chairs that look good with a Chesterfield sofa
Hi,
My husband and I are trying to figure out if we want a chesterfield sofa with a matching love seat, or 2 chairs to go with the sofa.
I appreciate your opinions!
Thank you
Thanks for the suggestion to add photos. I don't have room dimensions available, but I can tell you, in the photo the two sofas are made by Hancock and Moore, September sofa, 89" wide, and 22 years old :) I added one photo of the charade sofa from H&M which is 104” wide. We can fit that in the living room, but not two, but I can fit a love seat.
Also, in the photo you can see two walnut cabinets we just had delivered a few days ago. We are waiting on the cabinet hardware that's why you see green tape on the doors. The cabinets are 60” wide, 38" height and 18" deep. The dining room table we are waiting for, which is made out of the same walnut the cabinets are made of. The table seats eight, without extensions. My husband and I are retired, and it's just us living in our home. We love to entertain family and friends. We have enjoyed having two 89” sofas, because there’s always room for a group to sit. I like the look of a sofa and chairs but I’m not sure there would be enough seating. I do appreciate all of your opinions. Thank you!
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Comments (11)Bbstx, I have only had our sofa for about two months but haven't noticed the indents getting dusty even though I am sure my cleaning lady misses getting into them. I took a cloth to it and didn't see dust on it but ours is leather and wouldn't hold onto dust as quickly as fabric. I have a block front chest on the one end and a gaming table temporarily on the other end. Both pieces are a good bit higher than a normal end table but are still maybe six inches below the top of the arm. I would definitely use higher pieces as the scale with a regular height probably would look off . I linked a pic of our sofa at the furniture store. It isn't a true chesterfield but has the same arms and tufted back. It is way more masculine than what I was going for (hence my longing for sapphire velvet) but now I love it! I just measured and the block front chest and gaming table are both 29 inches high and the sofa arms measure 35 inches but as you can see from the picture the sofa is large. Here is a link that might be useful: Our sofa...See MoreLivingroom Updates with Chesterfield style sofa
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Maureen
last yearlast modified: last yearI much prefer occasional chairs vs two people having to sit side by side. There is more flexibility regarding placement and a wider range of styles/mixing possibilities, creating more interest.
The only time I like two matching pieces is when both are couches and symmetry is desired.
Might be helpful to look at inspiration pictures to get a better sense of what you prefer visually, meets your needs and suits your room’s size and layout.
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PROPatricia Colwell Consulting
last yearlast modified: last yearThanks for the pics but it would be good to also show us a to scale floor plan so we can really help. if you go soaf 2 chairs all you lose is one uncomfortable seat . I agree no more tufting . Have you sat in that sofa you are thinking of ? IMO the arms are too high for comfort and your old ones look a lot more inviting that that one. Why not jump out of the box you have been in for so lang and look at something completely different.Still comfy but a nice change and then maybe some fabric arm chairs with a bit of a print or texture
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last yearlast modified: last yearWith seeing the room size and style, and with your description around use, wondering if you have considered a very large sectional in a configuration that suited your room. A lounge section could also be a nice feature.
I now think a generous love seat and extra chair/ottoman with the couch is a good option in that space and no matter the seating choice, a rug would be great addition.
I noticed your tuffed couch example (perhaps you want leather) but be sure to test, as it is probably not very comfortable. I’d be looking for a more relaxed style for comfort and visually.
Patricia Colwell Consulting