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Victorian Leather Chesterfield
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Victorian Leather Chesterfield

19th century
Description

A handsome Victorian leather Chesterfield sofa of classic proportions, raised on ring-turned hardwood legs terminating in original brass castors.

The sofa is executed in the traditional manner with generously deep buttoned upholstery to the back and arms, complemented by decorative hand-applied brass studwork. The leather has matured to a wonderfully rich antique patina, displaying the character and depth of colour that only age can achieve.

Generously scrolled arms and a well-proportioned frame give the piece the timeless elegance associated with the finest Chesterfield designs, making it equally suitable for both period and contemporary interiors.

Offered in good condition, with sympathetic age-related wear that enhances its authenticity and charm.

A classic and highly decorative piece of English furniture.

Size:

Height 29" (74cm)

Width 69" (175cm)

Depth 32" (81cm)

Seat height 17" (43cm)

Seat depth 21" (53cm)

Date of Manufacture

Philip Hunt Antiques has dated this Victorian Leather Chesterfield Sofa to the 1880s.

Independent Date Check ID 09402758
Dealer's Item Date1880s
Sellingantiques Date1880s
Sellingantiques agingItem 115-150 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1880s:
Ring-turned front legs on brass cup castors: late Victorian cabinet work.
Square tapered back legs raked outwards: standard late nineteenth-century framing.
Deep diamond buttoning across back and arms: traditional Victorian upholstery.
Close-set brass studding along the arm fascias: hand upholstery of the era.
Soft creasing and surface rub across the arms: decades of natural handling.

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
74cm (29.13")
Width
175cm (68.90")
Depth
81cm (31.89")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1200394
Dealers Internal Reference
PP116-13
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Description
A handsome Victorian leather Chesterfield sofa of classic proportions, raised on ring-turned hardwood legs terminating in original brass castors.
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The sofa is executed in the traditional manner with generously deep buttoned upholstery to the back and arms, complemented by decorative hand-applied brass studwork.
Philip Hunt Antiques

The leather has matured to a wonderfully rich antique patina, displaying the character and depth of colour that only age can achieve.

fig 1. An antique Victorian oxblood red leather Chesterfield settee featuring deep buttoned upholstery, rolled arms, hand-tacked studding, and turned wooden legs on brass castors.
fig 1. Victorian Leather Chesterfield

Generously scrolled arms and a well-proportioned frame give the piece the timeless elegance associated with the finest Chesterfield designs, making it equally suitable for both period and contemporary interiors.

fig 2. An antique Victorian oxblood red leather Chesterfield settee featuring deep buttoned upholstery, rolled arms, hand-tacked studding, and turned wooden legs on brass castors.
fig 2. Victorian Leather Chesterfield

Offered in good condition, with sympathetic age-related wear that enhances its authenticity and charm.

A classic and highly decorative piece of English furniture.

Size:

Height 29" (74cm)

Width 69" (175cm)

Depth 32" (81cm)

Seat height 17" (43cm)

Seat depth 21" (53cm)

Date of Manufacture

Philip Hunt Antiques has dated this Victorian Leather Chesterfield Sofa to the 1880s.

Independent Date Report ID 09402758
Dealer's Item Date1880s
Sellingantiques dating1880s
Sellingantiques agingItem 115-150 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1880s:
Ring-turned front legs on brass cup castors: late Victorian cabinet work.
Square tapered back legs raked outwards: standard late nineteenth-century framing.
Deep diamond buttoning across back and arms: traditional Victorian upholstery.
Close-set brass studding along the arm fascias: hand upholstery of the era.
Soft creasing and surface rub across the arms: decades of natural handling.

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
74cm (29.13")
Width
175cm (68.90")
Depth
81cm (31.89")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1200394
Dealers Internal Ref
PP116-13
Philip Hunt Antiques
Philip Hunt Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2011

Specializing in furniture spanning from the illustrious 18th century to the early 20th century,

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An antique Victorian oxblood red leather Chesterfield settee featuring deep buttoned upholstery, rolled arms, hand-tacked studding, and turned wooden legs on brass castors.
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Archive I An antique Victorian oxblood red leather Chesterfield settee featuring deep buttoned upholstery, rolled arms, hand-tacked studding, and turned wooden legs on brass castors.

Victorian Leather Chesterfield

Archive II An antique Victorian oxblood red leather Chesterfield settee featuring deep buttoned upholstery, rolled arms, hand-tacked studding, and turned wooden legs on brass castors. View II
Archive III An antique Victorian oxblood red leather Chesterfield settee featuring deep buttoned upholstery, rolled arms, hand-tacked studding, and turned wooden legs on brass castors. View III
Archive IV An antique Victorian oxblood red leather Chesterfield settee featuring deep buttoned upholstery, rolled arms, hand-tacked studding, and turned wooden legs on brass castors. View IV
Archive V An antique Victorian oxblood red leather Chesterfield settee featuring deep buttoned upholstery, rolled arms, hand-tacked studding, and turned wooden legs on brass castors. View V
Archive VI An antique Victorian oxblood red leather Chesterfield settee featuring deep buttoned upholstery, rolled arms, hand-tacked studding, and turned wooden legs on brass castors. View VI
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Philip Hunt Antiques

Philip Hunt Antiques
Telephone 07771 966 124 or 01603 629 999
Location
Sprowston
Norwich
United Kingdom

By appointment only.
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/philiphunt
Verified Since Mar 2011
Items For Sale 551
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An antique Victorian oxblood red leather Chesterfield settee featuring deep buttoned upholstery, rolled arms, hand-tacked studding, and turned wooden legs on brass castors.
Victorian Leather Chesterfield
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An antique Victorian oxblood red leather Chesterfield settee featuring deep buttoned upholstery, rolled arms, hand-tacked studding, and turned wooden legs on brass castors.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectSofas
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialLeather, Wood, Brass
  • ColourOxblood Red
  • MotifsDeep buttoning, Rolled arms, Brass studding, Turned legs with castors
  • SizeH 74 cm (29 in) x W 175 cm (69 in) x D 81 cm (32 in)

This Victorian Chesterfield sofa dates from 1880 and takes the form of a classic two-seater settee suited to a gentleman's library, study or living room. The piece is upholstered in oxblood red leather with deep buttoning across the back and rolled arms, accented by hand-applied brass studwork along the front framing. The wooden frame stands on turned legs with original brass castors, showing signs of age-related wear on the leather surface that reveals a rich antique patina. The sofa measures 74 cm high by 175 cm wide and 81 cm deep. It functions as a traditional seating option in period settings while adding character to contemporary interior spaces.

FAQs

The Chesterfield style originated in the 18th century, named after the 4th Earl of Chesterfield who requested a piece of furniture that allowed a gentleman to sit upright without wrinkling his garments. During the Victorian era, the design evolved to feature deep buttoning, coil spring suspension, and hand-finished leather, becoming a staple of British domestic and club interiors.

Traditional Victorian Chesterfields feature solid hardwood frames, usually constructed from beech or oak, filled with horsehair and coconut fibre padding. The upholstery is crafted from full-grain leather secured with deep buttoning and brass tacking, supported by turned wooden legs and brass castors.

Authentic 19th-century examples display deep hand-tufted buttoning anchored through horsehair stuffing rather than modern foam. Look for solid wood turned feet with period brass castors, individual brass studding along the front fascia, and natural age-related patination across the leather surface.

A dark red or oxblood leather Chesterfield acts as a anchor piece in both classic and contemporary settings. Pair it with neutral stone walls, timber floorboards, and woven wool throws to soften the structured silhouette, or position it alongside industrial brass and dark woodwork for a modern eclectic look.

Maintain vintage leather by dusting regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and keeping the piece away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent drying or cracking. Apply a specialist leather balm or wax conditioner once or twice a year to nourish the hide and preserve its natural patination.
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