Here at Distinctive Chesterfields we are always looking for the next project.

Along with the everyday Chesterfields we like to challenge our frame makers and upholsterers in to doing something creative.

We have recently made a 4 piece Chesterfield in a semi circle sitting approximatley 25 people for a company in London.

Do you have something in mind and want to challenge Distinctive Chetsrfields into making your idea into reality?

Call us now or email us at clare@distinctivechesterfields.com.

Better late than never, I’ve just discovered loads of images of chesterfields on the digital camera that I took walking around the Interiors Birmingham exhibiton in January 2009.

It was great to see so many manufacturers and interior designers featuring the glamorous chesterfield sofa as part of their display and there were centainly lots of innovations which made great viewing.

Check out the photos below.

Here at Distinctive Chesterfields we have some great deals on the Derby Chesterfield Sofa and suites.

This Chesterfield is one of our most popular as it will fit in most surroundings. The Derby features a button base and nice deep arms for comfort, it looks best with mahogany bun feet and a premium leather.

We have just recently made the Derby Chesterfield in a poppy colour and looks magnificent.

As promised we have added to our fabulous range of Chesterfield Sofas.

The Cambridge Chesterfield sofa is one of the new ranges and is very similar to the Derby Chesterfield Sofa but bigger for a more comfortable sit, and we all know we like to comfy whilst reading our favourite magazine or newspaper!

This is available as a suite or separate to fit your surroundings, and available in all finishes. This particularly looks good in an antique leather to give the aged look as I’m sure you will agree. Call or email now to find out up to date prices and more information.

Well with all this talk of more snow on it’s way, why not buy yourself a brand new chesterfield couch with big comfy cushions and snuggle down with a nice cup of hot chocolate.

We have great deals on all the time so why not take a look.

My personal favourite is the Dorset. It is a timeless classic with straight arms, level back, polished bun feet and hand stuffed cushions this obviously is available in any colour.

It is essential that you give your office a professional and significant look. It not only makes you feel good about yourself but also makes the work environment better to work in. An office forms an impression about the kind of person you are and how good you are at your job. If you want to make your office appear more professional, fresh and younger you can do it well with office chairs that stand out. Leather Chesterfields offer a wide range of office chairs that are stylish and comfortable.

You can make your office look more attractive with The Hudson Swivel Office Chair. Chesterfields has the most exquisite range of chairs in leather and the Hudson chair happens to be one of them. The look of this chair probably dates back to the thirties and is not only wonderful to look at but is very comfortable. It has a fully buttoned interior and has a hand studded finish.

The design of the Hudson office chair comes from a Victorian time and is associated with being a world class leather office chair. It has a solid mahogany frame and is hand buttoned all over. The Hudson Swivel office chair looks its best in hand dyed leather. It is also available in different coloured antique and premium leather and is hand crafted. However, this finely crafted leather chair does not only offer a wonderful sight, but it also happens to be an extremely comfortable chair to sit in.

The Lincoln Chesterfield Sofa is an original design here at Distinctive Chesterfields. This unique sofa captures the beauty of a true Leather Chesterfield.

Rather hard to actually describe, it appears to be set rather low to the ground, which then pronounces the height of the arms and back of the sofa, when in fact, the height of the sofa is actually no different to our other Chesterfield Sofas! And it is then set on taller than usual contoured polished mahogany feet – bun feet and castored feet being the norm for most of our Chesterfield sofa range. A very palatial looking sofa yet very understated at the same time.

A custom made heavy set hardwood frame is the basis on which this, our largest standard range of Chesterfield Sofas, is built. The Lincoln features a deep buttoned seat and heavy springing. Hand-nailed studs on the facings complete the look of this high stanced Chesterfield Sofa.

This sofa can only be truly appreciated upon close inspection, to understand and take in its understated elegance. The Lincoln Chesterfield Sofa really is a sofa with timeless beauty. And finished in high quality leather, this sofa takes on a whole new look of regality.

Some people think that Chesterfield Sofas are given their name after the town of Chesterfield in Derbyshire. Yet rumour has it that they were named after the Earl of Chesterfield but neither are proven facts.

Choosing a Chesterfield Sofa is an important decision – do you buy a leather sofa or a fabric covered one? Today, most living areas feature a sofa, or sofas, in some shape or form. Most of us grew up with a fabric or a leather sofa, settee or couche – whichever term you use – but where did these modern Chesterfield Sofas, and their smaller counterparts (the Club Chair) originate from? The history and background of Chesterfields is somewhat rather complex.

The earliest form of seated furniture to accommodate two or more people was known as a settee – this dates back to around 1500. The more comfortable chair-back type settee evolved from this in the late 17th century and it was from this that the fully upholstered and exposed wood long seat (or settee) developed.

A settee was an elongated armchair that accommodated two or more people. Anything with more than two cushions was called a sofa.

That is the question most frequently asked in the offices at Distinctive Chesterfields. And the problem in answering it is, there is no right or wrong answer. It depends entirely on the customer and what they want from their Chesterfield Sofa.

The questions to ask are:

• Are you looking for traditional or more modern?
• Are you wanting comfort over appearance?
• What type of setting will your Leather Chesterfield Sofa be placed in?

Different people seek different characteristics in their Chesterfield Sofa. Take the firm sprung and webbed Rutland Sofa – this is never going to be as soft and squishy as the more informal Kendal Sofa. However, the Dorset range of Leather Chesterfields can be seen as a compromise between the two. But why compromise?

So what we always recommend here at Distinctive Chesterfields, when buying a Leather Chesterfield Sofa, is to ask yourself “What do I want out of my sofa?” Then, and only then, can we sit down and decide which sofa would be best for you and narrow down the possibilities.

We have literally dozens of different styles of Chesterfield Sofa, and even more choice of colours, but there are are only a few basic different designs to choose from.

These are explained below.

• Straight or Crested Back:
  This is to do with the back profile of the Chesterfield Sofa. Straight backed Leather Chesterfields tend to be more traditional and are probably what you have in mind when you think about Chesterfield Sofas. Crested backs are increasingly popular, as they still keep the look of a traditional Chesterfield Sofa but they give better lateral back support.
• Low or High Leg:
  This is to do with the stance of your Leather Chesterfield Sofa. Traditionally, you will find Chesterfield Sofas are mounted on solid mahogany bun feet (low leg). Nowadays, to appeal to a wider audience, many Leather Chesterfields have a thinner undercarriage and are mounted on taller legs (high leg), usually with castors, to give a more elevated appearance.
• Buttoned or Cushioned Base:
  This is to do with, as the name suggests, the seated area of a Chesterfield Sofa. The more traditional Chesterfield Sofas are made with a buttoned (also known as ‘tufted’) base – purists will always go for this option. Many customers though like the originality of a Leather Chesterfield Sofa but opt for the cushioned base, in which individual cushions are hand-stuffed, which gives greater comfort – ideal for a more relaxed feel.

The choice is yours!