Which leather?

Which leather should I choose for my new sofa?

It is difficult for laypeople to find their way through the jungle of leather types, the choice is huge and the advice in furniture stores is often poor.

It is extremely important to find out about the advantages and disadvantages of the different types of leather BEFORE buying a leather sofa.

Which leather for my sofa?

It is difficult for laypeople to find their way through the jungle of the many types of leather, the selection is large and the advice in furniture stores is often poor. It is therefore extremely important to find out about the advantages and disadvantages of the different types of leather BEFORE buying a leather sofa.

Everyday habits are crucial

What will your everyday sofa life look like? Can you romp, eat and drink on the sofa and can your pets join you? If so, you should opt for a robust, easy-care pigmented smooth leather.

A student flat share on a tight budget might be better off with a model made of artificial leather.

And real leather lovers who like soft, natural leather with a light patina will appreciate the soft, open-pored pure aniline, but are also aware of its price and need for care.

Which leather should I choose for my sofa?

What you should consider when choosing leather

What should you consider when buying leather furniture?

Think carefully about your decision

Unfortunately, we experience time and again that the advice given when buying leather furniture in furniture stores is not satisfactory. Many salespeople have only half-knowledge about leather and are therefore unable to make optimal customer-specific recommendations.

Ask yourself the following questions before making a purchase decision.

What does your everyday sofa life look like?

- Is the sofa used “for living” or is it rather spared? Do people eat and drink on it? Are pets allowed on it?

- Is it placed directly next to a sunny window or protected from light?

- Are you prepared to carry out regular, preventative maintenance or do you only react in the event of an acute stain?

Furniture manufacturer

Ask the manufacturer of the furniture: Renowned German upholstered furniture manufacturers (e.g. ROLF BENZ, COR, Koinor, W.Schillig, etc.) generally also use high-quality leather.

Upholstered furniture manufactured in the Far East often uses “visually embellished” but inferior quality leather.

Precise leather information

As the buyer, you have the right to be informed of the exact leather designation, the type of leather (in accordance with DIN 68871) and other properties. Ask for all this legally required information BEFORE you buy to make sure that you have the type of leather you want. Have. The information “price class 1 leather” will not help you in the event of a warranty claim.

Leather / artificial leather

Check beforehand whether ALL surfaces of the sofa are really made of genuine leather.

There are also models in the lower price range where, for example, only the seats are made of real leather, while other parts are covered with artificial leather.

Taste and budget

Last but not least, the choice of leather type is a question of personal taste and budget.

The finer the type of leather, the more expensive (and unfortunately the more maintenance-intensive).

Everyday sofa life is crucial

What will your everyday sofa life look like? Can you romp, eat and drink on the sofa and can your pets join you? If so, you should opt for a robust, easy-care pigmented smooth leather. A student flat share on a tight budget might be better off with a model made of artificial leather. And real leather lovers who like soft, natural leather with a light patina will appreciate the soft, open-pored pure aniline, but are also aware of its price and need for care.

What will your everyday sofa look like?

Family friendly

The sofa is the center of family life. This is where we romp, chill out, eat and drink. And the beloved four-legged friends are also allowed on it.

Then pigmented smooth leather is the right choice, as it is extremely robust, hard-wearing and easy to care for.

PIGMENTED SMOOTH LEATHER

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Do you want soft, comfortable leather and are you prepared to clean and care for it regularly?

Then we recommend semi-aniline. It is almost natural and yet suitable for everyday use. With the right care products

Semi aniline

For leather lovers

Do you love natural, warm and sensual leather? Are you prepared to clean and care for it regularly?

Then you should consider a pure aniline. The finest type of leather, but unfortunately also the most sensitive.

Pure aniline