Leather is very much the upholstery of choice for quality modern seating. From Italian leather sofas through to everyday leather chairs for dining or relaxing, there are plenty of examples in modern life of leather seating used in a luxurious context. Of course, seldom do leather chairs and sofas come cheap, and as such it is important before you buy either to understand the main methods of maintenance and care for the upholstery to avoid causing irreparable damage to both the appearance and finish of your seating. The first thing to understand about leather chairs of any kind is that leather is traditionally a thinner material than some of the others used for upholstery.