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Posted on October 27, 2009 by Taylor Allin | Posted under Decor
The Courtly and Durable Chesterfield Settee
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The Chesterfield sofa is often linked to royalty. This claim is based on the widely held belief that the fourth Earl of Chesterfield commissioned a renowned cabinetmaker to produce an article of furniture that would allow gentlemen to set upright in the utmost of comfort. Thus beginning what is now known as the Chesterfield sofa. Some people claim that this link to royalty is merely a marketing ploy designed to increase sales of this particular style of sofa. Whatever the case may be this sofa is historically known to grace the residences of kings and queens as well as being found in the offices of prominent businessmen and in medical suites. The design of the Chesterfield sofa lends itself to an extremely durable and long-lasting sofa. The back and the arms are at the same level so that they brace each other well. The seat is extremely low giving the sofa a low center of gravity. The frame of the sofa is wrapped tightly in its covering which has traditionally been leather. Using leather obviously adds to the durability of the sofa as does the tight covering. Having the covering wrapped tightly and button-down as it often is, leads to the fabric not moving nearly as much as it would in a loosely covered sofa. This adds endurance. The front face of the Chesterfield is often embellished with raised nail heads in the sofa features rolled arms. This coupled with the button-down look the arms and back at the same height and the low seat and give the Chesterfield sofa a unique and instantly recognized profile. You will find that the Chesterfield sofa is extremely comfortable to sit in and functions well in any seating environment. So when you're shopping for your next new sofa and you want a good blend between comfort and functionality durability and classic good looks, the Chesterfield style sofa deserves serious consideration. About The Author: To learn more about leather chesterfield sofas feel free to visit Taylors website where you will find tons of useful articles and resources to help you in your chesterfield settee purchasing decisions. |
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