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Are leather chairs worth it?
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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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Edward Wormley for Dunbar Y Back Captains Chairs - Rosewood + Leather + Cane
Located in Decatur, GA
Pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar Y Back Captains chairs, circa 1950s. Rare rosewood examples. All original finish on the sculpted and bentwood frames. Original cane is 100% complete...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Cane, Rosewood
Mario Bellini for Cassina Set of Six 'Cab' Chairs in Red Brown Leather
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Mario Bellini for Cassina, set of six 'cab' dining chairs, model '412', leather, plastic, Italy, design 1980 Beautiful set of 'Cab' dining chairs chairs in luxurious reddish brown le...
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Chairs
Materials
Leather
Pair of Folding Chairs by Kurt Culetto for Horgen Glarus, 1960s, Switzerland
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Leather Pair of Folding Chairs by Kurt Culetto for Horgen Glarus , 1960s, Switzerland
Measurements :
Height: 84 cm
Width: 59 cm
Depth: 55 cm
Seating height: 37 cm
Please do not he...
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Contemporary Chair 'FF Cantilever' Off-White Leather, Black steel
Located in Paris, IDF
Dining chair 'FF' Cantilever' designed by Ida L. Hildebrand for Friends & Founders
Dimensions:
H. 75 / W. 55 / D. 55 cm
H. 29.53" / W. 21.65" / D. 21.65"
Model shown on main pictur...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Organic Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather
Pair of Arne Norell Sirocco Easy Chairs, Rosewood and Leather
By Arne Norell
Located in Lutz, FL
Iconic Mid Century Modern Rosewood and Brown Leather ‘Sirocco’ Safari chair pair designed by Arne Norell, Sweden c.1960’s. Solid rosewood frames with interesting grain pattern and na...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molteni Pair of 'Monk' Dining Chairs in Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molteni, pair of 'Monk' dining chairs, walnut, patinated leather, Italy, 1974.
Pair of 'Monk' chairs by Italian designers Afra & Tobia Scarpa. The cognac lea...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut


