On Wednesday 7 October 2026, the court in Assen declared Chesterfield Licentie B.V. bankrupt. The Emmen-based company (Chamber of Commerce no. 81700873) is the central brand and licensing organisation behind the well-known Chesterfield brand and the House of Chesterfield retail chain. This has cast doubt on the future of the classic leather sofas and furniture.
© Chesterfield Brand
Chesterfield Licentie B.V. acted as the central hub for the production, marketing and distribution of the iconic Chesterfield furniture. Although the brand’s origins lie with *The Original Chesterfield Factory Limited* in the English town of…