Italian Leather Cube Seating
![Claret Aged Leather (Red)](/img/co/107.jpg)
Memorial Size: Claret Aged Leather (Red)
![Rust Aged Leather (Brown)](/img/co/110.jpg)
Memorial Size: Rust Aged Leather (Brown)
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Memorial Size: Dark Brown Aged Leather
Along with prostitution the tanning of leather is one of the oldest professions on earth and approximately half of all footstools sold today are upholstered in leather. But where does the leather we use come from and what are the origins of this multi million-pound industry?
The origins of leather production can be traced back to the stone-ages. The first leather was created almost by accident by Neanderthal man. As the early hunter gatherers prepared their prey, the first part of the preparation was to skin the animal. They soon discarded the skin and not long after noticed that skins left in moist areas when combined with the foliage from leaves had exhibited certain characteristics. They lasted longer before they began to decay and retained their features longer than other skins. The plant extracts eventually became known as vegetable tanning and is still practised today in a similar form. According to the Bible Simon the Tanner was plying his trade as long as 2000 years ago.
Leather making advanced slowly over the ages, with more modern refinement of chemicals slowly improving the quality of the leather produced by the early tanners. It wasn’t until the 19th century that more dramatic changes were introduced. In the mid 1850’s, Frederick Knapp presented his ideas on tanning with chromium sulphate. Chromium sulphate with its higher hydrothermal stability soon became a favourite of leather makers across the globe and is today the most popular product used in the tanning process.
Progress in the research and development of organic chemistry utilised in the chemical industry have seen much more rapid advances in the technology used in the leather making process, leading to much more advanced leather products.
Various footstool ranges offer leathers finished to differing quality standards and specifications. Hard wearing leathers are most appropriate in the contract market whereas softer, more vibrant shades are upholstered to form pouffes, cubes or ottomans on offer to the general public.
Our customers agree that a leather footstool is an excellent household investment and will be of great use for many years to come, using some of the finest Italian leather, hand-upholstered onto our locally sourced timber frames, for long lasting comfort. Explore our full range today.
Memorial Size: Claret Aged Leather (Red)
Memorial Size: Rust Aged Leather (Brown)
Memorial Size: Dark Brown Aged Leather
Memorial Size: Mahogany Wood Contemporary Leg
Memorial Size: Natural Wood Contemporary Leg
Memorial Size: Mahogany Wood Caster Leg
Memorial Size: Rust Aged Leather (Brown)
Memorial Size: Dark Brown Aged Leather
Memorial Size: Black Style Leather
Memorial Size: Natural Wood Bun Feet
Memorial Size: Mahogany Wood Bun Feet
Memorial Size: Mahogany Wood Chunky Legs
4.9 Rating 122 Reviews
Great cube seats, nice quality and fantastic efficient friendly service.
9 days ago
The footstolls we have received are good quality and the children in our school can't wait to use them. They are lovely colours too.
1 months ago
Lovely footstool received promptly. My young granddaughter has claimed it as her seat so I won't get to rest my feet when she visits?
2 months ago
Really helpful service before I ordered. Lovely product - thank you.
2 months ago
Lovely well made item. Actual delivery time a little disappointing but totally satisfied with item and price. Would certainly recommend Footstools Direct regarding craftsmanship etc.
2 months ago
Ordered some legs for a sofa. Good value and quality. Dimensions slightly different from those advertised but we were ok with this as match with existing legs was good
2 months ago
Love it ... great design, great quality, great service. The fact that one can have samples before ordering is really useful ... I chose lime green (which I would never have chosen without having had a sample before).
3 months ago
Love them thanks!
3 months ago
Amazing service from Footstools Direct. I first ordered some free leather swatches which arrived within 7 days. I then ordered a beautiful dark brown leather stool at a very reasonable price, which I am delighted with. It is a real quality, well made item, which arrived within 2 weeks with the free delivery option. I cannot recommend the company nor the product more highly.
3 months ago
My second drum stool. Again excellent quality , beautiful colour. . Quick turnaround from order to delivery Would highly recommend ylthis company
3 months ago