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What is the best type of leather for a sofa?

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What is the best type of leather for a sofa?
The 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 ExpertOctober 5, 2021
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De Sede DS15 Brown Leather Modular Five Piece Sectional Sofa with Great Patina
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous, well-loved De Sede 'DS15' five section thick leather sofa, consisting of one corner seat
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather

Vintage Heavy Gage Thick Bamboo and Leather X-Base Sofa Frame
By McGuire
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Decorative solid thick bamboo midcentury sofa frame.
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Bamboo

Leather Roche Bobois sofa
Located in Isle Sur Sorgue, FR
Roche Bobois leather 2 seaters sofa from the seventies. Thick buffalo leather, brass corners
Category

Vintage 1970s Sofas

Materials

Leather

Italian Leather Sofa
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Two seating club sofa in thick cognac leather, on four wood feet. Mark with made in Italy label
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Brown Leather Couch Bernhardt Leather Luxury Deep Seat Sofa Mint Condition
Located in Rochester, NY
Stunning vintage Bernhardt leather sofa in the style of Restoration Hardware and vintage Ralph
Category

20th Century American Sofas

Materials

Leather

BENTLEY CHURCHILL Leather Sofa
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Leather and Fabric Sofa This is an incredibly beautiful and well-built piece of furniture with faux
Category

Late 20th Century American Sofas

Materials

Leather, Fabric

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