Style that stays evergreen

Furniture that will never go out of style

Are you tired of looking at the same old furniture that is driving you up the walls? Do you think it’s time to change things up in your home? Well we do too!

Now is the perfect time to change a leave and add a new chapter to your home – right before the seasons change.

Extra seating is always welcome!

Our Wingbacks and Occasional Chairs are versatile pieces that can act as additional seating or the perfect accent. Our chairs are handcrafted with great care in both 100% leather and the finest fabrics. An occasional chair can add a pop of colour to the room or fill the empty spaces that make your room look dull. As a statement piece we would suggest the Napoleon Wingback in 100% genuine leather, its functional, pleasing to the eye and most important, extreamly comfortable. For a more delicate chair we suggest the Hardington Tub Chair in a soft fabric – perfect for the bedroom.

Make a Statement

Chesterfield Sofas are Big and Bold and sets a remarkable tone to your space. A style icon with a rich history from the 18th century, Chesterfields are the epitome of luxury and class. These icon pieces are manufactured to be durable and stand the test of time – proven with our lifetime gaurentee. Our Born Chesterfields are handcrafted with the finest fabrics and 100% genuine leather. We are proud the have the Largest Chesterfield Range in Africa which includes vintage, modern and contemporary styles.

Our most popular Chesterfield Sofa is the Signature Mozart Chesterfield. This timeless design has been mastered by our craftsman for more than a decade. Another favourite is the Strauss Chesterfield in 100% genuine leather, he draws attention and gives your room a warm ambience with his brown hues. A more delicate chesterfield is the Lady Catherine – she is soft, sweet and pleasing to the eye. If you have a more contemporary style in mind the Maximus Chesterfield is the perfect fit. He is mastercrafted in 100% genuine leather with a stylish kiaat accent back.

Scatter All Around

Using scatter cushions as part of your décor is one of the quickest and easiest ways of sprucing up the various indoor and outdoor spaces in your home. You can use them to add colour or textural interest to a space, or to create a specific theme at a minimal cost.

We have a wide range of trendy scatter cushions that can be used to completely change the look and feel of a room.

From a luxurious leopard print scatter with rich brown and black hues to light purple floral scatter and even some grey nature inspired scatter cushions. Another wonderful trend in scatter cushions is leather scatters. Its something different yet very stylish. Our scatter cushions are available in various sizes, styles and shapes. Get a quote for your custom design scatters that will fit your space perfectly.

Whether you’re looking to bring style into your living room, spice up the bedroom, or add an accent piece or two to your family room, hallway, bathroom or dining room, you’re going to fall in love with our luxury furniture when you see our 2020 catalogue. You can easily create the dream home you’ve always dreamed.

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2020 Home Decor Trends

Our Favourite Home Decor Trends for 2020

Happy New Year to all! We are blessed with another year filled with promise! The new year brings a lot of excitement and joy however it can also seem daunting as we never know what 2020 can bring. Why not grab the future by the horns and create the look you want for your home with a fresh new start.

If there is one perfect moment to update your home, it certainly is at the start of a new decade. The past 10 years we saw the same old, same old home decor, now it’s time to change things up in your home. If you want to make a serious statement this year, try to incorporate at least one of the latest home decor trends of 2020.

Hues of Blue

The 2020 Pantone of the Year is Classic Blue, which means you can expect to see a lot of this navy blue shade. Luckily, blue is a very versatile and sophisticated colour. The Navy Blue shade provides a perfect balance of contrast for home interiors in traditional and modern homes.

Vintage and Patina Accents 

In 2020 one of the emerging design trends is an appreciation of patina and age. Vintage furniture with accents like spooled legs, spindles and other details are incorporated in home decors – but don’t expect to see it everywhere. Patina accents come with age and is played out in colour trends as clay and terracotta as well as decorative items such as earthenware and ceramics.

Curved Sofa

2020 Home decor trends will transport you back to another decade. Sofa designs with a focus on curved lines will give you a throwback to the 60’s and 70’s, however it is a top trend for this year. The Born Aquillius Chesterfield Sofa upholstered in leather is a true embodiment of this trend. This trend is perfect for an update to your living room.

Floral Wallpaper

Although floral wallpaper has been around for years it still remains a pretty pattern to have in your home. In 2020 there is an updated to this classic trend, large scale patterns with bold colours and even metallic versions are here to stay. This trend is best used in powder bathrooms and foyers.

Performance Fabrics

Performance fabrics have changed the way we live by making every room functional for the entire family. These fabrics can be used in the dirtiest family rooms but also in the most opulent living and dining rooms whilst maintaining a fashionable aesthetic. The leading Performance Fabric we use is surely FibreGuard distributed by Home Fabrics. You can find out more about their stain-resistant fabric here.

Upholstered Walls

Be bold they say. This year make a statement with an upholstered wall or tall headboard. You can either opt for a half wall upholstery or it can be the entire wall. There are countless designs and patterns that you can choose from – our favourite is still the everlasting diamond fold.

2020 is looking pretty bright literally and figuratively with wild colours, sustainable decor, and floral prints. Born Furniture is super excited for the new year, and we can’t wait to make your interior design dreams come true! Contact us today and start renewing your home.

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Dressing a Chesterfield in collaboration with Home Fabrics

Dressing a Chesterfield in collaboration with Home Fabrics

Born Furniture had the amazing experience and honour to collaborate with Home Fabrics SA on a discussion regarding how to dress a chesterfield sofa. Home Fabrics SA is a top design house in South Africa and the main distributor of FibreGuard Fabric. In their latest Home Fabrics Trends Vlog, we discussed the array of options available to you from Home Fabrics and Born Furniture when experimenting with texture, colour and popular trends.

Watch the full Home Fabric Trends Episode here.

Recreate the look by using these beautiful fabrics from Home Fabrics

TOUCHSTONE From FibreGuard

Drawing inspiration from a paired down, classical colour palette that works perfectly with that authentic, raw chesterfield shape, the following collections would work perfectly:

VELVETS

In velvet, Moulin Rouge has two phenomenal designs for this type of application. Deluxe and Lesch, the deep, saturated colours have that timeless appeal, ideal for a Chesterfield sofa.

MIMIC SKINS

An alternative to leather would be Touchstone and there are two designs, in particular, that stand out: Triton and Rex. They are so close to real skin but come with the added benefits of FibreGuard specifications which sets this collection apart.

Twice is a mock suede collection from HF Basics. Coming in 40 000 Martindale rubs with a selection of traditional colours, this it is also completely reversible – offering two colour-ways from one piece of material.

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PATTERNS

John Derian’s Picture Book II for Designers Guild would be the inspiration for this feature because, as an artist, he puts together the most beautiful illustrative pictures based predominantly on natural history.

JOHN DERIAN Picture Book Prints II

The big question is, HOW WOULD YOU DRESS YOUR CHESTERFIELD? 

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2019 Spring Home Decor Trends

2019 Spring Home Decor Trends 

We’re so excited for this year’s Spring Home Decor Trends! It’s time to get your home ready for the new season, therefore we have put together a list of tried and tested spring home updates. From the expected colours and florals to fresh textiles to fresh coats of paint, here’s everything you should consider as you look to make your home feel anew this season.

 

Bright and Bold

Now is the time to put away all the dark wintery colours. Spring is all about sunny, vibrant colours to reflect new life and freshness. Keep your spring home decor colour palette light and airy with the additions of pale and vibrant hues of blue, green, yellow, orange and pink. Use colourful items to create a hive of happy explosive colour. If you don’t want to go all out you can still use bold colour accessories to brighten your space.

Lighter Textures

Heading into the warmer season there is no need for heavy woollen throws and scatter cushions. Replace your winter furnishings with beautiful patterns and pastels that brings the essence of spring into your home. 

Fresh Flowers

The season for new blossoms is here and no home is complete without fresh-cut flowers. Fill a vase full of energizing spring flowers from daffodils to tulips or even orchids. Not only will it bring the spring feeling into your home, but it will also leave your home smelling beautifully fresh.

Natural Materials

The nature around us is slowly starting to grow and come back to life, embrace this by using natural materials and textures in your home. Use woods, rattan, wicker and other organic materials in your home. Even by using light woody tones in your home will be pleasing to the eye. 

Wanderlust Patterns

Ethnic and tribal-inspired patterns are one of the biggest design trends for 2019. Theses patterns evoke a sense of upbeat, new, cool and wanderlust vibes. From small, symmetrical ethnic prints, to big, bold, impactful patterns, you can choose light, colours or even darker colours if all the brightness of spring home decor trends is getting a bit much for you.

Plant Life

Plants are the epitome of spring – they bring a room to life in a way that other decorative accessories and home furnishings just can’t. Choose plants with light green and yellow foliage to add to the light and lively feel you are trying to achieve with these spring home decor trends 2019. You will see your home will begin to feel like a springtime haven in no time.

Botanical Prints

If the hassle of real-life plants is daunting to you, then botanical prints will be a wonderful solution for you. Botanical prints will add a vibrancy to any room of the house. You can place it as an artwork on your wall or have a scatter cushion with botanical printed fabric.

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Spring is most certainly in the air and you can bring the new season into your home with our Refreshing Spring Collection. This spring we dare you to try something new. Be brave. Be bold. And don’t forget to share your Spring creations with us.

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Born Furniture Signature Leather – Colours

Born Furniture Signature Leather Range of Colours

We are proud to announce our very own signature range of leathers. Still, 100% genuine leather skins, just tanned in a different way. The BORN leathers, is a special collection that we have designed with our trusted tannery Hannitan. We took inspiration from the England Chesterfield makers to design the leather to our liking and tailoring. Let’s explore the range:

Born Forest Green

Inspired by nature, particularly the lush green hues of the forest brings us our Born Signature Forest Green leather. This beautiful green leather is associated with balance, growth, vitality and wealth – all this that a genuine leather chesterfield resembles.

The colour Green, in general, is associated with health and growth, think about nature – you see green in all its glory expressing renewal and life. The colour evokes feelings of abundance and a plentiful environment while providing a restful and secure feeling.

You can upholster your furniture in the Forest Green leather to create a space for creativity, productivity and revitalization. Hence, green in your office is a wonderful idea.

 

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London Chesterfield Sofa in Forest Green Leather

 

Born Beautiful Red

Inspired by all things beautifully red, our Signature Born Beautiful Red. We decided to add red to the colour scheme as it is a colour that has a lot of impact and has a variety of meanings.

The colour red is associated with love, passion, desire, romance, joy, strength, leadership, power, action, vibrance and determination – just to name a few. Having something in your living space that embodies all these aspects will definitely have an impact on anyone in your space.

Red is the colour of passion and drama. It is an attention grabber and is associated with strong emotions such as love and anger. Red is the colour used universally to signify courage, strength and power. Red is stimulating, vibrant and exciting.

 

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Mozart Chesterfield Sofa in Born Beautiful Red Leather

 

 

Born Oceano Blue

Our Ocean-inspired hue of blue is a delightful sight. The colour blue has a positive effect on the mind and body and when used in your living space it creates a sense of calmness.

Blue is associated with open spaces, freedom, imagination, inspiration and sensitivity. Furthermore, blue also represents depth, trust, loyalty, wisdom and intelligence. Blue, the shades of the sea and the sky, is thought to induce calm and convey serenity and peace.

A feeling of tranquillity is created when shades of blue are added to your living spaces. Therefore, our Signature Blue Leather will be wonderful to use in the bedroom or even the living room.

 

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Vintage 1930’s Chesterfield in Oceano Blue Leather

 

 

Born Sunset Brown

Inspired by the African Sunset is our Born Signature Sunset Brown Leather. The colour of the earth emanates a message of stability and foundation. This beautiful colour relates to things that are natural and simple. Brown is reliable and wholesome, it’s a colour of safety and confidence.

The sunset brown leather creates warmth in your living spaces, especially in the colder seasons. Cosiness, comfort and relaxation are also associated with brown. Brown is a stable and grounded colour that is believed to help create a feeling of fitting in and belonging.

A Sunset Brown Leather Chesterfield will warm up your living room and create a space where you can enjoy the heartfelt company of your friends and family.

 

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Strauss Chesterfield Sofa in Sunset Brown Leather

 

 

Born Jet Black

Jet Black is a statement colour of boldness and formality. Black is associated with power, mystery, strength, authority and elegance. This prestigious colour is the embodiment of sophistication and luxury.

The colour black can help create an ambience that increases the sense of potential and possibility. Opulence is showcased through the colour black and is used in interior design to enhance the modernity of the space.

The colour of luxury can be used to upholster your unique Chesterfield Sofa to add an opulent touch to your home. Why not give it a try today?

 

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Schumann Chesterfield Sofa in Jet Black Leather

 

 

Colour surely has a lot of associations attached to it and when used the colour combinations can embody these various messages in your home.

Whatever colour combination you choose for your home’s interior make sure that it will compliment your space and showcase your personality! As interior designer Nate Berkus stated; “Your home should tell the story of who you are and be a collection of things you love”.

Have fun redecorating! Don’t forget to share your ideas and inspirations with us.

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Caring for your leather sofa

Caring for your leather

It is important to know that products made from natural leathers, like furniture, will age with time. Just like our own skin, it will need moisturising and caring for it to be kept in excellent condition. Due to the importance of taking care of your leather, we have put together these easy steps:

  • Skip the home potions: The first rule of cleaning leather is to avoid DIY remedies. Homemade solutions like using vinegar are best kept for salads, not leather cleaning. The best thing is to avoid applying anything that is not endorsed by the tanneries or your couch supplier.
  • Cleaning materials: Only use a soft microfiber cloth and a vacuum cleaner with a brush attachment. Always use a neutral-pH nondetergent soap or a leather cleaner designed for furniture. Furthermore, leather cream/conditioner should also be applied once a month.
  • Cleaning Steps: Here are the steps for cleaning and caring for your leather. (Remember to always spot check first – apply to one area that can’t be seen and see how the leather reacts.)
      1. Start by vacuuming the sofa using the brush attachment.
      2. Add a few drops of the leather cleaner to distilled water to create a cleaning solution. Moisten a microfiber cloth with the solution. Note, make sure not to use a wet cloth but rather a damp cloth.
      3. Test the solution on an area to check for any discolouration from the cleaner.
      4. Wipe the sofa from top to bottom.
      5. Dampen another cloth with plain distilled water and wipe furniture again.
      6. Dry with a clean towel.
      7. Apply leather cream on the couch to ensure long-lasting care.
  • Spills, Spots and Stains: As leather is very sensitive to liquids, a spill should be absorbed and cleaned up as soon as possible to keep it from soaking in and harming the leather.
  • To condition or not? Want to keep your leather sofa soft and supple? After cleaning apply leather cream occasionally on your sofa. We recommend applying cream every 6 months to maintain the leathers natural oils to keep it soft for years.
  • Other Care Tips: Keep your leather furniture out of direct sunlight and heat sources. The heat can cause drying and cracking of the leather.
  • Leather Care Kit: We recommend using our Leather Guard Range. The set consists of Leather Cream, Leather Cleaner, Ink Killer, Microfibre and a Leather Care & Protection Plan Manual.

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Why this Leather Care Kit?

  • It prevents future cracking & peeling
  • Protects against UV sun damage
  • Easily removes ink & stains
  • Retains the suppleness & lustre of the leather
  • Helps prevent colour fading
  • Keeps the leather newer for longer
  • It’s easy to use.

You can purchase the Leather Care Kit in-store or on our online shop. Take care of your leather sofa and it will last you a lifetime.

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Small Chesterfield Sofa for small spaces

Small Chesterfield Sofa for small spaces

There’s something intrinsically luxurious and old fashioned about a chesterfield. All that tufting! Those curved arms! There’s just so much to love, which is probably why the chesterfield has remained a furniture classic decade after decade. However, this bulky piece are sometimes avoided due to the oversize nature.

Have a small living room? Not a problem! We at Born Furniture believe size matters. Therefore, we have handcrafted a selection of small leather chesterfield sofas for your tiny corners. Our collection of tufted small sofas are compact, yet they retain their generous seats. With super soft foam and leather or fabric upholstery, these humble chesterfield sofas will be among the most comfortable you have ever sat on, just in time for the cold season!

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A light yellow hue love seat adds a fresh twist to the classic chesterfield style. Our Fascination Loveseat is small in size but oozes with comfort!

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Express your exquisite sense of style and taste with this classic tufted chesterfield sofa.
The Chi Loveseat showcases rolled arms, soft linen blend upholstery and firm yet comfortable foam padding, this beautiful sofa will provide plenty of support for entertaining and relaxation. The vintage styling, modern weathered wood legs and 2 cushion design enables you to make a statement even though you have a small space.

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Ashby is a love seat that begs to be curled up on. Perfect for small-space living areas, this compact sofa boasts a button-tufted seat and back.  This small chesterfield upholstered in a Born leather is a versatile piece that will be a welcoming addition to your home this winter.

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Queen Ann love seat is the epitome of chic sophistication. Beautiful, simplistic lines and button-tufted back will soil you in high style and comfort. So whether you’re looking for a stylish addition to your lounge, this is a small chesterfield that you’re going to love for years to come.

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With its beautifully tufted back and seat the
Born Love Seat invites you to take a seat to snuggle up and get cozy in style. The retro-inspired design is always in fashion, so indulge in comfort that you will adore for years to come.

What do you think of our small sofa collection? Need some more small chesterfield inspirations, have a look at our Loveseat Inspiration Pinterest Board.

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Leather is not made, Leather is BORN

The History and Present day of Leather

Leather tanning is without a doubt one of the oldest human activities.  In the beginning, skins obtained from hunting and livestock breeding could be used for clothing or tents. The leathers became stiff at low temperatures, while they rotted with heat.  It was probably then that attempts were made to render them more flexible and stronger by rubbing in animal fats. Significantly, Assyrian text mentions the first rudimental tanning process. 

Furthermore, in the fourteenth century, leather was being used in combination with wood in chairs, arm-chairs, and settles with craftsmanship that reached the levels of an art-form.  This was also the case later on with tapestries especially in Venice in the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries. With chests and cases, and of course, with book bindings, perhaps the most lasting and refined use of the material.  With regard to tanning techniques, it is more or less in the Middle Ages that the depilating action of quicklime was discovered. Hence, today this technique is still valid and normally used. A considerable improvement in processing techniques occurred in the 12th century, with no substantial changes to tanning systems. 

This brings us to the present day where luxury and comfort is the norm and it is something that we create the need for. It is our reward for our very busy and productive lifestyles. Notably, leather has sure come along way. Creating the best possible space in our homes are imperative and with each purchase, quality must be inseparable from the actual handcrafted masterpiece. In this day and age, we need to ensure that the quality resonates the price. We ensure and guarantee the quality of our furniture. Born manufactures the largest range of 100% genuine leather Chesterfield Sofas in South Africa, each piece handcrafted in our factory.

The Born Leather Collection

We are proud to announce our very own signature range of leathers. Still 100% genuine leather skins, just tanned in a different way. The BORN leathers, is a special collection that we have designed with our trusted tannery Hannitan. We took inspiration from the England Chesterfield makers to design the leather to our liking and tailoring. The leather comes in red, blue, green, tan, brown, grey and black.

There are a variety of different leather types. To ensure quality it will be best to request either of the following leathers;

Full-grain leather refers to hides that hasn’t been sanded, buffed, or snuffed to remove imperfections (or natural marks) on the surface of the hide. The grain remains allowing the fiber strength and durability. The grain also has breathability, resulting in less moisture from prolonged contact. Rather than wearing out, it will develop a patina over time. High quality leather furniture and footwear is often made of full-grain leather. Full-grain leathers are typically available in two finish types: aniline and semi-aniline.

Top-grain leather or semi corrected leather (the most common type used in high-end leather products) is the second-highest quality. It has had the “split” layer separated away, making it thinner and more pliable than full-grain. Its surface has been sanded and a finish coat added to the surface which results in a colder, plastic feel with less breathability, and it will not develop a natural patina. Typically less expensive with greater resistance to stains than full-grain leather, as long as the finish remains unbroken.

Corrected-grain leather is any leather that has had an artificial grain applied to its surface. The hides used to create corrected leather do not meet the standards for use in creating vegetable-tanned or aniline leather. The imperfections are corrected or sanded off, and an artificial grain impressed into the surface and dressed with stain or dyes. Most corrected-grain leather is used to make pigmented leather as the solid pigment helps hide the corrections or imperfections. Corrected grain leathers can mainly be bought as two finish types: semi-aniline and pigmented.

Our high quality leather stems from the family owned tannery Hannitan since 1724. The Hanni family have dedicated themselves to an unbroken lineage in the leather trade of superior quality and craftsmanship. One of the cleanest and efficient tanneries in the world, Hannitan has expanded into the largest supplier of furniture leather in South Africa. The tannery produces a wide variety of upholstery leathers. These leathers include, aniline, semi-aniline, full grain, corrected grain, wax leathers, buffed leathers and oil pull-ups in a discoverable selection of colours.

If you would like to learn more about our signature leather range, we would be happy to talk you over a cup of coffee on one of our 100% genuine leather sofa’s.

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