How is high-quality sheepskin tanned? An insight into our workshop

Genuine sheepskin is an exclusive natural product. The warming, fluffy wool and supple leather give our handmade sheepskin animal stools from Austria their unmistakable appeal. Everyone knows that high-quality natural materials require careful maintenance to preserve their quality and beauty for years to come. But how do we ensure that our unique pieces do not lose their natural strength? The keyword is "tanning".

Basics of tanning

Tanning is an essential preservation process that turns a raw hide into a long-lasting, valuable product. To be used for an exclusive stool in our alpine interior style, the sheepskin must be professionally refined. We value the highest quality in workmanship – exactly what you can expect from handmade animal stools made of genuine sheepskin.

Step-by-step process of sheepskin tanning

Raw hide preparation

For our premium sheepskin furniture unique pieces, we only select the best hides. The process begins with a thorough cleaning to remove dirt and excess fat. This is the only way to obtain the clean, soft starting material necessary for our luxurious home accessories.

Pickling

After cleaning, pickling follows. During this stage, the structure of the leather is prepared so that the tanning agents can penetrate perfectly. This is a crucial step to guarantee the suppleness that our Austrian workshop is known for.

Tanning

During the actual tanning process, the leather and sheepskin are preserved to make them more resistant and softer. We distinguish between vegetable tanning agents, valued for their naturalness, and other proven methods that ensure special durability – so that your sheepskin stool retains its shape and softness even with daily use in the living room.

Post-treatment

After drying, the final quality check takes place. Every hide is carefully inspected in our workshop before it is hand-crafted into a unique piece. Only products that meet our high standards leave our workshop in the Alps.

Advantages of the different tanning methods

Whether you appreciate the ecological benefits of vegetable tanning or prefer the durability of chemically tanned hides – each of our handmade pieces combines comfort with alpine charm. When you shop with us, you are buying an exclusive home accessory that combines sustainability with timeless design.

Use and care for your unique piece

A handmade sheepskin animal stool is more than just a piece of furniture – it is a statement. To keep your unique piece as fluffy as on the first day for a long time, we recommend regular vacuuming and gentle brushing. Thanks to shipping within Austria, your new favorite piece arrives safely at your home, straight from the Alps.

Conclusion

Professional tanning forms the foundation for the durability and luxury of our sheepskin products. We invite you to experience the quality of our handmade unique pieces for yourself.