Leather Information

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Blackfoot Bark (AP)

Top grain, lightly corrected leather, embossed using high heat to produce a petite pebble grain pattern and a light-reflecting sheen. Hides are tanned, dyed and finished using the latest techniques, resulting in a two-toned coloration and a soft hand. The darkest dyes “mill off” to create a dramatic final product with distinctive, yet random highlights.  A protective top coat is the final step, which assures easy care while resisting spills and stains.  Medium stain, heat and light resistance.  Finished product coloration might vary from our swatch, due to the sporadic highlights and the size of our swatches.

Top grain -- pigmented matte finish with stain protection - painted monotone coloration.

A leather with “personality”, every hide has character of its own. Drum-dyed hides are then sanded, giving each one their individual look when combined with the natural markings that nature has provided. An application of wax allows for some pull, while a coat of silicon eliminates the raspy feel of sanded hides. Furniture upholstered will be uniquely rustic, and the leather enthusiast will recognize the natural product with the healed scar, neck & belly fat wrinkles and range marks. Color variations are to be expected.  Heat, light and sun sensitive, medium stain protection from the silicon top coat.

Top grain aniline drum dyed then hand-wiped and finished with a translucent pigment topcoat -- subtle two-tone effect -- medium sun and stain protection -- excellent alternative to customer wanting softness but needing strong wear factors.

Full top grain fine hand washed semi aniline leather. This leather has a subtle and plump feel. The delicate craftsmanship of this washed effect enhances the classy old world look. Heat, light and sun sensitive – medium stain and water repellency.

Full top grain European hides -- pure aniline leather with an oil tannage that creates a cool, wet surface feel and a very light pull-up effect -- the clear, polished surface offers a more formal appearance -- color variations to be expected -- heat, light and sun sensitive.

Top grain South America hides are selected intentionally to naturally highlight this leathers genuine markings: brands, barb wire, insect bites, neck and fat wrinkles. Subtle mottling adds dimension and character to the finish. A slight wax infusion creates a light pull up effect to complement the subdued, burnished texture. A light protective top coat will help resist every day stains and spills. Color variations are likely due to the multi-step production process.

Full top grain -- pure aniline with heavy wax applied to the surface for polished boot leather effect. Earthy colors, reminiscent of autumn leaves. Colors will vary as common to anilines and according to wax application. Heat, sun and light sensitive.

Top grain, lightly sanded and corrected – base is aniline dyed, then hand-rubbed with a softly contrasting top color.  The inlay process is established when the top color collects in the valleys of the grain, providing a tone-on-tone effect.  A clear top coat provides medium resistance against stains and spills.  Color variations due to hand-craftsmanship.  Medium heat, light and sun resistance.

Full top grain leather, characterized by a faux effect with soft feel - aniline dyed with a lightweight color coat, then a uniquely formulated contrasting compound is hand-rubbed over the surface, removing some of the top coat and also blending the colors together to create a multi-tone effect. A clear finish topcoat offers a high resistance to stains and spills.

Top grain leather – hides receive a base coat, then a specially formulated top coat, which is hand rubbed to work through the overspray coat for a tone-on-tone inlay effect – light seal coat for resistance to everyday stains and spills. Hides are specially selected for their individual range markings - their natural grain structure is enhanced by this unique finishing technique for a soft, vintage appeal.

Top grain -- aniline-dyed crust with three different transparent colors layered over one another in a multi-step technique, utilizing hand-rub artisans -- fly-spatter effect added to the surface -- final protective topcoat finish offers medium stain, soil & sun resistance.

Top grain aniline with two-tone hand padded finish, enhanced with a bright protective topcoat for even greater color depth and richness -medium sun and stain protection. Color variations due to the hand craftsmanship of the dyes and finish.

Full, top grain aniline with transparent pigments which are hand-applied in a sponge-painting fashion for a subtle two-tone coloration. The result is a random, natural color pattern. Feel agents are added to enhance the natural softness to an almost pure aniline article. Medium sun, heat, light and stain protection. Some color variations.

Top grain pigmented leather with tone-on-tone dyes hand-rubbed for greater color depth and a vintage appeal -- medium sun and stain protection. Color variations likely due to the multiple coloration and hand-rubbing process.

Full top grain smooth elegant leather. It has a pull up effect when the leather is stretched during upholstery. Color variations from hide to hide are to be expected. Heat, light and sun sensitivity.

Top grain with a pebbled texture and a subtle two-tone -- a newly developed polishing process gives this leather a tipped effect with both a contemporary and a traditional appeal in a Mediterranean Spa color palette. A final finish topcoat helps protect against everyday stains and spills.

Full top grain leather -- aniline dyed, then hand-rubbed with a high contrast pigment top coat, offering a bold two-tone effect -- medium heat, light and sun and stain protection. As with all hand-worked products, each hide will have its own personality with subtle variations in color and effect.

Top grain leather with aniline and pigment dyes - three complementary colors are applied to the surface for a rich coloration with slight sheen - soft, plump feel that will upholster beautifully - medium sun and stain protection - minimal color variations.

Full top grain aniline drum-dyed with light waxand oil treatment for a crackle effect -- natural markings will be prevalent for a rustic, weathered appeal -- moderate color variations -- some color fading may occur if exposed to direct, intense light and heat.

Full grained cowhide, pull up leather, chrome tanned, aniline dyed and dried in a vacuum.  Natural oil finish for added protection. Color changes occur due to the fact that the oils in the leather are displaced when pulled. Care should be taken to keep this leather out of direct sunlight and away form exposure to heating vents as fading or drying may occur.

Top grain aniline drum-dyed with wax and oil crackles -- embossed with a woven basketweave effect -- correlates with Abbott -- moderate color variations -- some color fading may occur if exposed to direct, intense light and heat.

Full top grain leather with a combination wax/oil tannage with aniline dyes. The light pull up creates a two tone effect during upholstery. Visible scars will be used throughout to give it a worn rugged look that will continue to burnish and polish over time thus enhancing the patina. Pronounced color variations -- heat, sun and light sensitive.

Top grain semi aniline - very soft and supple leather. This leather has a matte finish. Lightly buffed yet natural, this leather is perfect for updated styling. Medium sun and stain resistance – matte finish.

Top grain aniline, the foundation color is a tri-tone, then layered with a specially formulated darker top coat. After your furniture is upholstered our craftspeople wipe off some of the top coat to achieve a "through the years look of use & enjoyment." This rub-off is most evident on natural wear points, such as cushion tops, arm tops, seams, front panels. Medium sun & stain protection . The finish is self sealing & will resist everyday stains & spills within reason.

Full top grain leather that is finished with oil-based aniline dyes. Heavier weight hides are smooth, with the appearance of a vegetable-tanned or vacuum-dried leather. Polished lacquer top coat offers liquid and stain resistance. Color variations to be expected – heat, light & sun sensitive.

Top grain pure aniline leather, with wax and oil added to the aniline dyes.  This leather sports a larger, yet natural, grainy texture; which is achieved by using a slightly heavier weight hide, then tumbling in a drum.  A lightly contrasting color is applied to the tips of the grain, to further accentuate its texture.  Heat, light and sun sensitive – subtle dye lot variations.

Top grain leather embossed to replicate an alligator pattern.  This leather is a pure aniline with a wax pull-up effect which creates a lighter embossing, that will fade  somewhat with use.  It is sun sensitive and has little protection.

Top grain aniline -- a foundation color is applied to the aniline-dyed crust, then a specially formulated topcoat in a complementary hue is applied. This topcoat is wiped off by our own craftspeople after the furniture is upholstered to replicate a wear story that would occur over time. The top coat is self-sealing after being wiped. The final effect is a rich, two-tone combination reminiscent of an earlier, grander era -- medium sun and stain protection - one-of-a-kind colorations due to the wipe-off process.

Full grain leather with a  natural grain and a dry pull up effect creates a beautiful aged look. Nature’s markings, such as healed scars, neck & belly wrinkles, will be evident and should be considered as part of the natural beauty of the genuine leather product. Heat, light and sun sensitive. Pronounced dye lot variations.

Full top grain aniline leather, inspired by vintage equestrian leathers.  This leather is rustic and distressed; hides are selected to intentionally highlight all of the naturally occurring hallmarks of the trail, like barb wire scars, insect bites, neck/fat wrinkles and other markings.  A white wax is applied to the surface; it is intended to break or crack over the surface finish with use, further enhancing its vintage, heirloom appeal.  A light protective top coat will help resist every day stains and spills, but color variations should still be expected.

Full top grain aniline leather, with a wax infusion process for a soft, matte aged appearance.  Masculine look that complements any style, has a slight pull-up effect.  Heat, light and sun sensitive – color variations and natural “hallmarks of the trail” (neck wrinkles, fat wrinkles, stretch marks, healed scars and insect bites) should be expected.

Top grain aniline leather in a subtle tone-on-tone neutral coloration - a "pearlized" effect is then added and topped by a final finish coat to protect against everyday use. Special agents are infused throughout the tanning and retanning process to achieve the most luxurious hand possible. Medium sun and stain protection - dye lot variations to be expected.

Top grain aniline leather with black savauge treatment hand-wiped on the surface. The hand-antiquing adds color depth as well as hiding some of this naked leathers natural markings, making this pure aniline leather somewhat more friendly-extremely luxurious feel, featuring a deep luster -- heat, light and sun sensitive -- only the most light stain and water repellency.

Top grain leather with pigment dyes -- embossed with crocodile pattern, then hand wiped with several different contrasting semi-transparent pigments for greater color depth -- pronounced color variations -- medium stain protection. (NOT SAMPLED -- AVAILABLE ON REQUEST)

Top full grain, pure aniline heavy weight leather.  A clear wax finish reveals all the natural characteristics and accentuates the rich, natural toning of each individual hide.  One of the leathers that truly gets more beautiful with use.  Sensitive to heat, sun and light – extreme dye lot variations.  Suitable for high traffic areas, public spaces and guestrooms.

Wipe-on leather with a unique combination of dyeing from the tannery and our skilled craftsman after upholstery. Base is a top grain aniline in a very rough hide selection that has been dyed to a golden yellow coloration. After it has been fully upholstered and brass nailed, we apply a thin brown stain to the surface, then wipe off some parts for a worn look. A clear final top coat seals the colors and provides some sun and stain protection. This process creates an aged patina - each piece is truly a unique piece of art and can never be duplicated.

Full top grain aniline-dyed leather, using heavy weight hides. This leather has an elegant and slightly aged look due to the oils and waxes applied during the finishing process, but remains very soft and drapeable. Slight pull-up effect - clear protective top coat provides additional protection for wearability. Heat, light and sun sensitive – matte finish.

Full top grain aniline leather, inspired by vintage equestrian leathers. This leather is rustic and distressed; hides are selected to intentionally highlight all of the naturally occurring hallmarks of the trail, like barb wire scars, insect bites, neck/fat wrinkles and other markings. A white wax is applied to the surface; it is intended to break or crack over the surface finish with use, further enhancing its vintage, heirloom appeal. A light protective top coat will help resist every day stains and spills, but color variations should still be expected. The final enhancement is a large Croco print embossed on the surface, to offer a subtle contrast to our original Renegade pattern.

English bull hides – full aniline with a pearlescent finish that imparts a subtle metallic sheen.  Rich, saturated colors offer a warm glow and slight shimmer, while retaining a soft, buttery hand and tailoring beautifully.  Suitable for high traffic areas, public spaces and guestrooms.  Some dye lot variations – heat, light and sun sensitive.

Top grain aniline using lighter weight hides that drape very well and look great on tightly upholstered frames – tanned with a unique wax that features a smooth, clear top surface with a rich, polished effect that accentuates the unique characteristics of full grain leather. Drastic dye lot variations – sun and stain sensitive.

Top grain hides are embossed with a non-directional wandering floral pattern using a mold for a three dimensional effect. Water-based finishes and glazes are hand-layered for a rich deep color. Since colored by hand they will be slightly unique each time and should not be expected to exactly match the swatch provided. A clear water-based top coat is applied for final protection from liquids and stains, but it is still heat, light and sun sensitive.

Cowhide with the natural hair and coloration left intact. Various combinations can be requested (Brown/white spotted or speckled, black/white spotted or speckled, tan/white spotted or speckled and brindle light or dark exotic) with photographs provided. Each hide is unique, with only minimal control of the final coloration. Factory discretion is reserved for application.

New innovative product. A piece of natural colored linen is heat-fused into a brown suede cowhide, then laser cut and removed in a decorative pattern. The finished product offers a "shabby chic" type of time-worn look. Hides are small, so use will be limited to accents. This covering should only be spot cleaned and will have a frayed, inconsistent look.

Top grain leather, embossed to replicate a large scale crocodile pattern. Gold accentuates the emboss pattern, through lustrous black pigment dyes. The hides are shoulder cuts and are very stiff, so application must be limited to straight lines and parts that are upholstered closely to a wood frame. Very dynamic, chic look with high impact. Medium stain and sun protection.

Deer hide, with the hair left intact. Recognizable by the distinct dark line down the furrow or center backbone of each hide and flanking mirrored white spots. A dangling tail is usually left intact on the hides. Axis deer hides are small, but stretchy so application should be approved through the factory.

Top grain leather, embossed to replicate a crocodile skin. The surface is hand stained and rubbed for a rich, masculine two-tone effect with polish. Medium stain protection.