Discover our customers' confections with our Niagara leather :
Ely'o Saddlery
Based in Châtel-Montage in France, Ely'o Saddlery is a craft saddlery whose main activity is the custom fabrication of equin material (harnesses, bridles, side-pulls, etc.), but also leather jewels, leathercraft, and accessories for medieval suits. All articles are made and hand-sewn with vegetable tanning leather.
Ely'o Saddlery uses the Niagara especially for its bridles realisations.
"I am using Niagara for 4 years. I went around several tanneries, I tried out several leathers, but I have not found elsewhere a leather that suits me better. It is pleasant and comfortable to work, it gives a very nice patina and ages beautifully. Well nourished, it is flexible and does not require oiling before being used. In addition, its maintenance is easy and short time-consuming, wich riders appreciate. In time, it become more flexible without ever losing its outfit. Its color changes over time and reveals its nuances. My clientele is convinced, and only swear by the Niagara for my achievements in 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, drawing inspiration from fashion and designing her own patterns and prototypes to meet customer demand, 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 is an easy leather to work with for harness as well as for saddlery and leather goods. Its naturals marks give life to our bags, its patina makes them even more gorgeous through time. Its flexibility allows not to harm the horse and facilitate its maintenance."
Mrs Muriel Ponzo - CuirDavant
Cover & Couch
Cover & Couch is an upholstery studio based in Antwerp, Belgium, founded by Sophie Doore 8 years ago. Working with vintage dealers, interior architects, designers and private clients, She makes contemporary and classic pieces combining a blend of traditional and modern upholstery techniques, with great attention to detail and respect for the original design.
Sophie Doore uses the Niagara for Pierre Paulin model AP14 or "Anneau chair". The chair on this picture is available via City Furniture.
"To make this chair, I'm using 2 Niagara necks. Together, they form a kind of ring (hence the name of the chair) which fits around a frame. In my opinion, the beauty of this material is in its simplicity and anthenticity. Niagara already has a natural patina, which would normally appears only through time. Every skin is unique. Depending on the exposure to light, the environmental conditions and use, this material becomes even richer."
Mrs. 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
