Living It Up's Cara Chesterfield Sofa
There’s no denying that the most sought after sofa style of the moment is the iconic Chesterfield. As popular today as it was hundreds of years ago, the charming Chesterfield has undergone a transformation.
From the mahogany brown padded leather features to more modern, up to date designs in a variety of fabrics and finishes. And despite these alterations, the Chesterfield has retained its distinguished yet understated elegance. It is still an icon synonymous with luxury. Although the history and origin of this classic piece has been much debated, rumour has it that the Chesterfield’s story began in the 1700’s when the Fourth Earl of Chesterfield, Philip Stanhope (1694-1773), who was known as a trendsetter, was honoured by the commissioning of a piece of furniture. The Earl instructed a local craftsman to construct a leather sofa with a shape and design that allowed people to sit upright and remain formal yet relaxed and in a comfortable position. The epitome of class and style. Regardless of its beginnings, the distinctive shape with its rolled arms, equal back and arm height and deep button detailing has not gone out of fashion in over 300 years. Nowadays, you don’t have to be a member of the elite to own such an elegant masterpiece; you just have to have great taste. 
When it comes to this classic, handsome design, Living It Up have re-imagined the Chesterfield and created a sofa that perfectly juxtaposes old and new. Our Cara sofa is inspired by the timeless sophistication of the Chesterfield with a modern twist. Cara exudes elegance and can be made to order in an array of colour finishes to perfectly compliment your home. Our sofas begin with a hand crafted, solid frame which is then padded to allow maximum comfort and to ensure that the original shape is retained. The feet are carved from a solid dark stained beech and the piece is then upholstered in our specially sourced fabric for a luxurious and durable finish. Cara has the ability to attract attention in any style home and is versatile enough to complement a lounge, study or dressing room. Gone are the days when the Chesterfield design was once at home in the finest hotels and royal residences, now anybody can enjoy this style masterpiece in their home. Available as a 3 or 4 seater, Cara can be at home anywhere, no matter how much space you have to play with. Our choice of fabrics allow you to showcase this sofa in a way which is individual to your style, whether you’d prefer to keep it traditional with our Cocoa Brown or Charcoal Black or to go bold and bright in Autumn Orange or Pine Green. One thing we’re sure of is that Cara Chesterfield Sofa will never go out of fashion. As a staple piece of timeless furniture and a piece of History, our Cara sofa will have pride of place in your home for years to come.
