as in couch
a long upholstered piece of furniture designed for several sitters
bought a huge new chesterfield for the living room
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Recent Examples of chesterfield
Geometric chandeliers in the restaurant and bars add art deco flair, while chesterfields and wingback chairs create inviting nooks in the Library Lounge, which faces a private yacht marina.
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Jennifer Flowers, AFAR Media, 3 Apr. 2025
Leather chesterfields and fireplace nooks dotted the warehouse-esqe foyer where towering machinery replaced bouquets on mahogany tables.
—Marlise Kast-Myers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Dec. 2023
As for overnight guests, you'll be housed in one of Cedar Lake Estate's cozy cottages, suites, or cabins spread across the property, each featuring rustic chic furniture and decor, from oversized chesterfields to wooden barn doors.
—Stefanie Waldek, Travel + Leisure, 21 Nov. 2023
Stained white oak sets a cozy mood accentuated by leather chairs and a modern chesterfield sofa.
—Sally Finder Weepie, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 July 2022
The Crystorama chandelier and sconces paired with the Frontgate chesterfield sofa and side chairs add glam.
—Kelly Allen, House Beautiful, 11 Aug. 2021
Standout pieces include a new chandelier and chairs by Jonathan Adler, a custom chesterfield sofa by Interior Define, and a CB2 rug.
—Kelly Allen, House Beautiful, 21 July 2021
Built on the shores of 3.8-mile-long Lake Quinault, with a backdrop of mountains, the 91-room (plus one suite) lodge features soaring beams, a crackling fireplace, and chesterfield leather chairs and couches.
—BostonGlobe.com, 19 May 2021
Tiefenbrun’s studio is warm and welcoming, with beautiful burgundy walls, chesterfield leather sofas, a three-way mirror, and jazz music playing softly in the background.
—Fortune, 24 Nov. 2019
Jennifer Flowers, AFAR Media, 3 Apr. 2025
Leather chesterfields and fireplace nooks dotted the warehouse-esqe foyer where towering machinery replaced bouquets on mahogany tables.
—Marlise Kast-Myers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Dec. 2023
As for overnight guests, you'll be housed in one of Cedar Lake Estate's cozy cottages, suites, or cabins spread across the property, each featuring rustic chic furniture and decor, from oversized chesterfields to wooden barn doors.
—Stefanie Waldek, Travel + Leisure, 21 Nov. 2023
Stained white oak sets a cozy mood accentuated by leather chairs and a modern chesterfield sofa.
—Sally Finder Weepie, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 July 2022
The Crystorama chandelier and sconces paired with the Frontgate chesterfield sofa and side chairs add glam.
—Kelly Allen, House Beautiful, 11 Aug. 2021
Standout pieces include a new chandelier and chairs by Jonathan Adler, a custom chesterfield sofa by Interior Define, and a CB2 rug.
—Kelly Allen, House Beautiful, 21 July 2021
Built on the shores of 3.8-mile-long Lake Quinault, with a backdrop of mountains, the 91-room (plus one suite) lodge features soaring beams, a crackling fireplace, and chesterfield leather chairs and couches.
—BostonGlobe.com, 19 May 2021
Tiefenbrun’s studio is warm and welcoming, with beautiful burgundy walls, chesterfield leather sofas, a three-way mirror, and jazz music playing softly in the background.
—Fortune, 24 Nov. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chesterfield
Noun
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There’s something a little bit magical happening with weatherproof sofas and couches right now.—
Erika Owen,
Vogue,
7 June 2025
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On Friday, June 6, the Working Girl actress, 67, shared a snap on Instagram of herself sitting on the couch in her 28-year-old daughter Stella's fiancé's new studio in Los Angeles.—
Kayla Grant,
People.com,
6 June 2025
Noun
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Easing herself into the sofa in her Cutler Bay studio apartment, Alida Gonzalez said she’s been trying to relax recently.—
Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
28 May 2025
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To increase their chances of securing another meal, the bugs congregate where humans spend most of their time: mattresses, sofas, chairs.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 May 2025
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“Chesterfield.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chesterfield. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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