The Telltale Look of a Chesterfield

There are sofas, and then there are Chesterfields. So, when you are shopping for sofas, and are looking for a Chesterfield sofa online, how do you tell if it is genuine? What sets a Chesterfield apart, according to sofa set manufacturers in Bangalore? Read on to understand all about the what the telltale signs of a true Chesterfield is.

•    Ask any of the sofa set manufacturers in Bangalore or any other city and they will tell you that a Chesterfield is symbolic of the fine work of British craftsmen.

•    At first glance, a genuine Chesterfield sofa is one that has scrolled arms, brass nails, and high quality soft leather. If you are looking for a Chesterfield sofa online, you should check if the leather is of the aniline variety. Aniline leather is where the hide is dyed in aniline, and is used a lot for Chesterfield sofas. The leather has variations in colour and all the flaws that the natural variety has. 

•    The upholstery is quilted and comes with buttons, a hallmark of Chesterfield sofas. The back and the arms of the sofa are tufted leather and have plenty of buttons.  

•    In a genuine good quality Chesterfield, the frame is made of hardwood and not of random timbers that are inferior. The hardwood frames are typically of the kiln-dried European variety. Always ask for quality of wood in the frame to determine if the sofa is indeed a Chesterfield.

•    It is the attention to detail that sets apart a true Chesterfield. Check from one of the sofa set manufacturers in Bangalore if the sofa they recommend comes with studs. A Chesterfield often has studs in the rolled arms and also the body of the sofa.

•    You can also spot a Chesterfield when you observe the height of the back and the arms of the sofa and realise they are the same height.

•    One more aspect that defines a Chesterfield is its bun feet. The legs come in different styles, but the one kind that is popular and coveted for a Chesterfield is the turned leg style.

•    Sofa set manufacturers in Bangalore or any city who want to show the authenticity of their Chesterfield style of sofas definitely add a label or a tag underneath the couch. Also, a genuine Chesterfield sofa can be expensive and comes with a guarantee of some sort.

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