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How to Make the Chesterfield Sofa Work in Your Modern Minimalist Home

The Chesterfield sofa is an icon. For decades, it has been the undisputed star of grand libraries, cosy studies, and traditional parlours. If your personal style leans toward clean lines, open space, and intentional unclutter, you might think this classic is off-limits. Think again. The great secret of the Chesterfield is that its deep buttoning […]

The Definitive Guide to Our Leather Collections: Finding the Perfect Finish for Your Chesterfield Sofa

Choosing a leather sofa is an investment that shapes the character of your home for decades. At The Chesterfield Company, we pride ourselves on offering a range of leather collections, each hand-selected and crafted to offer a distinct balance of beauty, feel, and durability. To help you make the right choice, this guide breaks down […]

The Big Debate: Leather or Fabric

Picking the perfect sofa is a huge deal. It’s usually the heart of your living room – where you kick back, host friends, and maybe even grab a quick nap. But before you get lost in colour samples and layouts, there’s one big question to answer: should you go with fabric or leather? Whether you’re […]

Your Dream Sofa, Crafted Just For You: A Step-by-Step Guide

At The Chesterfield Company, we believe your Chesterfield sofa should be more than just a place to sit. It should be a reflection of your style, a haven of comfort, and a perfect fit for your life. That’s why we create bespoke, made-to-order sofas, ensuring every piece is as unique as you are. Choosing the […]

Furniture Care – Leather Sofa

Leather is a natural material, and imperfections such as colour variations, grain roughness, and unique markings are to be expected. These imperfections are natural characteristics of the hide and indicate the genuine authenticity of real leather. It’s important to note that the samples shown or provided may not be from the same batch of hide […]

Pet-Friendly Fabric Sofas

We are firm believers that everyone should enjoy lounging on a sofa they adore, including your four-legged companions. Our Pet-Friendly fabrics are more durable than your conventional upholstery fabric. Resistant to claw snagging and muddy paws, we’ve selected pet-friendly fabrics that are designed with style, comfort, and durability in mind. These fabrics are easy to […]

5 Timeless Pieces to Create an Impression

The Chesterfield Sofa If we were to put our money on one timeless piece of furniture never going out of style; it is the Chesterfield. And that is why it is first on our list. The Chesterfield sofa is not only rich in its history, but in recent years the piece has made a huge […]

The Making of a Chesterfield

Here at The Chesterfield Company, every single one of our leather Chesterfield sofas are lovingly handcrafted here at our factory in Manchester using techniques that have been handed down through generations of expert upholstery makers. All our sofas are made to order and you can choose one of our existing designs created by our in-house […]

How To Care For Your Chesterfield Sofa

  Like thousands of discerning homeowners worldwide, you’ve chosen your perfect chesterfield Sofa and it looks great in your room. Natural distressing and aging can add to the visual appeal of a chesterfield sofa over time but it’s important to protect against unsightly cracking, drying and stains.   Cleaning a Leather Chesterfield Sofa Leather is […]