Custom leather furniture Leather is a natural product and will have grain and color variations depending on how it is tanned. Leather, while more durable is not indestructible, ask your salesperson regarding the characteristics of the leather you are interested in. Pure aniline leathers are the most expensive because of the rarity of the hides. However, if durability is your primary concern, you should examine a less expensive and more finished leather. There are many tanneries in Italy that produce a large quantity of upholstery grade leather, but the cows themselves come from all over the globe.
Italian leather is a misnomer.
Leather can not be woven or grown or created. It is a natural product. Very few hides meet the requirements for upholstery leather. These two factors contribute to its higher cost, but keep in mind, a good leather sofa can last up to seven times longer than most fabric sofas. Leather wears in, not out.