S.W. James No.1
Chair, 2 Seater, 3 Seater, 4 Seater & 4 upholsteries
Prices start at
£980.00
Our S.W. James No.1 Chesterfield Sofa in leather
The most beautiful, hand-rubbed antique leather Chesterfield you will see
An introduction to our S.W. James No.1
Characterised by its hand-rubbed antique leather, The S.W. James No.1 is our traditional leather Chesterfield sofa and is a piece of British furniture that has become a worldwide style icon. The Traditional S.W. James Chesterfield sofa is immediately recognisable for its opulent, ageless and refined aesthetic.
Prices start at
£980.00
Available in: Chair, 2 Seater, 3 Seater, 4 Seater & 4 different upholstery variations
Free Shipping to Mainland UK
28 Day Return ☨
10 Year Frame Warranty
White Glove Delivery
in the UK
The Only Place You
Can Buy An S.W. James.
Antique Leathers
The S.W. James antique leather is a fine, but incredibly resilient leather. It can be found on all our traditional antique look chesterfields in four bold and moody shades that lend a real character to the piece they adorn.
Looking for more options?
Take a look at our Tailoring section for options and ideas or simply get in touch.
We can tailor finish to your precise specifications and taste - the personalisation options are endless.
S.W.James No.1 Gallery
Detailed shots of our No.1 in various Antique Leathers.
Design Features
Watch to feel the comfort
Why Choose an S.W. James Chesterfield No.1
made by experts, made in britain,
made just for you
Made with the highest care and attention to every detail. The style of the No.1 range is a result of master workmanship. Every step of the production process is meticulously completed by hand to achieve the most authentic results.
Our antique leathers used on our leather Chesterfield sofas are hand rubbed, gradually creating deep shades that enhance the natural beauty of the leather, capturing a sense of elegance.
Bold and Moody Shades
Antique Hand-rubbed Leather
Characterised by its hand-rubbed antique leather, the No.1 carries a luxurious shine and opulent feel, unrivalled by any other piece of furniture.
Traditional design created with traditional methods
Hand Craftsmanship
Our antique leather Chesterfield sofa range adds an old-fashioned, classic look to any item it covers. Shown here in antique tan. Each piece is handmade at S.W. James and every finished product is individual in its look.
Made by Experts
We believe in firmly honouring design, craftsmanship & traditional production methods
Made in Britain
A collection of hand designed & hand built English Chesterfields, made in the north of England
Made just for you
Every S.W. James Chesterfield sofa and chair we create is lovingly hand made just for you
Luxuriously finished
covered in the upholstery of your choice
Personalise your sofa or chair by choosing an upholstery that’s perfect for you. We have a range of upholstery options, starting with our warm, lived in vintage leathers (pictured). We also have a range of beautifully waxed and oiled heritage leathers. Alternatively, if you don’t feel leather is appropriate, we offer a beautiful, robust herringbone Wool range. Each leather and wool is presented in four lovely colours.
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Quality cushioning and springs
Built for Comfort
We are always in the pursuit of perfection when it comes to comfort.
We continuously work to refine our levels of comfort and we offer a range of cushion options, from firmer foams to the most scrumptious feather & down fillings. We chat with our customers to understand how we can constantly improve.
An eye for quality
Attention to every detail
The detailing added to our Chesterfields throughout the handmade production process defines their character. From the hand tapped pins to the hand stitching & buttoning. Each S.W. James in our range is meticulously crafted.
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British Craftsmanship
Built by Hand in England
Every Chesterfield S.W. James create is built by hand by a member of the team in the production house based in Greater Manchester, England. We are proud to keep a British tradition alive and we are proud our small team is able to create Chesterfields in the same manner they always have.
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hand picked leathers, feathers & fabrics
Every leather and fabric chosen for the SW James collection has been hand-picked by the team. Selecting the perfect leather and fabric ranges to represent S.W. James has been a true labour of love. We have spent countless hours perfecting our choices.
S.W. James – Leathers
All leather chosen for the S.W. James collection have been hand-picked by the team & sourced from Italian tanneries
S.W. James – Feathers
Our feather wrapped foam consist of wonderfully soft foam surrounded by a scrumptious feather wrapping
S.W. James – Fabrics
Our wonderful fabric ranges have been crafted by some of the longest-standing working wool mills in England
Traditionally British
Our Antique leather range
Hand rubbed, our antique leather range offers a deep coloured and authentic antique like appearance. Subtle shades of lighter colour gently melds through during the rubbing process that help add a distinctive and luxurious quality to our 4 bold yet beautiful shades.
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Bold. Robust. British
4 deep moody shades with extra longevity
The colour finishes in our antique range not only look amazing, but also offer outstanding durability. Strong and robust, the waxy finish is more resilient to scratches and scuffs, and is also more easily able to withstand water marks if dried quickly. Practical, striking, and only available on our most traditional of pieces: the S.W. James No.1.
Learn moreRated 4.8/5 On TrustPilot
Absolutely delighted with our new sofa
Absolutely delighted with our new sofa, sofabed and chairs! Superb quality in design, manufacture and materials, looks stunning, and soooo comfortable. Could not recommend more highly. British craftsmanship at its best! Thank you for the excellent service and advice.
Helen Oliver
Thank you Warren and your excellent team of craftsmen
When our sofa maker went bust we searched the internet and found SW James and asked whether they could help us with a Chesterfield sofa bed. The service we received was fantastic...they produced exactly the same sofa for us and even hand delivered it through an upstairs window and it is perfect! We would recommend this company to absolutely everybody we know. Thank you Warren and your excellent team of craftsmen.
Piers Smart
Even better than expected
Warren called me as soon as I'd made my order on the site. He was really helpful and informative. I was impressed by his friendly and informed approach, he explained how the order was going to be made for me by hand and how the sofa will be delivered. The delivery team were excellent on the day of delivery and had my sofa in place really quickly. I simply love our new no2 sofa. This is my first Sw James and I'm so happy with it. I recommend this company. I will return again soon.
Cindy
SW James are fantastic I cannot fault the service
SW James are fantastic I cannot fault the service I received from them. Warren is a Gent and goes that extra mile.
We had oiginally ordered from another company that subsequently went bust. Warren did everything he could to help us from our initial contact and custom made a piece to our specification. He kept in touch every step of the way.
I would never consider another company when buying a chesterfield. Beautiful, handcrafted furniture with faultless service. Thanks for everything
Jamie Overson
I ordered a chesterfield sofa from s w…
I ordered a chesterfield sofa from s w James they were so helpful and couldn't do enough to help.When it arrived I was so please with the workmanship that went into making the sofa. I'm so happy with s w James that I have now decided to purchase a matching chesterfield armchair I would with out doubt recommend this company. Mrs Rawlings
Mrs Paulette Rawlings
Great service from order to delivery
It is rare in this day and age to receive a quality of product as this ( 3 seater no. 10) with brilliant communication and a delivery team who overcame a tricky obstacle to get this into my home. Absolutely superb from start to finish.
Sunil Patel
A uniformly excellent experience from…
A uniformly excellent experience from first website view to post-delivery email. Superb.
James Woking
Simply wonderful service and products. The highest of recommendations.
The company has consistently delivered high quality customer support through frequent communication informing me of the delivery and care of the products. They have also maintained a human feel through treating me as a Person and not another number. The quality of the furniture is wonderfully high and every visitor has commented on their finish and comfort. I would highly recommend this company and I hope to be ordering more from them in the future.
helen
These guys go above and beyond and I…
These guys go above and beyond and I would certainly shop here again without hesitation.
Musson Family
My experience of SW James was wonderful…
My experience of SW James was wonderful from beginning to end. Their customer service, obvious love of their products and dedication to their business was very apparent and made choosing and purchasing my sofas and the bespoke window seat cushion they designed and produced for me a joy. We are delighted with the Chesterfields and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend SW James to anyone.
Anna
I can't recommend S W James highly enough
I can't recommend S W James highly enough. We've been absolutely delighted with the service from start to finish - professional, transparent and attentive. Warren was so helpful, and either on the end of the phone to answer questions, or would call back very quickly if we couldn't get hold of him straightaway. He made us feel like we were his only customer - not easy when you're as successful and busy as S W James are! Everything that has happened has done so exactly how and when they said it would, including making one of the sofas slightly smaller to fit the space. The customer service has been outstanding. The delivery team also exceeded expectations, and were polite, informed and handled our gorgeous new chesterfield sofas with care. The sofas themselves, and a matching footstool are unbelievably beautiful and comfortable. I can't stop looking at them!! And sitting on them!!! I looked at a lot of Chesterfields before buying, and these are by far the best I've seen. Thank you to Warren and all of the team.
Nick and Mel Jones
Sizes and Colours
The S.W. James No.1 sofa is available in over 16 configurations...
Specifications
Our S.W. James No.1 sofa size guide
Overall Dimensions
1000mm(W) x 900mm(D) x 800mm(H)
Delivery
FREE: 3 - 4 weeks (made to order)
Starting From:
£980.00
Seat Dimensions:
470mm(w) x 540mm(d)
Seat Cushions:
Signature Comfort Blend
Back Cushions:
Deep Filled and Pinned
Frame Construction:
Hard Wood
SofaBed Option:
No
Border:
Yes: Double Border
Feet:
Tub Feet
Pins:
Brushed Metal Pins
Due to the hand made nature of our items, please allow for a tolerance of +/- 20mm on the final sofa size.
Overall Dimensions
1670mm(W) x 900mm(D) x 800mm(H)
Delivery
FREE: 4 - 5 weeks (made to order)
Starting From:
£1430.00
Seat Dimensions:
1080mm(w) x 540mm(d)
Seat Cushions:
Signature Comfort Blend
Back Cushions:
Deep Filled and Pinned
Frame Construction:
Hard Wood
SofaBed Option:
Yes
Border:
Yes: Double Border
Feet:
Tub Feet
Pins:
Brushed Metal Pins
Due to the hand made nature of our items, please allow for a tolerance of +/- 20mm on the final sofa size.
Overall Dimensions
1970mm(W) x 900mm(D) x 800mm(H)
Delivery
FREE: 4 - 5 weeks (made to order)
Starting From:
£1565.00
Seat Dimensions:
1430mm(w) x 540mm(d)
Seat Cushions:
Signature Comfort Blend
Back Cushions:
Deep Filled and Pinned
Frame Construction:
Hard Wood
SofaBed Option:
Yes
Border:
Yes: Double Border
Feet:
Tub Feet
Pins:
Brushed Metal Pins
Due to the hand made nature of our items, please allow for a tolerance of +/- 20mm on the final sofa size.
Overall Dimensions
2420mm(W) x 900mm(D) x 800mm(H)
Delivery
FREE: 4 - 5 weeks (made to order)
Starting From:
£2000.00
Seat Dimensions:
1840mm(w) x 540mm(d)
Seat Cushions:
Signature Comfort Blend
Back Cushions:
Deep Filled and Pinned
Frame Construction:
Hard Wood
SofaBed Option:
No
Border:
Yes: Double Border
Feet:
Tub Feet
Pins:
Brushed Metal Pins
Due to the hand made nature of our items, please allow for a tolerance of +/- 20mm on the final sofa size.
Aftersales
Will your new Chesterfield sofa fit?
It is extremely important to us that we ensure your new S.W. James will fit snuggly into your home before we start the handmade process of building your chesterfield. As a result, after you have placed your online order we will need to check in with you and make sure there are no potential delivery or access issues.
Learn moreTales from the S.W. James Family
Living with an S.W. James Chesterfield
Simply wonderful to come home to ready for a relaxing night
Dom & Family
(with his new No.5 Chesterfield in Vintage Dark Brown Leather)
We thought we would share a few comments from one of our new customers who recently joined the S.W. James family.
Hi Warren and the guys at S.W James. I just wanted to mail you to let you know how much we love our new Chesterfield. We've just had a lovely dinner whilst admiring our No5 at the other side of the kitchen as the night draws in, it takes on such a different look and feel as the light changes in the room. Its such a sumptuous piece of furniture and an absolute credit to everyone who has made it as beautiful as it is. Quite simply the nicest piece of furniture I have ever owned. Time for another glass of wine now whilst I go and relax on my new sofa. P.s its getting comfier. We will be back.
Why we love it:
Feels to be getting better
"Everytime I sit down it gathers a little more character and seems to become more comfortable."
Smells truly beautiful
"The smell of the leather has completely filled the room, I love it. It's like therapy!"
Ordering with total peace of mind
stress free shopping
Ordering and receiving your new S.W. James Chesterfield should be as relaxing as sitting in one.
Craftsmanship
Delivered free into your home
We work with a trusted delivery team that has a proud heritage spanning six decades in the specialist field of furniture transport & delivery. A white glove team will make sure your new S.W. James is nestled perfectly in your home for you.
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Craftsmanship
28 Day Returns
We couldn’t imagine why, but if you don’t love your new S.W. James when it arrives, you can always return it. Live with it, lounge on it, if you don’t love it, we’ll understand. to find out more click here
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The only place you can buy your S.W. James. Every Chesterfield in our range is unique to S.W James
Stress free delivery
We will ship your S.W. James to you free of charge, and keep you posted with updates as its being built
Peace of mind
28 days return should your new S.W. James Chesterfield sofa or chair should it not meet your satisfaction
Got a question?
talk directly to the team
Warren
S.W. James. – Co-Founder
Ordering your own Chesterfield is a very personal decision so you will have questions. Don’t worry, we are here to help. We’re a passionate team and love to talk about our Chesterfields. We will look after you every step of the way and ensure you are happy with your new Chesterfield.
Our office hours are Mon- Fri 9am to 6pm, Saturdays 10am to 3pm. Feel free to call any time. If the office is closed just leave a short message and we will call you back as soon as possible. Alternatively email us any time you like.
0161 359 5462
