Chesterfield sitting furniture has a long history. Lord Philip Stanhope, 4th earl of Chesterfield was the first one who made this kind of unique sofas and armchairs produced in the 18th century. His aim was to provide comfortable sitting for men without crumpling their clothes.
Main parameters of the sofa: straight-lined low back, leather upholstery, deep buttoned quilting, cylindrical arm, decoration bolting. Original Chesterfield products are still made by hand. The frame is hardwood, mainly beech, which is carefully dried, treated, incidental defections are removed, so the furniture will be much more durable. The upholstery is made of only the highest quality real leather which is painted. Leather improves by time and usage. Springs are fixed one-by-one to their place by hand. All of them can move individually, this provides comfort and keeping the shape. Padding is made of a mix of foam and fiber which is fireproof. Tensile strength, density-distribution, weight-loss and lasting of the foam are tested. Bolts are staved in one-by-one for hiding stitching by hand, just like buttons are sewn.
Chesterfield sitting furniture were always status symbols. Many factories have copied its shape. Nowadays it is produced not only with leather, but fabric and velvet upholstery also. It can be bought in almost all colors beside the traditional brown, red, dark green and black. It fits for several styles, not only in masculine interiors.
The name of Chesterfield is synonymous with elegance, comfort and style. Ask for help of an interior designer for choosing the proper piece fitting for your home.