Sapele & Hide - Custom Wood & Leather Works

Lookin’ like a proud dad 👨🏼‍🦲sitting in my latest version of the Spanish Chair. This beauty was shipped off yesterday to Brooklyn, NY. 👏 Can’t wait to see it in its new home! 🏠

I’ll be sharing the specifics of this chair very soon so stay tuned! 🪑✨

I’ve always loved the Spanish chair, but knew my version would have quite a few changes (or improvements if you ask me 😉). This chair is my first take and I’ve been staring at it for years now.

It’s been on display for the past year, so I’ve had an opportunity to gather lots of feedback 📝. This week, I took that feedback (and some critiques of my own) and have been working on my new and improved version.

Stay tuned for the finished result! And if you have any notes for improvement, let me hear them!👂

🔥NEW🔥 Leather Coasters - officially live on the site! 👏

🖥️ Visit sapeleandhide.com to shop!

Presenting, an ode to our accent pillows by the one and only ChatGPT 😉

Cowhide fronts, so rich and bold,
Leather backs, a tale of old,
Sapele & Hide’s accent flair,
Brings rustic charm to modern air.

Soft and sturdy, side by side,
Nature’s grace and luxe abide,
Pillows crafted to impress,
In every home, pure comfort’s nest.

I give it a solid 8️⃣ out of 10. 👏 What do you think?

Showing some love to our timeless Cognac Latigo Leather Safari Chair. 😍 One of my first designs and definitely one of my favorites. I love how the vibe of this one can easily be switched up by changing the wood frame option. It goes from rustic to modern 🫰 like that.

What do y’all think? Would you go rustic or modern with this one?

Our leather totes and luxe portfolios are perfect for anyone! 👏 Which style catches your eye? 👀 Tell us in the comments!

This stunner looks right at home just about anywhere! 😍 Our black leather is the perfect option if you’re not ready to commit to one of our multi-colored animal hides. 🐄 🦓

Check out the full collection at sapeleandhide.com 👏

It’s so cool to see my designs come to life and fitting so perfectly in a home. Makes me feel like I’m doing something right 👏

Nothing but good vibes out on South Congress ✨🌵🍻

Such a pleasure meeting Steve () and viewing a few of his amazing art pieces. 🖼️ Check out his page and give him a follow!

I asked AI to write a poem about this chair.. here’s what I got: 👀

In a corner bathed in summer light,
A chair of red leather, bold and bright.
Handcrafted seams, with care aligned,
A safari style, timeless, refined.

It whispers tales of distant lands,
Of sunsets, sands, and artisan hands.
A throne of comfort, beauty, grace,
A cherished piece, my tranquil space.

Wow, 10 out of 10 from me! 👏

Add a little pizazz to your business meetings with our Luxe Envelope Portfolio 👏

Available in Brown🤎, Black🖤, and Red❤️ at www.sapeleandhide.com

Rustic meets mid-century modern with our Cognac Latigo Safari chair ✨🐄

Keep the rustic vibes with our hickory or figured hickory frames or lean towards the modern side with our ribbon sapele or zebrawood frame. Which do you prefer? 👀

Customize this beauty at sapeleandhide.com!

Who’s excited to celebrate America’s independence tomorrow? 🙋‍♂️🇺🇸 I don’t know about you, but I think grilling hamburgers and hotdogs is a MUST 🍔🌭

How will you be celebrating tomorrow? Share below! 👇

🥁🥁🥁 The wait is over!

Our NEW 🤍White🤍 Suede Safari Lounger is now available and making its debut on our new wenge frame 👏 A match made in heaven if you ask us 😉

Check it out online at www.sapeleandhide.com!

Made some updates to my space at 👀 I added my new white suede chair on wenge wood, tote bags, coasters, and some leather and wood samples. 🤩🙌

If you’re part of the trade, stop by and check it out!
📍7727 Burnet Rd Austin, TX

👋 Hey, all - Scott Bruni here. I’m the owner and chief craftsman here at Sapele & Hide. 🪵 🦓

I decided to turn a long-time passion and part-time hobby into a full blown business during the pandemic. The name, Sapele & Hide, comes from my love for African sapele wood combined with various exotic hides.

I have a great time combining different woods and hides to create unique and appealing pieces of furniture. I hope you love the end result just as much as I do! 🤩

If you’re a small business owner as well, leave a comment below sharing a bit about what you do. I’d love to learn! 🙌

We’re obsessed with this light wood and dark hide combo! 💛🤎 But hey, the world is YOUR oyster 🦪. Darken up the vibes with our zebrawood or wenge frames or keep it ✨light✨ like we have it here.

The choice is yours at sapeleandhide.com! 👏

Has anyone ever had this feeling before? 🤔 What made you feel this way? Share yours in the comments! ⬇️

Sapele & Hide’s booth is ready to go at ’s 2024 Spring MRKT! 👏 Swing by and say “hi”! 👋

We can never go too long without showing our lady in red some love. ♥️🌹 You guys love her too, right?!

Our Tibetan Shearling Lounger has been a fan favorite from the very beginning. 😍 We quite literally can’t keep our hands off it! This chair is so magical, we had to make a matching pillow. 🤎 Both our Tibetan Shearling Lounger + Tibetan Shearling Accent Pillow are available online at www.sapeleandhide.com.

Have you visited our website recently? 💻 You can pursue through our classic designs or play around with our customization feature and select your choice of hardware and wood frame to create something of your very own! Check out www.sapeleandhide.com today!

Part of our furniture customization options are our variety of exotic wood frames. After selecting your leather and hide combo, choose from any of our available wood frames to create your perfect chair! 🖤 Which wood frame would you choose? Share your favorite(s) in the comments!

Sprinkle a little flavor in your living room with our Salt 🧂 and Pepper 🌶️ lounger! Shop this design and so much more at www.sapeleandhide.com! ✨👏

Lots of designers have tackled the traditional safari chair design, but none have nailed it quite like us! 😉 The chair you see here is inspired by the British campaign officer chair, which has been redesigned time and time again since the 1920s. Sapele & Hide’s twist gives you a chair that is just as comfortable as it is stylish! 👏 We hope you love it as much as we do! ❤️

One of my favorite quotes by Brian Jackman, an award-winning journalist and author. I can say from experience, Brian’s quote holds true! 🦓 🐘 🦒

Who else has been bitten by the safari bug? Share your unforgettable memories below!