Leather Cubes

Cubes upholstered using the best Italian leather say something about the discerning Foostools2u customer. Only a craftsman built leather cube conveys the true meaning of quality. Leather cubes and footstools are simply the best products we make.

Leather manufacture is a centuries old craft that can be traced back to pre historic times. Stone Age Man and latterly the Egyptians refined the art of tanning leather that has consistently been improved to the present day. According to the Bible Simon the Tanner was plying his trade in the first century AD.

Through a combination of the latest scientific techniques and rigorous quality control mechanisms each hide is individually selected prior to tanning. The thing to remember is that leather is a by-product of the meat industry. Without meat there would be no skins and therefore no trade in leather.

The skin is removed from the animal at the abattoir and generally left on a marble floor to cool. This procedure is vitally important as the rapid cooling of marble reduces the threat of bacterial attack. The hides are then salted to preserve them prior to shipping to a tannery where further processing takes place. Any blemishes are removed from the hide at this stage. The skins are re inspected after tanning to ensure only the best hides are used for the manufacture of our cubes and footstools. A protective coating is applied to the leather after colouration to protect it from wear and tear and ensure a long life span. Finally the leather is softened and ironed to remove any creases prior to shipment. At this point the finished leather is ready for our upholsterers at Foostools2u.

This is the point when you choose the leather quality and shade for your cube. We offer three ranges, Mustang in claret, dark brown, black, ash and rust. Mustang is our finest quality fashioned from full aniline hand finished Italian leather. Capri, in poppy red, chocolate oak and cream is the second leather quality we offer. Capri is a fine product made from a luxurious hide with a beautiful soft touch. The sumptuous look is enhanced by a subtle shaded effect. Our third leather is Style made from soft yet very durable Italian leather. We offer the Style range in nut brown, ivory, poppy red and black shades and it remains consistently popular leather with our customers. When purchasing a leather cube the discerning customer really has made an excellent choice!