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19th Century Country House Chesterfield
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19th Century Country House Chesterfield

19th century
Sold 22 May 2025 · Desired Effect Antiques Ltd
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Description

A good quality 19th century chesterfield sofa. Raised on turned mahogany legs and brass casters.

For restoration and upholstery. (overall the frame is sound however the right hand facing arm is loose and requires attention)

As with all our upholstered seating we can restore and reupholster this should you wish.

41cm seat height

Date of Manufacture

Desired Effect Antiques Ltd has dated this Antique Velvet Chesterfield Sofa to the Victorian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
63cm (24.80")
Width
213cm (83.86")
Depth
90cm (35.43")
Reference Numbers
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SA1074374
Dealers Internal Reference
935
Description
A good quality 19th century chesterfield sofa. Raised on turned mahogany legs and brass casters.

For restoration and upholstery. (overall the frame is sound however the right hand facing arm is loose and requires attention)

As with all our upholstered seating we can restore and reupholster this should you wish.

41cm seat height

Date of Manufacture

Desired Effect Antiques Ltd has dated this Antique Velvet Chesterfield Sofa to the Victorian era.

Height
63cm (24.80")
Width
213cm (83.86")
Depth
90cm (35.43")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1074374
Dealers Internal Ref
935
Desired Effect Antiques Ltd
Desired Effect Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2023

We deal in a range of pieces such as tables, storage and seating, ranging from the 18th through to the mid 20th century.

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Desired Effect Antiques Ltd Profile Page

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A nineteenth-century velvet chesterfield sofa featuring deep button tufting, rolled arms, and a skirted base against a neutral background. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A nineteenth-century velvet chesterfield sofa featuring deep button tufting, rolled arms, and a skirted base against a neutral background. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

19th Century Country House Chesterfield

Archive II A nineteenth-century velvet chesterfield sofa featuring deep button tufting, rolled arms, and a skirted base against a neutral background. View II
Archive III A nineteenth-century velvet chesterfield sofa featuring deep button tufting, rolled arms, and a skirted base against a neutral background. View III
Archive IV A nineteenth-century velvet chesterfield sofa featuring deep button tufting, rolled arms, and a skirted base against a neutral background. View IV
Archive V A nineteenth-century velvet chesterfield sofa featuring deep button tufting, rolled arms, and a skirted base against a neutral background. View V
Archive VI A nineteenth-century velvet chesterfield sofa featuring deep button tufting, rolled arms, and a skirted base against a neutral background. View VI
Archive VII A nineteenth-century velvet chesterfield sofa featuring deep button tufting, rolled arms, and a skirted base against a neutral background. View VII
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Desired Effect Antiques Ltd

Desired Effect Antiques Ltd
Telephone 07926 880796
Location
Carlinghow mills
West Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/desiredeffectltd
Verified Since Jun 2023
Items For Sale 182
Items Sold 763
Desired Effect Antiques Ltd
Desired Effect Antiques Ltd
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A nineteenth-century velvet chesterfield sofa featuring deep button tufting, rolled arms, and a skirted base against a neutral background.
19th century country house chesterfield
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A nineteenth-century velvet chesterfield sofa featuring deep button tufting, rolled arms, and a skirted base against a neutral background.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectSofas
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialVelvet, Beech, Horsehair, Cotton
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsDeep button tufting, Rolled arms, Skirted base, Low backrest
  • SizeH 63 cm (25 in) x W 213 cm (84 in) x D 90 cm (35 in)

FAQs

The chesterfield sofa emerged in the 18th century, traditionally associated with Lord Philip Stanhope, the 4th Earl of Chesterfield, who commissioned a piece of furniture designed to allow sitting upright without wrinkling clothing.

Authentic period chesterfields are typically constructed with a solid beech or hardwood frame, traditional hand-tied coil springs, animal hair or wool stuffing, and high-quality upholstery secured with deep button tufting.

Authenticity is determined by inspecting the internal framing methods, hand-tied spring systems, natural stuffing materials, traditional hand-tufting techniques, and age-appropriate wear and oxidisation on the timber and upholstery.

An antique chesterfield functions as a statement anchoring piece that pairs well with contemporary minimalist decor, contrasting clean modern lines with traditional deep buttoning and rich textual upholstery.

Preservation involves regular gentle vacuuming with a soft brush attachment to remove dust, avoiding direct sunlight to prevent fading, and consulting professional textile conservators for deep cleaning to protect delicate pile fabrics.
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