For the colors, I like the whiskey best for contrast. Will there be a rug? Also, is this intended to be a desk chair or a side chair? If desk, make sure the height, width, etc. work for sitting at the desk.

It will be side chair.

Thinking of a this rug or something similar.

Picture didn't show up the first time. Thinking of this rug or similar.

I vote whiskey or ebony.

I love Abalone, I used it too!

In this context the ebony works best.

J Design Group
225 Malaga Ave
Coral Gables, FL 33134
Ph: 305-444-4611
https://www.JDesignGroup.com

I like the ebony as well.

I would definitely agree that the ebony is the best fit.

Luxe Design Studios - Interior design

2151 E Commercial Blvd #304
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308

(305) 851-2020

https://www.luxedesignstudios.com/

ebony! goes the best w/the wall color.

The rug is in place. Desk (swatch in the window) will go where blue tape is located. The desk chair is just there for sizing and may not be the actual desk chair used. The leather acent chair will go where the two swatches are.

Ebony seemed to be the previous winner. Anyone think differently with the rug in place now?

The desk is on the way, but I haven't ordered the chair yet.

whatever the left one is.

Thanks Beth.

Distessed Ebony on left. Antique Whiskey on the right.

Ebony

The Ebony really grabs my eye in your rug - 2 sample picture. the brown looks so much like the flooring I find myself thinking it's too much brown.

The Distressed Ebony (dark gray color) has been ordered. It's custom so about 2 months out. I'll post pictures when the room is all set. Thanks everyone.

Oh for anyone color shopping, I thought I'd help clear something up as it was a big issue for me:

The original pictures are with a Restoration Hardware leather sample called Antique Ebony not Distressed Ebony. After multiple sample reviews at RH, it looks like my sample may have been mislabeled. Both samples looked the same, but other Antique samples as well as one of RH's larger color books were definitely more brownish/black. Distressed was more Grayish/Black (like the samples in this post).

Essentially, that Antique sample pictured in the original post was probably really a Distressed sample. The pictures with the rug are the actual Distressed sample. Both are pictured below and again, the store samples of Antique looked completely different than either of these, but the Distressed sample matched them both within reasonable dye lot differences.

None of these pictures in this post represent what Antique Ebony looked like in other samples. If you like these photos...check out Distressed Ebony not Antique.

Distressed is what I ordered and is a less expensive color that is very similar to the Berkshire Pewter leather. Both are matte and show scratches easily.

Antique Ebony seemed more glossy and less prone to the scratches if you like that style better. But again, it is a little more brown than gray.

Love the idea of light brown desk with a rich dark leather.

Finally finished. Just in time to move. At least we can enjoy it for two months and will look good at showings.

Distressed Ebony Churchill Chair from Restoration Hardware.

And St. James desk and bath cabinet in antique coffee. Also form RH.

Bath cabinet made a nicer display case than the bookshelf.