Room & Board Leathers

Learn more about our luxurious upholstery leathers and discover which one is right for you.

Our Top-grain Leathers

All of our leathers are top-grain European hides, which is the highest quality available for upholstered furniture. Some hides are also full-grain, meaning they are minimally treated for natural beauty.

Full-aniline Finish

Dyed all the way through the hide
Minimally processed
Prominent natural markings and color variations
Develops a beautiful patina over time

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Semi-aniline Finish

Dyed all the way through the hide
Treated with pigment for uniform color
Resists stains and scratches
Easy to clean and maintain

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Leather Features

Explore by feature to find your favorite leather.

Fade-resistant

Semi-aniline leathers with added pigments to reduce fading.

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Family-friendly

Easy-to-clean semi-aniline leathers for families.

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Pet-friendly

Durable, semi-aniline leathers that are easy to clean.

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Responsibly Made

Leathers made with animal welfare or air quality in mind.

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Responsibly made leather details

Responsibly Made Leather

We consider a leather responsibly made if it has one or more of these qualities:

Kinder to Animals

Responsible Leather: These leathers meet our animal welfare policy, which requires suppliers to uphold the Five Freedoms for humane animal treatment.

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Low Emissions

Clean Air GOLD: Some of our leathers are independently tested and certified to low VOC standards.

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Leather Is Uniquely Beautiful

No two pieces of leather are the same. These beautiful variations are most noticeable on full-aniline leathers.

Natural Characteristics
Leathers that look the most natural are the most prized, featuring authentic natural marks like wrinkles, scars and grain patterns.
Color Variations
Every hide has a range of texture, impacting how it accepts dye. Within one hide the color can vary from light to dark, adding visual depth.
Scratches
Leather is highly durable but will show scratches from pets, fingernails or rivets on your jeans—only adding to its character. Most light scratches can be rubbed out with leather conditioner.
Patina
As you enjoy your leather furniture, it will develop a unique lived-in look like dark areas from the oil in your skin or fading from the sun.
Stretching
Just like a pair of shoes, leather stretches with use. Some wrinkling is normal, but this doesn't weaken the leather-it makes it even more comfortable.
Many Hides, One Item
Because hides are limited in their width, upholstering furniture takes more than one hide. You'll notice more seams on leather furniture to make efficient use of this natural resource.

Natural Characteristics

Leathers that look the most natural are the most prized, featuring authentic natural marks like wrinkles, scars and grain patterns.

Color Variations

Every hide has a range of texture, impacting how it accepts dye. Within one hide the color can vary from light to dark, adding visual depth.

Scratches

Leather is highly durable but will show scratches from pets, fingernails or rivets on your jeans—only adding to its character. Most light scratches can be rubbed out with leather conditioner.

Patina

As you enjoy your leather furniture, it will develop a unique lived-in look like dark areas from the oil in your skin or fading from the sun.

Stretching

Just like a pair of shoes, leather stretches with use. Some wrinkling is normal, but this doesn't weaken the leather-it makes it even more comfortable.

Many Hides, One Item

Because hides are limited in their width, upholstering furniture takes more than one hide. You'll notice more seams on leather furniture to make efficient use of this natural resource.