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Vladimir Kagan for American Leather Curved 'Zoe' Sofa
By Vladimir Kagan, American Leather
Located in Chino Hills, CA
with a bold, sculptural presence. This "Zoe" Sofa, mirroring the fluidity of his early Kagan-Dreyfuss
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Suede
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
Antique Early 19th Century George IV Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
Vladimir Kagan for American Leather 'Zoe' Sofa in Grey Alcantara, Signed
By Vladimir Kagan, American Leather
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Leather labels.
Modeled after the early Kagan-Dreyfuss 'Serpentine sofa, the later 'Shorty' sofa by
Category
2010s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Ultrasuede
Early Pierre Chapo 'S22' Sofa in Elm and Leather
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pierre Chapo, 'S22' sofa, elm, leather, France, design 1967
This design is an early edition
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Elm
Early 19thC William IV Chesterfield Sofa in Beautiful Green Leathers
Located in London, GB
a wide range of price points.
This particular piece is an originalWilliam IV early 19thC
Category
Antique 1830s British Chesterfield Sofas
Materials
Leather
Early Mario Bellini “Amanta” Sofa
By C&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Chicago, IL
by C&B Italia c. 1968 and fully restored in leather. This piece has been signed + dated by the
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Fiberglass
Contemporary Distressed Leather Sofa
Located in New York, NY
9 feet contemporary distressed brown leather sofa with Cerused oak feet.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Oak
Mario Bellini, Early "Le Bambole" Sofa in Leather, Mid Century Modern, 1972
By C&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Odense, DK
, Italy in the 1970s. This beautiful sofa comes with the original leather fabric with a fantastic patina
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
H 27.56 in W 66.93 in D 35.44 in
Vintage Tufted Leather Chesterfield Sofa
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage Tufted Leather Chesterfield Sofa is a design that has defined the essence of comfort for
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
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 Sofas
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Early Year LC2 Black Leather Three-Seat Sofa by Le Corbusier for Cassina, Signed
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
supple black leather wrapped by quality tubular black frame, this fantastic LC2/3 three seat couch is
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Bauhaus Sofas
Materials
Steel
H 27.25 in W 71 in D 27.25 in
20th Century Danish Leather Sofa
Located in High Point, NC
A leather sofa from Denmark, produced during the 20th Century. A beautiful vintage three-seater
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
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 Sofas
Materials
Leather
H 30.12 in W 68.12 in D 36.62 in
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 Sofas
Materials
Leather
H 27.56 in W 88.59 in D 35.44 in
Walter Knoll for Sirino Brayton Leather Sofa
By Brayton International, Walter Knoll
Located in Ferndale, MI
Beautifully stitched sand tone leather couch. Leather and cushions are in fine condition. Designed
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Upholstery
Vintage Midcentury Chesterfield Leather Sofa Dark Green
Located in Madrid, ES
Early to mid-20th century vintage leather Chesterfield sofa, elegant models with button down
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
Percival Lafer MP-13 Ivory Leather Sofa
By Percival Lafer
Located in Weesp, NL
cushions with leather ties add a touch of refined classiness to the casual laid-back vibe of the sofa
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Anfibio Leather Sofa by Alessandro Becchi, Italy, 1970s
By Alessandro Becchi, Giovannetti
Located in Roma, IT
1970s.
Camel Leather upholstery
Dimensions: 80 x 170 x 65 cm
Iconic convertible sofa bed.
Very good
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Sofas
Materials
Wood, 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 Sofas
Materials
Leather
H 39.38 in W 53.55 in D 31.5 in
Karl Wittmann Sofa in Patinated Grey Leather 1980s
By Wittmann, Karl Wittmann
Located in Tilburg, NL
Karl Wittmann Sofa in Patinated Grey Leather, Austria, 1980s.
This modernistic sofa was designed
Category
Late 20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Early produced Børge Mogensen "Tremme" Sofa Model 1789
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Handewitt, DE
Old „Tremme Sofa“, model 1789 by Børge Mogensen for Fritz Hansen 1945.
Børge Mogensen designed this
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Kaare Klint Sofa Model 4118 in Leather and Mahogany
By Kaare Klint
Located in San Diego, CA
Kaare Klint for Rud.Rasmussen, sofa #4118, made with leather and mahogany, Denmark. Designed in
Category
Vintage 1930s Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
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
Antique Late 19th Century British Chesterfield Sofas
Materials
Leather
Vintage Svend Skipper Danish 1970 Deep Cherry Leather 2 Seater Leather Sofa #549
Located in Lewes, GB
A Stylish Early 1970s Sofa by Svend Skipper Denmark . great design with beautiful lines, it sits
Category
Mid-20th Century Sofas
Materials
Leather
H 29.93 in W 53.55 in D 30.71 in
Early Production #920 Sofa by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, c 1966, Signed
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This early production Model #920 modular four-seat sofa by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina was
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Walnut
H 25.75 in W 117 in D 31 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 Sofas
Materials
Leather, Birch
H 32.09 in W 52.76 in D 35.44 in
Fine Important Restored Pair of Antique Howard & Sons Leather Chesterfield Sofas
By Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons
Located in GB
Victorian Howard & Son’s Berners street cigar brown leather, fully restored Chesterfield buttoned sofas with
Category
Antique 19th Century English Early Victorian Sofas
Materials
Leather
H 27.37 in W 77.17 in D 36.03 in
Pierluigi Cerri for Poltrona Frau Sofa in White Leather, 1980s
By Pierluigi Cerri, Poltrona Frau
Located in Berlin, DE
"Ouverture" 3 seat sofa in white leather designed by Pierluigi Cerri for Poltrona Frau, early 1980
Category
Antique 1880s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
4-Seater Sofa Gray Leather with Silk and Leather Cushions, Sormani Italy, 1980s
By Luigi Sormani and Casabella Design Miami, Sormani
Located in Arosio, IT
leather inlays, entirely hand sewn. Julio Iglesias had one of these sofas.
The sofa is in perfect
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Minimalist Sofas
Materials
Leather, Fabric
H 28.35 in W 118.12 in D 35.44 in
Gianni Songia Leather Daybed and Sofa for Sormani, Italy, 1963
By Gianni Songia, Sormani
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Gianni Songia GS195 leather daybed and sofa for Sormani, Italy, 1963
This three-seat daybed was
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
1970s Fred Lowen for Tessa Black Leather & Teak T4 Sofa
By Fred Lowen, Percival Lafer, TESSA Furniture Co, Florence Knoll
Located in Chattanooga, TN
gently used sofa was clearly loved and pampered during it's earlier life. Our restoration team, of course
Category
Vintage 1970s Australian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Rope, Teak
"Ouverture" Sofa by Pierluigi Cerri for Poltrona Frau 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
Vintage 1980s Italian Sofas
Materials
Leather
No Reserve
H 31.5 in W 102.37 in D 33.47 in
Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno 'D70' Sofa in Cognac Brown Leather
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, sofa, model, 'D70', steel, brass, leather, Italy, 1954
A sofa that
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass, Steel
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
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sofas
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
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sofas
Materials
Leather
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
Antique Early 1900s English Late Victorian Sofas
Materials
Leather, Walnut
H 30.52 in W 67.72 in D 37.41 in
Tufted Leather Balinese Style Danish Modern Solid Teak and Cane Sofa
By Peter Hvidt, Finn Juhl
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Although not marked by the maker, this exceptional, vintage (late 1970s / early 1980s) solid teak
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Teak
1960s Nicos Zographos CH28 Ribbon 3-Seat Sofa in Brown Leather
By Zographos Designs Ltd., Nicos Zographos
Located in Philadelphia, PA
have a nice patina and the leather is clean and pliable. This example represents some of the early
Category
Vintage 1960s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Stainless Steel
Regency Mahogany Sofa
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A late Regency mahogany sofa, boldly carved with roundels, the curved cresting centered on a
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Sofas
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Arne Norell 'Ilona' Sofa with Buffalo Leather and Sky Blue Fabric
By Arne Norell, Norell Möbel AB
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arne Norell for Norell Möbel, two-seat 'Ilona' sofa, buffalo leather, fabric and beech, Sweden
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Beech
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
Antique 1860s Scottish High Victorian Sofas
Materials
Leather
H 32.49 in W 75.4 in D 28.15 in
Original 932-Quartet Leather Sectional Sofa by Mario Bellini for Cassina, 1964
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
larger sectional sofa.
Designed in the early 1960s in Italy, '932-Quartet' is one of the most coveted
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Canvas
H 23 in W 70 in D 36 in
Rare Kaare Klint Box sofas in Mahogany & Niger Leather, Scandinavian Modern
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
-seater box-shaped sofas with profiled cross legged mahogany frame. (Also called X-Base Sofas).
Designed
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
H 34.26 in W 53.15 in D 31.5 in
Erik Ole Jorgensen EJ315 Sofa in Aniline Cognac Leather, Denmark, 1970s
By Erik Ole Jørgensen, Poul Volther
Located in Berlin, DE
Erik Ole Jørgensen EJ315 Leather Sofa, newly upholstered in aniline camoleather with Teak Frame
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood, Teak
H 30.32 in W 82.68 in D 29.93 in
Vintage Harrods Chesterfield Hand Dyed Cigar Brown Leather Corner Sofa Walnut
By Chesterfield, Harrods
Located in GB
sofa, this is a vintage piece bought from Harrods London in the late 60's to early 70's, the leather
Category
20th Century English Chesterfield Sofas
Materials
Leather
H 34.65 in W 119.89 in D 104.73 in
Black Leather Sofa by Hans Wegner, Model CH103, for Carl Hansen & Son
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Dorchester, MA
Designed by Hans Wegner in the early 1970s, this deeply comfortable sofa, in rich black leather
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Stainless Steel
De Sede DS-600 Nonstop Snake Shaped Modular Sofa in Black Leather
By Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
collective in the early 1970s. The idea of a convex and concave curved sofa was brilliant, but transforming
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
DeSede DS-600 “Non-stop” Modular Sofa in Espresso Leather & Adjustable Elements
By Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
collective in the early 1970s. The idea of a convex and concave curved sofa was brilliant, but transforming
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
H 29.93 in W 196.86 in D 40.16 in
Rosewood & Butterscotch Leather MP-163 "Earth" 3-Seater Sofa by Percival Lafer
By Percival Lafer
Located in Chattanooga, TN
We've had several Percival Lafer sofas and chairs over the years, and this MP-163 "Earth" model
Category
Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
H 34.5 in W 74.5 in D 32.75 in
1940's ENGLISH HAND DYED RESTORED WHISKY BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD CLUB SOFA
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
original 1940’s Whisky brown leather Chesterfield club sofa in newly restored condition with feather filled
Category
Vintage 1940s English Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Leather
H 31.89 in W 68.12 in D 34.85 in
"Le Bambole" by Mario Bellini for C&B Italia Leather Sofa, 1970s
By Mario Bellini, C&B Italia
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
leather, Italy, 1972. This piece is one of the very rare prototypes or early editions, and still 100
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Mid Century Madsen & Schubell Two Seater Sofa Tan Brown Leather Vintage Retro
By Madsen & Schubell
Located in Cambridge, GB
New Stock ✅
Mid Century Madsen and Schubell Two Seater Sofa Tan Brown Leather Vintage Retro MCM
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Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Foam
H 31.5 in W 59.85 in D 31.5 in
Curved Leather Chesterfield, circa Early 20th Century
Located in Napa, CA
Early 20th century leather Chesterfield sofa with curved armrests and a tufted back. Cognac leather
Category
20th Century Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
Oscar Niemeyer Exceptional Sofa in Rosewood and Leather, Hotel SESC, Brazil 1990
By Oscar Niemeyer
Located in New York, NY
Oscar Niemeyer (1907 - 2012)
A rare, three-seat sofa by Oscar Niemeyer for the SESC Hotel
Category
1990s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
H 29 in W 98 in D 30 in
3-Seater Sofa of Dark Green Leather with Chrome Legs from the 1970
Located in Lejre, DK
3-person sofa in dark green leather and chrome legs from the early 1970s.
Measurements in cm: H:90
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Long Vintage Swedish 70 S Cognac Leather Three Seater Egg Sofa Retro #439
Located in Lewes, GB
Vintage Leather Egg Sofa, Swedish early 1970s
Very Stylish Swedish design with a beautiful hand
Category
Late 20th Century Sofas
Materials
Leather
H 29.93 in W 76.78 in D 33.47 in
Rare 'Unicorn' Leather and Aluminum Curved Sofa by Vladimir Kagan, c. 1963
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
leather and aluminum Model U522 Unicorn sofa by Vladimir Kagan for Vladimir Kagan Designs Inc would be
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Aluminum
Swan sofa Mod. 3321 in black leather by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Kiel, SH
Beautiful patinated Swan sofa by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
Mod 3321
Early version with
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Aluminum
H 30.71 in W 56.7 in D 21.66 in
90s Hydra Castor sofa, white leather and steel, Luca Scacchetti Poltrona Frau
By Luca Sacchetti
Located in Valladolid, ES
Outstanding Hydra Castor model sofa, with chromed steel structure and white leather upholstery
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
H 29.14 in W 79.93 in D 27.56 in
English Art Deco Cloud Sofa by Harry & Lou Epstein Upholstered in Green Leather
By Harry & Lou Epstein Furniture Co
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An Art Deco 'Cloud' Sofa by Harry & Lou Epstein. Three seater cloud back sofa with burr walnut show
Category
Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Leather, Walnut
H 30.32 in W 64.18 in D 31.5 in
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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the early leather sofa you’re looking for at 1stDibs. An early leather sofa — often made from animal skin, leather and wood — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect early leather sofa — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. An early leather sofa is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Victorian, Mid-Century Modern and Art Deco styles are sought with frequency. Chesterfield, George Smith and Cassina each produced at least one beautiful early leather sofa that is worth considering.
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Prices for an early leather sofa can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $895 and can go as high as $27,950, while the average can fetch as much as $6,800.
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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.
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Questions About Early Leather Sofa
- 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 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 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.
- 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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