How To Spot A Quality Chesterfield Sofa – A Simple Guide
A British Chesterfield sofa is a timeless classic, and the prime focus of any room it graces. However, we’re sure you’ll agree with us when we say – knowing how to spot a top quality, genuine Chesterfield sofa can pose a real challenge. Luckily, this is where the S.W. James team can help.
We’ve worked hard to create a comprehensive guide for our customers – allowing you to learn first-hand how to choose your own perfect Chesterfield. Hopefully, we’ll succeed in showing you how to avoid common pitfalls, and illuminate all the ways you can spot a great Chesterfield sofa. Keep reading to discover:
How to spot a real chesterfield
How a quality Chesterfield is made, and how to spot the quality
Different types of Chesterfield
Different types of leather
Comfort in a Chesterfield
Who makes the best Chesterfield
With so many Chesterfield sofas available on the market today, in your journey to buying your dream Chesterfield, it’s important to know the difference between a true Chesterfield sofa and a poorly made imitation.
So, how do you go about picking the best Chesterfield for your needs and lifestyle?
Should you opt for the cheapest design, or the most expensive? Do you know which leather is right for you? How about the colour? Is it going to be comfortable? These are the important questions you need to be asking, and choosing the best Chesterfield for your lifestyle requires a little time and research.
When you choose the right Chesterfield, it will take pride of place in your home for a lifetime. A top quality Chesterfield sofa is a beautiful heirloom – an ageless statement piece that will always be in vogue, bringing an air of style and grace to any corner it inhabits.
Furthermore, if your Chesterfield is of the highest quality, it’s a purchase you’re only ever going to make once – a lifetime investment. That’s why it makes much more sense to select an upscale, handmade Chesterfield that’s completely tailored to your needs. At S.W. James, we like to think of our sofas as lifelong friends who’ll become a part of your family’s life story. A good Chesterfield will acquire a few characterful scrapes and grooves as it ages – much like you will.
What Should I Look Out For When Choosing My Chesterfield?”
The refined skill required to create a British handmade Chesterfield sofa is one that’s been shared from master to apprentice throughout generations. Sadly, in recent years, it’s become a somewhat neglected and lost art. Thankfully, the S.W. James team is very much committed to keeping the art of Chesterfield-making alive, and every element of your S.W. James Chesterfield is crafted by hand in our workshop just outside Manchester – a tradition we hope to continue for generations to come.
Leather
We’re proud to be renowned for our use of premium quality, luxurious materials. Our leather is, as they say in the industry, “Closest to the cow” – meaning each hide produced by our Italian tannery partners is of the highest market value and requires minimal treatment and correction.
Selecting the perfect Chesterfield Sofa leather ranges to represent S.W. James hasn’t been easy – but we’ve enjoyed every moment. We’ve spent countless hours refining our choices – and our vintage leather is something very special. It’s a top grain hide that’s slightly hand-distressed – giving it an authentic, ‘lived-in’ look and a soft, natural feeling. It’s buffed with soft wax to ensure the perfect finish, and will age beautifully over time.
