Good Questions: Leather Pouf

Jessica sent us this picture and said: I was flipping through one of Kelly Wearstler's books at the book store and came across her rather grand nursery for her son. What caught my eye were these leather poufs. I love the idea of having one or two in the nursery or playroom. Any ideas where I can find an affordably replaced non-bean bag looking alternative?

Thanks, Jessica

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Dear Jessica:

Having poufs or ottomans in the nursery or playroom is a fun idea, especially if your kid(s) are older. The ones that appear in the pic you sent seem to be these, so we understand you want something a bit less pricey.

We love the design of Zid Zid Kids' embroidered leather Poofs pictured here for $150 in silver or white leather. They also come in a less expensive cotton flannel version. Another option if you're not wedded to leather is the P'kolino Play ottoman. It comes in a bunch of colors and doubles as storage. None of the options are slouchy or beanbag-y.

Does anyone else have a recommendation or a review of the above for Jessica?

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Not the most exciting cover options, but here are some from The Company Store. I have several of their down comforters (which are great!), but I've never purchased furniture from the company.

http://www.thecompanystore.com/parent.asp?product=ZL56x&dept%5Fid=3711

or the outdoor cubes:

http://www.thecompanystore.com/parent.asp?product=XN62x&dept%5Fid=3711

posted by Abbe on April 18th 2007 at 4:54am
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If you are in New York, they sell them at Imports From Marrakesh in Chelsea Market. I can't remember how much they are though.

http://www.importsfrommarrakesh.com/

posted by meredith1 on April 18th 2007 at 5:35am
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My baby drools and chews on everything- leather would be destroyed so quickly. Seems like a bad design choice for children.

posted by Paullchik on April 18th 2007 at 5:43am
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I love the P'kolino--I'm envisioning tea parties on the wooden surface. Leather is a great choice for kids--my leather couch has held up very well over 18 months of drooling, milk spilling, chewing, you name it.

posted by Paris on April 18th 2007 at 6:34am
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Here it is in a similar stitching pattern but in suede:

http://www.thecompanystore.com/parent.asp?product=zj82x&dept%5Fid=3711

posted by vwsmith on April 18th 2007 at 6:57am
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Leather is a wonderful choice for kids. I grew up with everyone telling me "don't get leather, it will be destroyed". I've found the opposite though. We've had cloth and leather, and the leather couch is much nicer when cleaning up those questionable baby messes.

posted by jenb75 on April 18th 2007 at 12:21pm
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Thank you for posting my question! All the suggestions are great.

I agree with jenb75 and disagree with Paullchik. We have leather sofas in our family room and three very active and often messy kids - the leather has been wonderful, it cleans up beautifully.

posted by kerflop on April 18th 2007 at 6:46pm
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