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Is it worth cleaning a sofa?

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Is it worth cleaning a sofa?
Yes, it may be worth it to clean a sofa. Because certain chemicals may damage some types of upholstery, experts generally recommend hiring a professional service to choose the best method to safely remove stains and debris. Depending on the price and age of your sofa, it's possible that the cost of cleaning may be more than the value of the sofa. In this case, purchasing a new piece may be a better solution. To make a determination, get estimates from several services before you proceed with the cleaning process and check out the current prices for similar sofas. On 1stDibs, explore a large selection of sofas.
1stDibs ExpertOctober 30, 2024
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Contemporary Voluminous 2-seater Sofa with Rounded Contours By Carlos Soriano
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Contemporary minimalist modular 2-seater sofa with rounded contours. The sofa is upholstered in a deep navy blue velvet. It consists of three connected modules, giving it a symmetric...
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2010s Spanish Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Wood

Italian Turquoise Velvet Sofa by Cesare Lacca, 1950s
Located in Nicolosi, IT
Elegant two-seater sofa designed by Cesare Lacca in Italy during the 1950s. This sculptural piece embodies the refined balance between organic form and architectural precision typica...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Metagramma B2-F2 Modular Sofa
Located in Milan, IT
The Metagramma B2-F2 modular upholstered sofa by Debonademeo studio offers versatile seating with modular elements that can be combined or used independently to create dynamic config...
Category

2010s Italian Sofas

Materials

Textile

De Sede 'DS-1025' Moss Green Leather Terrazza Sofa Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Iconic De Sede 'DS-1025' Terrazza sofas by Ubald Klug, 1970s. Upholstered in rich dark moss green leather. Designed for quintessential Swiss manufacturer De Sede. Its distinctive lay...
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Danish Designer, Sofa, Wood, Velvet, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A yellow velvet and dark-stained wood sofa designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1940s. Vintage fabric in distressed condition, reupholstery recommended. Overall Dimensions (inches)...
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Madison Slip Covered Ticking Stripe Linen Sofa with Scallop Skirt Down Cushion
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Madison Slip Covered Sofa Our sofa has been designed with a linen slip cover in a flax with ecorcé (bark/brown) ticking stripe. The fabric is designed and made specially for us! The ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Georgian Sofas

Materials

Linen, Foam, Wood

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