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Leather ID Wizard

Is it the real deal or a cheap fake? Let's check the grain.

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Is It Real Leather?

Follow the steps to spot fakes, vinyl, and bonded leather.

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Common Leather Scams

  • Bonded Leather: The biggest scam in furniture. Scraps of leather glued together with polyurethane. Lifespan: 2-3 years before peeling.
  • "Leather Match" / "Gel Leather": Real leather on the seat, matching vinyl on the sides. The vinyl will crack long before the leather wears out.