Saddle
Italian full-grain vegetable-tanned shoulder leather
A substantial vegetable-tanned shoulder leather with natural full grain, an oiled finish and a surface that develops character with use.
Discuss a projectNatural grain. Oiled finish. Developing character.
Italian full-grain, aniline dyed-through bovine shoulder leather, vegetable tanned and finished with oils. Its naked, flat-ironed surface retains natural character and changes with light and use.
Low to moderate traffic. Current colours and project-specific suitability are confirmed with the studio.
Available colours
Material details
Working with the hide
1,000-1,200 × 700-900 mm
Approximate panel dimensions based on average hides. Natural shapes and sizes vary; cutting yield is confirmed for each commission.
Download material + cutting informationReported test performance
Results below are transcribed from the supplied range data sheet. This summary is not a test certificate; contact the studio for current reports and suitability for the proposed assembly.
| Test | Method | Reported result |
|---|---|---|
| Wet rub / 10 cycles | Colour fastness | Not fast |
| Dry rub / 50 cycles | Colour fastness | Not fast |
| Artificial light | 16,000 kJ/m² exposure | Reactive to direct light over time |
| Water resistance | Source-sheet statement | Not waterproof |
| Test | Method | Reported result |
|---|---|---|
| Flame treatment | Project-specific enquiry | Available on request |
Source references the warranty certificate "Pelle Conciata al Vegetale in Toscana" and six-monthly chemical analysis.
The source sheet gives no numerical mechanical-strength guarantees. Its 14 ft² conversion conflicts with 1.5 m²; the area above uses the metric figure and an approximate conversion.
Every commission is considered individually. Contact the studio to discuss the selected hide, colour, thickness and project-specific performance documentation. Care guidance and fitting arrangements are discussed directly with you.
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