FEATURES OF A CHESTERFIELD SOFA A chesterfield sofa is a unique piece of furniture that is synonymous to quality and style. It dates back to 17th-18th century but it is still in fashion and demand. Some of the key features of chesterfield are:
Chesterfield is not a name of a brand or company but a style of sofa which is unique. First chesterfield was supposedly made by Phillip Stanhope, the 4th Earl of chesterfield. Chesterfield sofa was named after him. A chesterfield sofa has arms and back of the same height. The handmade wooden frame of the sofa is built with finest quality mahogany wood. A real chesterfield is upholstered with original leather (full hides) or velvet. It is pleated with tacks or diamonds which gives it a quilted appearance. It has fish-mouth or serpentine springs that is coil sprung. Originally, chesterfield sofas have horse hair instead of foam. Chesterfield sofas usually come in dark rich colors like black, brown, red but subtle colors like white and grey are also made. Chesterfield sofas are usually large with two to three seats cushion. Chesterfield sofas look best in a large room along with other complementary furniture pieces like big chairs, ottomans etc. A chesterfield sofa is an expensive piece of furniture.