I got the first of these in my store and they're terrific! The color is off from the regular Cavalier Dark Blue, its deeper/darker and richer then normal, and that explains the blow-out price. They don't hide match with the rest of the T&C promotional Cavalier Dark Blue so rather then cause hide match issues, they're going out at 1/2 price. They started with (43) units, there are (4) left as of today and my floor model sold this evening after being out for just three days. Anyways, last crack at these if anyone wants a genuine Hancock and Moore Austin chair in full grade 2 leather at $ 639 each plus shipping. The ottomans will NOT match (they will be lighter) so you are forewarned! -Duane Collie

14 yards of fabric. Average reupholstery cost for that chair and ottoman (labor) about $ 500. Why does your leather need replacing on an 8-year-old piece? If you cleaned the hide periodically, it should last 20 years......

H&M will custom make a lumbar pillow for you on request, or can actually customize the chair and add padding in the lower back. But you really do want to try out a stock one first, before customizing one. I ordered mine sight unseen (the first one) and thought it good enough to get a second one for home, but your husband may be looking for a particular fit.

Dorry, You may want to visit The Keeping Room in Alexandria or on the web, which is owned by Duane Collie. Duane was a valued contributor to this forum for some time and very knowledgeable in the purchase of leather furniture, especially Hancock and Moore. If you are primarily interested in a chestnut color H&M, consider visiting Greenfront Furniture (Farmville, VA and smaller location in DC area) or their website. They stock the entire Austin group at a very competitive price only in Antelope saddle (class 3 protected leather). Other hides will cost more. The antelope saddle is a deep brown/burgundy. Greenfront does deliver long distance. I have an Austin low back tilt back chair and ottoman which are very comfortable. No experience with the high back. Whatever you decide on, I would give Duane Collie at The Keeping Room the opportunity to quote you his best price. Service after the sale is important and I believe Duane looks after his customers. Let us know what you decide.