TimLikesPi t1_istxsyz wrote on October 18, 2022 at 5:59 PM

I have a modern style Natuzzi leather sofa with very thick, black leather. It is 16 years old and looks like new. It survives German Shepards, Pit Bulls, and little dogs that like to dig. One little dog tried digging through it. A little black shoe polish later and I cannot tell where the dog did this and that dog passed away over 10 years ago.

You need full grain. You will pay more, but it will last.

stbunny OP t1_isty9ag wrote on October 18, 2022 at 6:02 PM

what is it with little dogs that like to dig! 😆 I love this. I'll look into it!

vesati t1_isurswa wrote on October 18, 2022 at 9:11 PM

Second vote on Natuzzi.

I bought mine years ago, and aside from the cushions losing their will to live, the leather doesn't have a single hole or tear.

Plenty of scratches and patina, but 100% intact.

I just wish I could get replacement cushions.

TimLikesPi t1_isxedva wrote on October 19, 2022 at 12:18 PM

Pretty sure you can get an upholsterer to replace those. They know how to hide any seams and what foam and batting to use. My cushions are in amazing shape, and I sit or lay on mine all the time. They get abused and still hold their shape after 16 years.