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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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Art Deco Antique Club Armchair Fauteuil Leather Skai & Studs French, circa 1920
Located in Labrit, Landes
Club chair in patinated brown leather and skai seat cushion, circa 1920 A club chair dating from the 1920s, featuring a high, rounded, scalloped backrest that extends into wrapped, ...
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Vintage 1920s French Armchairs

Materials

Copper

Set of Eight Mid Century Modern Bumerang Chairs, Rust Velvet, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
The “Bumerang Chair” is a characteristic piece of furniture from the Polish People’s Republic (PRL) era. Its name comes from the distinctive shape of the backrest, resembling a boome...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Textile, Wool, Beech

Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Set of Six Armchairs in Oak & Cognac Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Stolefabrik, set of six dining chairs, oak, leather, brass, Denmark, 1964 These dining chairs remind of the classical foldable 'director-chairs', yet t...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Modern Bumerang Chair, Rust Velvet, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
The “Bumerang Chair” is a characteristic piece of furniture from the Polish People’s Republic (PRL) era. Its name comes from the distinctive shape of the backrest, resembling a boome...
Category

20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Textile, Wool, Beech

Frits Henningsen Art Deco Cuban Mahogany Armchair c.1933
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Frits Henningsen Art Deco Cuban Mahogany Armchair c.1933.
Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Ilana Goor Handwrought Metal and Leather Dining Chairs - Set of 4
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Substantial set of 4 iron and leather dining chairs by Ilana Goor. This set is substantial, and unique. Israeli artist Ilana Goor works with crude, strong and rough materials suc...
Category

20th Century Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

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