Bench-made American craftsmanship meets classic rolled-arm design in the Gorham Brown Chesterfield Leather Sofa. The Gorham Brown Chesterfield Leather Sofa Made to Order, an 88-inch handcrafted chesterfield sofa featuring top-grain leather upholstery and 8-way hand-tied coil construction, is available at Sideboards and Things with free shipping. A chesterfield sofa is a deeply tufted, low-profile seating piece characterized by rolled arms at the same height as its back, traditionally upholstered in leather and prized for its substantial comfort and formal silhouette. This made-to-order piece is built entirely by one or two craftspeople in the USA, ensuring attention to every detail from frame joinery to final upholstery.
Gorham Brown Chesterfield Leather Sofa Features:
- Overall Dimensions (WxDxH): 88" x 38" x 32"
- Inside Seat Dimensions (WxD): 64" x 23"
- Seat Height: 20"
- Seat Depth: 23"
- Arm Height: 33"
- Arm Width: 12"
- Material: Top-grain leather upholstery (Grade D), kiln-dried solid hardwood frame
- Color/Finish: Caramel Brown
- Motion Type: Stationary
- Cushion Construction: Individually pocketed coil springs surrounded by foam box, wrapped in comfort bond fiber, covered with down-filled sewn channels
- Back Cushions: Fiber plush with 2" hollow polyester fibers, siliconized to reduce clumping
- Spring System: True 8-way hand-tied coil construction, individually muslin-wrapped coils in each seat cushion
- Frame Construction: Double-dowelled, glued, and screwed joints; solid hardwood legs (removable)
- Cushion Features: Removable seat cushions with zipper access, Velcro stabilizers to prevent shifting
- Country of Origin: Made in USA (bench-made)
Why choose a chesterfield sofa from Sideboards and Things?
This 88-inch sofa delivers the generous proportions and coil-on-coil comfort that define authentic chesterfield construction, with individually bagged springs in every seat cushion working in concert with the hand-tied foundation below. The kiln-dried hardwood frame and double-dowelled joinery ensure structural integrity for decades, while the removable, zippered cushions with Velcro stabilizers offer practical maintenance without sacrificing the classic silhouette. Whether anchoring a formal living room or complementing your sofas and loveseats collection, this made-to-order piece pairs beautifully with other American-made furniture that values build quality and material honesty.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What makes this chesterfield sofa bench-made?
- Bench-made construction means one or two craftspeople design and build the entire sofa from frame to upholstery, ensuring individual attention to every joint, spring, and stitch.
- How does 8-way hand-tied construction improve seating comfort?
- The 8-way hand-tied process stabilizes each coil spring and causes the entire spring set to work in unison, providing balanced support and preventing sagging over time.
- Are the seat cushions removable for cleaning?
- Yes, all seat cushions are removable with zipper access, and Velcro stabilizers keep them securely in place during use.
- What type of leather is used on this sofa?
- The sofa features top-grain leather (Grade D) selected for its natural appearance with distinctive markings that impart unique character, sourced from premium tanneries.
- Can the legs be removed for easier delivery access?
- Yes, the solid hardwood legs are designed to be removable if needed for doorway clearance or transport.
- Does this sofa ship fully assembled?
- The sofa ships with free curbside delivery to the continental USA; white-glove delivery, in-room placement, packaging removal, and any reassembly of removable legs are available as optional paid services upon request.