Chester sofa: The iconic furniture that combines tradition and modernity in working spaces
El chester sofa It is one of the most iconic pieces of furniture in classical and stately offices. However, in a capricious twist of trends, in recent decades they have also found a good place in the modern industrial style offices that rescues vintage designs in search of that retro touch aged.
Chester Sofa Features
El Chesterfield style It has precise characteristics, although many versions have been updating it. It's about a leather sofa that, the more worn and cracked it is, the greater its value for its authenticity. The upholstery of the backrest and arms is made with the technique capitone, that is, with buttons also made of leather. Another feature is its straight lines, which unifies the backrest and arms at the same height, only that the arms create a very characteristic spiral rim.
A sofa with a noble history
As usually happens with classic designs, which were not born with a verified authorship, their origin is part of the gossip of the English nobility. It is said that he was XNUMXth Earl of Chesterfield, Philip Stanhope (1764-1773), British politician, statesman and writer, who designed the sofa so that suits would not wrinkle when sitting on it. The fact that the arms are at the same height as the seat forces the user to maintain a position in straight square. This does not mean that it is a particularly ergonomic design, since its comfort has often been in question.
A very design british
The truth is that the Chester sofa, as it is now known, has been a classic among classics, and a distinctive sign of the seal British. Much appreciated in Victorian and Elizabethan interior design, its solid and resounding appearance has been a hallmark of the Clubs English masculine, in the orders private and institutional and in the noble decorations, since, of course, an original Chester It's not a cheap sofa. Some leather models that are currently manufactured can reach 16.000 euros.
Updated versions
The Chester has survived in fairly good health for two centuries, thanks to constant design updates, that have lightened it by polishing its lines. Also, introduced other upholstery cheaper than leather: linens, velvets, etc. In addition, the family has been diversified with armchairs, chairs, poufs and other seats that allow joint compositions. The current versions dare with more vivid colors, like orange, bright red, even more neutral colors like sand or gray.
skin versus cloth
However, the original version in fur or leather is always the favorite. Its classic shade is the brown tone of leather, but it is also made with leather dyed in English red or bottle green.
Although the fabric models may be cheaper, the leather sofa is much more durable. Besides, the leather usually looks luxurious and shiny, and even if it doesn't, it's much easier to clean. Another advantage is that the traditional Chester sofa can be placed in any space, because it is a timeless modern, a unique piece that can give a special touch to a modern decoration or accentuate a classic style.
Chester sofas by Limobel Inwo
In this same line of renewed classicism, Limobel Inwo has a series of Chester type sofas, which is suitable for offices, waiting areas and receptions. In addition to his signature style, Chester It is a sustainable design since it is made with recycled materials and respectful, which has earned it the ISO 14006 certification corresponding to the ecodesign, being a sustainable, durable and unique product in its field.
Chester has three versions of seats: the armchair, 110 cm wide: the two seater sofa, 170 cm wide, and the three seater sofa, 220 wide. The internal structure is Solid wood with seat suspension system by elastic straps, which improve the comfort and firmness of the set. The turned legs They are made of walnut-finished wood, a classic and timeless detail that characterizes this type of sofa. The seats and back They are made of polyurethane foam, a spongy material with high density and elasticity, which guarantees its effectiveness over the years. Finally, Limobel Inwo offers the possibility to choose any upholstered of his wide textile catalog (except Bonday). This model is handmade and 100% Spanish, which gives it added value. Long live Chester!
