Leather restaurant furniture conveys a natural sense of luxury and comfort, with seats that will cushion your diners whether for a light snack or over the course of a meal or banquet.
From the aesthetic appeal to the durability and comfort, leather restaurant furniture is an obvious first choice - but there are a few things you might want to think about when placing your order.
Here are our top tips for buying leather restaurant furniture.
1. Choose your colour
Leather furniture typically comes in a choice of black or brown, and the impact these colours will have is subtly different.
Black leather usually means opulence and high status - it's a sleek, minimalist tone for stylish establishments, whereas brown leather is often perceived as more 'friendly' and informal.
You may also want to consider American diner furniture in the traditional red and cream faux leather, for an iconic yet informal interior design scheme.
2. Keep it clean
There's no need to be concerned about buying natural leather furniture, as the protective wipe-clean polyurethane coating means any spills can be wiped away without staining.
Even if any dirt does get on to the upholstery, it's very difficult for most stains to show up at all on black leather, while on brown leather the natural patina of the fabric can be quite forgiving of dirt that would stand out on any other surface.
Avoid harsh chemicals, and test on a hidden area if you're not sure about a new cleaning fluid, but generally speaking mild detergents, diluted down, or even just plain warm water on a damp cloth should be enough to clean away light soiling.
3. Mix it up
Finally, remember that leather restaurant furniture offers much more than just sofas and armchairs, and different types of leather furniture will usually work well together in matching or even contrasting colours.
As such, you can choose straight-backed dining chairs for your main restaurant area, with comfy sofas for new arrivals to wait until their table is ready for them, or in your bar area if you cater for parties who just want to drink without buying food.
Finally, as always, invest in a few small leather stools or tub chairs - these versatile space-savers will add flexibility to your bar area's seating plan, without being too heavy or awkward to move when a large group needs an extra seat at their table.