Chesterfield, a Sofa of Style and Comfort

A leather sofa with distinctive leather buttoning named after the 4th Earl of Chesterfield epitomises everything that is traditional quality in British furniture.  It was not really produced in quantity until the 20th Century yet is named after Phillip Stanhope who was born at the end of the 17th Century. He was a prominent statesman. History attributes him as a man of letters and the first person to order a couch in the unique style that became popular long after his death and remains so today.

Design

The back and sides of the sofa are at the same height and it is a design that has reached widespread approval. It has a low base and the leather is quilted and held with buttons in uniform lines. It is in many ways a very comfortable version of the couches that can be seen in many very old stately homes, palaces and museums. They look positively uncomfortable and not something you would want to sit on for more than a few minutes. Not so with the Chesterfield.

It takes a craftsman to make a Chesterfield and every single one gives the rightful impression that it does not come off a production line.

Traditional centrepiece

If you are looking to furnish your home in a traditional way then the centrepiece for your lounge and study could well be this sofa. It is available in a range of colours and precisely to your order. There are rich colours of deep red and green, fawn and gold as an alternative to black and brown. You should look for a company that can demonstrate its reputation for quality, and once satisfied with what you have read, move on to making an enquiry.

What you select will depend upon the size of the room you are in the process of furnishing. There are two, three and four seater sofas and also chairs that can be made to match. You will be regarded as special because you may be placing an order that is effectively unique, a commission for furniture specifically produced using the traditional design.

Discuss your ideas

You will get all the ideas you will ever need from the range that is on a good website because websites have become the major marketing tool of companies seeking to attract visitors and convert them into customers.

Should you wish to purchase second-hand sofas then that is something that you will be able to discuss. You should be able to see a range that have been restored with new leather needed where necessary but no loss of the antique quality of the piece. When you engage craftsmen you are guaranteed quality and satisfaction.

A Chesterfield sofa adds something to any room. It becomes the focal point that impresses anyone coming into the room for the first time. It is particularly effective in a room that is decorated in a traditional style and if you have plenty of space you can ensure that traditional style is the immediate impression that anyone coming to your home will find.