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Can I dye a leather sofa?

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Can I dye a leather sofa?
Yes, you can dye a leather sofa. To do so, you must typically begin by sanding down the upholstery, oiling it and then applying dye. Because there is a risk that you could damage your sofa, you may wish to enlist the help of a professional upholsterer or furniture repair expert. Find a variety of leather sofas on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
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Cini Boeri for Knoll 'Brigadiere' Sofa in Black Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Cini Boeri for Knoll, sofa, model 'Brigadiere', leather, lacquered wood, Italy, 1976. Architectural sofa model 'Brigadiere' designed by Italian designer Cini Boeri for Knoll. This ...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

Alessandro Becchi Black Leather Anfibio Three Seater Sofa for Giovannetti, 1972
Located in Vicenza, IT
Anfibio sofa-bed by Alessandro Becchi for Giovannetti, 1972. Fully restored and upholstered with high-quality black Italian natural leather. Mattress upholstered with soft sheepski...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Daybeds

Materials

Leather, Sheepskin, Cotton, Foam

i4 Mariani Large Sectional Sofa in Patinated Brown Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
I4 Mariani, modular sofa, leather, Italy, 1970s. This well-designed sofa is fully executed in beautiful brown leather with age-appropriate, admirable pati...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather

20th Century English Chesterfield Miniature Leather Sofa With Cushion Seats
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A superb 20th century Timothy Oulton leather mini chesterfield sofa. One of the most elegant models with soft cushion seating, this is a fashionable yet...
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20th Century British Chesterfield Sofas

Materials

Leather

Paul Evans for Paul Evans Studio Custom-Made ‘Patchwork’ Sofa
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Paul Evans for Paul Evans Studio, welded and enameled pewter, copper, and bronze, reupholstered in Driessen Leder “Nairobi Green", United States, 1971 Designed by Paul Evans for Pau...
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Vintage 1970s American Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Bronze, Copper, Pewter

70s Italian Sofa in Fiberglass and Black Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, leather, fiberglass, rubber, Italy, 1970s. This design reflects the spirit of the 1970s, characterized by a bold departure from strict modernist conventions and a playful expl...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Fiberglass

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