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Chesterfields  

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  • Fully upholstered leather sofas with no exposed wooden parts, with slightly curved backrest and armrests. Of English origin, one of the main contributions of its main contributions to the history of design, being one of the symbols of British design in the most classic and conservative interiors. In fact, it is associated with masculine rooms, due to its fame as an exclusive piece of furniture where the elite sat in London's private clubs, where only men could enter. It is considered suitable for billiard rooms, halls and libraries.

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  • Sofa Chester

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