Manufacturing in Manchester, England since 1951.
Celebrating 10 years online
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 […]
Here at the Chesterfield Company, we take pride in being able to offer you high quality Chesterfield and contemporary sofas, as well as wing chairs, footstools and more. Our expert craftsmen work hard to ensure that our sofas are the best they can be, and we only use the highest standard of locally sourced materials […]
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 […]
To help mark the start of the big Christmas countdown, The Chesterfield Company has launched our brand new pre-Christmas delivery category! We know that getting the right sofa in time for your in laws popping around for the Christmas festivities is imperative! That’s why this year we have selected a large variety of our sofas […]
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 […]
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 […]
For many families, the living room is the heart of the home and where lots of special moments are both made and shared. But let’s not forget about the rest of the home! We explore ways in which you can incorporate Chesterfield pieces into other areas, besides your living room….. As the Chesterfield originated as […]
The Chesterfield sofa is often loved by many who are fond of vintage styles and comforting, antique-looking décor. But this style isn’t for everyone, and one of our aims is to show the versatility of the Chesterfield sofa by showing different styles, both contemporary and vintage, to you. This month, as we sit in between […]
As you can imagine, we of course hold the Chesterfield sofa in the highest of regards. We think this sofa choice is a classic and timeless piece, and could sing its praises all day! However, we will also be the first to admit that dressing your Chesterfield sofa for the spring and summer months may […]
Our famous Chesterfield sofas often find homes far and wide, so when we are given the opportunity to provide them to local businesses, we are more than happy to do so! Last month we were contacted by the British clothing company; Belstaff, to manufacture two chesterfield sofas to fit in with their recently revamped Manchester […]
