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!
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
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.
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!
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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!
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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?
There is nothing like a Chesterfield sofa when it comes to adding style and elegance to your home. It’s a traditional, classic design. It can be an eye-catching piece of furniture in your room or it can simply blend in with the rest of your furnishings. For most homes, though, leather Chesterfield sofas are the highlight of the room. These are stunning pieces of furniture with excellent craftsmanship and design.
When choosing between the many styles of leather Chesterfield sofas, there are a few things to keep in mind. First, there is a tremendous selection of leather available for these sofas. You aren’t just limited to browns and blacks. Leather Chesterfield sofas can be found in virtually every shade in the rainbow. In addition, you may want to consider a leather patchwork sofa. These are becoming very popular nowadays and can really add something special to your home.
Second, you will have to wait about a month and a half to get your leather Chesterfield sofa. However, this is certainly a process you don’t want to rush. The workmanship that goes into bespoke furniture is truly amazing, but it does take some time. There are some shops that can finish your sofa faster if you so desire, but sometimes, it’s better just to wait. Keep this time frame in mind when you place your order.
The size of the leather Chesterfield sofa is also something you should consider. The most popular sizes are two and three seaters; however, when you have your sofa custom made, the sky is really the limit. In terms of pricing, you will find that these types of sofas are about the same as high quality leather sofas that you would find in your neighbourhood furniture store. The best thing is that you won’t be seeing your sofa in someone else’s home. It’s your unique personality and inspiration that goes into your new leather Chesterfield sofa.
Finally, if you are having problems deciding exactly what you want your new leather Chesterfield sofa to look like, you can talk with the designers at the bespoke Chesterfield Lounge shop. They will be able to answer all of your questions and give you some guidance, if you need it. Don’t be afraid to use their experience and knowledge. They want their customers satisfied so they will tell others about the gorgeous leather Chesterfield sofas they created! There’s no better marketing than a recommendation from a previous customer!
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Leather Chesterfield sofa can add so much to a home in terms of your own personality and style. You choose the fabric, the size, and the style and for less than you might think, you’ll have a beautiful addition to your home’s decor.
2013 sees a return to classic and traditional items of furniture. The fashion for plastics, P.V.Cs and modern materials has been phasing out and the interior design industry has seen a wonderful return to natural fabrics and solid materials. In kitchens and bathrooms, steel and slate are favoured over tile, ceramic and plastics.
In living areas we are seeing pieces of furniture made of solid woods such as oak, beech and pine taking precedence over flat-packed creations and plastic or contemporary designs.
In sofas we are witnessing a demise in fake leather or faux materials and instead the fashion is for real leather in solid traditional designs or fabrics such as linen, suede, brushed cotton or even velvet.
This is more of a lifestyle choice than a passing phase. People are starting to invest once again in their homes, viewing interior design and furniture as sound investments rather than fashionable accessorising, choosing pieces that will last, family heirlooms and items of value that will resist the passing times instead of cheap IKEA style passing fads.
This craze for traditional furniture has seen the comeback of some of my favourite pieces;
The dresser- in solid wood, this wonderfully homely piece of furniture sits beautifully in a kitchen, living room or open-plan living area for crockery, allowing kitchenware to be displayed rather than concealed behind cupboards.
The trunk- imposing in wood with leather straps and embellishments; once a utilitarian piece of luggage, as standard as our hold-alls or suitcases, the trunk is an elegant box that can be used for any number of uses including an elegant and stylish toy box.
The Chesterfield sofa– never before has this traditional piece seen such wide acknowledgment and appreciation for its versatility, style and effortless elegance. Whether in the ever-popular leather covering or in softer materials and fabrics, its appeal is worldwide and its popularity as the sofa of choice in formal states rooms or in luxurious A-listers apartments is growing.
There is something about how it stands on its solid wooden legs with curling arms that exudes confidence and class and it is an investment with making.
