In terms of office furniture, leather is often considered the highest quality. It has many traits that make it ideal for the office environment. For generations, businesses have been decorating their buildings with leather office furniture. Today with all the styles of leather chairs available, people with virtually any interior design scheme can take advantage of this versatile material.
Built to Last
Across all leather products, its top feature is probably its durability. If well maintained (and even if it’s not well maintained), leather can last for years and years. There may well be a leather armchair in your family that was passed down through generations. Leather simply lasts for a long time, making leather chairs a worthy investment for a company’s furnishing needs.
Cleans Up Well
Speaking of maintenance, leather is much easier to clean than fabric furniture. Often, it requires no more than a wipe with a damp paper towel to clean off dirt, food crumbs, and drink spills. Fabric can be much harder to care for in that respect. Crumbs often have to be vacuumed out rather than brushed off, and some stains may be altogether impossible to remove. Because of leather’s naturally dirt-repelling surface, leather chairs will look newer for longer, showing less wear over the course of their lives.
Easy on the Eyes
The smoothness of leather creates a mild to bright sheen that can bring the material to life, whether you have a warm-toned brown or a chic black chair. From car commercials to the wine in your glass, this sheen is associated with luxury. In comparison, fabric and mesh furniture may seem a bit dull on the eyes as they generally lack this ability to reflect light.
Staple of the Home Office
People who work from home generally do not have visiting clients that they have to impress. However, many home workers still invest in a leather office chair for its comfort and character. Leather office chairs often have thick cushioning and even a good deal of lumbar support. Also, nothing says “Let’s get to work!” like the right chair. It can be difficult to concentrate on work when you are in a space that you normally use to relax. By styling a home office like a professional work station, home office workers can better help themselves to focus and work productively on projects and assignments.

President at Office Chairs Unlimited – I have been in the furniture industry for over 20 years, and I’m an expert (just ask me) on all things furniture. I know a thing or two because I’ve seen a thing or two.