Designed to be comfortable when used as a sofa - features attached seat and back cushions that remain attached during opening and closing, eliminating the need to be stored when used for sleeping. To ensure a comfortable sleep, there is a 1-inch middle layer offering plush comfort for quality rest and a 3-inch bottom layer of high-density foam for the perfect balance of support.
Here's the before, during and after
Showcasing innovation, this easily blends style and functionality. The sofabed features: European sizing, classic track arms and modern topstitching details that accentuate the its elegant design. It also has a 1-inch top layer of gel-infused memory foam that dissipates heat, keeping the body cool and comfortable while offering conforming support for ultimate sleep.
The transition from sofa to bed is seamless with the utilization of the European mechanism. Designed to be used in any living room or guest room, this sofabed is available in European double and queen sizes.
CHESTERFIELD SHOP TALK - EXPERT TIPS #2
Expert Tip - A little about Zero Gravity Chair
The Zero Gravity Chair ... This technology was developed by NASA; primarily to assist astronauts to manage the pressure of gravity on their bodies. It is believed that sitting in this position reduces pressure points and better aligns your spine and enhances circulation and respiration.
My Experience
After walking at High Point Market all day (easily achieving 15,000 steps); I tried a zero-gravity chair in one a vendor showroom. The timing was perfect: nearing the end of the day and pretty exhausted. So, I tried a Zero Gravity Chair; basically, designed to recline (with a power mechanism) in a position that begins to feels just right. The adjustable chair, specifically designed to support you while creating a sense of weightlessness, comfort and relaxation on your whole body. I immediately felt my back starting to decompress, and stretch – I felt my circulation ramping up and started to feel relaxed and energized at the same time.
The zero-gravity chair technology will have you experience:
reduced back pain
decreased muscle tension
reduced strain on the heart
increased lung capacity
raised blood oxygen levels - leading to better circulation
Yes, now I want (need) a Zero Gravity chair in my home because it may be my newfound ‘fountain of youth’.
Interested in trying one yourself? Come in to The Chesterfield Shop and speak to one of our expert associates who will help you determine if a Zero Gravity chair is a good choice for you ... Here are 2 of the styles we carry ... available in a number of Leather or Fabric choices. After all, we are: “your SEATING super store and more ...”
Coming Soon - a heat option to further the total experience, what next - massage?
CHESTERFIELD SHOP TALK – EXPERT TIPS #1
The Chesterfield Shop Expert Tip
Online shopping - not so easy when buying new living room seating
We hear so much about the growing trend towards online shopping - I get it, and do it myself, but certain items-just don’t’ make sense.
I think Furniture is one of those things ... lets look at living room seating (also known as upholstery) is one of those categories - you just need to ‘touch, feel, sit and see’. The quality, comfort, feel of the fabric or leather just can’t be judged on a screen. We recommend, specifically, when buying a new Sofa, Sectional, Sofa bed (also known as a Sleeper), Recliner, Accent Chair or Theater Seating ... be sure to ’have a seat’ and gage ‘the feel’.
What to consider:
Do you sit comfortably or be able to lounge or nap in it?
Is the seat the proper size for you (is the seat too deep or not deep enough)?
Is the seat too soft or firm for you?
Is the piece/s going to ‘fit’ in your room (décor and size)?
Is the ‘pitch’ (back) correct or will you be uncomfortable after a few minutes?
Does the furniture recline to your comfort level?
Do like the ‘look and feel’ of the fabric or leather?
Is the fabric or leather the right colour?
Is the fabric or leather suitable for the intended use?
Is the item good quality and built for durability?
Is the Sofa bed/Sleeper comfortable to sit on and sleep on?
These questions are important, but how could you answer any of this - online?
The living room is the heart of the home. Basically, it’s where all the action takes place, be it: lounging, enjoying family time (binge watching a series or playing board games) or entertaining family and friends. Making the right purchase is so important when you’re going to spend a lot of time enjoying your new furniture with family and friends. So, come see us at The Chesterfield Shop, we have Sales Professionals who will help you make the right choice, after all: we are “your Leather Superstore and more ...”
The Beauty and Well-being of a Zero Gravity Recliner!
Newly arrived at The Chesterfield Shop, this amazing technology was developed by NASA, and designed to assist their astronauts in managing the pressure of gravity on their bodies. Sitting in multiple positions reduces pressure points, and better aligns your spine and enhances circulation and respiration.
The Zero Gravity Chair is designed to recline using a power push-button mechanism, with adjustable control over infinite seat and back positions. This recliner is specifically designed to support you - while creating a sense of weightlessness and comfort on your whole body. You will immediately feel your back decompress and stretch – and your circulation rejuvenate.
As you personalize your comfort and maximize your ergonomic benefits, your overall feeling will be relaxed and energized - all at the same time!
The Zero Gravity Recliner technology will have you experience:
reduced back pain
decreased muscle tension
reduced strain on the heart
increased lung capacity
raised blood oxygen levels - leading to better circulation
A Zero Gravity Recliner will be your go-to chair in your home, and may become your new-found ‘fountain of youth.’
Come to The Chesterfield Shop and speak to one of our Expert Associates who will help you determine if a Zero Gravity Recliner is a good choice for you.
What’s New in the furniture world at-large? Check out: Musical chairs, tables, lamps and more
What’s New in the furniture world at-large? Check out: Musical chairs, tables, lamps and more.
The Chesterfield Shop has been in business since 1948 (close to 70 years) and serving multiple generations of Torontonians in the GTA with 6 convenient locations!
Come in and speak to one of our expert associates who will help you determine what kind of leather furniture is perfect for your particular lifestyle- you will be educated about lightly protected, medium protected, and heavily protected leather – and how it ages beautifully - and will enhance your room for years.
The Chesterfield Shop is “your leather and fabric super store and more …”
Quality leather, an important distinction, is durable, comes in a variety of styles, colours and strengths. Leather remains popular and highly desired - choose correctly and this leather piece will provide maximum comfort and will improve with age, so you’ll continue to enjoy it for years to come.
Let’s talk about types of leathers and their different uses. Here’s some Leather 101 from Palliser:
NATURAL (FULL) LEATHER GRAIN The top of the top-grain selection is uncorrected or natural, full grain leather. These premium hides are the real deal – fully authentic because they retain all the natural textures and markings of the cowhide, with no imperfections changed or corrected. Only five percent of all upholstery hides rank in this elite status.
Full grain leathers are coloured with clear (aniline) or semi-clear (semi-aniline) dyes to highlight, rather than cover, their natural grain and markings. But with little or no opaque pigment in these dyes, each individual cell on the hide will absorb colour in its own way. Similar to the colour variation that occurs when a wood grain is stained, full grained leathers are fully unique, emphasizing leather’s natural, one-of-a-kind quality.
Most top grain leather is partly or fully corrected. These hides retain the quality, thickness, strength and supple feel of their top grain, but arrive at tanneries with too many unwanted blemishes. Some hides are gently buffed to even out the grain; others are sanded to remove unwanted markings and then embossed with a uniform grain pattern.
Many levels of corrected leathers exist, from slightly to heavily altered, depending on the original condition of the hide. Partly corrected hides look and feel more natural than fully corrected hides. And like full grain leather, their more natural graining, which is often not uniform in appearance, can make them costlier.
Partly corrected hides can be coloured with semi-clear (semi-aniline) dyes. But fully corrected hides are dyed with opaque pigments to help cover any unwanted natural markings.
Split leather is always fully corrected and dyed with opaque pigments. As the bottom layer of a hide that’s been spliced, split leathers lack the natural graining of top grain leather, so they benefit from grain embossing and solid colour pigments. Split leathers are usually applied to the outside arms and back of leather furniture as a complement to top grain leathers which are located on the seats, inside backs and arms – basically everywhere your body touches.
Leather correction doesn’t affect leather’s durability in any way. Though natural grains are altered for greater uniformity, corrected leathers are extremely durable and can be more suitable to active lifestyles than uncorrected, full grain leathers.
Things to think about:
Dust doesn’t get absorbed (no dust mites); a lightly dampened cloth will easily keep your furniture dust-free.
Nice to have: zipper seat cushions and backs, for easy refilling, if required after many years of wear and tear.
Leather adjusts to your body temperature in less than 15 seconds, “cold leather” is a true misconception.
Keep in mind your lifestyle to properly determine which leather type to buy – a busier, heavily used room will do better with a little heavier finish and protected leather.
When comparing the price of fabric verses leather, keep in mind that a leather piece of furniture will likely last three to four times longer than a fabric sofa.
Always be sure you are getting leather and not a ‘faux’ leather - which is really a fabric (bonded leather is not leather).
THINKING ABOUT BUYING A SOFA OR SECTIONAL?
I make a lot of purchases online, but a sofa, sectional, sofa bed or home theatre? I don’t understand how you can buy seating without lounging, reclining and throwing your legs up to see exactly how it feels! Our body types are so different! (Ever try buying a pair of new jeans without trying on at least 4 pairs?)
Not all furniture is built the same, and a lot of different factors determine the quality and the price.
The Chesterfield Shop has been the #1 “seating specialty” retailer in the GTA since 1948! With 6 convenient locations, please come see us and speak to one of our expert associates who will help you determine which fabric, leather and particular style will suit your lifestyle – our staff will ask you all the right questions to help you choose correctly.
After all, we are your leather and fabric super store and more made in North America!
The Frame:
Look for a frame that is made from kiln-dried hardwood (poplar, ash, oak, or maple). The drying removes moisture from the wood, preventing warping and cracking over time. You find less expensive furniture frames are made of engineered wood, such as plywood or MDF (medium-density fibre board), don’t expect the piece to last as long.
You should also pay attention to how the frame is constructed. The joints and corners should be glued, double-doweled, and reinforced with blocking (longer sofas will have a center support to further stabilize the framework), for a strong, stable and reinforced frame.
The Foundation:
Constructions include steel spring configurations, which offer equal comfort and durability. In general, the number of springs and how they are reinforced determines cost and quality. Sit firmly on a side edge and listen for squeaks and creaks, which may suggest the springs are incorrectly placed or hitting the frame.
The Cushions:
Cushions are normally wrapped or crowned with polyester, low-density foam or other soft material for added comfort. Wrapping gives the cushion a soft look and helps prevent fabric from rubbing against the dense foam core and fills cushion corners.
Polyurethane foam seat cushions, containing high-density foam (2.0 pounds per cubic foot polymer density or greater) are desirable. They offer better support and durability than lower density foam seats. Back cushions do not need foam to be as dense, many use shredded foam (which is cheaper to use - but may eventually shift, compact and settle, getting lumpy and uneven looking).
Most importantly... Measure your Space
As important as it is to choose the proper shape, configuration and size depending on your room, it is most important to measure the path your new sofa is going to take as it comes through your front door, by looking at your entrance clearance, corners, halls, ceiling, light fixtures, stairways or elevators (if you’re in a condo, townhome or apartment). Measure: width, height, and diagonal width. A sofa should be at least 4 inches smaller than your passage measurements to ensure it will be able to be maneuvered into your home easily.
Don’t forget seat depth and sofa length if you like to throw your legs up, snooze, snuggle with your family or pets or grab your book or TV remote to settle in for a few hours of great relaxation!
Off the Wall by Anya Georgijevic. (Globe and Mail Feb. 9, 2017)
Check out this great article by Anya Georgijevic about the revolution going on with 'wall treatments!'
Embrace your gorgeous neutral furniture- and dress up your walls.
You have just moved into a new apartment, studio, condo, loft, town home or house- and there’s that one space that needs filling.
You know that one day you are going to need an extra bed for your parents, friend, relative, or friend-of-a-friend to crash on.
What to do?
Futons are lousy. So not comfortable. An air mattress? Where to store it as it collects dust for years?
The answer, of course, is the perfect sofa bed.
Sofa beds have come a long way in the last decade. Even in the last 2 years.
First of all, they look like a gorgeous piece of furniture.
Second of all, they “sit” like a gorgeous piece of furniture.
Third of all, they now have incredible mattresses. Soft or firm, gel-infused or memory-foam. Just like the full-size beauties at your local mattress store.
Who knew?
They also have great support from top quality industrial-strength contract mechanisms- and they are easy to open and close.
Some of the “arms” come off for easy access to fit even the smallest of spaces.
They are available in every size possible, from cot and single to king, and can be reconfigured as a sofa, love-seat, chair, ottoman and sectional.
Available in a huge assortment of fabrics, textures, velvets and leathers.
North American made and best selection in Toronto, North York, Newmarket, Scarborough and Mississauga! Stocked in our warehouse for next-day delivery- or special order to your exact specifications!
Get ready for a good night’s sleep! Toronto’s best value pricing with 5 great locations- only at the Chesterfield Shop
