Leather Made for Life
LEATHER MADE FOR LIFE.
EVERYDAY ELEGANCE
Experience leather made for living with Rowe Performance Leather. For those who need both high style and unparalleled durability, our performance leather offers soft sophistication with the strength to stand up to even the busiest lifestyles.
UP TO THE CHALLENGE
Our Performance Leather is water-resistant with a top coat applied for added protection, making it an exceptional addition to our life-friendly collection of Kid-Proof fabrics! Combining a touchably soft texture with the elegance of fine leather, our Performance Leather offers durability that goes above and beyond that of standard leather. Get the look you want without the worry of scratches and stains — Performance Leather is truly kid, pet and life-friendly!
ARTISAN CRAFTED
Created from fine Brahma hides that are aniline-dyed for exceptional beauty, our Performance Leathers are finished by hand by Italian craftsmen. Our buttery soft hides are available in two-tone padded colors, and offer the ultimate combination of luxury and casual sophistication.
MADELINE SOFA
Contemporary with a classic elegance, our Madeline Sofa is a designer favorite that complements many styles. Its welcoming bench seat and single back cushion are the ideal showcase for the relaxed yet refined experience of fine leather. Featuring unique surface textures, the Sorrento Credenza and Facet Spot Table combine sophistication with a playful contemporary style, creating a beautifully eclectic look that makes our Madeline Sofa the star of the space.
SYLVIE SOFA
Our Sylvie Sofa combines clean-lined style with tailored contours that feel as fashionable as a chic ensemble. Performance Leather pairs perfectly with this versatile frame, creating a modern aesthetic that strikes the ideal balance between elegance and comfort. Contemporary accents complement the sleek, chic lines of the Sylvie sofa. Our Circa Cocktail Table features an open, airy frame in striking black, and the Bernie Swivel Chair is an updated version of the classic barrel shape that complements both the angles and softness of Sylvie in modern style.
Leather made for life
Customize your chair, ottoman or sofa with your choice of leather!
Performance Fabrics with Lexi Grace Design By Rowe Furniture
Performance fabrics have never looked so versatile, durable and comfortable!
Our commitment to both beauty and practical solutions for everyday living led us to the perfect partnership with Sunbrella fabrics. Our vast assortment of Rowe custom furnishings combined with Sunbrella’s many indoor/outdoor fabric offerings opens up endless possibilities for worry-free spaces that do more than simply look beautiful—they redefine the way we live indoors. We challenged Phoenix-based designer Alexis “Lexi” Lundberg (Lexi Grace Design) to create a space that showcases our stylish Robin Bruce Laney Sofa and Mally Chair in a chic space that’s all about livable comfort.
Lexi’s signature style is a simple, clean and timeless aesthetic that emphasizes organic materials. “We hope that through our design each space feels welcoming and inspiring to everyone in it,” explains the designer, who loves layering neutral and textural elements in a space to create that warm, welcoming feeling. Her stylish, sun-drenched sitting area embraces natural light to create a clean and airy space, allowing the Laney Sofa and Mally Chair the chance to shine brightly in the spotlight. “We loved the clean lines of both of these pieces; they lend themselves to a traditional or contemporary setting,” says Lexi. A comfortable seating corner is carved out here from a larger surrounding space, defined by the cozy intimacy of the Laney Sofa combined with a matched pair of Mally Chairs. Modern lines and casually chic bench seating deliver a sense of stylish simplicity. Upholstered in Sunbrella performance fabric in a luscious, creamy white, our sofa and chairs almost seem to rise up seamlessly from the soft white woven rug underfoot, creating a seating area that surrounds family and guests in a cocoon of comfort and natural style. A hint of rich, caramel-toned leather adds a contrasting note of both color and texture to this ethereal white space, contributing a refined sense of earthiness.
Our partnership with Sunbrella allowed Lexi the freedom to explore one of her favorite aspects of performance fabrics — the ability to give clients the freedom to fearlessly choose a light-colored palette without worries about stains or sticky fingers. “We dreamed up a living area with creams, whites, and tans with tons of texture layered together for a monochromatic look,” says the designer, “and the Sunbrella fabric fit it perfectly!” Whether it’s in a quiet space for rest & contemplation or a high-traffic area that welcomes lots of guests or energetic kids and pets, the enduring combo of Rowe furniture plus durable performance fabrics stands the test of time in style. Finally, Lexi’s light & fresh approach allowed her to complement the furnishings with just the right amount of eye-catching texture from terra cotta pottery, leather, and plenty of greenery. The result is a space that is relaxed, yet as lush and luxurious as Sunbrella fabric itself.
What She Loves about Working with Sunbrella Fabrics
Performance fabrics allow for us to dream up designs that are not only beautiful for the homeowner, but they are also conducive to their lifestyle if they have young children, pets or just like to enjoy a glass of wine on the couch. It’s the best feeling when you get to tell your clients, “YES, you get to have a white couch!”
Why Lexi Loves Working with Rowe
Rowe offers both quality construction and timeless beauty in each of its pieces. With Rowe, I know that this furniture will last the family it will be serving, but it will also last through the design trends over the years.
Sectional vs Sofa
Pick a seat, any seat!
When it comes to your living space, you’ve got to offer your family and friends a variety of seating options…but which to choose? When you’re deciding on sectional vs sofa and everything in between, there is a world of options to choose from. Are you looking for something elegant and formal, or for a chance to cut loose a little more in your design style? Remember, the more pieces in your space — a sofa and an assortment of chairs, say — the more opportunity you have to play with color and pattern. By contrast, a sectional is a great way to showcase one special fabric that you’re truly in love with over a larger area. Think of how you use your living/entertaining spaces the most: do you throw lively parties or intimate book club gatherings? Is your living room the family entertaining hub? Thinking about how your space will be used will help determine what size, shape and style will best suit the room.
Ethan Sofa | Design: @stjamesdesign
The original sofas and couches were just simple wooden benches piled high with cushions and blankets, but home furnishings have come a long, long way since then! Let’s walk through three simple scenarios to help work out the sectional vs sofa question once and for all…
Sofa & Chairs Combo
An absolute classic is born! Perfect for those who entertain, and designed around conversation and physical flow, this combo provides lots more walking-around space for all those cocktail party moments. When it comes to the decision of sectional vs sofa, this is possibly the most flexible design, since it allows you to easily rearrange the space to fit the occasion — especially if those chairs swivel! This is also one of the best looks for a small space, since the chairs can cozy up to the sofa from an intimate distance…but it can also be customized for the largest living or family room, just add a few more chairs, swap chairs for loveseats, or even add an additional sofa!
Ethan Sofa
The beauty is always in the details, and Ethan’s crisp button tufting and wooden base are the kind of details that make this piece stand out like a well-tailored suit. The Ethan Sofa is the star of any room it is placed in, and would make an attractive centerpiece in your own living space!
6 Inspirational Reading Nooks
Chicago's crisp weather will be here soon with an excuse to curl up and get cozy in your very own reading nook! At Cole's Appliance & Furniture Co. we carry many styles of chairs, ottomans, plush pillows and 100's of fabrics to choose from to create your unique one-of-a-kind dream nook.
Photo: Apartment Therapy
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We hope you enjoyed our Reading Nook inspiration! Visit our showroom on Lincoln Avenue to see a wide variety of chair and ottoman styles, plush pillows and fabrics to create your one-of-a-kind space! For more 'Nook' inspiration please visit our READING • NOOKS pinterest board.