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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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Yngve Ekström Pine Sofa, Swedese, Mid Century Modern, 1970s
Located in Chicago, IL
Yngve Ekstrom Sofa, c. 1970 Swedese Pine frame, newly reupholstered in Knoll Textiles "Ferry - Whitehall" 27 1/2" H x 77 1/2" W x 30" D Condition: Very good overall condition. Pine ...
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Sofas

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Pine

Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena 'Toro' Sofa in Dark Forest Green Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena, 'Toro' sofa, model ‘P20B', fabric, metal, Italy, 1979 This sofa model 'P20B Toro' is designed by Luigi Caccio Dominioni in Milan and produced by ...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Adrian Pearsall 'Platform Gondola' Sofa in Walnut and Red Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates, ‘Platform Gondola’ sofa, fabric, walnut, wood, United States, 1960s A wonderful sofa that features the combination of two great sofa models by ...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Fabric, Walnut

Gerard van den Berg 'Oslo' 3-Seat Leather Sofa for Montis, 1970s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Oslo sofa, designed by Gerard van den Berg for Dutch manufacturer Montis in the 1970s, pairs an architectural oak platform frame with a large, organicall...
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Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Oak

1970s Dutch Manou Bamboo Sofa by Mondileder, Gerard van den Berg Style
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Manufactured by Mondileder in the 1970s, this large three-seat sofa features a frame built from thick, dark-lacquered Manou bamboo, bent and stacked into horizontal rails that form t...
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Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Leather, Upholstery, Bamboo, Rattan, Lacquer

Illum Wikkelsø Model 380 Brown Leather Three-Seat Sofa, 1970s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Danish three-seat sofa designed by Illum Wikkelsø and produced by A. Mikael Laursen in Aarhus. The solid wood frame features rounded legs and horizontal rails with a ligh...
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Oak

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