Designer Tag Galyean Partners With Classic Leather For Vegas Introductions

Furniture World Magazine

Translating a lifetime of luxury resort work, noted designer and architect TAG Galyean announced that he has partnered with venerable leather upholstery company Classic Leather to introduce The TAG Collection, a new line of resort inspired furniture. The collection, his first for the residential market, embodies the same casual spirit, functionality and luxurious comfort reflected in Galyean’s resort work at renowned destinations such as the Broadmoor in Colorado, The Greenbrier in West Virginia, Turnberry Isle Resort in Florida, Casa Palmera at Pebble Beach and the Aspen Club in Aspen. The TAG Collection by Classic Leather will be comprised of four different themed collections. The first, debuting in February, is the Western-inspired line which consists of 20 different pieces including couches, chairs, ottomans, wall mirrors, pillows and more. Each piece in the Western line showcases an innovative application of mixed leathers and trim options, some fresh nail head finishes, houndstooth fabrics, and occasional silver details. More information can be found at www.classic-leather.com. Prices range from $199.00 for accessory items to $6,999.00 for home furnishings. “My philosophy behind The TAG Collection is to use high quality American know-how in a fresh way that defines the aesthetic and the functional role of furniture in a casual artistic manner,” says TAG Galyean. “It’s about ‘color, quality, casual’ – a theme we have employed in our resort hotel work for years, now applicable to both the nesting and the gathering qualities of today’s homes.” Signature pieces in the Western line include the generously proportioned Haus Chair (retail price $3,799) with a leather combination featuring a burnished hair-on-leather on the outside back and arms, and a refined, western tooled leather on the inside back. A warm Bozeman finish on the exposed wood and Antique Brass Nails in two sizes, complete the rustic character of this chair. The Twister Bench (retail price $899) captures the feeling of the Southwest combined with a taste of modern design. The Twister Bench features an exposed wood frame in a hand-rubbed mahogany finish accented by tooled silver conchos and brushed nickel caps on the feet. The cushion is covered in a warm honey-colored Italian leather. “Throughout Classic Leather’s long history we have been dedicated to crafting the finest American-made leather seating in the furniture industry,” says Tommy Shores Jr., CEO and chairman of Classic Leather Inc. “We are pleased to form this new partnership with TAG and use his valuable experience in the resort design industry to create a line that is of high quality and value in terms of durability, style and comfort.” Additional information about the collection is available at www.classic-leather.com and www.tagsignature.com. About TAG GALYEAN: TAG Galyean, AIA, RIBA, ASLA, IIDA, is an award-winning Master Designer™ with 40 years of architectural, landscape and interior design expertise acquired at leading, independent luxury resorts in the U.S. TAG is the founder and Master Design conceptualist of The TAG Studio in West Virginia, a family of resort design professionals. Galyean is best known for combining innovative and visionary design principles with a comprehensive understanding of the hotel industry. In addition to Spa Showers, Baths, hydrotherapy products and spa apparel, TAG Signature has developed a collection of resort club furniture and a resort home interior design studio; TAG Interiors. About CLASSIC LEATHER, INC.: Classic Leather, Inc. is the oldest leather furniture specialist in the United States, formed in 1966. Owning/operating much of its supply chain, it employs over 225 people at the Hickory, NC campus. Classic Leather Inc. is a privately held corporation, owned and operated by employees.