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The History of The Chesterfield Sofa

About the Chesterfield Sofa The distinctive design of a Chesterfield Sofa is something that has been a popular style choice of people around the world for hundreds of years, but where did the design come from? The original Chesterfield sofa was believed to be commissioned by Lord Phillip Stanhope, 4th Earl of Chesterfield, which explains […]

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 […]

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 […]

How to: Put a monochrome room together

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 […]

How to: Dress a Chesterfield for Spring

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 […]