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Howard Keith 'Diplomat' Sofa in Black Leather
By Howard Keith
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Howard Keith for HK Furniture, 'Diplomat' sofa, leather, chrome-plated steel, United Kingdom, 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s British Sofas
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Large Vintage Howard & Son's Oxblood Leather Fully Stamped Chesterfield Sofa
By Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons, Howard Chairs Ltd.
Located in GB
Chesterfield Tufted club sofa by Howard & Son's which is fully stamped.
This sofa is pretty much one of the
Category
20th Century English Victorian Sofas
Materials
Leather
H 33.47 in W 99.41 in D 39.38 in
Huge Restored Antique Victorian Howard & Son's Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofa
By Howard and Sons, Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard Chairs Ltd.
Located in GB
London, large Baring sofa upholstered with vintage brown leather that has Thomas Chippendale style
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sofas
Materials
Leather
H 33.67 in W 77.17 in D 42.52 in
Very Rare Victorian Howard & Sons Fully Restored Brown Leather Sofa
By Howard and Sons, Howard & Sons Ltd
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
EXQUiSITE HOWARD STYLE HERITAGE GREY LEATHER SOFA (2/2) J1
By Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in Pulborough, GB
your specific needs and preferences.
Overall, the Howard-style Heritage Grey Leather Sofa is not only
Category
20th Century British Sofas
Materials
Leather
EXQUiSITE HOWARD STYLE HERITAGE GREY LEATHER SOFA (1/2) J1
By Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in Pulborough, GB
your specific needs and preferences.
Overall, the Howard-style Heritage Grey Leather Sofa is not only
Category
20th Century British Sofas
Materials
Leather
Fine Victorian Howard & Son's Claw & Ball Feet Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofa
By Howard and Sons, Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard Chairs Ltd.
Located in GB
London, large Baring sofa upholstered with new Fully Aniline cattle hide leather with hand carved Claw
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sofas
Materials
Leather
H 34.06 in W 76.58 in D 41.34 in
Fine Important Restored Pair of Antique Howard & Sons Leather Chesterfield Sofas
By Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons, Howard Chairs Ltd.
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
Howard Keith 'Cloud' Sofa in Orange Brown Velvet
By Howard Keith
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Howard Keith for HK Furniture, 'Cloud' sofa, velvet, United Kingdom, 1970s
The Howard Keith 'Cloud
Category
Vintage 1970s British Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Fully Restored Hand Dyed Leather Sofa Howard & Sons Style Feather Filled
By Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this Gorgeous vintage brown leather hand-dyed Howards & Sons
Category
20th Century British Victorian Sofas
Materials
Brass
H 29.53 in W 80.71 in D 43.31 in
Hand Dyed Restored Bordeaux Reddish Brown Leather Howard & Son's Style Sofa
By Howard and Sons
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this nicely restored Bordeaux brown leather three seat sofa
A
Category
20th Century English Victorian Sofas
Materials
Leather
H 33.08 in W 71.26 in D 41.74 in
Vintage Brown Leather Hand Dyed Howards & Sons Style 3 Seater Sofa Feather
By Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this Gorgeous vintage brown leather hand-dyed Howards & Sons
Category
20th Century British Victorian Sofas
Materials
Brass
H 30.71 in W 80.71 in D 43.31 in
Howard Keith for HK Furniture 'Diplomat' Sofa in Velvet Upholstery
By Howard Keith
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Howard Keith for HK Furniture, 'Diplomat' sofa, velvet, chrome-plated steel, United Kingdom, 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s British Sofas
Materials
Steel, Chrome
STUNNING RESTORED HAND DYED BROWN LEATHER HOWARDS & SON STYLE SOFA PART OF SUiTE
By Howard and Sons
Located in GB
restored hand dyed brown leather Howard & Son’s style three seat sofa with overstuffed feather filled
Category
20th Century English Victorian Sofas
Materials
Leather
H 31.5 in W 80.32 in D 41.34 in
GEORGE SMITH RESTORED HOWARD & SON'S BROWN LEATHER SiGNATURE SCROLL ARM SOFA
By Howard and Sons, George Smith
Located in GB
, deep seated, George Smith Signature Scroll Arm large sofas with feather filled base cushions
Category
20th Century English Victorian Sofas
Materials
Beech, Oak, Leather
H 36.62 in W 90.16 in D 41.15 in
Antique Howard & Sons Portarlington Large Sofa Original Ticking Upholstery
By Howard and Sons, Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard Chairs Ltd.
Located in GB
Howard Chairs and Sofas'.
In 1967 the owners of Lenygon and Morant open Howard Chairs Limited, the
Category
Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
H 37.21 in W 82.29 in D 33.27 in
Victorian Howard & Sons Ticking Fabric Upholstered Double Wingback Sofa Armchair
By Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original Victorian Howard & Son’s curved front
Category
Antique 19th Century English High Victorian Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
H 45.67 in W 57.29 in D 35.44 in
Lovely Large Solid Brown Contemporary Howard & Sons Style Sofa Brass Castors
By Howard and Sons
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely, contemporary, solid brown colour Howard & Son’s
Category
20th Century English Victorian Sofas
Materials
Brass
H 33.67 in W 89.18 in D 42.72 in
Important Antique Victorian Howard & Son's Chesterfield Sofa Inc Ticking Fabric
By Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons
Located in GB
Howard Chairs and Sofas'.
In 1967 the owners of Lenygon and Morant open Howard Chairs Limited, the
Category
Antique 1860s English High Victorian Sofas
Materials
Walnut
H 27.17 in W 86.62 in D 36.42 in
Unrestored Antique Victorian Howard & Son's Chesterfield Sofa Inc Ticking Fabric
By Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer very rare, original Victorian circa 1860 Howard & Son’s Chesterfield sofa
Category
Antique 1860s English High Victorian Sofas
Materials
Hardwood
H 24.61 in W 86.62 in D 38.59 in
FINE PAIR OF FULLY RESTORED ANTIQUE HOWARD & SON'S ViCTORIAN PORTARLINGTON SOFAS
By Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons
Located in GB
These are pretty much the finest sofas ever made, Howard & Son’s are known as simply put the makers of
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
H 39.57 in W 75.99 in D 32.49 in
1 OF 2 LARGE GEORGE SMITH HOWARD & SON's BROWN LEATHER SIGNATURE SCROLL ARM SOFA
By Howard & Sons Ltd, George Smith
Located in GB
, deep seated, George Smith Signature Scroll Arm large sofas with feather filled base cushions
Category
20th Century English Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Leather, Beech, Oak
H 33.08 in W 84.06 in D 43.71 in
COMFORTABLE HOWARD & SON'S VICTORIAN 2-3 SEAT SOFA FOR REUPHOLSTERY RESTORATiON
By Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons
Located in GB
Howard & Son's Berners Street sofa with the inside back left leg stamped along with the castors
Please
Category
Antique 1880s English Late Victorian Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
H 34.26 in W 63.39 in D 34.65 in
Howard & Sons Fully Stamped Sofa Feather Filled Feather Cushions Ticking
By Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning exceptionally rare original Howard & Son’s sofas
Category
20th Century English Victorian Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
H 36.62 in W 77.56 in D 40.16 in
Fully Restored Howard & Son's Baring Sofa Grey Herringbone 100% Wool Upholstery
By Howard and Sons, Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard Chairs Ltd.
Located in GB
sofa ever made, Howard & Son’s are known as simply put the makers of the most comfortable sofas in the
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
H 36.23 in W 84.65 in D 33.67 in
Super Comfortable circa 1920 Howard & Son's Lenygon & Morant Ticking Fabric Sofa
By Howard and Sons, Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard Chairs Ltd.
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare original Howard & Son’s Lenygon & Morant sofa
Category
Vintage 1920s English Victorian Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
H 31.11 in W 63 in D 33.86 in
LOVELY HOWARD & SON'S / CHAIRS LTD TWO SEAT SOFA FEATHER FILLED SEAT CUSHIONs
By Howard and Sons, Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard Chairs Ltd.
Located in GB
Howard & Son's / Howard Chairs LTD sofa with the inside back left leg stamped
Please note the delivery
Category
20th Century English Victorian Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
H 32.29 in W 62.6 in D 38.98 in
VINTAGE HOWARD & SON'S LONDON BRIDGEWATER LARGE 5 SEAT CORNER SOFA FLORAL FABRiC
By Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons
Located in GB
collectable Howard & Son's / Howard Chairs LTD London, corner sofa which was commissioned by Lord Palumbo
Category
20th Century English Victorian Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
H 31.89 in W 141.74 in D 76.38 in
ANTiQUE VICTORIAN HOWARD & SON TWO SEAT SOFA FULLY STAMPED READY FOR UPHOLSTERY
By Howard and Sons, Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard Chairs Ltd.
Located in GB
, totally original, full stamped, Howard & Son's Berners St London two seat sofa with all the original
Category
Antique 1880s English High Victorian Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood
H 33.47 in W 62.8 in D 33.47 in
ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN 1880 HOWARD & SON TWO SEAT SOFA STAMPED READY FOR UPHOLSTERY
By Howard and Sons, Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard Chairs Ltd.
Located in GB
, totally original, stamped, Howard & Son's Berners St London two seat sofa with all the original makers
Category
Antique 1880s English High Victorian Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood
H 28.55 in W 58.27 in D 31.5 in
COMFORTABLE PAIR OF HOWARD & SON'S STYLE SiLK BLEND FLORAL UPHOLSTEREED SOFAS
By Howard and Sons
Located in GB
Floral Silk blend upholstered three seat Howard & Son's style sofas
Please note the delivery fee listed
Category
20th Century English Country Sofas
Materials
Silk, Hardwood
H 35.04 in W 78.35 in D 38.59 in
Comfortable Howard & Son's Chairs Ltd Ticking Fabric Sofa Feather Fill Cushions
By Lenygon & Morant, Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this collectable Howard & Son’s Chairs LTD sofa with the
Category
20th Century English Victorian Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
H 31.7 in W 59.85 in D 38 in
Super Comfortable Pair of Howard & Son's Lenygon & Morant Ticking Fabric Sofas
By Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons, Howard Chairs Ltd., Lenygon & Morant
Located in GB
ever sat on, the cushions are light fibre filled, fibre was used for many years on Howard sofas because
Category
20th Century English Victorian Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
H 32.29 in W 66.74 in D 41.74 in
RARE & STUNNING ViNTAGE GEORGE SMITH KILIM UPHOLSTERED HOWARD & SON'S SOFA
By Howard and Sons, George Smith
Located in GB
George Smith signature collection standard arm two-seat sofa upholstered with Aztec Kilims
Please note
Category
20th Century English Kilim Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Beech
H 34.65 in W 62.01 in D 40.95 in
Our Signature Howard Chesterfield Sofa in Hand Dyed Elephant Grey Leather
By David Robinson
Located in London, GB
Our Howard Chesterfield sofa is a key piece from our Signature Collection and they can be finished
Category
2010s British Chesterfield Sofas
Materials
Leather
PAiR OF GEORGE SMITH CHELSEA SIGNATURE SCROLL ARM SOFAS HOWARD & SON'S MODEL
By Howard and Sons, George Smith
Located in GB
George Smith Signature Scroll arm sofas with overstuffed feather filled cushions which are Howard & Son's
Category
20th Century English Victorian Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
H 36.62 in W 81.11 in D 41.74 in
19thC Howard & Sons Chesterfield Sofa in Hand Dyed Leathers - Colour to Select
Located in London, GB
a wide range of price points.
Original Howard & Sons 19thC Chesterfield sofa that we have fully
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Chesterfield Sofas
Materials
Leather
H 28 in W 86 in D 38 in
FINE GEORGE SMITH HOWARD SiGNATURE SCROLL ARM SOFA MULBERRY FLYING DUCKS VELVET
By Mulberry, George Smith
Located in GB
Smith Signature Scroll Arm large sofa with feather filled back and base cushions upholstered with the
Category
20th Century English Country Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Beech, Oak
H 32.49 in W 83.08 in D 44.49 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
Antique Late 19th Century English High Victorian Sofas
Materials
Leather, Hardwood, Walnut
H 26.78 in W 78.75 in D 39.38 in
EXQUISITE ANTIQUE BURR WALNUT AESTHETiC MOVEMENT SALON SOFA GRAND TOUR PLAQUE
Located in GB
1954 they advertised as 'Makers of Howard Chairs and Sofas'.
In 1967 the owners of Lenygon and Morant
Category
Antique 19th Century European Aesthetic Movement Sofas
Materials
Ebony, Walnut
H 36.82 in W 73.63 in D 32.29 in
GEORGE SMITH CHELSEA TWO SEAT SOFA IN ORIGINAL UPHOLSTERY PART SUiTE
By George Smith
Located in GB
made sofa from George Smith Chelsea and in the world famous Howard & Son's style, this is pretty much
Category
20th Century English Country Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Beech
GEORGE SMITH CHELSEA 3 SEAT SOFA IN ORIGINAL UPHOLSTERY PART SUiTE
By George Smith
Located in GB
sofa from George Smith Chelsea and in the world famous Howard & Son's style, this is pretty much the
Category
20th Century English Country Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Beech
1 OF 2 FINE & IMPORTANT CiRCA 1969 DAVID HICKS SOFAS ORIGINAL TICKING FABRIC
By David Hicks
Located in GB
important original 1969 David Hicks Paire De Canapes, Vers sofas in the original ticking fabric
Please note
Category
20th Century English Country Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
H 32.29 in W 72.25 in D 37.41 in
1 OF 2 IMPORTANT CiRCA 1969 DAVID HICKS SOFAS IN THE ORIGINAL TICKING FABRIc
By David Hicks
Located in GB
important original 1969 David Hicks Paire De Canapes, Vers sofas in the original ticking fabric
Please note
Category
20th Century English Country Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
H 32.29 in W 72.25 in D 37.41 in
Stunning Vintage Fully Restored Hand Dyed Brown Leather Howards & Son Style Sofa
By Howard and Sons
Located in GB
Howard & Son’s style three seat sofa with overstuffed feather filled cushions
I have a matching two
Category
20th Century English Victorian Settees
Materials
Leather
H 29.73 in W 78.15 in D 42.92 in
Restored Antique Howard & Son's Berners Street Chesterfield Chaise Lounge Sofa
By Howard and Sons, Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard Chairs Ltd.
Located in GB
1954 they advertised as 'Makers of Howard Chairs and Sofas'.
In 1967 the owners of Lenygon and
Category
Antique 1880s English High Victorian Chaise Longues
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
H 35.44 in W 68.9 in D 28.35 in
GEORGE SMiTH HOWARD & SON'S WILLIAM MORRIS SOFA ARMCHAIR SUITE
By Howard and Sons, George Smith
Located in GB
Signature Scroll Arm, Howard & Son's Model, two seat sofa and matching armchairs suite with feather filled
Category
20th Century English Country Living Room Sets
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
Pair of Antique Howard & Son's Bridgewater Brown Leather Chesterfield Armchairs
By Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons
Located in GB
1954 they advertised as 'Makers of Howard Chairs and Sofas'.
In 1967 the owners of Lenygon and
Category
Antique 1880s English Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Leather
H 33.47 in W 29.53 in D 38.39 in
PAIR OF ANTIQUE HOWARD & SON's BRIDGEWATER BROWN LEATHER ARMCHAiRS & FOOTSTOOL
By Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons
Located in GB
'Makers of Howard Chairs and Sofas'.
In 1967 the owners of Lenygon and Morant open Howard Chairs Limited
Category
Antique 1880s English High Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Hardwood, Leather
H 34.06 in W 30.71 in D 42.33 in
Eight Antique Howard & Son's Brown Leather Carver Gainsborough Dining Armchairs
By Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons
Located in GB
of Howard Chairs and Sofas'. In 1967 the owners of Lenygon and Morant open Howard Chairs Limited, the
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 94 in W 59.5 in D 61 in
FULLY RESTORED PAIR OF ANTIQUE HOWARD & SON BRIDGEWATER BROWN LEATHER ARMCHAIRs
By Howard and Sons, Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard Chairs Ltd.
Located in GB
provide you with the exact price.
I have various other Howard and Son's armchairs and sofas listed under
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Leather
H 33.86 in W 29.93 in D 37.8 in
Brand New Mulberry Silk Velvet Sporting Life Howard Style Claw & Ball Feet Sofa
By Mulberry, Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard and Sons
Located in GB
the same fabric.
This sofa is an exact copy of an original Howard & Son's sofa, I have two of the
Category
20th Century English Country Armchairs
Materials
Hardwood, Velvet
H 36.62 in W 77.17 in D 37.41 in
Antique Howard & Son's Bridgewater Style Black Leather Chesterfield Armchair
By Chesterfield, Howard and Sons
Located in GB
.
I have various other original Howard and Son's armchairs and sofas listed under my other items
Category
Antique 1880s English Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Walnut, Leather
H 34.45 in W 30.71 in D 37.8 in
RESTORED HOWARD & SON'S STYLE SIGNATURE SCROLL ARM STYLE BROWN LEATHER ARMCHAiR
By Howard and Sons
Located in GB
restored hand dyed brown leather Howard & Son’s style armchair with overstuffed feather filled cushion
Category
20th Century English Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Leather
H 31.5 in W 33.47 in D 40.95 in
Rod Stewart Essex Home Howard & Son's Victorian Blood Red Leather Armchairs
By Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in GB
Stewart's pair of original Howard & Sons fully stamped with original castors Victorian blood red leather
Category
Antique 1880s Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
H 31.5 in W 31.11 in D 27.56 in
FINE PAIR OF VICTORIAN CHESTERFIELD BROWN LEATHER HOWARD & SON'S STYLE ARMCHAiRS
By Chesterfield, Howard and Sons
Located in GB
Victorian fully restored Chesterfield brown leather hand dyed armchairs made in the Howard & Son's style
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Leather
H 32.29 in W 29.93 in D 37.01 in
Howard Keith “Bambino” Chair for HK Furniture, England, 1950s
By Howard Keith
Located in Utrecht, NL
This Howard Keith “Bambino” armchair is a piece of history of a company, HK Furniture, and mid
Category
Vintage 1950s English Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
RARE ORIGINAL ViCTORIAN HOWARD & SONS BRIDGEWATER ARMCHAIR PERIOD UPHOLSTERY
By Howard and Sons, Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard Chairs Ltd.
Located in GB
Howard and Son's armchairs and sofas listed under my other items.
This is a rare chair, it is the
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery
H 33.94 in W 29.34 in D 34.65 in
RARE ORIGINAL ViCTORIAN HOWARD & SONS BRIDGEWATER ARMCHAIR WITH KILIM UPHOLSTERY
By Howard and Sons, Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard Chairs Ltd.
Located in GB
Howard and Son's armchairs and sofas listed under my other items.
This is a rare chair, it is the
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
H 33.86 in W 29.53 in D 37.8 in
PAIR OF ORIGINAL ViCTORIAN HOWARD & SON'S BRIDGEWATER ARMCHAIRS FOR REUPHOLSTERY
By Howard and Sons, Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard Chairs Ltd.
Located in GB
provide you with the exact price.
I have various other Howard and Son's armchairs and sofas listed under
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
H 29.93 in W 29.93 in D 36.23 in
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At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal leather howard sofa for your home. Each leather howard sofa for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, animal skin and leather. Find 153 options for an antique or vintage leather howard sofa now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the leather howard sofa you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A leather howard sofa made by Victorian designers — as well as those associated with mid-century modern — is very popular. A well-made leather howard sofa has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons and Howard Chairs Ltd. are consistently popular.
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Questions About Leather Howard Sofa
- What is a Howard sofa?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A Howard sofa is characterized by its slightly curved sprung back, low level arms and a deep seat designed for comfort. It has been described as a timeless British classic. Shop a collection of authentic Howard sofas 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 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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