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Frits Henningsen Leather Sofa, Mahogany, Denmark
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Frits Henningsen Leather Sofa, Mahogany, Denmark
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Antique Leather Sofa
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Antique Swedish Leather Sofa
Located in London, GB
An absolutely beautiful antique Swedish leather sofa. We have recently imported this from Sweden
Category
Early 1900s Swedish Chesterfield Antique Leather Sofa
Materials
Leather, Oak
Antique French Louis XVI Carved Wood & Faux Zebra Leather Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique French Louis XVI Carved Wood & Faux Zebra Leather Sofa
Designer: Unknwon
Country
Category
1920s French Louis XVI Antique Leather Sofa
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood
Victorian Burgundy Gentleman's Club Hand Dyed Leather Sofa
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this outstanding Victorian gentleman's Hand-dyed leather sofa
Category
19th Century British Victorian Antique Leather Sofa
Materials
Leather
Caribbean Regency Mahogany Carved Foliage Leather Sofa on Brass Casters, C. 1810
Located in Hollywood, SC
Caribbean Regency mahogany leather sofa with a central serpentine and scrolled fluted back, central
Category
1810s Caribbean Regency Antique Leather Sofa
Materials
Brass
H 36.5 in W 81 in D 25.25 in
19th Century Victorian Leather Sofa
By Maple & Co.
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
19th century Chesterfield sofa in leather by Maple & Co.
Circa 1890.
Category
19th Century Antique Leather Sofa
Materials
Leather
Small Restored Chesterfield Victorian Whisky Brown Leather Sofa
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
Chesterfield two-seat sofa with fully buttoned base
A very good looking piece, rare to find in this small width
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Leather Sofa
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Pair of Restored Antique Gentleman's Tufted Chesterfield Brown Leather Sofas
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
Boudreaux brown leather Chesterfield sofas with overstuffed feather filled cushions and solid walnut bun
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Leather Sofa
Materials
Leather
H 30.12 in W 68.12 in D 36.62 in
Antique Victorian Chesterfield Tufted Brown Leather Sofa Feather Filled Cushions
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer this stunning fully restored Victorian hand dyed cigar brown leather
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Leather Sofa
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
H 27.17 in W 72.05 in D 35.44 in
Very Rare Victorian Howard & Sons Fully Restored Brown Leather Sofa
By Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons
Located in GB
& Son’s Berners street tobacco brown leather fully restored sofa
I have a Howard & Son's armchair
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Leather Sofa
Materials
Leather
Exhibition Quality Wylie & Lochhead 1860 Glasgow Chesterfield Brown Leather Sofa
By Wylie & Lochhead
Located in GB
fully restored Hand dyed brown leather Chesterfield sofa
This piece is absolutely sublime, made by
Category
1860s Scottish High Victorian Antique Leather Sofa
Materials
Leather
H 32.49 in W 75.4 in D 28.15 in
Antique Victorian 1860 Show Frame Carved Walnut Chesterfield Brown Leather Sofa
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
leather Chesterfield tufted club sofa with hand carved walnut Show Frame
This sofa is as rare as they
Category
1860s English High Victorian Antique Leather Sofa
Materials
Leather, Walnut
H 26.78 in W 76.78 in D 33.08 in
Very Rare Fully Restored Gentleman's Club Moustache Back Brown Leather Sofa
Located in GB
looking sofas around, it has the original hand dyed leather upholstery, the back cushions are upholstered
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Leather Sofa
Materials
Leather
H 33.86 in W 75.2 in D 39.38 in
Pair of Restored Victorian Gentleman Club Chesterfield Leather Sofas Kilim Seats
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
restored hand dyed whisky brown leather Chesterfield sofas with kilim upholstered cushions
Please note
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Leather Sofa
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
H 28.35 in W 64.18 in D 33.47 in
Restored Victorian 1890 Cornelius V Smith Chesterfield Leather Sofa Coil Sprung
Located in GB
Smith green leather Chesterfield sofa
What can I say, if you’re in the market for the best Victorian
Category
Late 19th Century English High Victorian Antique Leather Sofa
Materials
Leather, Hardwood, Walnut
H 26.78 in W 78.75 in D 39.38 in
Space Age Modern Chocolate Brown Leather Sofa 'Pasha' by Durlet, Belgium, 1970s
By Durlet
Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp
Beautiful three-seat sofa model Pasha, manufactured in the 1970s by Durlet, Belgium. The sofa was
Category
1870s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Antique Leather Sofa
Materials
Leather
H 33.47 in W 82.68 in D 36.23 in
1 of 2 Restored Victorian Gentleman's Club Chesterfield Leather Sofas Kilim Seat
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale one of two fully restored hand dyed whisky brown leather
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Leather Sofa
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
H 28.35 in W 64.18 in D 33.47 in
Restored Victorian Hand Dyed Brown Leather Sofa Claw & Ball Feet Feather Cushion
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in GB
We are delighted to this stunning fully restored late Victorian club sofa with Thomas Chippendale
Category
Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Leather Sofa
Materials
Leather
H 38.19 in W 79.53 in D 36.62 in
1 of 2 Restored Victorian Club Chesterfield Hand Dyed Leather Sofas Kilim Seat
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
hand dyed whisky brown leather Chesterfield sofas with kilim upholstered cushions
Please note the
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Leather Sofa
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
H 30.32 in W 64.97 in D 33.47 in
FULLY RESTORED ART DECO CIRCA 1920's ZEBRANO BROWN LEATHER SOFA ARMCHAIR SUITE
Located in GB
restored Art Deco circa 1920's hand dyed Cigar Brown leather sofa and armchair suite with Zebrano wood
Category
1920s English Art Deco Antique Leather Sofa
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 27.17 in W 57.09 in D 33.27 in
1 OF 2 OF RESTORED ART DECO HARRY & LOU EPSTEIN HAND DYED BROWN LEATHER SOFAs
By Harry & Lou Epstein Furniture Co
Located in GB
Harry & Lou Epstein Art Deco two seat Cloud sofas with Birch frames and one of a kind, hand dyed brown
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Leather Sofa
Materials
Leather, Birch
H 32.09 in W 52.76 in D 35.44 in
Restored Victorian 1890 Cornelius V. Smith Stamp Chesterfield Leather Sofa Brown
By Cornelius V. Smith
Located in GB
Cornelius V Smith Stamped aged whiskey brown leather Chesterfield sofa
Please note the delivery fee
Category
1890s English High Victorian Antique Leather Sofa
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
H 26.78 in W 73.23 in D 32.29 in
Circa 1920 Art Deco Fully Restored Chesterfield Brown Leather Sofa Part Suite
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
club sofa which is part of a suite
This sofa is very stylish, it has those Metropolitan lines which
Category
1920s English Art Deco Antique Leather Sofa
Materials
Leather
H 31.7 in W 58.08 in D 37.01 in
Circa 1920's Art Deco Fully Restored Chesterfield Brown Leather Sofa Part Suite
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
Chesterfield club sofa which is part of a suite
This sofa is very stylish, it has those Metropolitan lines
Category
1920s English Art Deco Antique Leather Sofa
Materials
Leather
H 32.68 in W 83.08 in D 37.01 in
Antique English Chester field Sofa with Hand Carved Wood Lion Legs
Located in Pasadena, CA
Wonderful Leather Chesterfield sofa with hand carved wooden lions legs.
English Tifted Leather Sofa
Category
1920s British Chesterfield Antique Leather Sofa
Materials
Leather, Wood
Restored Antique Edwardian Hand Dyed Whisky Brown Sofa Feather Filled Cushion
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning hand dyed in whisky brown leather sofa.
This
Category
19th Century British Edwardian Antique Leather Sofa
Materials
Leather
H 31.89 in W 64.57 in D 39.77 in
19th Century Hand Carved Hawk Claw and Ball Feet Chesterfield Sofa Brown Leather
Located in GB
Chesterfield brown leather sofa with hand carved Lion hairy paw feet and eagle detailing
I’ve never seen
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Leather Sofa
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
H 42.13 in W 76.97 in D 32.88 in
Victorian Georgian Irish Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofa Lion Hairy Paw Feet
By Georgian House 1
Located in GB
Chesterfield brown leather sofa with hand-carved Lion hairy paw feet
I’ve never seen another of this quality
Category
19th Century British Georgian Antique Leather Sofa
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
H 41.74 in W 69.1 in D 30.91 in
Restored Hand Dyed Brown Leather Antique Victorian 3-4 Seat Sofa Feather Seats
Located in GB
antique hand dyed Victorian brown leather sofa with feather filled cushions
This is a very fine and
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Leather Sofa
Materials
Leather
H 31.89 in W 93.71 in D 22.84 in
Sublime Fully Restored Regency 1810 Sofa Brown Leather Carved Herms Statue Frame
Located in GB
We are delighted to this very rare fully restored Regency circa 1810 brown leather sofa with hand
Category
1810s English Regency Antique Leather Sofa
Materials
Leather
H 32.29 in W 86.42 in D 35.44 in
Vintage Iconic Large Three-seater Antique Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofa, 1920s
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This three-seater Chesterfield leather sofa was produced in England during the 1920s. It is one of
Category
1920s British Chesterfield Antique Leather Sofa
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 29.53 in W 84.65 in D 35.44 in
De Sede DS101 Two Seater Leather and Gognac Color, 1970
By De Sede
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Robust patinated leather De Sede DS-101 two-seater sofa. Excellent comfort with an extendable seat
Category
1770s Swiss Scandinavian Modern Antique Leather Sofa
Materials
Leather
Fully Restored Whisky Brown Leather Lutyen's Viceroy Sofa, circa 1900
By Thomas Chippendale, Lutyen’s Viceroy
Located in GB
Viceroy style two seat brown leather sofa with Thomas Chippendale style floating button cushions
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Category
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Leather Sofa
Materials
Leather
H 32.68 in W 53.35 in D 31.5 in
18th Century Tapestry Lumbar Pillow
Located in Houston, TX
pillow is incredible on a burlap wingback or on a worn leather sofa.
Category
18th Century and Earlier Antique Leather Sofa
Materials
Tapestry, Velvet
Wool Handmade Kirman Rug Classic Flowers, Leaves and Branches Design.
Located in MADRID, ES
leather sofas or a large hall with a central glass table that is installed on the central medallion. -Very
Category
1920s Asian Antique Leather Sofa
Materials
Wool
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W 98.43 in L 137.8 in
Wool Handmade Kirman Rug Classic Flowers, Leaves and Branches Design.
Located in MADRID, ES
intensity.
- Our guests love this type of rugs to decorate the living room with a white leather sofas or a
Category
Early 1900s Asian Antique Leather Sofa
Materials
Wool
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W 106.3 in L 145.67 in
Antique Leather Chesterfield Sofa
Located in London, GB
A large and very impressive antique leather Chesterfield sofa. This was made in England & we would
Category
1880s British Late Victorian Antique Leather Sofa
Materials
Leather, Wood
Antique Deep Buttoned Leather Chesterfield Sofa
Located in London, GB
A magnificent antique deep buttoned leather Chesterfield sofa. This was made in England, we would
Category
1920s British Victorian Antique Leather Sofa
Materials
Leather, Wood
Le Corbusier & Cassina - Sofa LC2 Black Leather
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Cassina
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Authentic LC3 sofa, designed by Le Corbusier, Perriand and Jeanneret in 1928.
Cassina edition in
Category
1920s French Art Deco Antique Leather Sofa
Materials
Stainless Steel
George IV Leather Club Sofa, Early 19th Century
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
A George IV leather club sofa, early 19th century with straight back and arms, turned wood legs
Category
Early 19th Century George IV Antique Leather Sofa
Materials
Leather, Wood
19th Century Hand Dyed Leather Wing Back Sofa
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality 19th century hand dyed leather wing back sofa, having a deep buttoned
Category
19th Century English Queen Anne Antique Leather Sofa
Materials
Leather
Italian Tufted Leather Upholstered Chesterfield Sofa, late 19thc
Located in Atlanta, GA
Beautifully worn chesterfield style sofa with a deep seat and tufted back and arms, the front of
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Late Victorian Antique Leather Sofa
Materials
Leather
Antique 19thC Chesterfield Sofa in Beautiful Patinated Leather
Located in London, GB
the leathers and the result will certainly be amazing.
Category
1890s British Chesterfield Antique Leather Sofa
Materials
Leather
Antique 19thC Chesterfield Sofa in Hand Dyed Parchment Leather
Located in London, GB
a wide range of price points.
This really is a beautiful 19thC Chesterfield sofa which has been
Category
1870s British Chesterfield Antique Leather Sofa
Materials
Leather
Antique 19thC Chesterfield Sofa in Stunning Sunflower Yellow Leather
Located in London, GB
a wide range of price points.
A very elegant 19thC Chesterfield sofa in a particularly distinctive
Category
1860s British Chesterfield Antique Leather Sofa
Materials
Leather
Exceptional English Fully Buttoned Patinated Leather Chesterfield Sofa #390
Located in Lewes, GB
An exceptional English Made Mid Century Fully Buttoned leather Chesterfield. A very high quality
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Leather Sofa
Materials
Leather
H 27.56 in W 88.59 in D 35.44 in
Fully Restored 19thC Chesterfield Sofa in Hand Dyed Leathers
Located in London, GB
As a LAPADA dealer and furniture maker, I always have a large stock of Chesterfield sofas and
Category
Late 19th Century British Chesterfield Antique Leather Sofa
Materials
Leather
Arne Norell Safari Sofa Tropical Swedish 1960 Leather Bench
By Arne Norell
Located in Lyon, FR
Unique sofa of the 1960s of the designer Arne Norell in massive mahogany and black leather. New
Category
1660s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Antique Leather Sofa
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Vintage English Chesterfield Style Leather Tufted Sofa C. 1920's
By Chesterfield
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage English Chesterfield style leather tufted sofa with bun feet. The Chesterfield sofa has
Category
1920s English Chesterfield Antique Leather Sofa
Materials
Leather, Wood
Italian Venetian Leather Upholstered & Carved Wood Settee Sofa, 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian Venetian leather upholstered sofa from the 19th century. This antique settee from Italy
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Leather Sofa
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 43.5 in W 79 in D 28 in
Pierluigi Cerri for Poltrona Frau Sofa in White Leather, 1980s
By Poltrona Frau, Pierluigi Cerri
Located in Berlin, DE
"Ouverture" 3 seat sofa in white leather designed by Pierluigi Cerri for Poltrona Frau, early 1980
Category
1880s Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Leather Sofa
Materials
Leather
VICTORIAN SERPENTINE FRONTED HAND DYED RESTORED BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFiELD SOFA
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
restored Victorian hand dyed cigar brown leather serpentine fronted Chesterfield club sofa with super rare
Category
1880s English Victorian Antique Leather Sofa
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
H 36.23 in W 75.01 in D 38.98 in
Huge Restored Antique Victorian Howard & Son's Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofa
By Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons
Located in GB
London, large Baring sofa upholstered with vintage brown leather that has Thomas Chippendale style
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Leather Sofa
Materials
Leather
H 33.67 in W 77.17 in D 42.52 in
Early 19thC William IV Chesterfield Sofa in Beautiful Green Leathers
Located in London, GB
Chesterfield in very very good order.
As you can see the leathers are in very good order with the most
Category
1830s British Chesterfield Antique Leather Sofa
Materials
Leather
Antique Bow Fronted 19thC Chesterfield Sofa in Hand Dyed Parchment Leather
Located in London, GB
a wide range of price points.
This is a very smart 19thC Chesterfield sofa with unusual and
Category
1870s British Chesterfield Antique Leather Sofa
Materials
Leather
Exceptional English Georgian Country House Leather Wing Back 2 Seater Sofa
Located in Lewes, GB
A Great quality midcentury leather Georgian Style sofa, lovely neat size, it stands beautifully on
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Leather Sofa
Materials
Leather
H 39.38 in W 53.55 in D 31.5 in
Victorian Serpentine Hand Dyed Restored Whisky Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofa
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
leather serpentine fronted Chesterfield club sofa
This sofa is as rare as they come, it’s a period
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Leather Sofa
Materials
Leather
H 27.56 in W 72.05 in D 35.44 in
Antique Empire Style Mahogany Tufted Parlor Sofa Newly Upholstered in Leather
Located in Chicago, IL
Grain Espresso Italian Leather
This antique Empire style carved mahogany sofa would be a great addition
Category
19th Century Unknown Empire Antique Leather Sofa
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
H 29 in W 68 in D 25 in
Stunning Antique Fully Restored Cigar Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofa Walnut
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
leather Chesterfield club sofa in restored condition with feather filled cushions and custom made to order
Category
Early 1900s English Late Victorian Antique Leather Sofa
Materials
Leather, Walnut
H 30.52 in W 67.72 in D 37.41 in
Regency Serpentine Hand Dyed Restored Whisky Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofa
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
cigar brown leather serpentine fronted Chesterfield club sofa
This sofa is as rare as they come, it’s
Category
1810s English Regency Antique Leather Sofa
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
H 30.32 in W 74.61 in D 39.77 in
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Antique Leather Sofa For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the antique leather sofa you’re looking for. An antique leather sofa — often made from animal skin, leather and wood — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the antique leather sofa you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique leather sofa is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Victorian, Mid-Century Modern and Regency styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one antique leather sofa that is appealing in its simplicity, but Chesterfield, Josef Hoffmann and Hynek Gottwald produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Antique Leather Sofa?
Prices for an antique leather sofa start at $563 and top out at $67,401 with the average selling for $7,500.
Finding the Right seating for You
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
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Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
Questions About Antique Leather Sofa
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022There are a few different types of leather that are great for sofas - royalin, full grain and top grain leather. In terms of style and comfort, it really comes down to a matter of preference. You’ll find a variety of leather sofa options from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- Can I dye a leather sofa?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024Yes, you can dye a leather sofa. To do so, you must typically begin by sanding down the upholstery, oiling it and then applying dye. Because there is a risk that you could damage your sofa, you may wish to enlist the help of a professional upholsterer or furniture repair expert. Find a variety of leather sofas on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024Full-grain and top-grain leather are both good quality-leathers for sofas. Full-grain leather consists of the full hide, making it durable yet supple and visually appealing. Top-grain leather is more economically priced and has the outermost layer of the hide sanded and buffed away, giving it a smoother texture and less of a visible grain. On 1stDibs, explore a wide range of leather sofas.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022With Italian leather, you want to avoid getting the material wet. If you can, use a dry cloth or vacuum to remove dirt. For stains, use a damp cloth, but avoid chemical cleaners. Save the hassle and shop a collection of Italian leather furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021When choosing a leather sofa, it's important to consider the material's quality, especially if you're looking for an enduring item. Top-grain calfskin leather, for instance, is more durable and simpler to maintain than corrected-grain leather. Top-grain leather also softens with age and develops a unique sheen. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage leather sofas.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023Whether a leather sofa is a good investment depends on a variety of factors. The materials and quality of craftsmanship will affect how long a piece lasts, but how you care for and use it will also impact longevity. Forward-thinking design and sensuous materials are the hallmarks of 1970s-era leather seating, which feels as sexy, comfortable and radical today as it did in its heyday. Through joint research with several forward-looking furniture manufacturers into state-of-the-art industrial processes, designers of the original leather-clad beanbag chair Piero Gatti, Cesare Paolini and Franco Teodoro explored ways of employing polyurethane foam to serve as both cushion and structure, offering a whole new range of seating concepts. There is likely a leather sofa in everyone’s budget, but taking care of your investment is important. Unlike upholstery, the color of the leather sofa you choose won’t make a difference when it comes to regular maintenance. A damp cloth can be used to remove dust, for example. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of leather sofas from some of the world’s top sellers.
- Is an Italian leather sofa good?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024Yes, an Italian leather sofa is typically good. Italian leather is known for being a high-quality material that is pleasing to the eye and has a luxurious, supple feel. As a result, it can be a fine option for sofas. Keep in mind that the sturdiness and strength of the frame and the resilience of the padding and suspension systems inside of sofas also impact their quality and durability. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of leather sofas.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021The 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 ExpertFebruary 13, 2024To 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 ExpertMarch 22, 2022How long a leather sofa should last depends on its construction and materials. You can get a good idea of how long a particular sofa will last by looking at its warranty. Often, the leather upholstery wears out on a sofa before the frame. Find a range of leather sofas on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021Burgundy pairs well with grey, turquoise, golden yellow, and umber. In addition, the warm-green tone contrasts beautifully with the burgundy leather furnishings. On 1stDibs, shop a range of vintage and antique leather sofas.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 7, 2024To tell a good-quality leather sofa, examine its details closely. The highest-end pieces will usually feature full-grain leather, which refers to a strong and durable grade of leather that retains its original grain surface (hair and imperfections are removed). What type of fill is present inside the cushions also impacts the quality, with spring seats with felt and wool and high-grade foam being featured in the best sofas. Finally, frames will typically be produced out of sturdy materials like wood and feature strong joints. Explore a large collection of sofas on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021The best choice for a wall color that goes with a caramel sofa depends on your preferences. Caramel is a mellow hue that embraces a diverse variety of color combinations. Some of the choices that may add to the visual appeal of your caramel sofa are beige, bluish pink, orange and teal. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary leather sofas from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
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From his massive collaborative workshop in a former paper factory, the designer concocts funky furniture from disused materials, as well as luxe hotel interiors like the new Mix Brussels.
Rock Your Cares Away on This Sunny Hand-Crocheted Swing
The boho-chic Enchanted Forest Swing, handmade by marginalized women from Turkey and Syria, is uplifting in every way.
Learn Why Designer Maarten Baas Set This Charles Rennie Mackintosh Chair on Fire
What happens when you do something to a piece of furniture that you shouldn’t? It becomes an entirely new object.
Eileen Gray’s Famed Cliffside Villa in the South of France Is Returned to Its Modernist Glory
After years of diligent restoration, E-1027, the designer-cum-architect’s marriage of romance and modernism, is finally complete.
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