ENGLISH CHESTERFIELD STYLE TUFTED BROWN LEATHER SOFA, vintage
A classic English Chesterfield sofa — one of the most enduring silhouettes in furniture design history. Here's a breakdown for documentation and your Antique Acquisitions sement:
🛋️ Description Type: English Chesterfield-style sofa
Origin: England
Dimensions: 32” H × 78” W × 41” D
Seat height: 19”
Material: Hand-tufted brown leather upholstery with nailhead trim, removable cushions, bun feet
🎩 Historical Context The Chesterfield sofa is one of Britain’s great contributions to interior design — a symbol of gentlemanly refinement since the late 18th century. Legend attributes its invention to Philip Stanhope, 4th Earl of Chesterfield (1694–1773), who supposedly commissioned a deep-buttoned leather settee that allowed men to sit upright without wrinkling their coats.
By the Victorian era, Chesterfields had become staples in gentlemen’s clubs, libraries, and drawing rooms — synonymous with taste, intellect, and a bit of aristocratic swagger.
.🪶 Design Features This example carries all the hallmarks of a fine 20th-century revival piece:
Rolled arms and back of equal height — the signature Chesterfield profile
Deep button tufting forming a diamond pattern
Brass nailhead trim outlining the arm fronts
Three loose cushions, a comfort-focused update from earlier fixed-seat versions
Warmly patinated brown leather, with subtle hand-antiqued toning
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Wear and imperfections commensurate with being moved, age and use.
Auction for item only, pickup or shipping responsibility of buyer. 71t25
