Master Italian craftsman working a piece of leather
Our Story

Where elegance meets detail.

Founded in Los Angeles in 1999 by CEO Javier J. Sandino — thirty years deep in the leather trade — Amalfi sources every hide from the Mastrotto Group in Vicenza, Italy.

Heritage · Craftsmanship · Distinction

"Founded on a passion for perfection, Amalfi has become a symbol of excellence in fine leather. With meticulous attention to detail and dedication to quality, we create materials that inspire the world of luxury interiors. Every piece of Amalfi leather is more than a product — it is a statement of prestige."

"Our leathers, molded by experience and innovation, find their ideal expression in every context where the pursuit of excellence reigns."

— Javier J. Sandino, CEO

Our Founder

A lifetime in leather.

Javier J. Sandino began his apprenticeship in 1969, spending three decades mastering every discipline of the leather trade before founding Amalfi Leather in Los Angeles in 1999. His vision was singular: bring Italian tannery excellence to the world's most demanding luxury markets.

Today, under his leadership, Amalfi supplies aviation completion centers, automotive ateliers and architectural design houses across five continents — every hide sourced from the Mastrotto Group in Vicenza, Italy.

Javier J. Sandino, CEO and Founder of Amalfi Leather

Javier J. Sandino — CEO & Founder

A timeline

Since 1969
1969

A trade learned

Javier J. Sandino begins a thirty-year apprenticeship across the leather trade.

1999

Amalfi founded

Amalfi Leather is established in Los Angeles, California with a singular focus on luxury applications.

2005

Vicenza partnership

Exclusive sourcing partnership with the Mastrotto Group, Italy's preeminent tannery.

Today

Global supply

Supplying completion centers, ateliers and design houses across aviation, automotive and architecture.

The Mastrotto tannery in Vicenza, Italy
Mastrotto, Vicenza

Tanned in the heart of Italy.

The Vicenza valley has been a center of Italian tanning for over a century. Our partnership with the Mastrotto Group ensures every hide is finished to the standard the world's most discerning manufacturers expect.

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