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The Original Chesterfield CompanyBlue Velvet Sofas
Handmade blue velvet Chesterfield sofas, from a bright Sapphire to a deep navy, built in our own English workshop on a solid beech frame with a 25-year guarantee and delivered with every US tariff paid.
- 12 Sizes to choose from
- 187 Leathers and fabrics
- 2 Styles in this collection
Velvet Chesterfield Sofa
Find Your PerfectBlue Velvet Chesterfield
Blue is the color that makes a Chesterfield feel considered rather than expected. On a button-tufted frame with brass nailheads it reads as confident without shouting and in velvet the pile gives a navy real depth and a Sapphire real light. A blue Chesterfield sofa behaves like a neutral in a way brighter colors can’t, sitting happily against grey, white, oak and brass.
Here are the blues we make, from a vivid Sapphire to a deep, near-black navy, with a teal-leaning Ocean in between. Every blue velvet Chesterfield sofa is handmade in England in our own workshop, as it has been since we started as a family business in 2007. Choose a model below, pick your blue and make it yours.
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Why Velvet Works So Well
Why Choose a Blue Velvet Chesterfield Sofa
A confident neutral
A dark blue behaves like a rich neutral, sitting easily against grey, white and oak, so it anchors a room without dominating it as brighter shades do.
Depth you can only get in velvet
Velvet gives a navy a depth no flat fabric can match and the pile turns a Sapphire luminous, with presence across the tufting.
Color that moves with the light
The pile catches the light across the curves and buttoning, so a blue shifts from petrol by the window to midnight under the lamp.
The same build underneath
A solid beech hardwood frame, a spring seat and around 200 buttons pressed in by hand, which is why every velvet Chesterfield carries a 25-year guarantee.
Find Your Shade
Choose the Right Blue
Amalfi Sapphire
Bright blue. A smooth, matte pile in a clear jewel blue, luminous in daylight and rich under the lamps, the shade to choose if you want the sofa seen first. Amalfi tests to 60,000 rubs, so it’s our hardest-wearing velvet and the blue for a room used every day.
Amalfi Dark Blue
Deep navy. The same smooth Amalfi pile in a deep, near-black navy that behaves like a rich neutral and settles into almost any room, from a pale grey scheme to a panelled study. It hides marks as well as any dark velvet and pairs beautifully with brass and darker walls.
Vintage Ocean
Teal-leaning. A denser pile with a subtly mottled, chalky finish, so this deeper, greener blue looks gently lived-in from day one. Ocean is the easiest of the three to live with, since the finish hides pressure marks and the easy-clean coating holds most spills on the surface until you get there.
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Style Your Blue Velvet Chesterfield Sofa
Navy and brass
Dark Blue with bronze nailheads, warm white walls and a brass lamp, the timeless pairing.
Sapphire and grey
Sapphire with chrome trim and black legs in a pale grey room, bright and modern.
Ocean and wood
Vintage Ocean against oak floors and sage, with a plant or two, warm and relaxed.
Maintenance
Keeping Your Velvet Beautiful
1
Vacuum gently
Once a week, with the soft brush attachment, working with the pile rather than against it, before dust and crumbs settle in.
2
Blot spills quickly
A clean, dry cloth, right away. Blot, don’t rub and leave household cleaners and solvents in the cupboard where they belong.
3
Brush the pile
Pressure marks where people sit are normal and a soft brush brings it back, though on Ocean you’ll rarely notice.
4
Avoid direct sunlight
Blues fade faster than you’d think in strong sun, so keep the sofa away from a south-facing window and turn the cushions.
YOUR QUESTIONS, ANSWERED
FAQ
Which blue should I choose?
Decide how bright you want it. Dark Blue behaves like a neutral and suits most rooms; Ocean is a deeper, greener blue that hides marks best; Sapphire is the boldest, best against pale walls. If you’re between two, order both swatches and compare them at home in daylight.
Is a blue Chesterfield too bold?
Not in a dark shade. A Dark Blue Chesterfield behaves like a navy suit, reading as smart rather than loud and nobody calls a navy too much. If you’d rather hedge, put the sofa in grey and the velvet Chesterfield chair in bright Sapphire.
Does blue velvet fade?
In strong sunlight, yes, faster than you’d think, so keep it away from a south-facing window or use drapes during the brightest part of the day. Out of direct sun the change is slow and even and a dark navy shows it much less than a bright Sapphire ever will.
Is a blue velvet Chesterfield sofa good with kids and pets?
Yes, if you pick the right velvet. Vintage Ocean’s easy-clean finish gives you a head start on juice and muddy paws, Amalfi is our hardest-wearing at 60,000 rubs and velvet is a cut pile with no loops for claws to snag. Dark blues hide the evidence best.
What goes with a blue Chesterfield sofa?
Brass and gold first, then grey, white and warm wood, all of which let a navy read as the smart anchor of the room. For contrast, a yellow velvet or tan leather chair opposite a blue sofa is a pairing people photograph.
What size blue Chesterfield do I need?
Consider how the room will be used and measure doorways, hallways and stairs too, since a sofa has to get in before it goes anywhere. Choose a size for the space, from a club chair or loveseat to a corner Chesterfield sofa and see our sofa measuring guide for help.
Can I see one before I buy?
Sit on a few at our showroom in High Point, North Carolina, or order five free swatches by mail. Blues swing between navy and teal depending on the light, so check them in daylight and under the lamps before you settle on one.
Chaise Lounges
A chaise lounge is the seat everyone in the house quietly wants, whether for reading by the window, a Sunday nap or putting your shoes on at the foot of the bed. Ours are handmade in England with the same deep tufting as our Chesterfield sofas, in a modern or a traditional shape and 187 leathers, velvets and fabrics, with US tariffs absorbed.
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Chesterfield Corner Sofas
If the family room is where everyone ends up on a Friday night, a Chesterfield sectional gives everybody a seat without giving up any of the deep tufting the style is known for. Ours are handmade in Manchester in eight sizes, left- or right-facing, in 187 leathers, velvets and fabrics and we absorb the US tariffs so there are no surprises when it reaches your door.
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Chesterfield Chairs
Every home has a favorite chair and ours are handmade Chesterfield chairs built in our English workshop and finished in your choice of 187 leathers, velvets and fabrics. From the classic Chesterfield armchair and the high back wingback to barrel, club, accent and swivel office chairs, there is a seat here that will soon become part of the family, with US tariffs absorbed so the price you see is the price you pay.
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