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When it comes to office chairs, the first thing may people think of are the classic leather executive office chairs.  And, for class, quality, and durability, few materials equal leather.  But, purchasing an office chair made of low quality leather is asking for significant problems. With our guide to leather, you will have the information you need to pick the best leather for your office chair needs. 

Before you read this guide, decide what it is you want out of your leather chair.  Would you like it to be the softest thing you have ever sat on, though you won’t be sitting on it frequently?  Or would you rather it be able to survive five office moves and every day sitting?  If you know what you want out of your leather office chair, it will be easy to pick the pest leather for your needs. 
That being said, read on to find the best choice of leather for your leather office chair. 

There are two main classifications of leather, split grain and top grain.   Split-grain. Leather taken from any of the lower surfaces of an animal are called spilt-grain leathers, and they are much less durable.  Only the cheapest office chairs should be made of split-grain, and even then, you get what you pay for.  Top grain.  Top grain leathers are leathers taken from the outer surface of the hide, and are the most desirable.  All but the least expensive of office chairs should be made of top-grain leather. 

Since most office chairs deal with top-grain leather, we will focus on the different ways top-grain leather is classified. 

Aniline (or pure aniline, full aniline) leather is that which has been soaked in aniline dye but otherwise untreated.  Aniline is reserved for the top-quality leathers, as the resulting product has to be buttery soft without additional treatment.  This leather is great if office chair quality and feel are more important to you than durability and affordability.

Semi-aniline (protected aniline) leathers are just like what they sound, aniline leathers with a small amount of surface or color treatment.  These leathers are a bit more protected against fading and stains but are usually less soft.  They can be waxed or corrected slightly, and are a good middle option if a soft “hand” or feel is desired for your office chair, but not at the cost of durability or affordability. 
Finally, pigmented leathers are those that have been fully treated with surface dyes.  Usually, pigmented leathers are lesser grade and much less soft, but they are, conversely, more resistant to wear and tear in addition to being more affordable.  Pigmented leathers can be embossed to create patterns, waxed, or colored for a variety of effects.  Pigmented leather office chairs can be great, durable options that compliment your office décor.

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