USA: American Furniture Manufacturers Association: Texture: The Magic Touch
Chenilles, washed velvets, boucles, faux animal prints, naturals like bamboo, distressed wood and iron, multi-toned and painted finishes, and veneers: they're all about texture for the hand and eye. No question, we're patterning our lifestyles with plenty of soft textures to snuggle into and interesting finishes to catch the eye.