Why choose a Chesterfield?
- vancewithers
- Jun 24, 2024
- 1 min read

If there’s one piece of furniture that can divide a room (sometimes quite literally) it’s the classic chesterfield.
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They’re instantly recognisable yet the draw such differing responses from people. To some, they are the height of elegance, representing a traditional , quality piece of furniture and they’re often associated with formal environments – Doctor’s waiting rooms, Lawyers offices, Banks etc. Locations where you would be expected to ‘sit up’ and not slouch.
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To others, they’re seen as an impractical alternative to a modern sofa or lounger, with their hard, buttoned surfaces discouraging chilling out and relaxing.
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In truth, they’re very practical, easy to maintain and to clean. Whether you choose a club chair, a wing-back or a sofa, they command the room space where they sit and with a few well-placed scatter cushions, their potentially ‘hard’ lines can be softened. With care, they’ll look as good in 50 years as they do now.
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Try one when you’re out in town next time you’re out and about!
