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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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Located in Milano, Lombardia
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Materials
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Vintage English Chesterfield Leather Tufted Sofa Oxblood Red Mid Century
Located in Tyler, TX
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Category
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Materials
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Moss Modular Sofa C001 - Leather Sequoia col. Camel (or any Leather cat. A)
By Mohdern
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Category
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Materials
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Jean Gillon Paddle Sofa Leather For Probel, 1960
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Located in Vienna, AT
Paddel sofa by Jean Gillon for Probel, in leather and wood
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Located in Brooklyn, NY
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Rare Oscar Niemeyer Rosewood
ON
Sofa for Hotel SESC Rio de Janeiro, c 1980
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An exceptionally rare and historically important three-seat sofa designed by Oscar Niemeyer for the Hotel SESC in Rio de Janeiro. This set comprises the sculptural 'ON' sofa accompan...
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Materials
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