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Vignelli Saratoga Large Black Sofa with Black Leather
By Poltronova, Massimo and Lella Vignelli
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Massimo and Lella Vignelli for Poltronova, 'Saratoga' three-seat sofa, polyester lacquer and black
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Black Leather Sofa Set Used
Materials
Leather, Polyester
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Black Leather, 1970, Set of 2
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
in black leather. Slight signs of use and time.
The sofa can be reupholstered in any material. Our
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Black Leather Sofa Set Used
Materials
Metal
H 23.63 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
1970s Fred Lowen for Tessa Black Leather & Teak T4 Sofa
By Florence Knoll, Percival Lafer, TESSA Furniture Co, Fred Lowen
Located in Chattanooga, TN
gently used sofa was clearly loved and pampered during it's earlier life. Our restoration team, of course
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1970s Australian Mid-Century Modern Black Leather Sofa Set Used
Materials
Leather, Rope, Teak
Mid-Century Modern Black Leather and Chrome Sofa Designed by Hans Eichenberger
By Girsberger, Hans Eichenberger
Located in Antwerp, BE
in Switzerland, 1966 with original two black leather cushions in a very good condition. Dimensions
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1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Black Leather Sofa Set Used
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 27.56 in W 66.93 in D 28.35 in
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Black Leather, 1970, Set of 2
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
in black leather. Slight signs of use and time.
The sofa can be reupholstered in any material. Our
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Black Leather Sofa Set Used
Materials
Metal
H 23.63 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Black Leather, 1970, Set of 4
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
in black leather. Slight signs of use and time.
The sofa can be reupholstered in any material. Our
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Black Leather Sofa Set Used
Materials
Metal
H 23.63 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Black Leather, 1970, Set of 3
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
in black leather. Slight signs of use and time.
The sofa can be reupholstered in any material. Our
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Black Leather Sofa Set Used
Materials
Metal
H 23.63 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Black Leather, 1970, Set of 8
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
in black leather. Slight signs of use and time.
The sofa can be reupholstered in any material. Our
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Black Leather Sofa Set Used
Materials
Metal
H 23.63 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Black Leather, 1970, Set of 6
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
in black leather. Slight signs of use and time.
The sofa can be reupholstered in any material. Our
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Black Leather Sofa Set Used
Materials
Metal
H 23.63 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
De Sede ‘DS-88’ Modular Sofa in Black Leather
By De Sede
Located in Waalwijk, NL
De Sede, 'DS-88' sectional sofa, black leather, Switzerland, 1970s.
This grand sectional sofa is
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1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Black Leather Sofa Set Used
Materials
Leather
Togo Sofa, 1974 by Michel Ducaroy + Ligne Roset, Giant Landscape, Black Leather
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Munster, NRW
1990 in France, stunning beautiful original condition in soft black leather.
Completely original, not
Category
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Black Leather Sofa Set Used
Materials
Leather
H 27.56 in W 159.45 in D 40.16 in
Large De Sede DS-88 Sectional Sofa in Black Leather, Switzerland, 1970's
By De Sede
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Introducing this gorgeous center piece Black leather DS88 patchwork sofa by De Sede. The sofa is
Category
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Black Leather Sofa Set Used
Materials
Leather
H 25.99 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
Cini Boeri for Knoll 'Brigadiere' Living Room Set in Black Leather
By Knoll, Cini Boeri
Located in Waalwijk, NL
sofa is executed in refined black leather cushions which are hold together by a white lacquered
Category
1970s Italian Post-Modern Black Leather Sofa Set Used
Materials
Leather, Wood
Sergio Rodrigues 'Sheriff' Sofa in Black Uphosltery and Imbuia Wood
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sergio Rodrigues, 'Sheriff' sofa, faux leather, imbuia wood, Brazil, 1960s
Comfortable and large
Category
1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Black Leather Sofa Set Used
Materials
Faux Leather, Imbuia
H 31.89 in W 82.68 in D 35.04 in
Modular Sectional Leather Sofas By James Hill & Co.
By James Hill
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 3 Black Leather Sectional Sofas by James Hill & Co
Can be fashioned to make 3 separate
Category
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Black Leather Sofa Set Used
Materials
Leather, Wood
Vintage Mid-Century Danish Modern Leather&Rosewood 3-Seat Sofa by Kurt Østervig
By Kurt Østervig, Centrum Møbler
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This leather three-seater sofa was designed by Kurt Østervig for the Danish manufacturer Centrum
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Black Leather Sofa Set Used
Materials
Leather, Wood, Rosewood
No Reserve
H 25.99 in W 72.45 in D 31.5 in
De Sede DS47 sofa, 1960s
By De Sede
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Gorgeous black leather DS47 sofa from De Sede.
De Sede, renowned for using the best quality
Category
1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Black Leather Sofa Set Used
Materials
Leather
Jean Gillon Rodeio sofa Italma Woodart Brazil 1965
By Italma Wood Art, Jean Gillon
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
consists of black padded leather cushions and back straps, creating an elegant contrast. In its good
Category
1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Black Leather Sofa Set Used
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Star Trek TNG Paul Boulva for Artopex Ten Forward Modular Sofa Lounge Chair Set
By Don Chadwick, Florence Knoll, Jan Ekselius, Paul Boulva
Located in Chattanooga, TN
be used independently as a stand alone chair or table. This set is modular… use the chairs to create
Category
1980s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Black Leather Sofa Set Used
Materials
Fabric, Faux Leather
H 29.25 in W 25 in D 29.5 in
Cini Boeri for Knoll Pair Seat in Black Leather
By Cini Boeri
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Cini Boeri for Knoll, pair of love seats, part of the 'Gradual' set, black leather, fiberglass
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Black Leather Sofa Set Used
Materials
Leather, Fiberglass
Early Production #920 Sofa by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, c 1966, Signed
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Los Angeles, CA
frame, this sofa is in two parts and can either be used together as one long four-seat sofa or separated
Category
1960s Italian Modern Black Leather Sofa Set Used
Materials
Leather, Walnut
H 25.75 in W 117 in D 31 in
Vintage Togo from 1980 in original black leather by Michel Ducaroy - Ligne Roset
By Michel Ducaroy
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
set but you can still see the place were they used to be (last picture)
The TOGO sofa, designed by
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Black Leather Sofa Set Used
Materials
Leather
H 27.56 in W 68.51 in D 40.16 in
Marco Zanuso, Pair of Sofas Model Baronet for Arflex, 1964
By Marco Zanuso, Arflex
Located in Paris, FR
in the 60's.
This set was originally upholstered in brown leather, we can provide photos before
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Black Leather Sofa Set Used
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé, Upholstery
De Sede black modular 10 seating elements and table living room set
By De Sede
Located in Zevenaar, NL
Beautiful modular sofa by De Sede in a stunning greyish black leather with waterfall back.
10
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1980s Swiss Post-Modern Black Leather Sofa Set Used
Materials
Leather
H 33.08 in W 29.93 in D 29.14 in
Dieter Rams, 620 Lounge Chair + Ottoman, rare Swivel Base by Vitsœ Leather, 1962
By Dieter Rams, Vitsoe
Located in Munster, NRW
according to age.
The leather, extremely pleasant to the touch and black, is the best quality you can order
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Black Leather Sofa Set Used
Materials
Leather
H 28.35 in W 33.86 in D 29.93 in
'Camaleonda' in Original Leather by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1976, Signed
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Camaleonda sectional couch set is with its original deep chocolate brown leather includes fourteen (14
Category
1970s Italian Modern Black Leather Sofa Set Used
Materials
Leather
H 26 in W 38 in D 38 in
Otto Zapf Sofalette Leather Lounge Chair 2 Seater
By Otto Zapf
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
the 70s. The black leather of the lounge chair moduls shows a fantastic Patina in some areas and comes
Category
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Black Leather Sofa Set Used
Materials
Leather
Togo LeatherSofa Michel Ducaroy Modular Lavender Brass Floor Lamp Rupert Nikoll
By Rupert Nikoll, Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Vienna, AT
Authentic vintage set from Space Age lavender leather corner sofa by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset
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1970s French Space Age Black Leather Sofa Set Used
Materials
Leather
H 29.53 in W 42.52 in D 42.52 in
Stunning Percival Lafer sofa set in original black leather - Lafer S.A. - Brazil
By Percival Lafer
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Extremely rare, complete & matching set from its first owner. 6 pieces.
Designed by Percival Lafer
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Black Leather Sofa Set Used
Materials
Leather
H 23.63 in W 74.81 in D 35.44 in
Black leather couch and 2 armchairs Germany 1960s
Located in Wien, AT
Black leather couch and 2 armchairs, Germany 1960s.
This set of seats made of genuine leather is
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Black Leather Sofa Set Used
Materials
Leather
Black Leather Sofa and Armchair Attributed to Frits Henningsen, C1950s
By Frits Henningsen
Located in London, GB
This black leather sofa and armchair were probably made by cabinetmaker Frits Henningsen, circa
Category
1950s European Scandinavian Modern Black Leather Sofa Set Used
Materials
Leather
H 30.71 in W 90.16 in D 32.29 in
Rare Vintage Super C Modular Black Leather Sofa by Willy Rizzo Italy
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Very rare Mid-Century, modern, modular sofa set ‘Super C’ by Willy Rizzo Italy, 1970s
Matching set
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Black Leather Sofa Set Used
Materials
Leather, Faux Leather
Seating as Minimalist Sculpture, 4 Elements by Uredat, 1969, Mohair Upholstery
By Klaus Uredat, COR
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
allow for them to be used equally as either individual lounge chairs or as a modular sofa. This
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Black Leather Sofa Set Used
Materials
Mohair, Foam, Wood
H 23.63 in W 43.31 in D 27.56 in
7-Seat 5-Piece Togo Sofa Set in Black Leather by Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, France
By Michel Ducaroy, Mario Bellini, Ligne Roset
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
around the room, even daily, to suit the ever-changing use of space.
This complete living room set
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Mid-20th Century French Organic Modern Black Leather Sofa Set Used
Materials
Velvet, Foam
H 28 in W 52 in D 40 in
Leather Modular Fiandra Sofa by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, Italy
By Vico Magistretti
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Great modular Fiandra sofa in dark brown leather.
Designed by Vico Magistretti for Cassina
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Black Leather Sofa Set Used
Materials
Leather
Steer Horn Sofa, Two Chairs & Ottoman, Black, Brown & White Cowhide Upholstery
Located in Kansas City, MO
Rustic American Victorian Steer Horn living room set. The set includes a settee / loveseat, a pair
Category
1890s American Rustic Black Leather Sofa Set Used
Materials
Horn, Cowhide, Leather
H 40 in W 62.5 in D 24 in
Paul Frankl 'Speed' Art Deco Living Room Suite in Black Leather, circa 1930s
By Paul Frankl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
reupholster the set to black leather and to also make a matching settee and ottoman to complete the set. We
Category
1930s American Art Deco Black Leather Sofa Set Used
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 26.25 in W 84.5 in D 39.5 in
Massimo and Lella Vignelli "Saratoga" black Living Room Set Poltronova, 1960s
By Poltronova, Massimo and Lella Vignelli
Located in Padova, IT
1960s.
A beautiful living room set composed of a sofa (two-seater), a coffee table, an illuminated
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Black Leather Sofa Set Used
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 23.63 in W 59.06 in D 35.44 in
Massimo & Lella Vignelli Black Saratoga Living Room Set by Poltronova 1960s
By Poltronova, Massimo and Lella Vignelli
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
Saratoga living room set composed by a three-seater sofa, two-seater sofa, two armchairs and a low
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Black Leather Sofa Set Used
Materials
Metal
H 23.63 in W 82.68 in D 35.44 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” Living Room Set for Cassina, 1969, Set of 3
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
atelier carefully restored and reupholstered the set in black leather. Slight signs of use and time.
The
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Black Leather Sofa Set Used
Materials
Chrome
H 25.6 in W 68.9 in D 37.41 in
William Andrus for Steelcase Living Room Set in Fiberglass and Leather
By William Andrus, Steelcase
Located in Waalwijk, NL
, plexiglass, leather, United States, 1970s
Lovely space age living room set designed by William C. Andrus for
Category
1970s American Post-Modern Black Leather Sofa Set Used
Materials
Fabric, Fiberglass, Plexiglass
H 24.41 in W 40.95 in D 35.44 in
Ralph Lauren Aran Isles Three Seat Sofa & Pair of Armchairs Suite
By Ralph Lauren
Located in GB
, there are Crocodile leather drawers, beds, sofas and armchairs, lots of coffee and side tables
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20th Century American American Classical Black Leather Sofa Set Used
Materials
Hardwood, Wool
Model "Onda" Set by De Pas D’Urbino and Lomazzi for Zanotta, Italy 1980's
By Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi, Zanotta
Located in Zagreb, HR
De Pas, D’Urbino and Lomazzi for Zanotta, living room set consisting of a sofa and an armchair
Category
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Black Leather Sofa Set Used
Materials
Chrome
H 27.56 in W 76.78 in D 33.47 in
Danish Vintage Living Room Set, Mod 710 by P. Fabricius for Walter Knoll, 1972.
By Walter Knoll, Preben Fabricius
Located in Eindhoven, Noord Brabant
The Walter Knoll Fabricius Armchair and Sofa Model 710-10 are a design by Preben Fabricius. This
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Black Leather Sofa Set Used
Materials
Steel
H 29.93 in W 53.55 in D 30.71 in
Model "Onda" Set by De Pas D’Urbino and Lomazzi for Zanotta, 1980's
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice rounded and curved "Onda" set of one 3-seat sofa and one fauteuil.
The set is designed
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1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Black Leather Sofa Set Used
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Complete Lounge Set "Poppy" Model, Design Tito Agnoli for Poltrona Frau, 1974
By Tito Agnoli, Poltrona Frau
Located in taranto, IT
Composed of a three-seater sofa and a pair of armchairs in black leather, with quilted "frau" logo
The
Category
1970s Italian Black Leather Sofa Set Used
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 29.53 in W 98.43 in D 39.38 in
Tobia & Afra Scarpa Bedroom Set Artona with Bed and Nightstands by Maxalto 1970s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
wood frame, the border of the bed-frame is padded in black leather.
The night stands reflect the same
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Black Leather Sofa Set Used
Materials
Metal
H 26.78 in W 73.63 in D 84.65 in
Ligne Roset Marsala Sofa in Black Leather by Michel Ducaroy, France, the 1970s
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Almelo, NL
Ligne Roset Marsala sofa in black leather by Michel Ducaroy, the 1970s.
Good-looking black
Category
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Black Leather Sofa Set Used
Materials
Leather, Plexiglass
H 29.53 in W 61.03 in D 37.41 in
Mid-Century Modern Black Faux Leather Love Seat Sofa by Taylor Chair Co. Style D
By Edward Wormley, Harvey Probber, Taylor Chair co., Dunbar Furniture
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome Mid-Century Modern love seat length sofa in black vinyl faux leather upholstery and walnut
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Black Leather Sofa Set Used
Materials
Faux Leather, Walnut
H 31 in W 54 in D 31.5 in
Rare '020 Series' seating group by Kho Liang Ie for Artifort, Netherlands, 1958
By Kho Liang Ie, Artifort
Located in Steenwijk, NL
frame.
The seats are all upholstered in the same black leather. Also the backs are upholstered in
Category
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Black Leather Sofa Set Used
Materials
Metal
H 30.32 in W 51.38 in D 27.56 in
Set of Two Maralunga Black Leather Armchairs by Vico Magistretti
By Vico Magistretti
Located in Roma, IT
Set of two vintage Maralunga armchairs in black leather finish.
These iconic series were awarded
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Black Leather Sofa Set Used
Materials
Leather
Tito Agnoli for Matteo Grassi Black Leather & Glass Side Tables, Set of 2, 1970s
By Matteo Grassi, Tito Agnoli
Located in London, GB
black leather, which curves over the corners, contrasting with the otherwise sleek lines of the
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Black Leather Sofa Set Used
Materials
Glass, Leather
H 17.33 in W 31.11 in D 31.89 in
B&B Italia “Maxalto Clio” Armchairs, in Black Leather & Linen X4
Located in Barrowford, GB
premier resource for fine Sofas and Chairs.
On offer on this occasion is a rare set of superb “Maxalto
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2010s Black Leather Sofa Set Used
Materials
Leather, Linen
Carlo Bartoli Black Leather Dining Room Chairs for Matteo Grassi Italy 1980s
By Carlo Bartoli, Matteo Grassi
Located in Almelo, NL
Carlo Bartoli Black Leather dining room chairs for Matteo Grassi Italy 1980s
This set of six
Category
1980s Black Leather Sofa Set Used
Materials
Metal
H 32.68 in W 17.72 in D 20.87 in
Pair Ekornes Stressless Royal Recliner Black Leather Lounge Chairs & Ottomans
By Ekornes Stressless
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage Ekornes Stressless Royal Recliner black leather lounge chairs with wood bases, a
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Late 20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Black Leather Sofa Set Used
Materials
Metal
H 39 in W 35.5 in D 29.5 in
Modern Maurice Villency Black Vinyl Faux Leather Button Back Cube Club Chair
By Maurice Villency
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage modern Maurice Villency button black vinyl faux leather cube armchair with chrome
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Late 20th Century American Modern Black Leather Sofa Set Used
Materials
Chrome
Italian Pair Of Okay Armchairs by Adriano Piazzesi with Black Leather and Steel
By Adriano Piazzesi
Located in Ibiza, Spain
meticulous attention to detail in Italian design. The sofa set offers both comfort and style, making it
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Black Leather Sofa Set Used
Materials
Metal, Steel
H 29.93 in W 40.95 in D 39.38 in
Tobia & Afra Scarpa Set of Eight 121 Chairs in Wood and Leather by Cassina 1965
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
Set of eight 121 chairs with structure in black lacquered wood, seat and back in leather designed
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Black Leather Sofa Set Used
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 31.89 in W 18.9 in D 21.66 in
Tobia & Afra Scarpa Set of Six Dialogo Chairs in Leather and Wood by B&B 1970s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
Set of six Dialogo chairs with structure in black lacquered wood, seat and back in leather and
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Black Leather Sofa Set Used
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 31.5 in W 20.08 in D 16.93 in
'Bounty' Leather Loveseat by L. Davanzati for The Pace Collection, 1980s
By Lorenzo Forges Davanzati, Elam, Pace Collection
Located in Los Angeles, CA
chair and three-seater couch in another listing. Last two photos show the entire set. See our other
Category
1980s Italian Post-Modern Black Leather Sofa Set Used
Materials
Leather, Lacquer
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Black Leather Sofa Set Used For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the black leather sofa set used you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of animal skin, leather and metal, every black leather sofa set used was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect black leather sofa set used — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A black leather sofa set used made by Modern designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — is very popular. A well-made black leather sofa set used has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by De Sede, Michel Ducaroy and Ligne Roset are consistently popular.
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A black leather sofa set used can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,736, while the lowest priced sells for $321 and the highest can go for as much as $38,000.
Finding the Right seating for You
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
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