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What is the highest-grade leather for a sofa?
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The highest-grade leather for a sofa is full-grain leather. It comes from the topmost layer of the animal hide and does not undergo any buffing or sanding. As a result, it is highly durable, has a luxurious, supple feel and shows off the beautiful natural grain pattern of genuine leather. Explore a variety of leather sofas on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertJune 6, 2024
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Ubald Klug for De Sede 'Terrazza' Landscape in Red Brown Leather
By De Sede
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ubald Klug for De Sede, DS-1025 'Terrazza' landscape sofa, leather, Switzerland, 1970s.
Waterfall shaped sofa in red brown leather by the Swiss manufacturer De Sede. The design for...
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
De Sede DS-600 'Snake' Sectional Sofa in Brown Leather
By De Sede
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ueli Berger, Eleonora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich and Klaus Vogt for De Sede, 'Snake' sectional sofa, model 'DS-600', leather, Switzerland, 1970s
Designed by Ueli Berger, Eleonora Pe...
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Italian Post-Modern Sculptural Sofa in Cognac Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, cognac leather, sofa, Italy, circa 1970
This striking sofa is executed in beautiful cognac leather that contributes to a refined monochrome appearance, emphasizing the sculptu...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Vintage Florence Knoll 3-Seat Sofa, Black Leather, Chrome Frame, 1970s
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Antwerp, BE
This timeless iconic vintage black leather 3-seat sofa was designed in 1954 by Florence Knoll. The 3-seat sofa featuring the original fine black leather upholstery and buttoned tufte...
Category
Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Stainless Steel, Chrome
Mid century Vintage Bastiano Rosewood tan leather long sofa Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century Vintage Bastiano 3 seat long low sofa with a rosewood frame and Original tan leather cushions. All straps are original and functional the frame has a beautiful rosewood w...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
Rare Lodovico Acerbis 'Gem' Sofa in Black Leather and Acrylic
By Acerbis
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lodovico Acerbis for Acerbis, sofa, model 'Gem', leather, acrylic, chromed metal, Italy, 2002
True to its name, the Gem sofa by Lodovico Acerbis for Acerbis is a rare and refined ex...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal, Chrome