chesterfield sofa

Nothing is as classic as a chesterfield sofa. Originally an English estate sofa, the item came to the US as a library sofa in provincial New England homes in the 1800's.  The lines harken back to the equestrian lifestyle, refined but rustic. The sofa can come in all colors and textures like the Chester Sofa from Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams. My favorites are usually in the richest darkest brown you can find specifically Restoration Hardware's Cognac Leather, especially when the leather has been overly distressed. The sofa tends to has a straight back, rolled arms and tight spindle legs, other iterations have a slightly sloping back that duals as a lounge as in the Beverly Sofa from Williams-Sonoma. Tufting is mandatory along the seat back and the arms, and can be along the base of the seat and sometimes the seat cushion. Sofas created with the highest quality will be extremely plush and firm box seat cushions and will have nail heads down the front of the sofa arm.