Smell from New Leather Furniture?

Natural leather furniture does come with a "leather" smell. However, the processing of leather for furniture includes not only the tanning process, but may also involve applying other chemicals to provide stain resistance, for example. This is a page about smell from new leather furniture.

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Question: Strong Smell From New Leather Furniture?

September 12, 2006

I bought a leather sofa and love seat and the smell is so strong, it burns my eyes. I was wondering why?

Cindi from Harrisburg, PA

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Connie Vowles

September 14, 20060 found this helpful

I'm just wondering if it is a burgundy color? My Mom got one this color and had to return it because of the smell. She was told others have had to return this color as well.

By Lynda (Guest Post)

September 14, 20060 found this helpful

I've posted several times, so I thought, but it didn't go through for some reason, perhaps my fault. I was told by a leather store that many leathers are tanned in horse urine, and the odor may never leave.

Hope your's isn't one of them. God bless you and help you to return it if it is. You should have a legitimate complaint! :<0

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