Vintage Sofa Company Dickinson Armchair In Patchwork & Cerato Brown Leather
Vintage Sofa Company Dickinson Armchair In Patchwork & Cerato Brown Leather
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Key Details
- Seats: 1 People
- Assembly Required: Yes - Feet Only
- Material: Fabric / Wood
- Guarantee: 5 Years
- Brand: Vintage Sofa Company

Product Information
Description
Rather than relying on loud contrast, the Dickinson uses patchwork in a more composed way. The mix of tweeds, checks, velvets and textured weaves creates variation across the chair, but the palette feels mellow and gathered rather than busy, which gives it a warmer, more settled character than many patchwork designs.
The Cerato brown leather on the arms is an important part of that balance. It brings a smoother, richer finish against the softer fabric sections, helps frame the shape of the chair and adds durability in the areas that see the most regular contact. Deep button tufting through the high back reinforces the Chesterfield influence, while brass stud detailing and turned wooden legs give the piece a more traditional furniture feel.
Made by Vintage Sofa Company, the Dickinson is not just decorative. It combines its mixed-material finish with the build quality expected from a substantial British-made armchair, including a hardwood frame, hand-tied springs and careful upholstery throughout. That construction matters on a piece like this, where the design needs proper shaping and control to feel convincing.
This armchair suits interiors that want texture and personality without losing a sense of comfort and familiarity. It works particularly well as a feature chair in living spaces, bedrooms, studies or hospitality settings where a plain fabric chair would feel too flat, but a brighter patchwork piece might feel too sharp.
PLEASE NOTE - Image is for illustration purposes and each piece will feature a unique patchwork pattern and mix of fabrics
Dimensions
Height: 97cm
Width: 80cm
Depth: 90cm
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sizes within 5 mm (± allowable tolerance)
Specifications
SKU: 2600700228599
Product Code: 2600700228599
Number of Seats: 1 People
Assembly Required: Yes - Feet Only
Material: Fabric / Wood
Weight:
Guarantee: 5 Years
Brand: Vintage Sofa Company
Manufacturer: Vintage Sofa Company
Care Information
For more information on how to care for products from Vintage Sofa Company, please view our Carlton & Vintage Care and Maintenance page.
Delivery Policy
e-Vouchers do not incur any delivery charges and free delivery will be automatically applied to all e-Vouchers at checkout.
Standard Delivery Service
FREE for orders over £300 to mainland UK*
£24.99 for furniture orders under £300 to mainland UK*
Kerbside delivery only, usually pallet delivery
Gallery Deliveries
£9.95 for small accessories to mainland UK*
£14.95 for medium accessories to mainland UK*
£19.95 for large accessories to mainland UK*
£69.95 for large or heavy items to mainland UK*
Gallery shipping is based on the size and weight of each item and the shipping cost is calculated at checkout
Time frame: approximately 7-10 working days
White Glove Delivery Service - Call to Discuss Options
Key information
We will always book in a delivery with you. We will contact you either by email or phone once we have organised the delivery and prepared your items, this may take a few days. The delivery time frame is approximately 7-10 working days.
Our standard delivery service will be kerbside delivery only. You will be responsible for the handling of products onto your property and the disposal of any waste. Your order will be dispatched via one of the following delivery methods:
Pallet couriers
The pallet couriers are not insured to bring the goods onto your property/ driveway. You will receive email confirmation & tracking information from us once your order has been collected, then within a few days the pallet courier will contact you directly to discuss a delivery slot once it’s reached your local depot. Please be advised that pallets are usually transported in 18-tonne wagons.
Luton Van courier
This will either be a 1 or 2 man delivery team. We will contact you directly via text or email to book this in a few days in advance. You will receive a 3-4 hour time slot and the couriers will call 30 mins prior to delivery with a more precise time.
Small parcel couriers (e.g. DPD)
You will receive a text directly from the courier to let you know what day and time your order will be delivered.
Please keep an eye out for texts, calls or emails from unknown contacts as this will likely be us or one of our couriers trying to book in delivery.
Please write any special delivery instructions in the notes at checkout. If you have any queries, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
*Excluding AB, DD, DG, EH, FK, G, HS, IV, KA, KW, KY, ML, PA, PH, PO, TD, ZE. postcode districts. Orders going to these postcode districts will have delivery charged at £60. **The above excluded postcode districts are also exempt from the White Glove Delivery Service, despite them being available at checkout. Please do not select this option. If you would like to enquire about White Glove in these areas, please call to discuss. It is likely to have a higher charge or may unavailable.
FAQ's
Will my Dickinson armchair look exactly like the one in the image?
Not exactly. Each chair uses a unique mix and arrangement of patchwork fabrics, so no two pieces will be identical. The overall look, warm colour direction and combination of patchwork with Cerato brown leather stay true to the design, but the exact fabric layout will vary from chair to chair.
What kind of colour palette does the patchwork use?
This design uses a warmer, more muted patchwork mix than brighter multi-colour chairs. Tones such as burgundy, taupe, grey, cream, charcoal and softer pinks give it depth and variation without making it feel overly loud, which helps the chair sit more comfortably in lived-in interiors.
Why are the arms finished in Cerato brown leather instead of patchwork fabric?
The leather arms help anchor the design visually and stop the chair from feeling overworked. They also make practical sense, as the arms are one of the main contact points in daily use, so the leather brings both durability and a richer contrast to the softer woven fabrics.
Does the high buttoned back change how the chair feels to sit in?
Yes. The high back gives the Dickinson a more enclosing, supportive feel than a lower occasional chair, and it adds to the chair’s visual presence. The deep buttoning also helps keep the back looking structured, which suits the more traditional shape.
What stops this patchwork chair from looking too busy?
A lot of that comes down to balance. The patchwork is framed by the smoother leather arms, the colours are more restrained than on many patchwork pieces, and the classic Chesterfield details give the design a clear structure. Those elements help it feel considered rather than random.
Is the Dickinson best used as a feature chair on its own?
In most rooms, yes. It has enough detail and personality to work as a standalone piece, especially in a reading corner, bedroom or living room scheme that needs one chair with more character. It can sit alongside plainer upholstery particularly well, as that gives the patchwork room to stand out.
How will the Cerato brown leather change over time?
With regular use, the leather will soften and develop more natural character. Light creasing and a gentler surface patina are part of the appeal, and they tend to suit this style of chair well by adding even more warmth to the overall finish.
What does Vintage Sofa Company bring to a design like this?
Vintage Sofa Company combines expressive upholstery with traditional British sofa and chair making. On a piece like the Dickinson, that means the patchwork design is supported by proper structure, careful shaping and classic detailing, so the chair feels like a serious upholstery piece rather than a decorative novelty.
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