$17,065 / set
H 70 in W 221 in D 78 in
Perfect patinated DS-15 modular sofa by Team De Sede for De Sede Swiss.
By De Sede
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
durability. De Sede is celebrated for its high-quality leather and exceptional seating comfort. Designer
Leather
Swiss Design Vintage De Sede DS-15 Settee, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Renens, CH
Vintage dark brown leather DS-15 sofa by De Sede Switzerland. The compact two-seater sofa consists
Leather, Wood
De Sede ‘DS-15’ Modular Sofa in Patinated Brown Leather
By De Sede
Located in Waalwijk, NL
De Sede, 'DS-15' sectional sofa, patinated leather, Switzerland, 1970s. This high-quality
Leather
De Sede ‘DS-15’ Modular Sofa in Patinated Brown Leather
By De Sede
Located in Waalwijk, NL
De Sede, sectional sofa with ottoman, model 'DS-15', leather, Switzerland, 1970s. This high
Leather
De Sede ‘DS-15’ Modular Sofa in Patinated Brown Leather
By De Sede
Located in Waalwijk, NL
De Sede, sectional sofa, model 'DS-15', leather, Switzerland, 1970s. This high-quality sectional
Leather
$11,769 / set
H 25.99 in W 88.59 in D 31.5 in
De Sede DS 15 Modular Vintage Cognac Saddle Leather Sofa
By De Sede
Located in Munich, Bavaria
De Sede DS 15 modular sofa in cognac saddle leather. The leather is very thick Vintage condition
Leather, Wood, Foam, Beech
$15,888 / set
H 25.6 in W 139.77 in D 31.5 in
De Sede DS-15 Modular Sofa in original black Buffalo Leather, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in amstelveen, NL
De Sede DS15, Modular, black leather sofa, 1970s A rare and highly sought-after modular sofa
Leather
$1,279Sale Price / item|22% Off
H 19.69 in W 14.97 in D 14.97 in
De Sede DS-218/15 Stool in Black Leather Upholstery by Paolo Piva
By De Sede, Paolo Piva
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Plays a decisive role in moulding the character of a room. A focus on clear-cut structures, cubist forms, straight lines and a minimalist selection of materials. A unique combination...
Leather
Stool Sedes 1/15 by Sculptur Ron van de Ven 1998
By Ron van de Ven
Located in Weesp, NL
Rare Sculptural Stool “Sedes” by Ron van de Ven, 1998 — Numbered 1/15 Offered here is an
Aluminum
De Sede DS-15 elements, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in GENDT, NL
Two De Sede DS15 elements, Switzerland 1970s. Brown thick saddle / neck leather. Both elements in
Leather
Unavailable
H 19.69 in W 14.97 in D 14.97 in
De Sede DS-218/15 Stool in Black Upholstery by Paolo Piva
By De Sede, Paolo Piva
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Plays a decisive role in moulding the character of a room. A focus on clear-cut structures, cubist forms, straight lines and a minimalist selection of materials. A unique combination...
Leather
De Sede DS-15 Modular Sofa in original brown Leather, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in amstelveen, NL
De Sede "DS 15" modular sofa in original brown leather, Switzerland, 1970s This modular 6-piece De
Leather
Sold
H 25.6 in W 25.6 in D 31.5 in
Beautifully Patinated Ds-15 4-Element Leather Sofa for De Sede, Switzerland, 70s
By De Sede
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This model DS-15 modular leather sofa was made by De Sede in Switzerland in the 1970s. It consists
Leather
De Sede DS15 Sectional Sofa in Leather
By De Sede
Located in Waalwijk, NL
De Sede, sectional sofa model DS-15, leather, Switzerland, 1970s. This high quality sectional
Leather
Sold
H 67 in W 260 in D 195 in
Sectional Black Leather ‘DS15’ Sofa Designed by De Sede, Switzerland, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Antwerp, BE
A stunning example of Swiss craftsmanship from the 1970s, this De Sede DS-15 sectional sofa is a
Leather
Modular De Sede DS-15 Sofa, From Switzerland, circa 1970
Located in Nashville, TN
Modular De Sede DS-15 sofa from Switzerland, circa 1970. Very solid wooden frame construction
De Sede Modular Sofa DS600 15 elements in original suede
By Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger
Located in PARIS, FR
Exemplar of the iconic DS600 sofa of the editor De Sede, dating from the 80's. The DS600 was
Suede
Sold
H 26 in W 150 in D 31 in
Vintage Leather De Sede Sectional Sofa, Model 'DS-15', Switzerland, 1970s
Located in Nashville, TN
Vintage leather De Sede sectional sofa, Model 'DS-15', Switzerland, 1970s. Six modular pieces to
Leather
De Sede 'Ds-15' Modular Sofa in Buffalo Leather From Switzerland, 1970s
Located in Nashville, TN
De Sede 'Ds-15' Modular Sofa in Buffalo Leather From Switzerland, 1970s. Four modular pieces in
Leather
Sold
H 26 in W 89 in D 33 in
De Sede 'Ds-15' Modular Sofa in Cognac Buffalo Leather From Switzerland, 1970s
Located in Nashville, TN
De Sede 'Ds-15' modular sofa in cognac buffalo leather from Switzerland, 1970s. Three modular
Leather
Sold
H 26.5 in W 25 in D 31.5 in
Vintage De Sede 'Ds-15' Modular Sofa in Brown Buffalo Leather from Switzerland
Located in Nashville, TN
Vintage De Sede 'Ds-15' modular sofa in brown buffalo leather from Switzerland, circa 1970. This
Leather
De Sede 'DS-15' Modular Sofa in Black Leather
By De Sede
Located in Waalwijk, NL
De Sede, sectional sofa model DS-15, black leather, Switzerland, 1980s. This high quality
Leather
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
Leather
Sold
H 26.78 in W 63 in D 31.5 in
1970s De Sede DS-15 Swiss Sectional Sofa Loveseat in Patinated Black Leather
By De Sede
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Mid-Century Modern cool, confident and breathtakingly beautiful from every angle. De Sede DS-15
Leather
Sold
H 26.38 in W 114.18 in D 63 in
De Sede DS-15 Modular Sofa Neck Leather Brown 1970 Sectional Swiss Mid Century
By De Sede
Located in Munster, NRW
De Sede - DS-15 modular sofa in Neck leather, Switzerland, manufactured in the 1970s. This high
Leather
De Sede DS-600 Original Grey Leather Sofa
By De Sede
Located in Waalwijk, NL
De Sede ‘Snake’ DS-600, 15 elements, dark grey leather, Switzerland, 1972. De Sede 'Non Stop
Leather, Felt
De Sede DS15 Sectional Sofa in Brown Leather
By De Sede
Located in Waalwijk, NL
De Sede, sectional sofa model DS-15, brown leather, Switzerland, 1970s. This high quality
Leather
De Sede DS15 Rare Modular Buffalo Hide Leather Sofa
By De Sede
Located in San Angelo, TX
What a stunning and rare De Sede, 'DS-15' modular sectional loveseat in patinated buffalo hide
Leather
Sold
H 26.38 in W 141.74 in D 89.77 in
De Sede Sectional Sofa Model 'DS15' in Patinated Brown Buffalo Leather
By De Sede
Located in Waalwijk, NL
De Sede, sectional sofa model DS-15, leather, Switzerland, 1970s This high quality sectional
Leather
Sold
H 29.93 in W 129.93 in D 41.34 in
Cognac Leather DS600 Sofa, 15 Elements, by Eleonora Peduzzi Riva, De Sede, 1970s
By De Sede, Eleonore Peduzzi Riva
Located in MIlano, IT
Cognac leather DS600 modular sofa, 15 elements, by Eleonora Peduzzi Riva for De Sede, 1970s
Leather, Felt
1960's Swiss DeSede DS-15 Modular Leather Sofa
By De Sede
Located in grand Lancy, CH
De Sede DS 15 modular sofa in Havana leather. The leather is very thick Vintage condition with
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
Leather, Wood
Swiss De Sede Modular Sofa DS-15 1970
By De Sede
Located in Basel, CH
De Sede Modular Sofa model DS-15 from the 1970s. Very solid wooden frame construction covered with
Leather, Wood
De Sede DS-15 in Dark Brown Buffalo Leather, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Bucharest, RO
Sectional sofa model DS-15, in leather by De Sede, Switzerland, 1970s. This sectional sofa contains
Leather
De Sede DS 15 Neck Leather Sofa, Set of Five
By De Sede
Located in Sint Oedenrode, NL
De Sede DS 15 modular neck leather sofa with five elements. Produced and designed by the Swiss
Leather
20th Century De Sede DS-15 Neck Leather Sofa, Set of Seven
By De Sede
Located in Sint Oedenrode, NL
De Sede DS 15 modular neck leather sofa with six elements. Produced and designed by the Swiss
Leather
Vintage DS-600 Sofa for De Sede 15 Pieces
By Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger
Located in Berlin, DE
This vintage De Sede DS-600 nonstop sofa with 15 sections in black leather was designed by Ueli
Leather
De Sede Leather Sectional Sofa DS 15, Switzerland, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Le Grand-Saconnex, CH
De Sede, sectional sofa model DS-15, leather, Switzerland, 1970s. De Sede is well known for using
Leather
Pair of Murano Glass Wall Sconces, Art Deco Style, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Murano glass wall sconces, in stock Fume color and horizontal striation texture Black opaline finials and brass accents Art Deco inspired design. Gives off warm beams of lig...
Brass
$1,696Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 4.15 in W 5.35 in D 7.75 in
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' Verdigris Patinated Outdoor Sconce
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' verdigris patinated outdoor sconce. An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed authorized re-edition of the classic Swedish design executed in rich v...
Metal
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
Linen, Velvet
$3,969 / item
H 28.35 in W 40.16 in D 34.65 in
"Pietra" Curved Armchair with Leather Arms Upholstered in Bouclé Fabric
By Studio Marta Manente
Located in Centro, RS
Pietra from Italian: Stone The designer Marta Manente is of Italian descent, her great-grandparents migrated from Italy over 100 years ago and lived in the region of Bento Gonçalves ...
Bouclé
On Hold|$20,200 / set
H 28.5 in W 34 in D 40 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa 'Soriana' Pair of Chairs for Cassina, Italy, 1969
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in New York, NY
Afra & Tobia Scarpa 'Soriana' Pair of Chairs for Cassina, Italy, 1969 The 'Soriana' line was designed by the Italian designer duo, Afra and Tobia Scarpa in 1969. This 'Soriana' chai...
Chrome
$6,473
H 9.85 in W 47.25 in D 47.25 in
Metafora coffee table by Massimo and Lella Vignelli for Casigliani Italy, 1970s
By Massimo and Lella Vignelli
Located in amstelveen, NL
Sculptural Metafora travertine coffee table designed by Lella and Massimo Vignelli. in the 1970s. Inspired by the four forms of Euclidean geometry, the cube, the pyramid, the cylinde...
Travertine, Marble
Rare Pendant Lamp attributed to Angelo Lelli for Arredoluce, 1950s
By Arredoluce
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This rare pendant lamp, attributed to the renowned Italian manufacturer Arredoluce in the 1950s, is an exceptional example of mid-century Italian design. The lamp features a softly g...
Metal, Brass
$3,800
H 81.3 in W 39.38 in D 18.31 in
Antique Tall Oak Cabinet, Made by a French Cabinetmaker, Late 19th Century
Located in Odense, DK
This is a late 19th-century antique tall oak cabinet, crafted by a skilled French cabinetmaker. The cabinet features a sturdy, classic design typical of the period, with a rich oak f...
Wood, Oak
Sculptural Curved Display or Side Table in Cerused Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Large side or coffee table, cerused oak, Europe, 1960s This eccentric large display table or coffee table is made in a precise manner, implementing geometrical shapes and straight l...
Oak
Antique Petite Mexican Butaque in the Style of Clara Porset
By Clara Porset
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this Antique Petite Mexican Butaque in the style of Clara Porset, circa 1960.
Wood
LU Swing Sconce
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful brass LU swing sconce made by Lumfardo Luminaires in patinated brass. Wired with an E26 medium based socket. Light bulb provided as well as all mounting hardware. Priced in...
Brass
$800Sale Price / item|47% Off
H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razoblade, Denmark, Oak
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and honey coloured lambskin. Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernism. M...
Oak
Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue
By Ethan Streicher, Streicher Goods
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Every mushroom lamp is hand-made and hand-painted by Ethan Streicher, the founder and designer behind the Streicher Goods brand in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp's silhouette is simple and c...
Brass
$1,300 / item
H 14 in W 9 in D 9 in
Brutalist, Handmade Ceramic Table Lamp, Double Decker Lamp by Streicher Goods
By Streicher Goods, Ethan Streicher
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Double Decker lamp is a tall, brutalist-inspired table lamp, perfect for lighting in larger living spaces, created by Streicher Goods in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp is composed of a...
Brass
$11,180
H 27.56 in W 74.81 in D 41.34 in
Burgundy red "Piumino" sofa by De Pas, D'Urbino and Lomazzi for Dall'Oca, 1970s
By Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi
Located in amstelveen, NL
Fantastic and very comfortable ‘Dall’Occa’ sofa that was designed by De Pas, D’urbino, and Lomazzi and manufactured in Italy by Dall’Oca in 1975. The sofa is in a stunning original...
Leather
Sold|$2,700
H 11.82 in W 4.73 in D 9.06 in
1950s Italian Pair of Wall Sconces in Brass and Opaline Glass
Located in Rome, IT
A refined pair of Italian wall sconces from the 1950s, characterized by elegant proportions and a light, sculptural silhouette typical of mid-century Italian lighting design. Each sc...
Brass
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.