Leather Sofa

What is in this collection

Our largest collection at 634 products, 535 in stock. It spans fixed sofas, manual and electric recliners, corner sofas, armchairs and matching sets, across ranges including Valerie, Dalmore, Verona, Chesterfield, Valencia and Roma. On a hub this size the filters do more work than copy can, so narrow by material, size or mechanism first. For everything we stock, see our sofas collection.

Most of these are fixed sofas, not recliners

Worth saying early, because it is easy to assume otherwise. The bulk of this collection is fixed sofas with no mechanism at all: Valerie, Verona, Dalmore and Chesterfield are all fixed ranges. Valencia and Roma bring the recliners. If a mechanism is what you came for, use the recliner filter rather than scrolling. For mechanisms specifically, see our recliner sofas collection.

The three upholstery types, kept distinct

Genuine leather is a natural hide that ages to a patina, used only where a product title states it, as the Dalmore sets do. Leather is a sofa whose title names no grade, because assuming one invites returns. Leather Aire is a leather-look upholstery: wipe-clean, and neither genuine hide nor faux. Each product page names one of the three. For confirmed hide, see our genuine leather sofas collection.

Why we do not say leatherette

Older wording elsewhere on the site calls our leather-look material leatherette, and in one place names it three different ways on a single page. We use one name: Leather Aire. It is not leatherette, not faux leather and not genuine leather, and blurring that matters when the sofa arrives. We also do not claim it breathes. For the category as a whole, see our leather sofas collection.

Sizes, sets and configurations

The range covers 2 seaters, 3 seaters, armchairs, corner sofas and matching sets. In a set the numbers are the seats in each piece, so a 3+2 is a three-seater and a two-seater. Buying a set means every piece matches; buying separately works too, provided you stay within one range. Our sofa buying guide covers choosing a size.

2 seater, 3 seater or corner

A 2 seater suits a smaller room, a snug or a second sofa alongside a three-seater. A 3 seater is the most common choice for a main living room. A corner seats more in the same floor area but commits two walls, so it is worth taping out first, and it cannot be flipped, so check which way the return runs. For that format, see our corner sofas collection.

Chesterfield Antique in this grid

Not everything here is a contemporary shape. The Chesterfield Antique range sits in this grid and a deep-buttoned Chesterfield is a traditional design. Antique describes the style, not the age: these are new sofas in an antique-style finish, not period furniture. Worth knowing before you filter, since a Chesterfield and a Valerie will not match. For smaller pieces, see our 2 seater sofas collection.

Colours across the collection

Black, grey, brown, tan, cream, beige, red and charcoal all appear. Black and grey are the most forgiving of marks; brown and tan are the warm options; cream and beige keep a room light but show marks soonest. Red appears on the Chesterfield range. Availability differs by range, so use the colour filter. To compare grey, see our grey sofas collection.

Power and clearance for electric models

An electric sofa plugs into an ordinary mains socket, so the question is where the cable runs, and on a three-piece set it comes up three times. Any recliner also needs clearance behind and in front: a sofa that fits closed can be unusable against a wall. Plan the sockets before delivery. For powered models, see our electric recliner sofas collection.

Measuring before you order

Take the width, depth and height from the product page, mark that footprint on your floor with tape and live with it for a day: a sofa reads differently in a room than in a photograph. On a set, mark the whole arrangement rather than each piece alone, then measure the route in against packaged dimensions. Our sofa measuring guide sets out the method.

Care by upholstery type

Care follows the material, which is why we label it per product. Genuine leather wants dusting, a damp cloth and occasional conditioning. Leather with no stated grade takes the same routine, but check the care label. Leather Aire wipes clean and needs no conditioner. Keep any of them out of direct sunlight and avoid harsh cleaners. Full guidance is in our care guide.

Stock, pre-order and lead times

Two different things appear in this grid, worth telling apart. Most items are in stock and ship inside the usual window. Some are pre-order, with a stated lead time that can run to several weeks, well beyond it. Pre-order is not the same as sold out and not the same as in stock. Check the product page if timing matters. For matching suites, see our sofa sets collection.

Delivery

Delivery is free across England and Wales and usually takes 7–10 working days for items in stock. Pre-order items follow their own stated lead time instead. Our own two-person team carries each piece into your chosen ground-floor room, access permitting, and removal of your old sofa can be arranged at the same time. Full timescales are on our delivery information page.

Finance

You can spread the cost with one of our named providers: PayPal Pay in 3, Klarna Pay in 3 or Pay in 30, Clearpay and DivideBuy. Each is interest-free and subject to credit check, with eligibility and repayment terms set by the provider at checkout. Our finance options page explains how each one works.

Finance is provided by third parties and is subject to status and affordability checks. Missing payments may affect your credit rating.

Returns, warranty and your rights

Our 14-day change of mind returns policy covers unused items in original condition, counted from delivery. Contact us within those 14 days so a collection can be arranged. Separately, your statutory rights under the Consumer Rights Act 2015 cover faulty or misdescribed goods, and are not time-limited. There is no frame warranty advertised on this collection, so please do not assume one. Our FAQ page sets out the steps.

Why buy your leather sofa from Furniture Instore

On a collection this size the useful thing we offer is precision. We call a sofa genuine leather only where its title says so, we call Leather Aire by its own name rather than leatherette, and we tell you when an item is pre-order rather than in stock. Sit on them at our Coventry showroom first. Customers rate us Trustpilot Excellent, 4.8★ from 4,800+ reviews. Call 02476 705 600 for help choosing.

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