Design Confidently, Live Comfortably



Issue #7, Nov/Dec 2004

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What to look for in today's colorful and versatile leather furniture
by Nan Chase

It's not your imagination: leather is everywhere. And leather furniture has fallen so far in price during the last 15 years that it's more affordable than it ever has been. Leather upholstery comes in a rainbow of colors, not just black and brown; it lasts for decades; and it improves with age. Author Nan Chase, a veteran furniture-industry writer, gives you the rundown on how leather furniture is made, what the technical terms mean, what controls the price points, and how to find the right piece for you.


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