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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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Mario Bellini "CAB 412” Chairs for Cassina, Havana Leather, 1978, Set of 8
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Mario Bellini "CAB 412" dining chairs for Cassina, Havana brown leather, Italy, 1978, set of eight. The "CAB" is the world's first free-standing cowhide design chair, informed by th...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Chairs

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Leather

Monk Chair by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molteni, Italy, 1974
Located in Milano, IT
Presenting a singular 'Monk' chair, crafted by the esteemed Italian designer duo, Afra & Tobia Scarpa. Constructed with patinated Ash wood and adorned with thick, genuine saddle leat...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Susi & Ueli Berger Boxing Glove Chair by De Sede, Leather, Switzerland, 1970s
Located in Vienna, AT
An iconic sculptural seating object / chair / bean bag in the shape of an oversized boxing glove, designed in the 1970s by Swiss artists Susi and Ueli Berger. This remarkable piece w...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Leather

Pair of Vintage Le Corbusier Armchairs LC1 by Cassina
Located in Vilnius, LT
Pair of vintage LC1 chairs designed by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand, circa 1928. Base in chromed tubular steel, fur upholstery. Marked/engraved on the frame: L...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Set of six italian wood chairs leather seats by Afra e Tobia Scarpa, 1970s
Located in Nicolosi, IT
This set of six sculptural dining chairs is a stunning example of Italian modernist design from the 1970s. Designed by the renowned duo Afra and Tobia Scarpa, the chairs feature a di...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Leather, Wood

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

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