Faux leather dining chairs with PU-padded seats are a practical choice when you want a softer seat, a wipe-clean finish and a lower price than full leather. The main things to check are what the PU covers, how the chair is built underneath, how easy it is to clean, and whether the size, assembly and delivery terms suit your order.
On this page
- How to choose faux leather dining chairs
- The decisive criteria
- Store options at a glance
- What it costs and what delivery involves
- Common mistakes buyers make
- Frequently asked questions
In this shop, the most relevant examples are the Set of Two Eames DSW Chairs Replica PU Leather Black at €90 and the Set of Four Eames DSW Chairs Replica PU Leather Black at €150, both sized 47 x 53 x 83 cm (W x L x H). They sit within the wider Dining Chairs range, which currently has 17 models priced from €90 to €249.
How to choose faux leather dining chairs
Start with the seat surface. PU leather is a synthetic upholstery that wipes clean, so it suits everyday dining where spills, fingerprints and routine use matter more than the ageing pattern of natural leather. On this shop’s PU dining-chair models, the PU leather wipes clean, which is one of the clearest practical reasons to choose it.
Then look at what sits under the upholstery. Here, the black PU versions are DSW-style side chairs based on a moulded shell, with the PU leather covering that shell rather than a large loose cushion. That matters because the chair keeps the simple profile of the shell chair while giving a softer, less hard seating surface than the plain ABS-shell versions.
Construction is the next point. The DSW-style dining chairs here use solid beech dowel legs with a lacquered steel frame. That combination tells you the look is not only about the seat cover; the base is a visible part of the chair and should work with your table, floor and room finish.
Finally, buy by set size and colour plan. If you need black seating and want the easiest finish to live with, the PU version is the direct option. If you prefer a plain shell without padded upholstery, there are ABS-shell alternatives such as the Set of Two Eames DSW Chairs Replica Black at €109, the Set of Two Eames DSW Chairs Replica White at €109, the Set of Two Eames DSW Chairs Replica Light Blue at €109, and the The fantastic Set of 4 Eames DSW Chairs White Replica at €199.
The decisive criteria
1) Surface feel and upkeep. PU leather gives a softer contact surface than a bare shell and is easy to wipe clean. That is the everyday advantage most buyers are really paying for.
2) Shape and footprint. The PU sets listed here are 47 x 53 x 83 cm (W x L x H). If you are replacing existing chairs, compare those dimensions with the space around your table and with the chairs you already own.
3) Seat height. The DSW-style side chair in this shop has a seat height of 44 cm. Rather than relying on a generic rule, measure your own table and compare it with the seating position you already find comfortable.
4) Base material. These dining chairs use solid beech dowel legs and a lacquered steel frame. If your room already has wood tones, that leg finish may matter as much as the seat colour.
5) Assembly. Dining chairs need minor assembly: for example four screws per chair, with an Allen key supplied and instructions in the box. That is simple, but it is still worth knowing before ordering several sets.
6) Return terms. You have 14 days from delivery to request a return, the item must be unused and in its original packaging, and nothing may be sent back without return authorisation from support@decomica.com. For a change of mind, the refund is made minus a €40 return fee covering DPD collection. If an item is faulty, damaged in transit or wrong, return collection is free and the shop sends a replacement or full refund.
7) What the products are. Every product page says the pieces are reproductions inspired by mid-century designs and are not made by or affiliated with the original licence holders. For design background only, the Museum of Modern Art has a useful overview of mid-century furniture in its collection: moma.org.
Store options at a glance
If you are comparing dining chairs with the rest of the shop, this table shows the current category count, price band and one example size for each category.
| Category | Models | Price range | Example size | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Designer Lighting | 4 | €190–€479 | 50x50x20 cm | Designer Lighting |
| Le Corbusier | 8 | €639–€849 | 56x160x69 cm | Le Corbusier |
| Dining Chairs | 17 | €90–€249 | 47x53x83 cm | Dining Chairs |
| Eames Lounge Chairs | 39 | €275–€1199 | 84x85x89 cm | Eames Lounge Chairs |
| Eames Office Chairs | 38 | €179–€409 | 59x61x90 cm | Eames Office Chairs |
| Rocking Chairs | 3 | €149–€149 | 63x81x76 cm | Rocking Chairs |
| Accessories | 6 | €139–€479 | 50x50x20 cm | Accessories |
| Special Offers | 13 | €90–€849 | 72x70x91 cm | Special Offers |
What it costs and what delivery involves
For PU-upholstered dining chairs in this shop, the current entry prices are straightforward: the Set of Two Eames DSW Chairs Replica PU Leather Black costs €90 and the Set of Four Eames DSW Chairs Replica PU Leather Black costs €150.
Delivery terms are shop-wide. Orders are dispatched within 1–2 working days of confirmation and delivered by DPD, fully tracked. The shipping policy states delivery typically arrives within 6–9 working days door to door, and tracking details are emailed as soon as the order is dispatched. Weekend delivery is not part of the standard service.
Delivery is free, with no minimum order value, to the 25 countries available at checkout: Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom. The price shown is the price paid, with no extra charge added at checkout and no customs or handling charge collected on delivery in these countries.
Most single-product orders ship in one package; larger items may arrive in several boxes. Multi-item orders may be split across deliveries but are dispatched together. Each piece is inspected by the shop’s own team before it is boxed for dispatch. Keep the original packaging during the 14-day return window, because returns must be repacked in it.
Common mistakes buyers make
Assuming all “faux leather” seats are built the same. They are not. Some are heavily padded, some are just lightly upholstered over a shell, and some are plain plastic shells with no upholstery at all. On this shop’s PU dining sets, the key point is that the PU leather sits over the moulded shell.
Ignoring dimensions because the style looks familiar. Even widely recognised shell-chair shapes vary by seller. Here, the relevant dining-chair size is stated as 47 x 53 x 83 cm (W x L x H), so use that actual figure when checking your table and room.
Confusing PU leather with the leather used elsewhere in the shop. The lounge chair and ottoman range is upholstered in 100% aniline leather on every part, which is a different material category altogether.
For example, the Tall Version Eames Lounge Chair And Ottoman Replica – White – Rose Wood is €949, 84 x 85 x 89 cm (W x L x H), and its standard terms state: “Tall eames lounge chair white rosewood: tall-version replica with the ottoman included, crisp white aniline leather, free EU delivery and a 2-year warranty.” Do not assume that a dining chair described as PU uses the same upholstery as those lounge models.
Forgetting assembly time. These chairs are not delivered fully built. Minor assembly is required, with four screws per chair, an Allen key supplied and instructions in the box.
Throwing away packaging too early. If you might return the chairs, keep the original packaging during the return period. The shop requires items to be unused and repacked in their original packaging for a change-of-mind return.
Buying by colour alone. Black PU can be the easiest finish to place visually, but if your main priority is a plain shell appearance, the ABS-shell versions may fit better. Related guides that may help with that broader choice are How Dining Chairs Can Enhance Your Dining Experience, How Can Dining Chairs Enhance Your Dining Room’s Aesthetic?, and Plastic Dining Chairs: Comfort, Finish and Value.
Frequently asked questions
Are PU-padded seats softer than plain shell chairs?
Usually, yes in feel, because the contact surface is upholstered rather than bare ABS. In this range, that is the practical difference between the black PU sets and the plain-shell versions in white, light blue or black.
Are they hard to maintain?
No. PU leather wipes clean, and the ABS-shell dining chairs also wipe clean. For the plain shell versions, the product facts specify a soft damp cloth and a little mild soap, with no abrasive cleaners.
Do these chairs come with arms?
The PU sets named above are side chairs without arms. If you want an armchair version on the same kind of legs, the shop also lists a DAW-style armchair version with arms at €150 each in white, light blue and black.
Are the dining chairs leather?
No, not these PU versions. The shop sells leather, PU leather and mesh upholstery, not fabric upholstery. The PU dining chairs are not leather chairs.
Decomica sells reproductions inspired by mid-century designs, identified as such on every product page; they are not made, licensed or endorsed by the original manufacturers or licence holders.
Last checked: 24 October 2026
Author: Decomica Editorial
