Full-anIine leather, which is the hide’s most organic state, will always reveal heavyscarring and blemishes. In areas of frequent use, such as the seat and arm, the naturaloils will move around to cause a lightening in colour. This is the natural progressionof hand-coloured leather and in no way should be considered a fl aw.

Intense workmanship and attention to detail are the hallmarks of ourHeirloom collection. In particular, the colouring of leather by hand involves exceptional skill and is undertaken only by a handful of highly skilled antiquers.

The dyes are mixed and gently massaged into the leather which is then allowed to dry. This process is repeated at least six times to ensure a beautifully-toned patina and an authentic antiqued appearance. As the dyes are absorbed in varying intensities on different areas of the skin, the original hallmarks of the hide ensure that every piece is completely unique and distinctive.

The result is an object of valued possession to be passed down generations;a genuine article worthy enough to be called an Heirloom.

Hand Coloured Leather

Hand-ColouredChestnut

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Hand-ColouredRed

Hand-ColouredTan

Hand-ColouredGold

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George Berkley (1685 –1753)

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1. John Stuart Mill Wing Chair in Hand-Coloured Red

2. Henry Thoreau Wing Chair in Hand-Coloured Tan

3. Samuel Johnson Wing Chair in Hand-Coloured Tan

4. Oliver Goldsmith Chair in Hand-Coloured Gold

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1. James Boswell Chair in Hand-Coloured Chestnut

2. Jonathan Swift Chair in Hand-Coloured Gold

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1. David Hume Chair in Hand-Coloured Tan

2. Havelock Ellis Chair in Hand-Coloured Chestnut

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1. Lord Swivel Chair in Hand-Coloured Gold

2. Duke Swivel Chair in Hand-Coloured Tan

3. Earl Swivel Chair in Hand-Coloured Chestnut

4. Captain Swivel Chair in Hand-Coloured Green

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1. James Boswell Footstool in Hand-Coloured Chestnut

2. Phillip Stanhope Footstool in Hand-Coloured Tan

3. Henry Thoreau Footstool in Hand-Coloured Tan

4. Samuel Johnson Footstool in Hand-Coloured Tan

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1. Love Seat In Hand-Coloured Green

2. Love Ottoman In Hand-Coloured Green

3. Bedroom Seat In Hand-Coloured Gold

4. Window Seat In Hand-Coloured Gold

5. Porters Chair In Hand-Coloured Tan

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A n Heirloom is handcrafted using traditionalnineteenth century techniques. This involves moretime-consuming methods and greater attention todetail. Each piece is authenticated by the craftsman, assuring a genuine British hand-made product.

• Full aniline cow hides; hand-sewn, hand-coloured and wax fi nished.

• Hand-joined hardwood internal frame; dowelled, glued and screwed.

• Solid mahogany wood for all visible parts offrame and legs where applicable.

• Combination steel and fi sh mouth spring systems hand-sewn in for optimum support.

• Layered stuffi ng with cotton felt and hand-sewn seat lip.

• Duck feather seat fi lling as standard; optionalnon-allergic fi bre and foam.

• Solid brass castors where applicable.

• Individually hand-nailed antiqued gold studding.

We believe in protecting all our futures, which is why we only use rawmaterials from sustainable managed resources.

Crafting an Heirloom

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