HAND ANTIQUED LEATHERS
WAX PULL UP LEATHERS
...Rustic and full of character.
…Like an old “Bomber Jacket”.
CHOOSE A “HAND ANTIQUED” LEATHER IF: — — — —
CHOOSE A “WAX PULL UP” LEATHER IF:
You love the rustic look of aged, worn, distressed leather! Color consistency is not important to you You appreciate the natural appeal of scars, fat wrinkles, and imperfections You need a leather that provides moderate protection against spills and abrasive wear
WHAT TO EXPECT: The hand antiquing process uses multiple applications of different surface pigments to create a unique appearance that will vary from one hide to the next. This process creates wide color variations, and will actually highlight the natural imperfections in the hide. You will see: — — — —
Wide color variations produced by the hand antiquing process Heavy wrinkles Healed scars and insect bites Texture variations from smooth to pebbled
Like any fine leather product, leather furniture should be cleaned and protected every 6 months (every 4 months for lighter colors). See your designer for further information.
Texture Variations
Neck and Fat Wrinkles
A “Pull Up” Leather will “burst” or lighten dramatically when stretched over firm areas, highlighting the natural scars and imperfections. Likewise, fingernail scratches and wrinkle lines will leave marks in many waxed pull ups, adding to the distressed look. You will see: — Pronounced color variation as waxes migrate and dissipate with use — Healed scars and insect bites — Texture variations from smooth to pebbled — Wrinkle lines and surface scratches which appear with use Like any fine leather product, your leather furniture should be cleaned and protected every 6 months (every 4 months for lighter colors). See your designer for further information.
Grain Variations
PURE ANILINE LEATHERS
TOOLED EMBOSSED LEATHERS
...Nature’s finest. And little else.
…For that perfect accent.
CHOOSE A “PURE ANILINE” LEATHER IF: — You appreciate the sophisticated, natural beauty of an almost naked hide! — You want the warm, butter-soft feel that only Pure Aniline leathers provide — You understand that leathers are more fragile and offer little protection from stains — You understand that these leathers will fade quickly in direct sunlight
WHAT TO EXPECT: Pure Aniline leathers are as close to the natural leather as they can be. Because they are colored with only clear Aniline dyes, they are the softest, most elegant leathers available, but offer very little protection against stains, body oils, and fading. Additionally, scars, natural markings and imperfections will be highly visible and add to the natural charm of the hide. You can expect to see: — — — —
WHAT TO EXPECT:
CARE AND MAINTENANCE:
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Color Variations
— You love the worn, distressed look of a very rustic, old leather! — Color consistency is not important to you — You appreciate the natural appeal of scars, wrinkles, surface scratches, and imperfections — You want a leather that gives moderate protection against spills and abrasive wear
Shade variations as different areas of the hide accept the dye differently Wrinkles and stretch marks Healed scars and insect bites Texture variations from smooth to pebbled
CARE AND MAINTENANCE: Like any fine leather product, your leather furniture should be cleaned and protected every 6 months (every 4 months for lighter colors). See your designer for further information.
CHOOSE A “TOOLED EMBOSSED” LEATHER IF: — You are looking for the perfect specialty leather for use as an accent on your leather furniture! — You understand that the use of these leathers is limited. They are not available for use as the primary leather on a sofa or chair — You understand that scratch marks will appear with use, adding to the rustic charm of the piece — You want a leather that gives moderate protection against spills and abrasive wear
WHAT TO EXPECT: Tooled embossed leathers are all designated as “RED DOT” leathers in the Stickley line, meaning that their use is restricted to small or accent areas only. These leathers are created using small or half hides which are stamped with heavy steel embossing dies under pressure. In this process, there will be inevitable overlapping and misalignment of the embossing pattern. This characteristic limits the use of tooled embossed leathers to small designer accents only. Fingernail scratches and wrinkle lines will be prevalent on some embossed leather, such as the Serrano series, adding to the distressed look.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE: Like any fine leather product, your leather furniture should be cleaned and protected every 6 months (every 4 months for lighter colors). See your designer for further information.
Healed Scars
Neck Wrinkles/Stretch Wrinkles/ Marks Shade Variations
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