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nemo1080 t1_j8gmd2h wrote

Looks familiar....

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Theamachos t1_j8gpbv7 wrote

One of my very first job interviews I sat down with the interviewer on a couch just like this…

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Random_Name_Whoa t1_j8hurjq wrote

me too, but mine was a black couch

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quaffee t1_j8ivpar wrote

I have a black leather couch from IKEA that looks just like this. Still going strong after about 8 years.

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AndMarmaladeSkies t1_j8gl3pg wrote

Is it all full grain? The body and seats look it. Not sure about the back cushions. Full grain leather can last multiple human lifetimes and gets better with age. Pretty sure my grandkids will get mine. As they should; it cost enough!

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SuitableObligation85 OP t1_j8gmh48 wrote

Not quite. It’s slightly corrected wax protected aniline leather. I absolutely love the pull up effect waxed leathers get and in my experience are just as durable if not more so than unprotected full grain. I have dogs so I wanted something a bit more resilient and water resistant.

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F-21 t1_j8gxeww wrote

How would you know full grain by look? The grain at the bottom can be skimmed off and it'll look exactly the same on top.

Considering it looks very consistent it's surely "corrected grain", which means it was lightly sanded on top to remove the irregularities. A perfect hide for such furniture would cost a fortune, it's hard enough finding even moderately small patches without imperfections...

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guimontag t1_j8gu2xp wrote

Price? Stickley is also a pretty good brand, I got a 90" full top grain leather sofa for about $4300 on sale 13 months ago. The 82" was not on sale and was about $6k

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SkiSTX t1_j8k84vp wrote

My understanding is that full grain and top grain are two different things.

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guimontag t1_j8kscbm wrote

Top grain is ull grain that's had the top layer polished off for a smoother surface ok yhe final product.

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appleburger17 t1_j8gwwqk wrote

Do you condition it every once in a while? Hard to say for sure form the photo but it’s looking a bit dry. Leather can last you a lifetime but it does need some maintenance. I’d use a cleaner followed by a good conditioner at least once a year if not every 6mos to keep it supple and avoid cracking.

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SuitableObligation85 OP t1_j8h53hb wrote

It’s brand new. It’s a waxed leather so there’s variation in the color it’s not dry it has a distressed pull up effect. Part of what I like about this particular leather

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cetacean-station t1_j8h4iqy wrote

Yeah i was gonna say this one looks like it needs an oiling before it's too late

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rbrychckn t1_j8ipajc wrote

As someone new to leather furniture, do you routinely put leather conditioner or anything to maintain the leather, or is the waxed coating enough to keep it maintained?

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NoExcitement9318 t1_j8hw3cb wrote

I also got a basset set recently. Built like a Medieval fortress :)

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AnotherHunter t1_j8ijz38 wrote

My bassett couch convinced me never to buy from them again. Leather that only lasted 7 years with regular conditioning can suck it.

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spbgundamx2 t1_j8j6lrz wrote

i remember that couch from my first casting

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caitiq t1_j8jugnz wrote

I love our Bassett couches (performance fabric though, leather isn’t my style). 4 years in, they are holding up well to 2 adults, a baby, 3 50-80 lb dogs, and a cat. Much better than our Raymor and Flannigan couch where the cushions had completely lost their shape after only 6 months.

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a_big_bugg t1_j8jx116 wrote

Buy it for life = brand new. Okkkk

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Netprincess t1_j8ihk45 wrote

Never ever buy an American leather couch. Never. They are Inflated POSs

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shhmandy t1_j8ir06a wrote

Looks identical to my Pottery Barn couch

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oxford_llama_ t1_j8ik8hi wrote

It's so ugly, lol.

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SkiSTX t1_j8k7y3k wrote

While I agree, this sub isn't about those kinds of criticisms. This is one of those times it is ok to keep your opinion to yourself.

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