Drabert Lobbytop Leather Sofa by Otto Zapf, Black, Modern Design, 1970
By Drabert, Otto Zapf
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
The black, smooth leather shows a slight patina on the seat cushions.
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather
Drabert Lobbytop Leather Sofa by Otto Zapf, Black, Modern Design, 1970
By Drabert, Otto Zapf
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
The black, smooth leather shows a slight patina on the seat cushions.
Leather
$3,529Sale Price|25% Off
Chromed Metal and Black Rubber Design Sofa Signed System. French work.
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This unusual design sofa is made of chromed metal with black rubber back part and seat.
Chrome
Robin Day Club Sofa for Hille in Black Vinyl and Teak, 1962
By Hille, Robin Day
Located in London, GB
A fantastic Club Sofa designed by Robin Day for Hille, 1962. This elegant and highly practical sofa features black vinyl upholstery raised on a teak base, creating a clean and unders...
Teak
Mid 20th Century Vintage Knoll Chrome Frame Sofa With Weathered Black Leather
By Florence Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
Check out the Knoll website - this sofa new retails for $22-25K. This is a heavy, well-built sofa
Chrome
Hannes Wettstein three seat sofa in black leather and steel. Model Delphi
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hannes Wettstein three seat sofa new upholstered with black elegance full grain aniline leather.
Stainless Steel
Arflex Cloud Small Sofa in Black Straps by Carlo Colombo
By Carlo Colombo, Arflex
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Cloud collection, developed to find a lifestyle more in line with nature and the visual cheerfulness, with soft and comfortable shapes. Materials: Upholstered Fabric (Black Strap)...
Fabric
Timeless 3-seater Art Deco design sofa upholstered in black cowhide leather
Located in Harderwijk, NL
This timeless 3-seater Art Deco design sofa is upholstered in black leather and finished with wooden details.
Leather
1950s Sofa attributed to Milo Baughman, Black Iron, Kravet Beligan Linen
By Milo Baughman
Located in Miami, FL
1950s Sofa attributed to Milo Baughman, black Iron frame and Legs with wooden ball feet, newly reupholstered in Kravet 100% Beligan Linen.
Iron
$7,967Sale Price / item|20% Off
Naked Round Sofa, Small with Natural Oak and Paris Black
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Naked Round Sofa with Inviting curves and a comfortable seating. Handmade with a solid wood base. The Naked Round sofa is available in a number of different materials, finishes a...
Fabric, Wood
Robert Haussmann De Sede Rh 302 Sofa and Armchair Black
By Robert Haussmann, De Sede
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Robert Haussmann RH 302 2-seat sofa and armchair manufactured by De Sede. The sofa and chair were reupholstered some years ago in black Kvadrat Halingdal fabric.
Chrome
$9,340Sale Price|20% Off
Biedermeier Sofa in Birch with Mythical Creatures and Black Upholstery, 1820
Located in Ulm, DE
The visible underside reveals the original coil-spring suspension and handwoven webbing, a testament to the sofa’s authentic, high-quality construction. Condition: The sofa is in re...
Birch
Gjerløv-Knudsen and Lind 'Moduline' All Black Leather Settee or Sofa
By France & Søn, Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen and Torben Lind
Located in Waalwijk, NL
It is characterized by its concise and simple design, with a black lacquered oak frame supporting a black leather body.
Leather, Oak
$2,400Sale Price|40% Off
Mid century Scandinavian modern black leather sofa 3 seat Hans Olsen
By Hans Olsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful Scandinavian Modern black leather sofa designed by Hans Olsen. All original soft black leather down filled cushions.
Leather, Birch
$2,880Sale Price|20% Off
Post modern Italian black leather sofa in the style of Nicoletti Salotti
By Nicoletti Salotti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Italian black leather 3 seat long sofa in the manner of Nicoletti Salotti.
Leather
De Sede DS-2011 Two-seat Sofa in Black Leather, Switzerland
By De Sede
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
The solid sofa's construction is made extremely durable with beautiful upholstery – a sofa that is refreshing and invigorating.
Leather
PK 31/2 - 2 pers. sofa in black leather by Poul Kjærholm
By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Copenhagen, DK
PK 31/2 - 2-seater sofa in patinated original black leather with steel frame.
Steel
Newly Upholstered Knoll International Black Leather Custom Sofa, Germany, 1950s
By Knoll
Located in Berlin, DE
Newly upholstered Knoll International custom sofa in sorensen leather. Germany, 1950s.
Metal
1990s Gunilla Allard for Lammhults Cinema Sofa / Loveseat in Black Leather
By Gunilla Allard, Lammhults
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The piece features a tubular steel frame and the seat and back are upholstered in a smooth black leather. The sofa measures 27.5 inches deep, 62 inches long, and 31 inches high wi...
Steel
Pierre Chapo. S22 two-seater sofa, in elm and black leather. 1970
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pierre Chapo Two-seater sofa in natural elm with black leather back and seat cushions and natural leather strips on the sides.
Leather, Elm
Completely Restored Woodard Full Size Wrought Iron Couch in Black Powder Coat
By Russell Woodard, Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in Ferndale, MI
Wrought iron with steel mesh couch by Woodard. From the sculpture line fresh modernist design.
Wrought Iron
Slide Design Amélie Duetto Sofa in Glamour Black by Italo Pertichini
By Slide
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Italo Pertichini presents Amélie Duetto, a sofa that belongs to Amélie Collection. The love seats sofa Amélie Duetto is stackable as the whole collection.
Plastic
Slide Design Amélie Duetto Sofa in Jet Black by Italo Pertichini
By Slide
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Italo Pertichini presents Amélie Duetto, a sofa that belongs to Amélie Collection. The love seats sofa Amélie Duetto is stackable as the whole collection.
Plastic
Tarantino 3 Seaters Sofa in Blue Fabric with Black Gold Legs
By Lorenza Bozzoli, Ghidini 1961
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Soft and welcoming, this sofa is inspired by the 70’s; a decade that changed our culture forever through freedom and self-discovery.
Fabric
Vintage Mid Century Modern Black Wrought Iron Arthur Umanoff Style Sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Black Wrought Iron Arthur Umanoff Style Sofa. Circa Mid 20th Century.
Wrought Iron
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Party Sofa Model 5407 in Black Leather
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Toledo, OH
This is the Model 5407 Chesterfield style sofa in black leather. Original leather. The wide arms and long length allow for extra seating. 100 long x 23 1/2" high x 36" deep.
Leather
Poltrona Frau Quadra Black Leather Sectional Sofa by Studio Cerri, 2005, Italy
By Poltrona Frau, Studio Cerri & Associati
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Upholstered in sumptuous black Pelle Frau leather (SC 20), the sofa combines a soft, luxurious touch with remarkable durability, developing an elegant patina over time.
Steel
Sofa in Rosewood and Original Black Leather by Ole Wanscher, 1951
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Sofa in Rosewood and Original Black Leather by Ole Wanscher, 1951 Additional Information: Material: Rosewood and original black leather Style: Mid century, Scandinavian Rare sofa mo...
Rosewood, Leather
Studio Simon Minimalist Black Leather Three-Seater “Simone” Sofa, Italy, 1975
By Studio Simon
Located in Vicenza, IT
The structure is made of black lacquered wood. A black leather big seat completes the sofa.
Leather, Foam, Beech
Contemporary Large Standard Sofa in Black Leather with Brass Base
By Michael Felix
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The standard sofa is deceptively simple at first glance. Upon closer inspection it manages to be both modern and nostalgic, the sofa you will bring with you from home to home for dec...
Brass
$2,450Sale Price / item|54% Off
The Angle II Angle Sofa in Grace Black Tuxedo Color by TRNK
By TRNK
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Angle II Angle sofa in Grace Black Tuxedo Color by TRNK The Angle II Series is a graduation from its namesake Angle collection via the addition of cut-outs to highlight negati...
Cotton
Mario Bellini Vintage "Camaleonda" Sofa, Lambskin Black Leather, 1970 B&B Italia
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Mario Bellini Camaleonda Sofa in Custom Black Lambskin Leather, Italy, 1970s An iconic example of Italian design, this vintage Camaleonda sofa by Mario Bellini embodies the sculptur...
Chrome
$7,400Sale Price|20% Off
Mid-Century Black Leather Tufted Sofa Edward Wormley for Dunbar Style
By Kroehler Mfg. Co., Edward Wormley
Located in Baltimore, MD
This is a very handsome, gorgeous black leather geometric tufted pattern sofa by the Kroehler Mfg.
Leather
Contemporary Medium Standard Sofa in Black Leather with Brass Base
By Michael Felix
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Standard sofa is deceptively simple at first glance. Upon closer inspection it manages to be both modern and nostalgic, the sofa you will bring with you from home to home for dec...
Brass
Black leather 2 seater sofa by Tito Agnoli for Poltrona Frau, Italy 1980s
By Poltrona Frau, Tito Agnoli
Located in ECHT, NL
2 seater sofa designed by Tito Agnoli for Poltrona Frau. Made with high quality black leather this design will fit every interior.
Leather
Two-Seat Sofa Upholstered with Black Leather and of Danish Design
Located in Lejre, DK
Crafted with precision and attention to detail, this sofa seamlessly combines form and function. The clean lines and minimalist silhouette are quintessentially Scandinavian, while th...
Leather
Vintage Black Leather 64"W Chesterfield Sofa Settee Perfectly Broken In English
Located in Atlanta, GA
Vintage Black Leather Chesterfield Sofa or Settee, English, circa 1960s.
Metal
$2,040Sale Price|20% Off
Mid Century Danish Modern Beautiful Black Leather 3 Seat Sofa oak Legs
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century Danish modern beautiful Black leather 3 seat sofa dark wood legs. Style of Børge Mogensen.
Leather, Oak
De Sede "DS-11" Modular Sofa, Black Leather, 1970, Set of 6
By De Sede
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
De Sede "DS-11" modular sofa, black leather, Switzerland, 1970, set of 6.
Leather
Walter Knoll Foster 500 Three-Seater Sofa by Norman Foster in Black Leather
Located in Nottingham, GB
Upholstered in sumptuous black leather, the sofa features generous loose seat and back cushions for outstanding comfort.
Leather
Three-Seater Sofa Model "Senior" in Rio Rosewood and Original Black Leather
By Steen Ostergaard, Jason Møbler
Located in Lejre, DK
— Origin: Denmark — Designer: Steen Østergaard — Manufacturer: Jason Møbler — Period: 1960s — Material: Rio rosewood and original black leather — Type: Three seater sofa — Dimensio...
Leather, Rosewood
Black Leather Vintage de Sede DS 69 Freestanding Sofa Daybed 1970s Switzerland
By De Sede
Located in Vienna, AT
Black leather de Sede vintage sofa or daybed model DS 69 from high quality black stitched leather 1970s Switzerland.
Leather
Mid-Century Martin Visser BZ29 Sofa, Navy Fabric, Black Metal, Teak Arms
By Martin Visser, 't Spectrum
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Martin Visser BZ29 sofa designed for 't Spectrum in 1960. The frame is black enameled metal, spare and rectilinear, with flat teak armrests mounted at the outer edges.
Metal
1960s French Black Lacquered Metal Sofa Table with Bamboo Feet
Located in Stockbridge, GA
This table is in metal with the shape of bamboo feet.
Metal
Black Leather Kubus Sofa Model “8020” by Josef Hoffmann for Wittmann, Austria
By Wittmann, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Produced by the esteemed Austrian manufacturer Wittmann since the 1960s, this particular example is an early 1980s edition, distinguished by its exceptional craftsmanship and richly ...
Leather, Wood
Black Velvet Soriana Sofa by Afra and Tobia Scarpa, Cassina, Italy 1970s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This vintage example features black upholstery with deep tufting and the signature external chrome clamps that define the model.
Chrome
Kartell Bubble Club 2-Seat Sofa in Black by Philippe Starck
By Kartell, Philippe Starck
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A veritable icon made by Kartell, the mass-tinted polypropylene Bubble club sofa was a Pioneer of a new concept in furniture accessories: the Industrial sofa made entirely of plastic...
Plastic
Iconic Camaleonda Sofa by Mario Bellini – Newly Upholstered Black Cotton, 1973
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in IT
This iconic Camaleonda Sofa, designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia in 1973, has been newly upholstered in luxurious 100% Italian black cotton fabric.
Cotton
Black Patchwork Leather Convertible Sofa by De Sede, Switzerland, ca 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Geneva, CH
Black patchwork leather convertible sofa produced by De Sede, Switzerland, ca. 1970s Good condition.
Leather
Mid Century Danish Modern Black Leather 3 Seat Sofa w/ Birch Legs
By Stouby Polster Møbelfabrik
Located in Puslinch, ON
Condition: Great Vintage Condition Dimensions: 85” L x 32” D x 32” H (17.5” SH) Description: A vintage black leather sofa. Made in Denmark, circa 1970s by Stouby.
Leather, Birch
Fontana Arte Midcentury Black Glass Sofa Table with Metal Structure, Italy 1970s
By Fontana Arte
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian midcentury modern design large coffe table or sofa table produced by Fontana Arte with nickel-plated metal frame and a removable, thick black polished glass top; the manufact...
Metal
Post-Modern Black & White Two-Seater Sofa, Italy, 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
The playful design of this sofa is characterized by its dynamic expression, further accentuated by the striking black and white color contrast.
Wood, Bouclé, Fabric
De Sede DS-85 Daybed & Sofa, Patinated Black Leather & Chrome, Switzerland 1970s
By Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger, Afra & Tobia Scarpa, De Sede, Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Sofa, Daybed & fold-out queen bed. We present the De Sede DS-85 in chrome and original patinated black leather; the versatile version of the De Sede snake sofa (DS-600). 1970s S...
Chrome
$3,200Sale Price|20% Off
Mid Century Danish Modern Beautiful Black Leather 3 Seat Sofa birch Legs
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century Danish modern beautiful Black Long leather 3 seat sofa Birch legs. Style of Børge Mogensen.
Leather, Birch
Pair of B&B Italia "Tufty Time" Sofas - In Black Leather
Located in Barrowford, GB
On offer on this occasion is superb, immaculately-presented example of an icon of contemporary seating-design, it being a superb identical pair of "Tufty Time" sectional-sofas (each ...
Leather
Guliver Sofa With Black Louro Wood And Brushed Brass Base
Located in Freamunde, PT
Gulliver Sofa is a refined expression of modern elegance and comfort, designed to bring effortless sophistication to any living space. With its structured silhouette, plush upholster...
Metal, Brass, Stainless Steel
Modular Leather Corner Sofa in Black Leather by Antic Studio
Located in London, GB
Designed as a modular seating system the sofa can adapt to your requirements. The standard configuration in black and brown leather as pictured consists of four interconnected module...
Oak, Leather
Sculptural Contemporary Pink Velvet and Black Lacquered Sofa Revolución
By Moanne
Located in Almería, ES
In a world longing for transformation, the Revolución Sofa doesn’t whisper change—it embodies it. With a fearless palette of bubblegum pink velvet against a deep black lacquer frame,...
Velvet, Wood, Lacquer
$2,690
Bernhardt Couch
Located in Pasadena, TX
Bernhardt Gray Upholstered Sofa designed with clean contemporary lines, this elegant sofa features plush seat cushions, supportive back cushions, and subtle nailhead trim along the a...
Fabric, Foam
Børge Mogensen Two-Seat Sofa, Tremmesofa Model 1789, black Beech and Leather
By Børge Mogensen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen two-seat sofa in black lacquered beech and new upholstered cushions of mokka full grain aniline leather.
Leather, Beech
$2,335Sale Price|20% Off
Designer Couch Table in Louis XVI Black, White Marble
Located in Berlin, DE
Designer couch table in Louis XVI black, white marble Solid beechwood painted black and with gilded bronze.
Marble, Brass
Vintage couches and antique sofas have anchored living rooms for generations. The pieces most sought after today carry the deep-buttoned tufting of a Chesterfield or the low, sculptural ease of mid-century modern and Hollywood Regency design.
Styles to Know
Rolled arms and tufted backs point to Mid-Century Modern or Hollywood Regency pieces, while tight backs and turned legs skew more traditional. Velvet is enjoying a renewed moment across most of these silhouettes; see our velvet chesterfield sofa trend report for examples. A mid-century modern coffee table within reach and a vintage mirror nearby round out the seating area.
How to Choose the Right Vintage Sofa
A sofa's frame and upholstery history can be difficult to judge from photographs alone. Ask a seller for more information when a listing doesn't show the fabric or joinery clearly, and confirm whether the upholstery is original or has been redone. Each piece comes from a vetted 1stDibs seller, with era, designer and condition detailed, and the 1stDibs Promise stands behind every purchase.
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