We’ve had the same black leather sofa for the past 20+ years. The leather looks a bit saggy along the back, but even with 2 parrots it’s holding up well. (They chew the corners, given the chance, and poop down the back and sides – we thwart their efforts with throw-blankets and baby wipes for the messes). I doubt we will need to replace it for many years yet. :D
Mine is 50 years old, has been recovered three or four times and rebuilt twice. It goes with my antiques and I like it a lot more than anything I can buy these days. Everything looks like it came from IKEA.
A thorough cleaning, THEN a slipcover, if you MUST keep the couch. Look for a couch at the local Salvation Army or Habitat for Humanity’s warehouse. Your couch may start looking better to you then.
Liverlips McCracken Premium Member about 4 years ago
Oh yeah! We had one of those when I was a kid, and I have mine now.
Lucy Rudy about 4 years ago
Have you considered a washable slipcover?
M2MM about 4 years ago
We’ve had the same black leather sofa for the past 20+ years. The leather looks a bit saggy along the back, but even with 2 parrots it’s holding up well. (They chew the corners, given the chance, and poop down the back and sides – we thwart their efforts with throw-blankets and baby wipes for the messes). I doubt we will need to replace it for many years yet. :D
Shirl Summ Premium Member about 4 years ago
That reminds me, I need to vacuum under mine.
unfair.de about 4 years ago
Throw Pillows. Short for ugly-throw-away-pillows. Which no one ever does, instead buys less repugnant pillowcases. Which never really fit.
well-i-never about 4 years ago
I am not sitting around the Grand Canyon just to see if I can make a dent.
Zumtahk Premium Member about 4 years ago
Guess I have to disable my camera!
TheFiddleBackSpider about 4 years ago
This is a relatable couch
Doctor Toon about 4 years ago
I got a recliner a few months back
My wife took over my spot, and the 4 cats take turns filling in the rest
Diane Lee Premium Member about 4 years ago
Mine is 50 years old, has been recovered three or four times and rebuilt twice. It goes with my antiques and I like it a lot more than anything I can buy these days. Everything looks like it came from IKEA.
Seed_drill about 4 years ago
I brought home an immaculate 60 year old sofa from my grandmothers and the cat rendered it trash worthy in 6 months.
TMMILLER Premium Member about 4 years ago
Hidden toe breaker! Been the done that! Little toe still hurts and it’s been over a year since I broke the dang thing.
Perkycat about 4 years ago
This is hilarious and so true! That’s all I’m going to say.
RickMiletich1 about 4 years ago
We have the same couch,so true!
amaryllis2 Premium Member about 4 years ago
From Sears! Right?
j.painterjones about 4 years ago
A thorough cleaning, THEN a slipcover, if you MUST keep the couch. Look for a couch at the local Salvation Army or Habitat for Humanity’s warehouse. Your couch may start looking better to you then.