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Hand Woven Harris Tweed Collection Invest in a tetrad® Tetrad Ltd Hartford Mill Swan Street Preston Lancashire England PR1 5PQ Telephone: +44 (0) 1772 792936 Fax: +44 (0) 1772 798319 Email: info@tetrad.co.uk www.tetrad.co.uk Handmade in Britain www.tetrad.co.uk
Open the catalog to page 1Tetrad and Harris Tweed - "a match made in heaven" - or at least in Great Britain! Both Tetrad and Harris Tweed are about quality, style and heritage - and together they deliver superbly comfortable sofas and chairs. Harris Tweed is the fabric of choice for many leading designers as well as their most discerning clients. The Collection incorporates elegant shapes with stunning Harris Tweed fabric. The range is based on classic designs that are timeless in their style, so if you demand quality sofas and chairs in a sumptuous fabric - the Harris Tweed Collection is what you have been waiting...
Open the catalog to page 2Care & Craftsmanship Situated in the city of Preston in Great Britain, Tetrad have been successfully producing sofas and chairs that are handcrafted to the highest specification for nearly 50 years. The process of hand building our furniture uses traditional methods alongside the best of modern techniques. Employing traditional methods, our craftsmen individually hand build each frame using timber from renewable sources. The frame is carefully constructed, using hardwood with joints glued, screwed and dowelled together for maximum strength. We use coil seat springs for greater durability...
Open the catalog to page 3The Harris Tweed Story From time immemorial, the inhabitants of the Outer Hebrides of Scotland have woven a beautiful and intricate cloth the world knows simply as Harris Tweed. The islanders produce this luxury cloth entirely by hand and have long been known for the excellence of their weaving. With the tweed gaining in popularity it soon became clear that steps would have to be taken to protect the good name of Harris Tweed from imitations seeking to cash in on the island’s success story. A new trademark - the well known Harris Tweed Orb and Maltese Cross with the words Harris Tweed...
Open the catalog to page 4Why Tetrad & Harris Tweed? Harris Tweed is enduringly stylish yet resilient enough to be used on Tetrad’s upholstery – made from 100% pure virgin wool, it has been tested to ensure it will last a lifetime. Naturally warm and soft, the tweed is washed, beaten and pressed to ensure no itchiness – just the smoothest of weave – perfect for curling up on in front of the television. Harris Tweed, as a natural product, is warm in the winter and cool in the summer. It is an excellent insulator that traps air in the fibres and retains heat to keep you warm in cooler weather. In warmer temperatures...
Open the catalog to page 5Bowmore Chair The Bowmore chair is the epitome of simplicity and comfort that perfectly complements the Bowmore sofa. Both understated and stylish, this collection will enhance any décor as it has a timeless quality that you will appreciate for many years. Displayed in Heather Harris Tweed and Brompton Tan Hide piping. Barra Chair A very striking smaller chair with a patchwork back, offering great comfort and style in a petit package. This occasional chair will look great with any of the other sofas in the Harris Tweed Collection. The Barra is also available in any one of the Tweeds and...
Open the catalog to page 6An Edwardian style fully coil sprung sofa with elegant curves and simple lines. The Bowmore chair and stool further add to the collection providing a great source of comfort for many years to come. The Bowmore group has 2 sizes of sofa, a chair and a buttoned stool. Sofa shown displayed in Heather Harris Tweed with Brompton Tan Hide piping.
Open the catalog to page 7A striking and unique sofa made from a stylish combination of hide and Harris Tweed. The hand polished solid wood legs and individually hand studded facings combine to add a touch of glamour. The Carloway group has 1 size of sofa, a chair and stool. Sofa shown displayed in Autumn Check Harris Tweed with Autumn Leaves Chianti Hide.
Open the catalog to page 8A quintessentially English Chesterfield sofa. Individually hand buttoned, this sofa will never look out of place, and with feather filled seat cushions on coil sprung suspension, will be a source of comfort for many years to come. The Castlebay group has 2 sizes of sofa and a buttoned stool. Displayed in Granite Herringbone Tweed and Atlantic Blue Hide.
Open the catalog to page 9Dunmore A stunning wingchair with a fluted back, offering great comfort and style. This occasional chair will look great with any of the sofas in the Harris Tweed Collection. Displayed in Heather Harris Tweed with Brompton Tan Hide piping. Pumpkin Stool A fun but very practical stool that will go with any of the Tetrad Harris Tweed Collection. The kids will love them – and they can be used as a footstool or casual seating as required. The Pumpkin Stool is available in two sizes and only in patchwork panels as displayed. Displayed in Heather Harris Tweed with Brompton Tan Hide piping
Open the catalog to page 10MacKenzie A truly magnificent chair – a classic wing chair that is solid, supportive and comfortable. It has hand studding and hide piping featured with an added option of leather arms and head rest if desired. The MacKenzie chair is available in 3 options and a buttoned stool. • Option A – Single Harris Tweed Fabric with Hide piping and buttons • Option B – Single Harris Tweed Fabric with Hide arms, headrest, piping and buttons • Option C – Patchwork back with Single Harris Tweed Fabric with hide arms, piping and buttons – only available as seen. Main Picture: Option A - Chair shown...
Open the catalog to page 11A more compact but elegant, classically designed sofa and chair. Featuring spaced hand studding with sprung arms and seat which will give you years of comfort. The Stornoway group has a sofa, chair and stool. Displayed in Peat Herringbone Tweed and Old Bard Hide.
Open the catalog to page 12A classical scrolled arm sofa with a fully coil sprung fixed seat and beautiful hand studding, which will provide your family great comfort for many years to come. Included in the Taransay group is a stunning pair of chairs which offer the perfect place to relax and enjoy a glass of wine or read the paper. The Taransay group has 2 sizes of sofa, a gents chairs, ladies chair and stool. Displayed in Dogtooth Check Tweed and Mont Blanc Winter Pine Hide.
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