New at market: Leather
By Furniture Today Staff -- Furniture Today, October 6, 2003
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• All prices retail • In-depth stories on leather introductions will appear in Furniture/Today's opening-day issue •
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Import Impact: No longer on the sidelines, imports continue to move front and center on the leather stage.
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Loosey Goosey: Italian Leather Seating and Coja are among the manufacturers that have plumped up their cushioning with soft, slouchy, sinkable feather down blends for a relaxed look.
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Good & Plenty: Plenty more new players have jumped into this highly competitive marketplace, including Primo and Polaris.
American Leather Showplace 5th floor penthouse
Featured introductions from contemporary designer Rick Lee include Great Wall, a modular sectional, and Orly, inspired by the seating configurations at Orly airport in Paris. The collection includes modular side and back shelving and side tables built into the design.
Other additions include:
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The Bangle Chair, a traditional wing chair in spice leather, with down seats and nailhead trim. Retail, $1,999.
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The Bridgewood collection, influenced by the traditional Charles of London style, offers eight-way hand-tied construction, down seating and fluted feet. In Edinburgh/tobacco. Retail, $3,299.
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Blanco features transitional styling with metal legs and decorative topstitching. In Carnival/onyx. Retail, $2,399.
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The traditionally styled Williston sofa is enhanced by a scalloped back and decorative wooden feet. In Dublin/dusk, a $2,999 retail.
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Nolan, a traditional collection with wooden legs and exclusive front arm panel accent dressed in Heir-loom/bourbon, retails at $2,599.
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The Pasadena collection offers transitional design with a choice of metal or wood legs. Recessed arms allow for more room and comfort. In Ultrasuede/lichen with sage contrast welt. Retail, $2399.
Berkline IHFC C-754
Stationary seating additions include a casual contemporary pillowtop reclining chaise sofa with double padded arms. In Art Leather/Corins. Retail, $1,299.
Coaster CoasterWrennCom 101
Imported Asian leather seating program adds new models including motion groups.
Coja Leather HS 200
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Introduces its first line of leather beds, available with headboards or full beds with footboards and upholstered side rail options. In standard, queen and king. Designs include such traditional wood trim and sleigh back offerings as Horizon, custom leather upholstered bed and Cordoba, with rolled back. At retails from $799.
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Ongoing expansion of e-way program featuring eight-way hand-tied, down-filled sofa frames starting at $1,599 retail. Special order, 21-day quick-ship.
Decoro IHFC H-1147
More than 40 models and new leathers in stationary, motion, sleeper and microfiber categories. Value product line manufactured in China.
Divania IHFC C-357
A renewed emphasis on full anilines and top-grain articles in an effort to up the ante on quality leather products.
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Introductions include a fresh line of waxed anilines produced by new equipment that allows a more consistent finish and at the same time, provides heightened color flexibility, thanks to Divania's in-house tannery.
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Also new are two home theater groups and additional motion pieces, as well as a big push on competitive pricing to allow retailers to compare true costs.
Elite Leather 135 S. Hamilton St.
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The Castle Rock retro chair trades heavily on old European style, with its traditional feel and sloped arm. The soft lines and tailoring are highlighted by a generous application of nailheads.
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Sofa intros include the Essex, which reflects modern simplicity with its track arm and low back. Features include sleek brushed square metal legs and deep seating comfort. In full aniline leather.
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The Weston favors two-over-two retro styling with a tight back and generously sized track arm. With down and feather cushioning, in full aniline.
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Three beds include and elegant tufted sleigh bed adorned with nailheads covered in rich, tri-tone hand-rubbed leather.
Flexsteel IHFC C-558
Introducing the Everett (3511) Swivel Chair, a transitional style covered in Leather Miracles/Explorer. Chair retails at $1,199 and companion sofa at $1,999.
Garcia Imports H/W
The Leather & Wood collection debuts a tufted leather bench adorned with handcarved monkeys in a rich sherry finish. Retail is $2,300.
Giovanni Leather MOG 303
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Year-old warehouse program from Brazilian-based producer Niroflex features 10 married leather frames ready to ship within 72 hours. All frames are warehoused in High Point. Select colors.
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Promotional prices and extended terms for new and existing accounts.
Homelegance 212 Jacobs Place
Midpriced Asian leather importer expands warehousing program with Art of Living line. Leather assortment supports traditional, nailhead, pub style, full grain and pocket coil seats. Retail pricing from $999 to $1,299; three-piece promotional sets, $999. Frames can be shipped container-direct or from warehouses coast-to-coast.
HTL International FP 611
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Twelve well-scaled sofa frames will debut at $699 in 20 colors.
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The high style category expands with 20 frames that intermingle Euro styling with American size and comfort.
Incanto Divani PS 131
Following its U.S. debut last April, this Italian manufacturer is building on its three-brand strategy: Sofitalia (promotional), Incanto (mid-priced) and Giovanni Sforza Collection (high-end).
Interline Italia N.A. IHFC H-541
Italy-based company offers Bach and Mozart, two 87-inch transitional models delivering deep seating comfort with down-blend, loose cushions.
ILS/Italian Leather Seating 220 Elm 200
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The Loft collection presents Uptown Leather for Real Life, an assortment of loose down sofa groups in better leathers on oversized frames for deep plush seating. Four groupings with sofas priced from $1,499 to $1,999.
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The Casapelle warehouse program adds Mesa, a three-over-three relaxed traditional with nailheads and topstitching, to its quick-ship collection. Retail is $1,199.
J.J. Hyde PS 1-613
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Intros strengthen an already strong base of frames in existing collections: Elite Gold Leather Series, Uptown Upholstery and Slipcover collection and High Design Leather.
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New models include Armani chair and ottoman with hardwood frame, sinuous spring system and duraplush down blend cushioned seat. In Carroll/butterscotch. Retail, $1,799.
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Urban Bay Chaise features right- and left-facing chaises that lock together to create a queen bed. Dressed in Passion Suede microfiber.
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Bungalow's Kid's Chair with rounded back in Ranchero leather. Hardwood frame, sinuous spring system, reflex cushioned seat. Retail, $499.
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Price promotions on several leather and slipcover frames.
Jaymar IHFC D-1220
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Functionality sparks special-order leather sectional selections, including Rondo, a contemporary curved three-piece sectional with rotating ottoman, and Manhattan, a contemporary two-piece square sectional with hidden cup pop-outs. Each, $2,995.
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Bentley, a plush transitional sectional with high "contemporized" pub back. Retail, $3,495.
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Sofas include Trenton, a transitional tailored high-leg sofa in bycast. Retail, $1,395.
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Also new, a rotating kiosk for point-of-purchase to reinforce the ease of instituting custom size/sectional program. New showroom location, adjacent to new parent Shermag.
Lane Leather IHFC C-800
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Additions include Maverick, a contemporary three-over-three, 91-inch frame offered as either sofa ($999 retail) or sectional ($1,999 to $2,999 per configuration) in all-leather. Detailed stitching on solid-foam arms boost visual interest.
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The contemporary Rebel grouping presents three-over-three seat construction, with pillowtop seating, "fold-over" arm treatment and overstuffed arms for added comfort. Sofa, loveseat, chair and ottoman. Retails from $999 to $1,099.
La-Z-Boy FP 103
Modesto, an Italian-inspired stationary sofa frame, is characterized by clean, strong lines. Its over-scaled arm post follows a simple arc, repeated in the split of its plush back cushion. Deep comfort seating, pillowtop seat cushion. Covered in top grain/split leather match.
Leathercraft H/W
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A soft casual traditional sofa combines a leather/fabric medley on an eight-way, hand-tied frame. Enhanced with feather and fiber seat/back cushions, solid-brass nailhead detail and turned legs. Outfitted in Hulshof/Sedona. Retail, $4,995.
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Two transitional contemporary sectionals sport a clean, crisp look ($5,995) or a full plinth base ($6,995) in various modular configurations. Eight-way hand-tied, coil spring seat cushions.
Leatheritalia-USA 305 S. Hamilton St.
Transitional Jamestown with exposed cherry wood trim. Generous of scale, plush seating, 2.5 density foam with memory. The $899 retail frame is available via quick-ship.
Leathertrend PS 3
The EasyTrend motion program introduced last market expands with new styles.
Legacy Leather International 224 E. Kivett Dr.
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High-end leathers combined with value pricing are showcased in such introductions as Bari, a contemporary sofa in Priante/Magnum. Retail, $1,899.
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Homestead, a classic chair and ottoman grouping sporting a hand-rubbed finish. Moore & Giles/Pavilion. Retail, $599.
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Greenwich, a scaled-back tailored two-piece loft sectional. Nicopel/Lauren. $2,999.
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Keywest, a transitional sofa frame with track arm design in Moore & Giles/Brompton. Retail, $1,599.
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Three-step pricing — good-better-best — and Zip Ship offered.
Mayo 130 S. Main, lower level (Eagle Inds.)
New styles in the leather collection.
McKinley Leather 310 Hamilton Court 304–395
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Chair additions include a three-way transitional lifestyle recliner with track arms featuring ultrasoft leather with some stain protection from Leather Miracles.
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Two chair/ottoman groups offer a transitional look with brass ferrules and casters as well as a high-back traditional style on turned legs edged in nailheads.
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Handcarved accent chair imbued with Federal styling joins the J. Neal Collection. Covered in hand-rubbed leather with green colorations.
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All leather upholstery pieces are cut and sewn at McKinley's own Hickory-area facility assuring continuity of dye lots for special orders as well as reorders. Domestic production ensures quality control.
Natuzzi 130 W. Commerce
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At the upper end, the Pasquale Natuzzi Collection expands with such frames as No. 2198, a two-over-two contemporary model with exaggerated pillowtop arms. Retail, $3,199.
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Natuzzi core program gains No. 2215, a contemporary frame dressed in thick leather ($2,399) and No. 2204, a relaxed casual contemporary model with saddlebag arms in natural leather ($2,299).
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Also new is No. 2209, a transitional two-over-two silhouette over a wood base.
Niroflex MOG 303
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Introducing 15 Brazilian-built frames, including a new collection of exposed wood trim frames, in addition to many better-grade leathers and offering super values for $899 to $999 retail price points.
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Strengthening promotional packages with an assortment including No. 5115, a transitional entry in pigmented charcoal. Specially priced from $499 to $699.
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Also new are No. 3001, a clean traditional frame in Antick/brown at $899 retail; No. 4815, a contemporary sectional, $1,599; and No. 4731, a contemporary frame in tango red, $999.
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Program called Niroflex 626 offers six frames in two colors with six-week delivery.
Omnia HS 318
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Contemporary leather chair program offers six original designs to fulfill special-order requests.
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A scaled back leather motion frame is tailored for smaller environments.
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Veneto, a free-form contemporary L-shape leather sectional, has scattered microfiber pillow for a leather/microfiber1 effect.
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72-hour express shipping program continues to expand.
Pacifica Leather/Prime Resources 220 Elm 100
This six-month old Asian leather importer offers 12 frames in such diverse styles as traditional, transitional, chaise, and three-piece sectional with oversized ottoman. All in better leathers and eight-way hand-tied construction. Retail pricing ranges from $699 to $1299.
Palliser 220 Elm 400
Line additions highlight Sasha, a European-influenced frame as evidenced by its lower seating deck, with welting detail on wood feet ($799) and Dash, a bycast sofa on a continental frame with contrast stitching ($999).
Pennsylvania House 200 E. Green St.
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Leather additions that speak to a relaxed American Lifestyle include the Kenton chair and ottoman, a smoking-style chair with shaped tight back, nailhead trim on back and arms, and wedge feet. In distressed brown leather, both pieces retail for $1,399.
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Style Expressions, a new retail gallery program, encompasses special incentives, services and in-store point-of-purchase as well as such marketing support as Collector's Books, circulars, TV, radio and print ads.
Polaris SP 4220
Northern Italy-based leather and fabric producer Polaris makes its U.S. debut with the patriotic Star sofa. The top-grain offering offers flexibility with moveable, functional attached tables.
Primo Designs Center Point on Manning 165
First-time leather seating offerings include China-sourced frames that coordinate with three of Primo Designs' best-selling case goods collections. The leather upholstery is retail priced at $1,999 for three-piece sets. Styles include Court Royale, a transitional frame with carved wooden base and arm treatment. Havana Bay is imbued with sophisticated island influences as typified by hand-carved accents. King Edward is a traditional English library design with oak accents.
Racing Furniture MS 410
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Following its debut of NASCAR-themed leather seating in April, Racing Furniture is veering toward Corvette aficionados with the General Motors brand's first licensed furniture collection. The line offers three matching chairs and ottomans, including a special 50th Anniversary Limited Edition model, all inspired by classic Corvette designs. Decorative motifs mimic car seat and body details.
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Made in China, the line sports top-grain Fu Xing semi-aniline leather, embroidered logos, hardwood frames and heavy-duty No Sag wire frame suspension. The three offerings, at retails of $999 each, are: The C1 grouping, inspired by the 1953 Corvette, complete with visible white stitching on the seats; C5, reflecting contemporary Corvette styling; and C5/50, celebrating a half-century of Corvette style, design and performance.
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New lower pricing is based on volume and container discounts. Dealer rebate incentives on retail point-of-purchase banners also are offered.
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In-stock items, two-week delivery direct to customer's home. RTA. Non-stock merchandise has a 10- to 12-week delivery lead-time to customer.
Rodi CP 202
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Ten leather frames reinforce Rodi's presence in the U.S. market. Available as sofa, loveseat or chair, new styles include the SX2200, a collection offering classic comfort with a touch of elegance. The upscale frame features seven-inch-thick seat cushions, plush backrest and wood legs.
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The S04500 is a casual/transitional two-over-two, all-leather sofa. Italian leather, nine colors.
Sofa Art by Giuseppe Nicoletti IHFC D-824
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This Italian manufacturer expands in the middle-to-high category with heightened attention to better-quality leathers. New styles include Gruber ($1,999), a contemporary square two-over-two frame, and Sabina ($1,699), a two-over-two style on a linear block base, contrasted by plush pillowtop arms.
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Quick-ship programs available.
Thomasville Furniture 401 E. Main St., Thomasville
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The Bogart collection adds Lounge Act, a three-piece transitional grouping showcasing padded channel backs and plush down seating. The low back height sharply contrasts its subtle curves and straight lines. Sofa, $2,499 to 2999; chair, $1,499 to $1,999.
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Lexi, a four-piece pie-shaped cocktail ottoman, can be used as a cocktail piece or as a stand-alone for extra seating. Dressed in woven tri-color leather from Townsend for a textural accent. From $999.
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In addition to its custom program, Thomasville adds two imported sectionals: Metro, a two-piece scaled-back chaise sofa suitable for smaller environments, and Benjamin, a roll-arm three-piece sectional for family-room living.
W. Schillig USA 220 Elm 316
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Sectionals from designer Fillmore Harty include Tango, European-scale matched with tufted seat cushions and off-the-floor styling ($3,999) and San Tropez, a full aniline offering on fluted legs of solid aluminum ($3,499).
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In Butterfly microfiber, Bolero emphasizes proportion, lightness and horizontal movement. Prices start at $2,999.
Woodmark H/W 107
Styles are being added to its promotional leather program.
Zocalo HS 306
San Remo dining chair and lounge chairs are made of steam-bent hardwood frames and covered in distressed semi-aniline to complement the Montana collection. Toscano dining chair and lounge chairs have steam-bent hardwood frames, and bycast upholstery match the Milano collection. Dining chairs retail at $199; lounge chairs, $899.
