Leather upholstery

If you…

Want a surface that’s easy to look after
Has a soft, supple, natural finish

Then opt for leather upholstery. Depending on the finish, it’s resistant to soiling and you can remove dust with a slightly damp cloth.

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:

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