If there’s ever an excuse to curl up on the sofa, work from home or even start a new hobby, this is it. Staying at home has given us something that rarely comes around: the opportunity to do the things we’ve never had the time to do.
With this in mind, we’ve compiled our top leather essentials to help you get the most out of these (sometimes difficult) times of social distancing indoors.
FAVOURITE LAPTOP CASE: HARBER LONDON LEATHER SLEEVE
We couldn’t help starting off by telling you about this laptop case by independent leather craft brand Harber London. Available in a variety of sizes and two different colours, this stylish accessory has two handy pockets attached so your stationary is always kept close. Handmade by expert craftsmen in Spain, the case also ships worldwide so none of us can miss out.
Available from www.harberlondon.com
FAVOURITE SOFA: CLARIDGE LUXURY LEATHER CHESTERFIELD
This two-seater sofa offers a contemporary yet classic style to suit any living room. With a buttoned finish on the back, arms and base, the sofa has been upholstered in premium leather and thoroughly hand waxed and oiled, giving it that smooth texture and shiny finish while maintaining its robustness.
Available from thechesterfieldcompany.com
FAVOURITE PLACEMATS: LIND DNA
Dine in sustainable style with these stunning placemats made from recycled leather. Water repellent, heat resistant and easy to wipe clean, these curved placemats bring both an environmentally conscious and elegant style to the table (pardon the pun). Choose from four classic colours: black, natural leather, navy and green.
Available from www.heals.com
FAVOURITE CHAIR: GRIFFITH LEATHER DESK CHAIR
Clean and simple, this modern desk chair brings a touch of class with its minimal stitching and generous padding, all supported by a sturdy cast-aluminium base. It comes in three different Italian leathers (Berkshire, Turin and Veneto) and in a vast variety of colours, so you’re really spoilt for choice when buying the perfect chair for working at home.
Available from www.restorationhardware.com
FAVOURITE FOOTSTOOL: OMERSA DACHSHUND
All those worldwide dog lovers out there: this one is definitely for you. This super-cute handmade leather Dachshund footstool has been stuffed with shredded pine wood and is made using unfinished leather – this will allow it to age beautifully and develop its own unique scuff marks. It has also been hand stained, waxed and polished to give it a shiny finish.
Available from www.omersa.co.uk
FAVOURITE BOARD GAME: ASPINAL CHESS SET
As we’re sure you know by now, real leather blends in beautifully with other materials. The Aspinal Chess Set does exactly that, with a navy hide leather exterior combining with hand-crafted wooden chess pieces and a luxurious black felt tray to store them in, adding a whole new touch of class to the game.
Available from www.aspinaloflondon.com
How are you surviving self-isolation? Do you know of any leather accessories we need in our homes? Let us know by tweeting us.
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