Classic Leather Inc., founded in 1966 by Thomas H. Shores Sr., was in the foothills of North Carolina in Hickory, NC. It’s the oldest manufacturer of leather-upholstered furniture in the United States. With nearly 200 leather choices and 300 frame options, they are dedicated to crafting the finest leather seating made in their industry.
Using time-honored techniques coupled with the latest technology, their craftspeople build each piece by hand to your specifications. Every piece of Classic Leather bears the signature of its owner. And it is all made right here in the United States so that they may personally guarantee customers’ satisfaction.
All of the leathers Classic Leather offers are top-grain. During the tanning process each hide is separated into sections. The top section (the top-grain) is the most valuable part of the hide, with exceptional strength and durability. The sections underneath are not suitable for leather upholstery and often referred to as “splits”, meaning they are split from the top-grain section. Classic Leather never uses splits on any part of their upholstery furniture.
At Classic Leather, they manufacture their own cushions. They have put many years of research and experience into their cushion construction. This gives them the confidence to ensure their customers they are receiving the highest quality seating at the best value.