Lasting luxury leather: McDonald and Hartshorne
New Zealand is home to a wide variety of quality furniture and materials. From furniture built with strong bones to New Zealand-made leather, investing in strong well-made materials will allow your pieces to remain functional long-term.
With the right care, well-built New Zealand-made furniture and leather can become part of a family’s story, lasting for generations to follow.
New Zealand leathers offer options that feature high-quality processed hides, ranging from natural full grain and semi-analine to durable pigment leathers. It is long-lasting and can last 15 to 40 years if it’s looked after properly. Leather provides a luxurious look to a space while being easy to clean.
It is hypoallergenic and softens over time.
Leather needs to be cleaned, explains McDonald and Hartshorne’s Neke McDonald. “It needs to be nourished with the correct care products – just like you do with your own care, but not as frequent.”
New Zealand leather should be cleaned once or twice a year, depending on its position in the home, Neke says, although if the piece has high sun exposure, it “would require more nourishing.”
New Zealand-made furniture can have the leather or fabric of your choice upholstered. Neke says leather is suitable for all furniture reupholstery, “from the old classic Chesterfield to modern reclining suites.”
New Zealand leather is an investment, with a higher price point compared to other fabrics. McDonald and Hartshorne offer Pace Furniture on their online showroom, including ottomans and footstools. These can be made to suit buyers’ dimensions with their own choice of fabric, leather, or vinyl.
Drop into see the team at 424 St Asaph Street, Phillipstown, call 03 550 3827, or email through the website, where you can also see their gallery and full range of services.
