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De Sede Sectional Sofa ‘DS-76’ in Black Leather
By De Sede
Located in Waalwijk, NL
De Sede, modular sofa, model ‘DS-76’, leather, Switzerland, 1970s This high-quality sectional sofa
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather

1970s De Sede Switzerland Modular Leather Sofa Sectional Couch DS 63
By De Sede
Located in Jensen Beach, FL
Fabulous vintage De Sede leather sectional sofa. Modular pieces mean myriad options for arrangement
Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

De Sede Sectional Sofa Model ‘DS-15’ in Patinated Leather
By De Sede
Located in Waalwijk, NL
De Sede, sectional sofa model 'DS-15', patinated leather, Switzerland, 1970s. This high quality
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede Sectional Sofa ‘DS-76’ in Dark Brown Leather
By De Sede
Located in Waalwijk, NL
De Sede, sectional sofa model ‘DS-76’, leather, Switzerland, 1970s This high quality sectional
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-600 'Snake' Sectional Sofa in Light Grey Leather
By Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger, De Sede
Located in Waalwijk, NL
De Sede, Sectional sofa model ‘Snake’ DS-600, leather, Switzerland, 1972. An amazing design by
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede Sectional Sofa Model ‘DS-15’ in Patinated Black Leather
By De Sede
Located in Waalwijk, NL
De Sede, sectional sofa model 'DS-15', leather, Switzerland, 1970s. This high-quality sectional
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-600 'Snake' Sectional Sofa in Patinated Brown Leather
By Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger, De Sede, Klaus Vogt
Located in Waalwijk, NL
De Sede, ‘Snake’ DS-600, leather, felt, Switzerland, 1972. A design by Ueli Berger, Elenora
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather, Felt

Sectional Anthracite Gray Leather Sofa DS-18 by De Sede, Switzerland 1980s
By De Sede
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a gorgeous Sectional Leather Sofa, model DS-18, designed and
Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Post-Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Faux Leather, Wood

De Sede DS 500 Modular Sectional Sofa & Table Suite in Brown Leather
By De Sede
Located in Norwalk, CT
Elevate your living space to the epitome of luxury with the De Sede DS 500 Modular Sectional Sofa
Category

Late 20th Century Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather

Large De Sede DS-88 Sectional Sofa in Black Leather, Switzerland, 1970's
By De Sede
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
sectional so it can be set-up in different ways to your own liking. The sofa features 30 pieces: – 7 seat
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-600 'Snake' Sectional Sofa in Patinated Brown Leather by Ueli Berger.
By De Sede, Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger
Located in Almelo, NL
De Sede DS-600 'Snake' Sectional Sofa in Patinated Brown Leather by Ueli Berger, Switzerland 1972
Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather, Felt

De Sede DS-88 Sectional Sofa in Cognac Brown Tan Leather, Switzerland, 1970's
By De Sede
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
sectional so it can be set-up in different ways to your own liking. The sofa features 26 pieces: – 6 seat
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS 600 'Snake' Sectional Sofa 25 Elements in Full-grain Nappa Leather
By Ueli Berger, De Sede
Located in Tilburg, NL
De Sede DS 600 'Snake' Sectional Sofa with 25 Elements in High Quality Full-grain Nappa Leather
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

De Sede DS 600 'Snake' Sectional Sofa 40 Elements in Full-grain Nappa Leather
By Ueli Berger, De Sede
Located in Tilburg, NL
De Sede DS 600 'Snake' Sectional Sofa with 40 Elements in High Quality Full-grain Nappa Leather
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

De Sede DS-600 'Snake' Sectional Sofa in Full Bordeaux Leather by Ueli Berger.
By De Sede, Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger
Located in Almelo, NL
De Sede DS-600 'Snake' Sectional Sofa in Full Bordeaux Leather by Ueli Berger, Switzerland 1972
Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather

Vintage De Sede DS-600 Modular Sofa
By Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger, De Sede
Located in Surbiton, GB
Late 20th century leather DS-600 modular sofa designed by Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Ueli Berger
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather

Vintage De Sede DS-600 Modular Sofa
Vintage De Sede DS-600 Modular Sofa
H 29.53 in W 203.55 in D 39.38 in
De Sede DS-88 Leather Patchwork Modular Sofa 1970s
By De Sede
Located in BAARLO, LI
Very complete 1970s model DS-88 sofa by De Sede Switzerland. The black leather modular sofa can be
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede ‘DS-22’ Modular Sofa in Caramel Leather
By De Sede
Located in Waalwijk, NL
De Sede, ‘DS-22’ Modular sofa, leather, Switzerland, 1980s This high quality sectional sofa
Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather

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
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather

1960's Swiss DeSede DS-15 Modular Leather Sofa
By De Sede
Located in Bern, CH
De Sede DS-15 Modular leather sofa, consisting of four identical elements in a rare olive green
Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

1960's Swiss DeSede DS-15 Modular Leather Sofa
1960's Swiss DeSede DS-15 Modular Leather Sofa
H 26.38 in W 26.38 in D 31.5 in
Modulair Vintage Bouclé Patchwork sofa by Desede, DS-11
By De Sede
Located in Sint-Niklaas, VOV
Desede produced high quality leather sofas and is still producing them today. Unfortunately this
Category

Vintage 1970s European Sectional Sofas

Materials

Bouclé

De Sede ‘DS-15’ Modular Sofas in Patinated Cognac Leather
By De Sede
Located in Waalwijk, NL
De Sede, 'DS-15' modular sofa, patinated leather, Switzerland, 1970s. This high-quality sectional
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede ‘DS-15’ Modular Sofa in Patinated Cognac Leather
By De Sede
Located in Waalwijk, NL
De Sede, 'DS-15' sectional sofa, patinated leather, Switzerland, 1970s. This high-quality
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather

Eleven Element Non Stop Sofa DS-600 by De Sede
By De Sede
Located in Dallas, TX
Sofa DS-600 designed by Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Ueli Berger, and Heinz Ulrich for De Sede, 1972
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede 'Pagoda' DS-19 Sofas in Dark Brown Leather
By De Sede
Located in Waalwijk, NL
De Sede, sofas, model 'Pagoda' DS-19, leather, Switzerland, 1973-1979 This high-quality modular
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-600 “Non-stop” Shape Modular Sofa Adjustable Elements
By De Sede, Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Launched in 1972, DS-600 is an indestructible, variable modular system of upholstered furniture
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS 63 Two-Seater Sofa in Leather, Switzerland, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Almelo, NL
De Sede DS 63 two-seater sofa in leather, Switzerland 1970s Robust DS-63 modular two-seater sofa
Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS 63 Three-seater Sofa in Leather, Switzerland 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Almelo, NL
De Sede DS 63 three-seater sofa in leather, Switzerland 1970s Robust DS-63 modular three-seater
Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather

Sofa DS-600 by Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, De Sede, 1972, Switzerland
By Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger
Located in Dallas, TX
Custom ordered sofa DS-600 designed by Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Ueli Berger, and Heinz Ulrich, De
Category

20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Velvet

De Sede DS-600 “Non-stop” Shape Modular Sofa Adjustable Elements
By De Sede, Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Launched in 1972, DS-600 is an indestructible, variable modular system of upholstered furniture
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede Ds46 Sectional Sofa-Livingroomset in Buffalo Leather, Switzerland 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Almelo, NL
1970s This twelve-piece De Sede DS 46 sectional sofa-living room set is a one-of-a-kind piece, crafted
Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

De Sede Ds46 Sectional Sofa-Livingroomset in Buffalo Leather, Switzerland 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Almelo, NL
1970s This De Sede DS 46 sectional sofa-living room set is a one-of-a-kind piece, crafted from thick
Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

De Sede DS46 Sectional Sofa-Livingroomset in Buffalo Leather, Switzerland 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Almelo, NL
De Sede DS46 Sectional Sofa-Livingroomset in Strong Buffalo Leather, Switzerland 1970s Original
Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

De Sede DS-600 Style Round Sofa in Corduroy Fabric, Germany, 1970s
By Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger, De Sede
Located in Almelo, NL
sectional sofa in the original corduroy fabric is in the iconic " De Sede DS-600 style. There are 21 seating
Category

Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Beech

DS-1088 Configurable Patchwork Leather Sofa with Elongated Cushions by De Sede
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Four adjustable sofa base elements DS-1088/05 and three cushions DS-1088/96 by de Sede. Patchwork
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather

DS-1088 Configurable Patchwork Leather Sofa with Elongated Cushions by De Sede
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Four adjustable sofa base elements DS-1088/05 and three cushions DS-1088/96 by de Sede. Patchwork
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather

DeSede DS-600 “Non-stop” Modular Sofa in Espresso Leather & Adjustable Elements
By Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Launched in 1972, DS-600 is an indestructible, variable modular system of upholstered furniture
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-11 Modular Sofa In Brown Patchwork Leather, Switzerland 1970s
By De Sede
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Amazing De Sede DS 11 modular sofa in brown patchwork leather, 1970s. This set consists of seven
Category

Vintage 1960s Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-600 “Non-stop” Shape Modular Sofa in Adjustable Elements
By Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Launched in 1972, DS-600 is an indestructible, variable modular system of upholstered furniture
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-600 Nonstop Snake Shaped Modular Sofa in Black Leather
By Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Launched in 1972, DS-600 is an indestructible, variable modular system of upholstered furniture
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede Ds 63 Three-Seater Sofa in Patinated Leather, Switzerland, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Almelo, NL
De Sede DS 63 three-seater sofa in patinated leather, Switzerland, 1970s. Robust DS-63 modular
Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS 63 Two-Seater Sofa in Patinated Leather, Switzerland, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Almelo, NL
De Sede DS 63 two-seater sofa in patinated leather, Switzerland 1970s Robust DS-63 modular two
Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Beech, Leather

DeSede DS-707 Corner Element Sofa in Fabric Upholstery by Philippe Malouin
By De Sede, Philippe Malouin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
modular sofa that can be combined in infinite ways, the DS-707 is the visual perfection of form that gives
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

De Sede DS-600 “Non-stop” Shaped Modular Sofa in Adjustable Elements
By De Sede, Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Launched in 1972, DS-600 is an indestructible, variable modular system of upholstered furniture
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather

DeSede DS-707 Corner Element Sofa in Fabric Upholstery by Philippe Malouin
By De Sede, Philippe Malouin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
modular sofa that can be combined in infinite ways, the DS-707 is the visual perfection of form that gives
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

De Sede DS-600 “Non-stop” Shaped Modular Sofa in Adjustable Elements
By Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Launched in 1972, DS-600 is an indestructible, variable modular system of upholstered furniture
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-600 “Non-stop” Shape Modular Sofa in Adjustable Elements
By De Sede, Gordon Guillaumier
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Launched in 1972, DS-600 is an indestructible, variable modular system of upholstered furniture
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-600 Nonstop Snake Shaped Modular Sofa in Black Leather
By De Sede, Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Launched in 1972, DS-600 is an indestructible, variable modular system of upholstered furniture
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather

DeSede DS-600 “Non-stop” Modular Sofa in Espresso Leather & Adjustable Elements
By Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Launched in 1972, DS-600 is an indestructible, variable modular system of upholstered furniture
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-600 “Non-Stop” Modular Sofa for Stendig, circa 1990
By Ueli Berger, Heinz Ulrich, Klaus Vogt
Located in St Louis Park, MN
The DS-600 "Non-stop" sofa was designed in collaboration by Ueli Bergere, Elenora Peduzzi-Riva
Category

1990s Swiss Space Age Sectional Sofas

Materials

Textile, Ultrasuede

De Sede Ds-602 Modular Sofa in Fabric Seat and Back Upholstery
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
revived at a later time. Such a story is that of the DS-602. Back in the 1970s, when the origin of the now
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

De Sede Ds-602 Modular Sofa in Fabric Seat and Back Upholstery
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
revived at a later time. Such a story is that of the DS-602. Back in the 1970s, when the origin of the now
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

De Sede DS 12 Module Vintage Neck Leather Sofa Brown and Coffeetable
By De Sede
Located in Munich, Bavaria
De Sede DS 12 module sofa in brown neck leather. The leather is very thick and the seam is white
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Smoked Glass, Leather, Wood

DeSede DS-747/40 Multifunctional Sofa in Noce Leather Seat and Back Upholstery
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Ernst Lüthy created when he established de Sede in the 1960s has been reflected in DS-747: form follows
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

DeSede Ds-747/04 Multifunctional Sofa in Black Leather Seat and Back Upholstery
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Ernst Lüthy created when he established de Sede in the 1960s has been reflected in DS-747: form follows
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

De Sede DS-600 “Non-stop” Modular Sofa in Blue with Adjustable Elements
By Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Launched in 1972, DS-600 is an indestructible, variable modular system of upholstered furniture
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Fabric

DeSede DS-747/02 Multifunctional Sofa in Black Leather Seat and Back Upholstery
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Ernst Lüthy created when he established de Sede in the 1960s has been reflected in DS-747: form follows
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

DeSede DS-747/02 Multifunctional Sofa in Black Leather Seat and Back Upholstery
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Ernst Lüthy created when he established de Sede in the 1960s has been reflected in DS-747: form follows
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

DeSede Ds-747/04 Multifunctional Sofa in Black Leather Seat and Back Upholstery
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Ernst Lüthy created when he established de Sede in the 1960s has been reflected in DS-747: form follows
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

DeSede DS-747/40 Multifunctional Sofa in Noce Leather Seat and Back Upholstery
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Ernst Lüthy created when he established de Sede in the 1960s has been reflected in DS-747: form follows
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

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Ds Sectional Sofa For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic ds sectional sofa available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of animal skin, leather and wood, every ds sectional sofa was constructed with great care. There are 137 variations of the antique or vintage ds sectional sofa you’re looking for, while we also have 12 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer ds sectional sofa, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right ds sectional sofa, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are of considerable interest. A well-made ds sectional sofa has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by De Sede, Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger and Ueli Berger are consistently popular.

How Much is a Ds Sectional Sofa?

A ds sectional sofa can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $15,600, while the lowest priced sells for $2,420 and the highest can go for as much as $60,000.

De Sede for sale on 1stDibs

A de Sede piece lends a strong personality to the room it occupies. One of the world’s most respected furniture design houses, de Sede’s quality Swiss craftsmanship has its foundation in a long history of making expertly designed saddles. Founded in 1965 to build on a successful family-run saddler’s workshop in Klingnau, Switzerland, de Sede now is a leading manufacturer of leather goods and furniture, including sofas, chairs and beds.

At the core of de Sede’s philosophy is a reverence for the complexity and beauty of handcrafted furniture in an age when mass-produced objects are the norm. Over the years, the atelier has built a name for itself in its modular furniture pieces, which are made using the highest quality leather upholstery. The sleek, elegant pieces incorporate functionality with beauty. Amongst their best-selling designs is the DS-600 introduced in 1972. Also known as the Non Stop sofa, it is a sensually curved, snaking modular sofa whose individual pieces can be zipped together to create multiple variations and arcs.

De Sede has collaborated with some of the world's finest design minds, enhancing the prestige and individuality of their products. Designers like Santiago Calatrava, Antonella Scarpitta, Stephan Hürlemann, Gordon Guillaumier and Philippe Malouin have all created pieces with the atelier. Ubald Klug’s 1974 DS-1025, also known as the Terrazza sofa, is an enduring favorite with its cascading levels of leather. In 2017, de Sede expanded its product line to include high-quality leather handbags, which are as thoughtfully designed and beautifully crafted as its furniture. De Sede AG is now part of the Volare Group AG and continues to handcraft its fine furniture and other goods from its factory in Klingnau.

Find authentic de Sede seating, tables and decorative objects today on 1stDibs.

Finding the Right sectional-sofas for You

An antique, new or vintage sectional sofa is a versatile and practical style of seating that makes for a great addition to your living space.

A traditional sofa is typically a long upholstered seat that features a back and arms and is intended for two or more people, whereas a sectional sofa consists of multiple pieces that can be arranged in several different layouts. While a conventional couch or sofa can definitely seat a fixed number of houseguests, sectional sofas allow for customizing. We all know that maximizing your square footage in a small space can prove difficult, so the modular characteristics of sectional sofas are especially appealing when you’re thinking about design ideas for your modest-sized living room. This furnishing can be arranged in a semicircle, an L-shape or other configuration and will seat more people than a standard sofa will.

When it comes to home decor, the trick is to find a balance between functionality and style. Sectional sofas are available in a wide variety of shapes, sizes, colors and fabric options, so you’re sure to find one that perfectly complements your interiors and needs. But there are several factors to consider when choosing the perfect sectional sofa for your space.

According to Charleston designer Angie Hranowsky, “the most important thing to know when choosing the perfect sofa is its purpose. Is it for conversation or for watching TV and lounging? Then you can determine the right depth and seat height.”

The size of your sectional sofa will depend on how much real estate you’re working with in your living room and exactly how you use the space. If you’re trying to define a common area in your sprawling loft apartment or you’ve got a large family to think about, a large, sleek contemporary sectional or sculptural sectional sofa designed by Milo Baughman, say, could be ideal for comfort as well as a conversation piece, particularly if you intend to entertain with regularity. Think about seat height and depth — high seats, for example, can yield an air of formality that might not be a great fit for your crowd.

For movie nights, holiday parties or the occasional but totally fabulous dinner party, a large sectional sofa means getting multiple uses out of a singular piece of seating. In smaller rooms, it might make sense to position your small sectional sofa against the wall, whereas in a wide-open space, the sofa’s components can occupy the center of the room. Measure accordingly and make sure your doorways can accommodate on delivery day.

Bring comfort and class to your living space with a sectional sofa from the world’s best dealers on 1stDibs. For your mid-century modern-inspired living room, find fun spage-age sectional sofas, chic leather sectional sofas and a range of vintage mid-century sectional sofas designed by the likes of Harvey Probber, Vladimir Kagan and others.