Today I want to get a little more detailed and show you some more highlights from High Point Market. All the pics here are of companies, small and large, that were doing something beautiful and interesting. Many of them are to the trade only, but you can find their furnishings and artwork through their dealer network on their website. These are the sources, baby, and most of these items have never been seen at the retail level before. Enjoy! More

Shagreen has been a luxurious decorative material for many centuries, though it is perhaps most closely associated with the Art Deco era. Signifying luxury and exoticism, this often controversial material is once more in vogue. More

Q: Hi! I just bought a gorgeous leather club chair. Now I need to know how to keep it looking fabulous for many years to come. It didn't come with any manufacturer's instructions, so I'm not sure how to go about cleaning it, or if I need to put some kind of protectant on it, or just leave it be!

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Dark, rich leather and glossy white are such a sophisticated pair. The stark color contrast, combined with reflective textures, creates an exceedingly chic and modern look. More

Q: I just saw this ad from the 50s and was wondering if colored calf skins are still around? I did some searching but haven't found any results. Maybe you have a suggestion for me? Thanks for your time!

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Q: I was recently in the Hilton Suites Magnificent Mile Hotel in Chicago and fell in love with the sofas in the lobby. They are made of a cognac leather with extremely deep seats. The interesting part was the texture of the leather, which almost has a pocked quality to it. There are small holes all over the leather as if to give it room to breathe. More

Q: I found a pair of great looking chairs at a local store last week. They have no markings, but I'm sure they are something special. While trying to research them I came across this photo from an Apartment Therapy Scavenger post — this is the exact chair! Could you ask your amazing readers to help identify this chair?

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We've written about Ecodomo recycled leather tiles in the past, but wanted to highlight a new product the company is launching at Greenbuild in Phoenix this month. The M+E Collection is a textured and woven combination of leather, stone, and glass tiles which can be installed just like standard ceramic tiles.
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Today, I'm doing a most unusual thing: highlighting two leather sofas. I've never owned one, never even thought I would, and none of these would even fit through our door, BUT knowing how popular leather sofas are with my clients, I'd rather highlight a good one than a bad one (and BOY are there a lot of bad ones). More

Q: I'm hoping readers can help me finalize my leather sofa decision. After an agonizing search, I've narrowed it down to three choices that meet my limited budget of $1,000 - $1,200, including tax and delivery.

Sent by Mary Jo

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