I did quite a search since my last posting. In the meantime, I ordered one chair as a sample from Horchow. I do have a permanently valid discount code for them - WELCOME for a 10% dicount and BEST for a free shipping. I received a chair (it was gorgeous - great quality). Located the label under the seat (Maitland-Smith), located Maitland Smith and after speaking to them, located the dealers in my area. Spoke to a dealer, who said that usually what M-S sell through the Horchow is the Horschow's exclusive. They would be unable to supply those chairs to me. So, instead of the usual waiting until Horchow.com runs a 20% discount event (for a fear of changes in their product line), I ordered the rest of the 5 chairs with the same 10% discount code and free shipping. I realized that saving $300 on the total order (additional 10% when 20% discount applies) is not worth the risk of losing those chairs altogether. Voila. I am happy anyway.

I found buying furniture on the internet has been a wonderful experience and I'm thrilled because I usually can't find what I want locally. I have been lucky enough to travel to some of the stores that I've purchased from or else relied on posters on websites such as this for feedback. I have bought a few things from probably the most expensive local store - because they are the only one that have exclusive access to the French/Italian furniture I like - and when I do, I have to buy from a catalogue since they don't carry all the furniture in the store. The one plus they offer is they have all the swatches and the salespeople are well regarded interior designers. So I don't see much difference between choosing out of their catalogue or buying online from a source that I feel is trustworthy. Sky

Point taken! Beverly's chair is perfect, if only it were 6" higher⦠ceiling is 12' and there's a pretty tall window behind this chair. I hadn't thought of Ballard (which is the frontrunner so far, I love that they do COM) but I've checked Arhaus, RH, PB, Horchow, Overstock, Wayfair and furniture manufacturers. If anyone has other suggestions, I would be very appreciative!

1. Custom- great leathers and finishes. benches/chest etc also http://www.lorts.com/html/4241.html 2. RH: Lots of leather headboard/bed options and multiple grey options: https://www.restorationhardware.com/catalog/product/product.jsp?productId=prod13391461&categoryId=cat10240089 3. https://www.arhaus.com/furniture/bedroom-furniture/beds-and-headboards/devereaux-70-inch-upholstered-tufted-king-bed-in-view-otter/ 4. Lee Industries does great custom upholstery as well. Check with a local furniture store for Lee and Lorts. Hope that helps you in your search.