Chesterfield sofas – arrangements, products, inspirations

Chesterfield sofa is a model well known to everyone. It is very characteristic, with strong quilting, soft seat and comfortable backrest. Our customers choose English style quite often, which we are happy about as our offer includes many models of Chesterfield-type sofas that we are really proud of. We combine classic style from 50s and 60s with modern design, and each sofa model in this style is an absolute winner.

A short history of Chesterfield sofas

According to literature, it was Philip Dormer Stanhope, 4th Earl of Chesterfield, who was responsible for creating first sofa of this type. He lived between 1694 and 1773, and it was him who designed the first quilted leather sofa. It was incredibly original and it charmed everyone who looked at it. Similar to modern days’ Chesterfield, it was quilted with buttons, had short legs and wide armrests. Durable fabric was a priority for the Earl, and he focused on the quality of the fabric when he was overseeing the process of making the sofa.  Back then, leather was a fabric very much in fashion and elegant. Furniture upholstered with leather was a symbol of great taste and true wealth. 

What characterises Chesterfield sofas?

This type of furniture is incredible in all the aspects. Regardless of where they appear, they always create quite a buzz – in a good way, of course. They add a lot of character, elegance and timeless design to any interior. Comfortable, quilted backrest and armrests. Soft seat and stunning upholstery fabrics. Colour scheme that allows you to choose something low-key (for example, a grey 3-seater Chesterfield sofa) or something a bit crazy, such as yellow Chester chaise lounge. It's one, characteristic feature would definitely be its bold and strong quilting. Thanks to this, the whole look of the sofa is spectacular and choosing this type of sofa will guarantee a successful arrangement of a living room, beauty salon or home library.

What interiors are a good match for Chesterfield sofas? 

It seems that this type of sofa is not for everyone, which we tend to agree with. We don’t think that it would work well in Scandinavian style. It has a very bold look, while Scandinavian style is characterised by peacefulness, harmony and delicate, low-key accents. Modern style would be a great background for comfortable Chesterfield sofa and it would be easy to match it with such an interior. It could become the heart of a spacious living room or a place for customers waiting for a beauty treatment. Yes, this model will be perfect for all beauty salons and we can definitely say that it is the most popular model when it comes to all types of boutiques and beauty salons. 

Which fabrics are Chesterfield sofas upholstered with nowadays?

Our customers regard highly Chesterfield sofas in eco leather. They are very functional and easy to keep clean. They work well in day rooms, or when you have small kids and pets at home. We know that you also like this type of fabric for offices and beauty salons. However, this is not all that we offer, and we’ve also introduced velour quilted sofas, which our customers simply love. Slightly shimmering fabric texture allows you to create an interior that will be elegant, but at the same time fashionable and functional. Our wide colour scheme means that you can choose a suitable sofa for your home or office. The most important thing is that the fabric has a high class of abrasiveness and doesn’t pill – in a nutshell, it has to be durable. 

Classic Chesterfield sofas for modern and industrial interiors

We know for certain that a quilted sofa will work in classic and modern rooms. You send us a lot of photos showing us how versatile pieces of furniture such as 2-seater Chesterfield sofas or Chester chaise lounge are.  You use them in your day rooms and then add a comfortable, upholstered armchair from the same furniture line to your 2-seater Chesterfield sofa. If you have even more space, you can create a really presentable living room set by matching Chester upholstered chaise lounge with a 3-seater sofa. However, these sofa models will definitely work best in interiors in industrial or loft styles. Wide armrests, bold quilting and generous colour scheme allow you to create a room with a truly royal feel to it. 

Our next recommendation is Karin velour sofa, which you like to choose for your home comfort zones, but not only. They are also very popular in offices, beauty salons or even law firms. Its look refers to Chesterfield style, but it is subtler and offers many possibilities. Slightly shimmering velour emphasises its style and adds a touch of cosy, but at the same time stylish feel.

Chesterfield Modern – a modern variation 

A sofa on golden legs is something that our customers have been requesting for a long time. We wanted to meet these demands and we’ve introduced a beautiful line of furniture to our collection – Chesterfield Modern. A light sofa on tall, golden legs guarantees a successful furniture choice for a day room or workplace. This model, similar to classic Chesterfield sofa, can be bought to be used at home, but not only. It will also work well in beauty salons, offices and boutiques. This comfortable sofa with soft seat, comfortable backrest and wide armrests offers a feeling of comfort at a really high level. 

In the same furniture line, you will find a 2-seater and a 3-seater sofa, as well as an armchair. By combining these elements, you can create an incredibly fashionable and elegant living room set. The colour scheme is very generous and if you are not afraid of colours, then you could go for mustard Chesterfield Modern sofa. For people who like low-key tones, we have a grey sofa from the same line or one in blue colour.

Fashionable and comfortable – this is what Chesterfield sofas are like

We would like to summarise this blog entry with two words that definitely show the true spirit of Chesterfield sofas. Firstly, they are fashionable, because their shape and look is timeless. Quilting, decorative features, colour scheme – they will always work with modern trends and design. Comfortable – because Chesterfield sofas have been designed so they not only fulfil our aesthetic requirements, but also the physical ones by ensuring correct body posture. Wide armrests, comfortable seat filled with foam and well-profiled backrest guarantee comfort at a really high level.