Founded in 1969 by the Kucel family Townsend Leather is produced in their state-of-the-art facility located in upstate New York, about 50 miles northwest of Albany. Townsend Leather is made up of craftsmen and artisans of leather, not just distributors or marketers. They have a passion for leather, luxury, and design. Their design-driven philosophy allows them to offer creative and innovative leathers along with virtually unlimited opportunities for customization.