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.
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 ...
Leather
$10,620 / item
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...
Leather
Chesterfield Oxblood Leather Lounge Chair by Kittinger
By Kittinger Furniture Company
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.
Brass
Italian Contemporary Light Creamy Velvet and Black Wood Bedroom Armchair
Located in Scandicci, Florence
Beautiful armchair upholstered with light creamy velvet using the capitonnè technique. It is designed and handcrafted by us with structure in solid wood, legs and armrests. You can c...
Wood
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...
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....
Leather, Cherry
1970s, vintage armchair with footstool, black furniture leather.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, vintage armchair with footstool. Original black furniture leather, dark burgundy color wood. Original good condition: no smells,...
Leather, Wood
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...
Leather, Beech
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 ...
Leather, Wood
$3,406 / set
H 27.56 in W 43.31 in D 35.44 in
Pair of Vintage Distressed Brown Leather Chesterfield Club Tub Armchairs
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of Vintage distressed brown leather chesterfield club tub armchairs. A gorgeous pair with buttoned buttons, typical chesterfiel...
Leather
$2,880Sale Price / set|57% Off
H 33 in W 33 in D 41 in
Overstuffed Italian Leather Lounge Chair & Ottoman
By Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An overstuffed leather chair and ottoman in the style of De Pas, D'Urbino & Lomazzi. Camel leather chair features a back bolster with surrounding l...
Leather
$4,560 / item
H 31.5 in W 29.93 in D 29.53 in
Contemporary Armchair Offered in Velvet with Back Curved Lines
Located in New York, NY
The front of this armchair is composed as a verse, with a smooth seat, backrest and legs. The scene is set for the explosion of the chorus, bursting from its quilted back, infused with detailed seaming and exuberant curved lines...
Velvet, Wood
$2,657 / set
H 42.72 in W 20.08 in D 23.23 in
FOUR STUNNING VINTAGE OXBLOOD LEATHER HiGH BACK CHESTERFIELD DINING CHAIRS
By Chesterfield
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...
Leather, Hardwood
$3,672Sale Price|20% Off
H 37.41 in W 35.44 in D 34.26 in
Art Deco Club Armchair in Hand-Patinated Cognac Leather
Located in Darmstadt, DE
A superb club armchair crafted in the style of 1930s French Art Deco design. Upholstered in hand-patinated cognac-brown sheep leather, the chair combines classic proportions with lux...
Leather, Sheepskin, Beech
$6,132 / set
H 34.26 in W 29.53 in D 28.55 in
Pair of Restored Antique Art Deco Hand Dyed Cigar Brown Leather Club Armchairs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very well made pair of Antique Art Deco club armchairs, hand dyed this one of a kind cigar brown colour with solid English oak cabriolet legs ...
Leather, Oak
Early Ekornes Leather Lounge Chair w/ Ottoman Norway
By Ekornes, Ekornes Stressless
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A very early Ekornes black leather lounge chair and ottoman with swiveling chrome base and buttons to the cushions . This chair is adjustable giving you plenty of comfort with it's s...
Chrome
$3,202
H 31.89 in W 26.19 in D 26.38 in
VINTAGE HAND DYED CIGAR BROWN LEATHER TUB CLUB ARMCHAiR HAND STUDDED UPHOLSTERY
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely hand made in England hand dyed Cigar Brown leather tub club armchair Please note the delivery f...
Leather
Art Deco Club Armchair .
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
Art Deco club armchair from 1940 Every piece of furniture that leaves our workshop from the beginning to the end is subjected to manual renovation, s...
Upholstery
A Club Chair, Upholstered in Striped Fabric
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A superb modern club chair, upholstered in striped fabric. Also available in COM. Fast shipping worldwide.
Beech, Oak
Skirted Upholstered Club Chair, Customizable
By John Ortiz
Located in Greenwich, CT
Our Madison chair features a t-cushion and loose pillow back for additional comfort. The chair is framed in maple and birch. Price does not include fabric. Fabric shown is for imag...
Upholstery, Maple
$12,265 / set
H 29.93 in W 37.8 in D 38.59 in
Pair of Round Leaning Club Chairs, Upholstered in Pure Alpaca
By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Jacques Adnet, (after) Jean Michel Frank, Jules Leleu
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
Superb pair of round, leaning modern club chairs, upholstered in pure Alpaca fabric. High quality handmade beech frames and upholstered in a soft, golden brown, premium 100% alpaca ...
Alpaca, Wood
1920s Authentic Swedish Chesterfield Patinated Tan Brown Leather
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
This elegant 1920s Chesterfield armchair originates from Sweden and is upholstered in rich tan brown leather. The chair features the iconic Chesterfield design with deep button tufti...
Leather, Grasscloth, Beech
Sold
H 27 in W 63 in D 31 in
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 ...
Leather
Sold
H 45.5 in W 32 in D 35 in
Pair of Vintage Georgian Chesterfield Style Leather Wing Back Lounge Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original Vintage Condition Dimensions: 45.50”H x 32”W x 35” D Seat Height 18.50”
Leather
English Chesterfield Style Italian Leather Reclining Lounge Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original Condition Materials: Italian Leather Style: English Chesterfield
Leather
Sold
H 29.93 in W 34.65 in D 31.5 in
Pair 1940s Swedish Tufted Club Chair 'Chesterfield Model' Tan Brown Worn Leather
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Pair absolutely fantastic and beautiful authentic ' Chesterfield model' club chairs made in Sweden in the 1940s. The great vintage / antique patina what gives these chairs their abso...
Leather, Beech
Sold
H 26.5 in W 32 in D 29 in
Danish Chesterfield Style Tufted Lounge Chair in Charcoal Leather, circa 1950
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Very nice chesterfield style tub chair made in Denmark around the early 1950's in beechwood and a a charcoal/black leather that remains supple. No rips or tears. Leather decorated wi...
Leather, Beech
Sold
H 28.35 in W 27.17 in D 25.6 in
Pair Late 19th Century Swedish Tan / Brown Nailed Leather Lounge / Club Chairs
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Absolutely unique and stunning pair authentic club / lounge / cigar chairs from the late 19th century made in Sweden. The great vintage / antique patina gives these chairs their abso...
Leather, Cotton, Grasscloth, Beech
Sold
H 31.5 in W 32.68 in D 37.6 in
Pair of Chesterfield Tufted Heritage Brown Suede Leather Lounge Armchairs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning pair of, vintage suede leather lounge armchairs with rare chesterfield tufting A very well made, decorative and extrem...
Leather, Suede, Teak
Vintage Brown Leather Chesterfield Club Chair, England circa 1950-60
Located in Round Top, TX
Vintage leather chesterfield style club arm chair. Upholstered in studded button-stitched leather, loose seat cushion. Sold in original vintage condition with wear, scuffs, scratches, creases, crackled/distress to leather resulting in aged patina. Measure: Seat Height: 17.5" Please refer to professional photos for clear understanding of color, condition and details. With over 37 years of experience selling European antiques, our brick-and-mortar storefront, Round Top Ranch...
Leather
Pair of English Cigar Leather Channel Back Lounge Club Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Distinctive pair of weathered cigar leather lounge chairs, club chairs, or armchairs. The chairs feature a channel tufted seat having gracefully rolled English arms in the front. The generous seat has a fitted loose seat cushion with a thick, deep pad. The borders have patinated brass tack nail head trim. The brown leather has faded into a caramel tone with a lovely worn patina. The chairs were constructed on a large scale with an English chesterfield style profile supported by short splayed legs. Provenance: From the estate of designer Christian Audigier...
Brass
Sold
H 26.78 in W 30.32 in D 28.35 in
1940's Swedish Chesterfield Model Tufted Chair with Brown Vintage Patina Leather
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Absolutely fantastic and beautiful authentic club chair from the 1940's made in Sweden. The great vintage / antique patina what gives the chair her absolutely unique patina, true th...
Leather, Beech
Pair of Chesterfield-Style Tufted Leather Wingback Lounge Chairs
Located in Norwalk, CT
A handsome pair of 20th century wingback lounge chairs in the Chesterfield style. In tufted and tacked rich wine-maroon leather, with shaped stained beech legs. These plush chairs...
Leather, Beech