distressed leather

Intentionally aged material

Distressed leather is leather that has been treated or worn to look aged, weathered, or well-used.

The surface shows intentional scuffs, scratches, fading, or uneven coloring that give it a vintage or rugged appearance: distressed leather boots, a distressed leather jacket.

The look suggests character and history, whether genuine or manufactured.

Related

patina · aged · rugged · saddle · saddle bag · rustic · texture · cowhide · burnished · scuffed · broken-in · antique · rough · supple · oiled · hand rubbed · tanned · boots

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Opposites
surface finish/condition

distressed leatherpatent leather

Lacquered hide, highly reflective

smooth leather · full-grain leather · bonded leather

Family

distress, distressed, distressing, distressingly, leather, leathers, leathery, leathered, leathering

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Rated G