Care of an Antique Leather Chair

Wipe off surface dirt and grime with a dry, soft cloth. Brush dirt from crevices and corners with a small paintbrush.

Clean your antique leather chair with a water-based antique leather cleaner. Be sure to use a cleaner specifically designed for antique leather rather than regular leather. Some of the ingredients uses to clean regular leather can be damaging to antique leather. If the leather on the chair is cracking or brittle, avoid wet-washing it in any way or you may damage it further. Follow the instructions on the bottle of antique leather cleaner for using the product, as this may vary among manufacturers.

Apply antique leather conditioner to the chair after cleaning, or at least twice a year, to keep the leather supple. Follow the instructions on the bottle for using the leather conditioner.

Position your chair in a spot that is away from heat sources and direct sunlight. Heat and sun can fade the color of the leather.

Keep pets off of your antique leather chair. Their claws can easily damage the leather.