Leather Expressions

The Dangers of Buying Full Grain Leather Furniture Online

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buy full grain leather furniture onlineYou’ve probably seen articles floating around Facebook with titles like “15 Photos that Prove Buying your Prom Dress Online is a Bad Idea” or “Biggest Online Shopping Regrets.” They’re usually filled with pictures of what the product was supposed to look like compared with the ridiculously disappointing results. While these articles provide a good laugh, they also raise an important point. Some things are too important to buy online. So if buying clothes online is risky, why would you buy full grain leather furniture online?

Four Important Reasons to Avoid Online Furniture Sales

Deceptive Marketing Methods. Many companies advertise their furniture as 100% real leather. This label can be applied to all kinds of leather grades, including scrap leather that’s been pieced together with chemical adhesives. You need to read the fine print to know the truth. Or, go to business you can trust.

A Chance to Try Before You Buy. We cannot oversell this one. If you choose full grain leather furniture it can last up to 15 or 20 years. You’re looking for decades of comfort not backaches. Testing out the furniture in person lets you make your best investment.

Real People to Answer Your Real Questions. Leather Expressions is the home of the leather experts. Our team has a combined average of 25 years experience in the leather furniture business and it is our priority to help you make the wisest decision for your home. Every family is different, so whether you have an active or relaxed home we can point you to the sofa most suited for your lifestyle.

Guaranteeing the “Perfect Fit” for Your Home. You can find the most comfortable full grain leather sofa in the world, but it needs to fit your living room. Viewing measurements online can help, but nothing beats seeing it in person.

Discover Full Grain Leather Furniture — In Person!

Experience full grain leather furniture for yourself. Skip the online stores and visit the Leather Expressions showroom! We are located at 927 Bethlehem Pike in Colmar, PA. If you have questions or concerns about the furniture buying process, please call 215-631-1500 to speak to our expert team.

Beware of “100 Percent Leather” Furniture

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100 percent leather furnitureWhen you go shopping for new leather furniture, you’ll find a lot labeled as “genuine leather” or “100 percent leather” but huge discrepancies in price and quality. Unfortunately, most companies can get away with hiding the details in the fine print. If you’re looking for 100 percent leather furniture — as in the real deal, Leather Expressions can help. All of our products are 100% top grain leather, the highest quality leather available.

Everything You Need to Know about “Real” Leather

Watch out for deceptive labeling. This is where things can get tricky. Keep your eye out for terms like “bonded leather,” “corrected grain,” “P.U. leather,” or “bi-cast leather.” While all of these contain scraps of real leather, they are actually low quality imitations with short lifespans. Another helpful hint: if something is priced significantly cheaper than a trustworthy brand, it’s probably too good to be true.

Pay attention to leather grades. Thankfully, there’s already a helpful hierarchy of leather grades that lets you know where to find good quality products. Lower leather grades are cheaper for manufacturers to use and it’s difficult to know the amount of organic leather material vs. chemical. High quality leather grades are exclusively used to create high end products.

Never settle for less than top grain. Top Grain leather is the best furniture investment you can make. While lower grade leather furniture lasts around five years, top grain leather furniture can last fifteen to twenty years. Leather Expressions has top grain leather options that will suit any home from maximum protection leather, to performance leather, to natural leather.

Leather Expressions makes it easy to find. Leather Expressions stocks trusted brands dealing in exclusively top grain leather. We provide various color and style options, so you can tailor your new furniture perfectly to your living space.

Come See the Leather Expressions Showroom!

Swing by Leather Expressions to experience the quality of 100 percent top grain leather furniture in person. Our luxurious showroom is located 927 Bethlehem Pike in Colmar, PA. You can contact Leather Expression with our online form or by calling 215-631-1500.

What’s Aniline Leather?

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What’s Aniline LeatherEvery home has its own unique sense of style and one of the best things about leather furniture is its ability to fit in with all aesthetics. Whether your living room has a contemporary or rustic vibe, the perfect leather sofa is out there. If you’re looking for the ideal match for your home, your first question should be: what’s aniline leather?

All About Aniline Leather

If you’ve heard this word before, you know it’s a chemical compound. Skip over the overly scientific stuff and you have an organic base used to make dyes. What does this have to do with leather furniture? Everything.

Aniline dye is able to color the leather without out producing a synthetic looking top coat of paint. It leaves all of the natural beauty and integrity of the leather in place. This means that it can only be used with the most high quality leather grades. Go with a lower quality leather and all the surface blemishes will be left in plain sight.

Explore Natuzzi Editions

If you’re looking for a pop of color, Natuzzi Editions is one of our first recommendations. They are one of the top brands available and have an incredibly versatile selection. With sofas, ottomans, recliners, and customizable sectionals, they truly are the best option for finding a good fit for your home. Not to mention, they have about 80 different leather colors to choose from. All on top grain leather of course. You can be assured that with Natuzzi you are never compromising style for longevity.

Leather Expressions has been a long time supplier of Natuzzi Editions, doing all we can to bring you luxurious Italian-crafted leather at a fair price. We work directly with our manufacturers so we can cut the cost of the middleman and provide the most affordable prices in the nation. Our promise to you is that we have the lowest prices on our brands every day.

We’ve Got Your Perfect Match!

Swing by Leather Expressions for high quality furniture at affordable prices. You can find our extensive showroom at 927 Bethlehem Pike, Colmar, PA. For questions regarding our store, leather quality, aftercare, or what’s in stock, please call 215-631-1500.

How to Pick the Perfect Leather Accent Chair

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Leather accent chairsLeather accent chairs are all the rage right now and it’s no surprise to Leather Expressions. They’re comfortable, durable, stylistically versatile, and come in just about every color you can think of. If you’re looking for a new leather accent chair, check out some of our favorite styles.

Three of Our Favorite Leather Accent Chairs

Stressless London – A Swingin’ Armchair by Stressless by Ekornes. This chair is the perfect addition to your home office. Inspired by mid century modern 60s style, this office chair was designed to be just as comfortable as a recliner. Stressless by Ekornes works hard to ensure that all of their furniture is ergonomically designed for your ultimate relaxation. If you love it, it also comes with a rotating star base that makes it the perfect accent piece for your living room.

The Kendall by Barcalounger. This classy and timeless recliner will be your new favorite spot to kick back and relax. The sophisticated button tufting, leather upholstery, and hand carved wooden legs (with a mahogany finish) will fit perfectly in your study or formal living room. It comes in eight different leather colors, allowing you to perfectly tailor it to your living space.

 

The Cortina by IMG Comfort. This gorgeous chair comes with a stylish freestanding foot stool. It features an adjustable headrest, a swivel, three seat height, foot stool height adjustability, and full reclining abilities. This is a favorite because of how customizable it is. One of the main hallmarks of nordic design is their use of wooden architecture; meaning you get to choose from a variety of finishes. In addition, they have nearly twenty different colors of top grain leather to choose from.

Find Your New Favorite Accent Chair at Leather Expressions

Swing by Leather Expressions at 927 Bethlehem Pike in Colmar, PA, to find the perfect accent chair for your home. Take this as your opportunity to try out the leather furniture and experience the difference in person. If you have any questions or want to speak with a leather expert, please contact us via our online form or by calling 215-631-1500.

What is Protected Leather?

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At Leather Expressions, we understand the importance of choosing the perfect living room furniture for your home. There are so many factors that go into your decision: style, size, price, color and more. One factor people sometimes overlook, however, is longevity.

what is protected leatherIf you’re buying top-grain leather furniture, you’re already making a decision in favor of longevity. Your beautiful sofa should last well over a decade, so you can be sure you’re getting the most bang for your buck. But if you want to take it a step further and ensure your leather really lasts, it’s best to opt for protected leather.

In this post, learn about protected leather and other options for leather furniture that stands the test of time.

3 Long-Lasting Leather Options for Your Home

Maximum Protection Leather
This option is for high-energy families. If your living room is a busy place where your kids and pets play, we recommend maximum protection leather, which is specially processed to be resistant to liquids, scratches, sunlight, and daily wear and tear. Both gorgeous and durable, this leather will be beautiful for years to come.

Performance Leather
Performance leather has a light protective finish that allows the leather’s natural features to shine while keeping it safe from stains. Despite the protective finish, this leather maintains its softness. Performance leather is best suited to families who want peace of mind that their leather furniture will age gracefully without having to treat it gently.

Natural Leather
Natural leather endures minimal processing to best showcase its innate qualities. Incredibly soft to the touch, it will develop a beautiful patina it ages. It may need some looking after, but with proper care, it will remain the elegant living room furniture you hoped it would be.

Not Sure What’s Best for Your Home? Talk to the Experts!

Swing by our showroom or call 215-631-1500 to speak with our leather experts. Our team’s extensive experience can help you choose a sofa that’s a perfect fit for your lifestyle. Leather Expressions is located 927 Bethlehem Pike in Colmar, PA.

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