THE PUREST FORM OF SELF-EXPRESSION
HANCOCK & MOORE
HANCOCK & MOORE
Nestled in the foothills of North Carolina, Hancock & Moore practices time-honored traditions of building upholstery furniture. Consisting of two manufacturing plants with close to 400 employees and 265,000 square feet, Hancock & Moore artisans spend 50 weeks a year building furniture in a family-like environment. Known to house the broadest leather inventory in the industry, Hancock & Moore believes that the distinction in fine furniture is all in the details.
Researching trends from the fashion industry, Hancock & Moore incorporates details such as quilting, branding, painting, finishing and lacing into our designs. All products are hand made and built to order - no two pieces will be exactly alike. To this day, up to 80 hours are spent handcrafting a piece of Hancock & Moore furniture. Every sofa, chair and ottoman bears the signature of the artisan who created it, reflecting the hard day’s work that went into its construction. To Hancock & Moore, custom-made furniture is the purest form of self-expression.
HANCOCK & MOORE DETAILS
Hancock & Moore invites you to get creative with your furniture’s design and make your own original. From hand lacing to stitching to quilting, they offer a myriad of embellishment options to dress up a piece of furniture. Their intricate detailing techniques and countless options allow you to be creative and personalize your furniture any way you see fit. With endless possibilities, the choice is yours.
HAND LACING
Hancock & Moore artisans practice hand lacing, a decorative trim created through a time-consuming process. The leather that receives the decorative trim is laid out, and the slits for the lacing are measured for synchronization and then cut. Lace or thread is then woven by hand, in and out of the openings on the cover, making it a work of art.
Bullion Fringe
Leather Bullion Fringe is a type of decorative trim applied on the outside of furniture to portray a frayed look. Originally, bullion fringe was made only from plain or crepe cords, but Hancock & Moore has taken this concept and applied it to leather, giving it a unique and distinctive look.
QUILTING
Quilting is a decorative feature applied to upholstery. Originally exclusive to fabric, Hancock & Moore has taken the art of quilting and applied it perfectly to leather. Because of the extra fill required to create them, quilted pieces make for truly luxurious seating.
HAND PAINTING
Hancock & Moore's hand painting service adds a truly custom touch to your leather furniture. Their professional artists start by lightly buffing the leather. Then, the artist paints the chosen design by hand. Once the painting is applied, an expert craftsman treats the leather to protect the painting and ensure lasting beauty. Painting can be applied to any furniture surface, be it the front, back, side, arm or even the cushion.
BURNISHING
Hancock & Moore's burnishing specialists employ a labor intensive hand sanding process and applying layers of waxes, dyes and oils to give a unique, almost antique look. The leather piece has an almost instant lived-in look and is easily recognized and appreciated as the beautiful furniture it is. Like fine leather hand goods, their burnished leathers’ unique patinas develop a depth and uniqueness over time. No two pieces are alike.
NAILING
Nails can add a distinctive look to furniture. From rustic, antiqued nails to shiny, nickel nails, these decorative elements add a finishing touch to a product to enhance the look of the leather.
GIMP
Gimp is a decorative trim applied along the welt line of a piece of furniture. The leather or fabric is folded and sewn to create a hem. Gimp can be created with the finish side of leather, the reverse (or flesh) side of leather or fabric.
