Though leather is one of the most popular materials to make the seat of a drum throne, it has its fair share of drawbacks. Leather can make your butt sweaty and can cause irritation if you’ll be sitting on it for a long time. To counter this, many manufacturers are shifting away from it to other materials such as fabrics made from Nylon and other synthetic materials. If a sweaty bottom is not a problem for you, then, by all means, go for a leather throne. If it is, then you should look for other options.