Leather for dining chairs
Seat pads or a full wrap? It changes how much you need. Six drop-in seat pads can come from one hide; fully covered chairs take 12–18 sq ft each. In stock and shipped from New York.
How much you need
Planning ranges by chair type
- Drop-in seat pad, each4-6 sq ft
- Set of 4 seat pads16-24 sq ft · 1 hide
- Set of 6 seat pads24-36 sq ft · 1 hide
- Full-cover side chair, each12-18 sq ft
- Set of 6 full-cover chairs72-108 sq ft · 2-3 hides
- Bar stool, seat only5-8 sq ft
Drop-in pads are cheap on leather. Fully covered chairs with backs, skirts and welting are not. Measure one seat, add 15% for the wrap and staple pull underneath, then multiply by the set.
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Four upholstery lines
Best-selling hide
Distressed Cowhide
Our best-selling upholstery hide. A waxed pull-up finish that arrives with a broken-in look.
1.0–1.2 mm (~3 oz) · waxed protective finish · ~45 sq ft$299.99 per hideShop Distressed →
Classic Cowhide
Corrected grain with a fine, even pebble and a full aniline finish. Our most affordable upholstery hide.
1.0–1.2 mm (~3 oz) · corrected, fine pebble grain · full aniline · ~45 sq ft$219.99 per hideShop Classic →
Premium Upholstery Cowhide
Full grain with a natural pebble and a full aniline finish. The thickest of the four.
1.3–1.5 mm (~4 oz) · full grain, natural pebble · full aniline · ~50 sq ft$299.99 per hideShop Premium →
Antique Distressed Cowhide
A waxed distressed hide, a little thicker and larger than our Distressed.
1.2–1.4 mm (~3–4 oz) · waxed protective finish · ~50 sq ft$299.99 per hideShop Antique Distressed →
Distressed Cowhide
Our best-selling upholstery hide. A waxed pull-up finish that arrives with a broken-in look.
1.0–1.2 mm (~3 oz) · waxed protective finish · ~45 sq ft$299.99 per hideShop Distressed →
Classic Cowhide
Corrected grain with a fine, even pebble and a full aniline finish. Our most affordable upholstery hide.
1.0–1.2 mm (~3 oz) · corrected, fine pebble grain · full aniline · ~45 sq ft$219.99 per hideShop Classic →
Premium Upholstery Cowhide
Full grain with a natural pebble and a full aniline finish. The thickest of the four.
1.3–1.5 mm (~4 oz) · full grain, natural pebble · full aniline · ~50 sq ft$299.99 per hideShop Premium →
Antique Distressed Cowhide
A waxed distressed hide, a little thicker and larger than our Distressed.
1.2–1.4 mm (~3–4 oz) · waxed protective finish · ~50 sq ft$299.99 per hideShop Antique Distressed →
All four are chrome-tanned upholstery hides of about 45–50 sq ft. Not sure which to choose? The swatch ring has every one.
Hides for dining chairs
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What you are buying
- FormatWhole hide, uncut, in a natural irregular shape. About 45 sq ft (Classic, Distressed) or 50 sq ft (Premium, Antique Distressed).
- Thickness1.0–1.2 mm (Classic, Distressed), 1.2–1.4 mm (Antique Distressed), 1.3–1.5 mm (Premium)
- TannageChrome tanned
- FinishFull aniline (Classic, Premium) or waxed protective (Distressed, Antique Distressed)
- Cutting allowanceAdd 15% per seat for the wrap and staple pull under the frame
- Dye lotsCut a whole set from one hide where you can so the color reads the same down the table
- ShippingIn stock and shipped from New York, rolled and boxed. Free shipping within the US.
Doing a dining room, a restaurant, or a run of the same seat?Bulk pricing on qualifying hide orders, net terms for approved trade accounts, custom die cuts for repeat seat pads, and NYC sourcing appointments if you want to pull hides in person.
Bulk pricingCustom die cutsQuestions
Before you order
How many chairs does one hide cover?
It depends on seat pads or a full wrap. Drop-in seat pads take 4–6 sq ft each, so one hide (about 45 sq ft) covers a set of six. Fully covered chairs with backs and skirts take 12–18 sq ft each, so plan one hide for every two to three chairs. Larger chairs can take a hide each.
How thick are your upholstery hides?
Between 1.0 and 1.5 mm (3–4 oz). Classic and Distressed are 1.0–1.2 mm, Antique Distressed is 1.2–1.4 mm, and Premium is the thickest at 1.3–1.5 mm.
What is the difference between Classic and Premium?
Classic is a corrected grain with a fine, even pebble, 1.0–1.2 mm and about 45 sq ft. Premium is full grain with a natural pebble, thicker at 1.3–1.5 mm and about 50 sq ft. Both have a full aniline finish.
Can I cut a whole set from one hide?
For seat pads, usually yes. A hide is an irregular shape, so lay all the pads out before cutting and keep them off the belly edges where the leather is looser.
Can I see and feel it first?
Order the swatch ring. Every upholstery-grade whole hide article is on it, with a QR code on each tag so you can reorder the exact one from your phone.
Do you supply restaurants and hospitality projects?
Yes. Bulk pricing on qualifying hide orders, net terms for approved trade accounts, and custom die cuts if you are running the same seat pad repeatedly.