I went to survey on a nice sofa set to fit my living room. The sales person (two different shops) told me that leather sofa is not hot in a non-air-conditioning living room. Man-made leather will be hot. But pure leather like buffalo won't as the hot air will be "dispersed" to the entire cushion beneath the leather. And to maintain its line from cracking, you'll need to apply some "wax" to clean and shine it.

Now my living room is running on fan, so how far is the truth the sales person told me on the hotness? Because from what I know is, leather sofa is meant for cold room. 1 + 2 + 3 seaters leather sofa will cost me about RM 2.8k (retail price = RM 3.3k). Is this genuine leather?

Personally I dont think RM2.8k would get you 100% genuine leather, it's likely bycast or bonded leather. Please refer to http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leather for more details on Leather.

From my survey, 1+2+3 full leather sofas usually cost around MYR5-6k and above in Malaysia.

From my experience, 2.5-3.5k are half leather sofa while 5-6k are fully leather sofa. Half leather sofa means the back of the sofa are not leather instead they are using canvas.

Some shop put it as leather bond. Is there any different with the bonded leather?

leather is mix leather, and it more cheaper

my dad's house using 3+2+1 leather (half i think) sofa...no A/C in living hall, hot as hell...yes, i think i can confirm leather sofa in non-A/C environment will be quite hot...tho i'm not sure what type of leather the sofa uses...

i think u need to go to reputable shops to get good quality stuffs...from my experience, shud not go to that shop who let their price do the talking...i bot a 'leather' recliner from them few years back - originally wanted a RM200 fabric recliner as advertised in newspaper but after much persuasion by the sales man, i ended up paying RM850 for the so-called leather recliner.

the recliner came blazing hot, i tot it was becos it was exposed to the direct sun while on its way here on the lorry...my room A/C is always on..but even after few weeks 'exposed' in a fully A/C room, the recliner still gets very hot after 30mins or so sitting on it...

worse still, after 1 year or so, the springs underneath the reclining mechanism literally starts popping out one after another...

number 1, i'm not entirely convinced what i bot was actually 'good quality' leather as claimed by the sales person, in fact, i don't think its leather at all but i dunno of a way to prove it...

secondly, the quality of the mechanisms...hrrrmm..

i'll never buy anything there anymore...

I'm looking for leather sofa too...but I already decided to buy leather sofa made by Chanel - local manufacturer. (http://www.chanelsofa.com/catalog/New_Product-n-24.html)...

Now I just need to find a furniture shop that selling it cheap...Already found one at Wangsa Maju selling at RM3850 (2+3) for Elegant model...One more model i'm interested is the Luxury model but do know the price lor...
Looks very modern and classy...

I heard that Lorenzo also also buy some of their sofas model from this manufacturer but selling price is high.
Anyone have any ideas where I can get this sofa cheaper?

That's cheap. When I bought 2 + 3 without the 1 is about 5k ~ 6k last time.
It's not so hot when the A/C is off.
Well, my house is not so hot to start with.

I thought want to find cheaper than that....maybe the one that I found is the cheapest I guess.
But I already check it is fully leather with 5 years warranty....maybe I will buy from the wangsa maju furniture shop.

ichigo1661:
what's the shop name & location?
i'm stayin nearby maybe can drop by have a look oso,
same as u, i'm scouting leather sofa (2+3) or recliner 2+3.

i heard Hatch home concept @ palm spring d'sara not bad also ..
but lately no time travel there

Shop located near carrefour, just behind Shell station...Got 6 shop inside the building but the one that i'm looking at is the 1st floor on right side.

Just PM me if you decided to buy from them cause I want to buy also...I want to buy too...maybe we can get cheaper price if bought 2 sets

If your want to check the model they have, you may try http://www.chanelsofa.com/catalog/New_Product-n-24.html.
Got other model also from Ijia manufacture but I dont like the design.

I saw Hatch also...very nice design but very pricey

This post has been edited by ichigo1661: May 30 2010, 07:40 PM

any shop to recommend for leather sofa. is't worth to buy from rozel, lorenzo or cellini? or the quality is same with normal furniture shop. try milano during perfect living and homedec. damn, so nice but too pricey... 2+3 about rm7k..

i bot a 10 feet L-shaped sofa with aniline leather for 5k.... did i get conned?

Hi, im from a furniture showroom .....there no is posislbe to get genuine leather on 2.8k lik tat becuase some manufacturer might doin some promotion.

If u all need nice but not so pricy leather sofa....take a photo if u can show it to me and i try to quote nicer price for u guys...or if u need drop by my showroom ^^

I just bought a huge 3 seater L shape sofa. It measures about 11' long. I'm very particular with sofa and I have been through not less than 10 shops including the brands mentioned.

Lorenzo has the latest designs. They are price leader (local brand, some may argue it is a Singaporean brand)

Quality sofa = sturdy frame work + quality leather + quality sewing.

I bought mine from Future sofa. I opted for latex padding and thick leather. The sofa gives a firm feel to it. Happy with the purchase.

Anyway, sofa is a very personal item. One must try before buy.

Is Livino sofa good? L-shape thick leather selling 4000+.

just to caccina sofa at puchong. price quite ok there because there are sofa manufacturer. showroom and factory same place. www.caccina.com.my

I bought Milan Sofa during Home Deco months ago. 2+3 seater cost RM2100.

Leather, but of course some part using PU. For me, Leather is for our comfort. So no point to have leather for the whole sofa.

I tried the black 1+2+3 black sofa, thick sofa, firm, big arm rest and American size. That is good. Half leather and asking for RM5k+ quoted by the sweet young lady. It was located right at the corner deep inside. Full leather retailed for RM10k+.

Somehow, do you feel that big sofa and big arm rest resembles authority, power and richness.

So, you bought Lorenzo sofa? If you don't mind, can share how much you paid for it.
Future sofa website seem expired.