Leather Stool Seats

[Professor19]

I have contoured chairs that I'm recovering. I'd like to use leather and avoid sewing, thus the leather piece needs to be a single panel. I've used goatskin (pictured) and it worked ok due to its pliability, but I'm concerned about its durability since it is fairly thin.

Any suggestions for leather options that would provide me with the same pliability with a bit more durability?

David

[chuck123wapati]

well Professor i would google upholstery leather. there are  tons of options.

[Professor19]

On 8/3/2023 at 10:28 AM, chuck123wapati said:

well Professor i would google upholstery leather. there are  tons of options.

Ha, very insightful... Thanks for your time.

[TomE]

Hide House https://www.hidehouse.com/ has lots of chrome tanned leathers.  They could advise you on type and weight of leather for your project.

 

[chuck123wapati]

1 hour ago, Professor19 said:

Ha, very insightful... Thanks for your time.

No problem friend anytime.

[ArkieNewbie]

SLC has a who section for upholstery leather. The goat may perform just fine but a soft 3/4oz upholstery leather would probably be better. 

https://www.springfieldleather.com/shop-now/leather/chrome-tan/bag-upholstery

[fredk]

On 8/3/2023 at 3:23 PM, Professor19 said:

I have contoured chairs that I'm recovering. I'd like to use leather and avoid sewing, thus the leather piece needs to be a single panel. I've used goatskin (pictured) and it worked ok due to its pliability, but I'm concerned about its durability since it is fairly thin.

Just how thin? It doesn't look too thin to me. The goat should last well enough

I've had thinnish sheep on my work stool for almost 3 years now. Admittedly the stool is not used a great lot, not like 24/7, but pretty regularly,  the sheep is lasting well