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While fabric might be your go-to for sofas and sectionals, high-end leather furniture is worth considering when you’re looking for style and durability. Leather furniture not only tends to outlast fabric options, but many high-end leather furniture brands offer customization, from different color leathers to finishes. Keep reading to learn more about the pros and cons of high-end leather and the 3 most popular brands of leather furniture at Room Concepts.

Why Choose High-End Leather Furniture?

Many people think fabric sofas are the only right choice when wanting to invest in furniture that will stand the test of time. While they can be really great options, high-end leather furniture gives fabric furniture a run for its money. When comparing leather vs fabric seating, leather actually tends to have a longer lifespan. 

The finish of leather plays a part in its durability by making it stain resistant and easy to clean. But you might be worrying that leather furniture won’t stand up to kids and pets. High-end leather furniture is made with quality leather that is less likely to scratch or scuff than lower quality leather furniture, meaning you don’t have to avoid leather until your kids are older or keep your pets off the furniture.

So, next time you’re in the market for a new sofa, consider giving leather a second look. High-end leather furniture is definitely worth the investment for a long-lasting addition to your home.

Pros and Cons of Leather Furniture

As with furniture made from any type of material, there are pros and cons of high-end leather furniture you need to consider before purchasing.

Pros of High-End Leather Furniture

1. Appearance

Leather furniture is often purchased for its classic look. And many high-end leather furniture brands offer a variety of colors and finishes to choose from, allowing you to customize your furniture to fit your home.

2. Easy to Clean

Because of the tanning process leather undergoes, leather repels most spills and stains. Most high-end leather sofas only need light cleaning to be properly maintained.

3. Hypoallergenic

Not only are leather sectionals and sofas easy to clean, but they’re also hypoallergenic. The leather repels common causes of allergies, like dust mites and pet dander, which easily collects in fabric furniture.

4. Durable and Long Lasting

Leather furniture can be considered a classic not just for their style, but also because they’re long-lasting. When leather is properly maintained, it actually becomes more comfortable as it ages and can last for decades. 

Cons of High-End Leather Furniture

1. Price

Leather furniture is often more expensive than furniture made with fabric. While there are less expensive leathers available, you’ll want to opt for high-end leather furniture to ensure your investment is worthwhile.  Make sure to ask if the entire piece is made of leather.   Often your less expensive leather furniture will have a matching vinyl used on the sides and back to bring the cost down.  We also recommend avoiding split hides and buying only top grain leather pieces.

2. Prone to Scratches and Scuffs

Although leather furniture is known for being durable and long lasting, it is prone to scratches and scuffs. These scratches and scuffs don’t damage the bones of the furniture, but they can be unsightly over time with too much wear and tear.

3. Heat Retention

Leather isn’t known for holding heat well…unless it’s summer time. Then you can often find yourself sticking to the leather and becoming sweaty where your bare skin makes contact. 

Best Brands for High-End Leather Sofas and Sectionals 

There are a lot of brands that make leather furniture, but just because they make it, doesn’t mean it’s high-end leather furniture. Three brands that we carry that offer high-end leather furniture options are Elran, Smith Brothers, and Decor Rest, all of which are available at Room Concepts in Pittsburgh and Wexford, PA.

Elran

Elran offers a variety of leather furniture, but the most popular Elran leather furniture are its reclining sofas and sectionals. In fact, some of the best reclining sectionals are made by Elran. 

What makes Elran’s leather reclining sectionals so great? They’re all manufactured with high quality materials and techniques, and all of Elran’s high-end leather reclining sofas and leather reclining sectionals are customizable. Depending on the piece you choose from Elran, you can customize your reclining leather sofa by choosing from over 50 leathers, 5 arm styles, 3 back styles, and 2 seat styles, as well as choosing between a power or manual recline.  You can also upgrade even more by adding zero gravity and lumbar support.

Smith Brothers

Smith Brothers Furniture is another high-end leather furniture brand popular with customers at Room Concepts. They offer over 60 leathers to choose from when customizing your sofa or sectional. In fact, they even offer you the choice of combining a mix of fabric and leather if you want to personalize your furniture even more.

If you need another reason to choose Smith Brothers leather furniture in Pittsburgh for your high-end leather furniture, the leather used by Smith Brothers is a byproduct of the food industry, meaning cows are not raised for the purpose of making leather. 

Decor-Rest

Rounding out our top 3 brands for high-end leather furniture is Decor-Rest. Like the other 2, they only use 100% top grain cowhide, which is the best part of the hide to use for leather furniture. They boast that because they use this leather, you won’t have to worry about your couch being cold in the winter and hot in the summer or your pets poking a hole in it with their nails.

Like both Elran and Smith Brothers, Decor-Rest allows you to customize your leather furniture by choosing between a number of leathers and colors. Because of their belief in their high-end furniture, Decor-Rest Furniture also comes with above industry standard warranties.

If you’re interested in adding high-end leather furniture to your home, you can’t go wrong with Elran, Smith Brothers, or Decor-Rest. Each brand is a leading furniture brand and offers a variety of leather customization options.

Where Can I Buy Good Leather Furniture Near Me? 

As we mentioned above, Room Concepts offers high-end leather furniture from Elran, Smith Brothers, Decor-Rest, and more. The customizable living room furniture available at Room Concepts has finishes available in over 50 different leathers. Browse samples of these different leathers at our showrooms in Whitehall or Wexford, PA. Our furniture experts can talk you through the different leather furniture available and which pieces can be customized and how.

Ready to upgrade your living space with some high-end leather furniture? Our experts are on hand to help you navigate through the best options and customization choices, ensuring you find the perfect fit for your home. Come see why leather is the perfect blend of style and durability!

Room Concepts offers high-end leather furniture in Pittsburgh and the North Hills that will complement any style of home. Get in touch with our team today or stop into one of our Pittsburgh area showrooms in Whitehall or Wexford, PA to explore our customizable leather furniture options.