
The Chesterfield sofa conjures images of formally attired gentlemen sequestered in a unlit paneled behold, sipping brandy and smoking cigars. Throughout history the Chesterfield sofa has arrive to report many things to different people. The Victorian era saw the Chesterfield as the key section in living rooms, where gentlemen relaxed while their wives sat in chairs crafting needlepoint. Since the 19th century, it has been linked with Freudian psychoanalysis, as Sigmund Freud originally broken-down a sofa during his hypnosis sessions with patients. Flash forward two centuries and procure yourself seated in a sumptuous red leather Chesterfield in a shadowy corner of a local coffeehouse or wine bar.
Throughout the years, Chesterfield sofas have graced the palaces of royalty, prominent business offices, hotels, restaurants, gentleman’s clubs and luxurious private homes. Today the Chesterfield is synonymous with elegance and class in interiors all over the world, of every architectural and decorating style. Regardless of what it represents to many, the Chesterfield steadfastly remains the sofa that embodies the perfect blend of comfort and sophistication. Read More…
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Jan.27,2012





