The use of cowhide is usually reserved to occasional chairs or accent chairs where the aesthetics matter more than the functionality.
However, it is also well suited for dining chairs or club chairs. Wingback chairs with the patterned part of the hide used on the rear look stunning. So do chaise lounges.
Ensure that all parts of the upholstery use leather from the same hide. Some manufacturers may use cheaper varieties of hides in inconspicuous parts of the chair that are not easily visible. This may lead to premature fraying or tears in the hide.