Category Archives: Inspiration

Introducing our new Penhurst sofa

Presenting our stunning Penhurst Chesterfield Sofa – Comfortable and Stylish! Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this elegant piece is a perfect addition to any living room, combining timeless design with modern comfort. Upholstered in our high-quality Easy Care Plush fabric, the Penhurst Chesterfield Sofa features deep button tufting, rolled arms, and a classic silhouette […]

Banquette/ Booth Seating

Booth seating has become a popular choice with kitchen and home designers in recent years as opposed to your traditional dining table with chairs, especially in open-plan kitchens. It offers a comfortable and relaxed feel and becomes a statement piece in any kitchen/ diner. Our banquette seating is available in a variety of sizes ranging […]

Photoshoot April 2021

Photoshoot 2021 We were over the moon to take our new product range to photoshoot this year! Due to the pandemic our new developments were denied a chance to launch. Thankfully guide-lines were lifted in April and we had the chance to show off our new development pieces and fabric range, take a look at […]

What makes a sofa a Chesterfield Sofa?

Origin of the Chesterfield Sofa Chesterfield sofas apparently originated in the 1700s when Lord Phillip Stanhope, the 4th Earl of Chesterfield, commissioned a leather sofa to be made that had a distinctively low seat base and deep buttoning. Since then, a variety of Chesterfield sofa designs have been created, but all have the same distinguishing […]

What are the different types of leather?

Here at The Chesterfield Company, we have four different categories for our leathers. These are Full Grain, Antique, Old Vintage Aniline, and Premium Aniline. But what do these names mean? Full Grain Leather Our cheapest of the types of leather is Full Grain leather. The leathers in this collection are the hardest wearing of our […]

Vintage Furniture for a Modern Lifestyle

Modern Minimalist or Modern Beauty? Modern décor and style is always interesting and always changing – there are some really way out there ideas and designs that are so different that they catch the eye immediately. Some modern spaces are just that – spaces, empty and devoid of furniture, furnishings or accessories. In the eye […]

Best of British – Accessorise your Chesterfield Sofa

A British, traditional handmade leather sofa deserves to be accompanied by classic accessories to finish off that perfect vintage, patriotic look. For this blog post, we have teamed up our classic handmade traditional Gladbury leather sofa with a variety of furniture and accessories we think reflect the ‘Best of British’. Creating a simple yet effective […]

Chesterfield Sofa with Scandinavian Décor

The clean, streamline designs of Scandinavian décor is hugely popular right now. And the simplicity of the décor style goes beautifully alongside the contrasting vintage nature of the Chesterfield sofa. We’ve put together the above mood board in hope to inspire you when creating a Nordic style room. All pieces shown are available at The Chesterfield […]

History of the Ottoman

The history of the Ottoman, despite its casual day-to-day household appearance, is rich and full of historical importance. The name itself derives from the Ottoman Empire; the original home of the Ottoman before it was gradually imported into sections of Europe – in particular France and England during the late 18th century. The shape of […]

How to: style Art Deco décor

Geometric shapes, metallic surfaces, glass or mirrored finishes and intricate details – these are the generic traits of the Art Deco interior design movement that is often replicated today. The design era started in the 30’s and now has strong influences from each decade – especially the 50’s and 70’s. The whole purpose of this […]