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Having high-quality furniture in your home is a top-tier experience. Your furniture can make or break the aesthetic of your home. This includes color, shape, positioning, and of course, quality. When it comes to leather, you especially want to ensure that you are getting the highest quality available.
What is the highest grade leather for a sofa?
Do terms like “genuine leather,” “top grain,” and “full-grain” ring a bell? These terms refer to leathers obtained from various parts of animal hide. Additionally, you may have also heard the terms “full aniline” and “semi-aniline.” These refer to the dyeing process of the leather. Both of these things combined broadly constitute the overall quality of the leather.
“Grain” refers to the portion of the animal hide that the leather was taken from. “Full grain” is considered to be rare and the most expensive type of leather. Top grain comes in second, followed by genuine leather.
Top grain leather is known as the second highest grade of leather available. The outermost layer of the hide is first removed to hide imperfections and blemishes. This also reduces the toughness of the leather which makes it easier to work with and hence far more readily available than full-grain leather.
Top grain leather is also the highest grade of leather that is available for sofas and is usually available in a large variety of colors and finishes. It is made from the most desirable section of animal hide, is far more pleasing, both to the eye and for comfort, and is long-lasting.
How can I tell if my sofa is genuine leather?
Faux leather is fine if that’s what you’re going for, but if you want your sofas to last and really stand up to the wear and tear that most living rooms go through, then you definitely should invest in quality leather. But how do you know that what you’re paying for is actually what you are receiving? Here are a few tips to spot cheap leather:
- Texture – Real leather typically feels uneven to the touch with rough edges, a rich smell, and hide markings. Fat wrinkles may also cause the leather to be bumpy to the touch. Faux leather, on the other hand, tends to be completely smooth as a result of using synthetic fibers.
- Aroma – One of the first things people notice when they come in contact with leather is the rich, natural smell. Faux leather, on the other hand, usually smell chemically processed.
Why Metropolitan design furniture in Los Angeles?
If you want quality, unique, top-grain leather sofas and sectionals, your first choice should be Metropolitan Design Furniture. We offer a wide variety of styles, colors, and sizes, that will add character and improve the aesthetic of any living room.
You can also customize your sofa to fit in perfectly with your current layout and decor choices. Upgrade your living room space with the leather sofa or sectional of your dreams. With Metropolitan Design Furniture, you can count on getting the best.