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Ashford 88" Leather Sofa | Saddle Tan

  • Ashford 88" Leather Sofa | Saddle Tan

  • Handmade
  • solid wood

The 3-second version

  • Full-grain aniline leather with no pigmented finish
  • High-resilience foam core wrapped in feather and fiber
  • Kiln-dried solid wood frame with reinforced joinery
  • Leather will scuff and darken with use
  • Color varies across the hide
  • Requires truck delivery

Why it's on GiftsFeed

Full-grain Italian leather sofa with feather-wrapped cushions and solid wood base

Most leather sofas in this price range use corrected-grain hides with a polymer top coat that resists wear but also locks in a static, uniform look. This one uses pure aniline-dyed leather—the kind that scuffs, absorbs oils from your skin, and develops a patina that records where you actually sit. It's a trade-off: you give up stain resistance and color consistency in exchange for a surface that changes in ways only full-grain hide can. If you want furniture that looks better in five years than it does today, that matters.

Good gift when

  • People who prefer furniture that shows age rather than hides it
  • Households ready to accept scuffs and color shifts as part of ownership
  • Anyone furnishing a room with eighty-eight inches of wall space
  • Buyers prioritizing natural materials over stain resistance

Skip it if Non-pigmented aniline leather will scuff, scratch, and darken with contact—especially in saddle tan. If you need upholstery that resists visible wear or maintains a uniform color, choose a corrected-grain or protected finish instead.

Specs

Overall Dimensions
88" W × 39.5" D × 35" H
Seating Width (Inside Arm to Arm)
81"
Seat Depth (to Back Cushion)
24.5"
Seat Height
19.5"
Arm Height
26"
Backrest Height
31"
Clearance
5.25"
Weight Capacity
250 lbs per seat
Item Weight
147.5 lb
Upholstery
Full-grain, pure aniline-dyed, Italian-tanned leather
Frame Materials
Kiln-dried solid pine and ash, engineered hardwood
Seat Cushion Fill
High-resilience foam core wrapped in feathers and fiber
Back Cushion Fill
Feather and fiber blend
Suspension
Pirelli webbing
Base and Legs
Solid wood with honey-brown finish
Assembly
Legs only
Use
Indoor only

What's included

  • Ashford 88" leather sofa
  • Three loose seat cushions with removable covers
  • Three loose back cushions with removable covers
  • Solid wood legs (require attachment)

If you're giving it

  • No sizing to guess

Large item requiring truck delivery; recipient will need space for an 88-inch sofa and help with leg assembly.

The details

This three-seat sofa combines a tailored frame with materials that respond to everyday use. The upholstery is full-grain Italian leather treated with pure aniline dye—no pigmented top coat—so the surface shows the hide's natural grain and color variation. Over months and years, the leather scuffs, darkens in high-contact areas, and takes on the kind of worn-in look that only comes from actual living.

The seat cushions use a high-resilience foam core wrapped in feather and fiber, giving you initial structure that softens as you settle in. Back cushions are filled entirely with feather and fiber for a more relaxed feel. Both sets are loose and come with removable zip-off covers, so you can rotate them or take them off for cleaning. Pirelli webbing runs under the seats and across the back, providing suspension that holds its shape over time.

The frame is built from kiln-dried solid pine and ash with engineered hardwood reinforcements, joined in a way that distributes stress and resists racking. Exposed legs and a solid wood base in a honey-brown finish keep the visual weight low. Assembly is limited to attaching the legs.

At eighty-eight inches wide, the sofa seats three comfortably with room to stretch out. Seat depth to the back cushion measures just under twenty-five inches, and the arms sit at twenty-six inches high. The saddle tan hide arrives with color variation from one section to another—a characteristic of non-pigmented leather, not a defect. Each piece of furniture will look slightly different depending on which part of the hide was used.

Pure aniline-dyed hide develops a lived-in patina over time

$2,498at polyandbark.com

Ships and sold by Poly & Bark. About this merchant

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Questions

Does the leather require special care or conditioning?
Pure aniline leather has no protective top coat, so it absorbs moisture and oils more readily than treated hides. Wipe spills immediately with a dry cloth. Avoid water-based cleaners and conditioning products unless the manufacturer specifically recommends them, as they can leave dark spots. The leather will naturally develop a patina over time.
Can I flip or rotate the cushions?
The seat and back cushions are loose and have removable zip-off covers, so you can rotate them to even out wear. The cushions are not reversible, meaning they have a designated top and bottom.
How much assembly is involved?
You only need to attach the legs to the base. The frame, upholstery, and cushions arrive fully assembled.
Will the color match the photos exactly?
No. Saddle tan uses non-pigmented aniline leather, so each hide shows its own natural color variation. Some sections may be lighter or darker than others, and the overall tone can differ from the product images depending on which part of the hide was used.
What kind of delivery does this require?
This sofa ships via truck delivery due to its size and weight. The box dimensions are 91.25" x 42.5" x 29", and the item weighs 147.5 pounds.

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