Leather office chairs gather our bonded leather executive, visitor and conference seating in one place. It is our most formal upholstery and the simplest to keep looking clean, so boardrooms still favour it. These chairs suit Irish offices, meeting rooms and reception areas where first impressions count and furniture needs to stay presentable.
Two clear advantages
- Easy cleaning: spills come off with a quick wipe, which matters where visitors are served drinks, and it is a big part of why leather holds up so well in reception and meeting areas.
- Instant formality: leather looks serious and polished in a way fabric rarely does, helpful where furniture helps shape how a business comes across.
Two drawbacks to weigh
- It does not breathe: across a long, warm working day it becomes uncomfortable, and that is the main reason mesh now dominates desk seating.
- Wear shows: rather than ageing evenly, leather marks where arms and backs rub most, so heavy use becomes visible over time.
Where to use leather
Leather is at its best in rooms used in short bursts: meetings, interviews and client visits. Private offices suit leather executive chairs, while meeting rooms call for leather visitor and conference chairs.
Leather or something else
If a room is used for both meetings and desk work, think about who sits there longest. Leather suits the visitor who stays for half an hour. If a person will sit at a desk all day, mesh office chairs or fabric office chairs are the better choice, with more adjustment for long hours. A mix often works best: leather for the visitor chairs, mesh or fabric behind the desk.
If you cannot see the leather chair you have in mind, call 01 816 6600 and we will try to find it.
