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FLEMING &HOWLAND

Hand Coloured Leather Intense workmanship and attention to detail are the hallmarks of our Heirloom 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...

In truth, whatever is worth doing at all, is worth doing well; and nothing can be done well without attention. Philip Stanhope (1694–1773) Philip Stanhope Grand Sofa in Hand-Coloured Tan Philip Stanhope

Pleasure is very seldom found where it is sought. Our brightest blazes of gladness are commonly kindled by unexpected sparks. Samuel Johnson (1709–1784) Samuel Johnson Grand Sofa in Hand-Coloured Tan Samuel Johnson

There is no excellent beauty that hath not some strangeness in the proportion. Sir Francis Bacon (1561–1626) Francis Bacon Grand Sofa in Hand-Coloured Tan

Those who restrain desire, do so because theirs is weak enough to be restrained. William Blake (1757–1827) William Blake Three Seater Sofa in Hand-Coloured Chestnut Features foam cushions to show rmer seat option William Blake

George Berkley Our youth we can have but to-day, We may always nd time to grow old. George Berkely Chair in Hand-Coloured Tan George Berkely Two Seater in Hand-Coloured Chestnut

Ralph Waldo Emerson Edmund Burke Edmund Burke (1729–1797) Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803–1882) Ralph Waldo Emerson Three Seater Sofa in Hand-Coloured Green Beauty without expression is boring. Beauty without grace is the hook without the bait. Edmund Burke Three Seater Sofa in Hand-Coloured Gold Features foam cushions to show rmer seat option Good order is the foundation of all things.

John Hawkesworth Charles Churchill Among the variety of beauty that surrounds us, the passion, which, to be luxurious, must be delicate and rened. Attract the eye; if feelings, void of art. Rouse the quick passions, and iname the heart. Charles Churchill (1731–1764) Charles Churchill Two Seater in Hand-Coloured Brown John Hawkesworth Grand Sofa in Hand-Coloured Tan

John Stuart Mill Wing Chair in Hand-Coloured Red Henry Thoreau Wing Chair in Hand-Coloured Tan Samuel Johnson Wing Chair in Hand-Coloured Tan Oliver Goldsmith Chair in Hand-Coloured Gold

James Boswell Chair in Hand-Coloured Chestnut Jonathan Swift Chair in Hand-Coloured Gold

David Hume Chair in Hand-Coloured Tan Havelock Ellis Chair in Hand-Coloured Chestnut

Lord Swivel Chair in Hand-Coloured Gold Duke Swivel Chair in Hand-Coloured Tan Earl Swivel Chair in Hand-Coloured Chestnut Captain Swivel Chair in Hand-Coloured Green All swivel chairs feature solid mahogany height adjustable base with tilt mechanism

James Boswell Footstool in Hand-Coloured Chestnut Phillip Stanhope Footstool in Hand-Coloured Tan Henry Thoreau Footstool in Hand-Coloured Tan Samuel Johnson Footstool in Hand-Coloured Tan

Love Seat In Hand-Coloured Green Love Ottoman In Hand-Coloured Green Bedroom Seat In Hand-Coloured Gold Window Seat In Hand-Coloured Gold Porters Chair In Hand-Coloured Tan

Crafting an Heirloom An Heirloom is handcrafted using traditional nineteenth century techniques. This involves more time-consuming methods and greater attention to detail. Each piece is authenticated by the craftsman, assuring a genuine British hand-made product. • Full aniline cow hides; hand-sewn, hand-coloured and wax nished. • Hand-joined hardwood internal frame; dowelled, glued and screwed. • Solid mahogany wood for all visible parts of frame and legs where applicable. • Combination steel and sh mouth spring systems hand-sewn in for optimum support. • Layered stufng with cotton felt...

In 2009, Fleming & Howland were granted the Chesterelds trademark due to their recognized heritage. This marque is your assurance of an authentic British made Chestereld.