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The material that your Chesterfield is upholstered in is also hugely indicative of the quality of the sofa. Not only does the upholstery affect the piece’s visual appeal, but it also has an impact on the comfort and lifespan.
What to look for in a good-quality Chesterfield upholstery
A leather Chesterfield sofa creates a classic look, but it’s important to look for the use of premium materials to ensure you are buying a quality sofa. The leather should have been applied by a skilled craftsperson, who will have hand-tacked it to produce an even spread and attractive detailing. The leather used will be full hide, not split hide or imitation material, which is of poorer quality.
You can find out much more in our leather sofas buying guide, which provides an insight into how the material is made, as well as the different types.
Fabric Chesterfield sofas are also popular, upholstered in non-leather materials like wool, tweed, and linen. The best sofas will be covered in fine fabrics from premium mills — don’t be put off from asking about where your material is being sourced from if you want to know more.
Our fabric sofas buying guide has much more information about the types of fabric that work well.
Avoiding poor materials
One of the biggest indicators of a poor-quality Chesterfield is the use of imitation leather in the place of the real thing. A good indicator of quality is to see if there are any natural imperfections in the hide — if there are then the chances are that it is genuine and of good-quality. Artificial hide usually has a repeated pattern embossed into it, and therefore contains no natural imperfections. Additionally, many of the antiquing effects applied to poor-quality Chesterfields are simply sprayed and stained onto the leather. These areas are susceptible to wear and tear, and can be rubbed off to leave a patchy appearance.
You also need to be aware of sofas that are sold as ‘genuine leather’ but are not fully so. In these cases, the cover on the arms, back, and cushions will often be real, but vinyl is sometimes used on the underarms and outback. The leather will sometimes be from full hides or as offcut pieces sewn together to make larger sheets — often referred to as a ‘demic’. The stitching on this type of material can pull loose over time, leaving gaps in your sofa covering for dirt to enter.
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