While the definition of comfort can be subjective, a leather sofa is typically a good choice for those seeking comfortable seating for their home. Leather furniture might initially be firmer than their fabric counterparts, but with a bit of breaking in, the leather softens and assumes more of a fabric-like feel.
In general, leather absorbs heat faster than fabric, so to some, it can feel hot and sticky in the summer and cold in the winter. Typically, if you’re in a climate-controlled house, this won’t be a problem. A leather sofa’s color treatment will greatly affect its breathability (a.k.a. the source of the all-dreaded sticky thighs). Aniline leather has no coating, making it the softest and the most breathable. Semi-aniline leather has a protective coating, so while it may be safer from stains, there is an additional layer preventing it from breathing. Pigmented leather has the thickest layer of finish which takes away from the natural softness and breathability of leather, though it is the most durable.
However, the easiest way to answer this question is just to feel it out for yourself. Some people love it, some people don’t, but don’t knock it ‘til you try it!
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