Leather for sofas and couches

Leather for sofas and couches

Upholstery-grade whole hides in four lines: Classic, Premium, Distressed and Antique Distressed. In stock and shipped from New York, with free US shipping.

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How much you need

Planning ranges by piece

  • Ottoman or bench20-35 sq ft · 1 hide
  • Armchair45-65 sq ft · 1-2 hides
  • Loveseat, 2-seat60-90 sq ft · 2 hides
  • Sofa, 3-seat90-130 sq ft · 2-3 hides
  • Sectional, 4-5 seat150-220 sq ft · 4-5 hides
  • Tufted or ChesterfieldAdd 20-30% for buttoning

These are planning ranges, not quotes. Every frame is a different size, so your upholsterer's yardage figure is the real number - ask for it before you order. Convert their yardage to hides below.

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Specifications

What you are buying

  • FormatWhole hide, uncut, in a natural irregular shape. About 45 sq ft (Classic, Distressed) or 50 sq ft (Premium, Antique Distressed).
  • Thickness1.0–1.2 mm (Classic, Distressed), 1.2–1.4 mm (Antique Distressed), 1.3–1.5 mm (Premium)
  • TannageChrome tanned
  • FinishFull aniline (Classic, Premium) or waxed protective (Distressed, Antique Distressed)
  • Cutting allowancePlan 10-15% waste. A hide is not a rectangle.
  • Dye lotsOrder every hide for one piece in the same order
  • ShippingIn stock and shipped from New York, rolled and boxed. Free shipping within the US.

Doing a whole living room, or a run of frames?Bulk pricing on qualifying hide orders, net terms for approved trade accounts, custom die cuts for repeat panels, and NYC sourcing appointments if you want to pull hides in person.

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Questions

Before you order

How many hides do I need for a 3-seat sofa?
Most 3-seat sofas take 90-130 sq ft, which is two to three whole hides. Frame depth, arm style and cushion count move that number, so order against your upholsterer's yardage figure rather than a chart.
How thick are your upholstery hides?
Between 1.0 and 1.5 mm (3–4 oz). Classic and Distressed are 1.0–1.2 mm, Antique Distressed is 1.2–1.4 mm, and Premium is the thickest at 1.3–1.5 mm.
What is the difference between Classic and Premium?
Classic is a corrected grain with a fine, even pebble, 1.0–1.2 mm and about 45 sq ft. Premium is full grain with a natural pebble, thicker at 1.3–1.5 mm and about 50 sq ft. Both have a full aniline finish.
Will the color match between hides?
Leather is dyed in lots and natural hides vary. Order every hide for one piece at the same time so they come off the same lot, and ask your upholsterer to lay them out before cutting.
Can I see and feel it first?
Order the swatch ring. Every upholstery-grade whole hide article is on it, with a QR code on each tag so you can reorder the exact one from your phone.
Do you work with upholstery shops and designers?
Yes. Bulk pricing on qualifying hide orders, net terms for approved trade accounts, and NYC sourcing appointments if you want to pull hides in person.

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