Best cowhide vanity chairs

Top pick: the Genuine Cowhide & Leather Armless Dining Chair — real hide, no arms, so it tucks right under a vanity or dressing table, and the armless shape is what makes a chair work at a makeup station rather than just look good in a corner.

Who the others suit:

• Cow Print Velvet Vanity Chair with Wheels — the practical choice if you want to roll in and out and keep the look playful; it's printed velvet, not hide.
• Milk Cow Velvet Vanity Chair with Storage — best if you need somewhere to stash brushes and bottles; also printed, not hide.
• Black Genuine Cowhide & Leather Arm Chair — for a bigger, more lounge-like corner; arms mean it won't slide under a low table.
• Silver Acid Wash Cowhide Butterfly Chair — a sculptural, low-slung accent if the room is more eclectic than classic.
• Cow Hide Chair (Sanctuarie) — a step up in hide quality and finish if you want the chair to be the statement piece.

One thing to weigh: genuine hide is a natural material, so pattern and tone vary chair to chair — ask for a photo of the actual piece if the exact markings matter to you.