Leather furniture question
 

Are you familiar with the brand "Chateau dax"? I know their stuff is manufactured in Northern Italy, and I'm 99% sure that it is analine dyed. I found this group at Robinson's May. I'm interested in the "espresso" color, see swatch pics. I will say this much, the leather is very thick, and buttery soft :)

I'm just looking for feedback from anyone familiar with the brand.

LINK TO PICTURES

http://www.gregoryf.com/FRoomLeather%20(1).JPG

If you are shopping for Weasel props, check out American Leather http://www.americanleather.com/

It ain't cheap, but it is US made. We have a few pieces...maybe 2-3 years old and they still look new.

The site doesn't mention anything about their dye process, and IMO Italian leathers are higher quality due to fewer blemishes.

Yeah our last couches in the entrance room of the last place were leather, really nice chocolate ones (about 5 shades darker then my truffle interior) and they were great, got them at Jerome's for like 1k, which to me wasn't bad for leather that had that "worm" look to it. (which I like the whole modern thing). I too have always heard Italian Leathers are best thou, ours wasn't the highest quality but very durable which is what I cared about because we beat the crap out of it! GL :thumbup:

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LOL, Ryan-when I saw you posted in this thread, I thought for sure you were going to suggest Louis Vuitton couches!!

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mm mm those would be hot! Get me some Gucci throws for it too, totally couture

Ahhhhhh, that's a lovely avatar ;)

Thanks ;)

That avatar makes me want a pineapple and rum, blast I cannot drink for 4 weeks *cries*

lol check out my NEW living room.

Ummm....is that the same couch?? :confused:

yep

LMAO!! Nancy Drew strikes again!

I think so :) Drex seems to have the same kind of style I do!

Now that is funny :rofl: So where did you buy it? PM me what you paid if you don't mind. Do you know if it is indeed analine dyed or not?

I would say he and I have exactly the same taste in furniture ;)

I have a Natuzzi couch. It was around $1600. I have one with the recliners on the ends and the high back -- extremely comfortable and looks very nice too. I've had it for 6 years, and it still looks brand new. I just put a little leather conditioner on it once each year. And it's not one of those couches that sits there for decoration -- it's in front of the TV which means I sit on it almost every day -- sometimes for hours, and it still wears extremely well. You might want to check them out:

http://us.natuzzi.com/default.cfm

SG: That's the problem with having such a big house. You need to fill it furniture you won't ever use. :tsk: Okay, Zema will have a nice new leather couch to sleep on. Thet set looks nice. I think though that whatever you buy it will last a long time because you take good care of your stuff and it's not like you have a bunch of rugrats crawling all over them.

Ryan: You're a Kathy Griffin fan? You are true to her main fanbase. I must admit that my wife and I have sat through quite a few hours of her show on Bravo and it's very entertaining. She gets a little annoying but it's bearable.

Yeah, the sectional you saw goes back for full credit. I'm going the 2 sofa route this time. Yes, one is just for Zema ;)

Yeah shes very funny, we've seen her several times, her show and Rent are about the only two shows my ADD ass can sit through :) I think shes a huge laugh riot thou, See On the big house thing since I'm a neat freak (I have my soap's organized) so I wanted a Condo because I couldn't even begin to clean a house lol

Well, that explains why you and Drex are not married yet... You guys got something you want to come "out" with here on the board? :D :lmao:

Juan

ahhhhh no.

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I would say he and I have exactly the same taste in furniture

I have great taste. Reference: LV is out out out. Like 1990.

:)

watch out Valdez. I'll make sure I get coffee outta you yet.

which Juan is it?

Are you the wrong juan? (say it phonectically)

Juanito! Pepito te llama!

:fight: Not that there's anything wrong with that. :D

Hey Greg, where in Italy is it made? I too am looking for furniture, Don't know if I want leather, fabric, or a suede. If I have time I'll look at the makings of it.

I was thinking the same thing but didn't want to say anything....I mean, what guys care about the type of dye with the leather furniture....I let my wife take care of those details...;)
:withstupi

Since your wife wears the pants in your family, that doesn't surprise me one bit :D

Looks like they might be in Milano ?? LINK

I forget the whole schpiel on the American Leather process, but they are top of the line...every piece we have arrived flawless. Zero blemishes. Lifetime frame and suspension warranty. G/L

Drex, I just heard back from the buyer at Macy's. This leather set is:

Semi-aniline dyed leather ~ Leathers which have been both dyed throughout and have a finish on the surface are referred to as semi-aniline dyed. This type of leather has become more popular in recent years because it incorporates much of the softness and feel of fully aniline dyed leather with the protective benefits of surface finishing. Semi-aniline dyed leathers can be compared to a painted surface which has been well primed before the finish coating is applied. By dyeing the leather to a base coloration before the final coating is applied, a very even coloration is produced with only a thin layer of finish. Thus, the leather remains softer because it is not necessary to apply a thick finish coating. Following the color coating, a clear protecting finish is applied as on the machine finished leathers. Semi-aniline dyed leathers are available in a wide range of colors because they are not limited to the shades achievable by dyeing alone. Semi-aniline dyed leathers are also desirable because small nicks and scratches are hidden by the base coloration of the hide.

If the leather is to be dyed, it is usually done in a vat as part of the tanning process. Aniline dyes in various colors may be added to the drums at this stage, while the hide is absorbent. If correctly done, aniline dyes are permanent and will not rub off or "crock" after the leather is in use. Dyeing should not be confused with pigmentation of adding color to the surface of the leather. Aniline dyeing lets the color permeate the hide so that it goes all the way through the leather (i.e: the color on the back of the hide is the same as the color on the front).

Now that I see the name a second time, we have a showroom here. I've been in before and still thought not much of it.

Ah, yeah, we both wear pants, not speedos. ;) Anyhow, she's the expert on furniture and I'll see what I can find out re: leather.....

We haven't had any problems with our Hancock & Moore leather sofas! Good luck!

So their showroom sucked? Nice furniture though ;)

I ordered this set yesterday after I confirmed that it was aniline dyed. It will be delivered this Friday :thumbup: . BTW, MD is the one that wears speedos :rofl: .

This post is frightening... What's next on the discussion table? Drapery? :confused:

J/K!

Maybe :dunno: The fact is that it pays to know the facts about what you are buying with respect to furniture. I made the mistake of buying my last leather set without doing the research, and it was "pigment dyed" leather. Pigment dyed leather is cheap stuff, and scratches in the leather stick out like a sore thumb, and it's not nearly as soft, and doesn't have that nice deep leather aroma like aniline leathers do. Maybe just maybe you learned something in this thread???? ;)

I did say J/K! :) If I told you I have a bean bag chair, would you hold that against me?

Actually I did have a bean bag chair left over from my college days, but every foam pellet in it had turned to dust.

I did learn alot from this thread. I do appreciate fine furniture. Honestly. I've actually been buying old Herman Miller and Charles Eames pieces, some in good shape others in shabby shape, and most of which are no longer catalogued or in production. I'm very fond of the whole atomic age/George Jetson era which is why I collect junk from the 50's and 60's.

Yeah, that SuperGreg is the perfect guy for Queer Eye for the Straight Guy!:rofl:

At least I have good taste! I like chicks, but I'd be more than happy to post one of your favorite Wicked Wangers tomorrow for you, just e-mail it to me :rolleyes:

:rofl:
How about just a Wicked Wedding?;)

I CANNOT believe this thread has gone on for five pages...!!! lol :tsk:

Can't blame me for this one!

SG: Congrats on the leather...I have only worn a speedo under a
wet suit, diving...I'm with Juan: FiveFookinPages on leather couches?! :wtf: ................:rofl:

Why don't you guys set it to 40 posts per page? Makes it so much nicer!

Here's How!
Click on "User CP"
then "Edit Options"
half way down the page you'll see "Number of Posts to Show Per Page"
there is a drop-down, click "Show 40 Posts Per Page"
scroll down to the bottom and click "Save Changes"
;)

If you changed your settings to allow more posts per page, there would only be 2 pages :rofl:

Ha Ha, see my prior post. I have mine set to 40, only 2 pages :D

Dude, I saw you running after Patty LaBelle in your speedo in DC :rofl:

:idhitit:

I woulda taken a shot at Patti if she didn't have her entourage and,
theCEO wasn't looking. :rofl:

Yeah, I saw you checkin' her out checkin' you out :D

Damn, SG...she looked really good for someone even more advanced
then me. :)

Someone robbed me this afternoon :(
 

I just want to keep this amazing thread alive :rofl:

http://www.gregoryf.com/FamRoom5

SG: You should back the X outta the garage,
from its permanent resting place, and shoot your
spotless, empty garage for more effects!

What a fookin Thread! :thumbup: :rofl: :confused: :rofl:

Great idea, like this??? :rofl:
http://www.gregoryf.com/Garage5

Good grief! This thread just won't die! MD...I think he's waiting for a good ole "Rack'it!" from you!

SG, Now that's what I'm tawking'bout! :thumbup:

That is a freakin Robbery scene!

This has become one of my FaveThreads! :thumbup: :rofl:

:rofl: Any other picture requests???? ;)

Speaking of leather
 

What type of leather is this? :rofl:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v5...a-05220601.jpg

Daaayyyyuuuummmm, that's hawt!

I have no clue who that is, but I'd look good on her! ;)

What a skinnypunqeazz dork, next to her. :rofl:

SG, You are DaMan for PeopleMag pics and other pics stuff, too! :thumbup:

This is really turning into a great thread, now that SG got his damn
couches ordered.

Jessica Alba, Mmmmmmmmmmm ;)

:withstupi

New furniture has arrived
 

I can't let this amazing thread die yet :rofl:

http://www.gregoryf.com/Family1
http://www.gregoryf.com/Family2
http://www.gregoryf.com/Family3

And the thread lives on!

Beauuuuuuuuutiful, Greggers...it looks buttery-soft!

Shouldn't you be posting those pics in THIS thread? :D

Why is that?