iPad leather case: find the best leather cases for your iPad

Mmm, leather, one of the best materials to build a premium case. In this post we’re talking about an iPad leather case, the best way to give your modern tablet a classic look. It’s something that you’ll appreciate not because it’s premium, but because it feels nice in hand, it looks nice and protects your investment like any other carrying case for iPad (the list of the best ipad cases is here). You might think that a premium case will run you a few hundred dollars, but most leather iPad cases are cheaper that they used to by a few years ago, so it’s common to find a leather case for iPad at just a few dozen dollars.

Of course some are fake leather or eco-leather but they keep the properties for at least a few years. If you think you’ll change your iPad in a few years (I bet you do) then there’s no reason not to go for an iPad leather case if you like the looks of it, even if it’s not made from real leather.

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Now let’s not get too much into details as you got the point why a leather iPad case is desirable, or anything made from leather for that matter. Here’s the list of one of the best models of iPad cases made from leather that you can purchase online.

Attention iPad 2 owners: The majority of those non-tight fit cases will fit the newly launched iPad 2, but you won’t have access to the front and back facing cameras and the speaker will be blocked, leading to low sound volume.

Marware Eco-Vue

As the name states you might have already guessed that this is not a genuine leather product, but one made from Eco leather, a high quality material engineered to save the planet (in the sense it doesn’t affect the climate during production phase). Getting over this ‘little’ aspect let’s go to the case, an ingenious one, that has multiple functions including acting like an iPad desk stand with tho positions, one for typing and one for viewing media files and browsing the web. A strap fitted on the back of Marware Eco-Vue ensures you can use it as a tablet securely fitted to your hand. The case opens like a book and features a comfortable scratch proof microfiber interior.

Marware Eco-Vue

Ctcstore Leather Convertible Book Jacket for Apple iPad

This is a double function case, one that also acts like a iPad desk stand, which means one accessory less to buy. Given the sub 30 dollars price, the Ctcstore Leather Convertible Book Jacket for Apple iPad is a good choice for anyone in the market for a leather case. It’s interesting that you’re not limited to just one viewing angle, as the case can be adjusted as a stand in multiple angles on inclination. The interior is made of suede lining for added scratch protection for screen and case. Custom cutouts means no iPad port or control is blocked. Multiple colors are available, from black to red and brown.

Ctcstore Leather Convertible Book Jacket

Piel Frama Premium Leather Case with MAGNETIC Closure

The best of the best leather are found in Spain, and the Piel Frama Premium leather case is made from handcrafted Spanish leather, smooth to the feel and nice to look at. It’s kind of expensive, but that’s not what’s important. Style is and functionality, as Piel Frama can be used also as an iPad stand, featuring two adjustable positions, one for reading and one for typing and working, just like you do on a desk. This case is measured to fit tightly the iPad and the magnetic closure mechanism ensures easy operation. All ports are, of course, accessible without having to take out the iPad to sync or charge it. If you want to offer the case as a gift, Piel Frama offers a gift box by default.

Piel Frama Premium Leather Case with MAGNETIC Closure

Tuff-Luv Napa Leather case cover

This must be the leather case of all cases, as it’s made from the famous Napa leather, all wrapped in a nice classic design (or vintage if you prefer). It’s got 5 adjustment settings that let’s you use your iPad like an iPad stand so it’s double function (viewing angle varies from 20 to 70 degrees). A secure flap ensures the iPad stays safe when loaded into the pouch. There are even available quite a few color options to choose from. The downside? It’s available starting May 30th, but you can preorder it now on Amazon.

Tuff Luv multi-view Napa Leather case cover for Apple iPad

Aligata Coffee Milk Envelope

[iPad 2 compatible] – Aligata is one of my favorites leather iPad cases manufacturer because they have something few companies have these days: honesty. They state on their website that their cases won’t fit perfectly the iPad because they’re hand made and that the material they’re made of is subject to imperfections. What you get when you buy an Aligata case is a nice stylish leather cover for your high tech iPad. It will definitely make you stand out in front of your business partners or friends.

Pricing for Aligata cases is somewhere around 55-60$ for all models, so they’re not the most expensive out there, and that’s a good thing. Other Aligata cases include Dark Chocolate iPad Leather Envelope, Milk Tea iPad Leather Envelope, Nippon iPad Leather Envelope, Nude Beauty iPad Leather Envelope (what an ‘exciting’ name) and the Perfect Black iPad Leather Envelope and some classic case/stand models: Black Espresso, Dark Chocolate, Nippon, Nude Beauty and Perfect Black.

Coffee Milk iPad Leather Envelope: perfection is not the point

Targus Hughes Leather Portfolio Slipcase

This is another must have for CEOs and business people in general. Imagine you walk into a meeting room with this portfolio slipcase and you take your iPad out. Don’t expect applause, but quite a few invidious looks thrown your way. The Targus Hughes Leather Portfolio Slipcase is made from genuine leather (hence the 60$ price). The outer layer is durable oiled tanned to give it a persistent look for longer time. The soft twill lining interior protects against scratches and smudges. All you have to do is make sure you don’t drop your iPad when it’s outside the protecting case. Don’t worry about it falling of when inside, as a secure magnetic closure make sure the iPad is securely wrapped inside.

Targus Hughes Leather Portfolio Slipcase

iLuv leather cover for iPad

This is a simple looking leather cover for iPad, but this is where its beauty comes from: the simplicity of design, black with only a silver metal rectangle with the name of the manufacturer. iLuv leather cover is meant to  protect your iPad from scratches and dents, acting as a carrying case when needed, because a magnetic strap is used to secure the cover closed. This item is not yet released but can be purchased from Amazon and will ship when it becomes available. You can check its availability from time to time here.

iLuv leather cover for iPad

Deluxe Leather multi-view Case/Folio with Stand Feature

This is one interesting alternative for a leather case, if you’re on a budget and want a premium case. It also acts like a iPad stand, meaning you won’t have to buy another ipad accessory to complete the package. There are no less that 13 position on inclination for the screen of the iPad so it’s hard to imagine you won’t get the perfect position, whether you work or play. The case is professionally designed to hold the iPad perfectly on all sides. If you’re not that keen on the brawn finish you’ll be happy to know that Deluxe leather multi-view case/folio is available also in Black, Red and White.

Deluxe Leather multi-view Case/Folio with Stand Feature

CaseCrown Genuine Leather Horizontal Flip iPad Case

If you’re hunting for a bargain genuine leather case for your iPad, the CaseCrown Horizontal Flip iPad case is the one to look for. With a price a little bit over 20$ you get a leather case specially designed for your iPad, with elastic band and slots to hold cards, papers, and accessories. The iPad slides in very easy and is kept secure thanks to a  securing latch. In case you’re not an all black leather lover there are other colors (pink, blue and red) for this CaseCrown case. Alternatively you can go for a Vertical flip model, that opens just like a detective notepad, also available in quite a few colors.

CaseCrown Genuine Leather Horizontal Flip iPad Case

iPad Leather Case Folio with Screen Protector

This is not a particularly different looking case for iPad, but features great book cover like functionality which makes it suitable for use as an ebook reader/business agenda thanks to its slots for Papers/Business Cards. Plus it holds the iPad tight and protects the screen while you transport it inside your bag filled with sharp objects. An additional screen protector film for iPad is provided so you can protect the screen also in use (see more screen protectors for iPad here).

Ipad Leather Case Folio with screen protector

Vaja Special Edition Mamut Suela Brown Leather

If you want the best and absolutely the best iPad leather case on market then you must go for the Vaja Special Edition, made from Brown Mamut Suela leather with padded interior. The front leather cover is completely detachable and can be fitted with ease at the back leather grip. This amazing case is tailored perfectly to the iPad, leaving main ports, controls and the charging/sync dock accessible while in use. It’s interesting to note how the iPad slips in place from the top of the case.

Now, if you want to know for what you’re paying 250 dollars, let’s see what Vaja says about the origin of the leather user in its products: “These hides are from the top ten percent of Argentina’s leather and are selected for quality, strength, character and grain“. The leather has not been altered in any way and the cases are handcrafted one each at the time by specialized workers. This is the ultimate iPad business case to show yourself around.

Vaja Special Edition Mamut Suela Brown Leather

To sum up the article

Remember that this is just a list of leather cases for iPad, which was just launched  a few months ago. Expect new models to come up on market so check back to this page soon as I’ll update it once a new interesting iPad leather case become available. Also, if you happen to buy one of these models let me know how they perform so I can put some real feedback in this article.

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