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The original chesterfield company Journal

Leather, frames, fabrics and the practical detail that decides how a Chesterfield actually lives in a room, written by the people who make them.

462 Articles to read
187 Leathers and fabrics
30 Years of making

Latest from the workshop

Practical guidance on leather, frames, sizing and styling, written by the team who build and deliver the sofas.

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Why Coil Sprung Seats Matter in a Chesterfield Sofa

When most people picture a Chesterfield, they think of the deep buttoning, the rolled arms and the rich leather. What sits beneath the surface tends to

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Chesterfield Furniture

How to Compare Leather Swatches Before Making Your Choice

Choosing a handcrafted Chesterfield is exciting, but selecting the right leather can feel surprisingly difficult. Colours often look different on a screen than they do in

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Chesterfield Furniture

Buying a Chesterfield Suite vs Individual Pieces

Furnishing a living room around a Chesterfield is one of those decisions that feels exciting and slightly daunting at the same time. The design is timeless,

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Chesterfield Furniture

Guide to Leather Types Used in Chesterfield Sofas

A Chesterfield sofa is known for its unmistakable design, but what truly defines the look and feel of the piece is the leather it's upholstered in.

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Chesterfield Furniture

Why Handmade Sofas Continue to Command Premium Value

With so many sofas available today, finding one to suit your budget or style has never been easier. From flat-pack furniture to next-day delivery options, convenience

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Chesterfield Furniture

Why Leather Chesterfields Work Well in Multi-Purpose Family Rooms

Modern family rooms have to work harder than ever. They're no longer just spaces for entertaining guests or watching television. Today, they’re home offices, movie-night hubs,

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Chesterfield Furniture

Chesterfield Sofas in Converted Barns and Rural UK Properties

There’s something special about a converted barn or a countryside home. The exposed beams, original stone walls, vaulted ceilings and views across rolling fields create a

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Chesterfield Furniture

Suites vs Sectionals: Which One Shapes Better Living Spaces?

When planning a living room, one of the biggest decisions people face is choosing between traditional sofa suites and sectionals. Both offer comfort, seating and style,

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Chesterfield Furniture

How Sofa Placement Influences Conversation Flow in a Room

It’s easy to think of a sofa as just a place to sit, but where you put it can completely change how a room feels. In

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Chesterfield Furniture

The Link Between Cushion Structure and Sitting Habits

When choosing a sofa or chair, most people focus on what they can immediately see. The colour, the leather, the overall shape. But what really defines

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Chesterfield Furniture

Choosing the Right Seating Depth for Your Chesterfield Sofa

When you’re choosing a Chesterfield sofa, it’s easy to focus on the obvious things first. Colour, leather finish, size, maybe even the leg style. But one

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Chesterfield Furniture

How Leather Reflects Natural vs Artificial Light in Living Spaces

Lighting does more than just brighten a room. It changes how everything in that space looks and feels, especially when it comes to materials like leather.

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See the leather and fabric in your own light

A hide or a weave that reads warm under showroom spots can turn cool beside your own walls and windows. Hold it against the room before you decide.

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Our bestselling Chesterfields

The pieces our customers come back to most, each available in any of our leathers and fabrics.

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Wandsworth Chesterfield Sofa

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London Chesterfield Sofa

London Chesterfield Sofa

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Belchamp Chesterfield Sofa

Belchamp Chesterfield Sofa

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Questions we get asked most

The things people ring us about before they order. If yours is not here, the workshop is happy to talk it through.

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Eight to ten weeks from the day you order. Every piece is built for you rather than pulled off a warehouse shelf, so the frame, the springs and the hide all start after your order is confirmed. We keep you posted at each stage and book the delivery date with you.

Yes. Almost everything is adjustable: overall width, seat depth, arm height, foot style and finish, and whether the back is deep buttoned or plain. Tell us the room and we will tell you what will and will not work in it.

Leather wipes clean and ages into a patina. Fabric is warmer to sit on and comes in far more colours, but needs the right rub count for daily use. We will send swatches of both so you can compare them in the same room before deciding.

Send us the width of the narrowest doorway, the turn at the top of the stairs and any awkward corners. We measure every frame before it leaves and will tell you honestly if a smaller size or a knock down back is the safer choice.

Twenty five years on the frame and the springs, which is where a sofa either lasts or does not. Leather and fabric are covered against manufacturing faults, and we keep a record of every hide we cut so a later repair can be matched.

Yes, in any of our showrooms, and we will happily set aside time so you are not rushed. If you cannot get to one, free swatches and a video call with the team are the next best thing.

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