Natural beauty
Leather is a timeless and beautiful natural material that changes and patinas beautifully over time. And every piece is unique. Together with solid wood, leather is one of the leading, classic elements of our Scandinavian design heritage – an iconic and quality-conscious material that will last for generations.
For us, traceability is an important part of responsible design, and we work with our suppliers to achieve 100% transparency across all supply chains, so we can track the journey from raw material to your living room. All leather that we use either comes from Europe or Australia, which not only ensures that the leather is of the best quality, but also that it comes from areas where animal welfare is imposed by law.
Our skilled manufacturers quality control the leather to ensure both uniformity and quality. In addition, both Quattro Traceable and Austin Nubuck are certified according to LEATHER STANDARD by OEKO-TEX®, which ensures that they comply with limit values for ingredients that are harmful to health – which often go far beyond national and international requirements.
Sydney Traceable is an exclusive, traceable aniline leather from Italy, with a classic and timeless feel. The natural and untreated surface gives the leather a beautiful and vibrant expression with fine variations in structure and colour – a testament to the natural quality of aniline leather is known for. The soft and comfortable surface structure will only become more beautiful over the years and patinate as only a quality natural leather can.
Specifications
Type: aniline
Patinates beautifully over time
Light fastness: 3
Origin: Italy
Quattro Traceable is a traceable quality leather from European cattle. The leather has a natural look, but the light surface treatment gives it a closed surface, and is therefore more durable and resistant than aniline and nubuck leather. Perfect for those who want the beautiful, natural look of leather, but want something that is not too delicate and easy to clean. For the same reason, it will not patinate like aniline leather or nubuck.
Specifications
Type: surface-treated leather
Resistant to wear and stains
Light fastness: 4-5
LEATHER STANDARD by OEKO-TEX®
Origin: Germany
Austin is a luxurious and irresistibly soft nubuck leather. Nubuck means that it is an aniline leather where the outside is lightly buffed to achieve the velvety surface that resembles suede – but where the strength of the full-grain leather is retained. The natural and breathable quality means that there will be beautiful variations in the structure and colours of the leather. The soft and supple surface is more sensitive to light, heat and stains, and over time will have a beautiful, classic patina. Austin Nubuck is Gold Rated by LWG, which means that the manufacturer is particularly good at taking into account environmental considerations, traceability and working conditions.
Specifications
Type: nubuck leather
Patinates beautifully over time
Light fastness: 3
LEATHER STANDARD by OEKO-TEX®
Gold Rated by Leather Working Group
Origin: Slovakia
A living material
Leather is a natural material and can therefore be affected by the room it is in – heat, cold, moisture and light can affect how your leather will patinate. On the other hand, with the right love and care, leather will stay beautiful for generations to come.
When you receive your leather furniture, the leather will feel relatively tight. As it is a stretchy natural material, it will give and form natural folds when used. This typically occurs within the first month, depending on use.
Leather is broken down by fat and liquid in the same way as fabric, so avoid spilling liquid or crumbs with fatty foods. Never use washing-up liquid or other cleaning agents on leather.
For Sydney Traceable, we recommend leather protection and our nourishing leather cream – gathered together in our leather care kit .
For Austin Nubuck, we recommend our velour & nubuck brush followed by leather protection. Avoid applying water and leather cream to nubuck.
For Quattro Traceable leather we recommend our leather cleaner, leather cream or the whole leather care set. Quattro leather is a surface-treated leather and is therefore more durable and robust than e.g. Austin or Sydney.
It’s a good idea to start by giving your furniture leather protection, to make sure it stays beautiful for years and will patinate properly. Repeat the treatment a couple of times a year, or as needed, and usethe care products that suit your leather type on an ongoing basis.
Continuously clean your furniture with a lint-free cloth moistened with demineralised water. Avoid using water on nubuck – just use a dry cloth or our nubuck brush.
Can be used on all types of leather and will not change the surface, breathability or appearance of the leather. The protection acts as an invisible film, which reinforces the leather.
Designed to clean and wash the leather and to enhance its natural qualities over time. The cleaner can be used on all leather types, except suede and nubuck, and should be followed by leather cream.
Recommended for maintenance of all leather types, except suede and nubuck, and contains nourishing vitamins and nutrients that ensure that the leather’s softness and natural properties and appearance are preserved. Regular treatment significantly reduces scratches, drying out and bleaching.
We recommend that you repeat the treatment four times a year, or regularly as needed whenever the leather appears dull or dry.
Step-by-step
Not sure how to use your care product and how often you should repeat the care? Watch the how-to video on caring for leather here and learn how to use your care product.
A sofa should be able to do something very special and be tailor-made for you. That’s why all our sofa designs are designed by renowned designers, made in Europe from the finest materials and made to last for generations. All supplemented by beautiful handcrafted details and immaculate stitching, so each sofa is as beautiful inside as out.
All our upholstery fabrics can be purchased by the metre. Unleash your creativity and design your own curtains, rugs and cushions to make your home truly personal. Light, airy curtains, the perfect linen tablecloth for your dining table, or inviting sofa cushions in soft bouclé. Only your imagination sets the limits.