I have no idea what the heck is leather vinyl and what was the material on your order ? Those are what we need to see to even hazard a guess at what you got .

Leather vinyl probably is artificial leather. Although anything is possible, I doubt it's making you sick.

@Patricia Colwell Consulting I posted a photo of the Label above. There are many posts that say this Collection is made in China and their products produce a gas.

I see leather/vinyl so still wondering what that is since it also appears on the piece and it tells you right on the tag it is Latiude which is made in China so the salesperson lied if they told you anything different and IMO that would be a reason for a full refund but of course you need to prove it . IMO customers are now really needing ti investigate what they are buying some much stuff is farmed out to China who knows what the heck the stuff is really made of. BTW I can't go into Walmart without getting sick to my stomach so much recycled clothing from China the smell is overwhelming the whole store smells . So IMO yes it could be making you sick since vinyl off gasses very often

Flexsteel latitudes is an American company whose manufacturing is done in China.

https://furnitureblog.simplicitysofas.com/blog/how-good-is-a-flexsteel-sofa/

Vinyl leather is just what is sounds like. vinyl that looks like leather.

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What is Vinyl Leather?

Vinyl leather is so named by shortening the name of its initial product, the polyvinylchloride. This is a synthetic plastic product that is made from petroleum products. Vinyl leather is also so named because of the many similarities it has to genuine leather. They are both: Soft.

There are many grades of leather used for furniture. Search them on google so you'll know.

Genuine leather is what it will say IF it's real leather. you'll also know by the price.

Real Leather

Real leather can also be known as full grain leather, which is going to be the highest grade of leather you can find. Full grain leather is the top layer of the animal hide that has natural imperfections. Because of its thickness, real leather can be hard for manufacturers to work with but will be the most durable.

Bonded leather are scraps melded together and sewn over a base fabric. you'll know because it eventually peels and cracks, usually before 5 years.

Bonded Leather

Bonded leather is made from the scraps and fibers leftover from manufacturing genuine leather, mixed with a polyurethane binder. These scraps are then rolled together using adhesives to bind the fibers together, onto a paper backing. A polyurethane coating may be added and embossed to create the texture of real leather. Most bonded leather only contains 10 to 20 percent real leather.

https://www.btod.com/blog/real-vs-bonded-vs-faux-leather/

@Patricia Colwell Consulting thanks for your comments. I need to talk to the furniture store but I need to have an idea of what to order next. Like with everything else (building a new home) I don't have a big choice in where I shop. I cannot travel very far because of an accident (fell downstairs) last December. Thanks again.

@Beth H. :

Thank you for this information. I don't know why I did not do more research before I ordered new furniture. I figured that I would not have any problems with the new furniture being Leather--not fake Leather.

I ordered 2 Best Homefurnishings microfiber rocker recliners 4 years ago and they made me sick as soon as they brought them into the house. The microfiber was made from petroleum. I ordered one in Leather as a replacement and did not have any problems with that one. The only problem with it was I could not recline easily.

We recently took delivery of a sofa/recliner for our media/bonus room from Bracci. Very happy with it. Made in Italy. But it took 10 months to get our order.

If you believe something in the recliner and/or leather is making you sick, you could place a blanket between your body and the material to give some separation. I would also place a fan nearby to ventilate the area and even better if you can open the windows and get some fresh air circulating in the room.

@chispa

I have been looking at Omnia too. It is an Italian company but made in California. They said 9 months for delivery. Of course, at this rate, it might be here before my new house is finished. I have has so many Ups and Downs with everything--especially my husband's passing. I would love for something to go right. Thanks

jlouise....no. vinyl leather is just what I described up in my other comment. It's a petroleum product. Plus, this line is made in China and we all know their quality control isn't like ours.

While faux leather still contains some form of leather, Vinyl is completely synthetic. Both these materials are quite affordable and budget-friendly while containing valuable benefits and properties

some good info on othis article

https://www.sailrite.com/Faux-Leather-Better-Than-Real

How do you tell the difference between leather and vinyl?

It can be tricky to tell if a piece of furniture is made of leather, vinyl or a combination of the two (sometimes called “bonded leather”). First and foremost, check the labels. Be on the look out for terms such as “pleather” or “faux leather.” In contrast, genuine leather will be marked as such. Next, check out the grain of the material. If the pattern in the grain is repeated, it is likely vinyl or another manmade material. Leather will not have an identifiable pattern, as it is individual to the animal from which it came. No two leather items can be exactly the same. Finally, leather has a distinctive scent (from the chemicals and dyes used to treat the material) not found in vinyl.

Is vinyl better than faux leather?

Both these materials are quite affordable and budget-friendly while containing valuable benefits and properties. What is this? However, while Vinyl does not stay great over time, faux leather maintains its quality over a longer period, making it a better candidate for usage than Vinyl.

Bonded leather is entirely diff, basically scraps of leather molded w/resins and such to make the material.

Bonded leather is made by milling leftover hide, including its dust and shavings, and spray gluing them onto the back of a hard fiber surface. During the finishing process, it is dyed, coated with polyurethane to give it a nice sheen, and embossed to make it resemble real leather.

Because it contains 10 to 20% real animal hide, a lot of companies use the term “leather” in their description, misleading buyers. The people who buy then get sadly surprised when they realize that it’s not durable at all like real leather.

@jlouise54 If there is Vinyl anywhere--that is going to affect me. Petroleum is the problem.

This is what it says on their website--Leather vinyl match option has a high-quality look

well, since it clearly says 'vinyl leather', and vinyl leather is completely synthetic, then you will probably have a reaction to it.

Vinyl upholstery is made from two separate synthetic materials. The fibers of the upholstery are constructed from strong polyester fibers. The fibers are then coated with vinyl, made from polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and plasticizers (phthalic acid).

Is vinyl leather toxic?

The issue is that PVC releases dioxins, which are potentially dangerous in confined spaces and especially dangerous if heated. It also uses plasticizers such as phthalates to make it flexible. Depending on the type of phthalate used, they can really mess with your health

'Petrochemical' relates to substances obtained by the refining and processing of petroleum or natural gas. Currently, the majority of PVC is manufactured by combining ethylene with chlorine. As ethylene is a product of the oil & gas industry, PVC is therefore considered to be a petrochemical product.

Leather furniture can off-gas for years, as explained by Chemically Injured: “Offgassing is the evaporation of volatile chemicals in non-metallic materials at normal atmospheric pressure. This means that building materials can release chemicals into the air through evaporation.

https://ergonomictrends.com/differences-between-bonded-faux-genuine-leather/

The Lowdown on Leather: the Good, the Bad, and the Surprising Alternative Leather Options

https://www.becausehealth.org/leather-pleather-pineapple-leaves-2623323087.html