The usage of leather in apparel and furniture has been evident in human history. Before our ancestors learnt to make cloth they relied on animal skins which eventually evolved through man-made processes to become leather. These days leather products are chosen to show class or style. Upholstered rocking chairs for example are produced by the classiest furniture makers.

Most of the renowned brands of leather rocking chairs include Dutailer, DeMare and Shermag. Their products incorporate rocker gliders which are fully upholstered in leather. Essentially, they also have one thing in common - class. Leather chairs from these manufacturers communicate leisure and prestige to their customers.

Nevertheless, not all leather rockers are of these standards, but rather of a more simplistic yet affordable nature. For instance, the Costa Rican Leather Rocking Chairs from TicoRockers.com exudes a humble and elegant beauty. Handmade from the mahogany of the Caobilla Hardwood, the seat and back panels are made of the highest quality saddle-grade leather. Also, this type of rocking chair is produced to easily fold away for easy storage and transport.

If you are seeking for interesting leather and cedar rocking chairs, NOVICA boasts designs from Moises Alvarez from Peru. Alvarez recreates the design motifs of the ancient pre-Incan Chavin culture, depicting ancient and long-forgotten deities tooled on the leather panels. A masterful work of art, this comfortable rocking chair makes an interesting conversation piece in addition to being beautiful addition to any room.

Another flavor would be the rustic colonial-style tooled leather chair from Lone Star Western Décor. Hand carved and hand crafted, this stunning rocking chair looks like something out of an old Western Saloon. John Wayne would approve!

Finally, there is the mission style rocking chair from BarnFurniture.com. In true mission style, this rocking chair features the characteristic wooden slats and rectangular frame that is the trademark of the style. Constructed of solid oak and upholstered in genuine leather, this chair was probably designed to outlast the owner!