Chesterfield club armchair

Maison Saulaie is a luxury furniture and interior decoration publisher.Among the reference armchairs, the Chesterfield club armchair stands out with its club armchair cousins.A traditional armchair par excellence, the Chesterfield is a timeless piece in our collection.It is available in a wide range of colors and materials.

Is the Chesterfield armchair just like any other club armchair?

The Chesterfield armchair is indeed a unique club armchair with a particularly characteristic tufted seat.This armchair, conceived in the 18th century by Lord Philipp Stanhope, was a revolution compared to the furnishing principles of the time.Its seat, lower than sofas or Louis Xv or Louis Xvi armchairs, along with its tufted, buttoned backrest encased in leather that has become curved, represents a profound change in practical principles and aesthetic criteria of its era.

The Chesterfield armchair in the modern era

Today, the Chesterfield club armchair or sofa is particularly widespread, embodying timeless elegance.Its vintage aspect reminds us of the tufted armchairs that once graced the salons of our homes, resembling thrones.Even if we don't have a set of armchairs and a sofa, we all had a grandfather who cherished his unique club armchair.

This tradition continues, and that is why Maison Saulaie works to evoke reminiscences.We act as a bridge to traditions with our artisanal craftsmanship methods.On the other hand, we strive to remain modern with vintage and contemporary designs.We also adapt the sizes of our armchairs to fit smaller spaces.Lastly, we aim to offer you armchair models with the best value for money.

How to choose a good Chesterfield club armchair?

With the design now relatively fixed and widespread worldwide, the ultimate key to selecting a tufted club armchair or Chesterfield club sofa lies in the choice of materials used, craftsmanship methods, and leather treatment for an aged effect that respects the integrity of the animal skin.

The Chesterfield club armchair features a solid beech frame, ensuring durability and longevity.Its full-grain leather (buffalo hide) is soft, comfortable, and exceptionally strong.With a thickness of approximately 1.5mm, the leather is treated with natural products using a well-known artisanal method: aniline leather armchair.No planing or chemical treatment is applied to the leather to preserve the animal's life marks on the skin, achieving the desired aged effect for a successful vintage armchair.The leather seams are saddle stitches, meaning each stitch is sewn independently to prevent the entire seam from unraveling if one stitch breaks.

Lastly, a crucial aspect for the armchair or Chesterfield sofa model is the tufting or buttoning.Handcrafted with a long needle, the artisan pierces the leather or fabric to attach the button to the armchair frame.This quality, delicate, and physical work is the most important element in ensuring the product's longevity over time.

Of course, the final consideration will be the more or less modern design and the upholstery: leather, velvet, fabric.

The compact design Chesterfield club armchair with customizable furniture finishing

The Chesterfield armchair is traditionally bulky with a significant footprint.Its armrests curving outward from the seat promise delightful moments of relaxation, but its increasing popularity in recent years raises questions about its adaptability in smaller urban spaces.That's why Maison Saulaie has designed these smaller leather armchairs, more compact with tufted button backrests.The new design of this tufted club armchair is particularly suited for the contemporary urban lifestyle.

Maison Saulaie has developed 13 distinct leather colors with a wide range of cotton, linen, textured fabric, or warm velvet.We aim to be a bridge between tradition and modernity, allowing more people to access luxury craftsmanship workshops for personalized interiors.