Baxter Chester Moon sofa by Paola Navone: sizes, leathers and how to order it

Some sofas furnish a room. The Baxter Chester Moon defines it. Designed by Paola Navone, it takes the most recognisable upholstered piece in history, the Chesterfield, and turns it into something softer, rounder and unmistakably contemporary. If you have seen it in a magazine or a hotel lobby and kept thinking about it, this guide gives you what you need to choose it and order it with confidence: the design story, the official sizes, the leather choice and how to buy it from an official Italian dealer with delivery to the United States.

A Chesterfield, reinterpreted by Paola Navone

The Chester Moon sofa and armchair are born from a reinterpretation of the classic Chesterfield. Paola Navone kept what makes the original so loved, the deep capitonné and the sense of a sofa built to last generations, and removed what made it formal. The lines become soft and rounded, the volumes lighter, and the result feels almost like a cloud in leather.

What makes the Chester Moon unique is the workmanship. The quilting is continuous across every surface, not only on the back, and each button is sewn by hand. It is a complex, entirely artisanal process, and it is the reason why no two Chester Moon sofas are ever exactly the same.

Official sizes: which Chester Moon fits your room

The collection includes five sofa lengths, an armchair and two poufs. All sofas share the same depth and height, so the choice depends on the length of the wall or of the space where the sofa will stand.

As a rule of thumb, the 195 and 255 cm versions suit most living rooms, the 295 and 355 cm versions work best in large open-plan spaces, and the 395 cm version is a true statement piece for grand rooms, villas and hospitality projects. The armchair and the poufs complete the composition and are often chosen to create a conversation area around a coffee table.

Choosing the leather

The Chester Moon is a leather sofa, and the leather is the decision that most changes its character. Baxter offers several leather collections, each with its own softness, finish and colour range. Kashmir, for example, is often chosen for this model: soft to the touch and available in warm, natural shades as well as deeper colours.

Our advice is simple: choose the leather on real samples, not on a screen. The colour depth and the feel of a Baxter leather cannot be judged from a photograph. We send samples on request and help you compare them with the other materials of your project.

How to style it

In a contemporary interior, the Chester Moon becomes the warm, tactile heart of the room: pair it with a low coffee table, a textured wall in plaster or limewash and a neutral rug, and let the capitonné do the rest. In a classic home, a Chester Moon in a deep leather sits naturally next to wood panelling, bookcases and layered rugs, without the heaviness of a traditional Chesterfield. It is precisely this balance between tradition and restraint that makes it so versatile.

How to order a Chester Moon from Italy

The Chester Moon is made to order by Baxter in Italy, in the size and leather you choose. As an official Baxter dealer, Mobilificio Marchese places your order directly with the manufacturer and follows it until delivery. The process is straightforward:

1. Request a quote. Tell us the size and, if you already know it, the leather. Prices are not published online, as required by the brand: we prepare a personalised quote for your exact configuration, including shipping.
2. Choose the leather on samples. We help you compare collections and colours before you confirm.
3. Production in Italy. The exact lead time depends on the leather chosen and is stated in your quote.
4. Insured shipping to the USA. Once produced, the sofa travels by sea to the United States in about three weeks, customs clearance included. Export invoices to the USA are issued without Italian VAT.

If you prefer not to wait for production, ask us about our ex-display Chester Moon: a piece from our showroom, in perfect condition and available for immediate shipping.

Frequently asked questions about the Baxter Chester Moon

Who designed the Baxter Chester Moon?

The Chester Moon was designed by Paola Navone for Baxter, as a contemporary reinterpretation of the classic Chesterfield.

What are the dimensions of the Chester Moon sofa?

The sofa comes in five lengths: 195, 255, 295, 355 and 395 cm, all 107 cm deep and 67 cm high. The collection also includes a 135 cm armchair and two poufs (120 x 120 cm and 200 x 70 cm, 36 cm high).

How much does a Baxter Chester Moon sofa cost?

The price depends on the length and on the leather chosen, and Baxter asks its official dealers to give it as a personalised quote rather than a public price. Ask us for a quote for your size and leather; an ex-display Chester Moon is a way to buy it for less.

Is there a Chester Moon armchair and pouf?

Yes. The collection includes a 135 cm armchair and two poufs, so you can create a complete seating area in the same design.

How long does it take to receive a Chester Moon?

It is made to order in Italy: the production time depends on the leather and is stated in your quote. Delivery then takes about two weeks within Europe and about three weeks to the USA by sea, customs clearance included.

Why buy from Mobilificio Marchese

Mobilificio Marchese is a fourth-generation family business founded in 1930 in Messina, Italy, and an official Baxter dealer listed on Baxter's own store locator. For about fifteen years we have been furnishing homes and projects abroad, from private residences in the United States to villas in the Middle East. Our multilingual team follows every order personally, and for architects and interior designers we also provide site surveys, shop drawings, delivery and installation.

Discover the Baxter Chester Moon sofa and the whole Baxter collection, or contact us for a personalised quote with delivery to your home.