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What is real leather furniture called?
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What real leather furniture is called varies. Sometimes, you may simply see it referred to as "genuine leather." Other terms that indicate a sofa's upholstery is real leather include "full-grain leather" and "top-grain leather." Bonded leather means that the upholstery consists of genuine leather scraps mounted on a synthetic backing. If you see words like "vegan leather," "man-made leather," "PVC," "synthetic leather" or "faux leather," the upholstery is not real leather. Shop a diverse assortment of leather sofas on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024
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Gerard van den Berg 'Oslo' 3-Seat Leather Sofa for Montis, 1970s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Oslo sofa, designed by Gerard van den Berg for Dutch manufacturer Montis in the 1970s, pairs an architectural oak platform frame with a large, organicall...
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Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Oak
Mid Century Modern brown Leather 3 seat Sofa round Legs Sigurd Ressell Norway
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century Scandinavian modern brown leather 3 seat sofa on ball casters. Beautiful brown soft leather is soft and shows signs of use and fading/patina but broken in nicely. Great l...
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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
A Magnificent Early 20th Century Leather Chesterfield Sofa
Located in Hastings, GB
A Magnificent Early 20th Century Leather Chesterfield Sofa
This is one of the finest, original, leather Chesterfields we have seen, you simply just don’t see original, leather Chest...
Category
Early 20th Century French Georgian Sofas
Materials
Leather
1970s Post Modern Leather Chair by Intertime Switzerland
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Gorgeous post modern leather chair by Hans Eichenberger for Intertine, Switzerland. Although designed and manufactured in Switzerland, the sofa give off a very Italian vibe. The so...
Category
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Finn Juhl for France & Søn ‘Japan’ Sofa in Teak and Cognac Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Finn Juhl for France & Søn, 'Japan' sofa, model ‘137/3’, teak, brass, reupholstered in leather, Denmark, designed in 1957
In the 'Japan' series by Finn Juhl, crafted for France ...
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
Custom Curved Kidney Sofa in Camel Mohair with Castanho Leather Shell
By JLC
Located in New York, NY
This custom curved kidney sofa combines soft organic geometry with refined material contrast. The sculptural silhouette is defined by a continuous wraparound backrest and flowing kid...
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2010s Portuguese Organic Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Leather, Mohair, Wood
