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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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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...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Cane, Rosewood

Mario Bellini for Cassina Set of Six 'Cab' Chairs in Red Brown Leather
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...
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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...
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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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Organic Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather

Pair of Arne Norell Sirocco Easy Chairs, Rosewood and Leather
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...
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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...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

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