Maybe you have thought about buying cowhide furniture to decorate your property? Leather furniture can often be seen as being an investment because it can be more expensive than the more common upholstered ranges. But since high class leather will last for decades, is easy to scrub and is child friendly, it might actually develop into an even better  bargain. But before you rush out to the shops, you should find out about the different models of of cowhide furniture available.

Since the hide of the animal has shielded it from the elements, every one will be different. There is no such thing as matching hides because insect bites and scratches make each piece unique. The grade of the hide depends on quite a few factors including how well the cattle were looked after.

Nubuck and Aniline are two phrases you may hear or read whenever you look at buying quality furniture. They imply that the leather have been dyed but no other protective finishes have been used. It’s generally more supple than other forms of cowhide but it also might be damaged more easily. If water spills over a sofa or pillow made using this type of leather, it could permanently stain the hide leaving it a darker color. You should use special cleaning products designed for nubuck aniline hides. On other words don’t clean it with warm water.

Other varieties of cowhide may be cleaned by using a damp cloth or if treating a stubborn stain, you may use a bit of soap in warm water. Whenever you do wash the leather, try to make use of the suds only. Buff and shine as you go rather than letting the liquid dry into the hide.