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How do professionals clean upholstery?
How professionals clean upholstery varies. One popular method is steam cleaning, which involves focusing hot water vapor mist onto upholstery to loosen debris. Another common process is hot water extraction, where professionals first apply hot water and then use a suction machine to draw away dirt. On 1stDibs, explore an assortment of upholstered furniture.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024
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Art Deco Antique Club Armchair Fauteuil Leather Skai & Studs French, circa 1920
Located in Labrit, Landes
Club chair in patinated brown leather and skai seat cushion, circa 1920 A club chair dating from the 1920s, featuring a high, rounded, scalloped backrest that extends into wrapped, ...
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Vintage 1920s French Armchairs

Materials

Copper

Lawson-Fenning San Rafael Sofa, Tweed & Solid Oak, Modern Couch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The San Rafael Sofa is a generously proportioned sofa that excels in comfort. The plush wide-channel tufted cushions are tailored beautifully to interlock with the expertly crafted ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Poltrona Frau 'Cocker' Three-Seat Sofa in Brown Leather by Franco Bresciani
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Three-seat 'Cocker' sofa designed by Franco Bresciani for Poltrona Frau, produced in the late 1970s. Upholstered in medium brown leather, a hallmark material of Poltrona Frau, the so...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Upholstery

Marco Zanuso 'Regent' Armchair, Arflex, Italy, 1960s
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare 'Regent' armchair was designed by Marco Zanuso and produced by Arflex in Italy in the 1960s. Characteristic for this iconic model are the generous, outward placed armrests ...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Wicker Sofa by Wicker Works made in Italy c. 1970's
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional woven wicker sofa by "the wicker works" company, circa 1970's. The sofa features a well crafted woven frame, an upholstered seat deck, with loose seat cushions, and back...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wicker

1950s Theo Ruth Wingback Lounge Chair for Artifort in Beige Mohair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dutch Mid-Century wingback lounge chair designed by Theo Ruth for Artifort, dating to the 1950s. Somewhat recently upholstered fully in beige mohair, the rounded high back rises to g...
Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Mohair, Upholstery, Wood

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