Legendary sofa "Chesterfield" - English classics for the living room
Despite the venerable age, Chesterfield always remains relevant, and trends in furniture fashion bypass it. What is the secret of such popularity?
History of the legend
Deep roots of the design of the model go to the beginningXVIII century. British diplomat, statesman Philip Dormer Stanhope, 4th Earl of Chesterfield, instructed the local furniture maker to develop the design of the new sofa. So that, sitting in a vertical position, the gentlemen did not crumple their clothes.
immediately fell to taste the British highersociety. For several decades it has become synonymous with luxury and good tone. No club for gentlemen could do without a leather sofa with armrests-scrolls and coach couplers. This model is popular to this day.
Distinctive features of the Chester sofa
The first distinguishing feature is the sidewall "Chester" pass into the back and have the same height with it. In this case, each armrest is executed in the form of a scroll, reminiscent of the capital of the traditional column.
Second - sidewalls and perimeter backthe inner side is decorated with a diamond-shaped stitch. In the distant past, this decorative technique was a necessity: as a filler, disobedient horse hair was used. To evenly distribute it, it was necessary to quilt the surface. The seams themselves were masked with large buttons. This method of upholstery was originally used to decorate the carriages of noble carriages, due to what it was called "coach coupler".
In the traditional "Chesterfield" screeds are present on the sides and back. Modern interpretations allow the application of the technique on the pallet (insert under the sofa seat) and the seat of the model.
The third feature of the "Chester" - low, barely noticeable, but with solid legs of wood. Usually they are carved, round in shape.
From the past to the present
We used to think that the real Englishclassic - Chesterfield with leather upholstery. It turns out that three centuries ago he was made in chic velvet, and for ties, not only buttons to tone, but also precious stones were used.
Nevertheless, one of the most commonToday the models are "Chester" in the skin: natural or artificial. Black, dark brown, brick, beige, white - the most popular colors. Today you can often meet the Chesterfield sofa in microfiber, velvet and even flock. The only limitation is that only monochrome materials are used for the upholstery. Decorative screeds make it impossible to produce "Chester" with prints.
Sofas can be double or triple: The difference in the number of pillows on the seat and, of course, the overall dimensions. Traditionally Chesterfield is a monolithic, non-disposable model. However, modern technologies helped to eliminate this problem. Thanks to the "French clamshell" and "sedaflex" systems, the transformation of "Chester" became possible! The design is hidden inside the sofa, under soft cushions-seats. After removing all the extra, sleeping place folded several times, it is easy to "deploy", turning the sofa into a bed.
