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Are leather chairs worth it?
Many people believe that leather chairs are worth it. Whether you're looking for accent chairs for a seating area, dining chairs to pair with your dining room table or an office chair to place at your desk, leather chairs can add to the overall visual appeal of a room, thanks to their texture. Leather is also fairly easy to wipe clean, and high-quality types, such as full-grain and top-grain leather, can stand the test of time. However, there are plenty of alternatives to leather upholstery available. Considering durability, comfort, appearance and maintenance requirements, as well as your budget, will help you select the right chair for any space. Explore a large collection of leather chairs on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertOctober 30, 2024
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Ledermann Beige Leather Chair by Enrico Pellizzoni
Located in Milan, IT
The Ledermann Chair blends elegance and comfort with its refined design and conical wooden legs. The padded seat is upholstered in premium fabric, with a luxurious leather option ava...
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2010s Italian Chairs

Materials

Leather

Mogens Koch Wingback Chair
Located in Bantam, CT
Rare Wingback Lounge Chair designed by Danish architect Mogens Koch. Upholstered in linen with leather piping. Designer – Mogens Koch Materials – Oak, linen, leather Origin – Denmar...
Category

20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Linen, Oak

Mies van der Rohe, MR10 chair, Thonet, 1970s
Located in Uppsala, SE
Ludwig Mies van der Rohe's very legendary chair, model MR10 (today renamed S 533), designed in 1927, a few years before he was nominated as the director of the world famous Bauhaus s...
Category

Vintage 1930s Austrian Bauhaus Chairs

Materials

Steel

Vintage German S33 Cantilever Leather Chairs by Mart Stam for Thonet, Set of 8
Located in Hamburg, DE
The Thonet S33 is a classic Bauhaus tubular steel furniture from the pen of Mart Stam. A simple and timeless Bauhaus design, originally from the 20s. Due t...
Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Strut Aluminium Chair with Leather Seating Pad
Located in Istanbul, 34
Strut seamlessly blends industrial strength with refined elegance. Inspired by aluminum angle profiles, this design evokes the balanced and solid stance of architectural structures. ...
Category

2010s Turkish Industrial Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Midcentury Knoll Barcelona Chair in Special Order Stainless Steel
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Authentic Midcentury Modern Barcelona Chair by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll – Premium Stainless Steel Version Offered for sale is an iconic Barcelona Chair, designed by Ludwig Mies ...
Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

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