If you…
Just like fabric, leather can fade with the effects of sunlight. Place furniture at least 30cm away from direct heat sources to prevent it from drying out.
- Want a surface that’s easy to look after
- Has a soft, supple, natural finish
Just like fabric, leather can fade with the effects of sunlight. Place furniture at least 30cm away from direct heat sources to prevent it from drying out.
GOOD TO KNOW
Leather is a natural product, so there are natural characteristics on each leather hide used to make our sofas – these could be things like brand marks, slight colour variants or wrinkles. A large sofa could be made with as many as four hides, but we have strict guidelines to make sure any noticeable marks aren’t in a prominent place. It also means that no two pieces will be exactly the same.
There are a number of different types and qualities of leather upholstery, described below:
Leather is a natural product, so there are natural characteristics on each leather hide used to make our sofas – these could be things like brand marks, slight colour variants or wrinkles. A large sofa could be made with as many as four hides, but we have strict guidelines to make sure any noticeable marks aren’t in a prominent place. It also means that no two pieces will be exactly the same.
There are a number of different types and qualities of leather upholstery, described below:
Aniline leather
- Dyed to colour and has either received a thin, clear lacquer or no coating finish at all
- The original leather is showcased at its best; natural blemishes or marks only enhance the stylishly rustic finish
- Colour variation will be a feature, and areas of the upholstery will develop further variation with time
Semi aniline leather
- All the natural beauty of aniline but with the addition of a thin surface coating
- Achieves an unprocessed look, while the thin protective layer helps offer a little more serviceability
- Natural marks, lines and scars will be present along with variances in shading and texture individual to each piece
- Delicate surface coating may mark or scratch, but doesn’t affect durability and enhances the unique appearance
Full grain/corrected grain pigmented leather
- While natural characteristics may be noticeable, this leather has an embossed decorative grain pattern with a consistent appearance
- Improved durability and resistance to soiling
- Produced in a range of colours
- Corrected grain leather has its top surface abraded and then printed to give a uniform texture – perfect if you like a sleek, flawless finish
Antique appearance / waxy leather
- Milling process opens the wax to purposefully crack the leather and enhance the antique appearance
- Develops a ‘lived-in’, heritage-inspired look over time
- Lighter areas will be evident on the arms and are more obvious on leathers with waxy finishes
- Natural shade variation, markings and scars will be evident to enhance the character
- Waxy leathers will mark and scratch during use, which adds even more personality to each piece
Buffalo leather
- Hides have deep pores and a defined textural finish
- Luxuriously supple and soft feel
Bonded leather fibre
- Man-made material composed of 80% to 100% leather fibres
- Material which looks similar, or identical, to genuine leather for a minimal cost