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What is real leather furniture called?
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What real leather furniture is called varies. Sometimes, you may simply see it referred to as "genuine leather." Other terms that indicate a sofa's upholstery is real leather include "full-grain leather" and "top-grain leather." Bonded leather means that the upholstery consists of genuine leather scraps mounted on a synthetic backing. If you see words like "vegan leather," "man-made leather," "PVC," "synthetic leather" or "faux leather," the upholstery is not real leather. Shop a diverse assortment of leather sofas on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024
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De Sede 'DS-1025' Moss Green Leather Terrazza Sofa Pair
By De Sede, Ubald Klug
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Iconic De Sede 'DS-1025' Terrazza sofas by Ubald Klug, 1970s. Upholstered in rich dark moss green leather. Designed for quintessential Swiss manufacturer De Sede. Its distinctive lay...
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Afra & Tobia Scarpa 'Coronado' Sofa in Butterscotch Leather for B&B Italia, 1966
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This iconic 'Coronado' three-seater sofa, a testament to the revolutionary Italian Mid-Century Modern movement, was designed by the esteemed duo Afra & Tobia Scarpa for the world-ren...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Modern Sofa or Bench by Ib Kofod-Larsen for Frõscher, 1970s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare Mid-Century Modern sofa or bench.
Design by Ib Kofod-Larsen for Frõscher KG Germany.
Striking Danish design from the 1970s.
Solid rosewood and original rosewood ...
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Ubald Klug De Sede DS-1025 'Terrazza' Modular Sofa, Set of 2, Sienna Leather
By Ubald Klug, De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The DS-1025 'Terrazza' sofa, a truly iconic and distinctive seating landscape, was designed by Swiss creative Ubald Klug in 1973 for the luxury leather manufacturer De Sede. Presente...
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Foam
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Sculpted Gondola Sofa
Located in Middlesex, NJ
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Sculpted Gondola Sofa
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Hugo de Ruiter Leolux Mid-Century Buffalo Leather Three Seater Sofa, 1970s
By Hugo de Ruiter, Leolux
Located in Los Angeles, CA
his rare and exceptionally comfortable "Model 760" three-seater sofa, designed by Hugo de Ruiter for the internationally respected Dutch maker Leolux, is a standout piece of Mid-Cent...
Category
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
