Handcrafted leather furniture, cut and finished by hand in India

Leather is one of the few materials in a home that looks better after a few years of use than it did on day one. That's worth knowing before you buy, because it means the quality of the hide matters more than almost anything else about the piece.

Everything in this collection is made from genuine leather or suede by leather artisans in India. Each piece is designed, hand-cut, and finished in collaboration with Three Sixty, and it reaches you direct from the maker instead of through a showroom. The range is compact: dining chairs, side tables, a stool, round mirrors and cushions. The colours are mostly cognac, tan, brown and olive, so you can add one piece to a room and it won't fight with what's already there.

What buff leather with a waxy finish is like

The dining chairs and side tables use buff leather with a waxy finish, paired with antique gold frames. The wax is the part you notice first. It gives the surface a slightly oily, matte look instead of a plastic sheen, and it's forgiving. Small scratches and scuffs tend to blend in, and the colour deepens over time where hands and elbows rub against it.

Natural hide varies. Expect small differences in grain and shade from one piece to the next, and don't be surprised if yours doesn't match the photo exactly. That comes with using real leather.

Leather dining chairs

There are three designs in the range: Corso, Ren and Dex. Check the seat height and dimensions on each product page before you hold them up against your table.

Colour is the bigger decision. Cognac sits close to the tone of oak and walnut, so it's the easy choice if your table is a mid-brown wood. Olive is the better pick if the room already has a lot of brown in it and you want something to break it up. On a pale or painted table, either works.

Leather is also a practical choice around food. Spills sit on the surface for a moment before they soak in, which gives you time to wipe them off. If you're buying four or six chairs, that adds up. You can see the full range in our dining chairs collection.

Leather side tables and nesting sets

The Fenn is a tray side table in a crocodile-style print, available in tan, olive and burgundy. It's a small piece, and the print gives a plain corner next to a sofa something to look at.

If you'd rather have flexibility, the Caden is a set of three nesting tables, and the Ahal is a set of two. Nesting sets suit living rooms where you only need a surface sometimes. Pull one out for a drink, then slide it back under the others when someone needs the floor space. Every leather side table in the range is handcrafted, and you can see them together on the side tables page.

The Ludo waxy leather stool, in olive, sits a little outside the tables. It works as extra seating when people come over, and it also serves as a small table next to an armchair.

Leather round mirrors

There are two designs. The Ibis comes in olive or cognac, and the Rosso is in tan. Both are round mirrors finished in leather.

A leather round mirror is a good way to bring the material into a room that has no space for another chair. Hang one above a console in the hallway, or on the wall beside the dining table where it picks up the colour of the chairs. A round shape also softens a wall full of straight lines, like shelves, door frames and picture edges. The full range is on the wall mirrors page.

Leather cushions

Cushions are the cheapest way to find out whether you like living with leather. The Cru is a plain leather cushion in tan or brown. The Juno is a hair-on-hide cushion in gold or silver, which means the hair is left on the hide, so it has a texture and a bit of shimmer you won't get from smooth leather. The Lev is a split suede cushion in tan or light green at £69, and split suede is cut from the inner layer of the hide, which makes it soft to touch.

Put one or two leather cushions on a fabric sofa and see how it feels after a few weeks. If you like it, a chair or a stool is an easy next step. Browse the leather cushions collection to compare the three.

Looking after leather furniture

Keep leather away from radiators and direct sun, since heat dries it out and sunlight fades it. Wipe it with a slightly damp cloth, and don't soak it. If it starts to look dry after a year or two, a leather conditioner used sparingly will help. Waxy finishes don't need much, and the marks they pick up are usually part of how the piece ages. Check the care notes on each product page for anything specific to that piece.

Why buy leather furniture from FableRoom

FableRoom is a certified B Corp, which means an outside body has assessed how we treat the people who make our products and what impact we have on the environment. The workshops we work with are audited to Sedex and SMETA standards, which check working conditions on the ground. Our rugs are made by GoodWeave-certified weavers.

We buy straight from the makers and sell straight to you, so there's no wholesaler or showroom adding its cut. That's why a leather dining chair starts at affordable prices, and why comparable pieces at other retailers cost a few hundred pounds more. 

FAQs

How long does leather furniture last?
With basic care, good leather furniture lasts many years, often decades. The hide quality and how much use it gets make the biggest difference.

Are leather dining chairs a good idea?
They are, especially in a busy kitchen or dining room, because spills wipe off and the seats hold up to daily use. They can feel cool to sit on in a cold room, but they warm up quickly.

How can you tell if furniture is real leather?
Real leather has an uneven grain with tiny pores and slight differences across the surface, and it smells like leather instead of plastic. The cut edge looks fibrous, not like a smooth layer of fabric or foam.

How often should you condition leather furniture?
Once or twice a year is usually enough, or when the leather starts to look dry. Waxy finishes need less, so check the care notes on the product page.

What is the difference between leather and suede?
Leather uses the smooth outer side of the hide, while suede comes from the softer inner layer and has a brushed, velvety surface. Suede feels softer but marks more easily, like the split suede Lev cushion.