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
Sofa / Couch Chesterfield Luxury Baroque Style Design Velvet Red Alcantara Look
Located in Berlin, DE
Exclusive Chesterfield sofa with ottoman in beautiful velvet / alkantara look.
Category
20th Century English Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Velvet
$1,420 Sale Price
45% Off
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...
Category
20th Century Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Cowhide
Red Cowhide Leather Chesterfield Side/Coffee Table with Glass Top
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered here is this beautiful red leather Chesterfield side/coffee table with a glass top.
This stunning Chesterfield piece is a fantastic addition for any enthusiast! Made from g...
Category
20th Century Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Cowhide, Leather
An Early 20th Century Chesterfield Sofa
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
Pair of Mid-century bedside cabinets by Heal's of London. Satinwood veneered with original brass handles.
Category
Early 20th Century English Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Leather
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Wood, Fabric, Wool
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)
Category
1950s Vintage Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Leather
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...
Category
20th Century Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Cowhide
Miniature Painted Union Jack Leather Chesterfield Sofa – Vintage British Style
Located in Morristown, NJ
Late 20th/Early 21st c. a striking handcrafted miniature Chesterfield sofa, meticulously designed with a distressed dark navy leather exterior and a hand-painted Union Jack motif. Me...
Category
1990s English Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Brass
Antique Desk Swivel Captains Chair
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautiful traditional shipping era swivel Chippendale desk chair. The Captain's Chair, with the modern addition of a turn and tilt mechanism. The comfortable desk chair is in its ori...
Category
1890s English Antique Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
$1,514 Sale Price
20% Off
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 Furniture
Materials
Leather
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...
Category
1960s British Vintage Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Leather
Original Chesterfield Vintage Brown Three Seat Sofa
Located in Berlin, DE
We are delighted to offer this stunning rare handmade in England brown leather 3-seat, sofa. Where to begin! This sofa is absolute eye candy from every angle, it has the original lea...
Category
20th Century Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Leather
$2,177 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Chesterfield Carved Hardwood
Oxblood Leather Armchairs 2
Located in Berlin, DE
We are delighted to offer you this stunning pair of Chesterfield carver armchairs in oxblood leather with hand carved frames. The chairs are a lovely find and in original condition throughout, both are buttoned and look glorious from every angle Ideally suited as occasional or luxury office...
Category
20th Century English Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Leather
Fully Restored Hand Dyed Bordeaux Leather Chesterfield Suite Armchair
Sofa
By Chesterfield
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...
Category
20th Century English Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Leather
Vintage Chesterfield Sofa Cognac / brown Leather Mounted with Numerous Buttons
Located in Berlin, DE
This original beautifully preserved Cognac leather three-seat sofa is very masculine. Coil sprung feather filled cushions - Vintage Cognac leather Chest...
Category
20th Century English Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Leather
$2,366 Sale Price
20% Off
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 Furniture
Materials
Leather
$3,274 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Chesterfield Vintage Brown Leather Wingback Georgian Armchair with Horse hair
Located in Berlin, DE
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage Georgian H-framed Chesterfield wingback armchair in brown leather A lovely Armchair, full of vintage charm and character, we ha...
Category
20th Century English Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Leather
$1,476 Sale Price
50% Off
Original Vintage Chesterfield Set Three-Seat Sofa and 2 Armchairs
Located in Berlin, DE
This Chesterfield leather set consists of an elegant 3-seater sofa and two matching armchairs, creating a luxurious and timeless charm. The pieces feature the signature Chesterfield ...
Category
20th Century English Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Leather
$2,840 Sale Price
60% Off
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 Furniture
Materials
Leather
$4,826 / item
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 Furniture
Materials
Leather
$2,728 Sale Price
20% Off
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 Furniture
Materials
Leather, Walnut
VINTAGE TAN BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD TUFTED BARON FOOTSTOOL PART OF SUiTE
By Chesterfield
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...
Category
20th Century English Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
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 Furniture
Materials
Leather
Vintage Brown Leather Tufted Chesterfield Wingback Armchair Original, circa 1880
Located in Berlin, DE
We are proud to have this stunning vintage Chesterfield brown leather choir chair for sale. This chair is a real tour de force, it has absolutely everythin...
Category
20th Century English Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Leather
$1,420 Sale Price
54% Off
One of a Kind Fully Restored Hardwood Chesterfield Captains Directors Armchair
By Chesterfield
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...
Category
20th Century English Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
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...
Category
1870s English Antique Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Leather
Brown cowhide leather chesterfield armchair in English style on wheels
Located in Harderwijk, NL
This brown cowhide leather chesterfield armchair is a timeless addition to almost any interior and stands on wheels, making it easy to move. The armchair has a classic finish with de...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Cowhide, Leather
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 Furniture
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...
Category
1960s Belgian Vintage Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
1920s Vintage Chesterfield Furniture
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 Furniture
Materials
Leather, Beech
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 Furniture
Materials
Cowhide, 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 Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
Chesterfield leather swivel armchair italy 1980s
Located in Cantù, IT
Chesterfield leather swivel armchair italy 1980s
Category
20th Century Italian Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Leather
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 Furniture
Materials
Leather, Oak
$5,118 / set
New Contemporary Art Deco Wool
Silk Textured Carpet
Located in Dallas, TX
31042 Contemporary Art Deco Rug, 06'08 x 10'00. This stunning contemporary Art Deco rug showcases a masterful blend of linear geometric art forms, rendered in a sophisticated palette...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Wool, Silk
$4,368 Sale Price
20% Off
Zabihi Collection Vintage Turkish Oushak
Located in New York, NY
A one-of-a-kind vintage Turkish Oushak decorative throw rug.
3'5'' x 5'4''
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Wool
$1,600 Sale Price
20% Off
Dark brown chesterfield ottoman in cowhide leather
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered here is this elegant and graceful dark brown Chesterfield footstool made of cowhide leather. A leather footstool, also known as a hocker, turns your already comfortable armch...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Cowhide, Leather
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 Furniture
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
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...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Leather, Teak
New Modern Light Gray Turkish Oushak Rug with Transitional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
53949 New Modern Light Gray Turkish Oushak Rug, 09'02 x 13'00. This exquisite hand-knotted wool Turkish Oushak rug exemplifies the elegance and serenity of modern design while drawin...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Wool
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 Furniture
Materials
Leather, Cherry
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 Furniture
Materials
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 Furniture
Materials
Leather
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 Furniture
Materials
Leather
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 Furniture
Materials
Leather, Cherry
New Contemporary Oushak Carpet with Traditional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
80840 New Vintage-Inspired Modern Oushak Runner, 02'07 x 11'07. This hand-knotted wool vintage-style modern Oushak rug runner from Pakistan is a tribute to the centuries-old weaving ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Wool
$1,791 Sale Price
30% Off
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 Furniture
Materials
Leather
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 Furniture
Materials
Leather
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 Furniture
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...
Category
Mid-19th Century British Antique Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Leather
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 Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
Set consisting of a chesterfield sofa and armchair made of cowhide leather
Located in Harderwijk, NL
This great chesterfield set, consisting of a sofa and armchair, is made of cowhide leather and can easily be placed in both classic and modern interiors. It is a perfect addition for...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Cowhide, Leather
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 Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood, Cherry
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 Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
$3,106 / item
Large English Chesterfield Sofa of Tufted Leather from the Edwardian Era
Located in Austin, TX
A fine, large Chesterfield sofa upholstered in original patinated chestnut leather from the Edwardian era - featuring a deep button-tufted back, scroll arms, comfortable fitted (and ...
Category
Early 20th Century English Chesterfield Furniture
Materials
Metal
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 Furniture
Materials
Leather
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 Furniture
Materials
Cowhide, 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 Furniture
Materials
Leather
$2,214 Sale Price / set
44% Off
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 Furniture
Materials
Cowhide, Leather, Wood
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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