It may surprise you to learn that chesterfield sofas and chairs was invented back in the mid 1700s, when Lord Philip Stanhope, the fourth Earl of chesterfield, commissioned a piece of furniture for his guests to sit on. More specifically, he required a striking piece of furniture with a low sit and high back to allow his gentlemen to seat comfortably, but without creasing their suits. Stanhope employed a local craftsman to design a suitable piece of furniture therefore the first chesterfield was created. 

 

Chesterfields sofas became somewhat of a status symbol, appearing only in the homes of the wealthy, surrounded by the truly grand decor. 

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Their popularity soon grew and became a fixture in many exclusive gentlemen's clubs in London, providing a comfortable setting  for London's wealthiest men to sit, relax and dine.

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