Hey, Slick: Patent Leather Glosses Up the Home

by Lisa Frederick · 11 photos · 11 comments

In another room this pair of red patent leather chairs might have shouted of drama and glamour. Here they provide just enough sheen to elevate the matte surfaces in the space.

by Nicole Lanteri

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Red patent goes in an entirely different direction here. Sleek slipper chairs and a zebra-print rug create a bold, sophisticated effect.

by The Vintage Laundry

traditional kids by Tiffany Eastman Interiors, LLC

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A shiny chocolate headboard tops off this pink bonbon of a room like a dollop of hot fudge.

by Tiffany Eastman Interiors, LLC

modern kids by Evelyn Benatar, New York Interior Design

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A sweet, stylized flower-shaped headboard goes retro chic under a veneer of white patent leather.

by Evelyn Benatar, New York Interior Design

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Black patent makes a suitably sassy partner for the mirrored walls, overscale sconces and other art deco elements of this room.

Modern Living Room

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Patent leather–upholstered walls? Nailheads? Outrageous. A caveat: You'd need flawlessly smooth walls to make this work; with big lumps and bumps, the look would be sloppy.

by frank pitman designs

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Orange Leather and Linen Pillow - $148.00 [ Link ]

Timid about going full-on shiny? Start small. This neutral pillow (linen on one side, leather on the other) is trimmed in blazing orange patent for a quick hit of color and gloss.

by Jonathan Adler

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Mirrored Bench - $1,199.00 [ Link ]

A rust-brown patent leather seat makes this mirrored bench worthy of a Hollywood Regency interior.

by Horchow

eclectic chairs by lavishbymattandjon.com

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Pop Louis Side Chairs - $395.00 [ Link ]

What's more fun than a Louis-style chair upholstered in patent leather? A dash of neon color in the mix.

by lavishbymattandjon.com

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Patent Pendant Lamp - $650.00 [ Link ]

How swank is this pendant light? That little peek of harlequin pattern lining the inside is just too much.

by Talis

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Ted Baker London Ted Letter Quilted Laptop Case - $90.00 [ Link ]

If a plain black laptop bag dulls down your style, maybe this pink patent version will do the trick.

by Nordstrom

Comments

Tile-Stones Those Pop Louis Side Chairs are FABULOUS!!

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Lanie Brown I'm always a sucker for chocolate & pink. And the pink patent laptop case is so Barbie, I must have it!

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laverneinteriors I love this! I recently got barstools for my kitchen island and did them in patent leather and they not only look fantastic but are so easy to clean and maintain.

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Becky Harris Love love love me some patent leather, especially in unexpected colors. Fun ideabook!

5 months ago · Like

et675 Anyone know where I can purchase the patent leather fabric from online? Does it have to be a certain fabric. Would like to do my 4 chairs in white high gloss.

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marcie31 The patent leather wall looks like it has a bit of padding behind it, otherwise the nailheads wouldn't look right. That would also help make a smoother look. All these ideas are great - unless you have a cat or children. lol.

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franki7 LUV the harlequin lamp!!!! franki

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