A four seater is a run of leather that seats the whole family in a line, without the corner unit that can cut a room in two. It is the sofa for a long living room or an open-plan space, and in leather it floats in the room as well as it sits against a wall.

Four seater leather sofas are rarer than they should be, because most makers stop at three. Ours come mainly from Newtrend Concepts Italia, whose Italian designs are offered in a maxi width a good deal wider than a standard three seater, and in true four seat versions, in full-grain leather on hardwood frames with high-resilience foam seats. Most measure 240cm or more wide, and many add features that suit a long sofa: adjustable headrests on each seat, a choice of seat widths, and chaise or corner pieces that extend the sofa further.

Because the ranges are made to order in Italy, the leather grade, the colour and the configuration are yours to choose, from classic tan and chestnut through greys and inky blues. The matching two seater, chaise end and armchair are available in the same hide, and ordering together means the leather comes from one batch so the colour matches exactly. Most Italian ranges are finished in leather on the back as well as the front, so a four seater can sit with its back to a kitchen or dining area rather than against a wall.

A sofa this size needs a clear route into the house. Measure the front door, hallway turns and internal doors as well as the wall it will sit against, and tell us if there is a tight corner; our delivery team knows the packed sizes and will advise before you order, and most ranges have removable feet. When comparing leather sofas, check that the hide is used on all seating surfaces and look for a frame guarantee. Everything here meets UK fire-safety regulations.

Order free leather swatches from any product page to see the colour and feel the thickness at home, or sit on the ranges at our showroom at Parkgate Complex, Rotherham, open seven days a week. UK mainland delivery is free with our own two-person team, who place the sofa in the room and remove the packaging; made-to-order lead times are confirmed before you commit; and Klarna lets you spread the cost.