shagreen
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Her bathroom has a double-sink marble vanity, a round soaking tub, separate shower and a heated shagreen floor made from stingray skins.
From Washington Post
From faux fur to shagreen, texture and color have been spotted on items from benches to consoles.
From Seattle Times
Aerin makes a very fancy Jenga Set, the classic balancing game, with blocks made of beech, stored in a cream or brown shagreen box with brass detailing for $1,100.
From Seattle Times
Apparatus, the New York studio, showed armoires, tables and lamps made from hand-dyed eel skin, Carpathian burl, Patagonia marble, shagreen and beaded embroidery on brass mesh.
From New York Times
Kitchen designers are incorporating fashion-forward features like glass fronts and LED lights on fridges, chic leather and metal hardware on appliances and cabinetry, and backsplashes with unusual finishes like shagreen, metal, raw wood or artful murals.
From Washington Times
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