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How can you tell if a sofa is real leather?
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To tell if a sofa is real leather, run your hand along the upholstery. With real leather, you're likely to feel an uneven or bumpy underlayer due to the natural characteristics of the material. By comparison, man-made leather will usually feel perfectly smooth. The appearance of the leather can also be a giveaway. Natural leather will usually show off variations in its grain, while faux leather will typically have a regular repeated pattern. If you're still uncertain after completing an inspection yourself, consult a certified appraiser or experienced furniture dealer for assistance. Explore a large selection of leather sofas on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
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Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset Togo Brown Leather Modular Sofa, Set of 5
Located in London, GB
The iconic Togo sofa, originally designed by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset in 1973 has become a design Classic.
This five-piece modular set is incredibly versatile and can be confi...
Category
Vintage 1980s French Sectional Sofas
Materials
Leather
Set Mod. Togo Designed By Michel Ducaroy For Ligne Roset
Located in Madrid, ES
Set mod. Togo designed by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset. Upholstered in brown leather. France 70's.
Double armchair size: W 120 x D 100 x H 35 / 70 cm
Corner sofa: W 100 x D 100 x ...
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
French Togo Sofa in Black Leather by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset.
Located in Eindhoven, Noord Brabant
The Togo was designed by Michel Ducaroy in 1973 for Ligne Roset. It is the first sofa/chair ever made only of foam and leather. The Togo collection features an ergonomic design with ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Foam
De Sede DS-600 'Snake' Sectional Sofa in Light Grey Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
De Sede, Sectional sofa model ‘Snake’ DS-600, leather, Switzerland, 1972.
An amazing design by Ueli Berger, Elenora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich and Klaus Vogt for De Sede, Switzerla...
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Leather
Togo Sofa by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, 2 pieces set
Located in Porto, Porto
Togo sofa by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset. 2 pieces set: 1seater and ottoman.
Togo was designed in 1973.
2 pieces set: one seater and pouf.
The sofa is upholstered in brown leathe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Foam
White Lacquered "Saratoga" Sofas by Massimo Vignelli for Poltronova, Italy, 1964
Located in Milan, IT
Rare Saratoga sofa set by Lella and Massimo Vignelli for Saratoga.
Part of a large furniture family, these pieces feature full white lacquered surfaces ...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Sofas
Materials
Leather, Lacquer