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A Very Good 19thc Chesterfield in Original Leathers
Robinson of England
for sale €9,359     $10,159
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A Very Good 19thc Chesterfield in Original Leathers

19th century
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This is quite a rare find indeed. In original leathers, this 19thC Chesterfield is not without its battle scars. That said, we t is certainly in particularly good order.

It has been re-dyed and presents very well with great comfort.

I also have a matching piece available separately that has been previously restored into a British Racing Green leather. They could potentially be restored together to create a rare perfect match.

Available to view by appointment in our workshops - based in the North East of England where we carry some 250 pieces of 19th, early 20th and Vintage Chesterfield furniture and also craft our own Signature Collection.

Our Begravia Studio is available to view by appointment and is a lovely window to our work.

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Robinson of England has dated this Victorian Leather Chesterfield Sofa to the Victorian era.

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This is quite a rare find indeed. In original leathers, this 19thC Chesterfield is not without its battle scars. That said, we t is certainly in particularly good order.

It has been re-dyed and presents very well with great comfort.

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I also have a matching piece available separately that has been previously restored into a British Racing Green leather.
Robinson of England

They could potentially be restored together to create a rare perfect match.

fig 1. A nineteenth-century dark brown leather Chesterfield sofa featuring deep buttoned tufting, rolled arms, and brass studding detail.
fig 1. A Very Good 19thc Chesterfield in Original Leathers

Available to view by appointment in our workshops - based in the North East of England where we carry some 250 pieces of 19th, early 20th and Vintage Chesterfield furniture and also craft our own Signature Collection.

Our Begravia Studio is available to view by appointment and is a lovely window to our work.

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Robinson of England has dated this Victorian Leather Chesterfield Sofa to the Victorian era.

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Archive I A nineteenth-century dark brown leather Chesterfield sofa featuring deep buttoned tufting, rolled arms, and brass studding detail.

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Robinson of England
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A nineteenth-century dark brown leather Chesterfield sofa featuring deep buttoned tufting, rolled arms, and brass studding detail.
A Very Good 19thC Chesterfield in Original Leathers
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A Chesterfield sofa is characterised by its equal-height back and arms, deep buttoned or tufted leather upholstery, rolled arms, and decorative studding detail. Originating in 18th-century England, the design became a prominent feature of Victorian domestic and commercial interiors.

Nineteenth-century Chesterfield sofas were constructed using solid hardwood frames, such as beech or oak, fitted with hand-tied steel coil springs and natural fillings including horsehair and hessian. The exterior was upholstered in full-grain leather fixed with individual brass upholstery studs.

Authentic antique Chesterfields display hand-dyed leather with natural patina, soft wear, and subtle colour variations rather than uniform synthetic finishes. Inspection beneath the frame typically reveals hand-stitched hessian webbing, hand-lashed coil springs, and period construction methods.

A leather Chesterfield functions as a grounded anchor piece in contemporary living spaces, contrasting effectively against crisp plaster walls, modern artwork, or concrete finishes. Pairing the piece with textured wool throws, neutral linen cushions, or minimal metal side tables balances its visual weight.

Keep leather seating away from direct heat sources and prolonged sunlight to prevent drying and cracking of the hide. Regular gentle dusting and periodic application of a specialist leather conservation balm preserve flexibility without stripping historical patina.
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