When shopping for leather
upholstered club chairs, you may be exposed to terms that describe the leather. Read below to acquaint yourself with some of the terms and of the differences found in quality
leather club chairs.
Aniline
Of all the leather produced in the world, only about 5% meets the criteria for aniline leather. Incredibly soft and gorgeous, this leather is usually untreated with finishes or solvents to protect it, so it has a low tolerance to fading. Properly kept, this grade of leather will attractively age with a tell-tale patina. This kind of quality leather club chair makes a focal point in nearly any room. Only the finest leather club chairs and furniture are made with this kind.
Full Aniline
Similar to Aniline in quality, this classification includes hides that have a slightly lower A grade. It is given a little bit of finishing, usually in the form of micropigments. This step happens in the tannage, and the great care is given during the application process. The leather will be a bit more durable after the process.
Semi Aniline/Aniline
This grade of leather undergoes some additional processing to protect it and perhaps add a shine to it. They are dyed with aniline in large drums and then given a finish on the top. This finish can be a color to change the appearance of the leather, and they may be added to remove some imperfections. Chemicals to protect the leather may be added here. Leathers graded B and above meet this criteria. Leather club chairs made from this grade are still impressive.
Full Grain Leather
Full grain leather is a characteristic of all these grades. Full grain leather has all the texture and suppleness a quality upholstery should have for a leather club chair or other seating. When the complete grain is retained, the material can be called full grain leather.
Our collection of leather club chairs is extensive and it is still growing. Please shop around for the finest selection of leather club chairs available.
