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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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Italian Post Modern Sofa by Nicoletti Salotti, Vintage Black Leather
Located in Decatur, GA
Stellar post modern sofa by Nicoletti Salotti, Italy circa 1980s. Finely appointed and fully dressed in high grade top grain black Italian leather. Striking and stark angular lines f...
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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Sofas

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Leather

Italian Post Modern Loveseat Sofa by Nicoletti Salotti, Vintage Black Leather
Located in Decatur, GA
Stellar post modern loveseat sofa by Nicoletti Salotti, Italy circa 1980s. Finely appointed and fully dressed in high grade top grain black Italian leather. Striking and stark angula...
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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Sofas

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Leather

Elephant 3-Seater Beige Sofa by Stefano Giovannoni
Located in Milan, IT
As quiet as it is enveloping, this elegant sofa of modern inspiration welcomes up to three people within its wide seat outlined by a plump shell gently sloping at the sides. The gene...
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2010s Italian Sofas

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Leather

Placido orange leather corner sofa by Mantellassi 1926
Located in Milan, IT
The Placido corner sofa, upholstered in aniline leather, combines elegance and comfort, perfect for daily relaxation in your living room. Its sliding seats extend to offer ample seat...
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2010s Italian Sofas

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Leather

Tobia Scarpa for Knoll Midcentury Wood Leather "Bastiano" Sofa 1960s
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian midcentury modern design Bastiano model sofa designed by Tobia Scarpa and produced initially by Gavina and then later by Knoll International, with solid wood frame on which t...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Leather, Wood

Stringa Gray Nubuck & Stainless Steel Sofa by Gae Aulenti
Located in Milan, IT
Designed to seduce with its plump volumes sealed by a combination of brown fabric and prized nautical Nubuck gray leather, this three-seater sofa is an original 1963 design by Gae Au...
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2010s Italian Sofas

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Leather

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