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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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Italian Post Modern Sofa by Nicoletti Salotti, Vintage Black Leather
Located in Decatur, GA
Stellar post modern sofa by Nicoletti Salotti, Italy circa 1980s. Finely appointed and fully dressed in high grade top grain black Italian leather. Striking and stark angular lines f...
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Elephant 3-Seater Beige Sofa by Stefano Giovannoni
By Ghidini 1961
Located in Milan, IT
As quiet as it is enveloping, this elegant sofa of modern inspiration welcomes up to three people within its wide seat outlined by a plump shell gently sloping at the sides. The gene...
Category
2010s Italian Sofas
Materials
Leather
$23,299 / item
Stringa Gray Nubuck & Stainless Steel Sofa by Gae Aulenti
By Exteta
Located in Milan, IT
Designed to seduce with its plump volumes sealed by a combination of brown fabric and prized nautical Nubuck gray leather, this three-seater sofa is an original 1963 design by Gae Au...
Category
2010s Italian Sofas
Materials
Leather
Placido orange leather corner sofa by Mantellassi 1926
Located in Milan, IT
The Placido corner sofa, upholstered in aniline leather, combines elegance and comfort, perfect for daily relaxation in your living room. Its sliding seats extend to offer ample seat...
Category
2010s Italian Sofas
Materials
Leather
$32,315 / item
Tobia Scarpa for Knoll Midcentury Wood Leather "Bastiano" Sofa 1960s
By Knoll, Tobia Scarpa
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian midcentury modern design Bastiano model sofa designed by Tobia Scarpa and produced initially by Gavina and then later by Knoll International, with solid wood frame on which t...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
Danish Modern Teak Daybed w/ Leather Accents
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Teak