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− | + | When it comes to old leather the words "antique leather" and "[[Antique Leather - Vintage Leather#leather patina|patina]]" spring to mind. However, they are two different things. | |
− | The term "antique leather" | + | The term "antique leather" usually applies either to furniture which is over 100 years old, or leather which has been given an antique look. |
==Antique leather due to the age== | ==Antique leather due to the age== | ||
− | "Antique leather" can be | + | "Antique leather" can be described so because of its age. Objects are classed as antiques when they are about 100 years old. Rarely when 50 years old. |
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==Antique leather due to the optics== | ==Antique leather due to the optics== | ||
− | We also call it antique leather when it has an old leather look. Mostly, this term is used with Chesterfield furniture, desk tops and [[Embossed leather|embossed]] chairs. In this case, it is not the age of the leather but its look that | + | We also call it antique leather when it has an old leather look. Mostly, this term is used with Chesterfield furniture, desk tops and [[Embossed leather|embossed]] chairs. In this case, it is not the age of the leather but its look that counts. However, the term "[[vintage leather]]" is widely used for the appearance of old leather. |
− | The antique leather look is created by contrasting [[leather colour|colours]]. For example, [[Pull up leather - Greased leather - Waxed leather - Oiled leather|Pull Up leathers]] | + | The antique leather look is created by contrasting [[leather colour|colours]]. For example, [[Pull up leather - Greased leather - Waxed leather - Oiled leather|Pull Up leathers]] have a wax or oil coating that quickly builds up patina just through normal use. |
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==Leather patina== | ==Leather patina== | ||
− | Patina appears when the leather changes due to ageing, but it is still | + | Patina appears when the leather changes due to ageing, but it is still attractive. A historic column with little cracks, or an old wooden ship with many signs of ageing can still be beautiful - like an old painting - even though they are damaged. It's the same with leather. A leather with patina doesn’t have to be 100 years old, it just needs to have the look of antique leather. In other words, showing signs of use which look to have aged well. |
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− | ''Patina adds to the value of a [[Vintage & Classic car leather|classic car]]. Dirt and | + | ''Patina adds to the value of a [[Vintage & Classic car leather|classic car]]. Dirt and abrasions are not considered [[leather damages|damages]].''<br></p> |
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==Patination== | ==Patination== | ||
− | Patination is the process of making leather look like old leather. | + | Patination is the process of making leather look like old leather. This is usually achieved by applying a a semi-transparent darker hue on [[Rub off leather - Rub off finish#chesterfield furniture|Chesterfield furniture]]. The leather is then called [[Rub off leather - Rub off finish|rub-off leather]]. |
Revision as of 18:11, 27 January 2017
When it comes to old leather the words "antique leather" and "patina" spring to mind. However, they are two different things.
The term "antique leather" usually applies either to furniture which is over 100 years old, or leather which has been given an antique look.
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Antique leather due to the age
"Antique leather" can be described so because of its age. Objects are classed as antiques when they are about 100 years old. Rarely when 50 years old.
Antique Leather due to age: Leather luggage, antique book cover, antique chairs, shoes, embossed folder, antique leather wallpaper.
Antique leather due to the optics
We also call it antique leather when it has an old leather look. Mostly, this term is used with Chesterfield furniture, desk tops and embossed chairs. In this case, it is not the age of the leather but its look that counts. However, the term "vintage leather" is widely used for the appearance of old leather.
The antique leather look is created by contrasting colours. For example, Pull Up leathers have a wax or oil coating that quickly builds up patina just through normal use.
Antique Leather due to appearance: The rest are older Chesterfield sofas, but not old enough to classify as antique.
Leather patina
Patina appears when the leather changes due to ageing, but it is still attractive. A historic column with little cracks, or an old wooden ship with many signs of ageing can still be beautiful - like an old painting - even though they are damaged. It's the same with leather. A leather with patina doesn’t have to be 100 years old, it just needs to have the look of antique leather. In other words, showing signs of use which look to have aged well.
The difference between old leather with patina and modern leather is obvious.
Old-timer seats with a beautiful patina, even if the leather is already partially torn.
Patina adds to the value of a classic car. Dirt and abrasions are not considered damages.
Upholstery leather: Even if the leather already has colour differences and ageing traces, it has a beautiful patina.
In this case the leather is broken and no longer beautiful. Therefore, it is not considered patina.
Worn and brittle leather is better described as soiled and brittle, rather than with patina. However, the armrest has a residual patina.
Patination
Patination is the process of making leather look like old leather. This is usually achieved by applying a a semi-transparent darker hue on Chesterfield furniture. The leather is then called rub-off leather.
Image 1 still doesn’t have a patina. - Image 2 has little patina. - Image 3 is intensively patinated.
Different patinated antique leather or rub-off leather effects.
Today the leather can be bought with antique finish. Previously, furniture was partially coated with a dark colour, hence the term rub-off leather as it looks as if the colour has rubbed off.
The post-patination of an antique folder.
Additional information
- Antique leather chairs
- Club chairs
- Rub off leather - Rub off finish
- Chesterfield furniture
- Vintage leather