Palermo Tripolina Chair
One cannot easily claim "heirloom quality," but we use the term to describe our handcrafted chair - without reservation.
Our Palermo Tripolina Chair's cover is made of thick 100% Argentinian vegetable-tanned polo saddle leather that, like a fine wine, ages beautifully. All hand-dyed and stitched in a small workshop in Buenos Aires. The supporting frame is hand-carved from high quality guindo wood, a lightweight but incredibly durable timber, and assembled with iron hardware. Its compactness when folded makes it easy to take along on any adventure, without suffering style or comfort.
Originally designed in 1855 by a British engineer, the ‘Tripolina’ style became widely known in Europe as an officer’s chair used on military campaigns. But it also grew in popularity with safari hunters, explorers, and adventurers worldwide.
Notable for its elegant form and versatile function, this chair serves as a stylish addition to any living space or companion on your next journey.
NOTE: Due to the size of this item, returns for a refund require a $65 total fee. Returns for store credit are always free.
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36"H x 28"W x 29"D
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Argentinian saddle leather cover with guindo wood frame and iron hinges
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Cognac leather + natural light wood
Natural leather + natural light wood
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Argentina
Palermo Leather Workshop

"Each chair is a work of art. We hand-select the perfect piece of leather and handcraft every single detail."Learn More
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34° 35' 20"S
58° 25' 50"W
Fair Trade. Guaranteed. 100% of our products are made with a process guaranteed by the World Fair Trade Organization.
Leather tones will vary and darken over time. Style out of direct sunlight to slow the aging process. Professional cleaning only.
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Always free shipping within the continental U.S.
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Exchanges and returns for store credit are free.
Prefer a refund? A single re-stocking fee will apply to returns within 30 days:
$0 (no fee) for just bedding and/or towels
$25 for most other returned orders
$65 if your return includes oversized items (area rugs, furniture, mirrors)
White glove delivery items are handled separately and have a 15% re-stocking fee.
To view our full shipping & returns policy, click here.
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Beautiful and Comfortable
I bought this chair because it looks gorgeous and I love leather . What surprised me most is how comfortable it is . It became my favorite spot to read .

Casual,Global and Unique
Always looking for something unusual, interesting and globally inspired for my curated home. The Palermo Tripolina chair fit my requirements. My guest room is all about traveling and this fit in perfectly. Well made, shipped quick and customer service was awesome when I had questions. Only concern was the reproduction of color from the computer screen to reality. Leather color is lighter than pictured.

A beautiful piece of furniture!
This chair shipped quickly and arrived well-packaged. It's very high quality and we find it very comfortable, especially if you have a stool or ottoman for your feet. The leather is beautiful and we are excited to see it age and patina over time.


Very Nice Chair
The chair is wonderful. It arrived though in a really beat up box and some of the materials from the inside of the box were hanging out. Additionally, while there was protective material around the leather, there was no protective material around the chair legs so they were damaged in transit. I already spoke to someone at the citizenry and they took care of it but just as a heads up it seems like it would probably happen again if the chair was packaged the same way. Thanks.

Almost perfect reading chair
I wanted a low profile chair to put next to my bedroom window, and the Palermo Tripolina was just right. Like others have mentioned, it does crack and squeak when you shift, but that is to be expected with any leather seats. Shipping was quick, assembly was exceptionally easy, and it's lightweight and easy to move. What makes it almost perfect instead of perfect? I just need an ottoman to rest my feet on. Then it will be the perfect reading chair.

White Glove Service
This piece is delivered to your home by our premium White Glove Service.
In-stock items are expected to be delivered within 4-6 weeks from your order. Delivery timelines for custom furniture may vary. Your dedicated two-person team will deliver this product to your door, unpack your item in the room of your choice, and remove all packaging materials upon your approval. Flat rate delivery fees start at $150. For more information, please review our FAQ section.
Please note that any white glove items will ship separately from the rest of your order. However, all white glove items within your order will be held to ship together. All deliveries and appointments are managed by our partner, Yellow Logistics.