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Gorilla Chair with Real Green Leather by Marcantonio
By Scarlet Splendour, MARCANTONIO
Located in Kolkata, IN
Gorilla chair with real green leather by Marcantonio is an ape shaped seat with a rich green
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Foam, Wood, Leather, Resin

Gorilla Chair with Real Red Leather by Marcantonio
By Scarlet Splendour, MARCANTONIO
Located in Kolkata, IN
Gorilla Chair with Real Red Leather by Marcantonio is an ape shaped seat with a rich red leather
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Resin, Foam, Wood

Gorilla Chair with Real Black Leather by Marcantonio
By Scarlet Splendour, MARCANTONIO
Located in Kolkata, IN
Gorilla chair with real black leather by Marcantonio is an ape shaped seat with a rich black
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Resin, Foam, Wood

Gorilla Chair with Real Blue Green Leather by Marcantonio
By Scarlet Splendour, MARCANTONIO
Located in Kolkata, IN
Gorilla chair with real blue green leather by Marcantonio is an ape shaped seat with a rich blue
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Resin, Foam, Wood

Gorilla Chair with Real Off White Leather by Marcantonio
By Scarlet Splendour, MARCANTONIO
Located in Kolkata, IN
Gorilla chair with real off white leather by Marcantonio is an ape shaped seat with a rich off
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood, Leather, Resin, Foam

Pair of Brown Real Top Grain Leather Tufted Library Fireside Chairs
Located in Long Branch, NJ
Stunning Pair of Brown Real Top Grain Leather Tufted Library Fireside Chairs Dimensions : 27" Wide
Category

2010s American Georgian Club Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of 1940 This Side Chairs Birch with Real Leather in Crocodile Print
By Jules Leleu
Located in Weiningen, CH
recovered with real leather with crocodile print.
Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Side Chairs

Materials

Leather, Birch

Puppy Pouffe with Real Pink Leather by Marcantonio
By Scarlet Splendour, MARCANTONIO
Located in Kolkata, IN
exclusive chair, turned into sculptural wonders that include everything from cabinets, chairs, sofas to rugs
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Resin, Foam, Wood

Puppy Pouffe with Real Ivory Leather by Marcantonio
By Scarlet Splendour, MARCANTONIO
Located in Kolkata, IN
exclusive chair, turned into sculptural wonders that include everything from cabinets, chairs, sofas to rugs
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Resin, Foam, Wood

Puppy Pouffe with Real Yellow Leather by Marcantonio
By Scarlet Splendour, MARCANTONIO
Located in Kolkata, IN
exclusive chair, turned into sculptural wonders that include everything from cabinets, chairs, sofas to rugs
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Resin, Foam, Wood

Puppy Pouffe with Real Brown Leather by Marcantonio
By MARCANTONIO, Scarlet Splendour
Located in Kolkata, IN
exclusive chair, turned into sculptural wonders that include everything from cabinets, chairs, sofas to rugs
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Resin, Foam, Wood

Puppy Pouffe with Real Green Leather by Marcantonio
By MARCANTONIO, Scarlet Splendour
Located in Kolkata, IN
exclusive chair, turned into sculptural wonders that include everything from cabinets, chairs, sofas to rugs
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood, Leather, Resin, Foam

Papillonne Swivel Wheeled White Office Chair with Real Brown Leather Pillow
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
. - Real leather pillow -Adjustable feet -Wheel -Swivel.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Metal

Office Swivel Chair with Capitonne Real Leather and Golden Finishes by Modenese
By Modenese Gastone
Located in PADOVA, Italy
figures. The chair structure is made of top-level solid wood completely decorated in golden leaf and
Category

2010s Italian Neoclassical Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Gold Leaf

Office Chair in Leather and Real Wood Veneer in the Style of French Art Deco
Located in Ulm, DE
Whether you're an expert at your job or even the boss: This office chair on your desk is a
Category

2010s German Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Wood, Leather

Contemporary Wooden Chair 'Stilt', Cuoio Leather
By Amura
Located in Paris, FR
Wooden Chair 'Stilt', Cuoio & Wood Designer Stefano Grassi Height: 75 cm Width: 49 cm Depth: 49
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Organic Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Contemporary Wooden Black Chair 'Stilt', Cuoio Leather
By Amura
Located in Paris, FR
cm Wood : FRASSINO TINTO Leather: CUOIO 02 STILT is the chair from essential design and balanced
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Organic Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Chair Revolving Easy-Chair, Chromed Steel, White Leather by Gastone Rinaldi
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Italian revolving easy-chair, chromed steel, white real leather by Gastone Rinaldi per RIMA, in
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Attractive sheepskin leather club chair
Located in Harderwijk, NL
piece of cake. The shape, the finish with decorative nails and the color of this club chair make it a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Club Chairs

Materials

Leather, Sheepskin

Attractive sheepskin leather club chair
Attractive sheepskin leather club chair
H 31.5 in W 31.11 in D 29.53 in
Pair of Italian Leather Swivel Lounge Chairs
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Nice pair of leather swivel chairs. Chairs feature a unique leather slipcover giving them a real
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swivel Chairs

Materials

Leather

Minimal Style, Solid Wood Chair, Leather Seating, Solid Backboard
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
The wing chair solid wood collection, flexibility, modern aesthetics, comfort and softness are the
Category

2010s Brazilian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Textile, Hardwood

Minimal Style, Solid Wood Chair, Leather Seating, Upholstered Backboard
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
The wing chair solid wood collection, flexibility, modern aesthetics, comfort and softness are the
Category

2010s Brazilian Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Leather, Textile, Hardwood

Leather Wingback Chair by DeCoro
Located in Lake Worth, FL
leather Wingback library reading armchair by DeCoro Beautiful chair! Very comfortable. Approximate
Category

1990s Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather

Leather Wingback Chair by DeCoro
Leather Wingback Chair by DeCoro
H 40.5 in W 37 in D 36 in
Dal Vera Pair of 'Les Arcs' Chairs in Black Leather
By Dal Vera
Located in Waalwijk, NL
'Les Arcs', black leather, chrome-plated metal, circa 1970 This well-constructed pair of chairs were
Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Lounge Chair in Patinated Brown Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Easy chair, leather, lacquered beech, Europe, 1960s This armchair is characterized by a solid
Category

Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Beech, Leather

Lounge Chair in Patinated Brown Leather
Lounge Chair in Patinated Brown Leather
H 35.04 in W 27.56 in D 32.29 in
Modern Italian Completly Upholstered Eco Leather Chair-Bontempi Casa Collection
By Bontempi Casa
Located in Titusville, PA
synthetic leather able to reproduce the appearance and touch feeling of real leather. It is a regenerated
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian International Style Chairs

Materials

Metal

Minimal Style, Solid Wood Chair, Leather Seating, Caning Backboard
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
The Wing chair solid wood collection, flexibility, modern aesthetics, comfort and softness are the
Category

2010s Brazilian Modern Chairs

Materials

Cane, Wood, Hardwood, Leather

Modern Italian Completly Upholstered Eco Leather Chair-Bontempi Casa Collection
By Bontempi Casa
Located in Titusville, PA
synthetic leather able to reproduce the appearance and touch feeling of real leather. It is a regenerated
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian International Style Chairs

Materials

Metal

Modern Italian Completly Upholstered Eco Leather Chair-Bontempi Casa Collection
By Bontempi Casa
Located in Titusville, PA
feeling of real leather. It is a regenerated leather with cotton support that guarantees strength
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian International Style Chairs

Materials

Metal

Unique green cowhide leather wing chair
Located in Harderwijk, NL
comfort of the chair makes it a real pearl in any interior. With the high wooden legs in a warm color
Category

Late 20th Century Wingback Chairs

Materials

Cowhide, Leather

Unique green cowhide leather wing chair
Unique green cowhide leather wing chair
H 43.71 in W 28.75 in D 31.5 in
Minimal Style, Solid Wood Chair, Leather or Textile Seating, Caning Backboard
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
The wing chair solid wood collection, flexibility, modern aesthetics, comfort and softness are the
Category

2010s Brazilian Modern Chairs

Materials

Textile, Cane, Hardwood, Leather

Minimal Style, Solid Wood Chair, Leather or Textile Seating, Caning Backboard
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
The wing chair solid wood collection, flexibility, modern aesthetics, comfort and softness are the
Category

2010s Brazilian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Textile, Cane, Hardwood

Minimal Style, Solid Wood Chair, Leather or Textile Seating, Caning Backboard
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
The wing chair solid wood collection, flexibility, modern aesthetics, comfort and softness are the
Category

2010s Brazilian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Textile, Cane, Hardwood

Chair 'PK 9' by Poul Kjaerholm, Fritz Hansen, Steel, Leather, 1960
By Fritz Hansen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Berlin, DE
This chair is a real Classic midcentury design by Poul Kjaerholm. It's construction is made of
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Exclusive Chesterfield Club Chair, Leather Bordeaux Red, England
Located in Berlin, DE
Exclusive Chesterfield club chair, leather bordeaux red, England. Old Chesterfield club chair
Category

20th Century Bergere Chairs

Materials

Leather

Very beautiful, rare sheep leather wing chair
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered is this beautiful and comfortable sheep leather wing chair with a great look and color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather, Sheepskin

Very beautiful, rare sheep leather wing chair
Very beautiful, rare sheep leather wing chair
H 43.31 in W 36.23 in D 37.8 in
Modern Italian Eco Leather and Lacquered Metal Chair, Bontempi Casa Collection
By Bontempi Casa
Located in Titusville, PA
leather able to reproduce the appearance and touch feeling of real leather. It is a regenerated leather
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian International Style Chairs

Materials

Metal

Modern Italian Eco Leather and Lacquered Metal Chair, Bontempi Casa Collection
By Bontempi Casa
Located in Titusville, PA
is a synthetic leather able to reproduce the appearance and touch feeling of real leather. It is a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian International Style Chairs

Materials

Metal

Cantilever Chrome Leather Chairs MCM Mies van der Rohe Style, Set of 2
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Lake Worth, FL
der Rohe Style Cantilever Chrome Leather Chairs Approximate Measurements in Inches 31 3/4" high at
Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Sheep leather Captains Chair / office chair
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Captains Chair is a real eye-catcher at your desk thanks to its decorative nails and warm-colored wood
Category

Late 20th Century Dutch Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Sheepskin

Sheep leather Captains Chair / office chair
Sheep leather Captains Chair / office chair
H 36.23 in W 23.63 in D 26.38 in
Pair of French Art Deco Leather Club Chairs covered in a Faux Crocodile Leather.
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of French Art Deco Leather Club Chairs covered in a Faux Crocodile "Real Leather". Our inhouse
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Club Chairs

Materials

Leather, Upholstery

New set of 2 subtle sheep leather club chairs
Located in Harderwijk, NL
These new and subtle, well-fitting club chairs have a charming appearance and are a real eye
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Club Chairs

Materials

Leather, Sheepskin

New set of 2 subtle sheep leather club chairs
New set of 2 subtle sheep leather club chairs
H 28.35 in W 29.93 in D 27.17 in
Cast Brass and Leather Primal Lounge Chair by Egg Designs
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
The Primal lounge chair is part of the Primal collection designed by Egg Designs and manufactured
Category

2010s South African Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Stately Saddle Leather Lounge Library Chairs by Soft Line
Located in Lake Worth, FL
soft saddle leather lounge chairs by Soft Line Approximate measurements in inches 36" high at back
Category

1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Set of Two Arne Norell Sirocco Leather Lounge Arm Chairs
By Arne Norell, Norell Möbel AB
Located in Antwerp, BE
leather with a very nice patine by use. This model is a modern classic with all the features of a real
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Pair of Vintage Leather Chairs in the Style of Milo Baughman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of vintage leather chairs in the style of Milo Baughman reupholstered with real leather and
Category

Vintage 1970s American Club Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Minimalist solid wood Chair with textile or Leather Upholstery Seating
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
The minimalist Wing chair solid wood collection, flexibility, modern aesthetics, comfort and
Category

2010s Brazilian Modern Chairs

Materials

Textile, Hardwood

Set of 8 Chrome and Leather Dining Chairs
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Exquisite set of 8 chrome and leather strap dining chairs by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. All
Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Spanish lounge chairs oak and saddle leather Spain 1960
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
beautiful shaped chairs are made of solid oak wood with beautiful natural saddle leather. The leather is
Category

Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Minimal style, solid wood chair, textiles or leather seatings, caning backboard
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
The Wing chair solid wood collection, flexibility, modern aesthetics, comfort and softness are the
Category

2010s Brazilian Modern Chairs

Materials

Textile, Cane, Wood, Hardwood

French Inspired Leather Club Chair with Ottoman Traditional Horsehair and Down
Located in Chicago, IL
webbing. The Leather for our Club Chair was upholstered incorporating coco fibers with real horse hair
Category

Early 2000s Hong Kong Art Deco Club Chairs

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Hardwood, Down, Feathers

French Art Deco Moustache Club Chair Faux Embossed Crocodile Italian Leather
Located in Chicago, IL
French Art Deco Moustache Style Leather Club Chair Upholstered in a Gorgeous Cognac Colored Faux
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Club Chairs

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Crocodile, Wood

French Art Deco Mustache Club Chairs Faux Embossed Crocodile Italian Leather
Located in Chicago, IL
French Art Deco Moustache Style Leather Club Chair upholstered in a Gorgeous Cognac Colored Faux
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Club Chairs

Materials

Crocodile, Leather, Upholstery, Wood

Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Early 'Egg' Lounge Chair in Black Leather
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, early 'egg' lounge chair, model 3316, leather, steel, Denmark
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

1960´S, Walnut Arm Chair Bierdemeir Style with Bordeaux Leather Upholstery
Located in BILBAO, ES
Walnut arm chair bierdemeir style with in bordeaux leather upholstery. Dimensions chair Height
Category

Vintage 1940s Spanish Biedermeier Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Wood

Aluminium Easy Chair
By Mats Theselius, Källemo
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mats Theselius designed the Aluminum armchair in 1990. Today it belongs to the real Swedish
Category

2010s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Foam

Aluminium Easy Chair
Aluminium Easy Chair
H 27.56 in W 23.63 in D 24.41 in
Italian Leather Pink P60 Chair by Vittorio Introini for Saporiti Italia, 1962
By Vittorio Introini, Saporiti
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
"proposals" for Saporiti Italia collection. This model is made from real leather in original pink colour
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

French Woven Leather Club Chairs with Matching Ottomans Available in any Color
Located in Chicago, IL
Chairs we purchased in France over 20 years ago. The only real difference is that we made them more
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Club Chairs

Materials

Leather

Sling Oil Tanned Leather Brown
By Joanina and David Pastoll
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
Each oil tanned leather sling hanging chair has been handcrafted by our leather artisans. The
Category

2010s South African Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Sling Oil Tanned Leather Brown
Sling Oil Tanned Leather Brown
H 39.38 in W 39.38 in D 13.78 in
Italian Modular Lounge Chair in Black Leather model PANAREA by Lev & Lev, 1970s
By Lev & Lev
Located in Roma, IT
own archipelago. This Lounge chair is made of a fake leather very similar to real leather, widely
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Lounge Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather

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Real Leather Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the real leather chair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A real leather chair — often made from wood, animal skin and leather — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a real leather chair, we have 3 options in-stock, while there are 12 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect real leather chair — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A real leather chair made by modern designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — is very popular. A well-made real leather chair has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by MARCANTONIO, Scarlet Splendour and Modenese Gastone are consistently popular.

How Much is a Real Leather Chair?

Prices for a real leather chair can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $2,101 and can go as high as $9,160, while the average can fetch as much as $4,834.

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 Real Leather Chair
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    Yes, Italian leather is real leather and is considered to be some of the highest quality and longest lasting leather. Because it is made from full-grain hides and processed in a specific way, it is more pliable and softer.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    Yes, Wilsons Leather products are made with real leather. The brand, which was founded in 1988, takes pride in the quality of its genuine leather clothing and accessories.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Today, most patent leather is not actually made of leather. New patent leathers are made by applying plastic coatings over plastic materials. Old patent leather, on the other hand, was created by applying layers of oil on natural leather.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Whether vintage leather is real or not depends on the piece. Vintage apparel and accessories that seem to be made from leather will often have tags to tell you the material content. You can also apply one or two drops of water to a discreet spot and see if it is absorbed. If the water rolls off, the item likely isn’t genuine leather. Shop a collection of leather pieces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Whether or not a Gucci handbag or other accessory is real leather depends on the piece. Gucci does use real leather in many of its bags, shoes and other accessories. However, the Italian luxury design house also makes these items out of other materials like canvas. You'll find a large selection of Gucci on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Balmain is indeed real leather. It uses a variety of leather materials in its different designs from lambskin and nubuck to calfskin. You can shop a collection of vintage and contemporary Balmain couture from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Some IKEA furniture is crafted with real leather, primarily cowhide, but occasionally other types of leather and vegan alternatives are used. For collecting vintage furniture, leather is highly coveted for its longevity. Shop a collection of vintage leather furniture, including from IKEA, on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023
    To tell if a handbag is real leather, first examine the grain. On authentic leather, the patterning will be irregular, while imitation leather will tend to have distinctive patterns created by stamping the material. Real leather will also have a softer, suppler feel compared to fake leather, which may seem stiff or plastic-like. You can also drop a small amount of water on the material in a discreet location. If it becomes absorbed by the bag rather than forming beads or rolling off, the bag is likely genuine leather. Find a wide range of leather bags on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Drop a small amount of water onto the surface of the material you want to identify. If it absorbs the water, it’s genuine leather; if the water pools, it is fake.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To tell if crocodile leather is genuine, start by examining the grain. A crocodile's scales gradually shift in size from large to small. If the grain pattern is perfectly regular or alternates between small and large scales, it is unlikely to be real. Find a selection of expertly vetted crocodile leather bags, shoes and accessories on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Yes, nearly all Louis Vuitton bags are genuine leather at least along the handles and trim. The remainder of their coated canvas bags is PVC-coated cotton canvas, but leather is the sole material used to make some Louis Vuitton handbags, wallets and luggage pieces. You’ll find a large selection of Louis Vuitton bags on 1stDibs.
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Louis Vuitton offers products made of both 100% genuine leather and canvas. Louis Vuitton canvas is known for its durability and is sometimes mistaken for leather. Consult the brands website for information about specific items and their materials. On 1stDibs, find a variety of authentic Louis Vuitton pieces from some of the worlds top sellers.
    1stDibs ExpertMarch 6, 2024
    Yes, nearly all Louis Vuitton bags are genuine leather at least along the handles and trim. The remainder of their coated canvas bags is PVC-coated cotton canvas, but leather is the sole material used to make some Louis Vuitton handbags, wallets and luggage pieces. You’ll find a large selection of Louis Vuitton bags on 1stDibs.
    1stDibs ExpertMarch 6, 2024
    Yes, Louis Vuitton offers products made of both 100% genuine leather and canvas. Louis Vuitton canvas is known for its durability and is sometimes mistaken for leather. Consult the brands website for information about specific items and their materials. On 1stDibs, find a variety of authentic Louis Vuitton pieces from some of the worlds top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023
    No, not all designer handbags are real leather. Some brands offer entry-level or vegan lines fashioned out of synthetic materials. In addition, high-end handbags may be crafted with other materials such as suede, coated canvas or even sustainable materials such as cactus leather. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of handbags from some of the world's top boutiques.
  • 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 ExpertMarch 13, 2024
    Yes, Natuzzi Editions furniture is real leather. Specifically, the Italian furniture maker uses top-grain leather for upholstery. This type of leather comes from the outermost layer of the hide and undergoes a sanding and buffing process to remove imperfections. On 1stDibs, explore a collection of Natuzzi furniture from some of the world's top dealers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Louis Vuitton’s epi leather is real leather. Epi leather is calfskin tanned with natural plant tannins, which results in a soft, durable leather. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic Louis Vuitton pieces from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024
    No, the Louis Vuitton monogram is not real leather. The iconic fabric also isn't faux leather. The material is actually a high-quality canvas fabric with a special coating that makes it resistant to water and staining. The French luxury fashion house introduced the monogram canvas in 1896. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Louis Vuitton bags, apparel and accessories.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    Yes, Louis Vuitton Vernis is real leather. Specifically, the material is calfskin leather with a special coating that imparts a high-shine, glossy finish to the material. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Louis Vuitton handbags.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Pierre Cardin bags described as “leather” are made from real leather, including Italian, woven, vintage, perforated, rustic, and patterned leather. But Cardin also makes bags out of nylon and canvas. Find vintage and modern Pierre Cardin genuine leather bags from top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    To tell if a vintage leather jacket is real, first look for any tags that show the material content. You can also do a quick test by applying one to two drops of water to an inconspicuous area. If the water is absorbed, the jacket is likely real leather. Water will usually roll off faux leather. On 1stDibs, find a collection of leather jackets.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 7, 2024
    Yes, Louis Vuitton is known for luxury products that have been hand-crafted using high-quality materials, including real leather. Recently, the brand has started to explore vegan leather options for certain products as well to support sustainability. Browse a wide range of leather Louis Vuitton bags, shoes and more on 1stDibs.