Industrial Design Furniture

Industrial Design Furniture – Buffalo Leather, Steel & Handcrafted

A piece of furniture from us is not a mass-produced item—it is a companion. Our collection, crafted from genuine buffalo leather and striking steel, celebrates imperfection. The small scars, the natural color variations, and the unique grain of the handcrafted leather are not flaws—they are nature’s seal of approval.

Imagine the feeling of running your hand over the soft surface of a handcrafted cantilever chair. Over the years, this leather doesn’t age—it matures. It develops a patina that reflects your very own personal story—every evening with friends, every family dinner, every moment of tranquility.

What Industrial Design Furniture Really Means

The term “industrial style” pops up everywhere these days—in catalogs, on Pinterest, in furniture brochures. Most of the time, it means: a metal frame, a dark finish, maybe a few screws as decoration. That’s the industrial look, but it’s not industrial design.

True industrial design comes from a different tradition. It originated in the factories and workshops of the early industrial era—spaces where function took precedence over form, where materials had to be sturdy, and where craftsmanship remained visible. Hand-welded seams, hand-bent steel tubing, hand-dyed leather—these are the hallmarks of genuine industrial design furniture. Not a contrived aesthetic, but a visible history of its creation.

Our industrial furniture bears this signature: every frame is hand-welded, every leather color is hand-dyed, and every seam is hand-stitched.

The Materials of the Industrial Style: Buffalo Leather and Steel

Industrial-style furniture thrives on contrast—and no contrast is stronger than that between genuine buffalo leather and black powder-coated steel.

Buffalo leather is warm, organic, and uneven. It bears the natural grain of the water buffalo—horn marks, open pores, slight variations in color. These aren’t flaws; they’re proof of a material that has lived. In the industrial style, this mark of origin is not a flaw, but quite the opposite: authentic, honest, and unmistakable.

Black powder-coated steel is hard, precise, and uniform—everything that buffalo leather is not. The combination of these two materials creates a tension that makes industrial-style furniture instantly recognizable: the raw meets the refined, the warm meets the cool.

Industrial-Style Dining Room Furniture – Chairs & Benches

The dining room is the centerpiece of our industrial-style collection. Here, chairs, cantilever chairs, and benches come together—all made from the same buffalo leather, all on the same steel frame, all in the same three colors.

Industrial-Style Chairs – Cantilever Chairs & Designer Chairs

Industrial-style chairs made of buffalo leather are the centerpiece of our collection. Six models—CADI, COOPER, FARGO, GOODMAN, JASPAR, SINATRA—available as cantilever chairs and classic designer chairs, with or without armrests, in round and square frames. The cantilever chair is the purest form of the industrial chair: no back legs, a continuous steel frame, and a spring-like effect when sitting that keeps the Bauhaus principle functional from 1925 to the present day.

Industrial-style dining chairs at LIVIOR: €399 per chair, available in cognac, brown, and light gray.

Industrial Chairs with Square Frames—the Most Distinctive Look

If you’re looking for the industrial look in its purest form, choose the square frame. The angular, geometric steel construction emphasizes the contrast with the organic buffalo leather more strongly than round tubing. SINATRA Square, JASPAR Square, CADI Square—all available as industrial-style dining chairs.

Industrial-Style Benches

Industrial-design furniture around the dining table isn’t complete without the right bench. Our benches—BISHOP LIGHT, CHESTER, SINATRA, ERIC—are 200 cm wide, made from the same buffalo leather as the chairs, and feature the same steel frame. An industrial-style bench on the wall side of the dining table, Industrial dining chairs on the other side—that’s the most consistent way to bring this style to life.

Benches starting at €895, available in cognac, brown, and light gray.

Industrial-Style Dining Room—How to Decorate It

An industrial-style dining room doesn’t need many elements. It needs the right ones.

The dining table as the foundation

Industrial-style furniture looks its best when paired with a dining table made of natural wood—oiled oak, raw walnut, or brushed reclaimed wood. The untreated wood surface complements the natural grain of the buffalo leather. Alternatively, a concrete slab or a black-painted steel surface also works well—both enhance the industrial character.

Combining industrial-design chairs

If you combine industrial-style chairs with a bench, you have two options: either a consistent color scheme (cognac or brown throughout) or a deliberate contrast (cognac chairs, brown bench). Both work—the key is that all pieces are made of the same material.

Lighting in an Industrial-Style Dining Room

Industrial style thrives on warm, direct light. A pendant lamp above the dining table that illuminates the cognac buffalo leather from above—that’s the moment when the industrial-style dining room truly comes into its own.

Our Curated Selection for Your Home

From the first sketch to the final stitch, we follow one principle: authenticity. Our industrial furniture combines the raw heritage of the industrial style with the warmth of natural materials. Find more than just furnishings with us—discover the next heirloom for your home.

Cantilever Chairs & Industrial-Style Chairs: Gently springy, striking in appearance. The centerpiece of every dining table where laughter and life come together. Six models in cognac, brown, and light gray, with and without armrests—all made of genuine buffalo leather, all handcrafted. Starting at €399 per chair.

Industrial-Style Bar Stools: A touch of loft ambiance for your kitchen. Sturdy enough for lively evenings, elegant enough for your first coffee of the morning. With backrest and footrest, 79 cm seat height, in cognac and brown. €399 per stool.

Leather & Steel Benches: A statement piece crafted from leather and steel. A place that invites people to gather and exudes durability. 200 cm wide, with or without a backrest, available in cognac, brown, and light gray. Starting at €895.

Caring for Industrial Furniture Made of Buffalo Leather

Industrial furniture made of buffalo leather is more durable than its appearance suggests:

• Daily: Use a dry or slightly damp cloth for the leather and frame
• 1–2 times a year: high-quality leather care product
• Frame: Powder-coated steel does not rust and is scratch-resistant
• Liquids: Blot up immediately; do not rub
• Signs of wear: part of the character of industrial-style buffalo leather furniture; not damage

Frequently Asked Questions About Industrial Design Furniture

What is industrial design furniture?

Industrial design furniture combines industrial materials—steel, raw metal—with handcrafted natural materials such as genuine leather. At LIVIOR, this means: a black powder-coated steel frame, hand-welded, combined with genuine buffalo leather, hand-dyed and hand-stitched. Not a contrived style, but visible craftsmanship.

What industrial furniture does LIVIOR offer?

LIVIOR offers industrial design furniture for the dining room: cantilever chairs, designer chairs, and benches made of genuine buffalo leather. All models are available in cognac, brown, and light gray, and are all handmade in Germany.

Which color best suits the industrial style?

Cognac buffalo leather on a black steel frame is the archetypal industrial look—warmth contrasting with hardness. Brown is more subdued and classic. Light gray is more modern and fits particularly well into urban loft concepts. All three colors work well with the industrial style.

Is industrial furniture also suitable for restaurants or the food service industry?

Yes. Buffalo leather is durable, easy to care for, and develops character with use. The hand-welded steel frame is designed for heavy-duty use. LIVIOR industrial design furniture is also used in restaurants, cafés, and offices.

How long does delivery take?

8–12 weeks—all industrial furniture is handcrafted to order. Free shipping to Germany on orders of €1,500 or more.

Industrial Design Furniture – Authenticity You Can Feel

From the first sketch to the final stitch, LIVIOR follows one principle: authenticity. No mass-produced items, no contrived styles—just industrial design furniture that combines the raw heritage of the industrial style with the warmth of natural materials. Furniture that doesn’t just sit in your home, but lives with it.

✔ Genuine buffalo leather in cognac, brown, and light gray ✔ Chairs, cantilever chairs, and benches in industrial style ✔ Black powder-coated steel frame, hand-welded ✔ 100% handcrafted – Handmade in Germany ✔ Chairs €399, benches starting at €895 ✔ Shipping €49 (free for orders over €1,500) ✔ Sample orders available

Pairs perfectly with our industrial-style furniture

If you’re specifically looking for industrial-style chairs, you’ll find all models under “Leather Dining Chairs ” and “Cantilever Dining Chairs.” For a complete dining set, we recommend pairing them with our leather benches. And if you’d like to bring the industrial style to your kitchen island, you’ll find matching leather bar stools in the same colors.