Is it possible to remove dye? (leather chair)

[captain]

I have a vintage leather recliner and it looks like somebody re-dyed the seat back. It is a different color than the rest of the chair (more orange-y).

When using saddle soap on the chair, orange dye bleeds off so I am very hesitant to sit on it.

I've seen deglazers but just wondering how harsh that would be. What does the finish of a tan leather look like after using a deglazer? 

Would something less toxic like vinegar or rubbing alcohol work to remove a dye/finish like this?

Open to any thoughts/suggestions on removing or how to prevent this dye from bleeding? I'd be fine just stabilizing it so it doesn't rub off on anything. (wondering if a simple wax conditioner might do this)

Thanks!

Here is a quick photo of the area:

 

Edited May 23, 2023 by captain

[captain]

Any pointers? Stumped on where to go with this thing and would hate to get rid of it.

Have never encountered this issue with leather. Thanks

[fredk]

Sounds like somebody tried to re-colour without removing the original lacquer top finish.

Now, if it were me; I'd wash it all down with plenty of cellulose (lacquer) thinners, then apply a new coat of a tan dye and then a lacquer top finish 

[captain]

1 hour ago, fredk said:

Sounds like somebody tried to re-colour without removing the original lacquer top finish.

Now, if it were me; I'd wash it all down with plenty of cellulose (lacquer) thinners, then apply a new coat of a tan dye and then a lacquer top finish 

Thanks! Is there a less toxic option? This is already in my house and It was very hard to move.

I don't necessarily care about the color, I just want to stabilize it so no dye rubs off. 

Wouldn't a lacquer prevent the leather from breathing/being able to be conditioned?

[Klara]

My quick and dirty suggestion would be to lay a cheap blanket on the recliner so that any dye would rub off onto that instead of your clothes. At least until you have found a better solution. 

[captain]

On 5/25/2023 at 3:05 AM, Klara said:

My quick and dirty suggestion would be to lay a cheap blanket on the recliner so that any dye would rub off onto that instead of your clothes. At least until you have found a better solution. 

Thanks. I guess I was just hoping there was a somewhat easy way to remove dye like this. Hate covering up all the leather but that might be the best route