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Postmodern Patinated Green Buffalo Leather Sofa by Roche Bobois
Located in Jensen Beach, FL
Fabulous, perfectly patinated green buffalo leather sofa by Roche Bobois.
Category
Late 20th Century Sofas
Materials
Leather
Vintage midcentury De Sede style tan Buffalo Leather Sofa
By De Sede
Located in Hastings, GB
A 1970s/80s caramel buffalo-leather sofa, in the style of De Sede [no maker's label]. Excellent
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Marzio Cecchi Brown Buffalo Leather Sofa, Italy, 1970s
By Marzio Cecchi
Located in Antwerp, BE
Marzio Cecchi; Brown; Buffalo; Leather; Sofa; Italy; 1970s; Italian Design; Postmodern; Architect
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
DS 84 Buffalo Leather Sofa by De Sede
By De Sede
Located in New York, NY
and aviation-inspired channel stitching.
Made of 5 mm of thick Buffalo leather
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
De Sede DS-47 Buffalo Leather Sofa C. 1970's
By De Sede
Located in Norwalk, CT
This is a luxurious black leather De Sede DS-47 sofa, designed and manufactured in the 1970s. This
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Buffalo Leather Sofa by Robert and Trix Haussmann for Knoll, c. 1988, Signed
By Robert and Trix Haussmann, Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This phenomenal buffalo leather three-seat sofa is by Robert and Trix Haussmann for Knoll
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Aluminum
H 32 in W 77.5 in D 29 in
Danish Two Seater Sofa in Grey Buffalo Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa or settee, buffalo leather, metal, Denmark, 1960s.
This sofa originates from Denmark and is
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
De Sede DS47 sofa set buffalo leather Switzerland 1970
By De Sede
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
The DS-47 sofa takes us back to the beginning of De Sede, where 'they say' a skin was thrown over a
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
70s Sofa by De Sede Model DS-61 Buffalo Leather
By De Sede
Located in Neuss, NW
of cognac coloured buffalo leather with a wonderful patina.
Quality features:
Very good
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Sofas
Materials
Leather
Ds 44 three seat sofa in buffalo leather by desede
By De Sede
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Switzerland
Designer: Unknown
Manufacturer: De Sede
Era: 1970s
Materials: Buffalo Leather
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
De Sede DS 46 modular sofa brown buffalo leather Switzerland 1960
By De Sede
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
of thick brown buffalo leather, this set includes five modular elements, featuring two end pieces
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
De sede ds 44 three seat extendable sofa in buffalo leather
By De Sede
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Switzerland
Designer: Unknown
Manufacturer: De Sede
Era: 1970s
Materials: Buffalo Leather
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Italian Design Marzio Cecchi Three-seater Sofa in Brown Buffalo Leather, 1970s
By Marzio Cecchi
Located in Renens, CH
An exceptional three seater sofa, executed in thick and very heavy buffalo hide; the aged leather
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
H 28.75 in W 86.62 in D 37.41 in
De Sede DS46 Cognac Buffalo Leather Sectional Sofa, Switzerland - 1976
By De Sede
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
De Sede DS-46 sofa in thick Buffalo leather. Good condition with signs of age, use and fading
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Leather
H 28.75 in W 72.84 in D 34.65 in
70s vintage 2.5 seater design sofa from De Sede model DS44, buffalo leather
Located in Harderwijk, NL
of sturdy buffalo leather.
This amazing vintage 2.5 seater sofa by De Sede, model DS44, from
Category
Vintage 1970s Sofas
Materials
Leather
H 27.56 in W 74.02 in D 35.44 in
Vintage 1970s buffalo leather 2.5-seat design sofa by De Sede, model DS44
By De Sede
Located in Harderwijk, NL
materials, and rigorous, extensive quality tests. It is made of thick, durable buffalo leather and features
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Sofas
Materials
Leather
H 27.56 in W 74.02 in D 35.44 in
De Sede DS-84 two seat sofa in Tan Buffalo leather – Switzerland, circa 1970
By De Sede
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Introducing the De Sede DS84 Sofa in Buffalo leather - Switzerland, 1970's - Where Luxury Meets
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
H 31.5 in W 55.91 in D 34.26 in
De Sede DS-84 Three seat sofa in Tan Buffalo leather – Switzerland, circa 1970
By De Sede
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Introducing the De Sede DS84 three seat sofa in Buffalo leather - Switzerland, 1970's – Where
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
H 32.29 in W 72.84 in D 34.26 in
Large Expandable 3-Seater De Sede DS-44 Sofa in Tobacco Brown Buffalo Leather
By De Sede
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Mid-Century Modern plush made in Switzerland. The De Sede DS-44 buffalo "Neck" leather is extremely
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
H 27.56 in W 74.81 in D 41.34 in
RESTORED DE SEDE DS47 RECLINING BROWN BUFFALO NECK LEATHER SOFA PART OF A SUiTE
By De Sede
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
upholstered in thick Buffalo Neck cattle hide leather which is super smooth and soft
This sofa has been
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
H 29.53 in W 53.94 in D 37.01 in
De Sede DS-84 3 and 2 seat sofa in Tan Buffalo leather – Switzerland, circa 1970
By De Sede
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Rare model: Introducing the De Sede DS84 three and two seat sofa in Buffalo leather - Switzerland
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
H 31.89 in W 72.84 in D 34.26 in
De Sede Brown Buffalo Leather Three Seater, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Basildon, London
leather designs and iconic sofa and armchairs.
Fully upholstered in soft brown buffalo leather, this
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Sofas
Materials
Leather
Vintage 5 pc leather DS46 modular sofa by De Sede, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Mid century thick Buffalo neck leather sofas by Desede consisting of 5 elements.
Desede stands for
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Poltrona Frau "Poppy" 2-Seat Sofa & Armchair - In Buffalo Leather
Located in Barrowford, GB
buffalo-leather (for a colour reference, they are almost identical to "Terre D'Egypte 247" from Farrow and
Category
2010s Living Room Sets
Materials
Leather
DS 44 Two Seater Sofa in Buffalo Leather by De Sede
By De Sede
Located in New York, NY
Made in Switzerland, 1970s
Leather block style sofa with vertical stitching on seat and seat back
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Leather
1970s De sede Exclusive Buffalo Leather 2- Seater Sofa , Switzerland
By De Sede
Located in Praha, CZ
- good original condition with minor signs of use
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Danish Mid Century Buffalo Hide Leather Sofa By Mogens Hansen Circa 1960's
By Mogens Hansen
Located in Hudson, NY
Luxurious buffalo hide leather sofa with darker piping accents by Mogens Hansen. This sofa features
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 29.5 in W 81.5 in D 32 in
DE SEDE DS44 RECLINiNG BROWN BUFFALO NECK LEATHER PAIR OF ARMCHAIRS & SOFA SUITE
By De Sede
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
stitched leather make it cool, comfortable and good looking from any angle
These chairs and sofa have a
Category
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Leather
H 27.96 in W 54.53 in D 34.65 in
Vintage DS-47 Leather Sofa by De Sede, Circa 1970
Located in Nashville, TN
Vintage Swiss DS-47 Buffalo leather 2-seater sofa by De Sede, 1970s. The thick neck leather is 5mm
Category
Vintage 1970s European Loveseats
Materials
Leather
De Sede DS-84 Living room set in Tan Buffalo leather – Switzerland, circa 1970
By De Sede
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Rare model: Introducing the De Sede DS84 three and two seat sofa in Buffalo leather - Switzerland
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Leather
H 31.89 in W 72.84 in D 34.26 in
Eva Danish Buffalo Leather Sofa by Stouby
By Stouby Polster Møbelfabrik
Located in PEGO, Alicante
Vintage Three-seater EVA model Buffalo leather sofa, design by Stouby Polster Møbelfabrik from
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Sofas
Materials
Leather, Beech
Modular "DS46" Buffalo Leather Sofa by De Sede, Switzerland, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Fen Drayton, Cambridgeshire
We are delighted to bring to you a beautiful sectional model DS 46 Buffalo leather sofa of the
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Thick Buffalo Leather Sofa by De Sede, 1970s
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Sofa in thick grey brown buffalo leather
by De Sede, Switzerland, 1970.
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Sofas
Materials
Leather
De Sede DS15 Modular Vintage Thick Caramel Brown Buffalo Leather Sofa & Ottoman
By De Sede
Located in Hamburg, DE
This rare 1970s sectional leather lounge corner sofa is from the worldwide renowned leather
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
H 25.99 in W 55.12 in D 82.68 in
Sofa by De Sede
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Black buffalo leather sofa by De Sede, with four assorted cushions, two black and two red buffalo
Category
1990s Swiss Sofas
De Sede DS 44 3-Seat Sofa in Buffalo Leather, 1970s
Located in Berlin, DE
De Sede DS 44 3-seat sofa in buffalo leather, with an extendable seat, very nice patina and in very
Category
Mid-20th Century Sofas
Materials
Leather
De Sede DS47 Two-Seat Sofa in Dark Brown Buffalo Leather, Switzerland, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Lijnden, Noord-Holland
De Sede DS47 two-seat sofa in dark brown buffalo leather, Switzerland, 1970s
In very good
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
H 27.56 in W 55.12 in D 35.44 in
De Sede sofa, model DS47
By De Sede
Located in GENDT, NL
edition in this green color.
Best quality thick buffalo leather.
Both sofas are in very good condition
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Arne Norell Rosewood Safari Sofa
By Scanform, Arne Norell
Located in Portland, OR
Beautiful sofa in buffalo leather and rosewood frame. The original upholstery has aged beautifully
Category
Vintage 1960s Colombian Sofas
Materials
Rosewood
De Sede DS 44 2-Seat Sofa in Buffalo Leather, Switzerland, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Leather block style sofa with beautiful patina and vertical stitching, produced by De Sede - model
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Materials
Leather
Arne Norell Buffalo Leather Sofa by Arne Norell AB in Sweden
By Arne Norell
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Arne Norell buffalo leather sofa. Produced by Arne Norell AB in Aneby, Sweden.
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Beech, Leather
Arne Norell buffalo leather sofa by Arne Norell AB in Sweden
By Arne Norell
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Arne Norell 2-seat buffalo leather sofa. Produced by Arne Norell AB in Aneby, Sweden.
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Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Sofas
Materials
Beech
Arne Norell buffalo leather sofa by Arne Norell AB in Sweden
By Arne Norell
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Arne Norell 3-seater buffalo leather sofa. Produced by Arne Norell AB in Aneby, Sweden.
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Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Sofas
Materials
Beech
Vintage Mid-Century Modern De Sede DS 47 Buffalo Leather Sofa, circa 1970s
By De Sede
Located in San Antonio, TX
This vintage Mid-Century Modern De Sede DS 47 buffalo leather sofa is overall very good condition
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
H 27.56 in W 70.87 in L 27.56 in
"Bambole" three-seater buffalo leather sofa by Mario Bellini, Ed. BB Italia 1970
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Renens, CH
Large "Bambole" buffalo leather sofa by Mario Bellini, Ed. BB Italia 1970.
A symbol of 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
H 29.14 in W 90.56 in D 31.5 in
De Sede Buffalo Leather Sofa
By De Sede
Located in Phoenix, AZ
De Sede DS44 sofa circa early 1970s. This example is upholstered in original thick buffalo
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Mario Bellini Buffalo Leather Sofa
Located in Austin, TX
Vintage Italian, all original leather sofa by Mario Bellini, gilt brass corners, 6 removable
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Leolux Three-Seat Buffalo Leather Sofa
By Leolux
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Massive, impressive, amazing three-seat oak sofa with thick and heavy buffalo leather cushions
Category
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Oak
Swiss 1970’s Buffalo Leather Sofa
Located in Hudson, NY
home.
Dimensions: H 28" x W 88" x D 37.75" x SH 13.5"
Three-seat sofa in luxurious buffalo leather with
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Leolux Two-Seat Buffalo Leather Sofa
By Leolux
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Impressive dark oak loveseat with thick and heavy buffalo leather cushions. Back panel also with
Category
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Oak
Scandinavian Modern Buffalo Leather Sofa Circa 1970
Located in Hudson, NY
Beautiful scandinavian modern sofa in gorgeously, richly patinad buffalo leather.
An incredible
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Beech
De Sede nine Section Buffalo Leather Sofa
Located in Phoenix, AZ
beautifully patinated buffalo leather and is extremely comfortable. Labeled.
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Mid-Century Modern De Sede Buffalo Leather Sofa
By De Sede
Located in San Antonio, TX
Circa 1970s, beautiful nicely worn buffalo leather De Sede sofa in brown features adjustable seat
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
20th Century Vintage Green Buffalo Leather Sofa Set 1970s
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
Very comfortable vintage leather sofa set in thick quality green buffalo leather. Comfortable low
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Handsome Well Loved Leolux 3-Seat Buffalo Leather Sofa
By Leolux
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome Leolux 3-seat with thick extremely worn buffalo leather and golden oak frame. Leather
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
Mid-Century Three Seater Brown Buffalo Leather Sofa by Leolux
By Leolux
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century LeoLux three seater sofa made with thick buffalo leather. This sturdy sofa is in
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Leolux Three-Seat Buffalo Leather and Wenge Sofa
By Leolux
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome three-seat Buffalo leather sofa with wenge frame in good original condition with visible
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
7 Section Buffalo Leather Desede Sofa
Located in Phoenix, AZ
7 section buffalo leather sofa by Desede circa early 1970's. These all original examples have
Category
Vintage 1970s Sofas
De Sede DS15 Sectional Leather Sofa
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous well loved De Sede 'DS15' five section buffalo leather sofa. Consisting of two corner
Category
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Italian Vintage Baxter Leather Sofa
By Baxter
Located in Austin, TX
Beautiful buffalo leather sofa by the most respected Italian brand of modern armchairs and sofas
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
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Buffalo Leather Sofa For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the buffalo leather sofa you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each buffalo leather sofa for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using animal skin, leather and wood. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect buffalo leather sofa — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A buffalo leather sofa made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made buffalo leather sofa over the years, but those crafted by De Sede, Leolux and Arne Norell are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Buffalo Leather Sofa?
Prices for a buffalo leather sofa can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1,200 and can go as high as $19,800, while the average can fetch as much as $4,895.
Finding the Right Sofas for You
Black leather, silk velvet cushions, breathable bouclé fabric — when shopping for antique or vintage sofas, today’s couch connoisseurs have much to choose from in terms of style and shape. But it wasn’t always thus.
The sofa is typically defined as a long upholstered seat that features a back and arms and is intended for two or more people. While the term “couch” comes from the Old French couche, meaning to lie down, and sofa has Eastern origins, both are forms of divan, a Turkish word that means an elongated cushioned seat. Bench-like seating in Ancient Greece, which was padded with soft blankets, was called klinai. No matter how you spell it, sofa just means comfort, at least it does today.
In the early days of sofa design, upholstery consisted of horsehair or dried moss. Sofas that originated in countries such as France during the 17th century were more integral to decor than they were to comfort. Like most Baroque furnishings from the region, they frequently comprised heavy, gilded mahogany frames and were upholstered in floral Beauvais tapestry. Today, options abound when it comes to style and material, with authentic leather offerings and classy steel settees. Plush, velvet chesterfields represent the platonic ideal of coziness.
Vladimir Kagan’s iconic sofa designs, such as the Crescent and the Serpentine — which, like the sectional sofas of the 1960s created by furniture makers such as Harvey Probber, are quite popular among mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts — showcase the spectrum of style available to modern consumers. Those looking to make a statement can turn to Studio 65’s lip-shaped Bocca sofa, which was inspired by the work of Salvador Dalí. Elsewhere, the furniture of the 1970s evokes an era when experimentation ruled, or at least provided a reason to break the rules. Just about every area of society felt a sudden urge to be wayward, to push boundaries — and buttons. Vintage leather sofas of that decade are characterized by a rare blending of the showy and organic.
With so many options, it’s important to explore and find the perfect furniture for your space. Paying attention to the lines of the cushions as well as the flow from the backrest into the arms is crucial to identifying a cohesive new piece for your home or office.
Fortunately, with styles from every era — and even round sofas — there’s a luxurious piece for every space. Deck out your living room with an Art Deco lounge or go retro with a nostalgic '80s design. No matter your sitting vision, the right piece is waiting for you in the expansive collection of unique sofas on 1stDibs.
Questions About Buffalo Leather Sofa
- What is genuine buffalo leather?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Genuine buffalo leather is a material produced by tanning the hide of buffalo or bison. The addition of the word "genuine" just indicates that the leather is authentic and not a man-made look-alike. You'll find a range of buffalo leather furniture and accessories 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 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.
- 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 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 6, 2024The 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 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.
- 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 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.
- 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 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 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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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.