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A Lovely 19thc Chesterfield - Previously Restores in British Racing Green Leathers
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for sale €5,849     $6,349
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A Lovely 19thc Chesterfield - Previously Restores in British Racing Green Leathers

19th century
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This is a lovely little piece that has been restored around 30 years ago in very smart British Racing Green leathers.

Super value at £4,999

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 Green Leather Chesterfield Sofa to the Victorian era.

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Description
This is a lovely little piece that has been restored around 30 years ago in very smart British Racing Green leathers.

Super value at £4,999

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 Green Leather Chesterfield Sofa to the Victorian era.

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Robinson of England
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2022
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A 19th-century Chesterfield sofa upholstered in British Racing Green leather, featuring deep button tufting, rolled arms, studded trim, and turned timber feet on castors.
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Archive I A 19th-century Chesterfield sofa upholstered in British Racing Green leather, featuring deep button tufting, rolled arms, studded trim, and turned timber feet on castors.

A Lovely 19thc Chesterfield - Previously Restores in British Racing Green Leathers

Archive II A 19th-century Chesterfield sofa upholstered in British Racing Green leather, featuring deep button tufting, rolled arms, studded trim, and turned timber feet on castors. View II
Archive III A 19th-century Chesterfield sofa upholstered in British Racing Green leather, featuring deep button tufting, rolled arms, studded trim, and turned timber feet on castors. View III
Archive IV A 19th-century Chesterfield sofa upholstered in British Racing Green leather, featuring deep button tufting, rolled arms, studded trim, and turned timber feet on castors. View IV
Archive V A 19th-century Chesterfield sofa upholstered in British Racing Green leather, featuring deep button tufting, rolled arms, studded trim, and turned timber feet on castors. View V
Archive VI A 19th-century Chesterfield sofa upholstered in British Racing Green leather, featuring deep button tufting, rolled arms, studded trim, and turned timber feet on castors. View VI
Archive VII A 19th-century Chesterfield sofa upholstered in British Racing Green leather, featuring deep button tufting, rolled arms, studded trim, and turned timber feet on castors. View VII
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Robinson of England
Telephone 07886 919 667
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Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/robinsonofengland
Verified Since Jan 2022
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A 19th-century Chesterfield sofa upholstered in British Racing Green leather, featuring deep button tufting, rolled arms, studded trim, and turned timber feet on castors.
A lovely 19thC Chesterfield - Previously Restores in British Racing Green Leathers
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A 19th-century Chesterfield sofa upholstered in British Racing Green leather, featuring deep button tufting, rolled arms, studded trim, and turned timber feet on castors.
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  • ObjectSofas
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialLeather, Timber, Brass
  • ColourDark Green
  • MotifsDeep button tufting, Rolled arms, Nailhead trim, Turned legs with castors

A Victorian Chesterfield sofa provides a classic seating option for a traditional library, study or drawing room. This piece dates from the nineteenth century and exemplifies the traditional English design style associated with the period. The frame holds a low back and deep button tufting across the interior upholstery, complemented by high rolled arms finished with individual brass nailhead trim. The leather upholstery is rendered in a dark British Racing Green tone. Short turned timber feet fitted with small castors support the base. The piece measures approximately 165 cm in width, 90 cm in depth, and 75 cm in height. Restoration work completed approximately thirty years ago renewed the leather surfaces and structural components. The dark green hide shows gentle creases and softening from use over time. The dense buttoning creates a uniform grid across the backrest and inner arm panels. Individual studs line the front arm facings in a neat row. The turned wooden feet show a warm brown grain and rest directly on the floor. This compact two-seater sofa suits placement in a residential home as a reading seat or conversational lounge furniture item.

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A Chesterfield sofa is traditionally defined by deep button tufting, rolled arms that sit at the same height as the backrest, and decorative studding along the front arm faces.

Traditional 19th-century Chesterfield construction relies on solid hardwood timber frames, hand-tied steel coil springs, natural fillings such as horsehair, and full-grain leather upholstery.

Authentic 19th-century examples feature hand-stitched deep buttoning, original timber frames with mortise and tenon joinery, brass castors on turned legs, and appropriate age-related wear to the frame or leather.

A green leather Chesterfield serves as a focal point in contemporary spaces when balanced with neutral wall paint, natural oak elements, and architectural metal lighting.

Maintain leather upholstery by applying a specialized leather conditioner annually, keeping the piece away from direct heat sources, and gently dusting the deep buttoning using a soft brush.
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