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
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
Cowhide leather English chesterfield armchair on wheels
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered here this timeless and classic cowhide English chesterfield armchair on wheels, finished with decorative nails.
This beautiful cowhide chesterfield armchair is, partly due ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chesterfield Seating
Materials
Cowhide, Leather
DuBois Multi Tweed 2-Seat Classic Tailored Chesterfield Settee
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the Du Bois Settee, the epitome of classic sophistication and modern comfort. This exquisite piece seamlessly combines timeless design with contemporary craftsmanship, ma...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Chesterfield Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Wood
Vintage Tufted Leather Chesterfield Wingback Lounge Chairs, Pair
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Chesterfield style wingback fireside chairs, club chairs, or lounge chairs
USA, Late 20th Century
Tufted leather, on rolling castors.
Measures: 38"W x 40"D x 40...
Category
Late 20th Century American Chesterfield Seating
Materials
Leather
Olive Green Leather Two-Seater Chesterfield Sofa
Located in PARIS, FR
Elegant two-seater Chesterfield sofa, crafted with a solid wood frame and deep hand-tufted upholstery using the traditional deep buttoning technique, where buttons are set into the l...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Chesterfield Seating
Materials
Leather
Two Extra Large Mid-Century Modern Chesterfield Style Lounge Chairs, 1980s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and rare Mid-Century Modern Chesterfield Style pair of extra large lounge chairs.
Striking English design from the 1980s.
The origina...
Category
1980s British Vintage Chesterfield Seating
Materials
Leather, Beech
FINE FULLY RESTORED VINTAGE GEORGE II STYLE CHESTERFIELD TUFTED LEATHER ARMCHAiR
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning, fully restored George II style Gainsborough armchair with beech wood frame and hand dyed redd...
Category
20th Century English Chesterfield Seating
Materials
Leather
Black Leather 2-Seater Chesterfield Sofa
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A good quality 20th-century two seater black leather chesterfield with two loose cushions, raised on ebonised bun feet. With individually hand tacked brass studded trim. A fine examp...
Category
Late 20th Century British Chesterfield Seating
Materials
Leather
$2,233 Sale Price / set
44% Off
Vintage Tufted Leather Chesterfield Wingback Lounge Chair
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Chesterfield style wingback fireside chair, club chair, or lounge chair
USA, Late 20th Century
Tufted leather, on rolling castors.
Measures: 38"W x 40"D x 40"H. Seat he...
Category
Late 20th Century American Chesterfield Seating
Materials
Leather
Chesterfield leather swivel armchair italy 1980s
Located in Cantù, IT
Chesterfield leather swivel armchair italy 1980s
Category
20th Century Italian Chesterfield Seating
Materials
Leather
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 Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
PAIR OXBLOOD BORDEAUX LEATHER CHESTERFiELD COURT CAPTAINS CHAIRS PART OF SUITE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of rare, hand made in England, lightly restored Bordeaux leather Gentleman's Court Chairs...
Category
20th Century British Chesterfield Seating
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Red Leather Barrel Back Chair
Located in Westwood, NJ
Upholstered in rich, top-grain red leather, its elegantly curved barrel back is adorned with deep button tufting, exuding timeless sophistication.
Set on turned, tapered, and fluted...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Chesterfield Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
$3,106 / item
Set of Four Vintage Century Furniture Tufted Leather Side Chairs
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Stunning set of four Mid-Century tufted library side chairs by Century Furniture, a brand celebrated for its exceptional craftsmanship and timeless quality.
Each chair is upholstered...
Category
1990s American Chesterfield Seating
Materials
Leather, Cherry
Vintage Pair of Brown Leather Tufted Side Chairs by Century Furniture
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Introducing a refined pair of Mid-Century tufted library side chairs by Century Furniture, celebrated for their exceptional craftsmanship and enduring quality.
Upholstered in rich br...
Category
1990s American Chesterfield Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood, Cherry
British Green Chesterfield Armchair
Located in Westwood, NJ
Crafted from premium top-grain leather, its rich olive green tone infuses warmth and opulence into any space. The iconic rolled arms and pleated armrests highlight meticulous craftsm...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Chesterfield Seating
Materials
Leather
$4,826 / item
Green chesterfield office chair made of cowhide leather on casters
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered here is this green classic and timeless Chesterfield office chair made of cowhide leather on casters.
This elegant green leather and wooden office chair is a classic and ti...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chesterfield Seating
Materials
Cowhide, Leather, Wood
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 Seating
Materials
Leather
Pair of Brown Leather Tufted Library Side Chairs by Century Furniture, 1990s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Introducing a stunning pair of Mid-Century tufted library side chairs by Century Furniture, known for their exceptional craftsmanship and timeless quality.
These chairs are upholster...
Category
1990s American Chesterfield Seating
Materials
Leather, Cherry
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 Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Our Signature Milena Chesterfield Sofa in Hand Dyed Whiskey Tan Leather
Located in London, GB
Our Milena 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 Seating
Materials
Leather
Set of 2 black Chesterfield armchairs in grained cowhide leather
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered here is this timeless and classic set of spacious black Chesterfield armchairs in characterful grained cowhide leather. These beautiful and timeless black leather Chesterfiel...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chesterfield Seating
Materials
Cowhide, 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...
Category
2010s Indian Chesterfield Seating
Materials
Brass
Pair of Harrods London Restored Bordeaux Brown Leather Chesterfield Tufted Sofas
By Chesterfield, Harrods
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning pair of Vintage Harrods London Pegasus Bordeaux brown leather Chesterfield tufted sofas
A very good looking well made ...
Category
20th Century English Chesterfield Seating
Materials
Leather
Flying Wing Aviator Chair, Hand Dyed Deep Ocean Leather, Solid Brass
Humidor
Located in London, GB
This is a fine exceptional example of our Flying Wing humidor chair.
Finished in our hand dyed Deep Ocean leathers and wrapped in solid brass.
All complimented by one of our Span...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Chesterfield Seating
Materials
Brass
$15,414 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Custom Antiqued Leather Chesterfield
Located in Westwood, NJ
From our US Based custom upholstery and tannery workshop, this Chesterfield sofa is customizable and made with one of our many available types of leather. Available with a weathered ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Chesterfield Seating
Materials
Leather
$9,670 / item
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 Seating
Materials
Cowhide, Leather
19th Century Tufted English Chesterfield Chair
Located in Dallas, TX
The product is a large scale, handsome tufted Chesterfield style Italian leather chair. The chair provides a comfortable and luxurious seating option for any room in the home or offi...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Chesterfield Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Unique set of 4 fabric patchwork Chesterfield club chairs in good condition
Located in Harderwijk, NL
This fantastic set of 4 patchwork club chairs in chesterfield style would look amazing in a large space—an unique opportunity for enthusiasts or professional stylists! The design, ma...
Category
1990s Chesterfield Seating
Materials
Fabric
$3,989 Sale Price / set
25% Off
Antique High Flap Chair, Chesterfield Style Made In Brown Leather From 1920s
Located in Lejre, DK
This antique Chesterfield-style high flap chair is a masterpiece of furniture art from the 1920s. Upholstered in brown studded leather, this chair exudes a ...
Category
1920s Danish Vintage Chesterfield Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Cowhide Leather Chesterfield Dining / Side Chair in English Style
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered here is this beautiful and luxurious cowhide leather Chesterfield dining or side chair in classic English style, finished in a light cognac color. This stunning Chesterfield ...
Category
20th Century Chesterfield Seating
Materials
Cowhide, Leather, Wood
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 Seating
Materials
Leather
PAIR OF CHESTERFiELD HARRIS TWEED BROWN LEATHER HALL CHAIRS PART OF LARGE SUITE
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this super comfortable and very stylish pair of Harris Tweed brown leather hall chairs which are part of a l...
Category
20th Century English Chesterfield Seating
Materials
Leather, Upholstery
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 Seating
Materials
Upholstery
Green Vintage English Chesterfield Armchair with Elegant Design and Wood Accents
Located in Harderwijk, NL
This vintage full-grain leather Chesterfield armchair exudes the beloved timeless English class and style. It features an elegant design, a bold green color scheme, and is beautifull...
Category
20th Century Chesterfield Seating
Materials
Cowhide, Leather, Wood
Pair of Antique Swedish Leather Club Armchairs
Located in London, GB
A beautiful pair of antique Swedish leather club armchairs. They were recently imported from Sweden, they date from around the 1900-1910 period.
The quality is outstanding, they are...
Category
Early 1900s British Antique Chesterfield Seating
Materials
Leather, Oak
$5,161 / set
19th Century Carved Walnut Leather Chesterfield Library Stool
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A 19th century carved walnut leather chesterfield library stool.
The stool is upholstered in deeply buttoned brown leather hide, it set on hefty ball ...
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique Chesterfield Seating
Materials
Walnut
Chesterfield armchair from the 1950s, Western Europe.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Chesterfield armchair from the 1950s, Western Europe.
Dimensions: height 102 cm / seat height 40 cm / width 83 cm / depth 98 cm
Category
Mid-20th Century Chesterfield Seating
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Large, luxurious, black square chesterfield cow leather ottoman/coffee table
Located in Harderwijk, NL
A leather footrest, also known as an ottoman, turns your already comfortable armchair into a true relaxation paradise. With your feet resting on this ottoman, you can enjoy your mome...
Category
20th Century Chesterfield Seating
Materials
Cowhide
faux Leather Chesterfield club armchair, circa 1930/1950 very good state
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
faux Leather Chesterfield club armchair, circa 1930/1950
very good state
Category
1930s English Vintage Chesterfield Seating
Materials
Wood, Faux Leather
PAIR OF CUSTOM MULBERRY LONDON BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD ARMCHAiRS
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this one of a kind pair of brand new, super luxurious Mulberry Chesterfield tufted armchairs in hand dyed br...
Category
20th Century English Chesterfield Seating
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Leather Upholstered Club Chair
Located in Westwood, NJ
A British style leather-upholstered armchair, the tufted scroll over back above a cushioned seat, enclosed by tufted roll arms, on turned legs with brass cappings. Inspired by a Vict...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Chesterfield Seating
Materials
Leather
$10,620 / item
Six Vintage Restored Hand Dyed Brown Leather Chesterfield Tufted Dining Chairs
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely suite of six fully restored Chesterfield tufted dining chairs
These are a very good looking and well made chairs, you have two carve...
Category
20th Century English Chesterfield Seating
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
VINTAGE CIRCA 1950
s HAND DYED BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD CLUB ARMCHAIR WALNUT
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
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 Seating
Materials
Leather, Walnut
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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