Fabrics and leathers

When exploring fabrics and leathers, it helps to understand how modern furniture materials behave in real life. Today’s upholstery sits alongside solid wood, engineered wood, metal, and glass, so the textile you choose needs to feel balanced within your home. Minimal forms often pair beautifully with high quality materials that have subtle weave detail and long‑lasting comfort. Modern textures lean toward tactility—tactile bouclé, traceable leather and flat-woven fabrics—all offering depth without overwhelming your room. Soft, luxury velvet upholstery is also a key feature in maximalist interiors, celebrated for its richness and texture. These materials are chosen to coordinate with muted palettes, clean lines, and the understated elegance of modern design.

Modern and contemporary furniture favours simplicity and subtle detail, so fabrics should support the silhouette rather than compete with it. These designs often blend refined materials such as slim metal frames, tempered glass, or softly rounded wood edges. Bouclé offers soft tactility and durability, flat‑woven fabrics give a smooth, clean finish, and traceable leather provides a refined, natural look. For pieces that sit near coffee tables, shelves, or display cabinets, a calm, for instance, the bouclé fabric helps the room stay serene and purposeful. The choice of materials and textiles also plays a key role in the visual appeal of modern furniture, enhancing the overall style and attractiveness of contemporary interiors.

Many BoConcept pieces combine metal elements—like slim legs, metal frames, or architectural accents—with soft seating. Metal is often used for structural components such as table legs, which contribute to the sleek, minimalist aesthetic characteristic of contemporary design. Stainless steel, powder‑coated metal and black bases pair well with plush fabrics and warm leathers, helping anchor the room without adding visual weight. Reclaimed wood brings natural texture; wood‑metal combinations create an industrial aesthetic; and glass brightens velvets or matte fabrics. Considering these relationships ensures harmony across your space.

When selecting furniture for your home, colour and texture shape the mood of the space. Neutral tones—black, white, grey and brown—are safe choices that remain versatile and timeless. Deeper and bold shades like navy blue, yellow or red add contrast and depth, especially in minimal interiors. Beyond this, decorative elements such as patterned or textured glass can further enhance the aesthetic appeal and individuality of modern furniture pieces, offering additional customization options and unique style.

Bouclé is a luxurious, durable fabric known for its soft, looped weave and rich textures. It brings warmth, softness and a refined tactile quality to modern interiors, enhancing simple forms without overpowering them. Bouclé works beautifully with wooden furniture, matte finishes and warm lighting, adding subtle depth to sofas, chairs and cushions. It’s an ideal choice when you want comfort, tactility and visual softness in the same fabric.

BoConcept offers bespoke leather crafted in collaboration with Danish innovators Nordic SPOOR. These leathers are chrome‑free, heavy‑metal‑free and fully traceable back to the individual hide, ensuring transparency and responsible sourcing. Leather upholstery feels naturally soft and develops a timeless appeal as it ages. With its gentle sheen and breathable structure, leather warms with use and pairs beautifully with dining tables, wooden accents and other materials in the room. Solid wood furniture is highly valued for its durability, natural beauty, and longevity, making it an ideal pairing with leather upholstery in both classic and modern furniture designs.

Velvet is a luxurious fabric that brings warmth, softness and an inviting glow to any space. Its rich, jewel-toned hues add depth and colour, while its tactile texture encourages layering and enhances visual interest, elevating any aesthetic with a timeless charm. Velvet pairs beautifully with glass, metal and wood timeless finishes, adding elegant contrast across living room furniture. BoConcept offers a curated range of velvets in various colours and finishes, helping you find the perfect match for your palette.

Fabrics with durable fibres and synthetic materials resist wear well, while leather benefits from occasional conditioning to maintain softness. Durable materials are a key aspect of minimalist aesthetics, emphasizing high-quality craftsmanship and longevity in modern furniture. For easy‑clean options, BoConcept’s AquaClean technology coats each fibre with an invisible layer that prevents dirt from penetrating, making upkeep simple. AquaClean fabrics withstand multiple wash cycles and maintain their appearance for up to a decade. Regular vacuuming, prompt spot cleaning and following care labels help protect colour, texture and softness across all materials.

Ordering samples is the best way to explore new materials. Feel them in your hands, test them in daylight and evening light, and see how they interact with your flooring, rugs and wall colours. Samples show how materials provide comfort, softness, and colour consistency in your own home, ensuring your choice suits your personal style and stays harmonious across different styles of décor. Modern furniture made with traditional craftsmanship supports upholstery beautifully. Materials such as glass, wood, metal, rattan, or wicker often appear in contemporary interiors—whether in shelving units, storage units or display pieces—so comparing fabrics and leathers at home helps you see how your upholstery complements these finishes.