Mayan Counter Chair | Buffalo Leather

Experience the best of Australian-inspired dining comfort with the Mayan Counter Chair, part of the exquisite Mayan chair collection. Designed for a relaxed yet sophisticated design, this bar chair embodies luxurious comfort with a touch of contemporary Australian styling.

Crafted with solid oak legs, the Mayan Counter Chair offers durability and a timeless aesthetic. The Buffalo leather upholstery has reverse-stitch detailing and raw live leather edges. This open-seam detailing exposes the natural colour of the hide along the seams and creates a visual contrast that brings a refined texture and visual appeal. Generous proportions and a plush, cushioned seat ensure unparalleled comfort.

The Mayan Counter Chair perfectly blends high-quality craftsmanship and contemporary design, creating an elegant and inviting dining space.

SPECIFICATIONS

W 46cm | D 51cm | H 96cm

Footrest height: 19cm

Seat Height: 67cm

Constructed with kiln-dried 100% FSC-certified hardwood and oak legs, the Mayan chair collection embodies Uniqwa Collections' commitment to sustainability and responsible forest management.

Seat and back with foam fill for superior comfort.

Full-grain aniline Buffalo leather upholstery in a refined grain finish offering an open fibre velvet-like texture. 

ANILINE LEATHER

This product is made from premium full-grain aniline leather, renowned for its luxury appeal and suitability for boutique settings. Aniline leather is considered the finest quality and most natural-looking type of leather. Its strength, soft feel, and artistic textures showcase the unique irregularities on the hide’s surface, highlighting its distinct character.

Made from the topmost layer of the hide, the most durable and desirable part. This leather undergoes an aniline treatment using soluble dyes to preserve its natural grain, markings, scars, and wrinkles. This process ensures that the leather remains in its most natural, raw, and soft state, with no protective coating applied.

During the aniline dyeing process, the leather absorbs dye at varying rates, leading to high colour variation. The natural oils in the leather, combined with the aniline dye, subtly affect the final hue, making each hide one of a kind. Since no pigments or coatings are used, the leather absorbs spills quickly and has low stain resistance, requiring careful maintenance.

Only around 5% of full-grain leather hides are considered perfect enough for aniline treatment, further emphasising its premium quality. Over time, this leather will develop a patina quickly, aging beautifully while remaining soft and supple due to the lack of additional processing or stiffening treatments.

BUFFALO LEATHER

Buffalo leather is the epitome of timeless elegance and enduring quality. Renowned for its strength, versatility, and rich texture, it is one of the finest leathers available. Characterised by a distinctive grain and deep, natural tones, Buffalo leather exudes sophistication and refinement. With proper care, it develops a beautiful patina over time, further enhancing its natural beauty and ensuring a lifetime of enjoyment.

Buffalo leather features an epidermal layer up to three times thicker than cowhide, making it exceptionally strong and resilient. Unlike mass-produced, plastic-coated leathers, each hide retains its organic features, ensuring that no two pieces are ever alike. Natural characteristics are part of its authenticity and should be embraced rather than viewed as imperfections.

Our Uniqwa buffalo leather is a sustainable byproduct of responsible farming practices. By using this beautiful, durable material, we ensure that resources are fully utilised and waste is minimised, promoting sustainability in our production process. These unique features make Buffalo leather the best quality leather on the market, offering both unmatched durability and natural beauty.