Old-Fashioned Is In: All About Chesterfield Sofas
In the ever-evolving world of interior design, certain classics have stood the test of time, continually emerging as favourites among designers as well as homeowners. The Chesterfield Sofa is one such example.
The Chesterfield Style Origin
The Chesterfield Sofa originated in the 18th century. It is believed that the fourth Earl of Chesterfield commissioned the first sofa of this kind to allow a gentleman to sit upright without wrinkling the garment. It features distinctive deep buttoned upholstery, rolled arms and a low back.
Pro tip: Original Chesterfield designs feature back height equal to the arm height. Take a look at our Camden Chesterfield Sofa.
Modern Day Versatility
The classic leather Chesterfield sofa look is still a popular choice despite the passing of years, but new trends are appearing every day. Our Leather Air 3 Seater Camden Sofa is a good example of a classic design, but you can see a modern take on it with our Alderley range. Velvet Chesterfield Sofas are in, a beautiful combination of the classic design and silhouette with a contemporary and colourful look of the velvet fabric. The simple change of upholstery redefines the look of the piece, and works well in most modern homes. Perhaps the most ultimate modern redefinition of the Chesterfield sofa marries the classic style with a loud, colourful patchwork upholstery. This proves how versatile and timeless the Chesterfield design truly is. Regardless of the upholstery choice, the characteristic Chesterfield sofas style and silhouette brings about an air of elegance and beauty. It is only thanks to this that we are now able to adapt and redefine it.
Pro tip: Combining the already elegant Chesterfield silhouette with beautiful velvet upholstery makes for a truly stunning addition. Our Velvet Bottle Green Camden Chesterfield is a great example.
Different Configurations
While the original Chesterfield sofas often remained similar in size, nowadays you can find different configurations to match to your vision. Chesterfield 2 seater sofas and Chesterfield 3 seater sofas are the most obvious configurations, but you can also find corner sofas chesterfield style - these include various configurations as well. Chesterfield Sofa Sets are a good idea for spaces that could use more than just one - while beautiful, Chesterfields tend to not go to well with different styles of sofas. After all, they always take the center stage.
Pro tip: Make sure to always take measurements before ordering a large furniture piece. With Chesterfields, ensure that the outer edges are taken into account. Our detailed diagrams consider the width of the scroll arms, as seen on this Navy Blue Camden Sofa.
Choosing Your Chesterfield
The most important aspect of choosing your own modern Chesterfield Sofa is the colour. If you are not a fan of the classic brown leather look, a different choice of upholstery in brown can fit right in to the same interiors. From a modern perspective, the sofa in your living room is its defining feature. Choosing a vibrant colour makes looking for accent pieces that much easier. If you opt for bright colours like gold and purple, any other additions of the same colour to your living room will tie in the colour scheme and give your home a coherent look. In case of some more toned and common colours, as with blue chesterfield sofas and green chesterfield sofas, you can mix and match different tones and introduce them to your living room without worry. Black Chesterfield Sofas are an upgrade to a regular living room couch, and can go well with a wide variety of colour schemes and styles.
Pro tip: Upholstery type makes a huge difference. Take a look at our two sets of the same Camden range, in velvet blue and in leather air. You may want to consider other textures in your living room as well as the natural light coming in as factors for or against.
