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Contemporary Top Grade Leather Sofa by Elite Leather
By Elite Leather
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Contemporary Top Grade Leather Sofa by
Category

Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Antique English Wing Back Leather Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautifull and elegant 1930 English sofa, the patina is much nicer in person, please tell us one
Category

Vintage 1930s English Sofas

Materials

Wood, Leather

Danish Leather 3 Seater Wing-Back Sofa
Located in London, GB
A 3 seater dark brown leather wing-back sofa. Produced in Denmark during the 1960's. This is a
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Danish Leather 3 Seater Wing-Back Sofa
Danish Leather 3 Seater Wing-Back Sofa
H 37.8 in W 75.99 in D 33.47 in
Traditional English Leather Shaped Back Chesterfield Sofa
Located in London, GB
This beautiful, traditionally styled English chesterfield sofa features a shaped, buttoned back and
Category

2010s English Sofas

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Ekornes Stressless Reclining Leather Sofa High-Back
By Ekornes Stressless
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents Norwegian Tan Leather Stressless Reclining Sofa Superior comfort Teak Colored
Category

Early 2000s Norwegian Modern Sofas

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

Antique 19th Century English Queen Anne Sofas

Materials

Leather

19th Century Hand Dyed Leather Wing Back Sofa
19th Century Hand Dyed Leather Wing Back Sofa
H 42.52 in W 53.55 in D 29.93 in
Custom Curved Channel Back Leather Sofa by Carrocel
By Carrocel
Located in North York, ON
Custom curved channel back sofa by Carrocel. Displayed with a textured light wood platform and
Category

2010s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

Vladimir Kagan for American Leather 'Zoe' Sofa in Grey Alcantara, Signed
By American Leather, Vladimir Kagan
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

Chesterfield Style Tufted Vegan Leather Camel Back Loveseat Sofa
By American of High Point
Located in Southampton, NJ
A beautiful teal blue tufted chesterfield style camel back sofa in vegan leather by High Point
Category

Late 20th Century American Chesterfield Sofas

Materials

Faux Leather, Mahogany

Midcentury Italian Channel Back Sofa in Velvet and Leather
By Gio Ponti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A midcentury Italian channel back sofa. Newly upholstered in a rust cotton velvet with leather trim
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Leather, Velvet

Børge Mogensen Spoke-Back Sofa with Cognac Bison Leather
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Herlev, 84
Børge Mogensen Spoke-back sofa with a frame of beech, and new foam cushions upholstered with cognac
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Beech

Roche Bobois Three Seater Grey Leather Sofa, With Adjustable Backs
By Roche Bobois
Located in London, GB
. Featuring polished chrome sled legs, the sofa has contrasting grey leather with adjustable back rests
Category

2010s French Sofas

Materials

Leather

Gerard van den Berg Sofa High Back Sofa for Montis in Cognac & Chocolate Leather
By Gerard Van Den Berg, Montis
Located in Los Angeles, CA
High back cognac leather sofa by Gerard van Den Berg for Montis. Cognac leather with 3 dark
Category

Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Børge Mogensen Spoke-Back Sofa with Black Bison Leather Cushions
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Herlev, 84
Børge Mogensen Spoke-back sofa with a frame of beech, and new foam cushions upholstered with black
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Beech

Danish Modern Ekornes Stressless Buckingham Leather High Back Reclining Sofa
By Ekornes Stressless
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning Stressless Buckingham is a beautiful cross between Scandinavian design and traditional luxury. The Buckingham is a design match to the best-selling recliner from Stressless,...
Category

1990s Norwegian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Teak

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

Adrian Pearsall Floating Back Sofa
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful long, low, and deep, brown leather floating back sofa by Adrian Pearsall. This sofa has
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Adrian Pearsall Floating Back Sofa
Adrian Pearsall Floating Back Sofa
H 28.5 in W 126.5 in D 32 in
LOVELY GEORGE SMITH FULL SCROLL ARM CUSHiON BACK BROWN LEATHER SOFA
By George Smith
Located in GB
RRP £19,140 George Smith Chelsea Signature full scroll arm, cushion back brown leather sofa Please
Category

20th Century English Victorian Sofas

Materials

Leather, Beech

Gerard Van Den Berg Leather "High Noon" High Back Brown Leather Sofa and Pillows
By Gerard Van Den Berg, Molteni & C
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century three seater cognac leather "High Noon" sofa by Gerard van den Berg who, after leaving
Category

1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

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

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sofas

Materials

Leather

Wood Frame Low Back Sofa in Walnut and Leather Designed by Craig Bassam
By BassamFellows
Located in Ridgefield, CT
reinterpretation of a classic wing back – all available in club chair, settee, and sofa versions. Comfort is
Category

2010s American Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Wood

Modern Four Seaters Sofa Frame Made in Wood Back Frame Leather Customisable
By sicis
Located in London, GB
Comfortable and welcoming, the Botero is a modular monocoque sofa with soft lines and a comfortable
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

Vintage Cigar Brown Hand Dyed Leather Camel Back Chesterfield Two Seater Sofa
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are excited to present this vintage cigar brown hand-dyed leather camel back chesterfield two
Category

20th Century British Sofas

Materials

Brass

Stefan During "Colosseum" Sofa w/ Slatted Curved Back & Brown Leather Bench Seat
By Stefan During
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous "Colosseum" leather and elm wood sofa by Dutch designer Stefan During. Working only with
Category

1990s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Elm

1970s Scandinavian Brutalist Two-Seater Low-Back Sofa in Camel Colored Leather
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Beautiful Brutalist two-seater sofa in camel colored leather. This Scandinavian sofa makes the
Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Brutalist Sofas

Materials

Leather

1970s Scandinavian Brutalist Three-Seater Low-Back Sofa in Camel Colored Leather
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Beautiful Brutalist three-seater sofa in camel colored leather. This Scandinavian sofa makes the
Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Brutalist Sofas

Materials

Leather

Modern Modular Sofa Frame Made Wood Back Frame Leather Seat Fabrics Customisable
By sicis
Located in London, GB
Comfortable and welcoming, the Botero is a modular monocoque sofa with soft lines and a comfortable
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood, Fabric

Nice Small Wide Chesterfield Tan Brown Leather Tufted Sofa with High Back
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer this very nice tan brown leather Chesterfield sofa This is a very
Category

20th Century English Chesterfield Sofas

Materials

Leather

Pair of Vladimir Kagan Fiftyish Wingback Sofas
By American Leather, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Saint Louis, MO
A love for his 1950s wingback design motivated Vladimir Kagan to circle back and produce a more
Category

Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Stainless Steel

Ekornes Stressless Teak and Slate Gray Leather Buckingham Low Back Sofa Norway
By Ekornes Stressless
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This sleek and sophisticated sofa was made by Ekornes for their Stressless brand. It features solid
Category

Early 2000s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Teak

Mid century Post Modern De Sede Gray Leather long Curved back Pillow Sofa
By De Sede
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid century post modern De Sede gray leather long curved back Pillow sofa. Very unique half moon
Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Foam, Wood

RESTORED WILLIAM IV CIRCA 1830 CHESTERFiELD REGENCY BLUE LEATHER HUMP BACK SOFA
Located in GB
restored Regency Blue, William IV hump back sofa with burr elm turned legs Please note the delivery fee
Category

Antique 1830s English William IV Sofas

Materials

Leather, Elm

1 OF 2 GEORGE SMITH FULL SCROLL ARM CUSHiON BACK BROWN LEATHER SOFA
By George Smith
Located in GB
RRP £19,140 George Smith Chelsea Signature full scroll arm, cushion back brown leather sofa Please
Category

20th Century English Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Leather

Late 20t Century Bridgewater Style Sofa Tight Back Taupe Gray Vinyl Faux Leather
By Restoration Hardware
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage taupe gray faux leather upholstered Bridgewater style sofa with tight back, two
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Other Sofas

Materials

Faux Leather, Foam, Wood

Vladimir Kagan Swan Back Sofa
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vladimir Kagan Swan back Sofa faux leather and steel
Category

20th Century American Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Vladimir Kagan Swan Back Sofa
Vladimir Kagan Swan Back Sofa
H 29 in W 78 in D 29 in
Sublime Fully Restored Art Modern Curved Back Brown Leather Sofa Part of Suite
Located in GB
comfortable sofa, the leather is thick saddle hide upholstery which has been washed back and hand dyed this
Category

20th Century English Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Vladimir Kagan Fiftyish Sofa in Super Soft Ivory White Bouclé
By Vladimir Kagan, American Leather
Located in Saint Louis, MO
A love for his 1950s wingback design motivated Vladimir Kagan to circle back and produce a more
Category

Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Stainless Steel

1970s Cognac Leather Sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
height; 24" arm height; 21" seat depth - Cognac brown leather two-seat sofa circa 1990s - Removable
Category

Vintage 1970s Sofas

Materials

Leather

1970s Cognac Leather Sofa
1970s Cognac Leather Sofa
H 32 in W 78 in D 34 in
Original lounge sofa, Barrel sofa, round back chair, bold, modern, walnut wood
By Sara Hayat Design
Located in Greenwood Village, CO
Experience the Timeless Elegance of Erete Sofa: A Modern, Bold, Barrel Back Chair with an Original
Category

2010s Pakistani Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Original lounge sofa, Barrel Sofa, round back chair, bold, modern, walnut wood
By Sara Hayat Design
Located in Greenwood Village, CO
Experience the Timeless Elegance of Erete Sofa: A Modern, Bold, Barrel Back Chair with an Original
Category

2010s Pakistani Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Roger Mocha Leather Sofa
By CTS Salotti
Located in Milan, IT
Upholstered in soft mocha-colored leather (col. Cristal 25 cat. Anilina) with matching stitching
Category

2010s Italian Sofas

Materials

Leather

Roger Mocha Leather Sofa
Roger Mocha Leather Sofa
H 33.47 in W 98.04 in D 41.74 in
Havana Brown Leather Sofa
Located in Westwood, NJ
Measuring 90 inches in width, 37 inches in depth, and 32 inches in height, this sofa is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Havana Brown Leather Sofa
Havana Brown Leather Sofa
H 32 in W 90 in D 37 in
Modern Black Leather Sofa
Located in Westwood, NJ
provide optimal comfort. It is upholstered in Onyx Black leather, with generous depth and a perfect back
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Modern Black Leather Sofa
Modern Black Leather Sofa
H 32 in W 90 in D 37 in
Contemporary Tufted Leather Sofa
Located in Westwood, NJ
A contemporary-style tufted leather sofa with uniform back and arm height. This sofa has a generous
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Contemporary Tufted Leather Sofa
Contemporary Tufted Leather Sofa
H 28 in W 112 in D 34 in
Vintage Chesterfield Style Curved Back Black Leatherette Sofa
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Chesterfield Style Curved Back Black Leatherette Sofa This amazing and sturdy 1950’s
Category

Vintage 1950s American Chesterfield Sofas

Materials

Brass

Modern Tufted Leather Sofa
Located in Chicago, IL
This statement leather sofa reinvents MCM designs with fine materials and a neutral palette. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

Modern Tufted Leather Sofa
Modern Tufted Leather Sofa
H 28 in W 84 in D 33.5 in
Modern Brown Leather Sofa
Located in Westwood, NJ
Stunning curvature and inviting supple leather. It is upholstered in Cuba brown leather, with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Modern Brown Leather Sofa
Modern Brown Leather Sofa
H 32 in W 90 in D 37 in
Drummond Modular Sofa with Back Quilting
Located in Frazão, Porto
The back of the DRUMMOND sofa is highlighted by a delicate quilting thus allowing to be used also
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Lacquer

Drummond Modular Sofa with Back Quilting
Drummond Modular Sofa with Back Quilting
H 33.86 in W 114.18 in D 63.39 in
HANJI modular sofa with rattan detail on the back
Located in Frazão, Porto
The unbridled desire to achieve the perfect balance of a modular sofa led our design team to HANJI
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Faux Leather, Foam, Wood, Feathers

Modern Leather Thorpe Sofa
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Modern leather upholstered sofa with sleek modern lines and raised on bold block feet. Two long
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Modern Leather Thorpe Sofa
Modern Leather Thorpe Sofa
H 34.5 in W 92 in D 40 in
BENTLEY CHURCHILL Leather Sofa
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Leather and Fabric Sofa This is an incredibly beautiful and well-built piece of furniture with faux
Category

Late 20th Century American Sofas

Materials

Leather, Fabric

BENTLEY CHURCHILL Leather Sofa
BENTLEY CHURCHILL Leather Sofa
H 30 in W 84 in D 44 in
Easy Adjustable Leather Sofa by FSM
By De Sede, Markus Hartmann
Located in Brooklyn, NY
sofa with its 155 cm possesses a reclining surface of 215 x 80 cm. The form-retaining back cushions and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Easy Adjustable Leather Sofa by FSM
By De Sede, Markus Hartmann
Located in Brooklyn, NY
sofa with its 155 cm possesses a reclining surface of 215 x 80 cm. The form-retaining back cushions and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Juna Convertible Leather Sofa by FSM
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
FSM Juna Sofa by De Sede. Luxurious lightness. Juna is quite clearly a clever symbiosis between
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Juna Convertible Leather Sofa by FSM
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
FSM Juna Sofa by De Sede. Luxurious lightness. Juna is quite clearly a clever symbiosis between
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Roche Bobois Brown Leather Sofa
By Roche Bobois
Located in London, GB
. Featuring an angular polished chrome frame, the sofa has contrasting brown leather strapping which creates
Category

Early 2000s French Sofas

Materials

Leather

Roche Bobois Brown Leather Sofa
Roche Bobois Brown Leather Sofa
H 28.35 in W 89.38 in D 40.16 in
Galvin Classic Leather Sofa
Located in Westwood, NJ
With three loose back cushions and boxed cushion seats, with scrolling arms, raised on square
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American American Classical Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

Galvin Classic Leather Sofa
Galvin Classic Leather Sofa
H 36 in W 85.5 in D 41 in
Modern by Giuseppe Carpanelli Desyo Curvy Sofa with Quilted Back
By Carpanelli
Located in Desio, IT
Semicircle sofa system with wooden structure covered with a layer of polyurethane in different
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Faux Leather

Nest Deep Custom Leather Sofa
Located in Westwood, NJ
Modern leather upholstered sofa with bold modern lines and raised on bold square block feet. Long
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Nest Deep Custom Leather Sofa
Nest Deep Custom Leather Sofa
H 35 in W 96 in D 45 in
DS94 DeSede Leather Sofa 1980s
By De Sede
Located in Pasadena, TX
DS94 leather sofa by DeSede 1980s Leather model DS-94, manufactured by De Sede Switzerland 1970s
Category

Mid-20th Century European Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

DS94 DeSede Leather Sofa 1980s
DS94 DeSede Leather Sofa 1980s
H 30 in W 92 in D 35 in
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Leather Back Sofa For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal leather back sofa for your home. Each leather back sofa for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using animal skin, leather and wood. There are 76 variations of the antique or vintage leather back sofa you’re looking for, while we also have 14 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer leather back sofa, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each leather back sofa bearing Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Victorian hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one leather back sofa that is appealing in its simplicity, but Bessa, Dieter Rams and Gerard Van Den Berg produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Leather Back Sofa?

A leather back sofa can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $5,500, while the lowest priced sells for $990 and the highest can go for as much as $68,048.

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.

With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

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 Leather Back Sofa
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A split back sofa is a sofa which features a back that is made up of two separate panels. These panels can be reclined and adjusted separately from one another, allowing for customizable comfort. On 1stDibs, find a range of split back sofas.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A bow back sofa is a sofa which has a back that bows upward, forming a graceful curve that peaks at the center of the bench and tapers down to the arms. Chairs can also have a bow back design. Browse a collection of bow back furniture from top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Curved back sofas are also known as conversation sofas or crescent sofas. Curved sofas are highly coveted as comfortable seating as well as for being a unique seating option. Shop a wide selection of curved back sofas on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    Yes, 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, 2022
    There 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, 2021
    The 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, 2024
    To 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, 2024
    Full-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 16, 2024
    Yes, 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, 2022
    With 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, 2021
    When 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, 2023
    Whether 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, 2024
    To 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, 2022
    How 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, 2021
    Burgundy 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, 2021
    The 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.