Dense-woven horsehair fabrics provide the durability that much-used chairs and sofas require. This manufacturer has been creating fabrics in the same fashion for more than 100 years. The longstanding quality and the timeless appeal of the designs make them ideal for restoring and recovering antiques, as well as for lending an air of burnished tradition to any interior. Higher Flax Mills, Castle Cary, Somerset BA7 7DY, England; 44-196-335-0451; johnboydtextiles.co.uk.