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Large Victorian Leather Chesterfield Sofa
For sale by LTANTIQUES.CO.UK
for sale €5,207     $5,652
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Large Victorian Leather Chesterfield Sofa

19th century
For Sale by LTANTIQUES.CO.UK
Description

A superb large Victorian Chesterfield sofa, upholstered in beautifully hand-dyed brown leather with a rich, cigar brown colour.

This classic piece features deep buttoned to the back, arms and front apron, elegant rolled arms with decorative stud detailing, and stands on traditional turned mahogany legs with castors.

The leather is supple and comfortable, offering generous seating and excellent support, making it as practical as it is stylish.

Presented in very good condition throughout.

L 246cm (97")

D 103cm (40.5")

H 79cm (31")

Seat H 47cm (18.5")

Date of Manufacture

LTANTIQUES.CO.UK has dated this Victorian Leather Chesterfield Sofa to the 1880s.

Independent Date Check ID 09309749
Dealer's Item Date1880s
Sellingantiques Date1880s
Sellingantiques agingItem 125-150 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1880s:
Turned mahogany front legs with ring collars: late Victorian turning style.
Swept back legs on brass cup castors: standard late 19th-century parlour seating.
Ceramic castor wheels: common on heavy furniture from the late Victorian period.
Central turned support leg: required to carry a long four-seater span.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
79cm (31.10")
Width
246cm (96.85")
Depth
103cm (40.55")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1187107
Dealers Internal Reference
MEYN251219A
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Description
A superb large Victorian Chesterfield sofa, upholstered in beautifully hand-dyed brown leather with a rich, cigar brown colour.
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This classic piece features deep buttoned to the back, arms and front apron, elegant rolled arms with decorative stud detailing, and stands on traditional turned mahogany legs with castors.
LTANTIQUES.CO.UK
fig 1. A large Victorian Chesterfield sofa featuring deep buttoned chestnut brown leather upholstery, rolled arms, brass stud detailing, and turned legs on castors.
fig 1. Large Victorian Leather Chesterfield Sofa

The leather is supple and comfortable, offering generous seating and excellent support, making it as practical as it is stylish.

Presented in very good condition throughout.

L 246cm (97")

D 103cm (40.5")

H 79cm (31")

Seat H 47cm (18.5")

Date of Manufacture

LTANTIQUES.CO.UK has dated this Victorian Leather Chesterfield Sofa to the 1880s.

Independent Date Report ID 09309749
Dealer's Item Date1880s
Sellingantiques dating1880s
Sellingantiques agingItem 125-150 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1880s:
Turned mahogany front legs with ring collars: late Victorian turning style.
Swept back legs on brass cup castors: standard late 19th-century parlour seating.
Ceramic castor wheels: common on heavy furniture from the late Victorian period.
Central turned support leg: required to carry a long four-seater span.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
79cm (31.10")
Width
246cm (96.85")
Depth
103cm (40.55")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1187107
Dealers Internal Ref
MEYN251219A
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Archive I A large Victorian Chesterfield sofa featuring deep buttoned chestnut brown leather upholstery, rolled arms, brass stud detailing, and turned legs on castors.

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A large Victorian Chesterfield sofa featuring deep buttoned chestnut brown leather upholstery, rolled arms, brass stud detailing, and turned legs on castors.
Large Victorian Leather Chesterfield Sofa
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  • ObjectSofas
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialLeather, Wood, Brass
  • ColourChestnut Brown
  • MotifsDeep buttoning, Rolled arms, Brass studding, Turned legs with castors
  • SizeH 79 cm (31 in) x W 246 cm (97 in) x D 103 cm (41 in)

This large Victorian Chesterfield sofa dates from 1880 and exemplifies the classic gentleman's library style. It is made from leather, wood, and brass, and is finished in a rich chestnut brown. The upholstery displays deep buttoning across the back, arms, and front apron, accompanied by rolled arms and individual brass stud detailing along the borders. The wooden frame rests on turned legs fitted with metal castors, showing supple leather surfaces throughout the seating area. Measuring 79 cm high, 246 cm wide, and 103 cm deep, this seating unit provides a substantial presence in a living room, study, or home library. It serves as a comfortable focal point for social gatherings or quiet reading spaces, accommodating multiple people easily while anchoring traditional interior layouts with its classic proportions and deep-set seating design.

FAQs

A Victorian Chesterfield sofa is characterised by its deep buttoned upholstery, rolled arms of equal height to the backrest, and traditional leather finish, originating as a staple of 19th-century British furniture design.

Traditional construction relied on a solid hardwood frame, hand-tied steel coil springs, deep buttoning over natural horsehair or fibre padding, and hand-tacked full-grain leather secured with metal studs.

Authentic pieces typically feature hand-turned wooden legs, brass castors, natural leather patination, hand-applied studding, and coil spring upholstery rather than modern synthetic foam filling.

Positioning the sofa against contemporary neutral walls, pairing it with minimal artwork, or integrating industrial elements creates a textural contrast that highlights its classic silhouette.

Keep the leather away from direct heat sources and direct sunlight to prevent drying, dust regularly with a soft dry cloth, and periodically apply a specialist leather conditioner to maintain flexibility.
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