Do I need to break-in my new leather sofa for it to be comfortable?

Question

I have had my new leather sofa for a week now and it is very painful on my butt. It is the firm style as opposed to the plush, soft type. My butt hurts after only 15 minutes or so. I have heard varying opinions so far about leather sofa cushion break in periods - some say it is necessary, some say it shouldn't be. Anyone with experience on this?

Answer 1

Get a friend with bigger Butt--to set in it for 8 hours

Answer 2

This generally wont be an issue with the Leather itself, but rather the foam/batting etc used inside. The foam cushions do compress over time but if it is a significantly different density of core than you will find comfortable you may wish to try two options 1) if there is access to the back of the seat try adding some dacron fiber fill sheets to soften it ( its like a pillow top mattress idea)

2) your local foam shop will have many different densities of foam you could have them cut new cores for you at a density you find more pleasant. Just remember that whatever you chose will over time ( long period) get softer.

Answer 3

Did you use leather conditioner and sealer on it? That softens the leather a bit but if it is as bad as you say, you need to get some really heavy stuff and set it on your couch overnight and let that break in the springs.

Answer 4

it should not have to be broken in