Well I bagged my leather chesterfield from the auction house on Monday eve paid £380 for it ( had decided my bail out price was 3K – yes I go a little crazy at auctions and anyhow Graham was with me and he’s bail out price was £300 and he was bidding). I had to do a lot of pocking and prodding to get him to go past the £300 mark – we had a full scale domestic but hey its home. So now I have to accessorize it and I was thinking of some patterned textiles. Am rather taken with tartan maybe it’s the thought of remote craggy castles, long country walks and roaring log fires. Am imagining herringbone tweed blankets or tone or tone cushions in hues of chocolate, grey or charcoal. Tartan I must proclaim makes interiors wittier and wilder and that dear friends is the whole point!
I love this twist by accessorising such classic chairs with a tartan twist. Clever clever clever
This image makes me want to jump on a train to Scotland – its check galore but because its subtle the walls and the floors work fabulously together.
oh so jealous i have wanted a chesterfield for years but alas no more room in my one bedroom tenement flat !! I have tried to talk my boyfirend into the idea that we could make one fit but he ran screaming with his head in his hands !!! xx
Boys hey!
Loving these checks. I remember a gorgeous checked lampshade in a highland fling feature in Livingetc a number of years ago.
oh , I love the chairs..the look great( would be cool for the winter)
Ooooh love it! Am currently enjoying a big tweed moment and using lots of it in the fabric flowers I’m making for my wedding.
I’ve loved chesterfields for years, especially the non-leather variety, so I’m glad you like them also. And congratulations on getting yours. My only concern is how comfortable they are. Have you formed any views on this so early in your acquaintance?
Pretty comfortable – mine has a tufted seat as well as back so its not super squishy but neither is it very hard. I sat in it for ages before deciding to buy as there as nothing worse than buying an uncomfortable sofa
Oh well done. What colour? I love auctions. Best to avoid a round number for your bail out price because other bidders might have the same figure in mind.
Agreed – its brown but with a lot of black in it if that makes sense
Perfect