

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 Seating

Materials

Leather

A Very Smart Neat Pair of Mid-Late 20thC Leather Chesterfield Club Chairs
Located in London, GB
As a LAPADA dealer and furniture maker, I always have a large stock of Chesterfield sofas and chairs ranging from early 19thC through to present day. In addition, we craft our own ...
Category

Late 20th Century English Chesterfield Seating

Materials

Leather

Pair of English Style Leather Chesterfields, Great Color with a Hand Applied Pat
Located in Buchanan, MI
One pair English style leather chesterfield, great color with a hand applied patina. Old world look with contemporary construction. We also have a pair in a lighter tobacco patina. P...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chesterfield Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood

Large Dark Brown Cowhide Leather Chesterfield Wingback Chair in English Style
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered here this large, classic dark brown cowhide leather Chesterfield wingback chair in English style. This beautiful, generous...
Category

20th Century Chesterfield Seating

Materials

Cowhide, Leather

RESTORED CHESTERFIELD TUFTED HAND DYED BROWN LEATHER LIBRARY RECLINER ARMCHAiR
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning, top to bottom restored, hand dyed deep Cigar brown leather reclining armchair Ple...
Category

20th Century English Chesterfield Seating

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 Seating

Materials

Velvet

Our Signature Bank of England Sofa in Hand Dyed BOE GreenLeather
Located in London, GB
We are very privileged to have been selected to craft asset grade pieces for the Bank of England. Our Bank of England sofa is a very elegant piece that is certain to bring gravitas ...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Chesterfield Seating

Materials

Leather

1 OF 2 GEORGE SMITH EXTRA LARGE CHESTERFiELD BLACK LEATHER TUFTED FOOTSTOOLS
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer 1 of 2 lightly restored very large Black leather Chesterfield buttoned George Smith hearth footstools Please note t...
Category

20th Century English Chesterfield Seating

Materials

Leather, Beech

COMFORTABLE ViNTAGE RESTORED BROWN LEATHER TUFTED CHESTERFIELD WINGBACK ARMCHAIR
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning fully restored vintage Chesterfield tufted Cigar brown leather wingback armchair. Please note...
Category

20th Century English Chesterfield Seating

Materials

Leather

Antique Baroque Sheepskin Leather Chesterfield Armchair
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered here this charming antique Baroque sheepskin leather Chesterfield armchair with a beautiful patina. In our opinion, not all furniture across all interior styles exudes timel...
Category

20th Century Chesterfield Seating

Materials

Leather, Sheepskin, Wood

Early 19th Century English Tufted Brown Leather Loveseat
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Stunning distressed brown leather tufted sofa. The sofa's design suggests a classic style that can be adapted to various decor trends. -----------------------------------------------...
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Early 19th Century British Antique Chesterfield Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood

PAIR OF FULLY RESTORED WILLIAM MORRIS ARM CHESTERFIELD TUFTED WINGBACK ARMCHAIRs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of vintage circa 1960's, Chesterfield Cigar brown leather, fully restored wingback armchair...
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1960s English Vintage Chesterfield Seating

Materials

Leather

GEORGE SMiTH SOMERVILLE BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD ARMCHAIR
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 Seating

Materials

Leather

Our Signature Leather Edward Cigar Armchair in Hand Dyed Tobacco with Patina
Located in London, GB
Our Edward Cigar chair is built with comfort and gentlemanly elegance in mind. It encapsulates the essence of the modern discerning gentleman. Here you can see it finishes in our hand dyed Tobacco with a lovely patina which outlines the pieces perfectly. All crafted in-house, we can build your pieces to any size, colour or fabric. we are truly a bespoke crafting house...
Category

2010s British Chesterfield Seating

Materials

Leather

Our Signature Newcastle Chesterfield Sofa in Hand Dyed Umber Brown Leather
Located in London, GB
Our Newcastle Chesterfield sofa is a very elegant 19thC style of generous proportions that is certain to bring gravitas and elegance to your space. The beautifully splayed arm gives...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Chesterfield Seating

Materials

Leather

GEORGE SMITH CHELSSEA CHESTERFiELD TUFTED BENCH SOFA IN VELOUR UPHOLSTERY
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely hand made in England George Smith bench sofa with Chesterfield...
Category

20th Century English Chesterfield Seating

Materials

Upholstery

PAIR OF FULLY RESTORED HAND DYED CHESTERFiELD WHISKY BROWN LEATHER ARMCHAIRS
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 Seating

Materials

Leather

Comfortable, classic, beautifully colored English leather chesterfield armchair
Located in Harderwijk, NL
If you're looking for an exceptionally comfortable armchair with classic elegance and luxury, this English leather chesterfield armchair is for you! Its beautiful deep colors and gra...
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20th Century Chesterfield Seating

Materials

Cowhide

Set of 4 cowhide leather Chesterfield dining chairs in light cognac colour
Located in Harderwijk, NL
This wonderful set of 4 Chesterfield chairs exudes luxury and stateliness. These chairs are made of cowhide leather. They are versatile; you can place them at the dining table, but t...
Category

20th Century Chesterfield Seating

Materials

Cowhide, Leather

Late 20thC Leather Chesterfield 3 Piece Suite Restored in Hand Dyed Leather
Located in London, GB
As a furniture maker and LAPADA dealer, here at Robinson of England not only have pieces that we craft from our own collection but in addition, around 350 pieces of leather chesterfi...
Category

Late 20th Century English Chesterfield Seating

Materials

Leather

Custom Long 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...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Chesterfield Seating

Materials

Leather

Exceptional MidC Chesterfield Wing Back Chairs in Original Soft Lemon Leather
Located in London, GB
As a LAPADA dealer and furniture maker, I have many many pieces in stock and extensive resources. This is a particularly well drawn gentlemen's wing back chair finished in an amazin...
Category

Mid-20th Century British Chesterfield Seating

Materials

Leather

Antique 19th Century Library Captains Chair Restored in Hand Dyed Leathers
Located in London, GB
As a furniture maker and LAPADA dealer we always have an extensive stock of pieces - approximately 250 piece stock level. This is a beautiful piece. Fully restored by ourselves an...
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Mid-19th Century British Antique Chesterfield Seating

Materials

Leather

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 Seating

Materials

Cowhide, Leather, Wood

Chesterfield Brown Leather Tufted Square Footstool Vintage Biker Tan Leather
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 ...
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20th Century English Chesterfield Seating

Materials

Leather

Antique 19th Century Library Captains Chair in Hand Dyed Aqua Marine Leather
Located in London, GB
As a furniture maker and Lapada dealer we always have an extensive stock of pieces - approximately 250 piece stock level. This is a beautiful piece. Fully restored by ourselves an...
Category

Late 19th Century Antique Chesterfield Seating

Materials

Leather

ViNTAGE HARDWOOD FRAMED GREEN VELOUR CHESTERFIELD TUFTED LARGE FOOTSTOOL OTTOMAN
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage hand made in England Mahogany framed green Velour Chesterfield tufted footstool Please ...
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20th Century English Chesterfield Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

DuBois Multi Tweed 3-Seat Classic Tailored Chesterfield Sofa
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the Du Bois Sofa, the epitome of classic sophistication and modern comfort. This exquisite piece seamlessly combines timeless design with contemporary craftsmanship, maki...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Chesterfield Seating

Materials

Wood, Fabric, Wool

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...
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1960s British Vintage Chesterfield Seating

Materials

Leather

Set of 5 Cowhide Leather Chesterfield Dining Chairs in Light Cognac Color
Located in Harderwijk, NL
We are offering this set of 5 beautiful and luxurious cowhide leather Chesterfield dining/conference chairs in a light cognac color. This stunning set of five Chesterfield chairs exu...
Category

20th Century Chesterfield Seating

Materials

Cowhide, Leather

Fully Restored Hand Dyed Bordeaux Leather Chesterfield Suite Armchair Sofa
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...
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20th Century English Chesterfield Seating

Materials

Leather

Nice, elegant green cowhide leather chesterfield armchair combined with wood
Located in Harderwijk, NL
This amazing armchair in a beautiful and luxurious green color is a true find for lovers of chesterfield furniture. It is combined with wood and features an elegant design, giving it...
Category

20th Century Chesterfield Seating

Materials

Cowhide, Wood

Late Victorian Two-Seat Chesterfield Sofa to Be Colored on Request , circa 1890
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A late Victorian two-seat mahogany Chesterfield sofa, of typical form with rolled arms and two-seat cushions, on the original castors, reupholstered in natural leather (to be colored...
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1890s English Antique Chesterfield Seating

Materials

Mahogany

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)
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1950s Vintage Chesterfield Seating

Materials

Leather

Luxurious and classic red flame-grained English leather chesterfield armchair
Located in Harderwijk, NL
For lovers of timeless classic English furniture, this is an opportunity not to be missed! This luxurious red flame-grained chesterfield armchair, combined with light wood, will also...
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20th Century Chesterfield Seating

Materials

Cowhide

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...
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20th Century Chesterfield Seating

Materials

Cowhide

Pair of Antique Swedish Leather Club Armchairs by Broderna Andersson
Located in London, GB
A fantastic pair of antique Swedish leather club armchairs by Broderna Andersson. They were recently imported from Sweden, they date from around the 1950’s. The quality is outstandi...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Chesterfield Seating

Materials

Leather, Birch

A Pair of Georgian Style Gentleman’s Wing Back Leather Chesterfield Chairs
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Pair of Georgian Style Gentleman’s Wing Back Leather Chesterfield Chairs These are super soft and very roomy chairs, the ultimate in Vintage Country House Chic, the leather studd...
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1920s Vintage Chesterfield Seating

Materials

Leather

Vintage Black Pouf Conical Legs Chesterfield Style Skai
Located in Poperinge, BE
Charming vintage ottoman upholstered in high-quality black faux leather (or imitation leather), with a tufted seat in the iconic Chesterfield style. The base consists of conical wood...
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1960s Belgian Vintage Chesterfield Seating

Materials

Brass

Nice Small Wide Chesterfield Tan Brown Leather Tufted Sofa with High Back
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...
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20th Century English Chesterfield Seating

Materials

Leather

DuBois Multi Tweed Classic Tailored Chesterfield Armchair
Located in New York, NY
Immerse yourself in the luxurious embrace of the Du Bois Arm Chair, a quintessential piece that embodies the fusion of classic design and contemporary comfort. This rolled arm cheste...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Chesterfield Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wool, Wood

Victorian Walnut Chesterfield Sofa
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A Victorian walnut Chesterfield sofa, of typical form with rolled arms and two seat cushions, the turned front and back legs set on the original castors, reupholstered in deep-button...
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1870s English Antique Chesterfield Seating

Materials

Leather

VINTAGE TAN BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD TUFTED BARON FOOTSTOOL PART OF SUiTE
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...
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20th Century English Chesterfield Seating

Materials

Leather

1950s, Chesterfield rocking chair, original green furniture leather, teak wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1950s, Chesterfield rocking chair. Original green furniture leather, teak wood. Original good condition: no smells, no stains and stable con...
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1950s Danish Vintage Chesterfield Seating

Materials

Leather, Teak

One of a Kind Fully Restored Hardwood Chesterfield Captains Directors Armchair
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely one of a kind Chesterfield button Directors armchair upholstered in plush woven linen A very good looking well made and comfortable...
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20th Century English Chesterfield Seating

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Pair of Chesterfield Leather Slipper Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Wonderful and unusual pair of leather slipper chairs in the Chesterfield style. These are relatively smaller in scale than a normal chesterfield chair. Crafted from premium top-g...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Chesterfield Seating

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Leather

Dark green cowhide leather and wood chesterfield office chair on wheels
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered here this dark green cowhide leather and wooden Chesterfield office chair on wheels, featuring a timeless and luxurious appearance. This classic and elegant Chesterfield off...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chesterfield Seating

Materials

Cowhide, Leather, Wood

Chesterfield seating for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Chesterfield seating 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 seating created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with animal skin, leather and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Chesterfield seating 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 seating, 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 seating 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 $4,469.

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