Leather Upholstery

By Furniture Today Staff -- Furniture Today, October 13, 2008

AMERICAN LEATHER

Showplace 5th floor

New cool and classic frames featuring exposed wood details include the Austen chair from designer Michael Wolk. It is dressed in leather on an espresso wood base.

Marketing programs: New consumer advertising campaign is being launched around the theme, “Come to Your Senses.” The ads utilize sensory images and wording and will appear in consumer magazines starting this fall.

ASPENHOME

IHFC C-1258

Savvy Solutions multi-use furniture is scaled to fit smaller spaces. Highlights include the casually styled Danielle modular seating group. Offered as sectional, sofa, loveseat, corner wedge or armless chair for infinite configurations. Available in six leathers and seven fabric choices.

BROYHILL FURNITURE

IHFC C-600

The following five frames join the Custom Colors Leather program, featuring more than 50 high-quality leathers in assorted colors:

• The generously scaled Brenton sofa, loveseat, chair and Burgan cocktail ottoman. The frame features pub-style bustle back, oversized track arms, splay feet and topstitching.

• The Maston sofa, a coordinate to the Urban Solutions collection, is scaled for metropolitan living. The sophisticated frame combines tight back, transitional scoop arm, topstitching and a tapered wood foot.

• The Monty sofa, introduced in Las Vegas, is a generously sized three-over-three transitional frame with sloped track arm and attached bordered back.

• The casual traditional Conner sofa, also being re-introduced from Las Vegas, has a two-over-two button back silhouette with paneled ball arm.

• Another re-introduction, the Holden, is a three-over-three traditional pub back sofa with shaped front, scoop back arm, pillowtop seat and nailhead trim along bottom rail, back and arm panels.

CHATEAU D'AX USA

IHFC D-1224

Manufacturing stationary and motion collections in Italy, Romania and China geared to specific price points.

CHINTALY IMPORTS

FP 214

New contemporary designs include Washington, a two-piece sectional in semi- aniline cover with button-tufted corner section, matching headrest and curved chaise, and Austin, a two-tone group on platform base with overstuffed armrests and removable headrest bolster.

CHEERS USA/MANWAH HOLDINGS

330 S. Main

Extensive collection of sofas, sectionals and home theater seating; both stationary and motion groups.

COUTURE INTERNATIONAL

C&D 8A

Groove is a modern silhouette that doubles as a daybed. Interchangeable backs and arms create a tête-à-tête, chaise and bed; an ottoman can be added for a double bed. Company says the setup adapts to user needs, not the other way around.

DECORO

IHFC H-1147

New models and leathers join the line, including stationary, motion, motorized, sofa-sleeper and microfiber offerings. The value product line is produced in China.

DIAMOND SOFA

207 E. Russell St.

Matrix, a modular sectional with matching ottoman, addresses a styling void at $999.

Marketing programs: Offering a quick-ship program.

DISTINCTION LEATHER

IHFC H-1120

Classic upholstery collection is made in the United States.

EILERSEN

220 Elm S-310

High-end Danish upholstery maker offers Krypton, a modern interpretation of the “bag box” chair of the 1970s recreated in modular form, and Snake, a versatile, contemporary setup combining an oversized mattress, a duvet and pillows with a triangular snake back.

ELITE LEATHER

135 S. Hamilton

• Introductions include Blanchard, a round ottoman with storage designed by Nathan Turner. $2,125.

• Also, new designs by Michael Felix Galardo.

FLEXSTEEL

IHFC C-558

• The Abby Road sofa is characterized by a classic set back track arm with “T” front seat cushion and boxed pillow pad top seat. Visible stitching details and large, low, tapered block leg add casual flair.

• South Street, a modular sectional and sofa group, consists of an armless crescent loveseat with arm pieces and round cocktail ottoman. Large-scale tufting on the back and seat with a high, tapered leg.

FOUR HANDS

US E-201-202

• The Carnegie vintage leather collection adds the Alcott club chair, in top-grain leather with hand-hammered brass studs. $1,150.

• The Roosevelt leather sectional, measuring 115 by 98 by 33 inches, joins the Whitmore collection. In top-grain wenge leather, $5,295.

G&J STYLES

212 N. Main St., 212 N. Wrenn, 442 N. Wrenn

Harvard is a traditional, two-seat tufted settee dressed in top-grade, hand-distressed vintage aniline leather from Argentina.

HAMILTON SPILL

CP 118

• Introductions include cowhide leather sectionals and sofa groups.

• The modular seating category gains new styles and cover options.

• The Cubesaver line of ready-to-assemble furniture is aimed at reducing shipping costs.

KLAUSSNER HOME

405 Lewallen Road, Asheboro

Ten groups consisting of sofa, loveseat, chair, ottoman and two sectionals join the Distinctions Leather program. Consumers are offered a choice of 50/50 down seats, backs and arm pillows or foam-wrapped posture-plus cushions. Prices begin at $1,119 for:

• Baker, a four-seat sofa, built off of a fabric frame, which evokes a vintage feel.

• The transitional Bachman, with its contemporized Charles of London arm, curved back, shaped sides and rail and down-blend cushioning.

• Daltry, a lower-profile model, with flap-like construction over the arms that create a border around the stitching and scaled back square arms with T-cushion front.

LA-Z-BOY

FP 103

• New Premier line offers features seen in high-end furniture at a competitive price.

• Montgomery, a classic stationary group, includes a sofa, loveseat, chair, ottoman and sectional, with traditional rolled arms.

• Madison, a track arm chair with swivel or swivel glider function, is customizable in an array of leathers or fabrics.

• New ComfortCore T-cushions distribute foam density in cushioning to relieve pressure points. The varying density offers the most support where weight is centered, according to the company.

LEATHERCRAFT

117 N. Hamilton St.

• Transitional short sofa No. 2960-76, at 78 inches wide, combines deep seating, 100% down/feather back pillows, and feather, fiber and foam seat cushions. Covers by Zenda, Fabricut and Valdese.

• Style No. 2062 is a Country French wing chair with pear fluted foot, coil spring tight back and solid-brass, hand-applied nailheads. Covers from Leather Miracles and Textile Fabric Associates. $2,199.

• Mixing leather with fabric accent pillows, sofa No. 1480 features a transitional oriental tuxedo arm, highly detailed leg and base treatment with nailheads, 100% down/feather back pillows and hand-applied brass nailhead base trim. Covers from Tiger Imports and Textile Fabric Associates. $4,599.

• Style No. 2902 is a high-back transitional lounge chair with radius back, high-leg plinth base and Marshall unit spring seat cushion. Covers from Moore & Giles and Southeastern. Price, $1,899.
  Marketing programs: Ten-day, quick-ship program includes COM fabric.

LEATHER ITALIA-USA

430 S. Main S-218

Santaramo collection adds the Tucson group — sofa, loveseat, chair and ottoman. Updated bustle-back styling provides deep-seated casual comfort. Curved arms, shaped pillowtop, high back with lumbar support and serpentine front rail. In top- grain washed Italian leather. $899.

Marketing programs: Offering quick-ship service from North Carolina warehouse.

LIFESTYLE/SHANGHAI

320 E. Commerce

Revamped line offers good-better-best pricing structure for traditional, transitional and contemporary styles. Introductions include:

• Stationary sofa frames in microfiber, padded suede, corduroy, polyurethane and Pellissima bonded leather from $399 to $599; in semi-aniline Milano leather matched with bonded leather or splits from $699 to $999; and in special-effect leathers, including hand-rubbed or aniline dyed natural grain matched with bonded or splits from $999 to $1,299.

• Motion sofas in microfiber, easy rider, polyurethane or bonded leather from $699 to $799; and in Milano leather from $899 to $999.

• Power motion sofas in Milano or Portofino natural grain leather priced from $999 to $1,299.

• Sixty frames featured in leather and fabric covers as well as Pellissima bonded leather in three looks: shiny natural grain, smooth or distressed.

LUANA LIVING

325 Russell Ave. S-206

• Sixteen new updated classic stationary sofa groups include Manchester, a vintage look in full-grain, aniline-dyed leather with wipe-off effect. Updated, classic button-tufted model features Leggett & Platt drop-in coil seating, feather/fiber wrapped cushions and accent pillows on high, turned legs. $1,499.

• Carlsbad, a modern entry in bonded leather from Design Resources, features a stitched diamond design on the accent pillows. Oversized contemporary black leather and zebra jacquard pattern. Pocket coil seating, feather/fiber filled back pillows and arm cushions. $999.

LUKE LEATHER

MS M-45

Stationary collections emphasize contrast stitching, transitional looks and retro arm treatments. In genuine leathers from brights to earth tones.

Marketing programs: Offering custom options on 10 leathers at one price. Delivery in two to five days with no minimum. Italian-made frames are warehoused in High Point.

MARIA YEE

118 E. Kivett

Montecito adds Swift, a 48-inch modern loveseat made of solid hardwood with cut-out back. In vegetable-tanned leather. Choices of leather colors and wood finishes.

MCKINLEY LEATHER

414 and 416 N. Wrenn

Motion programs are being strengthened with the addition of several recliners and new vari-tilt chair. Introductions include:

• A traditionally-styled recliner in a Leather Miracles cover, $1,999.

• A transitional track arm sofa with chair and matching ottoman in a Leather Miracles cover. $2,499.

• A transitional sofa with sleek buttoned back has matching chair and ottoman. Moore & Giles leather. $2,499 for set.

• J. Neal Executive swivel chair with gas lift and traditional styling. $1,999.

Marketing programs: Offering 14-day production cycle on entire line. Custom items and designs manufactured locally.

MICHAEL THOMAS

1690 English Road

Transitional leather chair and ottoman are enhanced with an exposed wood grain finish and all-around nailhead accents.

NATUZZI AMERICAS

130 W. Commerce Ave.

• Premiere Natuzzi Italy collection exudes Italian-made luxury and sophistication. New pieces include Soprano with three oversized scatter pillows. Also, a two-seat sofa offers with oversized pillows, cross-stitch pattern on base, back and arms, and metal legs. $4,795.

• Midline Natuzzi Editions, made outside of Italy for North American market, emphasizes comfort with larger cushioning and higher seats.

• The Soressi Project — an exclusive collection from Italian designer Giorgio Soressi — debuts. Two-seat sofa with cushioning for comfort designed for the Americas. Higher, larger seating geared to North American comfort. Features include a padded track arm. Weathered, natural leather has nailhead details on the base. $2,049.

Marketing programs: New Web site for Natuzzi Italy and Natuzzi Editions brands is designed with customer focus. The Natuzzi Italy site features product information, specifics on quick-ship program and dealer locator. The Natuzzi Editions site also includes product information and a consumer-friendly “How to Shop” dealer locator. Also, existing Natuzzi Italy quick-ship program adds new models and now extends to the West Coast of the United States and Canada with 30-day delivery.

ORIENT EXPRESS

IHFC C-303

• Danny, a contemporary cylinder-shaped occasional swivel chair in bycast cover, on wenge wood base. Three colors. $590.

• Jordan, button-tufted modern sofa in bycast, sports window arm detail. $1,990.

PALLISER FURNITURE

200 Elm S-400

• Lorian, an 85-inch sofa, loveseat, chair and ottoman group, features cosmopolitan styling on a wood plinth base. Leather sofa, $1,299; in fabric, $999.

• Rocan, an urban-themed 89-inch sofa, loveseat, chair and ottoman group. Leather sofa, $1,499; fabric, $1,199.

• Venus, an 85-inch sofa, loveseat, chair and ottoman group. Leather sofa, $1,299; fabric, $999.

• Haldane joins Elements modular collection with 29 SKUs, including a sectional.

ROBINSON & ROBINSON/LEATHERTREND

PS 300

LeatherTrend continues good-better-best story with its Classics, LeatherTrend, Premium (feather-down seating) and Artisano (hand-finished leathers) lines. Assorted seating groups, as well as additional leather articles, debut across all upholstery categories.

SAFAVIEH

SMS 120

• Noho, a large-scale wing chair, combines leather, herringbone flax and contrast stitching. $1,295.

• Classic leather collection gains Buckingham, a three-over-three sofa, loveseat and chair in top-grain ($2,880), and the Westminster chesterfield with matching chair in hand-wiped, top-grain leather ($2,995).

Marketing programs: Servicing dealers from a new 350,000-square-foot central distribution center in Easton, Pa., and a 50,000-square-foot distribution center in Los Angeles.

SIMON LI FURNITURE/TRAYTON AMERICA

101 S. Main St.

Chinese-based upholstery maker adds value-oriented leather, fabric and mixed-media seating groups. Features include kiln-dried, heavy-duty pinewood frames; corner-blocked, finger joint frame base; and high-density, high-resilience foam core seating wrapped in polyfiber.

SOFLEX

FP S-500-505

Various stationary frames outfitted with eight-way, hand-tied seating and spring down cushioning for enhanced comfort. Soft, hand-finished leather covers.

Marketing programs: Offering container-direct or in-stock, same-day, quick-ship service via Dallas warehouse.

SOFT LINE CALIA AMERICA

131 W. Commerce, 220 Elm S-200

Introductions include full-grain leather two-over-two linear stationary model with lift-up headrest. Tufted seat and side panels for contemporary appeal. $1,499.

STAR INTERNATIONAL

IHFC D-540

• The Continental collection, featuring Italian top-grain leather covers, adds Velocity, a low-slung sectional, $5,299.

• Vertigo, a low-slung modern sectional with slit-stitch detail on back, $4,800.

ULTIMATE ACCENTS

IHFC H-545

Featuring a jewelry-inspired accent chair made of Asian hardwood, patent vinyl and high-gloss black lacquer finish with 207 nailheads on the back. $599.

VIOLINO

MOG 6th floor

Contemporary collection gains transitional and traditional looks.

W. SCHILLIG

220 Elm S-316

Puzzle, a sleek modular leather sectional, offers removable components for sleepover guests. Spring-on-spring support. Pricing starts at $2,499.

WORLD IMPORTS

NFM 402

Newly expanded full-line, container-direct imported leather and upholstery resource, supported by a Philadelphia-based distribution center.