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Expertise
I have in-depth knowledge of home furnishings, particularly leather upholstery and American period reproductions. I can also lend advice on how to deal with shipping and customer service issues regarding home furnishings.
Experience in the area
25 years operating a retail home furnishings store (The Keeping Room) in Alexandria Virginia.
Organizations
National Home Furnishings Association
Publications
Garden Web myfurnitureforum.com
Education/Credentials
B.S Graduate, 1977 Florida State University
Past/Present Clients
The White House Sony Studios Historic Mt.Vernon Gatsby's Tavern, Alexandria Carlyse House, Alexandria Walkerton Tavern, Henrico County VA Pequot Indian Museum, CT
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Recent Reviews from Users
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| Maggie | 11/14/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks so much for responding so quickly!!! |
| Kathryn Arden | 09/19/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you so much. That is wonderful ..... |
| Bebe | 09/11/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Super prompt response...only an hour or ..... |
| jaffry | 06/26/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | thanks!!!.. |
| Jean-Luc Theriault | 06/18/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Great, thanks for the info, just what ..... |
Recent Answers from Duane Collie
2009-11-17 Leather sofas:
Sorry, my area of knowledge is in the USA only. I can tell you that if you want to buy a single unit direct from China you will spend hours and hours brokering the deal and arranging shipping for one
2009-11-14 Leather furniture and sensitivity to dyes/preservatives:
Hi Maggie, You may want to navigate to a forum I run where there are in-depth answers to your questions on leather. www.myfurnitureforum.com To briefly answer your questions however, there are safety
2009-11-13 Verifying Manufacturer:
Hi Tom, I can't say for sure, but my guess is this is not a Hancock and Moore. There are a lot of makers that use Leggett and Platt mechanisms and that style is all over the industry as well. Hancock
2009-10-28 Couch Cushions and re-ordering cores??:
Hi Kristi, I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but it sounds to me like your sofa needs replacement. Cushion cores, if made properly, are not cheap (about $ 110 per section to replace) x 6 would mean
2009-10-14 Foam Couch Replacment:
Most modern upholstery pieces have engineered cushion cores that are considerably more complex than ordinary foam. I don't have enough details on your sofa to know how old it is, or the brand, or what
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