20 Best Modern Leather Desk Chairs You’ll Love

Lifestyle expert, journalist and interior design blogger Candie Anderson of candieanderson.com has the scoop on 20 of the best modern leather desk chairs in the top interior design styles and trends.

 

I’ve been dreaming of redecorating my home office! Over the last few months, I have fallen more in love with gorgeous black desks, especially this marble top desk from Williams Sonoma. I can envision just how amazing my desk will look in my temporary makeshift home office, the only problem is I’d have to trade my classic upholstered desk chair for a new model! This weekend I started perusing a few of my favorite retailers online and stumbled on quite a few gorgeous modern leather desk chairs that will not only look perfect with a fabulous modern desk but will look amazing paired with a rustic, traditional, or contemporary desk!

Whether you’re working from home or taking a class, you know how important it is to be comfortable when sitting at a desk or at a kitchen table working! If you’re searching for the perfect desk chair for your home office, you’re in luck! Today, I’m excited to share 20 of the most gorgeous and absolute best modern leather desk chairs in a variety of styles and price ranges. I hope you love them as much as I do!

 

Brown Modern Leather Desk Chairs

This fab mid-20th century inspired Pottery Barn Nash Leather Swivel Desk Chair has long been a favorite! I love the “deeply cushioned” seat and the fact that it has rollers. Desk chairs with rollers are an absolute must, especially when working at a large executive desk! Another great thing about this beautiful modern desk chair is that you can customize it in the color leather of your choice, and you can also customize whether you’d like the base finished in bronze or in polished nickel.

 

With curved furniture as popular as ever for 2022, you can’t go wrong with this popular barrel back Pottery Barn Reeves Leather Swivel Desk Chair. I adore everything about it, especially the nailhead trim. It is the true definition of classic with a modern twist. This gorgeous desk chair will look amazing with the desk of your choice – from the classic secretary to a modern desk. It’s available in over 20 different colors to complement your home office or the room your desk is in beautifully!

Pottery Barn Reeves Leather Swivel Desk Chair Brown modern leather desk chairs
Pottery Barn Reeves Leather Swivel Desk Chair Brown

 

 

 

It never fails, once I fall in love with a desk chair, I stumble on another that I can’t get enough of! This luxurious Pottery Barn Elm Leather Swivel Desk Chair (in the color Sonoma butterscotch) is perfection. I adore the tall back cushion, wood arms, and the fact that it has rollers. This magnificent home office chair is certain to be a favorite for years to come!

Pottery Barn Elm Leather Swivel Desk Chair Sonoma Butterscotch best modern leather desk chairs
Pottery Barn Elm Leather Swivel Desk Chair Color: Sonoma Butterscotch

 

 

 

This bestselling West Elm Cooper Mid-Century Leather Swivel Office Chair has long been a favorite! I adore the midcentury modern design, and the leather cording on the armrests – my arms are always resting on the armrests when I’m not typing so that’s an absolute must for me. This gorgeous chair is available in quite a few shades including this saddle leather shade called “nut.” It’s in stock and ready to be delivered, which is ideal for those looking to work at their desk ASAP! It’ll also make a great gift for the new business owner or the student in your life!

West Elm Cooper Mid-Century Leather Swivel Office Chair Nut Saddle Leather brown modern leather desk chairs
West Elm Cooper Mid-Century Leather Swivel Office Chair Nut Saddle Leather

 

 

 

If you’re searching for a durable gorgeous curved desk chair, you’re in luck! This bestselling contract grade Helvetica Leather Office Chair from West Elm is perfection. It is available in 12 different colors including this popular shade called “molasses leather.” This stunning desk chair is perfect for the contemporary, modern, or rustic home office.

West Elm Helvetica Leather Office Chair Molasses Leather best modern leather desk chairs
West Elm Helvetica Leather Office Chair Molasses Leather

 

 

 

Wayfair is having a huge sale and for a limited time, you can save a bundle on furniture essentials including this button tufted Corrigan Studio Northfield Task Chair in caramel. Caramel is such a hot color in the world of fashion and interior design and this shade is an absolute must for your home office! It has phenomenal 4.9 out of 5 star reviews and is under $210 with free shipping.

Corrigan Studio Northfield Task Chair Caramel best modern leather desk chairs
Corrigan Studio Northfield Task Chair Caramel

 

 

 

This gorgeous Hooker Furniture EC Genuine Leather Executive Chair will look magnificent paired with the executive desk of your choice. It has padded arms and a plush upper back cushion for ultimate comfort. It’s available in brown and in dark brown. Which one is your favorite? I adore them both!

Hooker Furniture EC Genuine Leather Executive Chair Brown best modern leather desk chairs home office
Hooker Furniture EC Genuine Leather Executive Chair Brown

 

 

 

This fab Amazon Basics High-Back Executive Swivel Office Chair checks all the boxes! It’s affordable at under $160 with fast free Prime shipping, has 4.5 out of 5-star reviews, and is available in quite a few colors including “brick red”, “stunning white”, “generous gray”, and “classic black”. 

Amazon Basics High-Back Executive Swivel Office Chair brick red best modern leather desk chairs
Amazon Basics High-Back Executive Swivel Office Chair

 

 

 

Black Modern Leather Desk Chairs

This trendy armless Pottery Barn Burke Leather Swivel Desk Chair provides ample support and will be a favorite for years to come. It can be customized in over 10 different colors. I adore them all, especially in black! This fabulous desk chair will look amazing paired with your rustic, modern, or white desk.

Pottery Barn Burke Leather Swivel Desk Chair Black modern leather desk chairs home office furniture
Pottery Barn Burke Leather Swivel Desk Chair Black

 

 

 

Is it just me or is this West Elm Leather Upholstered Swivel Desk Chair the coziest desk chair you’ve ever seen? You may just find me napping here! 😉 This beautifully designed chair was inspired by “workspaces of the ‘50s and ‘60s.” It is upholstered in black top grain leather and is sure to be a favorite for many years to come!

West Elm Leather Upholstered Swivel Desk Chair - Black best modern leather desk chairs
West Elm Leather Upholstered Swivel Desk Chair – Black

 

 

 

When it comes to furniture, I tend to gravitate toward many different interior design styles, trends, and colors. Lately, I’ve fallen more in love with black, gold, and rustic wood pieces. This photo incorporates my favorite style/color magnificently! I’m head over heels in love with this space, especially the minimalistic metal-framed Pottery Barn Maison Leather Swivel Desk Chair in the color “Vintage Midnight Leather.” It will look great in your home office, or in your living room! This gorgeous chair is also available in many different shades of top grain leather.

Pottery Barn Maison Leather Swivel Desk Chair Vintage Midnight Leather best desk chairs
Pottery Barn Maison Leather Swivel Desk Chair Vintage Midnight Leather

 

 

 

Pottery Barn has quite a few gorgeous modern leather desk chairs to choose from this season! I’m obsessed with this chic black Pottery Barn Craig Leather Desk Chair. It has a “curvy, supportive seat suspended in a levitating design” and will look amazing paired with the modern or contemporary desk of your choice. The best part is it will be delivered within a week!

Pottery Barn Craig Leather Desk Chair Black best modern leather desk chairs
Pottery Barn Craig Leather Desk Chair Black

 

 

 

Black Faux Leather Modern Desk Chairs

If you’re searching for a gorgeous vegan leather/faux leather desk chair for your home office, you’re in luck! This stunning Pottery Barn Nash Faux Leather Swivel Desk Chair is an absolute must. With padded/quilted leather as popular as ever in the world of fashion and interior design, this faux leather desk chair is perfect for the trendsetter. I love that it’s available in quite a few colors to complement your home office!

Pottery Barn Nash Faux Leather Swivel Desk Chair best modern faux leather desk chairs
Pottery Barn Nash Faux Leather Swivel Desk Chair

 

 

 

This phenomenal leatherette Pottery Barn Fowler High Back Swivel Desk Chair is available in quite a few different colors! It is ideal for the modern or contemporary home office.

Pottery Barn Fowler High Back Swivel Desk Chair Black modern leather desk chairs
Pottery Barn Fowler High Back Swivel Desk Chair Black

 

 

 

Beige Modern Leather Desk Chairs

Beige modern leather desk chairs will pair well with a variety of desks – from the traditional to rustic, black, white and that’s just the beginning! This fab handcrafted Eva Executive Desk Chair is by one of my favorite brands – Hooker Furniture! Hooker Furniture items are durable, well made, and built to last. This gorgeous desk chair has full swivel and tilt functions and is just as beautiful as it is comfortable.

HOOKER FURNITURE Eva Executive Desk Chair best leather desk chairs
HOOKER FURNITURE Eva Executive Desk Chair

 

 

 

It doesn’t get any better than this rustic modern HOOKER FURNITURE Shawnee Leather Office Chair. It’s available in beige or gray and has a rustic distressed finish on the base! This gorgeous home office chair is perfect for those working from home, students, or for planning your week.

HOOKER FURNITURE Shawnee Leather Office Chair Beige best modern leather desk chairs
HOOKER FURNITURE Shawnee Leather Office Chair Beige

 

 

 

Beige Faux Leather Modern Desk Chairs

This popular Pottery Barn Leo Faux Leather Swivel Desk Chair is available in three different colors – taupe, white and gray. It will look great in your home office or paired with your desk in your bedroom or living room!

Pottery Barn Leo Faux Leather Swivel Desk Chair Taupe best modern faux leather desk chairs
Pottery Barn Leo Faux Leather Swivel Desk Chair Taupe

 

 

White Modern Leather Desk Chairs

I have so many gorgeous Williams Sonoma pieces on my wish list this season, it’s unbelievable! First on my list is this beyond gorgeous Williams Sonoma James Leather Swivel Desk Chair in ivory! It was inspired by “iconic Bauhaus designs” and has a reclining tufted back rest. This beautiful office chair is available in quite a few different gorgeous colors of premium leather for 2022. In fact, you can fully customize this beauty! You have the choice of whether you’d like standard fill cushions or down cushions. You can also choose whether you’d like the frame finished in polished stainless steel or antique brass. This gorgeous desk is sure to garner quite a few compliments from everyone who walks into your home office or who sees it on social media!

Williams Sonoma James Leather Swivel Desk Chair best modern leather desk chairs
Williams Sonoma James Leather Swivel Desk Chair

 

 

 

My love is strong for this chic and sophisticated West Elm Crescent Leather Office Chair! According to the West Elm website you can “control seat height via a gas-lift lever mechanism” making it ideal for any desk. It is available in many different colors of genuine leather or vegan leather!

West Elm Crescent Leather Office Chair Snow Leather modern leather desk chairs
West Elm Crescent Leather Office Chair Snow Leather

 

 

 

This must have Mercer41 Anchoretta Task Chair in cream with its gold base is ideal for the modern contemporary office. It looks great with this elegant vintage inspired desk and is perfect for the teen, business owner, or for relaxing using Pinterest or your favorite social media app in your home office. It is currently 48% off for a limited time. Don’t miss out on this incredible sale, friends!

Mercer41 Anchoretta Task Chair Cream best modern leather desk chairs
Mercer41 Anchoretta Task Chair Cream

 

 

Are you searching for the perfect desk chair for your modern home office? If so, you're in luck! Lifestyle expert, journalist and interior design blogger Candie Anderson of candieanderson.com has the scoop on 20 of the best modern leather desk chairs in a variety of the top interior design styles and trends.

 

 

 

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