Cultivating  Our Clients to Help Achieve their DesignVisions
Since 1980

Cultivating
Our Clients to Help Achieve their Design Visions Since 1980
We offer premium leather hides for residential and commercial settings; specializing in boutique and luxury design
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DON'T NEED UPHOLSTERY LEATHER?

Shop our extensive leather collections for the FASHION & LEATHERCRAFT industries!

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Our Manhattan showroom is open to all - No appointment needed! We understand budget sensitivity and are 
happy to help everyone regardless of project

or customer size.

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Features

Why Global
Leathers?

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  • 40+ Years of Experience

    Our knowledge and expertise, built upon since 1980, allows us to simplify complex processes and guide our clients effectively. Our system is designed to be quick and simple.

  • More Than Just Business

    We pride ourselves on helping the overall leather community grow and thrive. We treat our customers like family and want to continue building strong, trusting relationships.

  • Finest Quality & Widest Selection

    We offer unique and high-quality articles. Our leather is ethically sourced, consistent, durable, and versatile across all industries. We take pride in our endless leather sourcing; focusing primarily on the latest trends and LWG compliance requirements. Tannery sustainability practices are vital to us, and we explore their carbon footprint before purchasing.

  • Service, Service, Service

    We provide expert consultations and guide our clients in the right direction. It’s important to make our designers feel comfortable, heard, seen, and motivated. We’re able to accommodate individual customers’ wants and needs. We’re always more than willing to provide samples and answer any project-related questions.

  • Glance Our Capabilities

    • Pantone Matching
    • Skiving
    • Perforating
    • Leather Aging
    • Embossing
  • Values

    Global Leathers is trustworthy, reliable, prompt, and, above all, customer focused.

  • We Ship Worldwide

    No matter where you are, we ensure fast and reliable shipping, making it easy for you to choose the perfect material for your project from anywhere in the world

Home of the Famous Canyon Leather
3 simple steps

How We Work

  • 1

    Inquire

    Email | Call | Visit Our Showroom

  • 2

    Swatches

    A customized sample package is tailored to specific project needs.
This allows for personalized swatch sets, service, and guidance.

  • 3

    Client Approval

    Once swatches are received, all details are discussed appropriately
to arrive at a final decision.

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I was in a pickle. Dining room chairs needed reupholstering. Pearlized white leather was my vision but couldn’t be found in my area. With a wish & prayer, Global Leathers/Andrew Crystal was contacted on line. Within 30 minutes of my email sent, Andrew warmly & professional extended help with understanding of my dilemma. A Fed Ex envelope was dispatched with samples of ample size to choose from with immediate availability for my project. It has been a very long time since this extraordinary high level of customer care has been offered to me ( and yes, I shop a lot). The excellent quality of the leathers & Andrew’s knowledgeable guidance transformed a headache inducing problem into viable top-notch solutions. Global Leather is now my “go to” leather source and should be yours too! You won’t be disappointed - guaranteed.

Nancy A. Nordheim

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Their Canyon article is hands down the best leather in the world. As a designer I always show this leather to my clients first because of its buttery, rich look and feel. Everyone falls in love with it and Global makes the process so easy.

Stephanie Sullivan

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If ever there was an exemplary standard for customer service and selection of quality skins and variety of colors GLOBAL leather is it

David Henry

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Came on a recommendation and I am so glad I did. This place is a NYC institution! Everything you need to know about leather, these guys know. The team here are so knowledgeable and professional. Thank you to Andrew and Leo for all your help. Highly recommend this place, whether you need a small piece for a belt or a clothing line etc, this is the only place to go. Please support our local family businesses!

Sarah Ra

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Well worth the drive from central NJ! Jordan was so helpful and caring. They have a diverse selection at such great prices! Can’t beat it. Global is the best in the business!

Kevin F

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I been shopping at Global Leather for over 20 yrs! hands down the best leather store in New York City, you will find what you need for your project big or small, they have a great staff and awesome customer Service...

Nazim Izzak

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Been coming to Global Leathers for 5 years since moving to NYC. Nothing but amazing service and friendly faces. I have been working with them even after relocation of the shop, and not once has there been a miscommunication with there hours or location. The leather standards and knowledge of the staff always is outstanding. I have called and described a hide i bought in the past before heading over, and if they could not find exactly what I had, they were able to show me similar hides that would work with the design. They have taught me so much about leather and its just so welcoming. Today, I went in and its felt like visiting family. We were all joking around together, laughing and having fun. It felt so much like home.

Shannon Pacocha

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Introduction

About Global
Leathers

  • Company Overview

    Founded in 1980, Global Leathers is a second-generation family-owned business that supplies premium upholstery leathers to the interior design and architect community.
We are the epitome of high-quality, service-oriented leather sourcing.

    Our leathers are sourced from the best Leather Working Group compliant tanneries, ensuring sustainable practices and adherence to LWG environmental standards.

  • Expertise & Versatility

    Beyond upholstery leather, we have vast experience in garment, handbag, and accessory leathers.

    Our leathers have been featured in Broadway Performances, Fashion Brand Collections, Music Videos, TV Shows + Movies, Cruise Ships, and Celebrity Residences.

  • Commitment to Excellence

    Global Leathers has a passion for sourcing the finest leathers and staying up to date with the latest design trends, driving our pursuit of excellence.

    Over the years, our leather has been featured in renowned publications, such as Architectural Digest, Interior Design Market Tabloid, Homes & Gardens, The New York Times, and Nylon Magazine showcasing our leather quality and sourcing expertise.

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Design Guide

Vegetable Tanned

  • Tanning Material Obtained NATURALLY - Leaves | Tree Bark | Plants
  • Heavier & Stronger
  • Very Good for Tooling & Embossing
  • Less Allergenic
  • Oxidizes

Chrome Tanned

  • Leather Tanned w/ Chromium Compounds
  • High & Fashion Color Pallet
  • Colorfast & Stable to Oxidization
  • Soft & Strong
  • High Elongation Elasticity

Hair on Hides

  • Leather Tanned Without Removing the Hair
  • Natural Hair Provides Unique & Textured Appearance
    Often Used for Decoration & Upholstery

Leather that has been through-dyed by immersion in a dyebath and has NOT received any coating of pigmented finish

* Clear coat is allowed and still is considered Aniline

Strengths

  • Feel | Appearance | Comfort | Breathability
  • High Luxury Look & Feel | Extremely Popular Amongst Designers

Leather with a small quantity of pigment

  • * Hides minor defects

Strengths

  • Hides Minor Defects | Color Uniformity

Leather in which the surface is completely covered in pigment

Strengths

  • Maximum Color Uniformity | Durable | Color Fastness
    Ideal Choice for Clean + Commercial + High Traffic Settings
Thousands of "IN-STOCK" Leathers Availableble for Immediate Shipment
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Frequently asked questions

Is there a minimum order?

MOQ is One (1) Hide

Are custom orders possible?

Custom Orders Are Always Possible

What is the lead time for a CFA?

Cuttings For Approval Swatches Typically Ship Within a Week Depending on the Article & Color
CFAs are Highly Recommended for All Leathers Due to Dye Lot Variations

What is the lead time for shipping in-stock leather?

In Stock Leather Typically Ships Between One (1) DAY to Two (2) WEEKS Depending on the Article & Color

What is your return policy?

You Have Thirty (30) Days to Dispute and/or Return Hides
We Will NOT Accept Hides That Have Been Cut or Treated
All Returns Will Be Analyzed on a Case-by-Case Basis

What are your account terms?

We Must Receive 100% Prepayment Prior to Shipment

Do you offer payment terms?

Terms Are Considered on a Case-by-Case Basis

What is your FOB point?

New York, NY | Secaucus, NJ