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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.
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Practical guidance on leather, frames, sizing and styling, written by the team who build and deliver the sofas.
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Chesterfield Chairs with Ottomans: A Match Made in Comfort Heaven
When it comes to relaxation, few things rival the feeling of sinking into a plush armchair and kicking your feet up. Add a classic Chesterfield chair
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How to Style a Chesterfield Sofa Bed in a Home Office or Study
In today’s world, versatility is everything and that extends to how we design our living spaces too. Whether you work from home full time, have a
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Elegant Ways to Style Your Chesterfield Chaise Sofa
There’s something effortlessly glamorous about a Chesterfield chaise sofa. With its deep button tufting, rolled arm detail and elongated shape, it brings both classic charm and
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Chesterfield Sofa Colors: What Your Choice Says About You
We all know a Chesterfield sofa isn’t just any sofa, it’s a piece that carries style, history and personality. But while most people focus on the
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Distressed vs. Full Grain: Choosing the Right Leather for Your Chesterfield
When you invest in a leather Chesterfield, you’re not just buying furniture, you’re bringing home a piece of craftsmanship, history and timeless style. But here’s where
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Top 5 Chesterfield Sofa Styles for Different Home Decor Themes
A Chesterfield sofa is a timeless furniture piece that effortlessly blends elegance, sophistication and comfort. With its signature deep button tufting, rolled arms and luxurious upholstery,
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Leather Couch Trends: What’s Hot in Interior Design Right Now
Leather couches have always been a staple in interior design, exuding sophistication, durability and timeless appeal. But now, they are getting a fresh update, moving beyond
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Chesterfield Sofas for Cozy Cottage Living Rooms
There’s something undeniably charming about cottage living rooms. They’re warm, inviting and full of character. Whether nestled in the countryside or styled to bring the essence
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Choosing the Right Lighting to Complement Your Leather Chesterfield Sofa
A leather Chesterfield sofa is not just a piece of furniture but it’s a statement. Its timeless design and luxurious texture instantly upgrade any space. But
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The Best Chesterfield Chair Styles for Compact Apartments
If you’re living in a small apartment, you know how tricky it can be to find furniture that’s both stylish and practical. You want something that
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The Best Chesterfield Sofa Colors to Brighten Up Neutral Spaces
When it comes to decorating, neutral spaces offer a calm, timeless backdrop. But sometimes, all those beige, gray, or cream tones can feel a bit too
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Styling with Chesterfield Chairs: From Classic to Contemporary
Chesterfield chairs have been an essential part of interior design for decades because of its classic beauty and sophistication. Chesterfield chairs effortlessly add a touch of
Free swatch service
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.
- Five leather or fabric swatches posted free
- Advice from the team who cut and stitch them
- A written quote whenever you want one
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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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Before you buy
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.
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. That includes shipping to the US, and we absorb the tariff. 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 colors, 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.
Free swatches are the closest thing to seeing it in person, and we will post up to five anywhere in the US at no cost. A video call with the team is the next best thing: we can walk you round the piece you are considering and answer anything the photographs do not. Our showrooms are in England if you are ever visiting.