Leather is a precious and unequalled material that will provide upholstered furniture with exclusive beauty and outstanding comfort. Its natural pore structure ensures a perfect heat and humidity exchange. Leather is therefore comfortable at any temperature. There is no better cover material for allergy sufferers, as smooth leather surfaces can be easily and thoroughly cleaned.

hülsta leather furniture is made from high-quality Nappa leathers, which were formerly exclusively used for glove production due to their unequalled suppleness. The careful selection of the raw leather and the considerate integration of typical natural leather characteristics create upholstered furniture that provides a perfect marriage of comfort and beauty.

Even years of use do not affect the high quality and durable hülsta leather furniture. It matures with dignity but never loses its distinctive character. Leather develops waves and folds due to stretching and general use, giving it a highly individual look. The stretching of the material, which is characteristic for fine, high-quality leathers results in natural “waving” and a typical “seat layout” (hollows) of the cover. Depending upon structure, delicacy and type of leather, there will be stronger or weaker stretching. Deciding on leather furniture means choosing sustainability and exclusivity.

Types of leather

Nappa leather

Nappa leather is a soft, dyed and full-grain furniture leather with a smooth or textured surface. There are three different types of Nappa leather depending upon the respective surface treatment process (finish):

Natural leather (Aniline leather)

Aniline leathers are natural leathers that are dyed with transparent, environment-friendly and water soluble dyes. Only high-quality raw leather is suitable for this process. The dyes are absorbed allowing the natural grain and pores of the leather to be seen. These do not only look interesting, they also ensure perfect distribution of heat and humidity. The high-quality aniline leathers feature a soft, warm and natural feel and are particularly skin-friendly. Due to their natural state, they are less robust than other types of leather.

Lightly pigmented leather (Semi-Aniline leather)

Semi-Aniline leathers are also high-quality leathers, which are treated with a small amount of pigments. The light pigment dye ensures an even surface colour and a balanced texture. Although Semi-Aniline leathers are more durable, they still retain a natural appearance. The pigmentation has no influence upon the feel and still ensures air permeability.

Pigmented leather (covered leather)

So-called covered leathers have a partly corrected surface. A covering, protective pigment dye, often featuring a grain image, is applied. This type of finish makes them extraordinarily durable and easy to care for. Furthermore, pigmented leathers are soft to the touch.