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Design Sleuth: Sheepskin and Fur Throws by Julie

Issue 52 · Holidays at Home · December 26, 2011

Design Sleuth: Sheepskin and Fur Throws by Julie

Issue 52 · Holidays at Home · December 26, 2011

Combat winter chill: think like a Scandi and add warmth to your surroundings with fur—either faux or real.

Above: At Noma in Copenhagen, chairs are draped in sheepskins.

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Above: In his Sag Harbor house (designed by Fernlund + Logan), artist Mats Gustafson drapes sheepskins over Hans Wegner wishbone chairs.

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Above: Chairs in Ted Muehling's SoHo shop; photo via Apartment Therapy.

Auskin Sheepskin Longwool Rug

Above: Auskin Sheepskin Longwool Rug; $69.95 at Sierra Trading.

Lisa Rennell Sheepskins

Above: Lisa Rennell Sheepskins are made of 100 percent organic wool with organic knit backing; available in three sizes, prices start at $185 for the small size (30 by 28 inches) at Beklina.

Reindeer Skin

Above: Reindeer Skin from managed herds in Lapland; £145 at Toast.

Faux Fur Throw

Above: Faux Fur Throw; currently on sale for $119 at West Elm.

Huset Gotland Sheepskin

Above: The Huset Gotland Sheepskin; $350 from Huset Shop.

Ludde Sheepskin Throw

Above: The Ludde Sheepskin Throw from Ikea is $39.99 (also available in white).