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How can you tell if a sofa is real leather?
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To 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 13, 2024
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Ulbald Klug DS-1025 "Terrazza" Sofa for De Sede, 1974, Set of 4
By Ubald Klug, De Sede
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Ulbald Klug DS-1025 "Terrazza" sofas for De Sede, leather, Switzerland, 1974, set of four.
Ubald Klug designed this rare modular DS-1025 "Terrazza" sofa as a real living landscape. ...
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
1960s Three-Seat Leather Sofa, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition
- the leather has signs of use
- seat height 41 cm
- made of leather and wood
- wooden parts show signs of use.
Category
Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
Werner Langenfeld for ESA Sofa in Black Leather and Metal
By ESA, Werner Langenfeld
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Werner Langenfeld for ESA, sofa, leather, chrome-plated steel, aluminum, Denmark, 1960s
This modern sofa features a splendid construction de...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Aluminum, Steel, Chrome
"Confidential" Leather Sofa & Lounge Chair by Alberto Rosselli for Saporiti
Located in Hanover, MA
SATURDAY SALE
Please note this listing is for ONE leather Confidential sofa and matching armchair. Two pieces total. (The second sofa has been sold).
Price shown is for the sofa a...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Fiberglass, Foam
$7,797 Sale Price / set
52% Off
sexy leather sofa design by Erik Jorgensen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful and sexy leather sofa design by Erik Jorgensen, the patina of the leather is so much nicer in person
Category
Vintage 1960s Sofas
Materials
Leather
1980s two-seater sofa produced by the German manufacturer Rolf Benz
By Rolf Benz
Located in Beerse, VAN
1980s two-seater sofa produced by the German manufacturer Rolf Benz.
Just like the Swiss manufacturer De Sede, Rolf Benz is known for its high-quality finish.
Here they designed a ...
Category
Late 20th Century German Bauhaus Sofas
Materials
Leather