| Leather footstools are perfect for tired feet and are | | | | seen in a "Gentleman's Club" where the character of |
| built to withstand even the bulkiest of adults sitting on | | | | the hide blends in well with high backed, studded |
| them! Many retailers sell leather footstools with extra | | | | armchairs and sofas. This type of leather looks better |
| functionality in mind - additional seating, storage devices, | | | | with the passage of time and lasts for many years. |
| and tables. But we believe they are primarily great as | | | | A semi grained leather reveals far fewer blemishes |
| footstools that will last for many years if treated with | | | | and is more uniform in appearance. Footstools made |
| due care and attention! | | | | using this kind of top quality semi aniline leather have a |
| When searching for a leather footstool always assess | | | | genuine appeal. Here the leather arrives from younger |
| the quality of the leather. Beware the bi-cast leather | | | | animals and is soft and hard wearing. The leather is |
| option that is predominant on furniture pieces from | | | | offered in many vibrant shades and can command a |
| China. This is generally poor quality, low cost leather, | | | | premium from interior designers and stylists due to its |
| dressed up with plastic, and chemical treatments to | | | | contemporary hues. |
| meet a commercial grade. Reputable manufacturers | | | | The third main category is full grain leather which is |
| and retailers avoid bi-cast leather as it is prone to light | | | | most popular as a hard wearing alternative in areas of |
| degradation and has been associated with side | | | | high usage. Contract footstools are made using this |
| effects such as "chemical burn" which can cause skin | | | | soft but very durable leather. It is often found |
| complaints. Several UK retailers hit the headlines | | | | upholstered on seating cubes in bars and restaurants |
| recently when bi-cast leather sofas and footstools | | | | as a functional and hardwearing alternative to the |
| they sold caused customers to suffer severe allergic | | | | aged and contemporary leather qualities. |
| reactions. Skin became infected and many people | | | | When you choose a leather be aware of the |
| suffered from rashes and mild burns. It was found that | | | | upholstery required and always select a reputable |
| harmful (illegal) chemical preservatives had been added | | | | footstool manufacturer employing skilled, time served |
| during processing; - the retailers were forced to hand | | | | craftsmen. Excellent craftsmanship can turn your |
| out many thousands of pounds in compensation to | | | | dream into reality. There really is nothing like a hand |
| customers after costly legal battles. | | | | crafted leather footstool! Instinctively a customer |
| Reputable footstool retailers offer genuine grades of | | | | knows he or she has made a quality purchase when a |
| leather to meet all customer expectations. These can | | | | brand new leather footstool emerges glistening from |
| be classified under three main types: aged, semi grain | | | | its packing box! The smell that greets the customer |
| and full grain leather. Aged leather footstools are made | | | | oozes quality and the finished leather shines |
| using finest fully aniline leather. This is where leather | | | | magnificently in the light. No matter what style or size |
| hides are collected from older beasts where leather is | | | | you choose you can rest assured you have selected |
| free from the most severe blemishes, is soft to the | | | | a piece of furniture that will give you great pleasure for |
| touch yet is associated with the characteristics of a | | | | many more years to come! |
| real, hard wearing leather. An aged leather is often | | | | |