In an era where new 'miracle fibres come and go, leather remains by far the best upholstery material - a miracle of nature which man-made materials can never surpass.  It's tough yet supple.  Hard-wearing and hygienic.  Lightweight yet strong and long-lasting.

So because leather is the best, we won't work with anything else.  We only use the very best leather grades which fully satisfy British and European standard requirements for domestic use and use no less than seven whole hides to cover a three piece suite of leather furniture.

Being entirely natural, leather hides are as different from each other as finger-prints.  Each tells a story of its original owners life and carries the imprint of its habitat from the tiny scars and insect bits to individual marks and creases. 

Over time, your furniture will also develop its own natural patina that will become more enriched with the passing of time.  Don't think of these as faults -  these are the unique features which, like the lines and complexion on a face, give leather its character and your Thomas Lloyd Leather furniture its unique identity.

The most notable of the British Leather standards checks are: 

(* on semi-aniline leathers)

It is only when all of these criteria are met that we are awarded our certification BS 6608 (The British Standard for General Domestic Furniure) for use within our leather furniture. Needless to say all of the different leathers we use in our leather furniture have been tested to BS 6608 or PREN13336.

Antique Leather 

Superior hides are stained with 'Florantique' and then hand pleated, antiqued (to reproduce the appearance of ageing) and sealed to give a beautiful mellow sheen.  This ageing process will continue naturally over time.

Available as standard on Chesterfield, Buckingham, Senator, Regent, Abbot, Abbey, Victoria and Consort.    

Available in 4 colours: Gold, Green, Red and Brown 

New England Leather

A top grade semi-aniline leather which has been lightly buffed giving it a distinctive 'nap' and distressed finished effect.   The leather is then finished with a was top coat to further improve its softness and performance.  These waxes need to be replenished and maintained.

Available as standard on the Lexington, Aspen, Aspen Modular and Portland

Available in 3 colours: Saddle, Peat and Brown

Oregon Leather

A corrected grain, robust, soft leather which has been deeply embossed thereby creating a highlighted grain and a tonal contrasting valley appearance. This gives the product the handle and appearance of a heavyweight leather.

Available as standard on Oregon and Chino

Available in 6 colours: Claret, Cream, Caramel, Brown, Oatmeal, and Black 

Cambridge Leather

A rich classic leather with a beautifully soft semi-aniline finish and natural grain structure.  The leather is subtly finished by enhancing the tips of its grain with a slightly darker top coat.  The end result is leather with a superb handle and a pleasing tonal patina. 

Available as standard on Hamilton, Cambridge, Marlow and Senator

Available in 5 colours:  Black, Conker, Chocolate, Forest and Ruby