Sources for Green Leather Upholstery? Good Questions

Sources for Green Leather Upholstery?
Good Questions

Q: I'm planning on reupholstering the cushions of a wood-framed mid-century chair (a sentimental family piece) in green leather this color. Do you have a source -- brick and mortar or online -- for a hide this beautiful shade? If economical, the better, but all suggestions appreciated.

Sent by: Marissa

Editor: Our first thought was Edelman Leather in the Merchandise Mart. They have a big selection of leathers for upholstery in a wide range of colors. But, that's just one option - please share any sources or ideas with Marissa in the comments below - thanks!

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Comments (5)

Siegel of California (http://siegelofca.com/) sells the same moss and apple green leather used in Coach handbags. They probably have something that fits the bill -- they were having Friday sales on this leather recently. Call them, since the specials are not always listed. I've bought from them before. Prices are good and shipping over $75 is free.

posted by KatherineD on July 27th 2009 at 7:05pm
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There are tons of options at the Merchandise Mart, as previously mentioned, but if you are not a designer or trade affiliated, you may not be able to purchase though them. That being said, try Fishman's Fabrics - they have a variety of leathers (types & colors) at reasonable prices too (http://www.fishmansfabrics.com/).

posted by KJDesigner on July 27th 2009 at 7:07pm
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Spinneybeck they have every color and range imaginable.

posted by LoriSF on July 27th 2009 at 7:21pm
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Edelman Leather is anything but affordable to us mere mortals...

...and one must bear in mind that leather isn't sold by the yard or the square foot, but by the hide or perhaps the half-hide.

There are several online resources - Just Google...
...there are several online discounters such as Schindlersfabrics who carry leathers - their selections depend on what's available at a given time.

http://store.schindlersfabrics.com/alpeleclbyhi.html

posted by bepsf on July 27th 2009 at 9:24pm
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I second Spinneybeck (http://www.spinneybeck.com). Or Pacific Hide & Leather (http://www.pacifichide.com/). Or if you want to go faux, Izit Leather looks pretty good/real. Edelman is fabulous, but pretty pricey.

Garrett Leather is to the trade only, but explains here how to determine the square footage you need to order.
http://www.garrettleather.com/content/pages/order_main.php

posted by Kpaige13 on July 28th 2009 at 1:36pm
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