| The Chesterfield Sofa is a type of upholstered settee that first appeared in England in the early 19th century. The first fully upholstered and sprung sofa, the Chesterfield may have been named for the town of the same name in Derbyshire. More likely, it is named for one of the heads of the Stanhope family, an Earl of Chesterfield. The chesterfield has upright (as opposed to sloping) rolled arms that come up to the same height as the back of the sofa. Early Chesterfields were usually upholstered in leather, with button tufted backs. Fabric upholstery became common by the turn of the 20th Century. All our Chesterfield chairs and Chesterfield sofas are built in the traditional manner using experienced craftsmen and the finest quality materials. All frames are solid beech and hand finished. Legs are polished and hand waxed providing a rich texture. Seats and backs have double cone springs sewn to jute webbing throughout, fixed at the waist and the top to maintain balance and support. A cane edge is formed to stabilize the front of the seat, the top cover is fixed and stitched over an insulation/padding of rubberized hair and cotton felt prior to covering. Castors are solid brass with ceramic wheels in brown or white. Legs are turned or tapered or bun feet. All materials conform to British Standard Regulations |
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