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Summer House Leather Furniture Collection

Understanding Leather

Just as no two persons have the exact same skin type, no two leather hides are the same. Most of our
leathers are aniline dyed for the richest, most natural product available. This means that a
transparent dye has been absorbed and locked into the hide, creating the color and patina. Only a
small percentage of all available hides can be used for this product. Aniline dyed leather is intended
to feature the characteristics of the hide, such as some scars, fat and neck wrinkles, and highs and
lows in the shading. These qualities are inherent and should in no way be considered defects and
will vary from one hide to the next.

Aniline leathers can be broken down into three categories:

1. Pure or "Naked" -- Aniline dyed leathers with no additional "sealer" or topcoat added. These
leathers will tend to vary in shade, will mark and show the natural characteristics of the hide. They
are the most expensive and will develop a richer patina with time.

2. Protected Aniline -- These leathers are aniline dyed and have an applied topcoat or polyurethane
finish, making them impervious to most spills and stains. These leathers will vary slightly in shade
and will show some natural characteristics of the hide.

3. Semi-Aniline -- These leathers are aniline dyed and have a finishing process or topcoat that
contains dye. This topcoat evens out color tone throughout the hide and can disguise some natural
characteristics.

Leather	Color	Category
Acadia (7)	Iris	Semi-Aniline
Absolute (8)	Avocado	Protected Aniline
Bassano (9)	Putty, Cherry	Protected Aniline
Bonanza (9)	Merlot, Saddle, Whiskey	Semi-Aniline
Brazil (8)	Bourbon, Cocoa	Semi-Aniline
Bromford (10)	Cognac	Pure
Coronado (7)	Stone	Protected Aniline
Cowboy (6)	Coal, Sage, Whiskey	Protected Aniline
Deer Run (9)	Bisque, Snow	Semi-Aniline
Echo (9)	Basil, Caramel, Marigold, Spruce, Turquoise	Pure

Leather	Color	Category
Hunt Club (8)	Bourbon, Chestnut	Pure
Laredo (9)	Saddle	Pure
Longhorn (8)	Brown	Pure
Monty (6)	Espresso	Protected Aniline
Rodeo (8)	Charcoal, Dune, Ocean, Rustic, Sunset, Whisper	Pure
Shenandoah(8)	Navy	Semi-Aniline
Stone Mountain (8)	Cognac	Semi-Aniline
Sundance (9)	Desert	Protected Aniline
Tumbleweed (8)	Rustic	Protected Aniline
Winchester (9)	Smoke	Semi-Aniline
Wyoming (7)	Black, Cactus, Cognac, Red, Tobacco	Protected Aniline

Leather Descriptions

Pattern	Leather Type	Country of Origin	Description
Absolute	Full Aniline	New Zealand	A very light pull-up gives the leather an almost "patent leather" look that provides modern, sophisticated appeal when upholstered.
Acadia	Full Aniline	Italy	An Italian, top-grain, aniline dyed leather. A protective clear coat is added to its surface giving it a very deep sheen and provides an elegant luster combined with additional protection for excellent wearability.
Bassano	Full Aniline	Italy	Designed on English bull hides, this leather offers the rare combination of leather with a polished finish yet a soft and supple feel.
Bonanza	Full Aniline	Germany	Premium European hides are dyed for color using environmentally friendly tanning procedures. These sheen leather hides are given a slight two tone effect with a bit of oil to the surface of the leather for a smooth, soft feel. Nature's markings are part of the appeal of this leather and should be appreciated. Healed scars, bug bites, neck and belly wrinkles all contribute to the character of this full top grain European leather.
Brazil	Semi-Aniline	Argentina	A natural grain leather that combines the rich hand of a wax pull-up with the character inherent to a hand wiped finish, which ensures that the leather will contain slight variations in character that simply add to its quality.
Bromford	Full Aniline	Italy	This embossed leather is made from English bull hides and goes through five separate finishing operations impregnating a range of waxes and oils. The result is a soft hand, tremendous pull up, and smooth polished surface.
Coronado	Semi-Aniline	Argentina	The micro-pigmentation finishing process provides this leather with a very soft touch and evens out the color within each hide. Slight color variations and natural markings add individuality to each hide.
Cowboy	Full Aniline	India	Tanned on full grain, buffalo hides that are milled and finished with a soft wax treatment to achieve a more casual, traditional aesthetic. When upholstered, it offers a dramatic pull-up effect marked by rich contrasts in color that enhance its natural appeal.
Deer Run	Semi-Aniline	Korea	A full grain upholstery leather with a natural milled texture and a garment type tannage. A natural leather, but with enough protection to provide excellent physicals such as wet and dry rubs, abrasion resistance, and excellent light stability.
Echo	Full Aniline	Italy	Tanned with the waters from the Italian Alps, its rich, saturated colors and paraffin wax finish expose the natural beauty of the English bull hide canvas. Echo has a vibrant pull-up when upholstered.
Hunt Club	Full Aniline	Argentina	A very natural, heavy-weight, full grain leather with slight color variations. The unique tanning process of the very finest aniline dyes, natural oils, and resins makes the leather very soft regardless of its extreme thickness and adds to the overall visual beauty of this leather.
Laredo	Full Aniline	Italy	Tanned on light-weight European hides, milled extensively and then ironed to achieve a truly unique distressed appearance. The overall look of this leather brings to mind the luxurious richness of a beautifully worn English Saddle.
Longhorn	Full Aniline	Thailand	Created by lightly buffing the hide and then adding several waxes to give it a polished cool hand. This leather will have a light nap when tightly upholstered and a very polished appearance in relaxed applications. With time and age, it will develop a very worn, aged appearance with rich contrasts.
Monty	Full Aniline	India	Tanned on full grain, buffalo hides that are milled and finished with a soft wax treatment to achieve a more casual, traditional aesthetic. When upholstered, it offers a dramatic pull-up effect marked by rich contrasts in color that enhance its natural appeal.
Rodeo	Full Aniline	Thailand	Tanned with a special agent that makes it feel supple and polished, this leather imparts a soft sense of elegance and luxury. The overall appearance reflects a cozy, refined patina similar to a well-worn pair of equestrian chaps.
Shenendoah	Full Aniline	Thailand	A full grain, aniline dyed leather that is tanned with a combination wax/oil tannage that provides a soft, smooth surface feel and a subtle pull-up effect when upholstered. A completely natural leather designed to showcase and feature all the characteristics of full grain leather-healed scars, neck wrinkles, fat wrinkles, etc. A lightly polished surface and a subtle pull-up effect create beautiful contrasts.
Sundance	Semi-Aniline	Austrailia	This top, pebble grain tri-tone leather is drum dyed for a rich crust color. The hides are then hand wiped with three complimentary colors that create a visual image not easily duplicated.
Tumbleweed	Full Aniline	Argentina	A full grain leather that is enhanced by the natural grain and markings of every hide. Finished with a combination of natural oils and waxes to give it a rustic-looking grain.
Winchester	Full Aniline	Italy	Tanned in Northern Italy on large-scale English bull hides, this leather has a firm, solid facade with a soft touch. The slight pull-up combined with its polished lacquer top coat gives this leather a warm contrast of hues.
Wyoming	Top Aniline	South America	The smooth top, full grain, deep coloration and soft hand offer a rich, pleasing eye appeal, with the added dimension of a soft pull-up effect. Tanned, dyed and finished using premium agents throughout each process, this pure aniline leather proudly shows off all of natures signatures; neck wrinkles, fat wrinkles, stretch marks, healed scars and insect bites.

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