We have been at this furniture thing for a minute and we have learned a few things over the past twelve years. We have always viewed Restoration Hardware’s (now RH) furniture customer as someone who should be, and likely would be, if they really looked at what we offer in comparison to RH. We offer… Continue reading Why COCOCO’s Leathers are better than RH Leathers.
Fast Facts: Aniline Origin: Italy Hides: English Bull Size: 45-55 Sq. Ft. 1.2-1.4MM- Full Grain Heirloom leather by Moore & Giles is the true story of sustainability. In an effort to reduce waste and prove that every hide has value – not just the “perfect” ones, Moore & Giles has designed this leather in their… Continue reading Heirloom Leather
Fast Facts: Oldest continuous manufacturer of woven velvets Family-owned and run in South Carolina Easy to clean and maintain Velvet looks better with age Nearly impossible to snag Kid and pet friendly Excellent color integrity and range There’s just something about velvet. There are very few people in this world who can resist the luster,… Continue reading Why We Love JB Martin Velvet
How to Care for Leather When you’ve narrowed down your choice to the perfect leather for you, you want to protect your investment. Knowing how to care for a leather sofa is important for maintaining the life of your furniture, but where to start? As leather comes in a variety of dyeing processes and finishes,… Continue reading How To Care for a Leather Sofa
Fast Facts: Polished, Pull-up Origin: India Hides: Water Buffalo Size: 45-55 Sq. Ft. Thickness: 1.4-1.6MM Cambridge leather is made on full grain water buffalo hides and features a striking pull-up effect that subdues the sheen on the hide and replaces it with, a lighter, worn matte effect where the leather is stressed. Cambridge may appear… Continue reading Cambridge Leather
Fast Facts: Aniline Plus-Waxy Pull Up Origin: Mexico Hides: South American Size: 45-55 Sq. Ft. Thickness: 1.1-1.3MM Telluride leather is somewhat of a throwback, made in the same tannery in Italy that produces classic leathers such as Brompton and Berkshire. Telluride was cool before those leathers were a twinkle in Bernardo’s eye. Telluride is like an… Continue reading Telluride Leather
Fast Facts: Aniline Plus-Waxy Pull Up Origin: Italy Hides: European Size: 45-55 Sq. Ft. Thickness: 1.4-1.6 MM Designed in Italy on European hides averaging 50 feet, Brentwood is a full-bodied leather with a soft wax finish that exudes simple yet sophisticated elegance. Brentwood leather will remind some of their favorite pair of boots, and for… Continue reading Brentwood Leather
Fast Facts: Protected by Crypton Origin: USA Hides: US Steer Size: 45-55 Sq. Ft. Thickness: 1.2-1.4MM Florence leather offers the beauty of a pure aniline-dyed leather, produced here in the US by Cortina Leathers. Each hide has a waxy, lightly distressed finish that gives it a casual, aged appearance and highlights the natural markings of… Continue reading Florence Leather
Fast Facts: Aniline Plus-Waxy Pull Up Origin: Italy Hides: European Size: 45-55 Sq. Ft. Thickness: 1.1-1.3MM Echo leather is produced by a fifth-generation Italian tannery with an enduring reputation for quality and craftsmanship. Echo exhibits all the rich, subtle nuances of authentic leather. Tanned with waters from the Italian Alps, its soft oil tannage and… Continue reading Echo Leather
Fast Facts: Aniline Plus-Waxy Pull Up Origin: Italy Hides: English Bull Size: 45-55 Sq. Ft. Thickness: 1.2-1.4MM What is Berkshire leather? Berkshire was designed in Italy to demonstrate how sophisticated a casual leather can be. It is an aniline dyed leather featuring a waxed tannage, utilizing a sophisticated multi-step process. Unlike distressed leather, the varying… Continue reading Berkshire Leather
Fast Facts: Aniline Plus-Waxy Pull Up Origin: Italy Hides: English Bull Size: 45-55 Sq. Ft. Thickness: 1.1-1.3MM Mont Blanc leather is a supple, waxy pull-up aniline hide from Moore & Giles, created by a fifth-generation family-run tannery in Bassano del Grappa at the base of the Italian Alps. Mont Blanc is made on high-quality Northern… Continue reading Mont Blanc Leather
What to expect from aniline leathers Steve Sechrest, COCOCOHome – Co-founder, Charlotte NC About 75% of the leather furniture pieces we make for our customers are made from aniline dyed leathers. What is aniline leather? Aniline leathers are those that are “dyed in the drum” in the tannery, rather than having pigment applied after the… Continue reading What to expect from aniline leathers
Springs are often an out of sight-out of mind feature of a couch, but they are incredibly important in creating a comfortable couch. They range from couches made with webbing (really?) to flexolator or sinuous springs (OK for an inexpensive couch) to elite, high end systems. Our super comfortable furniture is made using the Soft-Luxe… Continue reading Springs
