WHITTEMORE-SHERRILL LEATHER

from Whittemore Sherrill: Catalog 2022

Leather Types And Glossary

FAT WRINKLE – Natural wrinkles in the leather grain that are part of the unique beauty. These are only visible in top grain leathers.

FINISHING – Any process performed after the initial dyeing stage such as buffing, embossing, flame-proofing, milling, spraying, waterproofing, waxing, etc.

FULL ANILINE – Leather receiving its color from dyes and also a topical stain, wax, and/or water repellent.

HAND – Term that describes leather’s softness and feel.

HIDES – Skins of large animals, almost always from cattle.

LEATHER – A hide or skin that has been tanned into a non-perishable material.

PATINA – A surface luster that develops on Pure Aniline and Nubuck which grows more beautiful with the passing of time.

PURE ANILINE – Leather which receives its color from dyes and exhibit natural markings and characteristics.

TANNING – The process of converting a raw hide into a stable non-perishable state.

FULL ANILINE

• The finest leather available, always made from premium-quality, full-top grain hides (the surface of a full-grain hide has not been mechanically altered).

• The softest, most luxurious and natural looking leather.

• More likely to fade and stain: will feature noticeable range marks, barbed wire scars, wrinkles, scratches, and brands.

• Unretouch, resulting in subtle color and shading differences from hide to hide – and even within a hide.

• Generally more expensive than other types of leather.

NUBUCK

• High quality, full top-grain leather buffed or sanded to a velvety, suede-like nap.

• More likely to fade and stain: will feature noticeable range marks, barbed wire scars, wrinkles, scratches, and brands.

• Soft and beautiful; more durable than a true suede that is produced from lower quality split-grain leather.

• Unretouch, resulting in subtle color and shading differences from hide to hide – and even within a hide.

• Generally more expensive than other types of leather.

PIGMENTED

• Least likely to fade or stain.

• Sanded surface and a faux embossed pattern create a highly uniform and consistent texture.

• Coated with a clear sealant to enhance stain resistance.

• Opaque dyes create a rich and uniform coloration that minimize natural marks and scars.

• Excellent durability with minimal maintenance.

Characteristics And Care

NATURAL VARIATIONS & SHADING

Premium aniline-dyed leather displays subtle variations of color across the surface of the hide. When the hide is cut and sewn together, care is taken to attempt to match adjacent pieces, but subtle color differences may occur. These are not signs of poor quality; in fact, they highlight the unique and natural quality of premium leather, left unmasked by opaque dyes and varnishes.

Natural Texture

Premium leather hides used for upholstering furniture exhibit slightly non-uniform surface qualities, depending on the area of the hide from which they were cut. Pigmented-dyed leathers are buffed and embossed to obscure these natural texture characteristics. Variations in texture are not flaws and will not effect leather durability.

Common Surface Variations

I. Scratches - Smooth to the touch, these rub marks may accept dye with slight variation to the surrounding area.

II. Wrinkles - Natural folds highlight unique grain patterns.

III. Healed Scars - Barbed-wire scratches and deeper rubs create organic surface texture and one-of-a-kind authentic leather character. These marks do not affect the durability of the hide.

Spots And Spills

While the leather initially repels most spills, they will be absorbed if not treated properly. Blot any liquids immediately with a clean absorbent cloth or sponge, then let air dry. If a spill is absorbed, it will dissipate over time as the leather naturally diffuses the stain.

Cushions

Our standard cushions are of the highest quality, High Resilience Urethane or Spring Fortrel depending on style. (Reference Frame # in price list for standard cushion). We also offer optional cushions as well as levels of tailoring. (See below for details).

HR-UD seat cushions are high crown urethane core with polyester fibers encased in ticking.

SPRING-FORTREL isa Marshall Spring unit enclosed in a urethane core wrapped with polyester fibers encased in a down proof ticking.

LUX-DOWN seat cushion is an Ultra-cell foam core wrapped into a down proof ticking of ultra down filling which is a blending of down, feathers and polyester fibers.

Optional Throw Pillows

Adding optional throw pillows is a great way to customize your furniture order. Whittemore-Sherrill offers a varying assortment of throw pillows in your choice of fabric, leather or fabric/leather or fabric/leather combination - depending on the style. (See price list and sketches below for details.) All throw pillows are standard with 90/10 Feather/Down.

18" x 18" with welt

All over Fabric only

#20 #40

21" x 21" with welt

All over Fabric only

#45

21" x 21" with welt

Reversible Leather/Fabric

20" x 20" with welt

All Leather only

13" x 23" with welt

All over Fabric only

#47 #60 #80

22" x 24" weltless

All Leather only

24" x 24" with welt

All over Fabric only

#90 #100

16" x 27" with welt

All over Fabric only

Finish A - Antique

AB - Antique Black

BB - Bright Brass

BZ - Bronze

FN - French Natural

G - Gold

GM - Gun Metal

N - Natural

Finish OB - Old Brass

NN - Black Nickel

Note: The #0 nail is only available spaced.

OX - Oxford

P - Platinum

PN - Polished Nickel

V - Vintage

Note: Colors shown may vary from actual nail finishes due to printing process. Nails pictured here are not actual size. Actual nail sizes are:

- approx. 5/16"

- approx. 1/2"

WHITTEMORE-SHERRILL NAIL TRIM PRICING AND OPTIONS

Styles standard with nails are photographed in the catalopg with the standard nails. The standard nail (size/finish) is indicated next to the image as well as any optional nails. If you would like to add nails to any frame that can accept nails please specify the nail (size/finish) and indicate exactly where nails are to be applied. The pricing listed below is for adding a row of head to head nails to the areas indicated. Any combination of special request not covered below might be possible and should be referred to customer service.

NAIL TRIM: Special Application Pricing SOFA LOVESEAT CHAIR OTTOMAN

Around Base ............................ $_____ $_____ $_____ $_____

Arms - Pair

All Over (where applicable)

Change Standard Nail Size

Change Standard Nail Finish - No Charge (changing the standard nail finish is no charge as long as you stay with the standard nail size.)

Applying nails in a spaced manner requires an additional $_____ upcharge.

Decorative Options

Optional Hardware: #1 Tack Snaffle Bit (see page 53) This decorative hardware can be applied to the outback of any Whittemore-Sherrill Chair. See price list for upcharge.

Optional Leather Patch (see page 53) In-Arms and In-Back Corners can be “patched” with a contrasting leather of Your choice. See price list for upcharge.

DETAILS - CONTRASTING DECORATIVE STITCH

See Whittemore-Sherrill Price List for upcharge. Select the contrasting Decorative Stitch number from example listed below. List the areas to which the stitch is to be applied.

Available Areas

• Applied on all Welts

• Applied to Welts on Seat Cushion & Back Cushion only