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Quality as a foundation

Our leather

FSM uses the highest-quality leather – strong, firm and durable, yet soft and pleasant. Uniquely created by nature with its pattern of pores, grain, surface structure and folds. This is why FSM´s success is directly connected with the legendary quality of the leather. Selection, storage and care in the processing of our different qualities of leather play an even more important role.
You can tell quality furniture leather simply by touching it: soft and pleasant in the hand, the animal hide is supple and smooth to the touch. Large leather hides are needed to produce such exclusive leather furniture. These come mainly from cattle breeds raised under the best conditions for meat production, especially in Switzerland, southern Germany and Scandinavia. Only a fraction of the hide that is without blemishes, scars or even insect bites is suitable for manufacturing first-rate furniture.
With the right tanning, the hide becomes leather that is particularly soft and supple, yet durable – also known as Nappa leather. Using an ancient, chemical process, the animal's skin is preserved and made durable. Subsequent dyeing and finishing transforms the leather into the material we know and love.
FSM offers eight different qualities of leather:The leather is separated into the desired thickness according to the intended application. The most valuable split is the upper leather with its natural grain of the skin because the fibrous structure in the skin's upper or outer layer is significantly thicker and therefore more resistant to tearing. FSM only uses full leather with the natural grain side up.
FSM offers eight different qualities of leather:

Leather & colors

  • LIVING
  • TOUCH
  • NATURALE
  • KASCHMIR
  • SELECT
  • COLORAL

LIVING

Type

Lightly pigmented with lightly embossed grain pattern

Thickness

1.5 to 1.7 mm

Characteristics

Elegant in appearance, particularly durable, less sensitive to humidity, spots and light exposure thanks to an easy-care finish. Living unites practical considerations with a high aesthetic.

offwhite
sand
écru
taupe
cashmere
truffe
nougat
teak
whisky
café
cigarro
paris
scarlet
cherry
umbra
black

TOUCH

Type

Natural Nappa leather

Thickness

1.2 mm

Characteristics

One-of-a-kind thanks to the authentic structure and silky sheen of the untreated skin – a leather that cannot be more original or of better quality. Particularly fine and intensive in its unparalleled feel. The ageing process creates an especially authentic and exquisite patina.

sabbia
taupe
sandstone
noce
cuoio
espresso
royal
cherry
umbra
black

NATURALE

Type

Natural Nappa leather

Thickness

1.5 to 1.7 mm

Characteristics

Unquestionably the most authentic form, a leather possessing all the positive properties of the natural material – exceptionally soft and supple and with an almost silky feel. Its original character is emphasised by subtle differences in colour intensity. Naturale undergoes visible ageing and over the years and takes on a distinct patina – a surface with a story and personality.

sabbia
taupe
noce
cuoio
espresso
umbra
black

KASCHMIR

Type

Nubuck leather with very smooth feel

Thickness

Thickness 1.2 – 1.5 mm

Characteristics

The velvety leather is known for its soft and velvety feel. Depending on the nap direction the matt look changes, for a beautiful and individual experience of the leather. The leather is natural and breathable. The use of KASCHMIR leather is limited to certain models.

 

sabbia
taupe
noce
cuoio
espresso
umbra
black
barolo

SELECT

Type

Nappa leather, lightly pigmented

Thickness

1.2 to 1.4 mm

Characteristics

Meticulous processing preserves the natural quality – with a characteristic pattern of creases, grain and pores. After tanning, it is dyed with a special finish to maintain the natural aura while also offering improved protection. It undergoes visible ageing, lending it an endearing patina.

snow
offwhite
kit
perla
kiesel
taupe
cashmere
schiefer
nomade
nougat
hazel
teak
whisky
café
cigarro
pacific
petrol
royal
paris
jade
olive
maine
scarlet
cherry
barolo
umbra
black

COLORAL

Type

Full-grain Nappa leather, lightly pigmented

Thickness

1.2 to 1.8 mm

Characteristics

Colours can make a piece of furniture look completely different, while also having a significant influence on a room's ambiance. With Coloral, de Sede offers the opportunity to choose from over 2,000 NCS/RAL colours and is capable of filling almost all colour wishes – from fashionable, trendy colours to new nuanced classic tones and more esoteric tastes.

RAL-1016
RAL-1021
RAL-2008
RAL-3000
RAL-3005
RAL-3015
RAL-4001
RAL-4007
RAL-4009
RAL-4010
RAL-5005
RAL-5012
RAL-5013
RAL-5014
RAL-6002
RAL-6005
RAL-6011
RAL-7034
RAL-7045
RAL-7047
RAL-8008
RAL-8011
RAL-9011
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