Handcrafted Chesterfield armchairs made in Britain with timeless elegance and exacting attention to detail. Finished in rich hides, soft velvets or sumptuous fabrics, every piece brings refined comfort and quiet statement style to the living room, study or bedroom it is made for.
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Every well planned room reaches a point where the sofa is placed, the rug is down and one corner still feels unfinished. More often than not it is waiting for a Chesterfield armchair, with rolled arms and a deeply buttoned back that looks as though it has always been there.
Each armchair is built by hand in the Manchester workshop on a solid beech frame, with every button pulled and tied by a time served upholsterer. Delivery across mainland Britain is free, taking six to eight weeks from order to your room.
The collection covers fifteen designs, from strictly traditional shapes to softer silhouettes suited to modern homes. Most come in two widths, a classic single seat or a wider snuggle size.
Unsure where to start? Order up to six free swatches to compare hides and fabrics at home before choosing a design.
A sofa fixes a room around one wall for as long as you own it, while an armchair can move with the seasons. It can face the garden through summer before turning back towards the fire once the evenings draw in.
Choosing a design comes down to how formal the corner should feel, since the silhouette changes the mood of a room more than colour does. The fifteen designs fall naturally into five families.
STRICTLY CLASSIC
The Conrad, the Chatsworth and the Sussex carry the low rolled arms and full buttoning most people picture when they think of a Chesterfield armchair. Each shares its name with a matching sofa, so both can be ordered together in the same hide.
SOFTER AND ROUNDER
The Geneva, the Grasmere, the Montana and the Woodstock relax the lines slightly while keeping the buttoned back. They suit transitional interiors, with the Montana pairing contrasting leather and fabric for a more contemporary finish.
PERIOD DETAILING
The Edwardian, the Naunton and the Ashley carry finer details suited to older houses with original fireplaces. Each looks equally at home in a panelled study or a Victorian sitting room.
GRAND IN SCALE
The Hammersmith is the largest armchair in the collection, made for high ceilings and rooms with real architectural presence. It comes in a single size, built to hold its own beside a large sofa.
MADE AS A PAIR
The Harvard and Harvard II, alongside the Humphrey and Humphrey II, are designed to sit either side of a fireplace in balanced symmetry. The Harvard II adds leather border accents, while the Humphrey sits lower for a more relaxed profile.
Still deciding on a style? The full range of Chesterfield chairs shows armchairs alongside wing chairs with taller winged backs, while snuggle chairs offer a wider seat for curling up.
A leather chair remains the classic choice, since a good hide highlights the buttoning while developing a deeper patina over the years. Antique and heritage leathers arrive with some of that worn character already in place, giving a new chair the look of one that has been loved for decades.
Fabric opens up a far wider palette, which is why many people choose something bolder for an armchair than they would risk across a sofa. The options include:
Colour matters as much as material, whether that is a classic tan hide or a deep green velvet. Free swatches let you compare both at home before placing an order.
Most designs come in two widths, a single seat for studies and reading corners or a one and a half seat snuggle size for curling up with a book. On designs such as the Humphrey and Harvard II, the single seat measures 80cm wide against 110cm for the snuggle, with both standing 78cm high.
Measure the space before settling on a design, allowing room to walk comfortably around the chair. These layouts work especially well:
Every armchair is made to order, so dimensions, seat height and leg finish can all be adjusted through the bespoke service. Each frame is backed by the Oswald & Pablo frame guarantee.
Most armchairs in the collection share a design name with a Chesterfield sofa, so the two can be ordered together in the same hide. Ordering both at once is the simplest way to make sure the colours match exactly.
Contrast works just as well as a match, with a tan leather armchair beside a velvet sofa adding depth to a room. Finish the corner with a Chesterfield footstool, which completes the lounging position while doubling as extra seating.
Leg finish is the final detail to settle, since it changes the character of a chair more than most people expect. The Journal guide to Chesterfield chair leg styles covers each option in turn.
They are, thanks to a deep seat, a serpentine sprung back and arms set at a natural height for resting an elbow. Designs with a cushioned seat, such as the Woodstock, feel softer still over a long evening.
A Chesterfield armchair has low rolled arms level with a deeply buttoned back. A wing chair adds a taller back with winged sides, originally designed to hold the warmth of an open fire.
Leather is the traditional choice and wears in beautifully, becoming softer with every year of use. Fabric suits homes wanting a bolder colour, with velvet the most popular option for an armchair.
Widths vary by design, with the Humphrey and Harvard II measuring 80cm for the single seat and 110cm for the snuggle size. Larger designs such as the Montana and Hammersmith are wider, so each product page lists exact dimensions.
Yes, every armchair is made to order, so seat height, depth and leg finish can be adjusted through the bespoke service. Call the workshop to talk through the options before ordering.
Each armchair is handmade to order in Manchester, with delivery across mainland Britain taking six to eight weeks. The delivery team places the chair in the room of your choice at no extra cost.
