CTL Leather

Name: CTL Leather
Address: 90 Carnforth Road, Toronto, ON, M4A2K7, CA
Telephone: +14164494770
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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.

07/16/2026

When specifying natural leather, understanding the difference between a swatch and a full hide is essential.

SoHo
Transparent and vibrant, this authentic leather tells its own story.

Every scar, wrinkle, grain variation and subtle shift in colour speaks to the natural life of the hide. These are the details that make SoHo so distinctive—a full grain, pure aniline leather designed to showcase nature's hallmarks beautifully.

Project: North of Brooklyn 8
Leather: SoHo Seaweed
Designer: Ménard Dworkind architecture & design
Photographer: .dworkind

07/15/2026

A palette inspired by authenticity.

Caress is a true aniline leather designed to reveal the natural beauty of the hide through rich colour, depth and character. Featured here in Fern, Flame, Maize, Caramel and Bronze, each colour brings its own distinct personality while working together to create a warm, layered material story.

Caress celebrates the nuances that make natural leather extraordinary. Variations in grain, tone and texture create depth that cannot be replicated, while a rich patina develops over time.

For designers, these are the details that transform a palette into an experience—creating spaces that feel authentic, inviting and timeless.

Discover the beauty of leather that evolves with every interaction through our Caress collection.

07/13/2026

The beauty of authentic leather extends far beyond furniture.

Rich in depth, character and natural variation, Caress Bronze brings a sense of warmth and sophistication to every application. Its transparent finish allows the natural life of the leather to remain visible, revealing subtle movement, texture and individuality that make each piece uniquely its own.

Whether specified for hospitality, residential interiors, furniture, or luxury accessories, authentic leather creates a lasting connection through its depth, authenticity and enduring beauty. Shop ctlleather.com today.

07/08/2026

A sample introduces the leather. A full hide reveals its character.

With no surface coating and no colour correction, our Caress collection showcases colour variation that exists both within each hide and from hide to hide, ensuring every piece is distinct and uniquely yours.

The beauty of Caress unfolds gradually, revealing depth, character and individuality with age. Over time, its surface becomes more expressive. This evolution is not only expected—it is the hallmark of authentic leather.

It's precisely why you should continue to choose natural leather over synthetic alternatives: for its authenticity, its warmth and its ability to create spaces that feel truly one of a kind.

07/07/2026

At DaiLo every design detail contributes to a memorable dining experience. Designed by Soliddesign, the restaurant's interiors blend bold colour, comfort and durability through our leather upholstery.

Stools upholstered in Caress Bordeaux create rich visual accents, while booths in Dallas Aqua add vibrant layers of color throughout the space. Together, these selections help shape a warm, welcoming environment that reflects DaiLo's dynamic culinary experience.

07/06/2026

Designed to reveal, not conceal.

With no surface coating and no colour correction, Caress showcases the natural beauty of the hide as nature intended.

Variations in colour, grain and character exist not only from hide to hide, but throughout each individual hide itself — ensuring every piece is uniquely yours.

Transparent, authentic and vibrant, this is leather that tells a story.

As a true aniline leather, Caress responds to its environment, developing a rich patina through touch, light and daily use. Its surface evolves gracefully over time, becoming softer, deeper, and more expressive with every interaction.

Clients are increasingly drawn to materials with authenticity rather than uniformity. With Caress, no two pieces age alike. The result is true bespoke quality—a material that reflects the life of the space it inhabits.

Its nuances are its strength. Its variation is its beauty.
And the longer it lives, the more compelling it becomes.

07/02/2026

Discover understated elegance with our nubuck looks, featuring Dartmoor Sapphire Sky, Dartmoor Colonial Blue, Paradiso Blush, and Paradiso Chateau Grey.

Paradiso features a smooth, matte microfiber surface with exceptional performance specifications designed to meet the demands of hospitality environments.

Dartmoor offers a more refined touch, subtle texture, and modern sophistication suited for a wide range of design applications.

From cool blue tones to soft neutral hues, each article makes a quiet statement through rich colour and an elevated finish.

Subtle texture.
Contemporary colour.
Effortlessly timeless.

Schedule a presentation with your local account executive and shop ctlleather.com today.

07/01/2026

Happy Canada Day! 🇨🇦

Today we celebrate the people, creativity and communities that make Canada unique.

As a proudly Canadian company, we're grateful for the designers, manufacturers, craftspeople and partners who inspire us every day.

Wishing everyone a safe, joyful and memorable Canada Day.

❤️ From all of us at CTL Leather.

Please note, we will be closed Friday, July 3rd.

06/30/2026

Before leather reaches a specification library, every hide is reviewed, cut, labeled and handled by hand.

Sampling is more than colour selection, it’s how designers evaluate texture, grain, finish and how leather will live within a space.

Contact you local account executive to learn more about CTL Leather or visit ctlleather.com

06/29/2026

Greystones is a masterclass in contrast — where saturated color, rich texture, and sculptural forms come together to create a space that feels layered, cinematic, and alive.

Designed by Solid Design Creative Inc. and photographed by Rick O'Brien at www.rickobrienphotographer.com, the interior features our Dallas Nautica on the booths, Dakota Burlap on the square dining chairs, Dakota Golden Brown on the round dining chairs, and Bruges Radiant Raspberry across the barstools.

Each leather introduces its own distinct presence: Dallas shifting beautifully with light and movement, Dakota offering a supple natural grain, and Bruges delivering a striking hit of color at the bar.

The result is an interior that feels collected rather than matched — a dynamic palette, a tactile experience, and a memorable moment in every detail.

Address

90 Carnforth Road
Toronto, ON
M4A2K7

Telephone

+14164494770

Website

http://www.ctlleather.com/

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