For many of us our homes are combining or merging with our workplaces more than ever before. The balance shift and increased flexibility in our working lives also comes with some interesting challenges, especially when working from home. One of the positive challenges is the freedom to create a home office or work environment that best suits our needs. Comfort is crucial. And this where selecting aniline or semi aniline leather upholstery can really help – the buttery, soft feel of these leathers and their ability to readily adjust to ambient temperature and humidity helps them stand alone as a material of distinction.

With a beautiful selection of both aniline and semi-aniline leathers, James Stewart makes it easy for you to find the perfect chair for the office at home. Sophisticated lines and luxurious appointments of classic British furniture, the Mason and Stewart executive chairs are made using aniline leather – the most luxurious leather, known for its warm, inviting feel, depth of colour finish and soft touch.

At James Stewart we like to call this the “bomber jacket” effect. Much like a beloved leather bomber jacket or leather trench coat, they are more than a fashion statement these aniline leathers will reveal their timeless character over the course of many years. Some executive chair styles are more suited to a leather that has a slightly more even colour texture and less character markings

Styles such as the Manning executive chair, in Isadora ocean are the perfect application for semi-aniline leather. This is also a top grain leather produced with the same method of aniline dyeing by hand but with one more step in the process added – a light coat of pigment is applied by hand wipe or hand-spray. Semi-aniline leather retains the special aniline aesthetic appearance with a little extra protection.

Inspired by classic car upholstery, the Memento aniline upholstered Reed office chair is perfect for those who like to aim high and work fast. Its charm lies in the channeling seat design and the natural textural qualities that aniline leathers provide. For those who are little sportier!

True classic in its bucket seat design the Mason executive office chair evokes sophisticated comfort and luxury with a soft butter aniline finish leather. The Casanova aniline leather is perfect for those who want to see the natural beauty of leather with all its colour and character on show.

All products and leathers described are readily available in James Stewart signature stock program. If you love the characteristic comfort and richness of aniline dyed leathers aging and patina over time, then you are a Bomber jacket.

If you love the rich colour of aniline leather but at heart prefer a little more colour consistency and added protection, then semi aniline may be suited to your office needs, we call that the Blazer.

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Finding the Luxury of Leather for your Home Office