Leather & Faux Leather Sofas

Leather or faux leather?

Genuine leather develops a patina and lasts for years with care; faux leather costs less and wipes clean easily. Our guide to fabric vs leather compares them with fabric upholstery.

What do full-grain, full-aniline and pure-aniline mean?

Full-grain leather keeps the hide's natural outer surface, the strongest and longest-lasting part. Aniline leather is dyed through without a heavy surface coating, so it feels soft and shows the natural grain; pure-aniline has the least finish of all and develops the richest patina, but it also marks more easily. Protected leathers and faux leather resist spills best. Every type, including PU, bonded and vegan leather, is explained in types of leather.

Full-grain vs top-grain leather: what is the difference?

Full-grain leather keeps the complete outer layer of the hide, natural marks included, so it is the most durable and develops a patina. Top-grain leather has that surface lightly sanded and then finished, which makes it more uniform and more stain-resistant, but it is a little less breathable and ages less richly.

Is a leather couch good with pets?

Pet hair doesn't cling to leather and most spills wipe off, but claws can scratch it, and scratches show most on aniline leather. Faux leather resists stains but can puncture. See pet-friendly sofas for other options.

Caring for leather

Dust it weekly, wipe spills at once and condition genuine leather every 6–12 months. Our guide on how to clean a leather couch covers each leather type, stains and what not to use. Shopping by color? See brown couches. Only want faux? See faux leather couches.

Delivery and returns

Every sofa ships to all 50 states for a flat $20 by curbside delivery, and most orders arrive within 5–10 business days. If it is not right, you have 30 days from delivery to return it for free. See our shipping policy and returns policy.