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About Leather

We have placed a great deal of thought in the leathers selected for our line. In making your choice, please give a little thought to your plans for the leather, not just the color. The two basic categories represented by our line include Aniline, and Aniline-Plus leathers. Aniline leathers represent the most completely natural leathers. The hides are dyed during the tanning process with a translucent dye. Because of this, the grain of the hide is visible along with natural scars and wrinkles that are nature's signature. The color of Aniline leather will change with age, developing a soft 'patina'. If Aniline leather sounds just right for you, take a look at our Essence (B Grade), Chesterfield, Eternity and Angel selections.
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Care:  Avoid direct sunlight. Dust with a clean soft cloth. Blot spills immediately with a clean soft cloth and allow to dry naturally.  DO NOT USE ANY LIQUIDS (INCLUDING WATER) OR CHEMICAL CLEANERS ON ANILINE LEATHERS. Now, if you have active kids and pets to share your furniture (as we do), or any situation that requires extra durability, you should take a look at our Aniline-Plus Leathers, Cascade, Tuscany, Mandalay (B Grade) and Designers Choice. Same dyeing process as Aniline, but with the addition of concentrated surface pigments to produce bright, vibrant colors without sacrificing a soft buttery 'hand'. Care instructions are the same with the exception that a very lightly damp cloth can be used to dust. With any leather B, we purchase full hides. For this reason we have a 4 seat minimum for dining chairs and bar stools. If you need fewer than 4, the leather charge is $400 and we will ship the unused leather to you.
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