Chesterfield sofas: some facts you may not know

Choosing a sofa can be fraught with difficulties and can lead to many discussions. We may not always agree on colors or styles, but we share a common belief, and that is that the sofa should be the possession of your home. That is why so many families decide to buy a chesterfield sofa. Chesterfield sofas are not only iconic and stylish, they are also designed to last for years. Now, longevity may not be your top concern when shopping for your living room centerpiece, but given the findings of a recent survey by Home Insurers, eSure, which surveyed 3,000 homeowners about the condition of their sofas, perhaps you should. be. Over the course of your life, your favorite sofa takes a hell of a beating. Doesn’t it make sense, therefore, to choose a Chesterfield sofa, one that is renowned for its pedigree, strength and durability?

The average life expectancy of a sofa is 8 years, 1 month and 8 days. Traditional Chesterfield sofas can last a lifetime.

· The average sofa will see 293 arguments, 1,300 hugs and 1,600 spills over its lifetime.

The centerpiece of his home will house the buttocks of 782 visitors and support 391 boys’ nights and 293 girls’ nights.

· A sofa will serve as a bed for 489 visitors during its lifetime and a family member will sleep on it for 293 nights after a domestic dispute.

The sofa is the place where family members gather for more than 4 hours every day.

· The average child will lose 4 toys a month down the back of the sofa and 3 random socks or other items of clothing.

Owners will find money inside the sofa up to 3 times a month and this could add up to £176.04 over the course of the sofa’s lifetime.

· The average sofa has wine spilled on it once a fortnight, and tea or coffee three times a week.

On average, children will drop food on the couch 72 times a year. His parents aren’t much better, dropping part of his dinner up to 6 times a month.

· The average sofa is subject to a staggering 1,663 spills over its lifetime, yet 87% of respondents would never consider cleaning or re-covering it.

The average sofa will withstand a child jumping on it 587 times during its lifetime.

So when you go out shopping for that all-important piece of furniture, remember that Chesterfield sofas are designed to last a lifetime and withstand all the rigors that any average family can throw at them. Whether you choose a traditional leather Chesterfield sofa or a more modern fabric covered Chesterfield sofa, there is one thing you can guarantee and that is that your trusty Chesterfield sofa will last for well over 8 years.