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Le Corbusier LC3 Leather and Chrome Sofa
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Authentic LC2 sofa in chrome and black leather designed by Le Corbusier and Charlotte Perriand and
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Vintage 1980s Bauhaus Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Vintage black leather and chrome sofa, 1970s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Vintage two seater sofa made from a chromed steel frame and black leather seats and armrests. Very
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Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Vintage black leather and chrome sofa, 1970s
Vintage black leather and chrome sofa, 1970s
H 36.23 in W 65.36 in D 34.65 in
Postmodern Leather and Chrome Sofa, c.1970
Located in Surbiton, GB
Superb postmodern sofa with luxuriously soft leather upholstery and a sculptural tubular chromed
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Postmodern Leather and Chrome Sofa, c.1970
Postmodern Leather and Chrome Sofa, c.1970
H 30.32 in W 62.6 in D 35.44 in
A Fabulous Leather and Chrome Sofa in the Art Deco Style
Located in Dublin, IE
A fabulous three seater leather and chrome framed contemporary sofa in the Art Deco style, of
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21st Century and Contemporary French Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Black Leather and Chrome Sofa Designed by Hans Eichenberger
By Girsberger, Hans Eichenberger
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rare large sofa three seater in stainless steel frame designed by Hans Eichenberger for Girsberger
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Stainless Steel

Fully Restored Bauhaus Leather and Chrome Sofa by Vichr a Spol, 1930s Czechia
By Vichr & Spol
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Bauhaus style sofa with chrome tubular steel frame. Manufactured by Vichr a Spol in the 1930s
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20th Century Czech Bauhaus Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Fully Restored Bauhaus Leather and Chrome Sofa by Vichr a Spol, 1930s Czechia
By Vichr & Spol
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Bauhaus style sofa with chrome tubular steel frame. Manufactured by Vichr a Spol in the 1930s
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20th Century Czech Bauhaus Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Fully Restored Bauhaus Leather and Chrome Sofa by Vichr a Spol, 1930s Czechia
By Vichr & Spol
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Bauhaus style sofa with chrome tubular steel frame. Manufactured by Vichr a Spol in the 1930s
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20th Century Czech Bauhaus Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Fully Restored Bauhaus Leather and Chrome Sofa by Vichr a Spol, 1930s Czechia
By Vichr & Spol
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Bauhaus style sofa with chrome tubular steel frame. Manufactured by Vichr a Spol in the 1930s
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20th Century Czech Bauhaus Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Fully Restored Bauhaus Leather and Chrome Sofa by Vichr a Spol, 1930s Czechia
By Vichr & Spol
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Bauhaus style sofa with chrome tubular steel frame. Manufactured by Vichr a Spol in the 1930s
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20th Century Czech Bauhaus Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Hydra Castor Leather Sofa by Luca Scacchetti for Poltrona Frau
By Poltrona Frau, Luca Scacchetti
Located in Houston, TX
Hydra Castor gray leather and chrome sofa by Luca Scacchetti for Poltrona Frau, Italy, circa 2005.
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20th Century European Modern Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Knoll Mid Century Chrome and Leather Parallel Bar Sofa
By Knoll
Located in Countryside, IL
Knoll Mid Century Chrome and Leather Parallel Bar Sofa This sofa measures: 90 wide x 28.5 deep x
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Leather and Chrome Chesterfield Sofa Styled After Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Leather and Chrome Chesterfield Sofa Styled After Milo Baughman was designed and
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Large Danish Leather Sofa with Chrome Legs and Teak Ends
Located in Handewitt, DE
Wonderful large danish sofa in black fine leather. With chromed frame and teak ends. In good
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Italian Modern Sofa of Chrome and Black Leather by Paolo Lomazzi
By Paolo Lomazzi
Located in Austin, TX
leather, and resting on chrome feet. The Zanotta (Onda) Italian sofa by Paolo Lomazzi.  
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20th Century Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal, Chrome

George Nelson for Herman Miller Midcentury Leather and Chrome Sling Sofa
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Countryside, IL
George Nelson for Herman Miller midcentury Leather and Chrome Sling Sofa This sofa measures: 87
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Chrome and Leather Sofa in the Style of Le Corbusier
By Le Corbusier
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Beautiful and stylish chrome and black leather couch in the style of Le Corbusier.
Category

Vintage 1980s Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Mimo Padova Velasquez Modular Sofa In Brown Leather And Chrome, Italy 1970s
By Mimo Padova
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century, 1970s, "Velasquez" five section piece modular sofa in rich brown leather and chrome
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Preben Fabricius for Walter Knoll Cordovan Leather and Chromed Steel Sofa
By Preben Fabricius, Walter Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
leather upholstery supported by a solid chrome-steel frame. Retains both the Walter Knoll Germany applied
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Eileen Gray Monte Carlo Sofa for ClassiCon, Black Leather and Chrome, Signed
By Eileen Gray
Located in Kansas City, MO
form in black leather and tubular chrome. This example has see very little use. No scratches, tears
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Early 2000s German Bauhaus Sofas

Materials

Chrome

George Nelson for Herman Miller Mid Century Leather and Chrome Sling Sofa
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Countryside, IL
George Nelson for Herman Miller Mid Century Leather and Chrome Sling Sofa This sofa measures: 87
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Leather and Chrome Three Seat LC2 Sofa by Le Corbusier for Cassina
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Cassina
Located in Brooklyn, NY
produced by Cassina, 1970s features black leather upholstery with a tubular chrome frame.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Cordovan Leather and Chrome-Steel Sofa by Preben Fabricius for Walter Knoll
By Walter Knoll, Preben Fabricius
Located in Brooklyn, NY
leather upholstery supported by a solid brushed chrome plated-steel frame. Signed with perforated "Knoll
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Le Corbusier LC2 Sofa in Black Leather & Chrome, Cassina
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Cassina
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Timelessly iconic Le Corbusier LC2 two-seater sofa in chrome tube steel and black leather. Made in
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Mid-20th Century Italian Bauhaus Sofas

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Zanotta “Onda” Sofa – 2-Seat – in Black “Scozia” Leather and Chrome
Located in Barrowford, GB
On offer on this occasion is a rare, immaculately presented “Onda” 2-Seat Sofa from the world
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2010s Sofas

Materials

Leather

Vintage Minimalist German Black Leather & Chrome Modular Sofa from Klöber
By Klöber
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
separate lounge chairs in black leather. The minimalist base is made from chrome-plated steel. Klöber is an
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Vintage 1980s German Minimalist Sofas

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Postmodern 80s Convertible Black Leather + Chrome DeSede Ds140 Sofa Reto Frigg
By De Sede
Located in Basel, BS
-- with a Chrome frame. This sofa is extremely versatile and it converts into various configurations, to
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Vintage 1980s Swiss Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Restored Black Bauhaus Sofa, High-Quality Leather, Chrome-Plated Steel, 1930s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Seats: 3 Material: Chrome-plated steel, High-quality leather It has been fully restored by our
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Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Restored Black Bauhaus Sofa, Robert Slezak, High-Quality Leather, Chrome, 1930s
By Robert Slezák
Located in Horomerice, CZ
-1939 Number of Seats: 3 Material: Chrome-plated steel, high-quality leather Designed by renowned
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Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Sofas

Materials

Chrome, Steel

1970s, German design, 2 seater sofa, leather, chrome steel.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, German design. Original 2 seater sofa in black leather. Chrome steel legs. Original very
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Le Corbusier LC2 Armchair + 2-Seat Sofa Set in Black Leather & Chrome
By Alivar, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Cassina
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Timelessly iconic Le Corbusier LC2 set of 2-seater sofa and armchair in chrome tube steel and black
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Mid-20th Century Italian Bauhaus Sofas

Materials

Steel, Chrome

1970s Mid Century Modern Chrome Sofa
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid-century chrome & leather sofa designed and manufactured in the United States circa 1970s. This
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Chrome

1970s Mid Century Modern Chrome Sofa
1970s Mid Century Modern Chrome Sofa
H 31.25 in W 72.25 in D 28.5 in
Mid Century Brown Vintage Leather Four Seat Sofa With Chrome Feet, Denmark
Located in Round Top, TX
Mid-century modern brown leather four-seat sofa with removable cushions and chrome feet. The years
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Fully Restored Bauhaus White Leather Tubular Chrome Sofa by Robert Slezák, 1930s
By Robert Slezák
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Bauhaus style sofa with a lacquered wood and chrome tubular steel frame. Manufactured by Robert
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20th Century Czech Bauhaus Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Pieff & Co. Art Deco Style Leather & Chromium Plated Tubular Steel Frame Sofa
By Pieff and Co.
Located in High Wycombe, GB
A Rare Pieff & Co Art Deco Style Black Leather & Chromium Plated Tubular Steel Framed Three Seater
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Mid-20th Century British Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Stainless Steel, Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Leather Couch
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A beautiful midcentury couch that is sure to wow with its quality construction of leather and
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Le Corbusier LC2 Armchair + 3-Seat Sofa Set in Black Leather & Chrome, Alivar
By Cassina, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Alivar
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Timelessly iconic Le Corbusier LC2 set of 3-seater sofa and armchair in chrome tube steel and black
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Mid-20th Century Italian Bauhaus Sofas

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Sofa in Camel Yellow Leather and Steel
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, leather, chrome-plated steel, Germany, 1960s This streamlined sofa has a simple look, yet
Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Werner Langenfeld for ESA Sofa in Black Leather and Metal
By ESA, Werner Langenfeld
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Werner Langenfeld for ESA, sofa, leather, chrome-plated steel, aluminum, Denmark, 1960s This
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Aluminum, Steel, Chrome

3-Seater Sofa of Dark Green Leather with Chrome Legs from the 1970
Located in Lejre, DK
3-person sofa in dark green leather and chrome legs from the early 1970s. Measurements in cm: H:90
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Howard Keith 'Diplomat' Sofa in Black Leather
By Howard Keith
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Howard Keith for HK Furniture, 'Diplomat' sofa, leather, chrome-plated steel, United Kingdom, 1970s
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Vintage 1970s British Sofas

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Howard Keith 'Diplomat' Sofa in Black Leather
Howard Keith 'Diplomat' Sofa in Black Leather
H 24.61 in W 99.61 in D 40.95 in
Bodil Kjaer Sofa in Black Leather and Steel
By Bodil Kjaer, Hovedstadens Møbelfabrik
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Bodil Kjaer for Hovedstadens Møbelfabrik, sofa model 71, leather, steel, Denmark, 1959. A
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Bodil Kjaer Sofa in Black Leather and Steel
Bodil Kjaer Sofa in Black Leather and Steel
H 27.17 in W 89.77 in D 31.89 in
1970's Channeled Leather Sofa by Metropolitan
By Metropolitan
Located in Dallas, TX
Handsome channeled leather sofa with chrome base by San Francisco, CA-based Metropolitan Furniture
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Vintage 1970s American Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Cassina 'Soriana' Cognac Leather Sofa by Afra and Tobia Scarpa, 1970s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Antwerp, BE
-modern; Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Soriana, reupholstered in aniline leather. Manufactured by
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Sofa Hugo Peters Leather Switzerland, 70s
By Hugo Peters
Located in Bern, CH
Elegant and high quality leather sofa original form the 70s, designed and produced by Hugo Peters
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Chrome

De Sede exclusive Black and Grey Sofa in Leather and Fabric
By Robert Haussmann, De Sede
Located in Schagen, NL
. 1970s-1980s. The sofa features a Black leather base with chrome legs and upholstery in Black and Grey
Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Fabric

Percival Lafer MP-13 Ivory Leather Sofa
By Percival Lafer
Located in Weesp, NL
cushions with leather ties add a touch of refined classiness to the casual laid-back vibe of the sofa
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Percival Lafer MP-13 Ivory Leather Sofa
Percival Lafer MP-13 Ivory Leather Sofa
H 26.5 in W 89.25 in D 28.5 in
Bauhaus Style Two-Seater Leather Sofa, Switzerland 1970s
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a gorgeous, geometrical, minimalist two-seater done in leather, with
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Bauhaus Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Afra and Tobia Scarpa Brown Leather Two-Seater Soriana Sofa for Cassina, 1969
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Vicenza, IT
Soriana two-seater sofa, designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa, and produced by the Italian
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Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Natuzzi Leather Sofa by Italsofa
By Italsofa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage-modern sectional sofa features leather upholstery and chrome feet. Italsofa by Natuzzi
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Natuzzi Leather Sofa by Italsofa
Natuzzi Leather Sofa by Italsofa
H 33 in W 120 in D 39 in
Bauhaus White Tubular Chrome Sofa by Robert Slezák, Design by Thonet, 1930s
By Robert Slezák
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Bauhaus style sofa with a lacquered wood and chrome tubular steel frame. Manufactured by Robert
Category

20th Century Czech Bauhaus Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Bauhaus Black Tubular Chrome Sofa by Robert Slezák, Design by Thonet, 1930s
By Robert Slezák
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Bauhaus style sofa with a lacquered wood and chrome tubular steel frame. Manufactured by Robert
Category

20th Century Czech Bauhaus Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Italian Custom Made Leather & Alligator Skin Sofa
Located in Lake Worth, FL
comfortable, Italian custom-made real leather and Alligator sofa Featuring real Alligator studded with brass
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass, Chrome

De Sede Leather Sofa by Stephan Hürlemann
By De Sede, Stephan Hürlemann
Located in Brooklyn, NY
DS-77/03 2-seat sofa by De Sede. Technical details: Standard configuration: Steel legs, matte
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede Leather Sofa by Stephan Hürlemann
By De Sede, Stephan Hürlemann
Located in Brooklyn, NY
DS-77/03 2-seat sofa by De Sede. Technical details: Standard configuration: Steel legs, matte
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Vittorio Introini for Saporiti leather sofa, 1970s, Italy
By Vittorio Introini, Saporiti
Located in Budapest, HU
A compact leather sofa within a lucite frame, designed by Vittorio Introini around 1970. This
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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Afra & Tobia Scarpa Soriana Sofa and Ottoman in Light Tobacco Leather by Cassina
By Cassina, Tobia Scarpa
Located in Berlin, DE
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Soriana sofa and ottoman in light tobacco leather by Cassina in aniline leather
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Johannes Spalt for Wittmann Sofa in Black Leather
By Johannes Spalt, Wittmann
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Johannes Spalt for Wittmann, sofa or settee, leather, chromed steel, Austria, 1960s This subtle
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Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel, Chrome

LC2 Style Inspired Sofa in Distressed Suede Leather
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in Saint Louis, US
the bulk of a boulder and chrome a frame, this sofa was made to offer comfort for those crisp winter
Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Gerard Van Den Berg Leather "High Noon" High Back Brown Leather Sofa and Pillows
By Molteni & C, Gerard Van Den Berg
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century three seater cognac leather "High Noon" sofa by Gerard van den Berg who, after leaving
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

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Leather And Chrome Sofa For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic leather and chrome sofa available at 1stDibs. A leather and chrome sofa — often made from metal, chrome and animal skin — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a leather and chrome sofa, we have 161 options in-stock, while there are 11 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect leather and chrome sofa — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each leather and chrome sofa bearing Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one leather and chrome sofa that is appealing in its simplicity, but Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa and De Sede produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Leather And Chrome Sofa?

A leather and chrome sofa can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $5,788, while the lowest priced sells for $738 and the highest can go for as much as $46,000.

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.

Questions About Leather And Chrome Sofa
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    Yes, you can dye a leather sofa. To do so, you must typically begin by sanding down the upholstery, oiling it and then applying dye. Because there is a risk that you could damage your sofa, you may wish to enlist the help of a professional upholsterer or furniture repair expert. Find a variety of leather sofas on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are a few different types of leather that are great for sofas - royalin, full grain and top grain leather. In terms of style and comfort, it really comes down to a matter of preference. You’ll find a variety of leather sofa options from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    The best type of leather for a sofa is top grain leather, which is smooth, supple and the most expensive. Top grain has two grades — aniline, which is most natural and semi-aniline, which may be coated with a protective top coat. You can also have top grain leather that is pigmented. If you are looking for some contemporary, vintage and antique leather sofas, you can visit 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    To tell if a sofa is real leather, run your hand along the upholstery. With real leather, you're likely to feel an uneven or bumpy underlayer due to the natural characteristics of the material. By comparison, man-made leather will usually feel perfectly smooth. The appearance of the leather can also be a giveaway. Natural leather will usually show off variations in its grain, while faux leather will typically have a regular repeated pattern. If you're still uncertain after completing an inspection yourself, consult a certified appraiser or experienced furniture dealer for assistance. Explore a large selection of leather sofas on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024
    Full-grain and top-grain leather are both good quality-leathers for sofas. Full-grain leather consists of the full hide, making it durable yet supple and visually appealing. Top-grain leather is more economically priced and has the outermost layer of the hide sanded and buffed away, giving it a smoother texture and less of a visible grain. On 1stDibs, explore a wide range of leather sofas.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    With Italian leather, you want to avoid getting the material wet. If you can, use a dry cloth or vacuum to remove dirt. For stains, use a damp cloth, but avoid chemical cleaners. Save the hassle and shop a collection of Italian leather furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    When choosing a leather sofa, it's important to consider the material's quality, especially if you're looking for an enduring item. Top-grain calfskin leather, for instance, is more durable and simpler to maintain than corrected-grain leather. Top-grain leather also softens with age and develops a unique sheen. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage leather sofas.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    Whether a leather sofa is a good investment depends on a variety of factors. The materials and quality of craftsmanship will affect how long a piece lasts, but how you care for and use it will also impact longevity. Forward-thinking design and sensuous materials are the hallmarks of 1970s-era leather seating, which feels as sexy, comfortable and radical today as it did in its heyday. Through joint research with several forward-looking furniture manufacturers into state-of-the-art industrial processes, designers of the original leather-clad beanbag chair Piero Gatti, Cesare Paolini and Franco Teodoro explored ways of employing polyurethane foam to serve as both cushion and structure, offering a whole new range of seating concepts. There is likely a leather sofa in everyone’s budget, but taking care of your investment is important. Unlike upholstery, the color of the leather sofa you choose won’t make a difference when it comes to regular maintenance. A damp cloth can be used to remove dust, for example. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of leather sofas from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024
    Yes, an Italian leather sofa is typically good. Italian leather is known for being a high-quality material that is pleasing to the eye and has a luxurious, supple feel. As a result, it can be a fine option for sofas. Keep in mind that the sturdiness and strength of the frame and the resilience of the padding and suspension systems inside of sofas also impact their quality and durability. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of leather sofas.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 7, 2024
    To tell a good-quality leather sofa, examine its details closely. The highest-end pieces will usually feature full-grain leather, which refers to a strong and durable grade of leather that retains its original grain surface (hair and imperfections are removed). What type of fill is present inside the cushions also impacts the quality, with spring seats with felt and wool and high-grade foam being featured in the best sofas. Finally, frames will typically be produced out of sturdy materials like wood and feature strong joints. Explore a large collection of sofas on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    How long a leather sofa should last depends on its construction and materials. You can get a good idea of how long a particular sofa will last by looking at its warranty. Often, the leather upholstery wears out on a sofa before the frame. Find a range of leather sofas on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    Burgundy pairs well with grey, turquoise, golden yellow, and umber. In addition, the warm-green tone contrasts beautifully with the burgundy leather furnishings. On 1stDibs, shop a range of vintage and antique leather sofas.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    The best choice for a wall color that goes with a caramel sofa depends on your preferences. Caramel is a mellow hue that embraces a diverse variety of color combinations. Some of the choices that may add to the visual appeal of your caramel sofa are beige, bluish pink, orange and teal. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary leather sofas from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.