# Chic Vegetable-Tanned Leather Furniture Toru's Contemporary Leather Chairs are Ultra-Stylish By Kalin Ned | Published 2018-08-17 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-leather-chair References: [design-milk](https://design-milk.com/toru-uses-leather-in-new-ways-for-a-collection-of-unique-seating/) & [toru.barcelona](http://www.toru.barcelona/about2/) The chic contemporary leather chair designs by [Barcelona](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/victoria-alberts-barcelona-collection)-based company Toru are at the crux of experimentation and modernity. For its collections, the sophistication-driven brand tests the boundaries of luxurious materials. While vegetable-tanned leather is often used to cover and elevate furniture designs, Toru's imaginative approach calls for the utilization of the fabrication itself as backrests and seats. The result is a range of [contemporary leather chairs and stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grazia-co) that embrace an experimental aesthetic. Each piece in Toru's seating collection is carefully [handmade with the utmost precision](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woven-chair-designs) by local craftsmen. During the tanning process, the Spanish company is mindful of preserving the raw quality of the material itself. Thus, the tanned leather is treated with "chestnut, mimosa and quebracho extracts" for a refined and agreeable nuance. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 33% | Activity: 21% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Vegetable-tanned Leather Furniture:** As more consumers become conscious of eco-friendly living, furniture companies have the opportunity to experiment with vegetable-tanned leather as a sustainable alternative to traditional upholstery. - **Utilization of Material Fabrication:** By utilizing the fabrication of materials, furniture companies can create ultra-stylish designs that not only challenge traditional aesthetics but also reduce waste and increase efficiency. - **Handcrafted Furniture:** Consumers are willing to pay a premium for handcrafted furniture pieces that not only demonstrate quality and prestige but also support local craftsmanship and tradition. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Furniture manufacturers can adopt sustainable-yet-luxurious upholstery materials and a more experimental design philosophy to cater to eco-conscious consumers looking for unique designs that also prioritize their values. - **Interior Design:** By incorporating rustic, handcrafted pieces with modern, experimental designs, trendsetting interior designers can inspire their clientele to embrace eco-friendly and innovative home décor. - **Local Craftsmanship:** Local artisans and craftspersons can utilize the skillset and knowledge passed down through generations to produce custom-made furniture pieces that embrace traditional techniques while catering to a more modern design philosophy. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Leather-Accented Industrial Seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/l1-chair-from-object-leuci.md) - [Contemporary Leather Classic Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sling-chair-1.md) - [Luxurious Minimal Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxurious-minimal-chair.md) - [Timeless Contemporary Dynamic Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bodo-sperlein.md) - [Vegan Leather Iconic Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-construction.md) - [Industrial Leather-Padded Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strip-chair-by-henge.md) - [Elegant Butterfly Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/butterfly-chair1.md) - [Ultra-Comfy Seating Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cushy-lounge-chair.md) - [Chic Pineapple Leather Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pineapple-leather-chair.md)