Black Couches

August 12, 2009 | 34 comments

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Deviating from our usual ode to white around here, I’d like to show you some photos of gorgeous black couches I’ve been collecting. I never thought of buying a black couch before because I always thought of them as big, leather things for man caves but these have got me reconsidering.

skona

emmas

This one is probably my favorite:

emmas2

cotemaison

turquoise design

Do any of you have black couches? If you do, what pieces do you have with it? If not, would you ever consider it?

(Photos: 1-2.Skona Hem 3-4.Emmasblogg 5.Cote Maison 6.Turquoise Design)

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34 comments on “Black Couches”

  1. Sarah Klassen/Haute Design
    August 12th, 2009 @ 1:23 am

    These are gorgeous! So luxe. I think the third and last are my favorites. They certainly ground a room with their forceful color and add elegance at the same time. I also love touches of gold with them, as shown on the last.

    We don’t have a black couch, just a chair, and throw a large, green pillow in a flocked velvet on top for sharp contrast.

  2. Lee
    August 12th, 2009 @ 1:36 am

    The couch in the first pic looks pretty heavenly to me, but then again, I think I’d have any of these!!
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  3. Mise @ Pretty Far West
    August 12th, 2009 @ 1:46 am

    I would never have considered a black sofa, but some of these are really nice. It seems as though softening them with surroundings of white and curves does the trick.
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  4. nora johnson
    August 12th, 2009 @ 2:40 am

    I agree the third one is my favorite although all are attractive *statement* pieces through sheer force of color. Here in Andalucia, everyone has white or very light-colored walls & furniture juxtaposed with bright accessories in terms of paintings, rugs, throws etc.

    Hope you’re having a wonderful week!

    xxLOL LOLA:)
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  5. Kellie Collis
    August 12th, 2009 @ 2:55 am

    I am starting to love black more and more…. I just dont have the nerve to buy a piece like this but i always am drawn to it!! xxx
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  6. elaine
    August 12th, 2009 @ 3:13 am

    black is my absolute favorite colour in all things interior, i even have black walls …. i love it…..
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  7. Jane Flanagan
    August 12th, 2009 @ 4:49 am

    Gorgoeus! I’m not the biggest fan of leather couches… but I love the idea of black linen!
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  8. my favorite and my best
    August 12th, 2009 @ 5:24 am

    they are stunning. leather is nice to look at but seems a little austere to me for a family type room. and i could never have a black fabric sofa with 2 cats in residence. although i WOULD love a black leather chair. yes.
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  9. Dagny @ Beautiful Living
    August 12th, 2009 @ 5:44 am

    LOVE the first one! The leather upholstery is such a surprising element, as the couches from this particular period are usually covered in very different fabrics. Am really not that fond of black, but all of these really compliment the rest of the design. Great selection!!
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  10. Raina
    August 12th, 2009 @ 6:04 am

    We don’t have a black sofa, and now I’m wondering why. Beautiful round-up, Alek.
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  11. Marsi @ The Cottage Cheese
    August 12th, 2009 @ 6:10 am

    I had never considered a black couch before, for all the reasons you mentioned. However, it really works when the rest of the room is white or light neutrals. Great rooms, thanks for opening my mind to the black couch!

  12. Daniella
    August 12th, 2009 @ 6:15 am

    Oh! I need that black cowhide rug! That would be perfect for my place!
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  13. le banc moussu
    August 12th, 2009 @ 6:38 am

    I’ve got a leather one and not in my man’s cave simply in my white and grey country house and I think it works.
    A bientôt
    christian
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  14. Devon Pritchard
    August 12th, 2009 @ 6:56 am

    I’m clearly the party-pooper as I’m not a huge fan. Like white walls, I think they photograph gorgeously but not sure how much I would like them on a daily basis?
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  15. ana
    August 12th, 2009 @ 7:22 am

    Hi!!!! well mine couches are not black but they are a very dark brown (chocolate) and I’m having my doubts of what to put around them… I have a wall orange and I’ll like to put some orange pillows but I also like green with brown so I’m thinking on re-painting the wall because I want my curtains green… I don’t know yet… I’ll let you know :)
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  16. bananas.
    August 12th, 2009 @ 7:55 am

    black?! did i read that correctly? ;)

    i love the black couches you chose. i don’t have one but now i’m considering it…
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  17. Meg
    August 12th, 2009 @ 8:01 am

    So dramatic!!! I bet a lot easier to care for than the white fabric I’m looking at for my new sofa! Yikes!
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  18. Amy
    August 12th, 2009 @ 9:18 am

    I would have never considered one really cause they seem so guy first apartment to me – but after seeing these…hell yeah!
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  19. Courtney
    August 12th, 2009 @ 9:49 am

    Oh, I like number 2! It looks comfy and works so well in that eclectic room. I’d be tempted to grab a new book, a cup of tea, and park myself there all afternoon.
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  20. Plush Palate
    August 12th, 2009 @ 9:55 am

    I absolutely would consider this! So luxurious, mysterious, and classy! The third one is my favorite space!

    Thanks for the black inspiration!
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  21. nkp
    August 12th, 2009 @ 10:30 am

    Don’t have one, but I would gladly purchase one if the right couch came along. I think these are beautiful examples .
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  22. eco-stylista
    August 12th, 2009 @ 11:45 am

    Hello Alek,
    these look fab! I had once a black couch, but I always piled colorful throws and pillows on it so I realized black was not my thing.
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  23. LindsB
    August 12th, 2009 @ 12:37 pm

    I’ve never really been a fan of black couches, only because the BF had them before we moved in together and they were total uglies! But these are all beautiful! In the September issue of Elle Decor there are a pair of black leather couches that I would LOVE in my house- they are on page 88 :)
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  24. jacqueline
    August 12th, 2009 @ 1:03 pm

    Considering when you open my wardrobe, it’s full of black clothes, maybe I should consider a black sofa….these are lovely and don’t look austere at all…I like them and would consider one but would I get fed up with it after a while ?…the jury is out on this one. XXXX
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  25. Jesse
    August 12th, 2009 @ 1:16 pm

    Your fav is my fav also. I am dreaming of a grey couch.
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  26. Lauren Liess
    August 12th, 2009 @ 3:13 pm

    LOVE the first image!!! never would have thought of black as so pretty!!!
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  27. Down and Out Chic
    August 12th, 2009 @ 5:22 pm

    i’ve never considered a black couch before, they’re perhaps a bit too luxurious for me. i do like your examples though.

  28. Melissa
    August 12th, 2009 @ 10:16 pm

    I really like the last one, but the thought of having to keep every bit of lint or fur off of a black sofa just makes me say, ‘forget it’!
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  29. Trishie Koh
    August 12th, 2009 @ 10:48 pm

    Beautiful living spaces, i like the 3rd one most.
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  30. Emily
    August 13th, 2009 @ 10:57 am

    The first photo is my favorite. I never would have thought that black leather would look good on such a traditional-looking sofa.
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  31. A Life More Fabulous
    August 13th, 2009 @ 5:16 pm

    Beautiful collection – I love a strong black piece to balance out a sea of white…
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  32. The Antiques Diva
    August 15th, 2009 @ 7:01 am

    These are utterly sexy and I think I’d go for anyone of them in my own home!!!
    By the way, did I hear something on twitter about you doing “Define Your Style in a Photo?” challenge… I just stumbled upon my photo!!!
    Toma
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  33. paula
    August 18th, 2009 @ 5:35 am

    well, aren’t they gorgeous.
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  34. susie Quillin
    August 18th, 2009 @ 8:35 pm

    You’re favorite is mine too. I just adore that articulated floor lamp.
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