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iamheero t1_j668atk wrote

Reply to comment by eggdropk in Fresh from Norway, my custom Ekornes Stressless chair by Gerbski

We had one, but be mindful to wash it regularly (wipe down with a leather cleaner, super easy) if you want it to last a long time. Apparently the oils from your hair can really wear down the leather headrest.

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Histrix t1_j66orpx wrote

I had one for about thirty years and on mine the leather on the armrests started deteriorating. Wasn’t able to buy replacement armrests.

To be fair I never used leather conditioner on them and I’m pretty sure that would have helped protect the leather from many years of lotion covered arms.

That said, they are the most comfortable chairs I’ve ever sat in and would buy another.

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iamheero t1_j66vs4v wrote

We had ours re-upholstered by a local specialist, it was cool to be able to choose the leather etc but keep dad's favorite chair. Cost as much as a used chair to do, but worth it.

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sl33p t1_j66e99b wrote

I always thought that was from my short hairs stabbing the leather over and over again year after year.

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iamheero t1_j66j0jd wrote

Could be part of it! My beard wears through my motorcycle helmet cheekpads really fast.

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