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
Can’t-miss experience: Named after Ronnie Wood, the Bluesman Cocktail Bar in the hotel’s basement is all red velvet, leather chesterfields, and 1920s chandeliers.
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Eddi Fiegel,
Robb Report,
7 May 2026
Avoid overstuffed recliners, chesterfields, and cloud sofas.
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Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
12 Jan. 2026
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.
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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.
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Stefanie Waldek,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Nov. 2023
Stained white oak sets a cozy mood accentuated by leather chairs and a modern chesterfield sofa.
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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.
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Kelly Allen,
House Beautiful,
11 Aug. 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.
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BostonGlobe.com,
19 May 2021
Eddi Fiegel,
Robb Report,
7 May 2026
Avoid overstuffed recliners, chesterfields, and cloud sofas.
—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
12 Jan. 2026
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.
—
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chesterfield
Noun
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The humble accessory that once adorned fainting couches in early 19th-century portraiture is appearing across modern bedrooms, from Ariel Kaye’s house to Brunch With Babs’s Connecticut home to this Palm Beach Spanish-style retreat.
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Article is offering up to 40% off everything from outdoor lounge chairs to couches and more.
Noun
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The trailer was enclosed with a makeshift toilet, a sofa and camping chairs.
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Stationing a comfy sofa or a couple of conversation chairs around this coffee table creates a cozy hangout spot when guests come over.
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“Chesterfield.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chesterfield. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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