It\u2019s a great question, and one we love to answer. Leather is what we do. We are a leather company and we have been for 86 years. Leather is one of man\u2019s earliest and most useful discoveries. Our ancestors used leather to protect themselves from the elements. Primitive man hunted wild animals for food, then made clothing, footwear and crude tents from the hides. Like then, hides used today are a by-product of the meat industry. Animals are raised for the meat, dairy and wool industries, not for their hides. Isn\u2019t it amazing that we can take what is essentially a waste product and make it a useful and beautiful material?<\/p>\n
Due to its durability and comfort, leather has been used for seating throughout the history of transportation and furniture. It has always been the ideal material for making saddles and tack, as well as footwear. During the Middle Ages, leather became the cover of choice for dining chairs, because it was easy to maintain and did not absorb the odor of food – a fact that is still true today.<\/p>\n
hides tanned\u00a0today are a by-product of the meat industry – if not used they would have to buried or burned.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Modern technology has allowed for innovation in the leather industry, as the development of chemicals and sophisticated processing methods have greatly expanded the aesthetics and feel of leather as well as the possible applications. Leather continues to be the luxury material of choice, not just for commercial and residential furniture but for automotive, aviation and marine applications as well.<\/p>\n
We believe nothing adds richness to a room like leather. Natural leather is not only strong, durable and sustainable, it offers something that no other material can match – uniqueness. No two hides are identical. This means that your chairs, your sofa – your project will be unique as well. In the hands of a skilled craftsman, unique markings of each hide become celebrated features that separate sameness. Leather also appeals to the senses. It begs to be touched and over time and wear becomes more beautiful with age.<\/p>\n
Moore & Giles is dedicated to designing and developing the most innovative and luxurious natural leathers. Our headquarters in Virginia, houses 4 million square feet of leather providing designers access to an array of leathers with the highest level of quality, craftsmanship and originality. With this access comes the \u201cFreedom of Color\u201d\u2026.<\/p>\n
Learn more about the different types of Moore & Giles leather.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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