CTL Leather

CTL Leather EVOLUTION
Up until the mid-1990s, CTL Leather’s primary business was the supply of upholstery leather, representing a large European group of tanneries.

Designers and developers of innovative and exceptional leathers + component products for the hospitality, residential, automotive, motor coach and yacht industries. Incorporated in 1993 in Toronto, Canada, CTL Leather designs and develops innovative and exceptional leathers and component products for the hospitality, residential, interior design, automotive, aviation and marine industries. HISTORY


CTL Leather traces its roots back to the OVL Group, a family group of companies that moved to Toronto, Canada in the early 1980s to expand its functions to include two additional divisions: Chair Tech Inc, a distributor of Italian marble and modern home furnishings; and Comp Tech Manufacturing, a polyurethane, plastic and foam injection manufacturer. In the late 1980s, the OVL Group expanded its product base to supply leathers to the contract and residential furniture manufacturers, an expansion which eventually led to the incorporation of CTL Leather in the early 1990s. As domestic producers sought leather know-how, CTL expanded its product offering to include Cut-and-Sew manufacturing for the contract and home furnishings industries, as well as the addition of high-end home furnishings components including mechanisms, furniture legs and bases. During this time, CTL also expanded its upholstery leather offerings to include tanneries from Asia and South America. The turn of the century saw CTL further expand its business from residential manufacturers to include architects, procurement companies and interior designers. TODAY
Currently, CTL Leather offers over 25 stocked leather lines in over 600 colours, and over 200 stocked components from its headquarters in Toronto, Canada. OUR GOAL
At CTL, we believe it is for us to show ingenuity and innovation to meet the demands of our customer’s in the supply of leather and related upholstery components. Our principal goal is to provide our clients with the best possible quality, service and support, through a variety of flexible programs and services through which you can expect a high level of customer service, and a commitment to maintain competitive prices. We are constantly evolving, investing and pursuing new opportunities, to provide better and new ways to help our clients achieve success.

Some leathers aim for uniformity. Bruges was designed to celebrate individuality.Natural grain variation, tonal shifts, ...
06/18/2026

Some leathers aim for uniformity. Bruges was designed to celebrate individuality.

Natural grain variation, tonal shifts, break patterns and evolving patina are what give this leather its depth and authenticity.

Because no two hides are identical, no two installations ever feel mass-produced.

This is leather that responds to touch, evolves with time and tells the story of the space it lives in.

What may appear different from a sample is often the very characteristic that makes the final installation extraordinary.

Character over correction. Always.

Designed by Ménard Dworkind architecture & design and photographed by David Dworkind, TEC Energy's workspace inspires co...
06/16/2026

Designed by Ménard Dworkind architecture & design and photographed by David Dworkind, TEC Energy's workspace inspires connection and stimulates collaboration, fosters a strong sense of team culture and the exchanges of ideas, creating an atmosphere that feels dynamic, inviting and deeply considered.

Seating upholstered in our Dakota Marigold introduces richness, depth and tactile contrast throughout the contemporary space, offering an earthy vibrancy with its distressed patina. This is leather that shapes an environment to feel both elevated and inviting.

A new chapter for a timeless silhouette. Reimagined by Upholstery Couture, this vintage Danish office chair was restored...
06/15/2026

A new chapter for a timeless silhouette.

Reimagined by Upholstery Couture, this vintage Danish office chair was restored and upholstered in our Dallas Desert — bringing renewed depth and character to a piece already rich with history.

Known for its distinctive pull-up effect, Dallas reveals bursts of tonal variation as the leather moves and stretches across the frame, highlighting every curve and contour of the design. The result is a finish that feels storied, tactile and beautifully lived-in from the very beginning.

Swipe through to see the before.

06/04/2026

Every colour begins quietly.

Stacked, studied and shaped by hand—each piece of leather holds the early stage of something considered.

In time, it settles into form and reveals its character in colour, texture and light.

A quiet evolution of material into a design moment.

06/02/2026

Meet Ocra, a new colourway from our Trentino collection.

Trentino has natural markings and shifts in tone that are intentionally preserved. This is material in motion: surfaces that develop, and leather that expresses its truth over time. What emerges isn’t a flaw, it's authenticity—a material that responds, evolves and endures.

This is leather that doesn’t sit still. It lives, responds and becomes uniquely yours.

Contact your local Account Executive to schedule a presentation today.

Magenta in motion, one of five new colours from our Trentino collection.A leather that brings together extraordinary sof...
05/29/2026

Magenta in motion, one of five new colours from our Trentino collection.

A leather that brings together extraordinary softness and rich, expressive colour—crafted to evolve with every wear.

Designed to be carried, lived in and uniquely yours.

05/27/2026

Introducing five new colours from our Trentino collection: Arugula, Barista, Magenta, Ocra and Pistachio.

Trentino's extraordinary softness and full-bodied character respond beautifully to time and use. It whispers of quiet luxury and moves gracefully across applications, leaving a subtle trace of elegance and refined character wherever it rests.

Full-bodied and supple, Trentino carries a distinctive character shaped by a meticulous tanning process that awakens the leather’s natural depth, warmth and nuance.

All Trentino colours are Declare LBC Red List Free.

Schedule a presentation with your local account executive and explore Trentino's new palette along with ten new colours from our Dakota and Dallas collections.

Or shop Trentino at: https://www.ctlleather.com/product-category/leather/trentino/

05/25/2026

's 2026 Spring Market issue features a living room showcasing three of our new colours:
• Dakota Marmalade
• Dallas Mystic Teal
• Trentino Ocra

Discover how leather transforms a space through texture, colour and craftsmanship.

Schedule a presentation and shop Dakota, Dallas and Trentino today at ctlleather.com.

DallasColour that MovesDallas is finished with a delicate blend of transparent waxes and oils, imparting a luminous shee...
05/22/2026

Dallas
Colour that Moves

Dallas is finished with a delicate blend of transparent waxes and oils, imparting a luminous sheen and a soft, supple hand.

Each pull tells a story, intentionally aging and celebrating the leather’s depth and character.

Schedule a presentation with your local account executive and explore Dallas' new colours along with ten new colours from our Dakota and Trentino collections.

Or shop Dallas at: https://www.ctlleather.com/product-category/leather/dallas/

Inspired by the new Dallas colour, Bubblegum.Every panel will age differently. Every installation will mature uniquely. ...
05/21/2026

Inspired by the new Dallas colour, Bubblegum.

Every panel will age differently. Every installation will mature uniquely. Not flaws, but proof of authenticity.

Luxury that moves, surfaces that live and materials that tell their story honestly.

Shop our new Dallas colours today.

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90 Carnforth Road
Toronto, ON
M4A2K7

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