About Black Leather Tub Chairs

Attributes

• Sometimes called a Barrel or Captain’s Chair, the Tub Chair’s history comes from the Arts and Crafts and Art Deco periods. It boasts C-shaped, arched, all-in-one back and arms and typically sports four thin, straight legs or one curved “leg” mimicking an upside-down version of its signature, telltale back.

Uses

• Because of its comfortably curved backrest and understated elegance, the black leather tub chair is a mainstay of many upscale offices and executive homes. You will often find this casual seating alternative in reception areas, waiting rooms and home offices. An ergonomic swivel tub chair -- designed for added comfort -- makes a smart and stylish pick for someone who spends many hours a day sitting behind a desk.

  With a minimalistic and retro vibe, people who prefer sparse furnishings, clean lines and a nod to yesterday’s Art Deco flair use the tub chair as sitting room or library seating, bar stools and at the dining table. Add simplistic sparkle to black leather tub chairs with chrome light fixtures, candleholders and side tables. The stretched tub chair takes on the form of sleek, curvaceous sofas and loveseats.

Color

• Neutrals range from stark white to off-white and from light brown to jet-black. The job of neutral colored furniture is to blend effortlessly within a space. However, designers often refer to the color black in decor as sophisticated and artistic, promoting a sense of power, authority and creativity. Although tub chairs are available in any pattern and color under the sun, these dominant qualities make a black leather tub chair a prominent piece in any art-lover's design arrangement. Place two black tub chairs side by side across from a soft gray or off-white sofa in a gallery setting for maximum decorating muscle.

Leather

• Leather is durable, attractive and easy to clean, making it a wise seating choice in a busy home or office. The strong presence of leather lends itself well to masculine decor. The appeal of natural materials such as leather also suits the urban chic and modern country settings.

  Clean your leather tub chair as needed with mild soapy water and biannually wipe it down with a leather conditioner. Close blinds or curtains when nobody's home to keep the sun's UV rays from fading and damaging your furnishings. A top-quality black leather tub chair has enough style-staying power to pass down for generations to come.