Dining Room Chairs Made of Leather

Tradtional Dining Room Chairs in Leather

• Traditional dining room chairs get a sleeker look when you select leather for the seats and backs. There is a full spectrum of colors to choose from. Reproductions or originals of period furniture, such as Queen Anne, Colonial, Hepplewhite and Sheraton, become very elegant and up-to-date in leather. Other traditional styles, such as Duncan Phyfe and Arts and Crafts, also take on a more sophisticated look with leather upholstery.

The Parsons Chair in Leather

• Transitional furniture, the combining of traditional styles with the elements of modern design, is prevalent in today's dining rooms. Most representative of this is the Parsons Chair, with its clean lines that go with almost any transitional mode dining room table. You can find them in black, brown, camel, tan, red, cream and white leather. Parsons Chairs are armless, with cushioned seat and back, and some versions have a cutout in the back and straight wooden legs.

Modern Leather Dining Room Chairs

• From the days of the Roman Empire, Italy has long been known for its fine leather. For the most sophisticated modern design, the world had long looked to Italy for its inspiration. Names like Roche Bobois, Missoni and Linea Italia are associated with the finest-quality leather furniture. Their dining room chairs are molded into shapes and either are totally bound with leather or have very linear metal legs or bases.

Taking Care of Your Leather Dining Room Chairs

• Leather is so popular because it is durable, luxurious and relatively easy to maintain. To keep it fresh and lush, simply dust the leather chairs when you dust your dining room table. You can also use a damp, soft cloth periodically. This will help keep the leather from drying out. Every six months or so, rub the leather of your dining room chairs with product specifically formulated to clean and rejuvenate leather.