For fall 2012, furniture seating is all about these five hot design trends: 1. Glamour The economic slump in the U.S. and Canada has brought us a fresh optimistic glamour with rich materials, sophisticated colours and stunning curves. 2.Metallic Leather This new glimmering leather treatment puts a shine on classic furniture shapes and accessories. 3. […]
My Knight in Shining Armour: The Chesterfield Shop
By: Christina Wallaert (From the blog: Not A Shopaholic) Once upon a time there was a lovely girl who grew up in the suburbs and dreamed that one day she would be able to afford a condo in the city somewhat bigger than the size of a shoebox. When that day eventually came, she packed up […]
The 25th International Contemporary Furniture Fair – New York
What is a Chesterfield? The first Chesterfield Shop was opened in Toronto’s Junction neighbourhood in 1948. It is said that the first Chesterfield – an elegant sofa with deep buttoned, quilted leather upholstery and low seat base – was made in honour of Philip Stanhope, the Fourth Earl of Chesterfield (1694-1773). How the times have […]
Solving The Furniture Shopping Conundrum – Tips for Buying The Right Furniture For Your Space and Budget
Buying a new piece of furniture can be both enjoyable, stressful and also a conundrum! Depending on your room space and budget, what is the best item to purchase? A pair of chairs? A sofa or loveseat? A sectional with a chaise? A sofabed? And then there’s the cover treatment dilemma: fabric or leather? And […]
Are you starting to see all the sunny shades of ORANGE and CORAL around? Winter is starting to make way for the stunning colours of spring, with clothing stores rushing to bring out their bright new goods. The Fashion Colour Report for Spring 2012 is touting gorgeous hues with names like Tangerine Tango, Sodalite Blue, […]
Welcome To The Chesterfield Shop’s Brand New Blog!
Wow, there is so much to talk about! First off, welcome to The Chesterfield Shop Blog, a brand new outlet for us to connect with you, our valued customers. The Chesterfield Shop has been in business for more than 63 years and with five stores in Toronto and the surrounding area (Mississauga, Kennedy Rd, Newmarket, […]
