Cantilever Chair in Gray—the color that delivers more than it promises

Gray has an undeserved reputation. In the furniture industry, it stands for neutral, for understated, for the choice you make when you don’t want to decide. Our light gray buffalo leather is the exact opposite.

Light gray buffalo leather isn’t a flat color. It has warm undertones, a distinct natural grain, and reacts to light differently than any synthetic leather in gray—sometimes taking on a warm beige hue, other times a cool silvery one. A gray cantilever chair made of genuine buffalo leather is not neutral. It is a conscious choice.

Light Gray Buffalo Leather—What Sets It Apart from Other Shades of Gray

There are many shades of gray on the furniture market: concrete gray, anthracite, stone gray, graphite. The light gray of our gray leather cantilever chair is none of these.

Light gray buffalo leather is treated with hand-applied dye that deliberately leaves the leather’s natural grain visible. The result is a vibrant surface—not a uniform coating. Depending on the light source, the leather takes on warmer or cooler tones; at times it appears almost beige, at others almost silver. This vibrancy is the key difference from gray faux leather, which always looks the same no matter where you place it.

In addition, light gray buffalo leather develops a patina over time. Not as pronounced as cognac, but still visible: the seat edges become slightly darker, and the surface gains depth. A gray leather cantilever chair from LIVIOR looks more worn after a few years—and thus more full of character.

Who Chooses Gray Cantilever Chairs—and Why

Gray cantilever chairs aren’t the best-selling color. That’s not a drawback. It means that anyone who chooses light gray is making a very conscious decision—and usually one that works better in the room than expected.

Light Gray in a Scandinavian-Style Room

The strongest combination for gray cantilever chairs: light oak, white walls, natural light. The light gray buffalo leather brings a warm, organic tone to the cool Scandinavian style without dominating it. While cognac can sometimes seem too warm in this context and brown too dark, light gray strikes just the right balance.

Light Gray in a Modern Space

A gray leather cantilever chair paired with a marble dining table or a black concrete tabletop is one of the strongest dining room looks right now. The light gray of the buffalo leather combines the warm character of the natural material with the cool elegance of modern surfaces—a contrast that doesn’t seem jarring, but rather harmonious.

Light Gray as a Unifying Element

Anyone furnishing a space where different materials and colors come together is familiar with the problem: cognac is too warm, brown too dark, white too delicate. Gray leather cantilever chairs solve this problem. Light gray buffalo leather acts as a unifying element between warm and cool tones—it doesn’t lean one way or the other and therefore fits in anywhere.

Grey Cantilever Chairs – Our Models

All six LIVIOR models are available as gray genuine leather cantilever chairs—with or without armrests, in round and square frames.

Sinatra: The most versatile model, available in eight configurations as a gray cantilever chair. With a round frame and no armrests, the gray Sinatra exudes a particularly calm and elegant vibe. With a square frame and armrests, it makes a statement despite its understated color.

Jaspar: The flowing backrest really stands out in light gray because the light color highlights every line. As a gray leather cantilever chair with armrests, the Jaspar is the most elegant chair in this color category.

Cadi: Clean lines, no distractions. The Cadi cantilever chair in gray leather is the most understated choice in the collection—one color, one base, one shape.

Goodman: Wider seat, more presence. As the cantilever chair in gray with the largest seat in the collection—for anyone who wants to make a statement even in light gray.

Fargo: Narrower than the Goodman, ideal for a set of six gray cantilever chairs at a long dining table.

Cooper: Understated, minimalist, consistent. The Cooper, a gray leather cantilever chair, is the choice for anyone who sees gray not as a compromise, but as a statement.

Cantilever chair in gray—with or without armrests?

Cantilever chairs in gray with armrests offer more support during long dinners and make a stronger statement at the dining table. In light gray, the armrests work particularly well at the head of the table—they give the understated shade the presence it needs.

Grey cantilever chairs without armrests are sleeker and take up less space. On the long sides of a dining table, where several grey cantilever chairs are placed side by side, the armless version is the more harmonious choice.

Recommendation: Gray leather cantilever chairs without armrests on the long sides + a model with armrests at the head ends—or a head end in cognac or brown for a deliberate color contrast.

Care Instructions for Cantilever Chairs in Light Gray Buffalo Leather

  • Daily: a dry or slightly damp cloth
  • 1–2 times a year: high-quality leather care product
  • Liquids: Blot immediately; do not rub
  • Avoid direct sunlight: UV light causes light gray to fade evenly to white
  • Light color, special caution: Dark textile colors (jeans) can transfer onto light-colored buffalo leather—let new chairs sit for a short time to allow colors to set

Frequently Asked Questions About the Gray Cantilever Chair

What is a Gray Cantilever Chair?

A Gray Cantilever Chair is a cantilever chair with a continuous steel frame without rear legs and an upholstery made of genuine gray buffalo leather. The frame gives slightly when you sit down. At LIVIOR, the light gray is a warm, vibrantly grained buffalo leather—not a flat gray.

What is the difference between the Gray Cantilever Chair and the other colors?

 Light gray is the coolest and most modern of the three LIVIOR leather colors. Compared to Cognac (warm, vibrant, rich patina) and Brown (classic, versatile), Light Gray is more understated and modern. It fits particularly well in Scandinavian-style rooms and modern interiors with cool surfaces.

Which models are available as the gray cantilever chair?

All six LIVIOR models—Sinatra, Jaspar, Cadi, Goodman, Fargo, and Cooper—are available as cantilever chairs in genuine gray leather, with or without armrests, and with either round or square frames.

How much does a gray cantilever chair cost at LIVIOR?

All gray leather cantilever chairs cost €399 per chair. Shipping is €49, free for orders over €1,500. Delivery time is 8–12 weeks.

Can I order a set of six gray cantilever chairs?

Yes—simply order 6 of the same model. All sets of 6 gray cantilever chairs are crafted by hand to ensure consistency.

Grey cantilever chairs—a color with no compromises

You don’t choose gray when you can’t make up your mind. You choose it when you know exactly what you want. A gray cantilever chair upholstered in genuine buffalo leather and handcrafted in Germany isn’t just a neutral piece of furniture—it’s a conscious choice of a color that does more in a room than it simply suggests.

✔ Genuine buffalo leather in light gray ✔ Cantilever chairs with and without armrests ✔ Round and square frames, hand-welded ✔ 100% handcrafted – Handmade in Germany ✔ €399 per chair, shipping €49 (free for orders over €1,500) ✔ Samples available

Matches our gray cantilever chairs

If you’d like to compare all three colors, you’ll find the brown and cognac versions under Cantilever Chairs Brown and Cantilever Chairs Cognac. For a complete dining set, we recommend the matching light gray leather bench. If you’d like to create a color contrast, pair the gray cantilever chairs along the long sides with a cognac or brown cantilever chair as the head chair.