https://www.openlearning.com/u/olssongarner-slz756/blog/ThisWeekSMostPopularStoriesAboutChesterfieldCornerCouchChesterfieldCornerCouch The Chesterfield Sofa - A Timeless Classic While trends and fashions ebb and flow The chesterfield sofa is timeless. A luxuriously designed leather davenport, with arms that are similar in height to its back, the chesterfield brings elegance, style, and comfort to any room. Consider your family's needs when you are shopping for a Chesterfield made of leather. Families with pets and children are advised to choose a Chesterfield that is upholstered in stain-resistant materials such as linen or performance. Origin A leather Chesterfield sofa one of the most elegant and classic furniture styles in the world, is a striking piece that is seen in man's clubs and offices of distinction as well as homes all over the world. This elegant sofa, with its upholstered upholstery, was created in the 1700s and has lasted through centuries of fashion and interior design trends. But where did this unique sofa design come from? of Chesterfield sofas date back to the latter half of the 1800s. There are many theories about the history behind Chesterfield sofas. However the most well-known theory is that the 4th Earl of Chesterfield, Philip Stanhope, ordered the first leather couch with distinctive features such as deep buttoning and quilted leather upholstery. The arms rolled were also at the same height as the back. Stanhope, one of the most prominent politicians of his time was also a renowned tastemaker. The settee, it is believed, was passed down to Solomon Dayrolles, his godson. According to legend, Stanhope advised his aide on his deathbed to give Mr. Dayrolles an additional seat. It is unclear if it was the Chesterfield couch named after him, or another kind of seating. The name stuck, and soon Chesterfield sofas and chairs were known throughout England and the British Empire. Chesterfield sofas gained worldwide fame when Britain expanded its terri