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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
Black classic and comfortable cowhide leather chesterfield armchair
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Add a touch of timeless elegance to your interior with this beautiful chesterfield armchair. It is made of cow leather and features a refined finish with decorative nails. In almost ...
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20th Century Chesterfield Furniture

Materials

Cowhide, Leather, Wood

Early 20th Century Brown Leather Chesterfield Armchair
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
Stunning Quality Early 20th Century Brown Leather Chesterfield Armchair A stunning quality early 20th-century one-seater brown leather Chesterfield with loose feathered cushion. It ...
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Early 20th Century British Chesterfield Furniture

Materials

Leather

GEORGE SMITH BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD TUFTED CAPTAiNS CHAIR
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning brown leather George Smith RRP £7,034 Chesterfield tufted captains office chair P...
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20th Century English Chesterfield Furniture

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Leather Chesterfield Style Sofa
Located in Montreal, QC
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1970s American Vintage Chesterfield Furniture

Materials

Leather

Vintage Oxblood Leather Lolling Chair
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Vintage Chesterfield lolling or sleigh chair characterized by deep button-tufted leather upholstery, low-slung seat, brass tack decoration, deep scrolling arms and resting upon turne...
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20th Century Chesterfield Furniture

Materials

Leather, Wood

Antique Carved Chesterfield Style Chaise Lounge Upholstered in Italian Leather
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Chesterfield Style Carved Oak Button Tufted Chaise Lounge with Carved Lion's Paw Feet Upholstered in Soft Italian Cognac Color Leather Provide your living room with unique a...
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Early 20th Century English Chesterfield Furniture

Materials

Leather, Oak

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...
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Mid-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...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Chesterfield Furniture

Materials

Leather

Fully Restored Vintage Chesterfield Porters Wingback Armchair Brown Leather
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 ...
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20th Century English Chesterfield Furniture

Materials

Leather

Very Good MidC Hand Dyed Leather Chesterfield Sofa
Located in London, GB
This really is an exceptional MidC leather chesterfield sofa. Beautiful Whiskey hand dyed leathers, the colouring is very rich with natural patina. A very robust piece with down &...
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Mid-20th Century Chesterfield Furniture

Materials

Leather

Vintage Harrods Chesterfield Hand Dyed Cigar Brown Leather Corner Sofa Walnut
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning custom made to order vintage fully restored hand dyed cigar brown leather Chesterfield corner sofa with solid hand turned walnut bun feet A very rare sofa, this is a vintage piece bought from Harrods London in the late 60's to early 70's, the leather upholstery is all original, the cushions are full leather on both sides so should the worst happen and you damage or stain one side you can simply flip it over The sofa has been fully restored to include a light strip back, its then been hand dyed six times and antiqued this one of a kind deep cigar brown colour. The feet are all new hand turned solid walnut which have been professionally stained and French polished, they have been specially fitted with 8mm metal axles so they can be unscrewed for ease of transport, the base cover is hessian throughout Complete sofa dimensions: Height 88cm Width 304.5cm Depth 266cm Right sofa dimensions Height 88cm Width 185cm Depth 85cm Left sofa...
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20th Century English Chesterfield Furniture

Materials

Leather

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...
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Late 20th Century Danish Chesterfield Furniture

Materials

Leather, Wood

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...
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Mid-20th Century British Chesterfield Furniture

Materials

Leather

19thC Antique Hamptons Sons Chesterfield Sofa In Hand Dyed Whiskey Leather
Located in London, GB
As a furniture maker and LAPADA dealer, I always have a large stock of Chesterfield sofas and chairs ranging from early 19thC through to ...
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Mid-19th Century British Antique Chesterfield Furniture

Materials

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 Furniture

Materials

Cowhide, Leather, Wood

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...
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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...
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20th Century English Chesterfield Furniture

Materials

Leather

FOUR STUNNING VINTAGE OXBLOOD LEATHER HiGH BACK CHESTERFIELD DINING CHAIRS
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning suite of four vintage Chesterfield high back oxblood dining chairs...
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20th Century English Chesterfield Furniture

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Huge Original Green Chesterfield Hand Dyed Green Leather Footstool
Located in Berlin, DE
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare original, large, Chesterfield green leather footstool A very good looking collectable and rare stool, depending on your seating arra...
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20th Century English Chesterfield Furniture

Materials

Leather

1930s Swedish Chesterfield Club Chair With Patinated Leather
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
beautiful Chesterfield style leather club chair made in the 1930s in Sweden. The chair is stil in original condition and therefor the leather has become a great patina true the years...
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1930s Swedish Vintage Chesterfield Furniture

Materials

Leather, Beech

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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Chesterfield Furniture

Materials

Leather

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...
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Late 20th Century English Chesterfield Furniture

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 Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Wool, Wood

Nice Pair of Oxblood Leather Vintage Chesterfield Gainsborough Side Chairs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of oversized, Chesterfield tufted, Oxblood leather Gainsborough side chairs A very good looking and expertly crafted pair, the...
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.
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20th Century English Chesterfield Furniture

Materials

Leather

Dark green chesterfield office chair in cowhide leather on wheels
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered here is this stylish and functional dark green Chesterfield office chair, crafted from genuine cow leather and wood, and set on wheels. This timeless and classic desk chair f...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chesterfield Furniture

Materials

Cowhide, Leather

EXQUISITE LIMiTED EDITION RALPH LAUREN RUE ROYALE CHESTERFIELD TUFTED SLEIGH BED
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...
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20th Century American 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

Vintage Mid Century Seafoam Green Leather Chesterfield Sofa
Located in Dronten, NL
Timeless, sophisticated, and steeped in character—this vintage Chesterfield sofa in rich green leather embodies classic British design at its finest. The deep button tufting, rolled ...
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Mid-20th Century English Chesterfield Furniture

Materials

Leather, Beech, Down

Vintage Two Seats Chesterfield Sofa, 1900
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wonderful chesterfield leather sofa in good vintage condition, the buttons are well attached. It is from the 1990’s. It is made of leather and square wood legs with a silver leaf. It...
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Early 1900s British Antique Chesterfield Furniture

Materials

Silver Leaf

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.
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1980s American Vintage Chesterfield Furniture

Materials

Leather

Vintage Chesterfield Brown Leather Sofa, 1980s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
A stunning vintage Chesterfield-style sofa, upholstered in beautifully aged distressed brown leather. This classic piece showcases the hallmark deep button-tufted backrest and rolled...
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1980s Vintage Chesterfield Furniture

Materials

Leather

Cuban Brown Four-Sided Lobby Sofa
Located in Westwood, NJ
Ideal for a large lobby or foyer. With vintage style Cuba brown tufted leather upholstered backrests and seats, raised on turned mahogany feet and finished with brass nailhead trim. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Chesterfield Furniture

Materials

Leather

Chesterfield Vintage Captain s Office Chair in Green Leather
Located in Berlin, DE
Stunning original handmade in England hand dyed deep green leather captain's chair, a stunning piece, the frame is solid and beautifully finished mahogany, the leather is English cow...
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20th Century English Chesterfield Furniture

Materials

Leather

Large Restored Hand Dyed Chesterfield Brown Leather Sofa Large Bench Piece
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely hand made in England large fully restored Chesterfield brown leather bench This piece is exquisite, fully restored, made in England ...
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20th Century English Chesterfield Furniture

Materials

Leather

One Pair English Style Leather Chesterfield, 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 new construction From the Thomas Jolly Antiques collection. Priced per sofa. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Chesterfield Furniture

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

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 Furniture

Materials

Leather

Old Chesterfield Club Three Piece Sofa Pair of Armchairs Suite Brown Leather
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning vintage restored Chesterfield cigar brown leather Library suite A very rare find, I never come across original sets of three piece...
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Mid-20th Century English 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

Antique 19thC Chesterfield Sofa in Stunning Sunflower Yellow Leather
Located in London, GB
As a Lapada dealer and furniture maker, I always have a very good selection of pieces in stock with a wide range of price points. A very elegant 19thC Chesterfield sofa in a particu...
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1880s British Antique Chesterfield Furniture

Materials

Leather

Table Lamp with Leather Books and Judge Gavel
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
This charming lamp features leather books in a realistic form with a gavel on the top. The classic leather books are in warm tones with embossed details. This lamp certainly would ma...
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20th Century European Chesterfield Furniture

Materials

Metal

LOVELY RESTORED HAND DYED CIGAR BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD TUFTED CAPTAINS CHAiR
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely, fully restored hand dyed Cigar Brown leather Chesterfield Tufted captain's or directors armchai...
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20th Century English Chesterfield Furniture

Materials

Leather

FINE PAIR OF COMFORTABLE RESTORED CHESTERFIELD WiNGBACK BROWN LEATHER 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 Whisky brown leather fully restored wingback armchair...
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1960s English Vintage Chesterfield Furniture

Materials

Leather

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.
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1970s American Vintage Chesterfield Furniture

Materials

Brass

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...
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20th Century English Chesterfield Furniture

Materials

Leather

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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Chesterfield Furniture

Materials

Leather

Vintage Oxblood Leather Antique Stud Chesterfield Wingback Swivel Office Chair
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very comfortable Oxblood leather large Chesterfield Wingback office chair with original leather and patina. This is a very comfortable captai...
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20th Century English Chesterfield Furniture

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

19thC Howard Sons Chesterfield Sofa in Hand Dyed Leathers - Wimbledon Green
Located in London, GB
As a LAPADA dealer and furniture maker, I always have a very good selection of pieces in stock with a wide range of price points. Original Howard & Sons 19thC Chesterfield sofa that we have fully restored in our hand dyed British leathers, fully hand tacked with horse tail...
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Late 19th Century British Antique Chesterfield Furniture

Materials

Leather

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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chesterfield Furniture

Materials

Cowhide, Leather, Wood

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...
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20th Century English Chesterfield Furniture

Materials

Leather

Antique 19thC Chesterfield Sofa in Beautiful Patinated Leather
Located in London, GB
As a Lapada dealer and furniture maker, I always have a very good selection of pieces in stock with a wide range of price points. A very rare find indeed. Well functioning and beau...
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1890s British Antique Chesterfield Furniture

Materials

Leather

Leather Chesterfield Sofa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This unique Chesterfield living room sofa features rich patina leather, complimented by deep tufts, upholstery buttons, and scrolled arms, while tapered hardwood legs provide a sturd...
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Mid-20th Century 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...
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20th Century English Chesterfield Furniture

Materials

Leather, Wood

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...
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20th Century Chesterfield Furniture

Materials

Cowhide, Leather

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 Furniture

Materials

Leather, Cherry

Ralph Lauren Leather Writers Chair
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on More Details below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and ...
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1990s Chesterfield Furniture

Materials

Leather

Ralph Lauren Leather Writers Chair
Ralph Lauren Leather Writers Chair
$7,196 Sale Price
20% Off
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...
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20th Century English Chesterfield Furniture

Materials

Leather, Wood

Long Chesterfield Sofa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Long chesterfield sofa in blue fabric with tufted seating. Beautiful soft blue coloring adds a pop to this classic style. Please confirm location.
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Mid-20th Century Chesterfield Furniture

Materials

Fabric

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...
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20th Century Chesterfield Furniture

Materials

Cowhide, Leather, Wood

PAIR OF CHESTERFIELD VINTAGE OXBLOOD 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 hand carved frames and matching fo...
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Early 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.