Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Objects Facet
3. Furnishings and Equipment (hierarchy name)
4. Furnishings (hierarchy name)
5. furnishings (works)
6. [furnishings by form or function]
7. furniture
8. [furniture by form or function]
9. seating furniture
10. multiple-seating furniture
11. sofas

Anotations

Scope note:

Sofas with heavily overstuffed ends and backs that have no exposed wood and together form a continuous line that typically terminates in spiral-curved arm rest. One end may be adjustable or removable. The legs may be exposed or not; if exposed, they are typically the only exposed wood on the piece. Chesterfields are often upholstered in leather, but may also be covered in various textile fabrics.