Guides to buying furniture well
The Beratto Journal
What materials really are, how they age, and how to choose pieces you will still like in ten years. No fluff, no sales talk.
How to buy furniture by material
The words that matter and what they actually mean: “solid oak” versus “oak effect”, genuine leather versus leather effect, natural cane versus PE rattan. Plus how to measure the route, not just the room.
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One for every collection
Leather, Velvet & Polished Steel: the complete material guide
The crossed-steel lounge chair in button-tufted leather, on its own or with a matching ottoman — a modern classic for living rooms, studies and hallways.
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Modular Sofas: the complete material guide
Deep, tufted modular sofas in the style of the 1970s Mario Bellini design: velvet, chenille, bouclé, suede and leather, with armrest, corner and ottoman modules to build your own.
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Cloud-Shaped Sofas: the complete material guide
A sofa shaped like a cloud: low, deep and frameless, with a scalloped back and plush teddy-fleece puffs, in white, black, blush pink and sky blue.
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Bubble-Quilted Sofas: the complete material guide
A sofa made of soft, round bubbles: a low, deep, sculptural three-seater, two-seater, armchair and ottoman in 3D-knitted stretch fabric, in plum purple, orange, emerald, cobalt, red, yellow and more.
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Sculptural Lounge Sofas: the complete material guide
A big, soft, button-quilted sofa, lounger and armchair wrapped in one envelope of velvet, chenille or leather: burgundy, olive, cream, mustard, midnight blue, terracotta, black, plum and cognac leather.
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Lounge Chairs & Ottomans: the complete material guide
Mid-century style lounge chairs with matching ottomans: curved shells, deep tufted cushions and a swivel base, in leather, pony skin and bouclé.
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Sheepskin Chairs & Sofas: the complete material guide
Sheepskin accent chairs and lounge chairs for modern interiors: wing chairs, shell chairs and curved loungers, each in its own colours.
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Low Lounge Sofas: the complete material guide
Low, folded, frameless sofas, lounge chairs, corner chairs and ottomans in the style of the 1970s Togo design: leather, bouclé, velvet and soft fabric.
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Sculptural Armchair & Ottoman: the complete material guide
A soft, sculptural armchair with a round ball ottoman, in the style of the 1969 original: red, striped teal and striped coral.
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Bouclé & Teddy Fleece: the complete material guide
Soft, curly bouclé and teddy-fleece accent chairs: barrel chairs, curved chairs and cloud chairs with a gentle, cosy texture.
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