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Prime Minister David Cameron with Hugh Grant

The iconic Midland Hotel totally refurbished its French restaurant and Living Ventures had a parallel aim to get a star for their all new ‘Manchester House’!

What a laudable and honourable thing it is to quest for recognition for the charming, warm and ambient city that is Manchester. Both Living Ventures & The Midland have bough chesterfield sofas from our factory and we watched with avid interest and support (for both) from the comfort of our luxury leather sofas.

We often see TV programmes these days telling us about the ‘powerhouse’ that is the South East. The fact that LONDON leads the way in every calling. But cities like Birmingham, Leeds, Bristol, Edinburgh and primarily Manchester have worked and striven to be 21st century cosmopolitan cities. The fantastic efforts that have been made by councils, and surely mean that some recognition should be forthcoming.  Hey even the BBC have come here to live! We don’t need a Michelin Star but we sure deserve one! If Michelin don’t get that…. then may be it’s they who are out of step with the times.

Our chesterfields can be seem in the Midland Suite that was used by Prime Minister – David Cameron during the Tory Conference. He needed something special to sit on during his long meetings!

Prime Minister David Cameron chatting with Hugh Grant on the Wellesley sofa in The Midland Hotel.

To request a sample of this leather or for more information on your furniture needs please contact us at [email protected]

Kate Middleton, our stylish Princess!

We have proudly named this stunning sofa after our Princess, Kate Middleton, the Dutchess of Cambridge.

The Middleton sofa is an elegant, timeless beauty of classic proportions. Designed to be slim, luxurious, versatile and eye-catching this sofa suite is pleasant on the eye and will compliment any traditional or modern residence. People often admire the Middleton’s sleek lines, strong curves and ageless good looks.

The photo of the chesterfield sofa is shown in Deluxe Old Saddle Teak.  It is also available in a wide range of different leathers and it can also me made in fabric by request.

For the finishing touches, we offer solid wooden feet on our Chesterfield sofas that come in mahogany colour. We can also offer a natural, coloured, yew or oak finish if required. These give an authentic visual finish to the base of your furniture.

A prime example of British manufacturing at its best!

World wide delivery, for more information go to http://www.chesterfieldlounge.co.uk/delivery/

To request a sample of this leather or for more information on your furniture needs please contact us at [email protected]

Chesterfield and Beyond

The Chesterfield sofa conjures images of formally attired gentlemen sequestered in a dark paneled study, sipping brandy and smoking cigars. Throughout history the Chesterfield sofa has come to represent many things to different people. The Victorian era saw the Chesterfield as the key piece in living rooms, where gentlemen relaxed while their wives sat in chairs crafting needlepoint. Since the 19th century, it has been linked with Freudian psychoanalysis, as Sigmund Freud originally used a sofa during his hypnosis sessions with patients. Flash forward two centuries and find yourself seated in a sumptuous red leather Chesterfield in a dark corner of a local coffeehouse or wine bar.
Throughout the years, Chesterfield sofas have graced the palaces of royalty, prominent business offices, hotels, restaurants, gentleman’s clubs and luxurious private homes. Today the Chesterfield is synonymous with elegance and class in interiors all over the world, of every architectural and decorating style. Regardless of what it represents to many, the Chesterfield steadfastly remains the sofa that embodies the perfect blend of comfort and sophistication.
The Chesterfield sofa, however, has a somewhat uncertain history. This icon of the furniture world is widely thought to have been commissioned by, and consequently named in honor of, the fourth Earl of Chesterfield, Philip Dormer Stanhope, in the 18th century. Aside from being a much-admired politician and writer, the suave Earl was a known trendsetter. When the Earl requested a cabinetmaker to construct a piece of furniture that would allow a gentleman to sit upright in the utmost of comfort, thus was the inception of the Chesterfield sofa with its characteristic deep buttoned upholstery, rolled arms, equal back and arm height and nail head trim. There has never been any solid confirmation of this noble beginning.

These days Chesterfield sofas are everywhere, mixed with modern or traditional furnishings, covered in leather or the union jack, lets just call it like it is… Chesterfield’s are once again trendy.  The Lytham Sofa from Lee Jofa is a nod to the Chesterfield with its deep button back but it’s been streamlined for todays living.  The striking thing about this piece is the use of curves to define its overall shape. First there is the curve from the middle out to each end. Then there is the gentle slope of the back rest as it flows down into the
 arms, certainly a departure from the even height of the back and arm of the Chesterfield.  The arms of the sofa embrace curvature thereby supporting the overall design theme.

Written by Mr Bar, Via bill bar, Furniture Trend Alert

The photo of the chesterfield sofa is shown in Vintage Antique Green leather. To request a sample of this leather or for more information on your furniture needs please contact us at [email protected]

Chesterfield tub chair

Bruce tub chair

 

Elegant and tall with simple yet sleek detailing. The Bruce chesterfield tub chair comes with beautifully crafted wooden legs and stands firm and proud for all to see.

Built on a solid foundation of glued, screwed and dowelled hard-wood frames, using the highest quality leathers. All of our leathers are hand selected, carefully matched and individually cut hides cutomised to make your furniture.

The Bruce chesterfield tub chair measures ‘width 81cm x depth 73cm x height 79cm’

The Bruce model is also available in a 2 seater chesterfield sofa, which measures ‘width 153cm x depth 73cm x height 79cm’. This simple yet adroit seat of learning is an ideal chair or sofa to attend to serious thinking and philosophical contemplation. A ‘real’ pleasure to sit on.

The photo of the chesterfield tub chair is shown in Deluxe Old English Saddle Buckle which can be bought direclty from us here at Chesterfield Lounge at only £995.

The Bruce chesterfield tub chair is also available in Vingtage antique leathers in a wide range of colours, which we hand coloured finish once upholstered on the frames of the furniture.

We offer solid wooden feet on our all Chesterfield sofas and chairs that come in mahogany colour as standard. We can also offer a natural, coloured, yew or oak finish if required. These give an authentic visual finish to the base of your furniture.

The Bruce chesterfield tub chair is individually hand studded with antiqued studs as standard. Where applicable, we stud all of our chesterfield furniture, with individual nails, one by one. This method lasts longer and provides a more elegant finish to the piece. Our standard studs are finished in a gun metal Antique brown, as shown in the photo. You can however request Nickel silver or Brass and an alternative.

The Bruce chesterfield tub chair is tightly upholstered with a fixed high quality foam seat cushion.

All our furniture is custom made to order in England

For more information please contact us at [email protected], we would be more than happy to assist you with your furniture needs.

The Royal chesterfield sofa in fabric

This sofa utilises the flared arms once again but this time incorporates a fixed flat seat. It is raised slightly and placed on lovely short legs which add a certain dimension and accentuate the seating arrangement.

Sumptuous and grand arms flow around the back of the sofa giving it once again that unmistakeable feel and appearance. An extraordinary appearance. Elegant and tall with simple yet sleek detailing. The Royal chesterfield sofa and chair comes with beautifully crafted wooden legs and stands firm and proud for all to see.

Photo of 3 seater Royal chesterfield sofa shown in Scriva Plum fabric costs £2455 and can be delivered world wide.

  • Hand Selected, carefully matched and individually cut hides or in Deluxe Scriva Plum fabric.
  • Solid Hardwood frame glued & dowelled
  • Hardwood bun feet stained in mahogany as standard: optional natural, dark oak or yew
  • Individually cross-tied sprung seat and back.
  • Quality fibre seat as standard: optional foam, feather & foam or buttoned seat.
  • Individually hand studded antiqued studs as standard: optional nickled or brassed.
  • Plain front border as standard: optional single or double buttoned.
  • Made in England

The chesterfield sofa is available in many leather and fabric colours. For more information contact us at Chesterfield Lounge by telephone on 0044 161 818 2480 or by email at [email protected]

 

Happy Valentine’s Day Ladies! George Clooney on a chesterfield chaise sofa

It might not be surprising that a recent poll revealed that George Clooney was the winner in a U.K. poll asking people who would make the best Valentine’s Day date.

But things take a turn when you learn that the organization asking the question was Madame Tussauds. Yep — the “choose your dream date” question came straight from the wax museum people. The winner was George Clooney, so they stuck him out in the street, sitting on a sofa, so people could snuggle up to him.

And snuggle up they did. They caressed. They cajoled. They grinned and sighed. They allowed people with cameras to take their pictures.

Happy Valentine’s Day, ladies! Enjoy your moment with Wax George Clooney as he stares unnervingly at nothing, ignoring your efforts to kiss and charm him. Wax George Clooney will certainly look good in your later photos, but he probably won’t put the moves on you, so you need to be prepared to be assertive.

The upside of all this is that he’s really no more indifferent than Real George Clooney who, if you’re anything like me, still hasn’t called. Granted, Wax George Clooney is less likely to playfully engage in practical joke wars with Matt Damon and Brad Pitt, and it’s possible that some of the charm of any charismatic man is lost when he never blinks and instead appears to be an undead creature awaiting Dr. Frankenstein’s powers of reanimation, but you must admit, he looks pretty good.

But no WGC is as wonderful as the WGC whose picture was taken in London last November (London seems to have several Wax George Clooneys on call). For whatever reason, Madame Tussauds decided that the best way to mark four Thanksgivings in office for President Barack Obama was to place Obama in a Thanksgiving dinner scene with Wax George Clooney, Wax Morgan Freeman, and Wax Rihanna. (Wax Morgan Freeman: “Take the picture. This wax turkey isn’t going to eat itself.”)

Written By Linda Holmes

Via http://www.npr.org/blogs

 

A VERY thrifty fashionista! Keira Knightley recycles her prom princess wedding dress AGAIN as she attends charity gala with rocker hubby James Righton

She’s one of the world’s highest-earning actresses, with a wardrobe no-doubt stacked to the brim with envy-inducing outfits and designers the world over desperate to dress her.

But Keria Knightley proved herself to be one very thrifty fashionista indeed by appearing to recycle her Rodarte wedding dress yet again as she attended a charity gala on Tuesday night. 

Forgoing a showstopping new ensemble in favour of her favoured trusty strapless number, the 28-year-old beauty looked every inch the fairytale princess as she posed up a storm on the red carpet at the 2013 SeriousFun Gala at the London Roundhouse.

Keira Knightley on a chesterfield sofa

 

The gorgeous couple cosied up on a sofa as they sipped champagne at the charity do.

Marking the third time she has worn the pale pink gown to a high-profile event, the Atonement star gave her dress a festive twist by teaming it with a striking sheer overlay with pretty cream beading on the collar and cuffs.

The actress completed her red carpet look by teaming the striking midi ballgown with gold strappy heels, while opting for dramatic smokey eyes and wearing her brunette locks hanging in loose waves around her shoulders as she posed alongside her rocker husband, James Righton of band The Klaxons, at the event.

It’s little wonder Keira is so attached to the Rodarte dress, with the prom princess gown featuring a dazzling full skirt and a flattering form-fitting bodice to show off her naturally svelte frame. 

Eagle-eyed fashion editors spotted the dress Keira wore at her South of France wedding to James this summer bore a striking resemblence to a pretty Rodarte gown she showcased at a pre-BAFTA party back in 2008.

However, Keira made it look quite different for her wedding, with a white Chanel tweed jacket, bare legs and ballet pumps.

The pair tied the knot at the town hall in Mazan, a small town around 12 miles from Marseilles in front of just 11 guests in May 2013.

Speaking to NME about their nuptials, James recently said: ‘It was the greatest day ever, it was fantastic. We’re still high from it. It was about two weeks ago, it was a big party.

‘I just fell in love with someone who happens to be amazing. We had a beautiful wedding and there was a lot of love.’

Also attending the 2013 SeriousFun London Gala on Tuesday night were the likes of tennis ace Boris Becker and his wife Lily and singers James Blunt and Kate Nash.

Written By Louise Saunders

Via Mail Online PUBLISHED: 20:35 GMT, 3 December 2013

Chesterfield sofas and armchairs are available in the cracked wax black leather and many other leather and fabric at Chesterfield Lounge. For more information contact us at [email protected]

 

 

Living Room Inspiration, Too Good to Pass Up

Now that we have the star of the show, I have enjoyed playing around with a mood board for inspiration for the living room that works around our new chesterfield sofa.

These mood boards are just that – inspiration. Besides the sofa and a couple of kudo horns from here in South Africa, we don’t own anything else shown on the board. So don’t be surprised if the final result isn’t an exact match.

You may have noticed that I am drawn towards decorating with blues, greens, and grays – and somehow a Michelle Armas painting seems to find it’s way in to every mood board so far. Seriously, that woman is talented! I thought this painting was a great choice for color inspiration but, sadly, it looks like it is no longer available.


Half of the living room with be torn down in the midst of our renovation but we do plan to update the fireplace and built-ins with a few DIY projects. Our list includes:

To – Do:
Scrape popcorn ceilings
Install new hardwood flooring
Paint (or stain) brick fireplace (more on this later!)
Build wooden shelves for built-ins and remove glass front doors.
Repaint walls, ceiling, built-ins, trim and doors
Replace ceiling fan
Replace mantel
Bring in art, curtains, etc.

I love the way this room is heading but I’m a little stumped on what to do with our tall brick fireplace. I’m getting my thoughts together and will be asking for your advice soon!

Too Good to Pass Up

Y’all! We bought a sofa this weekend! Sight unseen, never sat on, clear across the world but we I just fell in love over a computer screen!

chesterfield sofa

I wasn’t even considering a sofa like this for our living room. I have always loved chesterfields (even more after admiring my friend, Jenn’s, new addition!) but never thought I could afford one or be lucky enough to run across one. But this past week, I found a Craigslist ad for this sexy, tufted, extra large, sofa that has now changed all of my plans! It’s in brand new condition, rarely used, and (in my opinion) will only get better with age!

I know finding a great deal on Craigslist is nothing new, but Texarkana’s Craigslist NEVER has anything good! So when I saw this Pottery Barn Grand Chesterfield Sofa pop up for almost half price, I had to act quick!! Our lovely Aunt Nancy went to scope it out, did all the negotiating for us and he’ll even be waiting for us in our living room when we get home (thanks again, Nancy)! I’m so in love and can’t wait to see this piece in person! Here is some inspiration photos of some sexy chesterfields strutting their stuff!

chesterfield sofa in brown leather
chesterfield sofa

 

chesterfield sofa
chesterfield sofa

 

My brain is filled with ideas for our living room mood board that now includes this sofa! Check back soon to see how he fits in!
Tell me about your Craigslist surprises!  Anyone have a chesterfield they love? Or bought a couch before without seeing or sitting on it?
Written by Laura Orr
Via Laura Orr Interiors
View a wide range of chesterfield sofas and armchairs , custom made to order in England at Chesterfield Lounge. Contact us at [email protected]

Olivia Wilde on a Chesterfield Queen Anne chair

Olivia Wilde on chesterfield Queen Anne wing chair

 

Olivia Wilde is sat on a traditonal chesterfield Queen Anne high back wing chair.

The chair is shown in Vintage antique green leather.

The Queen Anne chair is available from Chesterfield Lounge at £895, world wide delivery.