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The Chesterfield sofa is one of the most recognisable pieces of furniture in the world. You can travel to almost any location around the globe and there is a good chance that you will come across one at some point, whether it’s in a hotel lobby, an office, or somewhere else.

With its luxury leather, deep buttoning, low back, and high arms, this style classic has graduated from the gentlemen’s clubs and stately homes of the old British Empire to become a highly sought-after item of furniture for homeowners from every corner of the globe.

You might find yourself asking: how did one piece of furniture become so desirable across so many different cultures? Well, the answer to this question can be found by tracing the Chesterfield’s history over the hundreds of years from its inception. So, pour yourself a nice cup of tea and we’ll take a closer look at how this humble sofa has evolved to become one of the world’s favourite pieces of furniture.

WHO INVENTED THE CHESTERFIELD SOFA?

The term ‘Chesterfield’ was first used to describe a piece of sofa-like furniture in the 1800s, but we have to look back a little further to discover the widely-told tale of its invention. There aren’t any official documents validating the story, but it is said that the style was originally commissioned by Lord Philip Stanhope, the fourth Earl of Chesterfield (1694–1773), from whom the sofa got its name.

It’s said that the Earl wanted somewhere for a gentleman to sit without putting creases in his suit, so he employed a local craftsman to come up with a solution. The end result of this commission was the forerunner of the Chesterfield sofa. Should this story prove to be accurate, the Chesterfield’s upper-class origins would certainly be matched by a very fitting originator: Lord Philip Stanhope was an admired writer and politician, as well as one of Britain’s wealthy aristocratic class. He was also widely known as a trendsetter of his time —someone that many looked to for the latest fashions and styles.

When looking for a grain of evidence to verify the story, it’s important to note that Philip Stanhope was also a strong advocate of gentlemanly conduct — something that is evident in his collected letters to his illegitimate son titled Letters to His Son on the Art of Becoming a Man of the World and a Gentleman, published posthumously in 1774. In these letters, the Earl stresses the importance of being a respectable gentleman in all aspects of life, so it isn’t too difficult to imagine him being the type of man who would commission a sofa to help keep creases out of his suit. From a historical perspective, it seems fitting that such a man gave the world one of its most distinguished pieces of furniture.

Company introduction

315 FURNITURE GROUP LIMITED has been manufacturer and exporter of modern furniture for more than 12 years.
We are locating in Foshan, furniture city of China. We have a Product development team of more than 10 people, and experienced technicians of more than 50 people, and workers of more than 300 people.
And due to our experienced export team, we have customers from all over the world who repeats order regularly month by month.
Our products ranges as below:
ball chair, bubble chair, Eames lounge chair, Egg chair, Barcelona chair, Barcelona bench, swan chair, coconut chair, LC4 lounge chair set, chesterfield sofa, Florence knoll sofa, lc2 sofa, Eames lobby chair and other office chair, and some other famous chairs.

Company profile

Year Established: 2007-04-07

Total Employees: 201～300 Persons

Registered Capital: CNY 1 Million

Business Type: Manufacturer

Annual Output: Value CNY 50 Million

Total Export Revenue: CNY 40 Million

Export Percentage: 80%

Main Markets: European countries, USA, and Middle East

Average Lead Time: 20 day(s) after receipt of payment

Payment Type: T/T,L/C,Western union

Payment Currency: CNY,USD,HKD

Main Products

modern furniture, modern chair, modern sofa, classic furniture, leisure furniture, replica furniture, famous furniture, replica chair, famous chair, design furniture, designer chair, relax furniture, relax chair

Factory location: Paisha Mid Industrial Road, Longjiang Town, Shunde, Foshan, China