Category: Fabrics

Leather Upholstered Sofas

There really is nothing nicer than a beautifully crafted leather sofa and the most famous leather sofa that remains so very popular today is the Chesterfield Sofa.  The style of sofa is steeped in history and was an ingenious design for sumptuous seating that has stood the test of time.  Chesterfields are available nowadays in all sorts of different material finishes – but it is the leather Chesterfield that remains synonymous with those early designs and that continue to add character to many homes.  There are so many leather sofas available now that is difficult to select just the right one.  Years ago leather was only available in a few colour ways but with more recent dying techniques a leather Chesterfield sofa can be created in a whole multitude of leather finishes.

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Caring For Your Leather Upholstery

Leather upholstery is long lasting, however it can be spoiled over time by dirt and oils forming on the surface. If left untreated these substances can begin to seep in and cause permanent damage to your leather chesterfield sofa. Oils and perspiration from skin and hair can leave an invisible acidic residue, and dust in an average home can contain particles of cooking oil, dirt, dead skin particles, pollen and germs. Add to this the occasional food or drink spill and you can see how genuine antique leather furniture has achieved its worn look!

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Choose Environmentally Friendly Sofas

Your choice of sofas or chairs can help protect the environment, through careful choice in material and fabric. Leather and Wood are natural products and are also the building blocks of long lasting beautiful sofas. Leather is a readily available product and comes from a renewable source. With cattle farmed in most parts of the world, it is a by-product that we can and should utilize before resorting to creating fabrics and textiles.

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Natural Sofa Designs

Here are a few ideas about how to create a natural look and feel to your living space by choosing the right colour and style for your next sofa.

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