Antique Chesterfield Sofa

The words "antique chesterfield sofa" are almost redundant as even modern versions of this classic piece of furniture fit well with even the most period specific pieces of their era. The chesterfield is one of the few pieces that endeavors to maintain its traditional look and styling even when made with more modern and cutting edge techniques and fabrics. But, if you're looking for an actual antique and not simply an antique look, there are several places online that you can look.

The first and perhaps most obvious is an online auction site like eBay. There are typically several dozen sofas available at any one time from a mix of private sellers and specialty retailers. Assuming you find one you like and that matches your decor (and that you bid high enough to win the auction), you'll have to pay shipping and rely on the seller to get your antique chesterfield sofa out the door and on its way to you in an expedited manner. Auction sites are hit or miss with the styles and fabrics that are available at any one time but, if you persist, you may just find that diamond in the rough that's a perfect fit for your living room or den.

Another potential source for antique chesterfield sofas are online classified sites like craigslist or those offered by local newspapers. You'll again be limited by what individual sellers have available over the time frame in which you're looking but prices will typically be less than you might find on an auction website. Add in that you'll probably be dealing with a more local seller and, assuming you're lucky enough to find a sofa you like at a reasonable price, delivery is probably only a short drive in a pickup truck away!

If you don't want to deal with unknown sellers or the hassle and uncertainty of bidding on your antique chesterfield sofa and are willing to accept an antique look on an otherwise modern sofa frame, getting a sofa custom made by one of the variety of online specialty sofa stores is a good option for you. In fact, due to the popularity of the chesterfield style, there are several websites that deal exclusively with this model in its various fabrics and versions. Just choose an antique leather fabric (many even come aged or with patina) and custom order your sofa in exactly the style and color you want. Although not an official "antique" you'll get that antique chesterfield sofa look in the perfect color and style to exactly match the rest of your interior design.