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Genuine Victorian Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofa
For sale by LTANTIQUES.CO.UK
for sale €3,452     $3,747
£2,950
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Genuine Victorian Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofa

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

A striking and authentic Victorian sofa, combining timeless design with traditional appeal.

Upholstered in new, thick premium leather, expertly hand-dyed in a rich warm brown colour.

Featuring classic rolled arms with brass stud detailing, a low deep seat for exceptional comfort, and traditional horsehair-filled seat and back for durability and natural support.

Raised on solid turned mahogany legs with brass castors.

A superb statement piece—ideal for period interiors or adding character to modern spaces.Circa 1850.

L 202cm (79.5")

D 86cm (34")

H 69cm (27")

Seat H 37cm (14.5")

Date of Manufacture

LTANTIQUES.CO.UK has dated this Victorian Brown Leather Sofa to the 1850s.

Independent Date Guide ID 09469769
Dealer's Item Date1850s
Sellingantiques Date1850s
Sellingantiques agingItem 135-180 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1850s:
Turned mahogany front legs: typical of mid-19th-century seat furniture.
Brass cup castors: standard fittings for the period.
Sweeping scroll arms: a classic Victorian sofa profile.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
69cm (27.17")
Width
202cm (79.53")
Depth
86cm (33.86")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1209967
Dealers Internal Reference
MYNE250411E
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Description
A striking and authentic Victorian sofa, combining timeless design with traditional appeal.

Upholstered in new, thick premium leather, expertly hand-dyed in a rich warm brown colour.

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Featuring classic rolled arms with brass stud detailing, a low deep seat for exceptional comfort, and traditional horsehair-filled seat and back for durability and natural support.
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fig 1. A Victorian chestnut brown leather sofa featuring continuous rolled arms, brass studding detail, and turned wood legs on castors.
fig 1. Genuine Victorian Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofa

Raised on solid turned mahogany legs with brass castors.

A superb statement piece—ideal for period interiors or adding character to modern spaces.Circa 1850.

L 202cm (79.5")

D 86cm (34")

H 69cm (27")

Seat H 37cm (14.5")

Date of Manufacture

LTANTIQUES.CO.UK has dated this Victorian Brown Leather Sofa to the 1850s.

Independent Date Report ID 09469769
Dealer's Item Date1850s
Sellingantiques dating1850s
Sellingantiques agingItem 135-180 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1850s:
Turned mahogany front legs: typical of mid-19th-century seat furniture.
Brass cup castors: standard fittings for the period.
Sweeping scroll arms: a classic Victorian sofa profile.

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
69cm (27.17")
Width
202cm (79.53")
Depth
86cm (33.86")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1209967
Dealers Internal Ref
MYNE250411E
LTANTIQUES.CO.UK
LTANTIQUES.CO.UK
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2011

Specialists in all periods of english furniture

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Telephone 01634 233280 or 07799 880 163
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Detling
Nr Maidstone
Kent
ME14 3HH
United Kingdom
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A Victorian chestnut brown leather sofa featuring continuous rolled arms, brass studding detail, and turned wood legs on castors.
Genuine Victorian Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofa
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A Victorian chestnut brown leather sofa featuring continuous rolled arms, brass studding detail, and turned wood legs on castors.
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  • ObjectSofas
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialLeather, Wood, Brass
  • ColourChestnut Brown
  • MotifsRolled arms, Brass studding, Turned legs, Brass castors
  • SizeH 69 cm (27 in) x W 202 cm (80 in) x D 86 cm (34 in)

This genuine Victorian Chesterfield sofa, dating from 1850, combines traditional design with a classic gentleman's library appeal. The piece comprises a low deep seat and a continuous rolled arm profile, upholstered in a thick chestnut brown leather. Additional visible details include fine brass studding along the front arms and base trim, solid turned wood legs, and brass castors. Horsehair filling provides natural support within the structure. Measuring 69 cm high, 202 cm wide, and 86 cm deep, this item functions as a practical seating solution for living rooms, studies, or libraries. It suits both period interiors and modern spaces requiring character.

FAQs

Originating in nineteenth-century Britain, a Chesterfield sofa traditionally features rich leather upholstery, deep-rolled arms, and a unified back profile, frequently trimmed with individual brass studding.

Authentic nineteenth-century pieces feature full-grain leather hide upholstery over a solid hardwood frame, finished with horsehair padding, steel coil springs, and hand-tacked brass studs.

Authentic period examples demonstrate hand-hammered brass tacks, hand-stitched seams, aged surface patina on the leather hide, and turned timber legs fitted with brass castors.

A Victorian leather sofa serves as a grounding focal point in modern living spaces, contrasting effectively with neutral walls, architectural wall panelling, or clean-lined contemporary accent furniture.

Keep the leather situated away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent drying, dust regularly with a soft dry cloth, and apply a specialised leather conditioning balm periodically to retain suppleness.
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