Archive for the ‘Chesterfield Sofa’ Category

The hide upholstered Dorset Chesterfield range of sofas, club chairs and footstools stand out amongst the wide range of quality hand made products that are made in our Yorkshire workshops. Described as a timeless classic, the Dorset sofa has cushions that are stuffed with high quality fibres all by hand and with the option of duck down for the really discerning on request.

Featuring straight arms and with a level back, all deep foamed for comfort combined with built in longevity of shape, the Dorset chesterfield sofa oozes fine features such as hand nailed brass studs and mahogany bun feet polished for good looks and protection. Naturally the Dorset can be covered with one of the three styles of leather finish and in the full range of colours that are offered by us, but the most popular would appear to be our white premium leather, making this iconic chesterfield one of our best sellers. You may see other sofas and chairs that look similar, but few if any will be built with the care and skill offered by our time served craftsmen.

Over the years the demand from world markets for quality handmade leather sofas inspired the family owned Distinctive Chesterfields to supply their quality product to these overseas markets. As a Yorkshire based company built on family values, where customers’ personal requirements are valued and met, it is no surprise that the demand for their leather chesterfield sofas, club and office chairs has grown over the years, with products being sent to Europe, Africa, the American and Australasia continents.

Success is in no small part is due to the high quality of the hand made products. With frames made from sustainable hardwoods, and selected quality leathers in three finishes, and 34 colours, the range of sixteen models of Chesterfield sofas, six club chairs and five office chairs as well as matching footstools, Distinctive Chesterfields can expect to continue to satisfy the worldwide demand.

Unique is how many describe our Wessex range of Distinctive Chesterfield products and with good reason. The proportions of the Wessex Chesterfield Sofa are generous and give it a highly distinctive look. In common with all Distinctive Chesterfields, the Wessex begins with the handmade frame, and we use only sustainable hardwoods for this and all our products, which we then fully spring the frame prior to it being upholstered.

The cushions are loose filled, fully stuffed to generous sizes, and the base is finished with brass castors, all of which gives the Wessex its classic look. The colour and choice of leather finish will depend to a large extent on your personal choice and the surroundings into which the Wessex will be placed. However, this Distinctive Chesterfield looks really good in premium leather, particularly in the colour black.

Undoubtedly what makes our Chesterfield Sofas and Club Chairs stand out from the rest is the high quality of the leather that we use on every item of furniture that we hand make for our customers, both at home and which we send to many countries overseas.

Leather has been used throughout the centuries and the processing of this has changed little over the years. Only the finest hides are selected by us for covering our range of products, we look for fineness, texture, evenness, and feel which results in only the highest quality end product being sent out to you, our valued customer.

We offer three types of leather from which you can choose, each differing in feel or look. Our standard leather range is our antique range; the process gives an authentic, antiqued appearance. For something more in your sofa or chair, the premier leather range is pre treated and we can offer a vast range of nineteen colours. However, the ultimate has to be hand dyed leather processed in a time honoured way, just as it has been for centuries. If you are not sure which leather to go for Request a sample swatch and make sure you choose the right one.

We can understand how people can become spoilt for choice when considering which Distinctive Chesterfield to buy for their home or commercial premise, our rang is probably the best to be seen anywhere, coupled with that we have, of course, a full colour range and three distinctive style of leather from which to choose.

One of the most popular choices is our Buckingham range of sofas, club chairs and matching footstools. In common with all our products, the Buckingham is hand made to the most exacting standards, built over a hardwood frame, with deep sprung back and arms, sporting distinctive lines most notably a crested back, and slashed arms, which set this range apart from the rest. The classical look is completed by contoured lines and single buttoned facings, with the sofa available as a two, three or four seta version and low club chairs and footstools to match.

We have recently introduced our Suffolk range of Distinctive Chesterfield because you demanded it and we can understand the reason for this. Without doubt the Suffolk, when highly polished in our red antique leather finish, just looks the part and it is both slim and comfortable.

The Suffolk is simply made for a hotel lobby or comfy bar area, but looks equally as good in a home setting. The Suffolk Chesterfield has slimline arms with a fully buttoned interior and is can be made as a two or three seat version. We can combine this with a number of low chairs, plus matching footstools if required, perfect for your living room.

Naturally, our Suffolk range is available in the three styles of leather finish with all the colours we produce, but we are sure that when you see this in antique leather finish, this could be the one of your choice.

Leather is a natural product which not only looks good, can be stained and hand finished to a variety of colours and types, but is a warm long lasting durable material, in fact it has been ideal for covering chairs, sofas, and other items for hundreds of years.

If plastic had been around a couple of hundred years ago, can you imagine ever seeing an original piece on show today in a stately home? We don’t believe so and if it was, it would have a really hard feel and be cracked or split. With leather we can produce a leather finish that entirely suits the requirements of the user, will still feel warm and soft to the touch, and given the right care and maintenance will give years of service and although it will mature, it will still look as good as when it was first made by Distinctive Chesterfields.

If you are looking to a traditional Chesterfield sofa, and so many people do, we would suggest that you look no further than toward our Derby Chesterfield Sofa. We have deliberately based the design of the Derby sofa on the turn of the century style of sofa which has stood up to the test of time in so many situations.

With the Derby we feature a stiff hand sprung and buttoned base and back, hand crafted on to a solid beech wood frame constructed carefully using only screws and dowels which is guaranteed to ensure a long trouble free life. We have used polished mahogany bun feet, further adding to the classical appearance of this chesterfield. The full range of Derby style leather furniture comprises matching footstool, low chair, and two, three, or four seater sofas. The full range of leather finish and colours is available for the Derby range, but we feel it looks its best in Antique Brown leather.

We entertain overseas visitors to our showrooms frequently, usually following a recommendation, maybe through looking at our brochures, or contacting us through our web pages. Perhaps those who come to our showrooms most frequently are parties from North America looking to buy a genuine Chesterfield Sofa or Club Chair, hand made by traditional English Craftsmen in Yorkshire.

Fears regarding shipping are quickly put to rest as we have many years of experience sending our “Distinctive” products worldwide, which is always handled by our professional furniture shipping agents. The cost of sending our products surprises many, to North America this is often less than an airline ticket! We welcome overseas enquiries and will be happy to give you a costing for shipping the Chesterfield of your choice.

Due to the increasing demand for British handmade furniture, we are actively looking for agents and resellers for Distinctive Chesterfields worldwide, particularly in speaking to partners in America, Russia, and most of Europe, contact us for further information.

If you have antique style furniture in your home or place of work, adding a new Chesterfield sofa, club chair or office chair, could make this stand out and not blend with the ambience of the room. At Distinctive Chesterfields we can solve this problem by “Antiquing” this for you.

Firstly we would hand craft the piece as normal to ensure that it meets all the standards of a Distinctive Chesterfield piece and the leather is then blacked with a special treatment which makes the whole of the hide appear very dark, in fact almost black, the frame is also treated in this way. Following on, one of our professional leather craftsmen would, using a special solution, rub the leather lightly to reveal the lighter colour below to replicate the look of a traditional, antique leather chesterfield or chair. Your piece of Distinctive Furniture is then sealed to ensure that the effect is not lost over time and the sofa or chair blends comfortably into its surroundings.