Sink deep into a plush leather lounge chair in the public library or nestle a smaller version into the corner library of your flat – either way, the ultimate sensation to partner a good read is the good quality feel of leather (or high class leather alternative for our vegetarian furniture crowd). In this week’s round-up of Leather Library Lounges, we’ve added color, included texture, and thrown in high class to inspire a modern reading corner anywhere you like it.

From the Sleek and Simple to the Lavish and Large, the Leather Lounge Chairs Come in all Shapes and Sizes

1. Lincoln
DESIGNER: Kirt Martin
MANUFACTURER: Turnstone for Steelcase
PRICE: $927
Dimensions: 34.5″H x 33″W x 32″D

The classic style of the Lincoln lounge seat by Turnstone takes refined leather to a new level. With its clean lines and a tailored appearance, the Lincoln fits nicely into both contemporary or traditional settings. This elegantly designed all leather chair sits atop aluminum post legs, providing its guests with a refined style and unparalleled comfort.

2. Belle
DESIGNER: Tom McHugh
MANUFACTURER: Keilhauer
PRICE: $3,002
Dimensions: 31.5″W x 29″D x 32″H

This contemporary design by Tom McHugh combines leather, wood and metal together to form a luxurious, yet sweetly refined lounge chair with the optional matching ottoman. With a waterfowl feather back cushion as well, Keilhauer goes above and beyond the call of duty by GREENGUARD certifying the lounge chair to top it off.

3. Daya
MANUFACTURER: Bontempi Casa
PRICE: $3,811
Dimensions: 35.5″H x 87″W x 41.7″D

Liven up your lounge area in smooth and supple black and white. The eco-leather seat and back cushions of this Daya Armchair are removable, manufactured with a cold foam polyurethane inside for maximum relaxation, and its metal frame built in Italy to stand the test of time.

4. Barcelona
DESIGNER: Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
MANUFACTURER: Knoll
PRICE: $4,500- 7,183
Dimensions: 30.25″H x 29.5″W x 30″D

Ludwig Mies van der Rohe made this chair initially for the German Pavilion at the 1929 Barcelona Exposition. Known positively around the world as a classic, mid-century modern design that is replicated to no end, the signature quality and original specifications of the real Barcelona chair have belonged to Knoll since 1953.

5. Pantone
MANUFACTURER: SIF Technology
PRICE: Available upon request; special order
Dimensions: n/a

Who knew that SIF Technology could transform the comfort of a leather lounge chair into a palette of Pantone colors? Back in 2009 we saw this Pantone Chair come to life in a post we did during the NeoCon show. Just two years later, the special imaging technology that SIF is able to achieve with leather has continued to receive, well, colorful praise.

6. Magnolia
DESIGNER: Jacco Bregonje
MANUFACTURER: Artifort
PRICE: $3,500- 3,730; two leather options
Dimensions: 29.1″H x 32.3″W x 34″D

Take your lobby or library to a comfortable modern place with the Magnolia Chair by the Milan-based designer, Jacco Bregonje, for Artifort. Notorious for their wide selection of fabric designs and leather to match any interior color scheme, the Magnolia combines the organic shell seat with foam lining atop a stainless steel base to produce a small haven for reading (or napping).

7. Stella
MANUFACTURER: Blu Dot
PRICE: $799
Dimensions: 28″H x 28.5″W x 28″D

Designed for residential or contract use, the luxury and almost-Barcelona chair vibe of this Stella Lounge chair looks and feels so much like leather we couldn’t resist its inclusion. The super durable leather alternative seat with its gentle curve rests gently on stainless steel legs and is available in dark brown, white and black.

8. Umoresca
MANUFACTURER: Kler
PRICE: Available upon request
Dimensions: 36.2″ x 126 x 92

In a wide selection of colors and designs (that include 100 different leather options), Kler works with you to create the perfect lounge seat filled with polystyrene granulate and foam. Like a classy bean bag of sorts – which I remember loving during library study sessions back in elementary – these offer comfort, versatility and a playful component to your library studying.

9. Wassily
DESIGNER: Marcel Breuer
MANUFACTURER: Knoll
PRICE: $2,100
Dimensions: 28.35″H x 31″W x 26″D

Designed with a bicycle in mind and named after his contemporary, Wassily Kandinsky, designer Marcel Breuer was only an apprentice in 1925 when the first tubular chair was constructed. Now available in thick cowhide leather and super strong Spinneybeck belting leather in dozens of colors, the polished chrome finish of the steel tubing remains as fresh as it did almost a century ago.

10. Kalos Apta
DESIGNER: Antonio Citterio
MANUFACTURER: B&B Italia
PRICE: Available upon request
Dimensions: 30-3/8″W x 34-5/8″H x 41-3/8″D

Choose between leather or fabric upholstery for this funky version of a classic easy chair designed by Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia. The footrest to match comes in your choice of two different heights and the feet of each piece are made from solid wood in wenge, a brushed light or black oak, or in a grey or brown oak.

Hope you enjoyed our roundup of the Top Ten Leather Library Lounges!

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