OUR HOUSE DESIGNS, INC. LEATHER DESCRIPTIONS (revised 6-30-2016) Please note that alphabetical letters A, N or P follows each pattern number. This specifies if the leather is an Aniline, Nubuck or Protected leather. Please refer to the back page to get more details on the cleaning and general characteristics of your leather. Pattern 301D 301D-81 Burnt Brown This embossed leather gives you a striking medallion pattern with which to work on that special piece. These hides are mostly finished by hand, to give them a multi-tonal effect and coloration. Due to the handcrafted characteristics of this product, colors and patterns will vary from hide to hide. Pattern 302A 302A-51 Cherry This beautiful leather with a natural grain and pull up effect creates an authentic aged look. These hides get their pull up effect from oils and waxes that are applied during the finishing process. When the leather is stretched the oils and waxes are displaced, causing the stretched area to become lighter in color. This pull up effect gives the leather a naturally aged look. Nature s markings such as healed scars, neck and belly wrinkles will be evident and should be considered as part of the natural beauty of a genuine leather product. Keep out of direct sunlight and away from exposure to heating vents as drying or fading could occur. Pattern 305A 305A-81 Brown This is a seductively cream hide with a lovely light, pull-up effect, that up effect, that will appeal to all of your senses. Natural oils and waxes are applied to provide luster and velvet like hand. Vacuum dried for a firm finish and added texture. Natural visible markings such as healed scars, insect bites and other signatures of nature are characteristics of these hides. As with any aniline leather, do not expose to direct sunlight, as fading can occur. Pattern 307A 307A-81 Paris Paris is a full grain leather that has a slight pull-up effect and a very soft hand. This leather is aniline dyed and has oils and waxes in the finish, which give it the soft hand and pull-up effect. Paris is a natural, full grain leather that has some of nature s markings such as healed scars and neck belly wrinkles. Even though the waxes in the finish provide some protection, care should be taken to keep this leather out of direct sunlight and away from direct exposure to heating vents as drying or fading could occur. To clean, simply use a damp cloth. Never use a soap more harsh
than Woolite or Castile. For heavier cleaning, use professional upholster products only. Pattern 308A 308A-81 Oak This is a beautiful top grain leather with a natural grain and a dry pull-up effect that creates a beautiful aged look. This leather gets its pull-up effect from waxes that are applied to the surface during the finishing process. When the leather is stretched, the waxes are displaced, causing the stretched area to become lighter in color. This pull-up effect gives the leather a naturally aged look. Natural range marks, healed scars and color variations are not defects but add to the authenticity of the leather. Pattern 309H 309H-11 Florence This unique hair on hide has a printed floral design that reminds us of the rose of Texas. Produced on hides with exquisite hair and natural markings, these hides are chosen and specially tanned over several days to preserve the natural hair of the animal. After tanning, the hides are cropped by hand to level the hair length. Please note as no two individuals have the exact color of hair, each will be different. This is for the person who desires the unique one of a kind piece. Please consult a professional dry cleaner before applying any cleaning solution. We suggest feather dusting only. Pattern 310H 310H-11 Gin Tonic Hair on Hides have vintage appearance that exhibits the allure of genuine cattle. Color variations within the hide are a part of the natural beauty of this leather. Cow hides differ in color, shade, hair length and overall appearance. Natural features that assure individuality, uniquely enhance every hide. Much as a thumbprint, these features give each hide a unique character and appearance. The hallmarks of nature-color variations, brands and other natural range markings-are authentic characteristics found only in the best hides. Hair on Hides are natural and, if properly cared for, will maintain their beauty and usefulness for many years. Periodic vacuuming with a soft brush attachment is recommended for normal maintenance. For deeper cleaning, use a small amount of mild soap heavily diluted with distilled water. Blot spills using a clean white cloth. Never use any commercial household cleaner as they may contain harsh chemicals. Pattern 313A 313A-71 Cactus Rustico is a pull-up type leather with a wax finish for added protection. Pull up refers to the way the leather changes color when it is pulled or stretched during upholstering. Scratches on the surface of the leather also cause discoloration, another characteristic of pull up leathers. This is a very natural product, therefore neck wrinkles and healed scars are an indelible stamp of this type of genuine leather.
Pattern 319A 319A-81 Ancient This leather features a 19 th century, aged wood effect that is showcased in a modern color. The crackle effect is preserved in the finish of the leather yet allows some color pull to increase the overall effect. Color is produced with pigment and wax to create a more color-consistent product. Ancient is a unique leather because it looks like an aniline pullup, but is actually a semi-aniline leather. Pattern 321R 321R-61 Elephant Inspired by the look of antique furnishings, each hide is individually hand crafted to achieve the ultimate traditional leather. Like a perfectly toasted piece of bakery rye, these shades are very natural, warm and inviting. Because of the hand rubbing, extreme variations should be expected on every piece of furniture. Dramatic shade variations can be found within each hide, adding a natural worn appearance. Keep out of sunlight and away from exposure to heating vents as drying could occur. Pattern 322A 322A-51 Spanish Tile This gorgeous aniline offers a more traditional appeal, featuring a rich mix of color that will provide warmth to every application. Hides are aniline dyed and given a slightly crackled effect to enhance the look and rich base color. The saturation of oil and wax gives it the great waxy hand and allows it to have a rich color burst. Every hide will have an individual personality with the evident touches of Mother Nature. Pattern 323A 323A-81 Acorn This leather is visually stunning, featuring elegant appeal with it s distinctive two-tone effect. Soft, supple and easily manageable add to the dynamic of this strikingly elegant leather. The two-tone coloration is very similar to a hand wiped look, giving each hide a unique antiqued effect. Pattern 324D 324D-31 Cowboy Blue This novelty leather features a unique floral embossed pattern. This 324D-81 Tooled finish is applied in multiple layers and tones by hand, to provide a distinctive coloration. The finish is burnished to give a depth and sheen reminiscent of a glazed leather while maintaining a soft and pliable hand. Cowboy Blue is a very sophisticated leather for upholstery applications, along with excellent durability and surface protection. Avoid prolonged sunlight, as fading will occur.
Pattern 325A 325A-81 Caramel Caramel exhibits all the characteristics of an exceptional, natural leather. Featuring a luxuriously soft, supple hand and a naturally milled grain, it will bring subtle luxury to a variety of frames from traditional to modern. With wear and use, it will develop a rich patina that will only enhance the look and feel of this beautiful and versatile leather. Pattern 326H 326H-81 Ponderosa These brown and white cowhides are hard to find hides from South America. These are professionally cut and cured leather hides that are often displayed as a rug or accent upholstery application. No two cowhides are alike and each hide will be different and unique. Light shading variances are to be expected between hides. Vacuum for routine cleaning and spot clean with distilled water. Pattern 327P 327P-11 Winter The future of leather begins with the soft silky hand and mild two-tones 327P-21 Butter that identify the characteristics of this protected leather, finished in Italy. 327P-71 Sea This leather provides a fresh outlook on color with an urban beach vibe. 327P-72 Apple Martini Visually, the features of this leather are those only associated with the more expensive products in the market today. The soft drape exemplifies the quality and value of this article. The color pallet is functional for both traditional and transitional settings. Natural range marks, fat wrinkles and healed scars are not to be considered defects, but proof of authenticity. Pattern 328A 328A-21 Harvest Wheat Harvest Wheat is a top grain leather that has a medium protective finish. This leather has a unique wax applied directly into the finish to produce a buttery drag. The effect will crackle and soften more as it is worked with by the master furniture maker. Time and wear allows this leather furniture to become an heirloom and timeless treasure. Pattern 329D 329D-81 Aged Gator Aged Gator is cow hide leather that is aniline drum-dyed. These hides are then embossed with a crocodile pattern. The embossed hide is then hand wiped to create a vast array of colors and hues. This effect offers a visual appearance of movement on the scale surface and the various colors blend with many settings.
Pattern 330N 330N-81 Tundra Tundra hides are aniline dyed to create a rich saturation of color which is accentuated with hand sanding by skilled artisans to distress the leather producing an aged, old world effect by highlighting all of nature's markings. Extensive tumbling produces an exquisitely soft hand with remarkable drape ability. Pattern 332N 332N-11 Taupe These hides are aniline dyed and then hand antiqued, to create a rich saturation of color with a multi-tone effect. Next, hand sanding is performed to distress the hides, producing an aged, old world effect by highlighting all the natural markings. Then finally, extensive tumbling produces an exquisitely soft hand with remarkable drape ability. Pattern 333N 333N-11 Storm Cloud Designed in India, this nubuck leather offers synergy between tradition and innovation and exudes great depth and character. A combination chrome and vegetable tannage imparts this leather with a luxurious, full bodied hand and worn-in matte finish. When upholstered, it offers beautiful transparency of color to bring elegant simplicity to any frame. Pattern X334 X334A-81 Flea Market Flea Market is a very natural leather that first gets sprayed with several contrasting aniline dye colors and then fused with natural oils and resins. After being sprayed with several more colors to create a cloud effect, the hides are sealed with a high-sheen lacquer. After being milled for almost 24 hours, the hides are hand sanded to create an aged effect before getting hand rubbed to accentuate the natural hallmarks. Pattern 337P 337P-22 Terra Cotta All the way from Italy, Terra Cotta is a very unique, supple leather with a soft silky hand and luscious drape. This leather will bring flare to any piece of furniture. Natural range marks, fat wrinkles and healed scars are to be expected in this leather. Pattern 338A 338A-81 Lumber Jack These hides are smooth and supple to the touch. This leather is tanned and dyed before being vacuum-dried, being infused with special waxes, and finally adding a high-sheen top coat to protect against stains and spills. With a slightly crinkled appearance and a wax pull-up effect that results in a fashionable worn look, Lumber Jack will work well with any nail head or exposed wood trim, as it is a chic leather, with a dramatically beautiful glow.
Pattern 339D 339D-81 Metallic Croco Metallic Croco hides offer a new fresh color to the world of reptile skins. As with all of our novelty leathers, these are cowhides that are embossed to look like reptiles. These hides are great to use with many of our decorative finishes in combinations with solid leathers or fabrics. Due to the metallic hand rubbing, color variations are to be expected of these hides. Pattern 341A 341A-11 Dusk This leather is a subtle "pearlized" article that evokes a simultaneous hint 341A-61 Smoke of classic and contemporary elegance. The color line features a vibrant color 341A-81 Copper mix with a true soft metal flavor. They are produced on European raw material and will provide an excellent yield allowing for large cut panels. These hides are drum-dyed and should not be exposed to intense heat sources or prolonged sunlight. Pattern 342 342-41 Zebra Hair on Hides are produced on selected Brazilian raw material chosen specifically with the end results in mind. Hides with exquisite hair and natural markings are chosen and specially tanned over several days to preserve the natural hair of the animal. Following tanning, the hides are cropped by hand to level the hair length and exemplify the natural markings and beauty of each pelt. Special prints, such as Zebra and Leopard designs, are hand printed on select hides. A lengthy process of applying, curing and finishing ensures full penetration of the printed color and combines the natural beauty of the special pelt with that of the exotic creature, which it resembles. They are a warm and welcome accent to incorporate nature s intrinsic beauty in every application. However this is a very natural product therefore healed scars and marks of nature will show. Please Note As No Two Individuals Have Exact Color Of Hair, Each Will Be Different. This is for the individual person who desires, the unique, one of a kind piece. Please consult a professional dry cleaner before applying any cleaning solutions. We suggest feather dusting only. Pattern 346D 346D-11 Bleached Croco This pattern is used to accent many of today's home interiors. The leather hide is first embossed with a large crocodile grain and then colored by applying two base color coats of micro pigments. The leather is then "wiped off" to give it a contrast of colors that are "wiped on" by hand to give the leather a beautiful antique look. The last step is to slightly protect the hand work of the Bleached Croco with a thin topcoat that provides great depth and warmth to the finished product.
Pattern 357A 357A-61 Rhino This unique new leather gives you a wonderful antique look. Once the 357A-81 Terra hides are aniline dyed, they are then vacuum-dried to give it a smooth grain. The hides are then hand rubbed with more aniline dyes, and then hand buffed and burnished to give you the antiqued effect. Keep out of light, as fading will occur. Natural range marks, healed scars and color variations are not defects but add to the authenticity of the leather. Pattern 374P 374P-51 Blackberry Wine This leather offers the appeal of expensive leather with it's subtle hand 374P-71 Spruce wiped two-tone coloration and soft hand. Hides are aniline dyed, and then a topcoat finishes off this embossed top grain hide, for a product that will provide years of worry free maintenance that will appeal to any lifestyle. Pattern: 385 385-81 Dark Brindle Hair on Hides is produced on selected Brazilian raw material chosen specially with the end result in mind. Hides with exquisite hair and natural markings are chosen and specially tanned over several days to preserve the natural hair of the animal. Following tanning, the hides are cropped by hand to level the hair length and exemplify the natural markings and beauty of each pelt. They are a warm and welcome accent to incorporate nature s intrinsic beauty in every application. However this is a very natural product therefore healed scars and marks of nature will show. Please Note As No Two Individuals Have The Exact Color Of Hair, Each Hide Will Be Different. There Is Also Color Variations Found Within A Hide. This is for the individual person who desires the unique, one of a kind piece. Please consult a professional dry cleaner before applying any cleaning solutions. We suggest feather dusting only. Pattern 389A 389A-81 Whiskey When a two-toned leather just isn't enough, add a bit more color and Voila! The deliberate crackle characteristic gives the leather a rich depth and further enhances these intertwined colors. With an appealing kiss of gloss that gives it a classic look, this leather is suitable for any decorating style. As with most leather, keep out of direct sunlight, as fading may occur. Pattern 390N 390N-81 Longhorn Longhorn is a full grain leather on English hides, tanned by a third generation tannery just outside of Bangkok Thailand. It uses a combination of waxes to produce a rugged, natural look that is not so much distressed as it is authentic and genuine. It's inspiration comes from an old worn pair of boots or chaps. It is low maintenance and will wear beautifully, polishing and burnishing with age.
Pattern 391A 391A-81 Cheyenne As a gorgeous wax crackle leather, Cheyenne is an old world, aged leather with a buttery hand that is aniline dyed for color and receives a unique oil and wax treatment to create a versatile leather that is perfect for today's shifting styles. Being produced on select South American cow hides, natural characteristics such as healed scars, neck and belly wrinkles are to be expected, but blend nicely with the natural look of Cheyenne. This leather will only improve with age and provide a rich, distressed look for years to come. Pattern 392A 392A-21 Naked Mushroom 'All natural' and 'Untamed beauty' are just two thoughts that come to 392A-61 Naked Coal mind when referring to this naked leather. The nude surface reveals the 392A-62 Naked Zinc native and exotic, free spirit of this mind-blowing Italian canvas. The hides are processed using low emission mineral formulas which are environmentally respectful. The hides are retanned in aged oak drums using vegetable agents, natural fat liquors and oils, along with dyes that ensure a beautiful patina will develop over time. Pattern 393D 393D-11 Scroll This novelty leather is embossed with a subtle pattern combination of a damask and geometric design to appeal to the more modern crowd. The aniline dyes are textured and wiped by hand using gentle colors to achieve the perfect layered enhancement. Being as this leather is hand rubbed, expect some color variation between hides. Pattern 396A 396A-81 Walnut Walnut is a full grained leather produced with a combination of oils and waxes to bring out the richness of every hide. The natural beauty is very apparent in this leather, as you should expect some healed scars and slight shade variations. These hides go through a lengthy milling process to ensure their perfect touch and texture. Prolonged sunlight should be avoided. Pattern 398A 398A-21 Sand Sand's ageless quality appeals to the adventurous spirit, exciting and unpredictable. An old world, aged leather with a buttery hand, Sand is just right for today's shifting styles and value-conscious consumers. The rustic look is achieved on a full grain, aniline drum-dyed leather, that only improves with age, standing the test of time. Some fading may occur if the leather is exposed to direct, intense light and heat. Pattern 404P 404P-11 Shale A new story in upholstery leather begins here, boasting a soft hand and 404P-12 Cobblestone mild two-tone that identify the personality. Visually the features 404P-13 Malt demonstrate the look associated with products in the market today that 404P-14 Chantillie carry a much heavier price. This article supports a resume' that boasts of 404P-21 Cider value, looks and an extensive color line that has a proven track record. A 404P-31 Azure look that will support both traditional and transitional applications, this
404P-32 Oceanic leather enables you to make the sale with its ability to adapt to so many 404P-52 Red Velvet styles and settings. 404P-53 Bitters 404P-61 Heather 404P-62 Steel 404P-63 Midnight 404P-71 Verdant 404P-72 Olivyne 404P-81 Molasses 404P-85 Tigers Eye 404P-86 Fudgesicle 404P-87 Nutmeg Pattern 414A 414A-81 Walnut This exclusive tanning process duplicates the touch and feel of a fine garment leather. With a subtle hand rubbed effect, this leather has a traditional, aged look coupled with the luxurious, almost calf skin touch. Pattern 420A 420A-81 Hand Antiqued You can t judge a book by its cover is an adage that nicely sums up the allure of these hides. Lurking just below its cover is a very alluring an appealing surprise a tri-tone color combination that evokes a sense of prestige and history. If only the furniture featuring these hides could talk! The look created by the hand crafted on-the-furniture rub-off technique is normally only achieved through years of use and enjoyment. When the top coat is rubbed through after the leather has been upholstered, the highlights will be most evident on the natural wear points; seat tops, arm tops, seams, front panels, etc. The result is one of traditional understatement; deep rich natural tones that are very comforting and pleasing to the eye! Pattern 424A 424A-61 Black This pattern gives you the classic look and feel of an aniline leather that has been lightly buffed. Next the hides are enhanced with special wax feel agents. The combination of these techniques results in the deep rich color, and a soft, smooth, luxurious hand. These hides are perfect for traditional to transitional styles. Pattern 441A 441A-61 Charcoal Skin These embossed hides offer some fresh colors to the world of reptile 441A-81 Wood Bark skins. As with all of our specialty leathers, these are cowhides that are embossed to look like reptiles. These hides are great to use with many of our decorative finishes in combinations with solid leathers or fabrics. Due to the hand rubbing color variations are part of the normal characteristics of these hides.
Pattern 443A 443A-81 Saddle This article was inspired by the leather from merry older England. Peruse 443A-82 Harvest Brown any fine English Antique shop and this is how the leather on the furnishings has aged. The colors featured are classic, vantage hues. The subtle mottling adds visual dimension and character to the finish. The slight wax infusion creates a light pull up effect and compliments the subdued, burnished grain texture. Natural range marks, healed scars and color variations are not defects but add to the authenticity of the leather. Pattern 458A 458A-81 Walnut Skin A novelty leather with a unique crocodile embossed pattern. The finish is applied in multiple layers and tones by hand to provide a distinctive coloration. The finish is burnished to give a depth and sheen reminiscent of a glazed leather while maintaining a soft and pliable hand. Walnut Skin provides a very sophisticated leather for upholstery applications along with excellent durability and surface protection. Keep out of sunlight, as fading will occur. Pattern 466A 466A-81 Chocolate Chocolate is a seductively creamy hide with a lovely light pull-up effect 466A-82 Saddle Natural oils and waxes are applied to pro-vide unique luster and velvet like hand. Vacuum dried for a firm finish and added texture. Natural visible markings such as healed scars, insect bites and other signatures of nature are characteristics of these hides. Keep out of sunlight as fading will occur. Pattern 490A 490A-81 Chestnut A natural leather on a combination of hides that are carefully selected to 490A-82 Dk Brown celebrate the inherent features of full grain leather including open and 490A-83 Wolf healed scars, tick bites and other natural markings. A combination of chrome and vegetable tanning along with wax and oil in finishing provide a smooth round hand with a cool surface feel as well as a vibrant pull-up effect when upholstered. Keep out sunlight as fading will occur. Pattern X513A X513A-11 Linen X513A-12 Dune X513A-13 Moss X513A-21 Butterscotch X513A-22 Buckskin X513A-23 Dijon X513A-24 Spice X513A-31 Shadow X513A-32 Indigo A beautiful, naturally milled grain and saturated color make Brighton the perfect choice for a soft, authentic leather. Tanned with a special agent that imparts it with a supple feel and polished appearance, this leather exudes a sense of elegance and luxury. It's overall cozy and refined patina recalls a well-worn pair of equestrian chaps. Expect natural characteristics such as healed scars, scratches, neck and belly wrinkles throughout the hides. Keep out of direct sunlight as fading will occur.
X513A-33 Lagoon X513A-51 Cardinal X513A-52 Tobasco X513A-61 Black X513A-62 Pewter X513A-71 Everglade X513A-72 Lemon Lime X513A-73 Smoke Green X513A-74 Loden X513A-75 Evergreen X513A-76 Avocado X513A-81 Chocolate X513A-82 Bark X513A-83 Dark Pine X513A-84 Bridled Pattern 520H 520H-21 Pony Print These hides are stenciled to look like a true Paint Horse. The hides have a specific tanning process to retain the hair. During the tanning process the hides are treated with oils in order to keep them as soft as possible. Understand that color variation should be expected from hide to hide, hair on hides are natural and will always retain some of the natural pigments that will keep the individuality of each hide in tack. Keep out of sunlight as fading will occur. Pattern 522A 522A-81 Brown This pattern is a very soft full grain leather with a subtle two tone effect that adds a beautiful depth to the look of the leather. The two tone effect is applied by a special machine that rolls the effect on the surface. This process allows more consistency from hide to hide than hand rubbed effects. Nature s markings such as healed scars, tick bites and neck and belly wrinkles are all a part of the natural look of this leather. Care should be taken to keep leather out of direct sunlight. Pattern 524A 524A-61 Hazy Black This article was inspired by the leather from vintage equestrian leathers. This leather is rustic and distressed. The white wax on this leather develops breaks, or cracks on the surface finish over time. Old Saddle will someday become an heirloom on many of today s classic styles, although it already appears to have been passed down through many generations. Care should be taken to keep leather out of direct sunlight.
Pattern 530A 530A-81 Reptile Wow, what a croc! These hides have a really deep embossing plate that gives it an almost three dimensional feel. Along with three different layers of finish, this is one of the most stunning accent leathers that we have found. Expect color variations as these hides are and rubbed and will have individual characteristics. Pattern 531A 531A-61 Fog This is a beautiful leather with a natural grain and a pull-up effect that 531A-81 Cashew creates an authentic aged look. This leather gets it's pull-up effect from 531A-83 Espresso oils and waxes that are applied during the finishing process. When the 531A-84 Amaretto leather is stretched, the oils and waxes are displaced, causing the 531A-85 Mushroom stretched area to become lighter in color. This pull up effect gives the leather a naturally aged look. Nature s markings such as healed scars and neck and belly wrinkles will be evident and should be considered as part of the natural beauty of a genuine leather product. Keep out of direct sunlight and away from exposure to heating vents as drying and or fading could occur. Pattern 534A 534A-21 Rugged Chaps Inspired by the look of English and French antique furnishings, each hide is individually hand crafted to achieve the ultimate traditional leather. Like a perfectly toasted piece of bakery rye, these shades are very natural, warm and inviting. Because of the hand rubbing technique extreme variations should be expected on every piece of furniture. Dramatic shade variations can be found within each hide adding a natural worn appearance. Keep out of direct sunlight and away from exposure to heating vents as drying and or fading could occur. Pattern 546A 546A-21 Chaps A leather with personality, every hide of Rawhide has a character of it's 546A-61 Relic own. Drum dyed, hides are then hand sanded, giving each one their 546A-81 Rawhide individual look when combined with the natural markings that Mother Nature has already provided. As application of wax allows for some pull but to eliminate the raspy feel of sanded hides. A coat of silicon completes the process leaving a finished article that will be uniquely rustic. The leather enthusiast will recognize it as a natural product with the healed scars, color variations, fat wrinkles and range marks. Keep out of direct sunlight as fading will occur.
Pattern: 557H 557H-21 Palomino Hair on Hides are produced on selected raw material chosen specifically with the end results in mind. Hides with exquisite hair and natural markings are chosen and specially tanned over several days to preserve the natural hair of the animal. After tanning, the hides are cropped by hand to level the hair length. Please note as no two individuals have exact color of hair, each will be different. This is for the person who desires the unique, one of a kind piece. Please consult a professional dry cleaner before applying any cleaning solutions. We suggest feather dusting only. Pattern: 558H 558H-81 Sun Burst This Hair on Hide pattern was designed with a warm tri tone coloration. Hides are chosen that have beautiful hair characteristics, and are tanned over several days to preserve the natural hair of the animal. After tanning, the hides are cropped by hand to level the hair length. Please note as no two individuals have exact color of hair, each will be different. This is for the person who desires the unique, one of a kind piece. Please consult a professional dry cleaner before applying any cleaning solutions. We suggest feather dusting only. Pattern 566A 566A-81 Hornback These embossed hides offer a beautiful coloration along with a smaller scale grain pattern. As with all of our novelty leathers, these are cowhides that are embossed to look like reptiles. A great accent leather when used in combination with decorative finishes and solid leathers or fabrics. Due to the hand rubbing, color variations are part of the normal characteristics of these hides. Pattern 572A 572A-21 Lodge These hides have a deep rich and sophisticated look desired by so many consumers of today. Developed for those who desire leather that gives the feel and look of aged worn furniture. Variation and tea stained appearance all add to the authentic look of an antique piece of furniture. Hides are carefully selected and then dyed using traditional methods, before being infused with oil and hand rubbed. Then they are ironed and a light topcoat is applied that magnifies the effects of the hand rubbing and oil infusion. The end result is a tea stained effect, with color variations. The colors are classic mid tones. With a very smooth and flattened grain, these hides feature an elegant low-sheen rich feel. Natural range marks, healed scars and color variations are not defects but add the authenticity of the leather.
Pattern 578A 578D-11 Shimmering Croc These novelty hides use age old artisan techniques in finishing and are embossed with an alligator plate. Hides are mostly finished by hand, to give them a multi-toned effect and coloration. Finally, they are topped off with a natural paraffin finish to give them luster and high durability. Due to the handcrafted characteristics of this product, colors and patterns will vary from hide to hide Pattern 580A 580A-81 Salamander A novelty leather with a unique crocodile embossed pattern and beautiful coloration. The finish of applied in multiple layers and tones by hand to provide a distinctive look. The hide provides a very sophisticated look for upholstery applications along with excellent durability and surface protection. Keep out of sunlight, as fading will occur. Pattern 587D 587D-82 Gator Skin These embossed hides give you a striking and bold texture of the classic gator. As with all of our novelty leathers these are cow hides that are embossed to look like reptile skins. These hides will command attention and add life and excitement to any setting. Pattern 588D 588D-81 Nougat This novelty leather, embossed with a croc pattern, offers a distinctive look to any accent piece. These hides are mostly finished by hand, to give multi-tonal effect. As with any hand-rubbing effect, there may be slight variance between hides. Pattern 592H 592H-81 Africa A wonderful new hair on hide coloration that reminds you of the plains of Africa. As with all hair on hides, they are a very natural product and will show natures trademarks. Please note as no two individuals have exact same color of hair, each of these hides will have differences. This is for the customer who desires, the unique, one of a kind piece. Please consult a professional dry cleaner before applying any cleaning solutions. We suggest feather dusting only. Pattern 596R 596R-12 Antique Shell Legacy leather offers a vintage heirloom look achieved through a hand 596R-81 Antique Slate crackle wax finish; a process involving several steps building layer upon 596R-81 Aged Crackled layer for an antiqued effect. This hand-burnishing application stimulates the aging process on the piece as it is used, resulting in a beautifully aged and unique piece every time.
Pattern 598P 598P-11 Chalk These hides offer a wonderful combination of style and substance. This 598P-12 Silver Fox well rounded leather is perfect for high traffic applications. The pebble grain surface is stippled with a tonal effect that is applied to give the leather textural definition. Care should be taken to keep leather out of direct sunlight. Pattern 599A 599A-81 Canyon This smooth, wax pull up leather has been designed to change and evolve over time. When it is applied to furniture, the pull up effect will be fully evident on stress points where the leather is stretched, such as the arms. As it is used, canyon s aged appearance will be amplified further, resulting in a unique and fashionable heirloom look. Nature s markings such as healed scars, neck and belly wrinkles will be evident and should be considered as part of the natural beauty of a genuine leather product. Shading and variations in color is also part of this leather. Keep out of direct sunlight and away from exposure to heating vents as drying and or fading could occur.