If you keep your eyes open, you might find your new favorite piece of furniture on the side of the road.
One Reddit user hit the home decor jackpot while walking and found a free leather chair. they subscriber Find them for r/ThriftStoreFinds.
The pictures show a leather chair with minor damage, but most of it is on the back of the chair.
“If anyone has tips on fixing it I’m all ears!” the original poster said in the comment.
The last photo is of the chair tag, which says it’s from the West Elm brand Williams Sonoma. Even on sale there are costs of a similar model At least $999. Considering that this Reddit user got his chair for the low, low price of free, that’s a big deal.
US Environmental Protection Agency I mentioned Landfills received 5 million tons of leather and rubber municipal solid waste in 2018. Meanwhile, 2.5 million tons of it were incinerated, and the recycling rate for both was just 18.2%.
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And this is just in one year. Every year a ridiculous amount of Leather scraps They are created, end up in landfills or are incinerated. This also represents a lot of wasted money, making it even more important for brands to become more sustainable.
By searching your area for furniture when you need it, you can save leather or other furniture from landfills. You can also save over $1,000 on a new, sturdy piece of furniture.
If you have no luck on the sidewalk, Thrift stores She is your next best bet. You could stumble upon a piece that has an amazing story. You may also find something that is high quality, vintage, and inexpensive at the same time.
Even though the OP’s chair is a little worn, they can still restore it to at least some of its former glory. Many people responded to their call for repair tips and shared their joy.
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“Saphir Creme Universelle would be my choice. Or Lexol if the budget is tight,” one person said It is recommended. “Nice find!”
Someone else Suggested: “If you get a clean white cotton cloth and your steamer, you can easily repair this damage. You’ll need a product called Leather CPR (comes in a silver and purple plastic bottle).”
“What a find! Fits the space so well,” a third Reddit user wrote here.
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