Restoring Leather Chairs

Leather Renewed! Worth Restored! Restoring Quality Leather Chairs

Before and after image of restoring Century Furniture leather recliner chair with faded two-tone finish

We offer full service leather cleaning, restoration and dyeing for lounge chairs and recliner chairs. Our leather services address issues like discoloration, scuffs, stains, fading, dryness, and more. For chairs with deep damage such as cuts or tears, we also provide full and partial leather reupholstery solutions.

Recommended for:

Club Chair, Recliner Chair, Wingback Chair, Eames Chair, Side Chair

Dry & Rough
Discoloration
Oily Stains

Restoring Quality Brand-Name Leather Chairs:

→ A Smart Investment

Quality brand-name leather chairs, known for their superior craftsmanship and luxurious materials. Understanding the specific leather characteristics, proper maintenance, and expectations for long-term care and cost, can help preserve their value. Restoring your premium leather chairs is a wise choice for several key reasons:

Repair vs. Replace Savings:

Restoring high-quality leather chairs is often far more economical than purchasing new ones, especially when the original chair is crafted with premium materials.
Preserve Value:

High-end leather chairs from well-known brands tend to retain their value due to their recognized quality and durability. Restoration keeps these chairs looking their best, maintaining their market and sentimental value.
Quality Leather:

These chairs are frequently made with top-grade leathers, which are prized for their longevity and the rich patina they develop over time.

Restoring a premium leather chair through expert restoration techniques to renew its beauty and functionality.

Types of Leather Used in Quality Chairs

→ Top Grain, Aniline, Protected

Understanding these different types of leather and their unique characteristics is crucial for proper restoration. Each type of leather requires a tailored approach to cleaning, conditioning, and repairing to maintain its value, appearance, and durability. Proper restoration methods not only extend the lifespan of these chairs but also preserve their luxurious look and feel

Full Grain Leather

Full-grain leather is the highest quality leather, made from the top layer of the hide, retaining its natural grain. It is often used in luxury chairs due to its strength, durability, and ability to develop a rich patina. For restoration, full-grain leather needs careful handling to preserve its unique surface while maintaining its natural oils and patina, using professional-grade conditioners to enhance longevity and appearance.

Aniline Leather

Aniline leather, a type of full-grain leather, is dyed with soluble dyes to maintain its natural surface characteristics like scars and wrinkles. Often used in high-end chairs for its softness and natural look, it is more prone to staining and fading. Restoration requires gentle cleaning, conditioning, and precise color matching to address scratches or discoloration without compromising the leather's soft feel or natural beauty.

Semi Aniline Leather

Semi-aniline leather is similar to aniline but with a light protective coating to guard against stains while retaining its natural appearance. Used in high-end chairs for a balance of durability and aesthetics, it requires careful restoration to maintain its protective layer. The process involves addressing minor scuffs, stains, or color loss without over-conditioning, preserving both its slight protection and natural look.

Corrected Leather

Corrected grain leather, or top-grain leather, is sanded to remove imperfections and embossed with a consistent grain pattern, often with a protective finish. Used by quality brands for uniformity and durability, it offers a balance of quality and affordability. It requires proper care since once the grain texture wears off, it cannot be effectively restored. Refinishing focuses on repairing any damage to the protective finish and maintaining softness, while ensuring the leather’s grain pattern and uniform appearance are preserved.

Corrected grain leather for durable chair finishes

How We Restore Quality Brand-Name Leather Chairs

→ Step by Step

Assessment: We assess the leather's type and condition. Quality chairs often use aniline leather, which is prone to stains and fading and requires specific care. We tailor the restoration accordingly.

Leather Cleaning:

Our process starts with a gentle cleanse to remove dirt and buildup while preserving the leather’s surface. This step restores the natural shine without damaging the leather's finish or texture.
Leather Conditioning:

Next, we apply a specially formulated conditioner to moisturize, soften, and reinforce the leather. This step guards against cracking and water spots, ensuring the leather stays supple and strong.
Leather Recoloring:

We carefully treat scuffs and faded areas by matching the original color, renewing the leather’s appearance while maintaining its matte, medium, or gloss finish
Leather Protection:

Finally, we apply a protective layer that seals in color and provides a barrier against future damage, like stains or water spots, keeping the leather’s preserved.

Faded brand-name leather chair showing discoloration before restoration.

Before restoration blue leather chair with nailhead trim

Common Leather Chair Repairs

→ From Fading to Cracks

Sun-damaged and discolored leather on a blue club chair

Dry & Rough

Leather may become dry and crack from lack of conditioning or exposure to sunlight. Look for fine lines or splits, in high used areas.

Cracked and dried leather cushion on a blue chair

Discoloration

Sunlight can fade leather and create uneven coloring. Watch for dark or light patches, paneling, or areas with mismatch color or dullness.

Stains & Soiling

Spills and dirt can cause spots or color changes. Liquids may soak in quickly, leading to stains that darken or discolor the leather easily.

Leather Recliner Chair Dyeing Service Los Angeles, CA

→ Designer Leather Tub Armchair Custom Redyeing

This designer leather tub chair was revitalized with a fresh, custom color to enhance our customer's living room. The chosen espresso dark brown shade beautifully contrasts with her existing decor, adding a sophisticated touch. Our customer expressed her satisfaction with the outcome, praising our “job well done!”

Before custom leather dyeing of designer tub armchair in Los Angeles

After espresso brown leather dyeing of designer tub armchair in Los Angeles

Leather Type:: Semi-Aniline Leather
Furniture Type:: Designer Tub Chair
Brand:: Designer
Service:: Custom Color Change
Collection:: Luxor
Color:

Leather Chair Reupholstery Service Oceanside / San Diego, CA

→ Leather Reupholstery for Cromwellian Chairs

We had the opportunity to recover a set of Cromwellian chairs passed down through generations. Tears, stains, dryness, and age had taken their toll. The customer chose distressed waxed leather to preserve the rustic look. With new brass nails and foam, we completed the restoration of this historic 17th-century style.

Leather Upholstery Cromwellian Chairs San Diego Before Restoration

Leather Upholstery Cromwellian Chairs San Diego After Restoration

Leather Type:: Aniline Leather
Furniture Type:: Cromwellian Chair
Brand:: Vintage
Service:: Leather Recovering
Collection:: Concerto
Color:

Leather Color Restoration in Indian Wells Palm Desert, CA

→ Metallic Gold Leather Swivel Armchair Cleaned and Restored

This designer swivel lounge chair is glowing again after a full leather restoration. The metallic finish had faded, and the seat showed wear, cracking, and spotting. We custom-blended metallic dyes to match the original tone and restore its brilliant gold color and refined appearance.

Before restoration of metallic gold leather swivel chair in Indian Wells

After restoration of metallic gold leather swivel chair in Indian Wells

Leather Type:: Protected leather
Furniture Type:: Swivel Chair
Brand:: Designer
Service:: Leather Restoration
Collection:: Pearl
Color:

Leather Reupholstery for Dining Chairs in Orange County, CA

→ Cracking Faux Leather Accented High Back Dining Room Chairs

These elegant tall-back dining chairs from Macy's were originally upholstered in bonded leather. Our customer observed wear and cracking on the seats. We replaced the faux material with durable, high-quality brown leather for a long-lasting, refined finish.

Leather reupholstery of high back dining chairs in Orange County

Leather Type:: Protected Leather
Furniture Type:: High Back Dining Chairs
Brand:: Designer
Service:: Leather Recovering
Collection:: Palette
Color:

Leather Wingback Reupholstery in Irvine, CA

→ Ripped, Worn Classic Vintage Chippendale Style Wingback Chair

These elegant tall-back dining chairs from Macy's were originally upholstered in bonded leather. Our customer observed wear and cracking on the seats. We replaced the faux material with genuine brown leather, ensuring greater durability and longer-lasting performance.

Leather reupholstery for brown Chippendale style wingback chair

Leather Type:: Protected Leather
Furniture Type:: Wingback Chair
Brand:: Designer
Service:: Leather Recovering
Collection:: Sedona
Color:

Chair Leather Restoration in Newport Beach, CA

→ Oil Spot Removal and Restoring for Leather Recliner

This Century Furniture recliner had oil stains on the top bustle back pillow due to body oils. We treated the leather to remove buildup, refinished it to restore the original saddle color, and sealed the leather to protect against future oil damage.

Century Furniture leather recliner restored in Newport Beach

Leather Type:: Protected Leather
Furniture Type:: Bustle Back Recliner
Brand:: Century Furniture
Service:: Leather Restoration
Collection:: Palette
Color:

Custom Leather Chair Reupholstery in Huntington Beach, CA

→ Zebra Print Hair-on-Hide and Distressed Leather Chair

We refreshed this antique wingback chair with custom leather upholstery. It now features a striking mix of African Tanned Zebra Print hair-on-hide leather and distressed brown top-grain leather. The seat cushion is reversible. We also restained the carved frame and polished the brass tacks.

Custom reupholstered zebra print leather wingback chair

Distressed brown leather and zebra print chair upholstery

Leather Type:: Distressed Leather, Hair-on-Hide
Furniture Type:: Wingback Chair
Brand:: Vintage
Service:: Leather Recovering
Collection:: Concerto
Color:

Leather Chair Restoring in Huntington Beach, CA

→ Leather Recoloring Century Furniture Recliner Chair

This Century Furniture recliner with a bustle back and nailhead trim was restored after fading from age. We re-dyed it to match its original hue and revived the natural two-tone finish with a fresh lacquer coating.

Leather Restoration Century Furniture Recliner Chair Huntington Beach

Leather Type:: Semi-Aniline Leather
Furniture Type:: Bustle Back Chair
Brand:: Century Furniture
Service:: Leather Restoration
Collection:: Sedona
Color:

Morris Recliner Leather Restored in Irvine, CA

→ Faded and Soiled Straight Back Bow Arm Chair

This Stickley Morris chair had cracked beige leather and embedded soil that resisted deep cleaning. We resurfaced and recolored the leather, restoring both its texture and the original warm tone.

Leather Restoration Morris Recliner Chair Irvine

Leather Type:: Protected Leather
Furniture Type:: Recliner Chair
Brand:: Stickley Furniture
Service:: Leather Restoration
Collection:: Palette
Color:

Frequently Asked Questions

❓ How often should I have my leather chairs restored?

The frequency of leather restoration depends on usage and wear. Typically, professional restoration every 5 to 7 years maintains appearance and durability. Regular care—like conditioning and cleaning—helps extend time between restorations.

leather restoration faded blue club chair

❓ Can leather restoration fix deep scratches and cracks?

We can resurface scratches and cracks during restoration. However, if the crack is too deep, it can't be fully repaired without compromising the leather’s integrity. We assess the damage and tailor our service to restore the leather effectively and safely.

leather restoration for sofa with scratches

❓ What will be done to the nail heads of my chair during restoration?

We may either carefully mask each nail head with tape to protect it or remove and replace them with new matching ones, depending on the condition and your preference. Our goal is to preserve the original look while restoring the leather.

leather chair nailhead restoration process