The Alrae armchair combines a compact form with incredible
comfort thanks to its rounded back and clever contouring. Alrae
borrows its name from the Arabic for shepherd, and is upholstered
in luxuriant New Zealand sheepskin with rugged natural beauty and
sink-in softness. A dynamic personality-filled chair with a
distinctive sense of resourcefulness.
“Cultivated for millennia across the globe, sheepskin is one of nature’s most beautiful materials”
Humble Luxury
The Gentle Shepherd Collection
Shepherding is steeped in a 5,000-year-old heritage, sustained
by the shepherd's rugged and resourceful ethos. The Gentle Shepherd
sheepskin collection celebrates the enduring luxury and beauty of
natural sheepskin.
We only use ethically sourced, cruelty-free sheepskin from
Australia and New Zealand, where flocks roam freely and abundantly.
Animal health and welfare is certified by the independent auditing
body AAWCS.
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