Project description
I am looking for an experienced leather craftsperson to design and build a custom round floor pouf ottoman for my living room. The piece needs to work both as extra low seating when guests come over and as a footrest in front of the main sofa, so it has to be sturdy enough to hold weight without losing its shape over time.
The general idea is a drum-shaped cushion roughly forty five to fifty centimeters in diameter and thirty five to forty centimeters tall, built from full-grain or top-grain leather panels stitched into a cylindrical side wall with a round top and bottom. I would like the side seam pattern to be visible as a design feature rather than hidden, so clean saddle stitching or a neat machine box stitch along defined panel lines matters a lot here. Reinforced stress points at the top and bottom seams would be appreciated since this will see daily use.
For the fill, I am open to suggestions: dense foam core wrapped in batting for a firmer seat, or a mixed foam-and-fiber fill for something softer, whichever holds its form best long term without sagging in the middle. A removable inner liner or zip access on the bottom panel would be a nice touch so the fill or cover could be serviced later, though I understand that adds construction complexity and cost, so please note it as an optional add-on in your proposal.
Color-wise I am leaning toward a warm cognac or a deep chestnut brown that will age into a nice patina, but I am happy to hear alternative leather types and finishes that would suit heavy household use, including any recommendations on thickness of hide for structural side walls versus the top sitting surface. Small leather pull tabs or a discreet handle stitched into one side seam would help with moving it around the room.
Please include in your proposal: your experience with upholstery-style leather construction, photos of any similar round or drum ottomans you have completed, your recommended hide weight and fill combination, estimated turnaround time, and whether you can source materials domestically or will need extra lead time for hides. I would also value a quick sketch or pattern layout before cutting begins so we can confirm proportions together. Budget and timeline are flexible for the right craftsperson who can show relevant prior work and walk me through the stitching and reinforcement approach before starting.
The general idea is a drum-shaped cushion roughly forty five to fifty centimeters in diameter and thirty five to forty centimeters tall, built from full-grain or top-grain leather panels stitched into a cylindrical side wall with a round top and bottom. I would like the side seam pattern to be visible as a design feature rather than hidden, so clean saddle stitching or a neat machine box stitch along defined panel lines matters a lot here. Reinforced stress points at the top and bottom seams would be appreciated since this will see daily use.
For the fill, I am open to suggestions: dense foam core wrapped in batting for a firmer seat, or a mixed foam-and-fiber fill for something softer, whichever holds its form best long term without sagging in the middle. A removable inner liner or zip access on the bottom panel would be a nice touch so the fill or cover could be serviced later, though I understand that adds construction complexity and cost, so please note it as an optional add-on in your proposal.
Color-wise I am leaning toward a warm cognac or a deep chestnut brown that will age into a nice patina, but I am happy to hear alternative leather types and finishes that would suit heavy household use, including any recommendations on thickness of hide for structural side walls versus the top sitting surface. Small leather pull tabs or a discreet handle stitched into one side seam would help with moving it around the room.
Please include in your proposal: your experience with upholstery-style leather construction, photos of any similar round or drum ottomans you have completed, your recommended hide weight and fill combination, estimated turnaround time, and whether you can source materials domestically or will need extra lead time for hides. I would also value a quick sketch or pattern layout before cutting begins so we can confirm proportions together. Budget and timeline are flexible for the right craftsperson who can show relevant prior work and walk me through the stitching and reinforcement approach before starting.
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