Real leather has been used for furniture for many years and its appeal has not waned, still being sought after as much now as it was then. Leather is supple yet durable at the same time, and is quite resistant to water, making it ideal in a kitchen or bar environment where it will be tested on a daily basis. Leather is also a material that is full of character, with a distinctive look and feel that is instantly suggestive of quality and class. It also has that distinctive smell that for many evokes strong memories or emotions, adding to the depth that leather can provide to its surroundings. A superb material that has numerous qualities.