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Leather Couch
Located in Round Top, TX
Leather couch with nice trim and tack work. Great condition and patina.
Category
Vintage 1940s French Sofas
Materials
Metal
Beautiful French Leather Sofa
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Beautiful French leather sofa.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Sofas
Materials
Leather
Weiman Black Leather Sofa
By Weiman
Located in Chicago, IL
Weiman black leather sofas. Label underside Weiman.
Vladimir attributed
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Leather Sofa, Italy 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Leather Sofa is a design furniture realized by italian production 1960s.
Original Upholstery
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Sofas
Materials
Leather
Classic Leather Sofa Couch
By Classic
Located in New York, NY
Comfy burgundy leather sofa, with brass studs. Classic form, original condition, clean, ready to
Category
Mid-20th Century American American Classical Sofas
Materials
Leather
1970’s, French Leather Sofa
Located in Chicago, IL
Postmodern French leather sofa. 4 Matching sofas available.
Category
Vintage 1970s French Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
1970's Italian Leather Sofa
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1970's Italian leather sofa with wonderful shape and patina
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Sofas
Materials
Leather
DeSede DS 76 Vintage Leather Sofa
By De Sede
Located in Austin, TX
DeSede leather sofa, circa 1970, of thick leather brown hide. The iconic leather sofa is
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Hancock & Moore Leather Sofa Couch Maroon Red Leather Couch Club Sofa
By Hancock & Moore
Located in Rochester, NY
Gorgeous couch in the impeccable quality of Hancock & Moore. This is the perfect vintage leather
Category
20th Century American American Classical 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
Knoll Pfister Black Leather Sofa, 1971
By Charles Pfister, Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
Knoll Pfister black leather sofa, 1971. Original leather.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
De Sede Black Leather Sofa, 1970
By De Sede
Located in Chicago, IL
De Sede Black Leather Sofa, 1970. Original leather and each seat individually reclines.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
COR Conseta Blue Leather Sofa
By COR, Friedrich Wilhelm Möller
Located in Munich, Bavaria
COR leather sofa model Conseta from.
Blue aniline leather. The leather has a soft touch
Category
Vintage 1960s German Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Down, Upholstery
Midcentury Leather Sofa with Wooden Feet
Located in Roma, RM
Midcentury leather sofa with wooden feet
Dimensions: 193w x 90h x 80d cm
Materials: leather, wood
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti Leather Sofa
By Giovanni Offredi, Saporiti
Located in Chicago, IL
Leather sofa designed by Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti, Italy, 1980. All original and in great
Category
Vintage 1980s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
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
1980 Postmodern Peach Neutral Leather Sofa
Located in Staten Island, NY
Postmodern Peach Leather Sofa very comfortable and easy to clean. In beautiful vintage condition
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
1970s De Sede Ds47 Leather Sofa
By De Sede
Located in Turners Falls, MA
De Sede DS47 Black Leather Sofa. Sofa has an extendable seat for more sitting depth. De Sede is
Category
20th Century Swiss Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Sven Ellekaer leather sofa produced by Coja
By Sven Ellekaer , Coja Culemborg
Located in Bern, CH
Sven Ellekaer 2 seater leather sofa, produced by Coja. Natural nubuck leather with oak frame.
Category
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Oak
Vintage Black Leather Sofa, circa 20th Century
Located in Napa, CA
Comfortable vintage black leather couch, with six cushions. Some wear to cushions; please inquire
Category
20th Century Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
sexy leather sofa design by Erik Jorgensen
By Aakjaer Jorgensen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful and sexy leather sofa design by Erik Jorgensen, the patina of the leather is so much
Category
Vintage 1960s Sofas
Materials
Leather
1980s Poltrona Frau White Leather Sofa
Located in High Point, NC
A 1980s white leather sofa from Italian furniture makers Poltrona Frau. The brilliant white of the
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Giovanni Offredi 'Wave' Leather Sofa by Saporiti, Italy
By Giorgio Saporiti, Giovanni Offredi
Located in Middlesex, NJ
Giovanni Offredi 'Wave' leather sofa by Saporiti, Italy. Matching sofa available in separate
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Giovanni Offredi 'Wave' Leather Sofa by Saporiti, Italy
By Giovanni Offredi, Saporiti
Located in Middlesex, NJ
Giovanni Offredi 'Wave' leather sofa by Saporiti, Italy. Matching sofa available in separate
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Antique Swedish Leather Sofa
Located in London, GB
An absolutely beautiful antique Swedish leather sofa. We have recently imported this from Sweden
Category
Vintage 1920s Swedish Chesterfield Sofas
Materials
Leather, Oak
Roche Bobois Style Brunati Postmodern Italian Leather Sofa
By Brunati
Located in Stafford, TX
Brunati Postmodern Italian leather sofa. Light wear too 2 seats. Our leather specialist can
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Postmodern Patinated Green Buffalo Leather Sofa by Roche Bobois
Located in Jensen Beach, FL
Fabulous, perfectly patinated green buffalo leather sofa by Roche Bobois.
Category
Late 20th Century Sofas
Materials
Leather
Poul Kjaerholm attributed Black Leather sofa 1960s
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Den Haag, NL
3 seat Black Leather sofa . Chromed on solid Steel feet .
very muts in the Poul Kjaerholm style
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Vico Magistretti Maralunga Leather Sofa by Cassina 1975
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Vico Magistretti Maralunga Leather Sofa, designed by Cassina in 1975, is a celebrated icon of
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Foam, Wood
Vintage Leather Sofa by Franz Köttgen for Kill International
By Franz Köttgen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage leather sofa by Franz Köttgen for Kill International. Located in NYC.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Sofas
Materials
Travertine
Swedish Dux Leather Sofa by Folke Ohlsson
By Folke Ohlsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Pasadena, TX
8ft four-seat dux leather sofa by Folke Ohlsson
Sweden,
1960s
Danish modern sofa upholstered
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
1960's Danish Borge Mogensen Leather Sofa
By Børge Mogensen
Located in LYON, FR
1960's Borge Mogensen Leather Sofa.
Cushions have recently been refilled with additional padding
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Postmodern Leather Sofa in the style of Nicoletti Salotti Italian Leather Sofa
Located in Rochester, NY
probably Natuzzi version of the Nicoletti Salotti Italian leather sofa and chair line. A statement piece in
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
H 35 in W 67 in D 32 in
Børge Mogensen Leather Sofa Coupe 2192 for Fredericia
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Børge Mogensen designed this leather Sofa Coupe model 2192 for Fredericia Stolefabrik.
It´s a
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Walnut
20th Century Danish Leather Sofa
Located in High Point, NC
This 20th Century Danish Leather Sofa encapsulates the elegance of Scandinavian design, offering a
Category
20th Century Danish Sofas
Materials
Leather
Antique Victorian Style Leather Sofa
Located in London, GB
A smart and extremely well made antique and leather sofa. This was made in England, it dates from
Category
Vintage 1920s British Victorian Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
Vintage Danish Cabinetmaker Leather Sofa
Located in London, GB
An absolutely stunning and extremely well made vintage Danish cabinetmaker leather sofa. This was
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Beech
De Sede Leather Sofa DS 105 Ecru White
By De Sede
Located in Munich, Bavaria
De Sede leather sofa DS 105.
Aniline leather in ecru white
Great comfort with an extendable seat
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Wood
De Sede Leather Sofa DS 105 Ecru White
By De Sede
Located in Munich, Bavaria
De Sede leather sofa DS 105.
Aniline leather in ecru white
Great comfort with an extendable seat
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Rattan and Cognac Leather Sofa, Italy 1970s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Rattan and Cognac Leather Sofa, Italy, 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Rattan
1980 Turquoise Leather Sofa Natuzzi style, made in Italy
Located in Staten Island, NY
1980 Turquoise Leather Sofa Natuzzi style, made in Italy. Check out other two listings with a
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Large Retro Hotel Lounge Distressed Leather Sofa
Located in Tarleton, GB
Retro Hotel Lounge Brown Distressed Leather Sofa
Infuse your living space with the timeless
Category
Vintage 1980s British Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Leather, Beech
De Sede DS 17 Leather Sofa Racing Green
By De Sede
Located in Munich, Bavaria
De Sede leather sofa model DS 17.
The leather is the DS club leather a thick Semianiline leather
Category
1990s Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Wood
1980s Noboru Nakamura for Ikea Poem Leather Sofa
By Noboru Nakamura
Located in Philadelphia, PA
- Measures: 75"W, 36"D, 34"H, 16"H seat, 21"H arm
- Three seat genuine leather sofa
- Designed by
Category
Vintage 1980s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Laminate
European Durlet Brown Leather Sofa Loveseat Made in Belgium
By Durlet
Located in West Hartford, CT
Handsome European Durlet brown leather sofa from Belgium. This stunning sofa combines luxurious
Category
Late 20th Century Belgian Sofas
Materials
Leather
De Sede DS2011 Black Leather Sofa
By De Sede
Located in London, GB
The De Sede DS2011 Black Leather Sofa embodies the perfect balance of modern minimalism and
Category
20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
1970's Channeled Leather Sofa by Metropolitan
By Metropolitan
Located in Dallas, TX
Handsome channeled leather sofa with chrome base by San Francisco, CA-based Metropolitan Furniture
Category
Vintage 1970s American Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
1970s Black Leather Sofa by Manufacturer Wiener Werkstätte
By Wiener Werkstätte
Located in Vilnius, LT
Black leather sofa with a beautiful patina.
This modern piece of furniture was characterized by
Category
Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
1960s Danish Leather Sofa by Hans Olsen
By Hans Olsen
Located in High Point, NC
A four-seat leather sofa created in 1960s Denmark by Hans Olsen. This elegant, yet inviting sofa
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
Kill International Leather Sofa Design by Rudolf Glatzel, 1960s
By Kill International, Rudolf Bernd Glatzel
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Black leather sofa by Rudolf Glatzel manufactured by German manufacture Kill International.
Great
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Walnut
Ludvík luxury leather sofa
Located in STRAČOV, CZ
We present to you a beautiful leather sofa that combines elegance with comfort. This piece is ideal
Category
Vintage 1970s French Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
Chrome and Leather Sofa in the Style of Le Corbusier
By Le Corbusier
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Beautiful and stylish chrome and black leather couch in the style of Le Corbusier.
Category
Vintage 1980s Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Scandinavian Mid Century Modern Black Leather Sofa
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
MID CENTURY BLACK LEATHER SOFA
This Scandinavian Mid Century Modern Black Leather Sofa is a
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
Danish Three-seater Leather Sofa by Jørgen Gammelgaard, 1970s.
By Erik Jørgensen, Jørgen Gammelgaard
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Three-seater Leather Sofa by Jørgen Gammelgaard, 1970s.
Sculptural Danish Mid-Century
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Ugo La Pietra for Busnelli Flessuosa Black and White Leather Sofa, Italy 1985
By Ugo La Pietra, Busnelli
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare leather sofa Flessuosa by Ugo La Pietra for Busnelli, Italy, 1985
Black and white leather
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
H 29.92 in W 48 in D 27.55 in
Mid-Century Cognac Leather Sofa Model ''Matador" by Aage Christiansen, Denmark
By Aage Christiansen
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-century cognac leather sofa model ''Matador" by Aage Christiansen - Denmark 1970s.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
H 29.53 in W 81.89 in D 32.29 in
Two-Seat Leather Sofa by Preben Fabricius & Jørgen Kastholm, Walter Knoll
By Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius, Walter Knoll
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Two- seat leather sofa by Preben Fabricius & Jørgen Kastholm, Walter Knoll edition.
2 sofas
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
H 29.53 in W 55.12 in D 29.53 in
Mid-Century Molinari "Fat Boy" Black Leather Sofa
By Molinari
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful, Mid-Century, thick black leather sofa by Italian acclaimed manufacturer Molinari. The
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Brown Leather Couch Bernhardt Leather Luxury Deep Seat Sofa Mint Condition
Located in Rochester, NY
Stunning vintage Bernhardt leather sofa in the style of Restoration Hardware and vintage Ralph
Category
20th Century American Sofas
Materials
Leather
Rare Blue-Grey Leather Sofa by Saporiti, 1980s
By Saporiti
Located in Schagen, NL
Striking anthracite / Dark Blue / Grey Leather sofa manufactured by Saporiti circa1980s. Its design
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
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Used Leather Sofa For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal used leather sofa for your home. Frequently made of animal skin, leather and wood, every used leather sofa was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a used leather sofa — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A used leather sofa, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern or Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made used leather sofa over the years, but those crafted by De Sede, Børge Mogensen and Fredericia are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Used Leather Sofa?
A used leather sofa can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $5,999, while the lowest priced sells for $1 and the highest can go for as much as $198,000.
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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.
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 Used Leather Sofa
- 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.
- 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, 2022Leather fire buckets were used in the earliest days of fire fighting in the 17th and 18th centuries before metal buckets became more common. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique leather fire buckets from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Saint Laurent uses smooth or grained leather in addition to exotic materials like crocodile skin. For more information on exact materials, consult the brain’s website. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a wide range of Saint Laurent leather goods from some of the world’s top boutiques.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023For belts, Hermès typically uses full-grain cow leather. This leather comes from the top layer of the hide, giving it a supple feel and lasting durability. Shop a selection of Hermès belts on 1stDibs.
- Does Givenchy use real leather?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 29, 2024Yes, Givenchy uses real leather. The French luxury fashion house uses high-quality calfskin leather for many of its bags. Over the years, Givenchy has produced matte and patent leather bags and pony skin bags made from calfskin with hair left on for a soft, textured effect. Explore a range of Givenchy bags on 1stDibs.
- Does Natuzzi use real leather?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024Yes, Natuzzi uses real leather as upholstery on its pieces. The Italian furniture maker is particularly well-known for its Protecta leather, which is genuine leather that features a protective coating to reduce the risk of staining and wear and tear. In addition to leather furniture, Natuzzi also produces sofas and chairs with natural OEKO-Tex Standard 100-certified fabrics. Shop a large collection of Natuzzi furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023No, Chanel doesn’t typically use synthetic leather. The French luxury fashion brand’s leather handbags, shoes and accessories are generally either lambskin or a type of calfskin called caviar leather. Shop a range of Chanel pieces from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024Yes, Stressless uses real leather. The luxury furniture maker produces upholstery out of several different kinds of genuine leather, all of which are carefully sourced to ensure quality. Some Stressless chairs feature microfiber upholstery instead of leather. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of Stressless chairs from some of the world's top sellers.
- What brands use ostrich leather?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Many luxury brands have used ostrich leather to produce handbags, belts, shoes and apparel. Examples include Gucci, Hermès, Prada and Louis Vuitton. Shop a selection of ostrich leather handbags, shoes and accessories from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Leather buckets were used as fire extinguishers, and were generally found in pairs. There would be a large linen bag rolled up inside for one to quickly pack belongings. Water from any nearby water source would be brought in these buckets to extinguish the fire. You can find an assortment of leather fire buckets from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022With Italian leather, you want to avoid getting the material wet. If you can, use a dry cloth or vacuum to remove dirt. For stains, use a damp cloth, but avoid chemical cleaners. Save the hassle and shop a collection of Italian leather furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021When choosing a leather sofa, it's important to consider the material's quality, especially if you're looking for an enduring item. Top-grain calfskin leather, for instance, is more durable and simpler to maintain than corrected-grain leather. Top-grain leather also softens with age and develops a unique sheen. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage leather sofas.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 6, 2024The highest-grade leather for a sofa is full-grain leather. It comes from the topmost layer of the animal hide and does not undergo any buffing or sanding. As a result, it is highly durable, has a luxurious, supple feel and shows off the beautiful natural grain pattern of genuine leather. Explore a variety of leather sofas on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024Full-grain and top-grain leather are both good quality-leathers for sofas. Full-grain leather consists of the full hide, making it durable yet supple and visually appealing. Top-grain leather is more economically priced and has the outermost layer of the hide sanded and buffed away, giving it a smoother texture and less of a visible grain. On 1stDibs, explore a wide range of leather sofas.
- Is an Italian leather sofa good?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024Yes, an Italian leather sofa is typically good. Italian leather is known for being a high-quality material that is pleasing to the eye and has a luxurious, supple feel. As a result, it can be a fine option for sofas. Keep in mind that the sturdiness and strength of the frame and the resilience of the padding and suspension systems inside of sofas also impact their quality and durability. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of leather sofas.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023Whether a leather sofa is a good investment depends on a variety of factors. The materials and quality of craftsmanship will affect how long a piece lasts, but how you care for and use it will also impact longevity. Forward-thinking design and sensuous materials are the hallmarks of 1970s-era leather seating, which feels as sexy, comfortable and radical today as it did in its heyday. Through joint research with several forward-looking furniture manufacturers into state-of-the-art industrial processes, designers of the original leather-clad beanbag chair Piero Gatti, Cesare Paolini and Franco Teodoro explored ways of employing polyurethane foam to serve as both cushion and structure, offering a whole new range of seating concepts. There is likely a leather sofa in everyone’s budget, but taking care of your investment is important. Unlike upholstery, the color of the leather sofa you choose won’t make a difference when it comes to regular maintenance. A damp cloth can be used to remove dust, for example. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of leather sofas from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs 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 ExpertDecember 4, 2023No, not all luxury brands use real leather for every bag. Although leather is the material of choice for many pieces, some brands do offer entry-level or vegan lines crafted out of synthetic leather. Luxury handbags can also feature other materials, like coated canvas or satin. Find a wide range of bags from some of the world's top boutiques on 1stDibs.
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Molly Kidd lets her affection for France shine through in a new-build home that has the character of a centuries-old villa but still feels light and fresh.