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Here's the problem... I have a leather couch (the real deal, not that bonded crap), and I like to have two couch pillows on either end (not sure exactly what they're called, but they're square, about 16" X 16").
I bought two black vinyl ones just like I wanted, and they fit and work very well. Here's the problem... The vinyl is disintegrating, and I'm ready to toss them. There's little pieces of black vinyl getting tracked around my condo.
SO! Here's what I need... A version of this couch pillow in black leather. Not fake leather, naugahyde, bonded leather, faux leather, but REAL LEATHER!
Do they make such a thing? A quick Google search brought up questionable online sites, so I now shall ask here...
Quote from: "Angry White Male"
Here's the problem... I have a leather couch (the real deal, not that bonded crap), and I like to have two couch pillows on either end (not sure exactly what they're called, but they're square, about 16" X 16").
I bought two black vinyl ones just like I wanted, and they fit and work very well. Here's the problem... The vinyl is disintegrating, and I'm ready to toss them. There's little pieces of black vinyl getting tracked around my condo.
SO! Here's what I need... A version of this couch pillow in black leather. Not fake leather, naugahyde, bonded leather, faux leather, but REAL LEATHER!
Do they make such a thing? A quick Google search brought up questionable online sites, so I now shall ask here...
I've seen them at Bed, Bath and Beyond..
At least I think they were real leather.
No, they only have the vinyl ones. They look like leather, but they're not! I bought my vinyl ones at a similar place...
Real leather is quite expensive (my couch well over doubled in price, going from fabric to real leather), so this wouldn't be an item you would find in any box-store...
SOMEONE must make them, but I'm not sure who...
I mean, it wouldn't be hard to stitch together a 16" X 16" leather pillow case, would it?
Then again, where would one even find a leather craftsman? Do they even still exist?
Quote from: "Angry White Male"
SOMEONE must make them, but I'm not sure who...
A search indicates Wayfair carries them.
Leather pillows are for appearance only.
They have one that might work! Although, not black, brown may work well enough with my black couch...
Caribou leather, and Made in USA!
$165/piece! This is why you won't find these items at Wal Mart or Bed Bath and Beyond...
https://www.wayfair.ca/Wooded-River-Caribou-Throw-Pillow-FBJ2430.html
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How so?
The vinyl crap ones I have are disintegrating... Remember, these are actually used to sleep on also!
Real leather should last almost a lifetime...
Quote from: "Angry White Male"
Quote from: "seoulbro"
How so?
The vinyl crap ones I have are disintegrating (and they weren't exactly cheap either)... Remember, these are actually used to sleep on also!
Real leather should last almost a lifetime...
House hags? There are only very smart, successful women who post here.
The fuck you want leather for? Nobody want leather anymore. Its animal cruelty.
Quote from: "Berry Sweet"
You fucking eat meat? What do you think... They kill cows just for their hide? It's a by-product of consumption.
Berry, don't be dumb...
The leather belt I wear, and the leather shoes on my feet, I can assure you no animals were killed specifically for their production.
Real leather is the best...
I've sworn upon it for many years... Belts, shoes, wallets, motorcycle jackets, the couch...
It is durable, and should last not only for years, but for decades!
It comes at a price, though, but I'll tell you the truth... It lasts for a long time, so the initial expense more than makes up for the constant replacement of inferior materials.
I eat meat occasionally but I don't like its practice is why I eat other foods.
I dont buy leather or furs. Im a simple person. I like my oils.
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I've sworn upon it for many years... Belts, shoes, wallets, motorcycle jackets, the couch...
It is durable, and should last not only for years, but for decades!
It comes at a price, though, but I'll tell you the truth... It lasts for a long time, so the initial expense more than makes up for the constant replacement of inferior materials.
We have real leather furniture in our main living room..
They are just okay.
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Quote from: "seoulbro"
How so?
The vinyl crap ones I have are disintegrating... Remember, these are actually used to sleep on also!
Real leather should last almost a lifetime...
It's not the right material for pillows.
I think leather is tacky.
Quote from: "Berry Sweet"
How so Berry?
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Quote from: "Berry Sweet"
How so Berry?
I dont like leather couches or the feel of it against my skin. Plus the inhumane practices for it disgust me. This planet is fucked.
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Quote from: "Berry Sweet"
How so Berry?
I dont like leather couches or the feel of it against my skin. Plus the inhumane practices for it disgust me. This planet is fucked.
But, if cattle are harvested for meat and medicines why not use their hides too?
Why waste the hide?
If you want to go ahead. Im not keen on the idea.
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You don't like using the entire animal?
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You don't like using the entire animal?
Id rather not use the animal at all.
For fucks sakes...
Now leather is bad.
People that eat any beef must understand that potential leather will be left over.
I almost fucking give up with people these days...
Quote from: "Berry Sweet"
I'd rather not my tax dollars pay you to fuck around all day doing nothing either, but I don't make a big deal of that, do I?
Quote from: "Angry White Male"
Now leather is bad.
People that eat any beef must understand that potential leather will be left over.
I almost fucking give up with people these days...
I agree, I don't like waste either..
There is a large beef processor South of Calgary, in the town of High River..
They use every part of the cows they slaughter except for the tuft of hair on the end of their tails.