What is the best leather for chairs?

The best leather for chairs is going to depend on your personal preference. While choosing the leather for a chair, try to think of what you want out of your chair. While pigmented leather is the most durable, aniline leather looks more natural and preserves the hide of the animal. Semi-aniline on the other hand is more durable than aniline leather and it maintains the natural look. On 1stDibs, you can find a wide variety of leather chairs.

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.

What color goes with red chairs?

The colors that go well with red chairs are golden yellows, rich browns and olive greens. There are also many other colors that work with red chairs including frosty grays to create an icy mix or violet blues if you're looking for more aesthetically pleasing and visually stimulating. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage chairs.

What is the purpose of the red and blue chair?

The purpose of the red and blue chair called the Red Blue chair is to provide both physical and spiritual comfort. Its creator, Gerrit Rietveld, believed that the colors and regularly positioned planes brought harmony to rooms. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Red Blue chairs.

What inspired the Red Blue Chair?

The Red Blue chair, designed by Gerrit Rietveld, was partially inspired by the chair designs of architect and designer Frank Lloyd Wright. It was also created in the hopes of designing a piece that would be simple to mass produce. Find a collection of Red Blue Chairs on 1stDibs.

What is the best leather office chair?

A good office chair should be comfortable with a high back, armrests and cushioned seating. Many leather office chairs can be called the best by different people depending on what appeals to them. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage leather office chairs.

Is leather good for dining chairs?

Whether leather is good for dining chairs is largely a matter of personal opinion. However, many people find leather to be easy to wipe clean and appreciate its texture and appearance. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of leather dining chairs.

Are leather dining chairs worth it?

Many furniture lovers feel that leather dining chairs are worth it. Due to its natural beauty, leather can elevate dining rooms and add interest to interior designs by bringing in a new texture. Leather is also fairly easy to wipe clean, and top-grain and full-grain upholstery often hold up well to the effects of frequent use. Keep in mind that other factors contribute to the overall quality of a chair, such as its frame materials and construction methods. On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of leather dining chairs.

What is the best leather recliner chair?

The best leather recliner chair will really be a matter of preference — what kind of recliner do you need? Keep size in mind, especially if you’re working with a small space. You’ll want to prioritize comfort and durability, too. 1stDibs offers a variety of leather recliner chairs.

Red Leather Chairs

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Green De Sede

Brown And Blue Leather

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Vilmos Huszar

Gerrit Rietveld Zeilmaker Version of Black Red and Blue Chair by Cassina

$7,663 / item

Gerrit Rietveld Zeilmaker Version of Black Red and Blue Chair by Cassina

By Cassina, Gerrit Rietveld

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Chair designed by Gerrit Rietveld in 1920. Relaunched in 2015. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. One of the versions of the iconic model dated 1918. The structure is in black-staine...

Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Gerrit Rietveld Zeilmaker Version of Black Red and Blue Chair by Cassina

$8,591 / item

Gerrit Rietveld Zeilmaker Version of Black Red and Blue Chair by Cassina

By Gerrit Rietveld, Cassina

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Initially dubbed slat chair, Rietveld only gave it the name red and blue in the 1950s following its chromatic evolution.

Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Gerrit Rietveld Zeilmaker Version of Black Red and Blue Chair by Cassina

$10,275 / item

Gerrit Rietveld Zeilmaker Version of Black Red and Blue Chair by Cassina

By Gerrit Rietveld, Cassina

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Initially dubbed slat chair, Rietveld only gave it the name red and blue in the 1950s following its chromatic evolution.

Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Gerrit Rietveld Zeilmaker Version of Black Red and Blue Chair by Cassina

$7,663 / item

Gerrit Rietveld Zeilmaker Version of Black Red and Blue Chair by Cassina

By Cassina, Gerrit Rietveld

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Chair designed by Gerrit Rietveld in 1920. Relaunched in 2015. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. One of the versions of the iconic model dated 1918. The structure is in black-sta...

Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

French Art Deco Mahogany Armchair with Red Leather Seat, Early 1900s

$1,650

French Art Deco Mahogany Armchair with Red Leather Seat, Early 1900s

Located in Queens, NY

French Art-Deco mahogany brass open back armchair with a red leather seat (matching side chair: 063799B)

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Chrome and Leather Savonarola Director's Chairs

$5,950 / set

1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Chrome and Leather Savonarola Director's Chairs

Located in Miami, FL

Pair of beautiful 1980s Italian chrome gold and red leather Savonarola director's chair in perfect conditions, with very minor fading and great timeless patina.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Armchairs

Materials

Bronze, Chrome

1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Chrome and Leather Savonarola Director's Chairs

$22,800 / set

1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Chrome and Leather Savonarola Director's Chairs

Located in Miami, FL

Set of eight beautiful 1980s Italian chrome gold and red leather Savonarola director's chair in perfect conditions, with very minor fading and great timeless patina.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Armchairs

Materials

Bronze, Chrome

Midcentury F510 Lounge Chair by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort, 1970s

$2,852

Midcentury F510 Lounge Chair by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort, 1970s

By Artifort, Geoffrey Harcourt

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

Very solid wooden frame with a large pivoting metal foot. The chair has high quality leather, color red. The leather is in good condition.

Category

Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Jetson Chair by Bruno Mathsson for DUX, 1960's Sweden

$3,287

Jetson Chair by Bruno Mathsson for DUX, 1960's Sweden

By Bruno Mathsson

Located in Lisboa, PT

The Jetson Chair, designed by Bruno Mathsson for DUX in the 1960s, is a true icon of Swedish mid-century modern design. This particular piece, featuring its original striking pink su...

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Large 18th Century English Mahogany Gainsborough Chair

$6,933

Large 18th Century English Mahogany Gainsborough Chair

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Large 18th Century English mahogany Gainsborough chair in red leather. Upholstered in patinated red leather, this handsome chair has a square back and seat with arm supports.

Category

Antique 18th Century English Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

1950s Carlo de Carli Lounge Chair in Burgundy Leatherette and Metal Feet

$5,400 / item

1950s Carlo de Carli Lounge Chair in Burgundy Leatherette and Metal Feet

By Carlo di Carli

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Carlo de Carli for Cassina, lounge chair, model 802, leatherette, nickel-plated metal, Italy, 1954 Carlo De Carli, a prominent Italian architect and designer, designed this elegant ...

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal, Nickel

1950s Carlo de Carli Lounge Chairs in Burgundy Leatherette and Metal Feet

$5,400 / item

1950s Carlo de Carli Lounge Chairs in Burgundy Leatherette and Metal Feet

By Carlo di Carli

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Carlo de Carli for Cassina, lounge chairs, model 802, leatherette, nickel-plated metal, Italy, 1954 Carlo De Carli, a prominent Italian architect and designer, designed this elegant...

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal, Nickel

Charles and Ray Eames DAX chair by Herman Miller, 70s

$1,489

Charles and Ray Eames DAX chair by Herman Miller, 70s

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Athens, Attiki

The fully upholstered DAX chair is part of the Eames plastic armchairs collection, first presented as part of a New York Moma competition. An iconic piece of design in a very rare ve...

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Børge Mogensen Model 2207 Leather Armchair

$2,420

Børge Mogensen Model 2207 Leather Armchair

By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen

Located in Puslinch, ON

Condition: Great Vintage Condition Dimensions: 27.25” L x 32” D x 30” H (17” SH) Description: A vintage red leather model 2207 chair by Borge Mogensen for Fredricia (tagged).

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

A Fine Pair Of 19th Century French Gothic Oak Open Arm Chairs, Reupholstered

$17,946 / set

A Fine Pair Of 19th Century French Gothic Oak Open Arm Chairs, Reupholstered

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

Blairman and Sons featured a single armchair in oak, like our pair, in their 2006 catalogue, Martin Levy commenting that the plain red leather upholstery on their chair might well ha...

Category

Antique 1840s French Gothic Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Original Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee Throne Armchair English Oxblood Oak Leather

$2,651

Original Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee Throne Armchair English Oxblood Oak Leather

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

A very good looking well made and decorative piece of art furniture, In the year in which Queen Elizbeth II became the longest serving monarch of the United Kingdom, I am pleased to ...

Category

Vintage 1970s English Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Pair of French Midcentury 1950s Black Lacquered Open Arm Chairs 'Scmit, Paris'

$21,000 / set

Pair of French Midcentury 1950s Black Lacquered Open Arm Chairs 'Scmit, Paris'

Located in Queens, NY

Pair of French midcentury (1950s) black lacquered open arm chair with red leather upholstered seat and square back (metal tag: SCHMIT, PARIS).

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Italian Mid-century TUONELA armchair by GIAMPIERO VITELLI & TITINA AMMANNATI

$4,158

Italian Mid-century TUONELA armchair by GIAMPIERO VITELLI & TITINA AMMANNATI

Located in Sofia, BG

Manufacturing label. Vintage Italian Red Leather Lounge Chair on Castors, 1970s A striking Italian modernist lounge chair, dating from the 1970s, featuring a bold sculptural silhou...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Wood

Set of Four Continental 19th Century Louis XVI Style Armchairs

$23,500 / set

Set of Four Continental 19th Century Louis XVI Style Armchairs

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A striking and complete set of four Continental 19th century Louis XVI style patinated wood and red leather armchairs. Each beautiful chair is raised by elegant circular tapered flut...

Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Louis XVI Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Miguel Fisac Toro Armchair / Authentic Mid-Century Modern

$41,500

Miguel Fisac Toro Armchair / Authentic Mid-Century Modern

By Miguel Fisac

Located in Zürich, CH

All parts are authentic, including the upholstery which is done in firm red vintage leather. The chair is in its original condition and has softly been restored.

Category

Vintage 1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Pair of Art Deco French Mustache Back Club Chairs in Red Leather

$5,498 / set

Pair of Art Deco French Mustache Back Club Chairs in Red Leather

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Separate seat cushions. Red leather trim around and studs all around their backs.

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

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Red Leather Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of red leather chairs available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique red leather chairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using animal skin, leather and wood. Find 389 antique and vintage red leather chairs at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 21 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. There are all kinds of red leather chairs available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. mid-century modern, Scandinavian Modern and Art Deco red leather chairs are consistently popular styles. Red leather chairs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Kaare Klint, Cassina and Rud Rasmussen are consistently popular.

How Much are Red Leather Chairs?

Prices for red leather chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, red leather chairs begin at $1 and can go as high as $138,493, while the average can fetch as much as $3,800.

Finding the Right Armchairs for You

Armchairs have run the gamut from prestige to ease and everything in between, and everyone has an antique or vintage armchair that they love.

Long before industrial mass production democratized seating, armchairs conveyed status and power.

In ancient Egypt, the commoners took stools, while in early Greece, ceremonial chairs of carved marble were designated for nobility. But the high-backed early thrones of yore, elevated and ornate, were merely grandiose iterations of today’s armchairs.

Modern-day armchairs, built with functionality and comfort in mind, are now central to tasks throughout your home. Formal dining armchairs support your guests at a table for a cheery feast, a good drafting chair with a deep seat is parked in front of an easel where you create art and, elsewhere, an ergonomic wonder of sorts positions you at the desk for your 9 to 5.

When placed under just the right lamp where you can lounge comfortably, both elbows resting on the padded supports on each side of you, an upholstered armchair — or a rattan armchair for your light-suffused sunroom — can be the sanctuary where you’ll read for hours.

If you’re in the mood for company, your velvet chesterfield armchair is a place to relax and be part of the conversation that swirls around you. Maybe the dialogue is about the beloved Papa Bear chair, a mid-century modern masterpiece from Danish carpenter and furniture maker Hans Wegner, and the wingback’s strong association with the concept of cozying up by the fireplace, which we can trace back to its origins in 1600s-era England, when the seat’s distinctive arm protrusions protected the sitter from the heat of the period’s large fireplaces.

If the fireside armchair chat involves spirited comparisons, your companions will likely probe the merits of antique and vintage armchairs such as Queen Anne armchairs, Victorian armchairs or even Louis XVI armchairs, as well as the pros and cons of restoration versus conservation.

Everyone seems to have a favorite armchair and most people will be all too willing to talk about their beloved design. Whether that’s the unique Favela chair by Brazilian sibling furniture designers Fernando and Humberto Campana, who repurposed everyday objects to provocative effect; or Marcel Breuer’s futuristic tubular metal Wassily lounge chair; the functionality-first LC series from Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier and Pierre Jeanneret; or the Eames lounge chair of the mid-1950s created by Charles and Ray Eames, there is an iconic armchair for everyone and every purpose. Find yours on 1stDibs right now.

Questions About Red Leather Chairs

What is the best leather for chairs?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
The best leather for chairs is going to depend on your personal preference. While choosing the leather for a chair, try to think of what you want out of your chair. While pigmented leather is the most durable, aniline leather looks more natural and preserves the hide of the animal. Semi-aniline on the other hand is more durable than aniline leather and it maintains the natural look. On 1stDibs, you can find a wide variety of leather chairs.
Are leather chairs worth it?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertOctober 30, 2024
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.
What color goes with red chairs?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
The colors that go well with red chairs are golden yellows, rich browns and olive greens. There are also many other colors that work with red chairs including frosty grays to create an icy mix or violet blues if you're looking for more aesthetically pleasing and visually stimulating. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage chairs.
What is the purpose of the red and blue chair?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
The purpose of the red and blue chair called the Red Blue chair is to provide both physical and spiritual comfort. Its creator, Gerrit Rietveld, believed that the colors and regularly positioned planes brought harmony to rooms. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Red Blue chairs.
What inspired the Red Blue Chair?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
The Red Blue chair, designed by Gerrit Rietveld, was partially inspired by the chair designs of architect and designer Frank Lloyd Wright. It was also created in the hopes of designing a piece that would be simple to mass produce. Find a collection of Red Blue Chairs on 1stDibs.
What is the best leather office chair?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
A good office chair should be comfortable with a high back, armrests and cushioned seating. Many leather office chairs can be called the best by different people depending on what appeals to them. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage leather office chairs.
Is leather good for dining chairs?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
Whether leather is good for dining chairs is largely a matter of personal opinion. However, many people find leather to be easy to wipe clean and appreciate its texture and appearance. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of leather dining chairs.
Are leather dining chairs worth it?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024
Many furniture lovers feel that leather dining chairs are worth it. Due to its natural beauty, leather can elevate dining rooms and add interest to interior designs by bringing in a new texture. Leather is also fairly easy to wipe clean, and top-grain and full-grain upholstery often hold up well to the effects of frequent use. Keep in mind that other factors contribute to the overall quality of a chair, such as its frame materials and construction methods. On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of leather dining chairs.
What is the best leather recliner chair?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
The best leather recliner chair will really be a matter of preference — what kind of recliner do you need? Keep size in mind, especially if you’re working with a small space. You’ll want to prioritize comfort and durability, too. 1stDibs offers a variety of leather recliner chairs.

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