Discover our customers' Realizations with our Niagara leather:

Ely'o Saddlery

Locatedin Châtel-Montagne, France, the Sellerie Ely'o is an artisanal saddlery whose main activity is the custom manufacture of equestrian equipment (halters, bridles, side-pulls, etc.), as well as leather jewelry, leather goods and leather accessories. leather goods andmedieval costume accessories. All Ely'o Saddlery items are entirely hand-made and hand-sewn with vegetable-based leather. Ely'o Saddlery uses Niagara for bridles and bridles réalization particular.

"I've been using Niagara for 4 years. I've been to several tanneries, I've tested several leathers, but I haven't found anywhere else a leather that suits me better. It's pleasant and comfortable to work with, has a great patina and ages beautifully. Well nourished, it's soft and doesn't need to be oiled before use. What's more, it's easy and time-saving to care for, which riders appreciate. Over time, it softens without ever losing its hold. Its color changes over time, revealing its nuances. My customers are convinced, and I swear by Niagara for my Realizations bridle ! "
Mrs Alice Mouchetant - Ely'o Saddlery

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CuirDavant is a shop-workshop created by Muriel Ponzo in June 2016, and located in Semur-en-Auxois, France. Here, Muriel Ponzo makes saddlery and leather goods inspired by fashion and designing her own patterns and prototypes to meet her customers' demands, enabling her to create unique items that can be customized at will. Muriel Ponzo has also created a training center for adults in the trade of Sellier-maroquinier and Sellier-Harnacheur. The Niagara is used for bothharness and saddlery-leatherleather goods.

" Niagara leather is easy to work with for both harness and saddlery leather goods, its natural markings give life to our bags, its patina embellishes them over time. Its suppleness ensures that the articles won't hurt the horse, making them easier to care for."
Mrs Muriel Ponzo - CuirDavant

Cover & Couch

Cover &Couch is a furniture studio based in Antwerp, Belgium, founded by Sophie Doore 8 years ago. Working with antique dealers, interior architects, designers and private clients, she creates contemporary and classic pieces by combining traditional and modern upholstery techniques, with great attention to detail and respect for original design. Sophie Doore uses Niagara for model AP14 or "Anneau flesh" by Pierre Paulin. The chair pictured is available via City Futniture.

"To make this chair, I use 2Niagara shoulders . Together they form a ring (hence the name "Anneau flesh") that fits around the frame. In my opinion, the beauty of this material lies in its simplicity and authenticity. Niagara already has a natural patina that normally only appears over time. Each hide is unique. Depending on light exposure, environmental conditions and use, this material becomes even richer."
Ms Sophie Doore - Cover & Couch

Jeffrey Vanhille

Locatedin Bruges, Belgium, Jeffrey Vanhille is an upholsterer and furniture restorer specializing in mid-20th century modern furniture. The emphasis of his work is on maintaining the original design. He tries to work as much as possible with European products. His clients include private clients, art galleries and a major Belgian private bank. Jeffrey Vanhille uses Niagara to make chairs.

" Niagara is one of my favorite leathers in the workshop. This leather is very reliable and durable, whatever the thickness, and it gives me peace of mind when I deliver a réalization to a customer. Sometimes leather is used on frames, where all the seating pressure is concentrated on the floating area. The Niagara carries the whole body, without compromising the original shape. The stitching stays in place, without cutting into the leather. Using leather during furniture construction is a pure pleasure. Cutting it is like preparing a fresh buttered sandwich. Sharp knives cut through it in beautiful, straight lines. And on top of all this, there's the absolutely magnificent and unique patina that can be given to leather. I'm still experimenting, and it gives me real pleasure to see all this beauty come out. Niagara leather makes me love my work! "
Mr Jeffrey Vanhille - Vanhille Atelier