Alfie Handmade Chesterfield Armchair in Distressed Vintage Leather – British Made

Overall Width 140 cm
Overall Height 76 cm
Overall Depth 105 cm
Seat Width 75 cm
Seat Height 45 cm
Seat Depth 65 cm
Arm Height 76 cm
Frame Construction Solid hardwood
Cushion Filling Fibre-wrapped foam seat cushion
Upholstery Natural vintage leather
Colour Options Tan, Brown, Black, Red, Green
Build Method Handmade using traditional upholstery
Fire Safety UK fire safety compliant
Lead Time 4–6 weeks, made to order

The Alfie is a wide Chesterfield armchair, handmade in Britain using the same practical upholstery methods we’ve relied on since the 1980s. It’s built properly, without shortcuts, and designed to sit somewhere between a traditional Chesterfield armchair and a compact sofa.

Each Alfie armchair is handmade to order in Britain on a solid hardwood frame. The frame gives the chair its weight and structure, keeping it supportive and square through years of everyday use. This is traditional upholstery work intended to last, not lightweight mass-produced furniture.

The back and arms are traditionally hand-buttoned using traditional techniques. The buttoning isn’t just decorative — it helps the upholstery wear evenly and keeps the shape crisp over time. The rolled arms and deep buttoned back give the Alfie its unmistakable Chesterfield look.

This is a deep-seated armchair with a wider seat than standard, giving you proper room to sit back comfortably without feeling low or awkward to get out of. It’s designed for everyday use — reading, stretching out, or simply wanting more space than a typical armchair provides.

The seat cushion is removable. It’s built with a supportive foam core wrapped in ultra silk fibre, designed to hold its shape and provide consistent comfort rather than softening or collapsing. If required in the future, the cushion can be rewrapped or replaced, which is part of building furniture meant to be kept.

The Alfie is upholstered in Italian-tanned distressed vintage leather. This is a 100% natural, semi-aniline leather with visible grain, markings, scars, and variation in tone. Each chair will be slightly different. Over time the leather softens and lightens rather than darkening, developing character instead of becoming shiny or uniform. All leather is oiled and waxed before delivery to nourish the hide and provide initial protection.

Finished with hand twin-stitched seams and neat piping, the Alfie is a British-made Chesterfield armchair designed to be repaired, re-covered, and lived with for decades rather than replaced.

Available in Tan, Brown, Black, Red, or Green distressed vintage leather. Handmade to order in Britain with a typical lead time of 4–6 weeks.

• Clean stains with light warm soapy water and wash again with clean cold water. Pat dry or lightly with a hair dryer. Then buff up.
• Keep away from direct sunlight to prevent possible fading.
• Do not use abrasive and chemical materials such as sandpaper, alcohol, bleach for cleaning the surfaces.
• Protect from contact with sharp and hard objects.
• The leather can be cared for once a year, using a semi-analine cream added sparingly and buffed up.
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• Frame is guaranteed for 15 years
  
• We do not cover general wear and tear, however we will be happy to assist you with our superior aftersales service.
  
• Please contact us for further information
  
• If you are not satisfied with your order for any reason, please notify us within 48 hours for a free return and full refund once collected and returned back at our warehouse.

The leather used in our furniture is a by-product of the farming industry. Using the hide ensures more of the animal is used rather than wasted. Our sofas are made using traditional upholstery methods and solid hardwood frames, which prioritise repair and re-covering over replacement. By making each leather sofa to order in Britain, we reduce unnecessary transport and support long-established British furniture making & upholstery skills.