Berkley Vintage Leather Chesterfield Wingback Armchair | Handmade in Britain

Specification Details
Overall Width 77 cm
Overall Height 104 cm
Overall Depth 90 cm
Seat Width 50 cm
Seat Height 46 cm
Seat Depth 52 cm
Arm Height 56 cm
Frame Construction Solid air-dried or kiln-dried hardwood
Cushion Filling Not specified (can be confirmed per order)
Upholstery Distressed vintage leather, tanned in Italy
Legs Queen Anne legs
Build Method Handmade using traditional upholstery
Fire Safety UK fire safety compliant
Lead Time 4–6 weeks, made to order

The Berkley is a proper British wingback armchair, handmade using the same straightforward upholstery methods we’ve relied on for decades. It’s built to do a simple job well: stay comfortable, hold its shape, and last long enough to be worth repairing rather than replacing.

Each Berkley armchair is handmade to order in Britain on a solid hardwood frame. The frame gives the chair its weight and rigidity, keeping it supportive and square through years of everyday use. This is traditional upholstery work, not lightweight imported furniture.

The high back and shaped wings give proper head and shoulder support, making the Berkley well suited as a reading or fireside chair. Although the chair is deep seated, the proportions remain upright and supportive rather than laid back. It’s designed for sitting properly, not slouching.

The backrest is traditionally hand-buttoned using traditional techniques. The buttoning isn’t just decorative — it plays a practical role in helping the upholstery wear evenly and maintain its structure over time, preventing the chair from looking loose or baggy with age.

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 everyday comfort without collapsing. The feel is supportive rather than soft, in keeping with a traditional wingback chair.

The Berkley 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 solid wood Queen Anne legs and traditionally applied nailhead trim, the Berkley is a British-made wingback armchair intended for everyday use in living rooms, studies, and libraries.

Each chair is handmade to order 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.
• For further information contact us

• 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.