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volo leather - Knoll (U)

Spinneybeck
Aniline-dyed leather

Volo is a chromium tanned, aniline dyed upholstery leather which has been lightly corrected and fully enriched. The hides required to produce Volo originate from northern Italy, southern Germany, and Switzerland. A special retannage enriches the leather and provides a hand superior to other comparable leathers. The light correcting process refines the surface of the leather preparing the material for the reception of the grain enhancement. Volo features our breathable protective finish which is impregnated into the leather, becoming an integral part of the material, and protects the surface while keeping the user cool.

vicenza leather - Knoll (U)

Spinneybeck
Aniline-dyed leather

Inspired by its namesake city in northeastern Italy, Vicenza is a corrected grain, aniline leather. The hides required to produce Vicenza originate from northern Italy, southern Germany, and Switzerland. It receives a special retannage which enriches the leather, tightens the grain, and provides a superior hand. The correction process refines the surface of the leather, preparing the material for the reception of grain enhancement prior to finishing. Vicenza features our breathable protective finish that is impregnated into the leather, becoming an integral part of the material.

andes leather - Knoll (V)

Spinneybeck
Aniline dyed leather

Andes is a natural, chromium tanned, aniline dyed, upholstery leather with a lightly enhanced grain texture. The selection of hides used to produce Andes originates from northern Italy, southern Germany, and Switzerland. The light enhancement process refines the surface of the leather without penetrating the dermis of the hide. The combination of the lightweight material, refined enhanced grain texture, and special ironing process contribute to its suppleness and smoothness. This enhanced grain leather closely approximates the luxurious hand of Sabrina for price-sensitive projects.

españa - Knoll (V)

Spinneybeck
Aniline dyed leather

España is a select chromium tanned, aniline dyed, enhanced grain upholstery leather. The select lower Alpine hides required to produce España are derived from northern Italy, southern Germany, and Switzerland. The special retannage of España adds to the enrichment of the leather and provides a smooth, tight grain and suppleness of hand which approximates our Sabrina, a favorite of clients seeking a multi-purpose, high performance leather. The recipes used to produce España are essentially the same as those used in the production of Sabrina.

sabrina leather - Knoll (W)

Spinneybeck
Aniline dyed leather

The matte finish and extended color range of Sabrina makes it an elegant, fine-grained leather for contract use. Sabrina is made from the finest and clearest bovine material from the Piedmont and Tuscany regions of Northern Italy. These regions provide some of the world’s finest selection of raw material which is available in limited quantities. The unique retannage of Sabrina completes the enrichment of the leather and provides a smooth, tight grain and suppleness of hand. From subtle neutrals to saturated colors, the high quality dyes provide excellent lightfastness and allow a greater saturation and dye enrichment than ordinary upholstery leathers.

antique leather (W)

Smooth tight grain cowhide, lightly antiqued to produce an elegant patina, enhanced grain.

alaska leather (W)

Pearlized-iridescent protective finish cowhide, full grain with smooth texture.

derby leather (W)

full, raised grain & robust roundness of hand. Clear leather with natural characteristics. High performance, ages beautifully & creates a fine patina.