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PA6E Ï lY 7,iÏ ~ INTERIORS *INTERIORS INTERIORS *INTERIORS INTERIORS Leater urnture:l A beauty that lasts lister eIüjoying rnewed popularity itional ini home interiors, the fOllowing article offers sane helpful hints for those furniture cnIdrng leather. .WSfl- Captains Bar Stools walnut finish, Reg. $259 .........................Sa le Windsor Back Swival Bar Stools S l Reg. $159............................................. S l $159. $115. Bedroom Suite S e$. 0 6 po. harvest finish, Reg. $2800 .........S l 190 0 Oak Entertainment U nit Sl 70 harvest finish, Reg. $1150 ...............S l $7 0 Large Oak Entertainment Unit harvest finish, Reg. $1370 .......................S a le Sale Ends S , tember 30th. Supreme Custorn* Bars & Furniture d^ J^ r% -2 - - 01% - v- a $895.n 7-1916 uunaas St. E. Whittby e432-3980 No other fiber can offer the exclusive look, the rich aroma or the durability of leather. It is generally accepted that it wil outlast fabric on an average of four to one. M~ fabrie ages, it tends to lose its fresh new look-, while the appearance of leather will actually improve as it ages. Leather is a natural fiber, 90 wrinkles and slight imperfections are te. be expected. However, this does flot niean that al Jeathers are the sanie. The difference in quality of leathers is equal te, the difference in quality of fabrics. When the hide cornes fromn the animal it is thicker than what is used upholstery. If the ful thickness of the bide were used for upholstery, it would b. too hard to and stiff te, be comfortable. The bide is eut inte thinner layers. The top layer is then referred te as "top grain," and is considered the best for upholstering furniture. The lower layers, or splits, can be buffed te a smooth surface and then be tanned for upholstery as weIl. The problemi with these splits is that by buffing, they tend te b. siffer and flot as- soft te ait on. Beware of anyone saying that because these leathers are stifer they will wear better. It's like putting starch on a shirt. While it bemSes less comfortable, it won't wear any longer. With the durability of leather in niind, the prospective buyer should b. careful' te get a good solid hardwood frame as well as good springing. It would obvously be unwise te, purchase a leather sofa whereby the leather is expected te lait for 40Oyears, on a frame that is expected te last five Pears. One way te, check the quality of a sofa, loveseat or chair, is te reach underneath it. The better manufacturers generally use hand-tied coul springs which will mun frorn the deck te the bottom of the piece. You will be able te feel the bottem of these springs by reaching under it. A lesser quahity would'use a horizontal spring which would run frorn the front of the deck, te b. the back of the seat. To reach under this type of construction, it would feel hollow inside,' as the. springs would only b. at the tep of thé deck. On. can, exp.ct te, pay approximately twice the prie for a leather piece as compar.d te a similiar'qualfty fabrie piece. The leather manufacturers would point out that while leather is more* expensive initially, its long.vity actually makes it'more economical'over the years. When choosing colors, I would suggest staying away from colors that are going te date themselves. Remember that leather is going te, be around for a long time. Lastly, * if having trouble deciding between furniture upholstered in fabrie, or in leather, consider niixing the two. Perhaps choose some pieces in fabrie and then coordinate them with some leather pieces. By doing this a room can have the bright colore of the fabrics, while still having thie richness of leather. By Robert McAJJ McAlister's TradiL biteriors Wlth leather Entroducing... HICKQROPY CHAjRQP NORT1H AM1RYCA'S FINEST COLLECTIONS 0F TRADITIONAL FURNITURE IN SOLID MAHîOGANY. Introductory savings of 35% on the entire collection of living room, dining room, and bedroom pieces. ~;~QDU%3LEAU e ij HER AGE HOUSE JJM1TED 216 Mary St. E. W.HITBY 668-3483 e 686-0061 Hours: Mon. - Wed.,10-6, Thurs. & Fi.10-9, Satýurday 10-5