THE WONDERFUL HERITAGE OF CHESTERFIELD SOFAS

A Story by AmeliaWeston

The epitome of style, luxury, character and charm, the Chesterfield Sofa is the James Bond in the world of luxury furniture. When there is Chesterfield, there is nothing better and nothing as competent to meet the style and benchmark.

There is no particular story as far as the origin of this term or these typical sofas is concerned. There are many beliefs to its origin. Some believe it was a piece of furnishing that was commissioned in honor of the fourth earl of Chesterfield, Philip Stanhope. Others say that the Earl was famous for his style and taste for collecting luxurious and unique furniture and trendsetting. But one thing is clear Chesterfield sofas are a symbol and embodiment of English craftsmanship.

Paintings dating back to early 1700, show that Chesterfield sofas had been part of government establishments and mansions belonging to the rich class of that time. These sofas were hand crafted so there prices were equally high and only affordable to the wealthy.

Chesterfield sofa is upholstered with a lot of buttons, leveled arms and back, padded seats, usually leather and sometimes velvet covered seats and varying colors. Full grain leather is used to make these sofas which add to the soaring prices of these sofas.

Buying something so highly priced can be a time consuming and tedious task. You can browse catalogs, websites, and stores but only buying tips from the experts can help you make the right choice.

Consider the following factors when buying a chesterfield sofa:

Level of Comfort should be given a Prime Priority:

Comfort should be on the forefront when you plan to buy a sofa, considering the fact that the sofa will be part of your daily life and you will use it in a variety of ways. You will watch TV on it, lie down and read, watch movies, study, maybe share dinner with a friend and the list goes on. Chesterfield sofas are made with high quality leather but make sure the foam is of high density because if the foam sags from rough and daily usage, you will see precious investment on it go astray.

Choose the right color:

These days’ chesterfield sofas are available in all colors to match the various themes of your rooms. From sober brown to vibrant velvety purple, you can find sofas to fit in any of your room.

Construction of a Sofa:

The other priority after comfort should be durability. The frame is what keeps the sofa going and standing. It should be assured from the manufacturer that the frame is built with strong wood so that the sofa has lesser chances of collapsing any time soon.

Guarantee offered by the manufacturer:

If a manufacturer is offering a warranty of more than 2 years, this shows the sofa is durable because guarantee is a cost to the manufacturer. If he is offering longer guarantee, it means he is sure he would not have to give cash back for a defected sofa.

All these assured, and you’re all set to buy the chesterfield sofa of your dreams!

About the Author:

Amelia Weston is a professional interior designer. With her elegant taste in designing and an eye for transforming any room into a unique yet appealing living space, she has served the interior designing with passion and novelty. She loves to write blogs on interior designing trends. Find more at http://ahernsfurniture.co.uk/warehouse/ .