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1960’s Arne Norell ‘’Saturn’’ Leather Sofa
By Aneby Mobler, Arne Norell
Located in Madrid, ES
leather with Patina and signs of use according to time.
Arne Norell was a Swedish designer founder of the
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Modernist Contemporary Ligne Roset Black Pebble Leather Sofa + Love Seat
By Ligne Roset
Located in Fort Collins, CO
1990s Contemporary highest quality genuine black pebbled leather set consisting of a 3-person sofa
Category
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
Scandinavian Modern Teak & Off White Leather Small Sofa Attributed to Ekornes
By Ekorness
Located in Topeka, KS
Marvelous vintage Scandinavian Modern small leather sofa Attributed to Ekornes comprised of a teak
Category
Late 20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood, Teak
H 32.5 in W 68 in D 36 in
Vintage Iconic Large Three-seater Antique Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofa, 1920s
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This three-seater Chesterfield leather sofa was produced in England during the 1920s. It is one of
Category
Vintage 1920s British Chesterfield Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 29.53 in W 84.65 in D 35.44 in
Vintage Bonanza Three Seater Black Leather Sofa By Esko Pajamies For Asko
By Esko Pajamies
Located in Cambridge, GB
New Stock ✅
Vintage Bonanza Three Seater Black Leather Sofa by Esko Pajamies for Asko Mid Century
Category
Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Oak
H 29.53 in W 74.81 in D 31.5 in
Mid Century Danish Modern Thomasville Walnut & Faux Leather Sofa & Chair 20thC
By Thomasville
Located in Big Flats, NY
frame with leatherette upholstered seats, backs and arms, Founders as labeled, 20th century
Measures
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Faux Leather, Walnut
H 30 in W 50.75 in D 33 in
90s Hydra Castor sofa, white leather and steel, Luca Scacchetti Poltrona Frau
By Luca Sacchetti
Located in Valladolid, ES
Outstanding Hydra Castor model sofa, with chromed steel structure and white leather upholstery
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
H 29.14 in W 79.93 in D 27.56 in
Mantis Sofa by Atra Design
By ATRA
Located in Geneve, CH
Mantis sofa by Atra Design
Dimensions: D 240 x W 92 x H 74 cm
Materials: leather, steel
Available
Category
2010s Mexican Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
Milan Sofa by Atra Design
By ATRA
Located in Geneve, CH
Milan sofa by Atra Design.
Dimensions: D 244.9 x W 93 x H 60.4 cm.
Materials: leather, steel
Category
2010s Mexican Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
Blue Air Sofa by Atra Design
By ATRA
Located in Geneve, CH
Blue air sofa by Atra Design
Dimensions: D 240 x W 90.5 x H 60.3 cm
Materials: leather, brass
Category
2010s Mexican Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
Gold Air Sofa by Atra Design
By ATRA
Located in Geneve, CH
Gold air sofa by Atra Design
Dimensions: D 240 x W 90.5 x H 60.3 cm
Materials: leather, brass
Category
2010s Mexican Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
Ernst Lüthy De Sede Modular Living Room Suite Leather Sofa brown 1970
By De Sede
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This gorgeous and remarkable living room suite modular sofa is manufactured by Ernst Lüthy .
He
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Beech
H 28.35 in W 88.59 in D 34.26 in
Mammoth Sofa by NORR11
Located in Geneve, CH
Mammoth Sofa by NORR11
Dimensions: D 87 x W 151 x H 104 cm. SH 35,5 cm.
Materials: Light smoked
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Mammoth Sofa by NORR11
Located in Geneve, CH
Mammoth Sofa by NORR11
Dimensions: D 87 x W 151 x H 104 cm. SH 35,5 cm.
Materials: Natural oak and
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Mammoth Sofa by NORR11
Located in Geneve, CH
Mammoth Sofa by NORR11
Dimensions: D 87 x W 151 x H 104 cm. SH 35,5 cm.
Materials: Dark smoked oak
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Milky White Happylife Sofa by Bedini, Marzano And Settimelli
Located in Geneve, CH
Milky White Happylife Sofa by Bedini, Marzano And Settimelli
Dimensions: D 90 x W 240 x H 81 cm
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Other
Jet Black Happylife Sofa by Bedini, Marzano And Settimelli
Located in Geneve, CH
Jet Black Happylife Sofa by Bedini, Marzano And Settimelli
Dimensions: D 90 x W 240 x H 81 cm. Seat
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Other
Chocolate Brown Happylife Sofa by Bedini, Marzano And Settimelli
Located in Geneve, CH
Chocolate Brown Happylife Sofa by Bedini, Marzano And Settimelli
Dimensions: D 90 x W 240 x H 81 cm
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Other
Gerard Van Den Berg 'Ringo' Three Seater Sofa for Montis
By Gerard Van Den Berg, Montis
Located in Los Angeles, CA
with thick leather.Manufactured by Montis and designed by co-founder Gerard van den Berg, this is an
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Contemporary Grey Upholstered Sofa, Stay Sofa by Nika Zupanc for Se
By Nika Zupanc
Located in Warsaw, PL
Contemporary ivory upholstered grey sofa - Stay Sofa by Nika Zupanc for Se.
Design: Nika Zupanc
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Slovenian Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
Man Three Seater Sofa by NORR11
Located in Geneve, CH
Man Three Seater Sofa by NORR11
Dimensions: D 74 x W 197 x H 75 cm. SH 37 cm.
Materials: Stainless
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Stainless Steel
Man Two Seater Sofa by NORR11
Located in Geneve, CH
Man Two Seater Sofa by NORR11
Dimensions: D 74 x W 132 x H 75 cm. SH 37 cm.
Materials: Stainless
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Stainless Steel
Postmodern Danube 850 3-Seater Sofa by Ettore Sottsass for Cassina 1992
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Stavenisse, NL
, very high quality.
This specific sofa features a petrol grey leather and blue inserts for the fabric.
Category
1990s Italian Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
H 33.47 in W 79.53 in D 29.14 in
"Vigilius" Sofa Designed by Matteo Thun and Antonio Rodriguez for Driade
By Matteo Thun and Antonio Rodriguez, Driade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Vigilius" is an elegant sofa, designed by Matteo Thun and Antonio Rodriguez and manufactured by
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Beech, Leather, Fabric, Foam, Wood
H 30.1 in W 48.4 in D 32.6 in
1980s Zanaboni Silk Velvet Leopard Tiger Sculptural Curved Sofa
By Zanaboni
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
In 1967, in the Italian town of Honey began to operate the factory, named by the founder Vittorio
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Chinoiserie Sofas
Materials
Textile, Satin, Silk, Velvet
Alias 25F Okome Sofa Ending 90 in Upholstery by Nendo
By Nendo, Alias
Located in Brooklyn, NY
leather.
Oki Sato, Chief Designer and Founder of nendo. Born in 1977 in Toronto, Canada. Received M
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Alias 25G Okome Sofa Pouf in Grey Upholstery by Nendo
By Nendo, Alias
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alias 25G Okome Sofa Pouf in Grey Upholstery by Nendo
Pouf with removable cover, covered in eco
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Alias 25G Okome Sofa Pouf in Hero Upholstery by Nendo
By Alias
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alias 25G Okome Sofa Pouf in Hero Upholstery by Nendo
Pouf with removable cover, covered in eco
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Alias 25B Okome Sofa/ Armchair 2 Seater in Upholstery by Nendo
By Nendo, Alias
Located in Brooklyn, NY
leather.
Oki Sato, Chief Designer and Founder of nendo. Born in 1977 in Toronto, Canada. Received M
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Alias 25B Okome Two Seater Sofa in Hero Upholstery by Nendo
By Alias
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alias 25B Okome Two Seater Sofa in Hero Upholstery by Nendo
Two-seater sofa with removable cover
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Alias 25A Okome Sofa/ Armchair 1 Seater in Upholstery by Nendo
By Nendo, Alias
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alias 25A Okome Sofa/ Armchair 1 Seater in Upholstery by Nendo
Armchair with removable cover
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Alias 25E Okome Sofa Angular 1 Seater in Upholstery by Nendo
By Nendo, Alias
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Frau® leather.
Oki Sato, Chief Designer and Founder of nendo. Born in 1977 in Toronto, Canada
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Alias 25F Okome Sofa Ending 90 in Hero Upholstery by Nendo
By Alias
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Frau® leather.
Oki Sato, Chief Designer and Founder of nendo. Born in 1977 in Toronto, Canada
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Alias 25C Okome Angular Two Seater Sofa in Hero Upholstery by Nendo
By Alias
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Frau® leather.
Oki Sato, Chief Designer and Founder of nendo. Born in 1977 in Toronto, Canada
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Alias 25E Okome Angular One Seater Sofa in Hero Upholstery by Nendo
By Alias
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Frau® leather.
Oki Sato, Chief Designer and Founder of nendo. Born in 1977 in Toronto, Canada
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Alias 25A Okome One Seater Sofa/ Armchair in Hero Upholstery by Nendo
By Alias
Located in Brooklyn, NY
leather.
Oki Sato, Chief Designer and Founder of nendo. Born in 1977 in Toronto, Canada. Received M
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
H 24.41 in W 59.06 in D 39.38 in
Fine Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen France & Son Mid Century Modern Sofa
By Peter Hvidt, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
Located in GB
Mid Century Modern circa 1960 Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard Nielsen for France & Son daybed sofa
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
H 32.68 in W 75.4 in D 29.93 in
Alias Okome Sofa Ending 74 DX in grey and Beige Upholstery by Nendo
By Alias, Nendo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Frau® leather.
Oki Sato, Chief Designer and Founder of nendo. Born in 1977 in Toronto, Canada
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Alias Okome Sofa Ending 74 SX in grey and Beige Upholstery by Nendo
By Alias, Nendo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Frau® leather.
Oki Sato, Chief Designer and Founder of nendo. Born in 1977 in Toronto, Canada
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Alias 25D Okome Two Seater Sofa Ending 74 in Hero Upholstery by Nendo
By Alias
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Frau® leather.
Oki Sato, Chief Designer and Founder of nendo. Born in 1977 in Toronto, Canada
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
H 24.41 in W 68.9 in D 39.38 in
Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard Nielsen for France & Son Mid Century Modern Sofa
By Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Peter Hvidt
Located in GB
Mid Century Modern circa 1960 Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard Nielsen for France & Son daybed sofa
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
H 32.68 in W 50.79 in D 30.71 in
Black Leather Level Daybed by Msds Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Black leather level daybed by Msds Studio
Materials: Camo leather, foam, oak.
Dimensions: D 76.5
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Foam, Oak
Black Cognac Leather Level Daybed by Msds Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Black cognac leather level daybed by Msds Studio.
Materials: Camo leather, foam, oak.
Dimensions
Category
2010s Canadian Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Foam, Oak
Oak Cognac Leather Level Daybed by Msds Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Oak Cognac leather level daybed by Msds Studio
Materials: Camo leather, foam, oak.
Dimensions: D
Category
2010s Canadian Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Foam, Oak
Moss Green Leather Level Daybed by Msds Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Moss green leather level daybed by MSDS Studio.
Materials: camo leather, foam, oak.
Dimensions: D
Category
2010s Canadian Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Foam, Oak
Moss Green Oak Level Daybed with Pillow by Msds Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Moss green oak level daybed by Msds Studio
Materials: Camo Leather, Foam, Oak
Dimensions: D 76.5
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Foam, Oak
Alias Okome 006 Set of Beige Upholstered Seat with Backrest by Nendo
By Nendo, Alias
Located in Brooklyn, NY
and backrest with removable cover in eco-leather Serge Ferrari®, Alias®, Camira® or Kvadrat® fabric
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
H 43.31 in W 92.52 in D 86.62 in
Alias Okome 005 Grey Upholstered Seat with Backrest and Table by Nendo
By Alias, Nendo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
seat and backrest with removable cover in eco-leather Serge Ferrari®, Alias®, Camira® or Kvadrat®
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
H 43.31 in W 72.84 in D 43.31 in
Alias Okome 002 Grey Upholstered Seat with Backrest and Table and Pouf by Nendo
By Nendo, Alias
Located in Brooklyn, NY
with seat and backrest with removable cover in eco-leather Serge Ferrari®, Alias®, Camira® or Kvadrat®
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
H 31.89 in W 80.71 in D 31.89 in
Alias Okome 008 Set of Grey and Beige Upholstered Seats with Backrest by Nendo
By Nendo, Alias
Located in Brooklyn, NY
with seat and backrest with removable cover in eco-leather Serge Ferrari®, Alias®, Camira® or Kvadrat®
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
H 55.12 in W 218.51 in D 51.19 in
Alias Okome 004 Grey Upholstered Seat with Backrest by Nendo
By Nendo, Alias
Located in Brooklyn, NY
with removable cover in eco-leather Serge Ferrari®, Alias®, Camira® or Kvadrat® fabric.OPTIONAL:Small
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Alias Okome 004 Upholstered Seat with Backrest and Optional Table by Nendo
By Nendo, Alias
Located in Brooklyn, NY
seat and backrest with removable cover in eco-leather Serge Ferrari®, Alias®, Camira® or Kvadrat®
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
H 55.12 in W 82.68 in D 47.25 in
Alias Okome 007 Set of Beige and Grey Upholstered Seats with Backrest by Nendo
By Nendo, Alias
Located in Brooklyn, NY
with seat and backrest with removable cover in eco-leather Serge Ferrari®, Alias®, Camira® or Kvadrat®
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
H 43.31 in W 143.71 in D 64.97 in
Wittmann Black Leather Sofa Model Edwards Design by Eward B. Tuttle
By Wittmann
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This leather sofa and loveseat was designed by Edward B. Tuttle for Wittmann, 1981.
It´s the early
Category
Vintage 1980s Austrian Modern Loveseats
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Wood
Børge Mogensen Model #2253 Three-Seat Sofa, 1960
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning three-seat sofa model no. 2253, designed by Børge Mogensen in 1963 and produced by
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Settees
Materials
Wool, Oak
Pair Ekornes Stressless Royal Recliner Black Leather Lounge Chairs & Ottomans
By Ekornes Stressless
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage Ekornes Stressless Royal Recliner black leather lounge chairs with wood bases, a
Category
Late 20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 39 in W 35.5 in D 29.5 in
Pair of 19th Century English "C" Scroll Black Leather Library Armchairs
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in London, GB
Plate E22, two sofas from a suite of seat furniture that is now in situ at Nostell Priory, Wakefield
Category
Antique 19th Century English Georgian Club Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
6 Sigvard Bernadotte H-line chairs in brushed steel, Walnut and leather
By France & Søn, Sigvard Bernadotte
Located in Highclere, Newbury
A rare complete set of 6 Sigvard Bernadotte H-line Danish armchairs in dark burgundy leather with
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 31.5 in W 23.63 in D 22.84 in
1960s Kai Kristiansen Fully Restored Dining Chairs in Teak and Black Leather
By Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Knebel, DK
Kai Kristiansens model 31 dining chairs with refinished frames and black leather upholstery.
The A
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
H 29.14 in W 19.69 in D 18.9 in
circa 1845 C Hindley & Sons Lion Carved Chesterfield Brown Leather Dining Chairs
By Charles Hindley & Sons, Chesterfield
Located in GB
natural leather which has been individually hand nail tacked in place using antiqued studs, lastly hand
Category
Antique 1840s English Early Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
H 37.21 in W 22.45 in D 29.14 in
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Founders Leather Sofa For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal founders leather sofa for your home. A founders leather sofa — often made from fabric, animal skin and leather — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a founders leather sofa, we have 104 options in-stock, while there are 61 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect founders leather sofa — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A founders leather sofa is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern, Scandinavian Modern and modern styles are sought with frequency. Kai Kristiansen, Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik and Alias each produced at least one beautiful founders leather sofa that is worth considering.
How Much is a Founders Leather Sofa?
The average selling price for a founders leather sofa at 1stDibs is $6,950, while they’re typically $986 on the low end and $74,130 for the highest priced.
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With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
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Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
Questions About Founders Leather Sofa
- Can I dye a leather sofa?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024Yes, you can dye a leather sofa. To do so, you must typically begin by sanding down the upholstery, oiling it and then applying dye. Because there is a risk that you could damage your sofa, you may wish to enlist the help of a professional upholsterer or furniture repair expert. Find a variety of leather sofas on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022There are a few different types of leather that are great for sofas - royalin, full grain and top grain leather. In terms of style and comfort, it really comes down to a matter of preference. You’ll find a variety of leather sofa options from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021The best type of leather for a sofa is top grain leather, which is smooth, supple and the most expensive. Top grain has two grades — aniline, which is most natural and semi-aniline, which may be coated with a protective top coat. You can also have top grain leather that is pigmented. If you are looking for some contemporary, vintage and antique leather sofas, you can visit 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024To tell if a sofa is real leather, run your hand along the upholstery. With real leather, you're likely to feel an uneven or bumpy underlayer due to the natural characteristics of the material. By comparison, man-made leather will usually feel perfectly smooth. The appearance of the leather can also be a giveaway. Natural leather will usually show off variations in its grain, while faux leather will typically have a regular repeated pattern. If you're still uncertain after completing an inspection yourself, consult a certified appraiser or experienced furniture dealer for assistance. Explore a large selection of leather sofas on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024Full-grain and top-grain leather are both good quality-leathers for sofas. Full-grain leather consists of the full hide, making it durable yet supple and visually appealing. Top-grain leather is more economically priced and has the outermost layer of the hide sanded and buffed away, giving it a smoother texture and less of a visible grain. On 1stDibs, explore a wide range of leather sofas.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022With Italian leather, you want to avoid getting the material wet. If you can, use a dry cloth or vacuum to remove dirt. For stains, use a damp cloth, but avoid chemical cleaners. Save the hassle and shop a collection of Italian leather furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021When choosing a leather sofa, it's important to consider the material's quality, especially if you're looking for an enduring item. Top-grain calfskin leather, for instance, is more durable and simpler to maintain than corrected-grain leather. Top-grain leather also softens with age and develops a unique sheen. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage leather sofas.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023Whether a leather sofa is a good investment depends on a variety of factors. The materials and quality of craftsmanship will affect how long a piece lasts, but how you care for and use it will also impact longevity. Forward-thinking design and sensuous materials are the hallmarks of 1970s-era leather seating, which feels as sexy, comfortable and radical today as it did in its heyday. Through joint research with several forward-looking furniture manufacturers into state-of-the-art industrial processes, designers of the original leather-clad beanbag chair Piero Gatti, Cesare Paolini and Franco Teodoro explored ways of employing polyurethane foam to serve as both cushion and structure, offering a whole new range of seating concepts. There is likely a leather sofa in everyone’s budget, but taking care of your investment is important. Unlike upholstery, the color of the leather sofa you choose won’t make a difference when it comes to regular maintenance. A damp cloth can be used to remove dust, for example. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of leather sofas from some of the world’s top sellers.
- Is an Italian leather sofa good?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024Yes, an Italian leather sofa is typically good. Italian leather is known for being a high-quality material that is pleasing to the eye and has a luxurious, supple feel. As a result, it can be a fine option for sofas. Keep in mind that the sturdiness and strength of the frame and the resilience of the padding and suspension systems inside of sofas also impact their quality and durability. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of leather sofas.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 7, 2024To tell a good-quality leather sofa, examine its details closely. The highest-end pieces will usually feature full-grain leather, which refers to a strong and durable grade of leather that retains its original grain surface (hair and imperfections are removed). What type of fill is present inside the cushions also impacts the quality, with spring seats with felt and wool and high-grade foam being featured in the best sofas. Finally, frames will typically be produced out of sturdy materials like wood and feature strong joints. Explore a large collection of sofas on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022How long a leather sofa should last depends on its construction and materials. You can get a good idea of how long a particular sofa will last by looking at its warranty. Often, the leather upholstery wears out on a sofa before the frame. Find a range of leather sofas on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021Burgundy pairs well with grey, turquoise, golden yellow, and umber. In addition, the warm-green tone contrasts beautifully with the burgundy leather furnishings. On 1stDibs, shop a range of vintage and antique leather sofas.
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