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Types of Leather

Published by natasha.jones July 7th, 2008 in Leather Bar Stools. 0 Comments

It is amazing the different types of leather or imitation leather that is used to cover a wide range of furniture including bar stools, dining chairs, sofa’s and casual furniture , here is a quick run down on the various different types of leather and what their main qualities are. This page goes from full grain leather which is the highest quality leather do faux leather which is a man made synthetic material.

Full Grain Leather

Full grain leather is made from premium raw material, top skin that has not been touched up to cover imperfections. Also called Aniline or Semi-aniline if it has been dyed this leather is full of natural characteristics it is a popular upholstery choice. Carrying a distinctive smell, the soft yet strong texture is hard wearing and will age well to look more attractive over time, making it an ideal choice for home furnishings.

Full grain leather is often available with an aniline or semi-aniline finish. The aniline finish is created when the leather is submerged in a transparent dye, this colours the leather all the way through without loosing the natural grain. The semi-aniline finish is similar to the aniline except for a thin layer of protective coating that helps prevent stains.

A very popular choice for upholstery, although it comes with a much higher price tag than any other leather type. It is an attractive finish for products such as bar stools, chairs, sofas etc.

Pros
  • Real leather
  • Often treated to help prevent stains
  • Leather smell
  • Hard Wearing
  • Becomes more attractive over time
  • Contains natural characteristics
Cons
  • Most expensive leather option

Split Leather

This refers to a piece of leather that has been split from the skin of the hide. Depending on the thickness of the hide it can often be split down further. This type of leather can be more fragile than the full grain leather, but is often treated to make it more hard wearing.

Split leathers can often have a pattern embossed or be buffed to create a suede.

Pros
  • Real leather
  • Often treated to be more hard wearing
  • Cheaper than genuine leather
Cons
  • Thinner than full grain leather
  • Surface more fragile than full grain leather
  • Can be damaged by liquid if not treated

Suede also known as Nubuck or Buffed Leather

This is created by either removing the grain, or by means of a splitting operation between the hide and skin, where the grain and drop split are separated. This leather is normally buffed and brushed to create a soft fuzzy surface.

Suede can be cheaper than full grain leather, as several pieces of suede can be divided down from one drop split, whereas there is only one top grain per skin.

This leather can be hard to protect and will damage easily when it comes in contact with liquid.

This is not a popular choice for contract or domestic products to be upholstered in, due to it’s fragile nature.

Pros
  • Real leather
  • Soft surface
  • Cheaper than full grain leather
Cons
  • Hard to protect
  • Damages easily by liquid
  • Surface is more fragile than split leather
  • Wears easily

Regenerated Leather

Unlike real untreated leather, regenerated leather has a completely smooth texture. This finish is produced when the leather goes through a manufacturing process that compresses the fibres. Another popular choice for contract markets, particularly commercial seating for bars and restaurants.

Pros
  • Hard wearing
  • Strong
  • Smooth matt finish
  • Cheaper than genuine leather
Cons
  • Not classed as real leather
  • Smooth matt finish

Bicast leather also known as coated leather

This leather uses a low grade or regenerated leather, which then has a thick layer of polyurethane applied to it. This coating makes the material strong and highly durable, perfect for constant use, particularly for commercial bar stools, chairs and other products that may be upholstered.

Pros
  • Has a thin layer of leather
  • Protected against liquid spills
  • Strong
  • Hard wearing
  • Cheaper than genuine leather
Cons
  • Leather has a smooth plastic finish due to coating
  • Not classed as real leather

Please Note : Do not use normal leather creams on the top surface as it has a high polyurethane finish.

Faux Leather

It can be hard to tell the difference between real leather and a man-made leather imitation as they have similar textures and qualities. However, because it is made from synthetic materials, faux leather is more durable making it ideally suited for bar stools and dining chairs etc, used in the commercial market.

Pros
  • Hard wearing
  • Similar look and feel to genuine leather
  • Not damaged by liquid
  • Generally the cheapest type of leather
Cons
  • Not genuine leather

Leather Bar stools for sale

We at Danetti have put a lot of time and effort into selecting a wide range of leather furniture and stools that we offer for sale at a great price. If you are looking to buy any leather bar stools, please take a look at our selection of leather bar stools.

The Right Colour for Your Leather Bar Stool

Published by natasha.jones July 7th, 2008 in Leather Bar Stools. 0 Comments

When it comes to choosing the right colour leather for your bar stools, a strong factor in the decision will be the environment you put these leather stools in to. Nowadays there are a whole host of leather colours and options available to the consumer, not to mention the different types of leathers on the market. I have put the leather options available under the following headings :

Classic Leather Colours

This would be black and white leather, whether it is in faux leather, regenerated leather or genuine leather, these are the two most popular choices. This is because between the two of them they will suit practically any environment, you really can’t go too wrong with these colour leathers for your bar stool. If you don’t want to be very adventurous, these are the best choice for you.

Black leather is the most popular choice because it is so convenient for a kitchen or home as marks will not show up so readily. Obviously white leather will require more care, but if you opt for a leather bar stool that has been treated you can clean the surface with a damp cloth.

Please be aware that white leather is not a good choice for a cream kitchen these two colours do not work well together, and on a lesser scale having black leather bar stools in a brown (colour, not wood) kitchen does not work that well.

Leather Colours Rising in Popularity

Other colour leathers worth considering for your home are brown, red and cream. These three colours are becoming increasingly popular with consumers, when it comes to modern and contemporary furniture. Unlike the classic leathers, these colours may differ substantially from stool to stool, due to the great number of variations in these colours. You may also find differences between leather types for the same stool, these are due to the dying process.

When choosing a leather to match an existing colour within your home it is often worth getting a sample, where possible, so that you know the bar stools will match or compliment each other.

Adventurous Leather Colours

Nowadays there are a whole range of leather colours available to the bar stool consumer. However, if you are looking for more unusual colour you will find the range of leather bar stools available to you, will be greatly reduced, but they are out there.

These leather finishes are really designed to fit certain environments they are particularly popular within commercial business, such as bars, restaurants etc.

We have a range of faux leather bar stools that are available in colours such as blue, green, yellow, orange and even metallic leather options (all options are special order). Examples of our leather bar stools available are:

The Spartan bar stool and The Nino Bar Stool and The Orla Bar Stool

The Spartan bar stool The Nino bar stool The Orla bar stool.

Two Tone Leather Colours

This is an unusual option for most leather bar stools, but there are a small number that are upholstered in two different coloured leathers.

The Gabello gas lift bar stool

The Gabello Bar Stool is one such stool. It even has the option to allow you to choose the two colours it is upholsetered in. You are able to choose the leather colour and type, for upholstery on both the seat and back, and you can choose to have the same colour for both but this stool really shines when to different colours are chosen.

If you are not after leather bar stools there are plaenty of other bar stool finishes available such as microfibre, patterned material, wood/veneer, plastic etc the list is vast, but we at Danetti have one of the biggest ranges available on the web.

Leather bar stools at Danetti

Danetti has a wide range of leather stools avalable to buy on their website,  if you are looking for a traditional black leather stool or some funky pink number then please take a look at the wide range of leater bar stools on offer