Sometimes the best leather chairs are those that offer simple design and functionality. This type of chair is pretty basic as far as looks. It's the type of chair that is easy to kick back and relax in while reading a good book, or watching TV. You can pick it up and easily carry it to another area or room without much effort. The simple leather chair is comfortable without being flashy, and such a relaxed style of chair is a good choice for individuals who prefer a minimalist lifestyle. A Pop of Color Livens Up a Room Wondering what to do with that drab corner that needs something, but you're not sure what? A colorful leather chair can really make that corner come alive, and all it requires is finding a color that blends well with room tones. Take a look at affordable leather chairs in shades of blue and red for some interesting color ideas. Cool blue is relaxing, and warm red brings vibrancy to the room. Classic Black Leather Chair Is Subtly Sophisticated Traditional black leather chairs are popular, because you can place them in so many room settings without worrying about them looking awkwardly out of place.
A black leather chair is an easy way to add a bit of sophistication to any room. If you want a great classic living room chair, seek a leather option with a thick seat cushion and comfortable padded armrest. Choose a Showcase Chair for Impact When your budget only allows for one leather chair, you can choose a chair that offers maximum style and comfort impact for the money. The leather club chair fits squarely in this category. Club chairs are big, sturdy, and often the cushiest chair in the room. Place one of these chairs in your home, and someone is going to claim it as their own; get in the room early so you can call dibs on it. There are chairs, and then there are recliner chairs, which offer a whole other level of relaxation. While some recliners are pricey, there are many real leather recliner chairs that fall well within your furniture budget. Look for an affordable leather recliner chair that is durably made, has solid arm rests, and leans far enough back to allow you to take a nice nap.
For added comfort, scoot an ottoman underneath your legs. Opt for Faux Leather Perk up a bare space with a modern living room chair made of faux leather, which looks similar to real leather, but often costs less. Faux leather is easier to care for than genuine leather, and you can usually find some fun chair designs in this material. Many faux leather chairs are used as accent furniture, providing additional seating for the living room, dining room, or home office. They often don't have arms, but are as comfortable as any leather chair. You can also find some club and lounge chair styles made with leather alternatives. Palisades 100% Top-Grain Semi-Aniline Leather 4 Piece Set | Braxton Leather Pushback Recliner | Sophie Top-Grain Leather Sofa, Loveseat and Armchair Set | Emily Leather Chaise | Manhattan Top-Grain Leather Living Room 3-Piece Set: Reclining Sofa, Loveseat and Chair | Mavin Top-Grain Leather Sofa, Loveseat and Armchair Set | Liston Top-Grain Leather Sofa, Loveseat and Armchair Set |
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What's the difference between bonded leather and genuine leather you ask?Bonded leather -- sometimes called "reconstituted" leather or just plain "vinyl" -- is not the whole skin of an animal, but left-over pieces of hide blended together to form a seamless piece of leather material.Genuine leather is made from entire pieces of animal hide and costs much more than items made with the bonded material. It's hard to tell the difference between the two, as once an item is made with bonded leather the appearance and smell are nearly identical.However, genuine leather typically feels a bit harder to the touch, and if used for sofas, its cushions tend to have a little less give than a bonded leather cushion.Manufacturers will also use many types of coats and permanent polishes to make bonded leather appear to be the real deal.Bonded leather can be quite useful though. It gives books a fancier appearance, it makes cheap belts look expensive, and it adds a sophisticated touch to any piece of office furniture.
The bad part is that bonded leather is horrible for home sofas. It's also inexpensive and is often made of recycled materials.Plenty of consumers are attracted to the lower cost of a bonded leather couch and they're not scared away because bonded leather is in fact "real" leather, or at least it's made from small pieces of real leather. Many are sadly surprised when they realize the true difference between bonded and genuine leather is its durability, and plenty of retailers leave this important detail out just to close the sale.On Value City Furniture's website, its "Grant Graphite Leather Sofa" looks great and goes for $999. In the listing for the $599 Mason Brown Leather Sofa, one bullet point gushes: "Bonded leather allows you to enjoy the look and feel of leather - at a phenomenal price!" But look carefully at the wording in the product description: "It's 100 percent leather everywhere the body touches." However, the bullet point below says "Perfectly coordinated bonded leather on the sides and back."
Although the entire couch isn't made of bonded material, one could easily mistake it for a sofa made completely of leather.ConsumerAffairs contacted a leather and vinyl repair company called the Leather Clinic in Rockville, Md. We wanted to ask if it’s even worth buying a bonded leather sofa even though it costs less."No, no, no," said Donald a repair person, quite emphatically. "You're better off buying good leather furniture. I wouldn't buy one. It's vinyl not leather, and vinyl is material that's crushed up and doesn't last too long. Jennifer Furniture, Ashley Furniture and no-name furniture stores sell these things."Many furniture companies fail to tell consumers their bonded leather sofas actually contain very small amounts of real leather, as the percentage of actual animal hide can differ depending on the retailer or manufacturer.Many ConsumerAffairs readers say they have been duped by purchasing bonded leather furniture. There are numerous complaints about companies such as Bassett Furniture Direct, Jennifer Convertibles and Kane's Furniture, and many of the complaints contain stories of poorly-made bonded leather sofas."
Bonded leather or reconstituted leather is not really a true leather but a man-made material," said Tami of Brooklyn, N.Y. in a ConsumerAffairs posting.It's "composed of 90% to 100% leather fibers. Jennifer Convertibles should be made to use the words 'faux leather' for all furniture made with bonded leather so that the consumer is fully aware that what they are getting is not a true leather,” she said.And couches that are made of bonded leather are harder and more expensive to repair. "After its torn you can't fix it and have to reupholster it again. That's expensive", said Donald.Pat Oliver, of LP Oliver & Sons Inc., has been in the upholstery repair business for almost 50 years, and he agrees with Donald and says it may not be worth fixing a bonded leather sofa."Whatever you can do is minor and temporary, because you'll continue to sit on it and it'll always be a problem."After asking Oliver how one can repair a bonded leather sofa if they really want to, he said "You can try to match the color [with other bonded leather materials].