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19th Century Chesterfield Sofa
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    Here at kontrast.antiques, we mainly concentrate on antique english country house sofas & armchairs. Especially howard & sons seating.
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19th Century Chesterfield Sofa

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19th Century Chesterfield Sofa.

Structurally very sound and robust, having a hardwood frame and mahogany legs which are reeded and have the original cope castors present.

Traditionally upholstered throughout with a sprung seat which has the benefit of being newly constructed, also the original feather and down cushions.

Width 199cm x Depth 90cm x Height 78cm, with a seat width of 127cm, seat depth of 57cm and seat height of 47cm.

Width 6 ft 6½" x Depth 3 ft x Height 2 ft 6½", with a seat width of 4 ft 2", seat depth of 1 ft 10½" and seat height of 1 ft 6½"

Currently covered in a floral fabric, and we offer it for upholstery.

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Kontrast Antiques has dated this 19th Century Chesterfield Sofa to the 19th Century.

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SA1227006
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19th Century Chesterfield Sofa.
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Structurally very sound and robust, having a hardwood frame and mahogany legs which are reeded and have the original cope castors present.
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Traditionally upholstered throughout with a sprung seat which has the benefit of being newly constructed, also the original feather and down cushions.

fig 1. A nineteenth-century Chesterfield sofa with patterned floral upholstery, deep button tufting on the backrest and rolled arms, loose seat cushions, and turned legs on brass castors.
fig 1. 19th Century Chesterfield Sofa

Width 199cm x Depth 90cm x Height 78cm, with a seat width of 127cm, seat depth of 57cm and seat height of 47cm.

Width 6 ft 6½" x Depth 3 ft x Height 2 ft 6½", with a seat width of 4 ft 2", seat depth of 1 ft 10½" and seat height of 1 ft 6½"

Currently covered in a floral fabric, and we offer it for upholstery.

Date of Manufacture

Kontrast Antiques has dated this 19th Century Chesterfield Sofa to the 19th Century.

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SA1227006
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Kontrast Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2023

Here at kontrast.antiques, we mainly concentrate on antique english country house sofas & armchairs. Especially howard & sons seating.

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A nineteenth-century Chesterfield sofa with patterned floral upholstery, deep button tufting on the backrest and rolled arms, loose seat cushions, and turned legs on brass castors.
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Archive I A nineteenth-century Chesterfield sofa with patterned floral upholstery, deep button tufting on the backrest and rolled arms, loose seat cushions, and turned legs on brass castors.

19th Century Chesterfield Sofa

Archive II A nineteenth-century Chesterfield sofa with patterned floral upholstery, deep button tufting on the backrest and rolled arms, loose seat cushions, and turned legs on brass castors. View II
Archive III A nineteenth-century Chesterfield sofa with patterned floral upholstery, deep button tufting on the backrest and rolled arms, loose seat cushions, and turned legs on brass castors. View III
Archive IV A nineteenth-century Chesterfield sofa with patterned floral upholstery, deep button tufting on the backrest and rolled arms, loose seat cushions, and turned legs on brass castors. View IV
Archive V A nineteenth-century Chesterfield sofa with patterned floral upholstery, deep button tufting on the backrest and rolled arms, loose seat cushions, and turned legs on brass castors. View V
Archive VI A nineteenth-century Chesterfield sofa with patterned floral upholstery, deep button tufting on the backrest and rolled arms, loose seat cushions, and turned legs on brass castors. View VI
Archive VII A nineteenth-century Chesterfield sofa with patterned floral upholstery, deep button tufting on the backrest and rolled arms, loose seat cushions, and turned legs on brass castors. View VII
Archive VIII A nineteenth-century Chesterfield sofa with patterned floral upholstery, deep button tufting on the backrest and rolled arms, loose seat cushions, and turned legs on brass castors. View VIII
Archive IX A nineteenth-century Chesterfield sofa with patterned floral upholstery, deep button tufting on the backrest and rolled arms, loose seat cushions, and turned legs on brass castors. View IX
Archive X A nineteenth-century Chesterfield sofa with patterned floral upholstery, deep button tufting on the backrest and rolled arms, loose seat cushions, and turned legs on brass castors. View X
Archive XI A nineteenth-century Chesterfield sofa with patterned floral upholstery, deep button tufting on the backrest and rolled arms, loose seat cushions, and turned legs on brass castors. View XI
Archive XII A nineteenth-century Chesterfield sofa with patterned floral upholstery, deep button tufting on the backrest and rolled arms, loose seat cushions, and turned legs on brass castors. View XII
Archive XIII A nineteenth-century Chesterfield sofa with patterned floral upholstery, deep button tufting on the backrest and rolled arms, loose seat cushions, and turned legs on brass castors. View XIII
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Telephone 07376 595720
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Carlinghow Mills
Bradford Road
Batley
West Yorkshire
WF17 8LL
United Kingdom

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A nineteenth-century Chesterfield sofa with patterned floral upholstery, deep button tufting on the backrest and rolled arms, loose seat cushions, and turned legs on brass castors.
19th Century Chesterfield Sofa
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A nineteenth-century Chesterfield sofa with patterned floral upholstery, deep button tufting on the backrest and rolled arms, loose seat cushions, and turned legs on brass castors.
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  • ObjectSofas & Settees
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialFabric Upholstery, Mahogany, Brass
  • ColourPink and Beige
  • MotifsDeep button tufting, Rolled arms, Turned feet with brass castors

This 19th century Victorian Chesterfield sofa has a hardwood frame and mahogany legs that are reeded with original brass cope castors. It is upholstered in a pink and beige floral fabric with deep button tufting on the backrest and rolled arms, and includes newly constructed sprung seating with original feather and down cushions. The sofa measures 199 cm wide by 90 cm deep by 78 cm high, with a seat width of 127 cm, a seat depth of 57 cm, and a seat height of 47 cm. In a contemporary home, this piece works well as a central seating option in a living room, study, or drawing room. It brings a traditional English country house style to interior spaces, offering both decorative character and comfortable seating.

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The Chesterfield sofa originated in eighteenth-century England, traditionally defined by buttoned upholstery, scrolled arms of equal height to the backrest, and low wood feet. By the nineteenth century, these pieces became central features of Victorian drawing rooms and study interiors.

Authentic nineteenth-century Chesterfield sofas were constructed using solid hardwood frames, hand-tied steel coil springs, horsehair filling, and heavy woven textiles or leather secured with deep button tufting and brass castors.

Authentic period examples feature deep diamond-tufted buttoning across the backrest and arms, hand-carved mahogany or walnut feet on original brass castors, and heavy timber framing visible beneath the base.

A patterned period sofa can be incorporated into modern settings by placing it against neutral or lime-washed walls, paired with contemporary minimalist lighting and clean-lined timber coffee tables to highlight the historic textile work.

Maintain historical upholstery by vacuuming regularly on low suction with a soft brush attachment, keeping the item out of direct sunlight to prevent colour fading, and treating wood legs with natural beeswax.
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