Think You Know Your Leather?

Real Leather Vs Dupes

a collaboration with

Tips to Identify the Differences →

Get Swatch Samples

Some companies provide swatch samples for you to bring home. Use it to do the test at home.

Request Here

Wrinkles Test

Real leather tends to wrinkle more naturally when pressed, a little like skin. Dupes may form stiffer creases or look too flat and uniform.

Watch Now

Burn Test

Genuine leather singes slightly and smells like burnt hair. Once the flame is out, it stops burning.

Watch Now

Edge Peel Test

The edge of genuine leather is more integrated and resilient. It may scuff slightly but it typically won't peel apart in layers like Bonded Leather.

Watch Now

Back Scratch Test

The back of genuine leather is stronger, more cohesive with a natural fibre structure. It is far less likely to fray or shed fibres like Bonded leather.

Watch Now

Understanding the Types of "Leather"

Genuine Leather

Real leather is made from animal hide, which means every piece carries its own natural character. Over time, real leather can soften and develop a richer look with use.

Leather content: 100%

Bonded Leather

It looks convincing on first glance, but it's made by combining leftover leather fibres with synthetic binders and coating to look like leather.

Leather content: 30% to 40% leather + 60% plastic and glue

Synthetic Leather

A man-made material (aka performance leather) designed to imitate the look of real leather. It is less breathable and does not age the same way as genuine leather.

Leather content: 0%

Which layer of Genuine Leather are you getting?

Which layer of genuine leather is used on your sofa?

Genuine Leather

Genuine leather is a broad, generic term for real leather made from animal hide. Its quality can vary, but it generally offers a natural feel, better breathability, and greater durability that synthetic or bonded leather when properly cared for.

Slide right to read about Top Grain Leather →

Which layer of genuine leather is used on your sofa?

Top Grain Leather

The outermost layer of the hide is known as top grain leather. This is the strongest and most durable part, commonly used in quality furniture and leather products.

In collaboration with Grouppo Mastrotto, Italy Master Tannery, Cellini leather is crafted with genuine Top Grain Leather, offering the comfort and quality of real leather with a refined finish made for modern living.

Slide right to read about the Split Leather →

Which layer of genuine leather is used on your sofa?

Split Leather

Once the top grain layer is removed, the layer underneath is called split leather. It is usually used for small leather goods like wallets and belts.

Slide right to read about the Split Leather →