Marks on your natural leather sofa are normal and no reason for concern.
When it comes to natural leather, the clue is in the name. Natural leather, truly is natural. It has a rich heritage, with the history of the animal showing in every mark and grain of their hide. Marks and scars in leather are characteristic of an authentic leather hide. They can appear as veins, stretch marks, grain differences, inconsistency in the surface of the leather, brand marks, insect bites or raised scars with a lighter or darker shading.
We don't offer any sofas with fake or leather-look substitutes on any part - not even the backs or sides. Imitation leather is less durable than the natural, authentic leather used on all Sofology sofas and, more importantly, it doesn’t feel anywhere near as soft, warm and supple as the real thing.
As the skin heals, the resulting scar tissue actually becomes much more dense and stronger than the surrounding skin. This means you don’t have to worry about imperfections in the natural hide being weak points in the leather - if anything they make the leather stronger and more durable.
All of these natural differences in the animal’s hide create a truly unique look that adds to the appeal of your leather sofa. No two hides are ever the same. Your sofa can be covered in as many as 5 full hides, sewn together to create a stunning and truly unique piece of furniture. You should expect to see differences between each hide, and find that this adds to the natural beauty and unique nature of your leather sofa.
Not all natural leather is the same though, as we offer a choice of durabilities to suit everybody’s lifestyle.
Learn more about each type of leather:
Character leather
This soft, untreated leather is almost completely untouched, with all its lovely natural features on show. This can include features like scars, scratches and brand marks - each one telling a story and making the piece of leather completely unique to you. Character leather will age like a fine wine, and it’s reassuringly warm to the touch, offering a blissful spot to sink into at the end of the day.
Relaxed leather
Cosy and soft, you can relax on this leather with light protection for added durability. Relaxed leather offers the best of both worlds - you’ll still notice the natural leather characteristics, but they won’t be as obvious as those featured on Character leather. If you’ve got a busy family, the light protective coating on this leather could save the day.
Trusty leather
A go-to choice for busy families who love natural leather, this trusty, durable option is easy-care and protected against spills and stains. There are fewer characteristics on show with Trusty leather, but you can still expect to notice slight variation in the overall finish, as well as faint scars and scratches.