The 6 Best Chesterfield Sofas That’ll Class Up Your Space
The design came about in the 1700s when the Earl of Chesterfield commissioned such a sofa with tufted upholstery, rounded arms and back of the same height, and a nailhead trim. In leather, the most common way to find them these days, a chesterfield sofa is a decidedly masculine looking piece of furniture, like something from a cigar lounge. But you can now do it up in a velvet or linen fabric—to have it can have a softer, more colorful look.
But the real issue with the chesterfield sofa is finding a good one. Since the design is so old, anyone can rip it off for their own profit. That means there’s a lot of weird, sub-par options on the internet. So to help you, we put our furniture experts to work. We went out, found, and tested the six absolute best chesterfield sofas from across the internet—from ultra classic interpretations, to sleeker modern ones. This is what we found, the best chesterfield sofas you can buy right now.
Since the chesterfield sofa is such a specific form, with the shape and size being pretty standard, materials are where the best-of-the-best really shine. The one shown is a performance linen-type fabric, and yet, it’s as classic as ever with a softer touch. But all the other options Arhaus offers are beautiful, buttery soft recycled leathers that really complete the look of this classic chesterfield sofa. Either way, you just can’t go wrong with a quality choice like this.
For a modern take on a classic form, of course we’re going to turn to CB2. With tufted leather, the Savile sofa definitely still captures the feel of a chesterfield, but the sharp lines and chrome legs are decidedly modern. It’s a simple change, but one that completely changes the feel, ideal for someone that’s not ready to lean all the way into the classics.
