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Black Vinyl Sofa

Marzio Cecchi Serpente Sofa Black Vinyl, 1972
By Marzio Cecchi
Located in Padova, IT
architect own brand "Studio Most". 18 elements with wooden frame covered in glossy black vinyl, impressive
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Plastic, Wood

Marzio Cecchi Serpente Sofa Black Vinyl, 1972
Marzio Cecchi Serpente Sofa Black Vinyl, 1972
$48,039
H 33.47 in W 37.41 in D 228.35 in
Universal of High Point Midcentury Black Vinyl Faux Leather Convertible Sofa
By Universal Furniture Company
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome Mid-Century Modern settee or loveseat sofa in black vinyl faux leather by Universal of
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Faux Leather, Wood

Louis XV Sofa Fully Restored in Black and White with Polished Nickel Nailheads
Located in Bronx, NY
Louis XV sofa in black vinyl with polished nickel nailheads in a black and white hounds-tooth
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Vintage 1950s British Louis XV Sofas

Materials

Wood

Sculptural Green Rattan Lounge Chair by J. Abraham and Dirk Rol, France 1960s
By Janine Abraham and Dirk Jan Rol
Located in Roma, IT
black vinyl Sofa Bed (1962). While little else is known about the duo, Rol went on to focus on
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Tufted Sofa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Long mid-century modern sofa in black vinyl with walnut trim. Three removable cushions sit on the
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Faux Leather, Walnut

Mid-Century Tufted Sofa
Mid-Century Tufted Sofa
$3,000
H 28 in W 86 in D 26 in
Handsome Adrian Pearsall Brutalist Goop Sofa Tufted Chesterfield Mid-Century Mod
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Handsome Adrian Pearsall all original Brutalist Goop designed sofa. Black vinyl leather tufted
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Vintage 1970s Brutalist Sofas

Materials

Faux Leather, Resin

Mid-Century Modern Black Faux Leather Love Seat Sofa by Taylor Chair Co. Style D
By Edward Wormley, Taylor Chair co., Harvey Probber, 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 Loveseats

Materials

Faux Leather, Walnut

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Mid-Century Dutch Sofa in Black Vinyl
By Gijs Van Der Sluis
Located in Lijnden, Noord-Holland
Metal frame with wooden armrests and new black vinyl upholstery. In the style of Gijs van der
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Dutch Sofa in Black Vinyl
Mid-Century Dutch Sofa in Black Vinyl
H 26.38 in W 65.75 in D 27.56 in
Retro Black Vinyl Chaise Sofa G Plan, Mid-Century
By G Plan Furniture
Located in Greater Manchester, GB
furniture as stunning as this black vinyl chaise Sofa with it’s intricate button backed harlequin design
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Mid-20th Century Great Britain (UK) Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Black Tufted Modern Sofa
Located in Brambleton, VA
Vintage modern three-seater sofa in black vinyl. Tufted backs and removable seat cushions.
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20th Century Sofas

Materials

PVC

Black Tufted Modern Sofa
Black Tufted Modern Sofa
H 35.75 in W 71 in D 31 in
1960s Overman Sofa
By Overman
Located in 3 Oaks, MI
Mid - Century Modern 3 seater black vinyl and aluminum legged Overman sofa.
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

1960s Overman Sofa
1960s Overman Sofa
H 27.5 in W 66 in D 30 in
Italian 1960s Lounge Seat
Located in Porto, PT
Italian 1960s lounge seat Beautiful unique Mid-Century Modern black faux leather vinyl tufted sofa
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Italian 1960s Lounge Seat
Italian 1960s Lounge Seat
H 34.65 in W 37.01 in D 35.44 in
Rare Black Vinyl Sofa by Milo Baughman for James Inc
By James Inc., Milo Baughman
Located in Dallas, TX
Rare black vinyl sofa by Milo Baughman for James Inc. Tufted seat and back with chrome legs
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Original Florence Knoll Loveseat 2-Seat Black Vinyl Sofa
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid-Century Modern original early 1960s #67 Florence Knoll loveseat 2 seat black vinyl faux leather
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Midcentury Grid Tufted Vinyl Sofa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Classic midcentury black vinyl sofa featuring a grid tufted pattern across the seats and arms. Oak
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Faux Leather, Walnut

Midcentury Grid Tufted Vinyl Sofa
Midcentury Grid Tufted Vinyl Sofa
H 26.5 in W 72 in D 28 in
Adrian Pearsall Brutalist Sofa
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Redding, CT
Adrian Pearsall Brutalist Sofa for Craft Associates . This tufted black vinyl sofa has carved
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Vintage 1960s American Brutalist Sofas

Materials

Bronze

Adrian Pearsall Brutalist  Sofa
Adrian Pearsall Brutalist  Sofa
H 24 in W 90 in D 37 in
Vintage Ribbed Vinyl and Walnut Frame Sofa
Located in North York, ON
Classic designed Mid Century black vinyl sofa features a linear ribbed texture across the seat and
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Faux Leather, Walnut

Classic Overman Black Vinyl Mod Sofa
By Overman
Located in New York, NY
Nice Overman Of Sweden Mod Pod Sofa, in original black vinyl upholstery. I have also separately
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

PVC

Mid-Century Black Vinyl Modular Sofa, 1950s
Located in View Park, CA
A black vinyl modular sofa sectional on brass casters, 1950s. Two sections that can be placed
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Black Vinyl Convertible Harvey Probber Style Sofa Sleeper Couch Made in Japan
By Harvey Probber
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Japan in 1971. Not only is the vinyl in excellent original condition, but the mechanics that allow the
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Vintage 1970s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Frits Henningsen sofa with black leather and red vinyl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
danish frits henningsen sofa with black leather and red vinyl
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Vintage 1930s Danish Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood, PVC

Midcentury Thonet Sofa Three-Seat Solid Walnut Base Black Vinyl Upholstery
By Thonet, Florence Knoll
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
for Thonet USA Manufacturer. Solid walnut frame has original Black Vinyl upholstery cushions with
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Midcentury Black Faux Leather Vinyl Tufted Long low Sofa by Patrician
By Patrician, Patrician Furniture Co
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful unique Mid-Century Modern black faux leather vinyl tufted sofa with walnut wood base and
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Hardwood, Faux Leather, Walnut

Mid Century Black Faux Leather Vinyl Tufted Long Low Sofa by Patrician
By Patrician, Patrician Furniture Co
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful Unique Mid-Century Modern black faux leather vinyl tufted sofa with a Chrome base and
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Danish Walnut and Black Vinyl Curved Back Sofa Retro, 1960s
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a fabulous, black vinyl and walnut, curved back sofa, made in Denmark
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Mid-Century Modern Vinyl and Chrome Airport Sofa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This comfortable and stylish sofa features a unique modern design, complete with sturdy chrome legs
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Superonda sofa Archizoom Poltronova in Vinyl Color amaranth
By Archizoom Associati
Located in Milano, IT
. Designed in 1967 by the visionary Florentine collective Archizoom for Poltronova, this deconstructed sofa
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20th Century Italian Space Age Sofas

Materials

Faux Leather

Janine Abraham & Dirk Jan Rol Chair for Rougier, France, 1950s
By Janine Abraham / Dirk Jan Rol
Located in Brooklyn, NY
metal Plywood Chair (1960), and the steel and black vinyl Sofa Bed (1962). While little else is known
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Four-Seat Sofa in Vinyl Attributed to H.W. Klein for Bramin, Denmark, c. 1960s
By H.W. Klein
Located in Deland, FL
upholstered in sleek black vinyl and features two large seat cushions and two expansive back cushions
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Vintage Hans Olsen TV-161 Teak and Black Vinyl Modular Seating Group, 1960s
By Hans Olsen, Bramin Mobler
Located in Brooklyn, NY
we've seen in vinyl as opposed to caning, probably a later (1960s) version to appeal to changing tastes
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Faux Leather, Teak

Lounge Chair by Janine Abraham & Dirk Jan Rol for Rougier, France, 1950s
By Janine Abraham and Dirk Jan Rol
Located in Utrecht, NL
enamelled metal Lemon chair (1957), and the steel and black vinyl Sofa Bed (1962). Their work is marked
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Brazilian Style Tufted Black Vinyl Vintage Sofa and Armchair Set
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Overman
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Mid-Century Modern overman pod style molded frame sofa and chair with unique chorded buttons. This
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather

Art Deco Streamline Tubular Chrome Black Vinyl Settee Sofa Loveseat, 1970s
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a streamline, Art Deco loveseat, with a chrome base and black vinyl seats
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Vintage 1940s Art Deco Loveseats

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Chrome

Overman Living Room Set, Loveseat, Pair of Chairs and Ottoman, Black Vinyl
By Overman
Located in Kansas City, MO
/ sofa / loveseat, two chairs and ottoman. Original black vinyl in very good condition. Sofa
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Vintage 1960s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Aluminum

Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Black Vinyl Sofa, 1960s
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Hamburg, PA
Original black vinyl upholstered Mid-Century Modern sofa designed Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin
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Vintage 1960s American Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Vintage Black Vinyl Chesterfield Sofa by Baker
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This beautiful vintage sofa by Baker Furniture features tufted black upholstery with brass nail
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Mid Century Black Faux Leather Vinyl Tufted Long Low Sofa by Patrician
By Patrician Furniture Co, Patrician
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful unique Mid-Century Modern black faux leather vinyl tufted sofa with walnut wood base and
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Mid Century Arthur Umanoff Sofa, Black Vinyl on Walnut & Aluminum Frame, 1950s
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
frame with aluminium accent strips. Black vinyl is in very good condition with no rips. Legs have wear
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Aluminum

French Riviera Large Mirror by J. Abraham in Rattan, Wicker and Bamboo, '50s
By Janine Abraham and Dirk Jan Rol
Located in Roma, IT
), the sleek Sapelli wood and lacquered metal Plywood Chair (1960), and the steel and black vinyl Sofa
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan, Wicker

French Riviera Round Mirror in Bamboo and Rattan by Franco Albini, Italy 1960s
By Franco Albini
Located in Roma, IT
lacquered metal Plywood Chair (1960), and the steel and black vinyl Sofa Bed (1962). While little else is
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan

Overman Roto Style Pod Sofa Loveseat Chair Black Viny Mid-Century Modern
By Overman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage black vinyl pod sofa in the overman roto style. Item details clean Modernist lines, great
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Naugahyde

George Nelson Style “Marshmallow” Sofa
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
George Nelson style “Marshmallow” sofa. The atom-shaped sofa features black vinyl 10” disc cushions
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Steelcase Soft Seating Sofa by William Andrus
By William Andrus
Located in Pasadena, TX
Sofa designed by William Andrus for Steelcase. White fiberglass frame black vinyl cushions, sofa
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fiberglass

Pair of Sculptural Rattan Lounge Chairs by J. Abraham and Dirk Rol, France 1950
By Janine Abraham and Dirk Jan Rol
Located in Roma, IT
lacquered metal Plywood Chair (1960), and the steel and black vinyl Sofa Bed (1962). While little else is
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Milo Baughman Sofa with Rosewood Case and Black Vinyl Upholstery circa 1970-1979
By Milo Baughman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Milo Baughman sofa with rosewood case and black vinyl upholstery, circa 1970-1979
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Rosewood

Lloyd Sofa for Chicago World's Fair
Located in Southampton, NY
Fabulous suspended chrome frame sofa with black vinyl upholstery. It was made by Lloyd and shown at
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Vintage 1930s American Sofas

Materials

Metal

Solitaire Rattan Chair by Janine Abraham & Dirk Jan Rol, France, circa 1950
By Janine Abraham / Dirk Jan Rol
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
and black vinyl Sofa Bed (1962). While little else is known about the duo, Rol went on to focus on
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Bergere Chairs

Materials

Rattan

1980's 'Divi Divi' sofa by Leolux by Mark Van Tilburg
Located in Antwerp, BE
tubular legs and curved back and seat in quallity black vinyl. This sofa is very comfortable and a
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Late 20th Century Dutch Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

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Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Barcelona Chair circa 1979
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Atlanta, GA
Iconic Barcelona Lounge Chair, designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Knoll, American, circa 1979. Signed with Knoll label underneath. The leather retains it's warm original patina...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Contemporary Murano Cobalt Blue Glass Mirror, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Contemporary Murano cobalt blue glass framed mirror, in stock Mirror plate surrounded with undulating glass tiles in cobalt blue color held by brass cabochons. Handcrafted by a team...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Murano Cobalt Blue Glass Mirror, in Stock
Contemporary Murano Cobalt Blue Glass Mirror, in Stock
$6,200 / item
H 47 in W 31.5 in D 1.5 in
Beautiful 1970’s Vintage Italian Murano chandelier - 24 green disks
By Venini
Located in Budapest, HU
Vintage Italian Murano chandelier in Vistosi style. The chandelier has 24 fantastic iridescent alabaster green discs in a nickel metal frame. Period: late XX century Dimensions:41,30...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

HANS AGNE JAKOBSSON V236 Pair of wall lamps
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Forest, BE
Pair of Scandinavian V236 wall lamps by the renowned Swedish designer Hans Agne Jakobsson. This rare model was designed in the sixties. Like many Scandinavian designers, he is strong...
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Vintage 1960s Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

HANS AGNE JAKOBSSON V236 Pair of wall lamps
HANS AGNE JAKOBSSON V236 Pair of wall lamps
$5,704 / set
H 9.06 in W 7.09 in D 9.85 in
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Set of Four Dining Chair Roland Rainer, 1952, Austria
By Roland Rainer
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern set of four bicolor dining chairs, which were designed by Roland Rainer and executed by Emil & Alfred Pollak, Vienna. The presented dining chairs were designed for...
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech, Plywood

French Louis XV Style Settee in Red Velvet
Located in Buchanan, NY
A stunning French 1920s Louis XV style settee upholstered in a rich red velvet upholstery with a creamy painted wood frame. The brass nailhead detailing adds an extra touch of sophis...
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Vintage 1920s French Louis XV Sofas

Materials

Fabric

French Louis XV Style Settee in Red Velvet
French Louis XV Style Settee in Red Velvet
$2,400
H 33 in W 66 in D 30 in
Country French Provincial Style Walnut Blue Velvet Canapé Sofa
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Opulent walnut canapé or sofa made in the country French provincial or Louis XV taste. The sofa features an elaborately carved case with scrolling acanthus and floral sprays. The fra...
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20th Century French French Provincial Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Blue Mario Bellini Camaleonda Sofa (one module)
By Mario Bellini
Located in London, England
A classic Italian design upholstered in Sky Blue cotton velvet by Rose Uniacke, a lovely soft velvet. The iconic Camaleonda units can be arranged in any position, with adaptable ba...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Blue Mario Bellini Camaleonda Sofa (one module)
Blue Mario Bellini Camaleonda Sofa (one module)
$5,299
H 27.96 in W 113.39 in D 35.44 in
Large French Directoire Style Armchair
Located in Buchanan, NY
An exceptional 19th century French Directoire style armchair. This large Directoire style fauteuil is a timeless piece of French design. Featuring a beautiful white-distressed wooden...
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Antique 19th Century French Directoire Club Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood

Large French Directoire Style Armchair
Large French Directoire Style Armchair
$480
H 36 in W 30.5 in D 27 in
1960-70s, Danish velour 2 seater sofa, original very good condition.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish 2 seater sofa in original very good condition: no smells and no stains. Cherry-red velour and beige furniture fabric. Removable double-sided seat cushions. Manufactured...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Beech

1960-70s, Danish velour 2 seater sofa, original very good condition.
1960-70s, Danish velour 2 seater sofa, original very good condition.
$1,056 Sale Price
20% Off
H 30.32 in W 56.3 in D 31.11 in
Side Table, Powdery DOT S by Reda Amalou Design, 2017 - Glossy Lacquer
By REDA AMALOU DESIGN
Located in Paris, FR
DOT is not a corner table. It is an invitation. A versatile experiment. First, it is about an eye hypnotized by the material. Attention is captivated by this curious magma. Mate, sh...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Minimalist Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Pouf Loop Wool fabric by WOO - Minimalist Designer Footstool
Located in Kyiv, UA
Created in the form of a continuous loop, the design piece encourages to think w      i      d      e      r… Fully functional and comfortable, the pouf Loop brings a strong accent t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Steel

Pouf Loop Wool fabric by WOO - Minimalist Designer Footstool
Pouf Loop Wool fabric by WOO - Minimalist Designer Footstool
$1,188 / item
H 20.08 in W 38.98 in D 19.69 in
Hans Bergström, Chandelier, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
By Hans Bergström, Ateljé Lyktan
Located in High Point, NC
A twelve-armed brass and white fabric chandelier designed by Hans Bergström and produced by Atelje Lyktan, Åhus, Sweden, c. 1940s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 24” H x 30” Diameter ...
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Brass Shelf
Located in Firenze, FI
This beautifully crafted brass shelf is available in two stunning finishes: natural brass or dark burnish brass. The sleek and simple design makes it a versatile addition to any room...
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2010s Italian Credenzas

Materials

Brass

Brass Shelf
Brass Shelf
$402 / item
H 10.24 in Dm 6.3 in
Mid-Century Modern Peter Hvidt Style Sofa
By Peter Hvidt
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This unique midcentury sofa features stylish curved armrests, original studded upholstery, and a unique finish. Please confirm item location (NY or NJ).
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Vintage 1950s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Mid-Century Modern Peter Hvidt Style Sofa
Mid-Century Modern Peter Hvidt Style Sofa
$2,800
H 35 in W 64 in D 27 in
Pair Signed Stendig Marcel Breuer Wassily Lounge Chairs Italy 60s Black Leather
By Marcel Breuer, Stendig Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed by Bauhaus legend Marcel Breuer, these iconic chairs were made by the collaborative efforts of Stendig and Gavina during the mid to late 1960s. Stendig was not always just a...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Bauhaus Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

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Black Vinyl Sofa For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal black vinyl sofa for your home. Each black vinyl sofa for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, faux leather and wood. Your living room may not be complete without a black vinyl sofa — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A black vinyl sofa, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco or Scandinavian Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made black vinyl sofa over the years, but those crafted by Milo Baughman, Arthur Umanoff and Baker Furniture Company are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Black Vinyl Sofa?

A black vinyl sofa can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,550, while the lowest priced sells for $1,195 and the highest can go for as much as $5,600.

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.