Brazilian Rosewood Sofa Black Leather, 1960
By Percival Lafer
Located in Chicago, IL
Brazilian rosewood sofa black leather, 1960. Style of Percival Lafer.
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather, Rosewood
Brazilian Rosewood Sofa Black Leather, 1960
By Percival Lafer
Located in Chicago, IL
Brazilian rosewood sofa black leather, 1960. Style of Percival Lafer.
Leather, Rosewood
Verellen Slip-covered Black Linen Sofa
Located in Nashville, TN
Verellen sofa with black linen slip cover. Used extremely minimally for a design project.
Linen
Black Leather Sofa by COR, Germany
By COR
Located in Miami, FL
Black Leather Sofa by COR, made in Germany. Great quality.
Aluminum
Verellen Slip-covered Black Linen Sofa
Located in Nashville, TN
Verellen sofa with black linen slip cover. Used extremely minimally for a design project.
Linen
De Sede 2-Seat Sofa Black Leather Sofa, 1970
By De Sede
Located in Munich, Bavaria
De Sede black leather 2-seat sofa from 1970. Both seats are extendable for much more lounge seat comfort.
Leather, Upholstery, Wood
Black Leather 3-Seater Chesterfield Sofa
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
This sofa has a full button down scroll back and armrests.
Leather
Two Seat Sofa in Black Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Due to the overall black color of the leatherette, the sofa radiates smoothness and underlines the streamlined design.
Leather
$8,000 / item
Black Canvas and Blackened Steel Sofa
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This version of our Inheritance Sofa is upholstered in black canvas. The foam seat cushions have been wrapped in polyfiber for added softness and comfort.
Steel
John Mascheroni For Swaim Black Canvas Sofa
By John Mascheroni
Located in Long Island City, NY
John Mascheroni for Swaim black canvas sofa newly reupholstered in a heavy black cotton canvas fabric by Ralph Lauren.
Canvas, Cotton
$15,406Sale Price / item|20% Off
Frenchy Sofa with Black Velvet Fabric
Located in Paris, FR
Sofa Frenchy with structure in solid wood. Covered with black velvet fabric high quality fabric.
Velvet, Wood
$12,000 / item
Black Wool and Antique Brass Sofa
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sitting atop an antique brass plated frame, the sofa is strapped with support belts featuring black cotton webbing, black leather, and antique brass buckles.
Steel
$14,636 / item
Black Kaleidoscope Sofa by Jialun Xiong
By Jialun Xiong
Located in Geneve, CH
Black Kaleidoscope sofa by Jialun Xiong Dimensions: 77” W x 34” D x 30” H Materials: Metal, ash wood, linen, wool, leather and calf hide.
Metal
$13,500 / item
Black Wool and Polished Brass Sofa
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sitting atop a polished brass plated frame, the sofa is strapped with support belts featuring black cotton webbing, black leather, and polished brass buckles.
Steel
$13,500 / item
Black Wool and Polished Nickel Sofa
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This version of our Inheritance Sofa is upholstered in black wool. The foam seat cushions have been wrapped in polyfiber for added softness and comfort.
Steel
Outdoor Sunbrella Sage & Black Powdercoat Sofa
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Outdoor Collection sofa was designed to be as comfortable as it is modern and durable. It can be used on its own or paired with other elements of the Outdoor Collection to create...
Steel
Vintage black leather and chrome sofa, 1970s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage two seater sofa made from a chromed steel frame and black leather seats and armrests.
Chrome
$3,436Sale Price|20% Off
Thayer Coggin Sectional Sofa in Black Linen
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Mid Century Modern Low Profile Sectional Sofa in Black Linen by THAYER COGGIN 3 piece (1 center and 2 si...
Linen
$6,652 / item
'Hippo' Upholstered Sofa by Norr11, Zero, Black
By Norr11, Kristian Sofus Hansen, Tommy Hyldahl
Located in Paris, IDF
'Hippo' Sofa full upholstered Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11. Model shown on the picture: Fabric: Sahco Zero 10 Fabric: large variety available Sof...
Wool
Poul Kjaerholm 'PK31' Sofa in Black Leather
By Poul Kjærholm, E. Kold Christensen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Beautiful PK31 sofa in patinated black leather by Poul Kjaerholm for E.
Metal
Modern Sculptural Black Soft Bouclé Sofa, Fabric, 2020s
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A great sofa... priced well too! Used to stage a house in Palm Springs. A modern sofa in a cool design. Not sure who designed it, but this design is very sculptural and modern. Have ...
Fabric
Scandinavian Mid Century Modern Black Leather Sofa
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
MID CENTURY BLACK LEATHER SOFA This Scandinavian Mid Century Modern Black Leather Sofa is a timeless piece that exudes sophistication and elegance.
Steel
Scandinavian Designer Black Yellow Sofa
Located in Paris, FR
This piece embodies feeling warm, comfortable, and safe. This sofa has an asymmetrical and eye catching design with clean and crisp lines. The wood contrasts give it a dynamic twist...
Wool, Birch
$3,200Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Black Leather Sofa, circa 20th Century
Located in Napa, CA
Comfortable vintage black leather couch, with six cushions. Some wear to cushions; please inquire for details.
Leather, Wood
Marzio Cecchi Serpente Sofa Black Vinyl, 1972
By Marzio Cecchi
Located in Padova, IT
"Serpente - Snake" sofa designed by Marzio Cecchi in the seventies and produced by the brand of the architect own brand "Studio Most". 18 elements with wooden frame covered in glos...
Plastic, Wood
Italian Rosewood Veneer & Black Leather Platform Sofa, 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sophisticated Italian modern three-seat sofa from the 1970s, combining luxurious materials with refined architectural design.
Leather
$15,500 / item
Black Bison Leather and Antique Nickel Sofa
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This version of our Inheritance Sofa is upholstered in heavily pebbled black bison leather.
Steel
$2,427 / item
Cover Black Central Modular Sofa by Mowee
Located in Geneve, CH
Cover Black Central modular sofa by MOWEE Dimensions: D83 x W68 x H81 cm (seat height 42 cm).
Aluminum
$2,672 / item
Ribbons Black Left Modular Sofa by Mowee
Located in Geneve, CH
Ribbons black left modular sofa by Mowee Dimensions: D83 x W80 x H81 cm (seat height 42 cm) Material: Aluminum and upholstery Weight: 19 kg Also available in different colours an...
Aluminum
$2,404 / item
Ribbons Black Central Modular Sofa by Mowee
Located in Geneve, CH
Ribbons black central modular sofa by Mowee. Dimensions: D83 x W68 x H81 cm.
Aluminum
$2,742 / item
Cover Black Right Modular Sofa by Mowee
Located in Geneve, CH
Cover Black Right Modular Sofa by MOWEE Dimensions: D83 x W80 x H81 cm (seat height 42 cm).
Aluminum
$2,439 / item
Nature Black Central Modular Sofa by MOWEE
Located in Geneve, CH
Nature Black central modular sofa by MOWEE Dimensions: D83 x W68 x H81 cm (seat height 42 cm).
Aluminum
$2,672 / item
Ribbons Black Right Modular Sofa by Mowee
Located in Geneve, CH
Ribbons black right modular sofa by MOWEE Dimensions: D83 x W80 x H81 cm (seat height 42 cm) Material: aluminium and upholstery Weight: 19 kg Also available in different colours ...
Aluminum
$2,929 / item
Nature Black Right Modular Sofa by Mowee
Located in Geneve, CH
Nature black right modular sofa by MOWEE Dimensions: D85 x W76 x H81 cm (seat height 42 cm).
Aluminum
$2,929 / item
Nature Black Left Modular Sofa by Mowee
Located in Geneve, CH
Nature Black Left Modular sofa by MOWEE Dimensions: D85 x W76 x H81 cm (seat height 42 cm).
Aluminum
$6,500 / item
Black Canvas & Blackened Steel Two Seat Sofa
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sitting atop a blackened steel frame, the two seat sofa is strapped with support belts featuring black cotton webbing, black leather, and blackened antique buckles.
Steel
$4,785 / item
Jet Black RAP Sofa by Karim Rashid
Located in Geneve, CH
Jet Black RAP Sofa by Karim Rashid Dimensions: D 80 x W 170 x H 75 cm.
Other
$1,990 / item
Black Along Birch Sofa by Storängen Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Black Along birch sofa by Storängen Design Dimensions: D 52 x W 150 x H 87 x SH 45 cm Materials: birch wood.
Birch
[Available Now] Black Kaleidoscope, Modern Long Sofa with 7 Black Materials
By Jialun Xiong
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Black Kaleidoscope “Living” collection Consisting of a long sofa, a lounge chair and coffee table, the collection will expose all who lounge upon it, revealing their honesty and puri...
Metal
$14,000 / item
Obsidian Black Leather and Blackened Steel Sofa
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Inheritance Sofa by Stephen Kenn is as comfortable as it is unique. The design features an exposed construction composed of three elements - a steel frame, plush upholstery, and...
Steel
$8,807 / item
Black Chromed YOU Sofa by Luca Nichetto
Located in Geneve, CH
Black chromed YOU sofa by Luca Nichetto Materials: Black chromed structure.
Metal
$2,560Sale Price|20% Off
Mid Century Scandinavian Danish Modern Black Leather sofa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid Century Scandinavian Danish Modern Black Leather 3 seat sofa. Great design and shape 3 seat sofa that sits on 4 Square dark brown wood legs.
Leather
$19,818 / item
Jell Sofa Black Fabric by Alter Ego Studio
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Jell Sofa by Alter Ego Studio Dimensions W 260 cm D 120 cm H 85 cm Product features Product options: Upholstery: Available in all Alter Ego Studio leathers and fabrics. Availab...
Stone
Scandinavian Modern Sofa in Walnut and Black Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
The most distinctive feature is its wooden legs, which extend all the way up to the armrests. The sofa's black leatherette upholstery is further accentuated by a textured surface on ...
Walnut, Faux Leather
Maralunga 2-seater sofa, reupholstered in black velvet, Cassina
By Cassina
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A beautifully restored Maralunga 2-seater sofa designed by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, newly reupholstered in a elegant black velvet.
Velvet
DE SEDE DS11 SOFA IN BLACK LEATHER - SWISS 1970s
Located in BREDA, NL
Upholstered in supple black leather, the DS-11 showcases the rich character and durability that define De Sede's legacy.
Leather
Mid Century Danish Modern Beautiful All Black Leather Sofa
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century Danish modern beautiful All Black leather 3 seat sofa black wood legs. Beautiful Black leather is soft and shows little signs of use but broken in nicely.
Leather, Teak, Lacquer
Sleek Four-Seat Danish Sofa in Black Leatherette
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Due to the overall black color of the leatherette, the sofa radiates smoothness and underlines the streamlined design.
Metal
Brigadier black leather sofa by Cini Boeri, Knoll, 1980s
By Knoll, Cini Boeri
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Knoll Brigadier in black leather is a timeless statement of modern luxury and sophisticated comfort.
Leather, Wood
Four-Seater Sofa in Black Leatherette and Steel
Located in Waalwijk, NL
This sofa is simplistic, yet stylish in its design. Due to the overall black color of the leatherette upholstery, the sofa radiates smoothness and underlines the streamlined design.
Steel
Modern European Sofa in Black Upholstery and Metal
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, leatherette, lacquered metal, Northern Europe, 1970s The design is characterized by a solid construction based on sharp lines and geometrical shapes that are noticeable in the...
Metal
$7,052Sale Price|20% Off
Tito Agnoli Black Leather Sofa for Poltrona Frau
By Tito Agnoli
Located in Weesp, NL
Introducing Timeless Luxury: Tito Agnoli's 1980s Italian Two-Seater Black Leather Sofa by Poltrona Frau Experience the epitome of sophistication with this Italian two-seater black l...
Leather
DS-2011 in Black Leather Sofa by De Sede
By De Sede
Located in New York, NY
The DS-2011 sofa in Black Leather by De Sede made in Switzerland.
Leather
Modernist Sofa / Daybed, Black Wood and Fabric, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Modernist Sofa / Daybed, Black Wood and Fabric, 1960s
Fabric, Wood
Custom Modern Monair Channeled Sofa in Black Velvet
By Carrocel
Located in North York, ON
This modern sofa is made to order. Coated in a deep black fabric, it sits atop tapered satin black and tapered dark finished legs.
Velvet, Wood
Danish Sofa in Original Black Leather and Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Three-seater sofa, leather, brass, oak, Denmark 1950s. Elegant three-seat sofa in original leather and decorated with brass nails. This sofa is designed in the style of Frits Henni...
Brass
Luxurious Scandinavian Midcentury Modern Black Leather Sofa by Stouby
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Super luxurious Danish midcentury modern black leather down filled sofa by Stouby having cylindrical beech legs.
Leather, Beech
Johannes Spalt for Wittmann Sofa in Black Leather
By Wittmann, Johannes Spalt
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Johannes Spalt for Wittmann, sofa or settee, leather, chromed steel, Austria, 1960s This subtle and modest sofa is designed by the talented Austrian furniture designer Johannes Spalt.
Steel, Chrome
Black leather, silk velvet cushions, breathable bouclé fabric — when shopping for antique or vintage sofas, today’s couch connoisseurs have much to choose from in terms of style and shape. But it wasn’t always thus.
The sofa is typically defined as a long upholstered seat that features a back and arms and is intended for two or more people. While the term “couch” comes from the Old French couche, meaning to lie down, and sofa has Eastern origins, both are forms of divan, a Turkish word that means an elongated cushioned seat. Bench-like seating in Ancient Greece, which was padded with soft blankets, was called klinai. No matter how you spell it, sofa just means comfort, at least it does today.
In the early days of sofa design, upholstery consisted of horsehair or dried moss. Sofas that originated in countries such as France during the 17th century were more integral to decor than they were to comfort. Like most Baroque furnishings from the region, they frequently comprised heavy, gilded mahogany frames and were upholstered in floral Beauvais tapestry. Today, options abound when it comes to style and material, with authentic leather offerings and classy steel settees. Plush, velvet chesterfields represent the platonic ideal of coziness.
Vladimir Kagan’s iconic sofa designs, such as the Crescent and the Serpentine — which, like the sectional sofas of the 1960s created by furniture makers such as Harvey Probber, are quite popular among mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts — showcase the spectrum of style available to modern consumers. Those looking to make a statement can turn to Studio 65’s lip-shaped Bocca sofa, which was inspired by the work of Salvador Dalí. Elsewhere, the furniture of the 1970s evokes an era when experimentation ruled, or at least provided a reason to break the rules. Just about every area of society felt a sudden urge to be wayward, to push boundaries — and buttons. Vintage leather sofas of that decade are characterized by a rare blending of the showy and organic.
With so many options, it’s important to explore and find the perfect furniture for your space. Paying attention to the lines of the cushions as well as the flow from the backrest into the arms is crucial to identifying a cohesive new piece for your home or office.
Fortunately, with styles from every era — and even round sofas — there’s a luxurious piece for every space. Deck out your living room with an Art Deco lounge or go retro with a nostalgic '80s design. No matter your sitting vision, the right piece is waiting for you in the expansive collection of unique sofas on 1stDibs.
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