Guest Post: A Love Affair with Chester Field from Callie Grayson
Monday, April 27th, 2009I am very excited and honored to be here today posting on Rachel’s blog while she is away on such a romantic honeymoon with her husband. I enjoy reading her blogs daily and this is so exciting. This is my first guest post ever and I am so happy to write about my current obsession.
My love affair.
My truly smitten, head over heals, twirling affair with Chesterfield! It all started with this image :
The simple neutral fabric, slouching in the seat and tuft in the back with uniform button sitting so proud in front of the decorative wooden doors, slightly worn. The contrast is comforting. Reassuring. Classic.
I have been searching for the perfect sofa recently, since I just purchased my first home and I need a sofa. This style keeps turning up in my inspirational files. I love the style, the size, the look, ability to be traditional to transitional to modern and remain a strong element to hold down any room. In my quest to find the perfect sofa, I came across this site www.chesterfields1780.com and what handsome chesterfield collection I found. *sigh* see for yourself…..
The Graham Chesterfield is strikingly bold with its punch of red and dark nail heads, just lovely!
The Heathcote is strong, built and completely handsome against the wood paneling and dominates the space.
The Philip Stanhope is strong with a slight delicate touch with the caster leg.
The R.W.Emerson in olive green takes my breath away with its unexpected colour.
The Samual Johnson is just pure lux, with its soft velvet fabric.
Oh, and my favorite the strong, dark and handsome William Blake. Slightly worn, but manly, sturdy, strong and expressive.
So, now you see why I love the Chesterfield. What is your perfect sofa style?
xx callie
P.S. Again, thank you Rachel for such a fun opportunity to be on your blog.
(all images from www.chesterfields1780.com)
Post from Callie Grayson
April 27th, 2009 @ 4:37 am
Oh, how I love these! I remember seeing one in a shop in York, all luxurious emerald green! Of course it was right next to a pot belly stove that was heating the whole shop *sighs* I really need to go back!
April 27th, 2009 @ 5:26 am
oh wow, these are so rich and luxurious. the heathcote is my favorite.
April 27th, 2009 @ 8:54 am
…just where do I remember seeing that Chesterfield all dressed up in white leather, and very long and lean?
Still, I love it when the seat cushions are downy soft and sinkable.
April 27th, 2009 @ 9:08 am
I’m totally in love with this style too! Thanks for posting so many options in color + fabric (is leather a fabric :D?)
April 27th, 2009 @ 12:55 pm
Oh, these are all so beautiful and incredibly welcoming!
April 27th, 2009 @ 1:28 pm
I can definitely see where this love for chesterfields comes from!!
April 27th, 2009 @ 4:03 pm
Thanks Rachel for having me post on your lovely blog!!
and Julia, I am with you on another trip to the UK!
April 28th, 2009 @ 9:27 am
I love the purple one, wow! Luxurious is right. Great job Callie, I loved the post.
April 28th, 2009 @ 4:44 pm
I’ve had a thing for chesterfields for a long time. I think it’s just a matter of time before one makes its way into my house. :)
April 29th, 2009 @ 9:53 am
The velvet one is gorgeous, so I’ll take one of those! And the white is also beautiful.
May 1st, 2009 @ 3:16 am
I agree– the chesterfield style is lovely! I so wanted to buy these for our living room in white leather!