Born Furniture De Lende

Born Chesterfield paired with a De Lende

Improving your space with a Born Chesterfield and De Lende

Furniture in the right colours and textures are always great to improve your space. However, finding a way to bring the room together can be a time consuming and not always a successful venture. Luckily, we are always on the lookout for something different to ensure opulence in your space. We at Born Furniture suggests a De Lende paired with your Chesterfield. One of De Lende’s fine-art photographs can take your room to the next level.

Born Furniture is proud to announce that we are collaborating with photographer Koos van der Lende to help you uplift your living space into something unusual. De Lende is a leading South African landscape fine art photographer. After completing his studies at the School of Photography in The Hague, Netherlands, he returned to Southern Africa where his passion for photography was born. Having spent the last 29 years devoted to his vision, he has now completely abandoned the studio for the outdoors where he spends most of his year photographing series of limited edition Fine Art Pieces also featured in sought after magazines. De Lende often gets commissioned by the South-African Post Office for their limited edition stamps.

Working from Pretoria, South Africa, he mostly shoots in panoramic format using the film and darkroom processing techniques. Typically, De Lende’s pictures blend natural and artificial lighting sources, with minimal intervention afterwards. The De Lende prints meet international art standards. Furthermore, these artworks are Giclée prints on fine-art paper to achieve superior archival quality.

By pairing a genuine Born furniture chesterfield sofa with a De Lende photograph you create an opulent visual experience in your space. After choosing your Chesterfield sofa, it is time to hand-pick your leather. We suggest a Timberland Rosewood skin or a full grain Whiskey Pull-up leather to compliment the hues in the art piece. If you feel a little more adventurous you can always go for a Midnight Ocean, Self healing Ruby Red or even a Born Forrest Green.

Another extraordinary piece to have in your midst, is De Lende’s coffee table book “Moments of Grace”. Moments of Grace is a majestic collection of De Lende’s photographs, documenting a decade of intimate work to unveil the secret landscapes of Africa. A perfect conversation starter amongst friends that also enjoy the finer things in life.

We have the “Mozambique, Niassa, Aloe, Mawii” De Lende photograph on display in our showroom. For viewing this fine art masterpiece, or if you’d like to talk to us about pairing it with one of our Chesterfield sofa’s. please feel free to contact us for an appointment.

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Born Furniture Chesterfield interior design trends

Introducing Interior design services

Introducing Interior design services

 

Born Furniture specializes in 100% Genuine leather chesterfield sofas. We have the largest range of Chesterfield sofas in Africa. Our Chesterfield range is manufactured in 100% genuine leather. Alternatively, our range is also available in the finest fabrics. Our frames carry a lifetime guarantee and our signature foam a five-year warranty.  

Born Furniture is excited to announce that we don’t only manufacture luxury furniture but have added interior design to our line of expertise. Our furniture is made to perfection and needs to be displayed in an opulent space. The correct interior design can enhance the mood in your living room. It also compliments your home’s unique personality by bringing out certain characteristics. Interior design plays a key role in the functionality of your building. It is the process of shaping the experience of interior space. When doing interior design, it is necessary to think of the house or business space as a totality. One needs to keep design elements in mind and ensure that these elements complement one another. Let me mention the different elements with a short description.

The different design elements that you have to keep in mind is; balance, rhythm, details and an ascendant focal point in your space. Balance is important for the equal distribution of visual weight in a room. A focal point must be dominant to draw attention. It must also be interesting enough to encourage the viewer to look further. Rhythm is defined as continuity, recurrence or organized movement. Lastly, everything is in the details from the trimming on the lampshade to choosing the correct lighting.

In my opinion, when it comes to design, colour is more important than any other element.  Taking a look at interior design trends, the colour trends at the moment are warm hues of pastel pinks paired with rose gold. A Barlow Chesterfield, master crafted in ballerina pink leather works really well. By adding a rose quartz or two, it can be a good addition to the texture and soulful energy in the room.

Seeing that Serenity blue is the pantone of the year we suggest a sand and blue color combination. Another combination you can try is the Strauss Chesterfield  in Gazelle Taupe Leather against a Royal Blue accent wall. Create an upbeat rhythm with some blue and grey scatter cushions with a voluptuous throw for the cold winter nights.

Born Furniture’s Chesterfield sofa collection are for the individuals with great taste. With so many different colours and types of leathers to choose from, the colour combinations for your space are endless.   

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Natalie Morales

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Vintage Chesterfield 1930

The Vintage Chesterfield 1930

The Vintage Chesterfield (1930′) is build on the old traditional ways of frame making. Solid wood and screws.

The Vintage Chesterfield (1930′) comes with a heritage frame and is upholstered in 100% genuine leather. Most popular in full grain Cigar leather and lately in Antiques leathers produced by Hannitan leather in South Africa.

The Vintage Chesterfield (1930′)set consist of a 3 division, 2 division and a 1 division, either with bronze studs or silver studs. The Vintage Chesterfield (1930′) comes with wooden legs or bronze casters. The Vintage Chesterfield (1930′) is also available in a corner unit.

The price below represent the specific dimensions. Any of the dimensions can be adjusted to serve your space better.

Corner Unit sets

Price and Dimensions
DimensionsPRICE
SpecsWidthSeat depthSeat heightBack height100% Leather
Full setSee 3+2+1600mm450mm880mmR58 250
3 Div2300mm600mm450mm880mmR27 450
2 Div2000mm600mm450mm880mmR24 850
1 Div1200mm600mm450mm880mmR16 250
3 + 3 Set3200mmx3200mm600mm450mm880mmR78 150
3 + 2 Set3200mmx2900mm600mm450mm880mmR72 100
2 + 2 Set2900mmx2900mm600mm450mm800mmR68 250
| *Subjected to Fabric price | ** Fabric subjected to Fabric house price and Quality | Any dimensions can be altered on request |
Chesterfield

The History of the Chesterfield Sofa

The Chesterfield sofa share a complex history, alongside the elite, the privileged and aristocrats.

History reveals that these types of couches have been commonly used in the confines of old institutions, government buildings and luxurious homes for generations. The name Chesterfield is by all means a complex term, coined by equally complex roots. The name itself is supported by time, in line with history as well as social issues and tradition.
A room, in the 1900’s, would not be complete, unless the master owns a Chesterfield sofa. Gentlemen, wearing hats and bowlers, seek momentary refuge in their respective morning rooms, laying their backs onto these comfortable Chesterfields. On the other hand, women, donning their formal dresses, are all glammed up, busying themselves with a cup of tea and biscuits, while enjoying their time in these leather seats. Comfort and sophistication define a leather armchair and Chesterfield sofas represent it all.

Here are several theories supporting the history of Leather Chesterfields and how come it has been the sofa of both elegance and tradition:

  • History suggests that it was originally commissioned by the Fourth Earl of Chesterfield namely Philip Dormer Stanhope.
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    Philip Stanhope 4th Earl of Chesterfield

    Born on September 22, 1694, Philip Dormer Stanhope is a renowned diplomat, statesman and writer. His works and affinity for the classy and tasteful, is perceived to be the main reason why the famous leather armchair and Chesterfield sofa are given its proper name and distinction.

  • A Chesterfield is about buttons, leather and quilting. It is the furniture previously reserved for the upscale market. It is a mark of class and stature back in the old days. A chesterfield can be referred to as the “Mother of all Sofas” because of its elegance at an affordable price.
  • Both facts and myths are involved in tracing the Chesterfield sofas roots. Some claim that the constant use of the term, dating back in the 19th century, was started by the Americans and Canadians, who seem to use the word Chesterfield to refer to almost any settee, couch or armchair.
  • History and tradition defines a Chesterfield sofa and today, the elegance brought by these leather Chesterfields cannot be underestimated. Modern designers use Chesterfield sofas as inspiration while designing interiors for today’s homes and buildings. The sofas’ tufted back and all-leather base are still serving its purpose of comfort and style, alongside other modern trends.Today you can enjoy Leather Chesterfields Sofas without having the need to spend vast amounts money. Customization of these leather armchair and sofas are very much possible, given the numerous sellers and manufacturers. Leather choices, colors and designs are more varied and up-to-date. Truly, Chesterfield sofas have come a long way. These sofas are no longer the couch for the elite but the furniture of people with great taste.
    Reference: http://britishsofas.hubpages.com/hub/A-condensed-History-of-The-Chesterfield-Sofa

    Chesterfield sofas are all about the design and structure. The sofa’s quilted, buttoned upholstery and main use of premier leather makes the sofa a remarkable choice for the elite and well-to-do. The low-seat base and the couch’s rounded arms spell comfort, but at the same time, not forgetting the tradition, when it was firstly used. Traditionally made with buttoned backs and arms with a cushioned seat a more modern design feature is the fully buttoned Leather Chesterfield.