Fabric and leather office chairs (2026)
For people who want an upholstered back instead of mesh: every chair here has a fabric, leather or faux leather backrest as its maker states it. They range from a leather executive chair with 4D armrests to simple padded desk chairs for a home office. Ordered by how many adjustments the maker lists.
Selection criteria
- The backrest is fabric, leather or faux leather, as the maker states.
Specs checked on each maker's page.
The picks
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X-Chair X4 Executive Chair
- Adjustable lumbar supportYes
- Max user weightNot stated
- Seat depth adjustmentYes
X-Chair calls the X4 "all-leather", with top-grain Italian-made leather, and lists 4D armrests, a height-adjustable backrest that raises its lumbar support, and seat depth adjustment.
Maker source: xchair.com
Secretlab TITAN Evo Regular SoftWeave Plus Fabric
- Adjustable lumbar supportYes
- Max user weightNot stated
- Seat depth adjustmentNot stated
Secretlab upholsters the TITAN Evo Regular in SoftWeave Plus, a knit fabric, and lists a 4-way lumbar system and 4D armrests.
Maker source: secretlab.co
Secretlab TITAN Evo Small NEO Hybrid Leatherette
- Adjustable lumbar supportYes
- Max user weightNot stated
- Seat depth adjustmentNot stated
Secretlab lists the same 4-way lumbar and 4D armrests on the TITAN Evo Small in NEO Hybrid Leatherette, a faux leather.
Maker source: secretlab.co
Secretlab ATLAS Classic Black
- Adjustable lumbar supportNot stated
- Max user weightNot stated
- Seat depth adjustmentYes
Secretlab calls the ATLAS an "Ergonomic office chair upholstered in Secretlab NEO Hybrid Leatherette" and lists adjustable seat depth.
Maker source: secretlab.co
NOUHAUS Posture Ergonomic PU Leather Office Chair
330 lbMax user weight
- Adjustable lumbar supportYes
- Seat depth adjustmentNot stated
Nouhaus upholsters the Posture in PU leather and lists five-position click-adjustable lumbar support and a 330 lb limit.
Maker source: nouhaus.com
Branch Softside Chair
275 lbMax user weight
- Adjustable lumbar supportNot stated
- Seat depth adjustmentNot stated
Branch calls the Softside "an upholstered ergonomic chair"; we list the fabric version, with integrated lumbar support and removable armrests.
Maker source: branchfurniture.com
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Every chair below has a fabric, leather or faux leather back, as its maker states. We don't show prices: they change often, so check the current price before you buy. "Not stated" means the maker's page doesn't say.
| Model | Back | Seat | Adjustable lumbar | Armrests | Headrest included | Seat depth adjustment | Max user weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X-Chair X4 Executive Chair | Leather | Leather | Yes | 4D | Not stated | Yes | Not stated |
| Secretlab TITAN Evo Regular SoftWeave Plus Fabric | Fabric | Fabric | Yes | 4D | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated |
| Secretlab TITAN Evo Small NEO Hybrid Leatherette | Faux leather | Faux leather | Yes | 4D | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated |
| Secretlab ATLAS Classic Black | Faux leather | Faux leather | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated | Yes | Not stated |
| NOUHAUS Posture Ergonomic PU Leather Office Chair | Faux leather | Faux leather | Yes | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated | 330 lb |
| Branch Softside Chair | Fabric | Fabric | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated | 275 lb |
How to pick between these
- If you want real leather → the X-Chair X4, the only chair here whose maker lists leather (top-grain, Italian-made). The others use fabric or faux leather.
- If you want adjustable lumbar → the X-Chair X4, both Secretlab TITAN Evo chairs and the Nouhaus Posture. Secretlab describes the ATLAS lumbar as integrated, and Branch the Softside lumbar.
- If you want armrests that move → the X4 and the two TITAN Evo chairs list 4D armrests. Nouhaus describes flip-up arms on the Posture, and Branch removable arms on the Softside.
- If you want a breathable upholstered chair → the TITAN Evo Regular in SoftWeave Plus, which Secretlab describes as a knit fabric.
- If you are on the heavier side → Nouhaus states 330 lb for the Posture and Branch 275 lb for the Softside. X-Chair and Secretlab do not show a limit on the pages we read.
What else to check
- Size. Secretlab sells the TITAN Evo in Small, Regular and XL; we list the Regular in fabric and the Small in faux leather. Check the maker's size guide before you choose.
- Faux leather wording. Makers use different names: PU leather (Nouhaus), NEO Hybrid Leatherette (Secretlab), vegan leather (Branch, Modway). We group them as faux leather.
- Headrests. None of these makers lists a headrest included with the configuration we show. Secretlab includes a magnetic head pillow, which we do not count as a headrest.
Didn't find a fit?
Nine of the 30 chairs we catalogued have a fabric, leather or faux leather back. The others not on this list are the Modway Pinnacle (fabric and vegan leather versions) and the Modway Designate, simpler padded desk chairs with gas lift and tilt tension. See every fabric and leather chair, or weight them toward adjustable lumbar. Related lists: mesh chairs with adjustable lumbar and a headrest and office chairs rated for 300 lb or more. The office chair buying guide explains the material choice.
How these were chosen
We kept chairs whose maker states a fabric, leather or faux leather backrest for the configuration we list. Nine qualified; we picked six that cover leather, faux leather and fabric, and ordered them by how many adjustments the maker lists. Nothing here is ranked on price, ratings or popularity.
Written with AI assistance from manufacturer specifications; reviewed and approved by the site owner. We don't test products hands-on. How we choose
Sources (manufacturer pages, checked October 20, 2026):
- X-Chair X4 Executive Chair: https://www.xchair.com/products/x4-leather-executive-office-chair
- Secretlab TITAN Evo Regular SoftWeave Plus Fabric: https://secretlab.co/products/titan-evo-24-r-sw-0107
- Secretlab TITAN Evo Small NEO Hybrid Leatherette: https://secretlab.co/products/titan-evo-24-s-pu-0106
- Secretlab ATLAS Classic Black: https://secretlab.co/products/secretlab-atlas-black-pu-cf
- NOUHAUS Posture Ergonomic PU Leather Office Chair: https://nouhaus.com/products/posture
- Branch Softside Chair: https://www.branchfurniture.com/products/softside-chair
Written with AI assistance from manufacturer specifications and reviewed before publishing in October 2026. We don't test products hands-on.