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De Sede Boxing

Iconic De Sede Boxing Glove Sofa or Chaise Longue DS-2878/10 Right Version
Iconic De Sede Boxing Glove Sofa or Chaise Longue DS-2878/10 Right Version

Iconic De Sede Boxing Glove Sofa or Chaise Longue DS-2878/10 Right Version

By De Sede

Located in Tilburg, NL

Iconic De Sede Boxing Glove Sofa or Chaise Longue DS-2878/10 Right Version. Designed in 1978, new

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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Leather

Iconic De Sede Boxing Glove Sofa or Chaise Longue DS-2878/10 Right Version
Iconic De Sede Boxing Glove Sofa or Chaise Longue DS-2878/10 Right Version

Iconic De Sede Boxing Glove Sofa or Chaise Longue DS-2878/10 Right Version

By De Sede

Located in Tilburg, NL

Iconic De Sede Boxing Glove Sofa or Chaise Longue DS-2878/10 Right Version. Designed in 1978, new

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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Leather

DS-2878 Sofa by De Sede
DS-2878 Sofa by De Sede

DS-2878 Sofa by De Sede

$61,165 / item

H 33.86 in W 40.95 in D 66.93 in

DS-2878 Sofa by De Sede

By De Sede

Located in Geneve, CH

The de Sede boxing glove, DS-2878, manufactured at 7:1 scale, is a re-edition from 1978 and brings

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2010s Swiss Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

DS-2878 Punch Bag by De Sede
DS-2878 Punch Bag by De Sede

DS-2878 Punch Bag by De Sede

$12,096 / item

H 53.15 in Dm 13.78 in

DS-2878 Punch Bag by De Sede

By De Sede

Located in Geneve, CH

according to the chosen materials and size. Matching to the re-edition of the DS-2878, de Sede boxing

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2010s Swiss Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Boxing Glove Armchair De Sede
Boxing Glove Armchair De Sede

Boxing Glove Armchair De Sede

$41,067

H 33.47 in W 66.93 in D 45.28 in

Boxing Glove Armchair De Sede

By De Sede

Located in Paris, FR

Armchair boxing glove De Sede in natural genuine black and white leather. Exceptional piece.

Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Armchairs

Materials

Leather

DS-2878 Boxing Handstitched Leather Punching Bag by De Sede
DS-2878 Boxing Handstitched Leather Punching Bag by De Sede

DS-2878 Boxing Handstitched Leather Punching Bag by De Sede

By Mathias Hoffmann, De Sede

Located in Brooklyn, NY

in the shape of a boxing glove, produced on a 7:1 scale. De Sede offers a re-edition from 1978, in

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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Leather

20thC Swiss Boxing Glove Bean Bag By Susiand Ueli Berger For De Sede c.1970
20thC Swiss Boxing Glove Bean Bag By Susiand Ueli Berger For De Sede c.1970

20thC Swiss Boxing Glove Bean Bag By Susiand Ueli Berger For De Sede c.1970

$4,852Sale Price|20% Off

H 19.69 in W 45.28 in D 35.44 in

20thC Swiss Boxing Glove Bean Bag By Susiand Ueli Berger For De Sede c.1970

By De Sede

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

distinctive piece of functional art. Manufactured by the renowned Swiss furniture maker de Sede, this unique

Category

20th Century Swiss Other Chairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric

DS-2878 Italian Pop Boxing Glove Chaise Lounge Right in Leather by De Sede
DS-2878 Italian Pop Boxing Glove Chaise Lounge Right in Leather by De Sede

DS-2878 Italian Pop Boxing Glove Chaise Lounge Right in Leather by De Sede

By Mathias Hoffmann, De Sede

Located in Brooklyn, NY

in the shape of a boxing glove, produced on a 7:1 scale. De Sede offers a re-edition from 1978, in

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

DS-2878 Italian Pop Boxing Glove Chaise Lounge Left in Leather by De Sede
DS-2878 Italian Pop Boxing Glove Chaise Lounge Left in Leather by De Sede

DS-2878 Italian Pop Boxing Glove Chaise Lounge Left in Leather by De Sede

By De Sede, Mathias Hoffmann

Located in Brooklyn, NY

in the shape of a boxing glove, produced on a 7:1 scale. De Sede offers a re-edition from 1978, in

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas

Materials

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Recent Sales

De Sede DS-2878 Boxing Glove Sofa Set
De Sede DS-2878 Boxing Glove Sofa Set

De Sede DS-2878 Boxing Glove Sofa Set

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H 33.86 in W 40.95 in D 66.93 in

De Sede DS-2878 Boxing Glove Sofa Set

By De Sede

Located in PEGO, Alicante

DS-2878 Boxing Set including the lounge chair and DS-2878/60 punching Bag by de Sede Design Team

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2010s Swiss Chaise Longues

Materials

Leather

DS-2878 Italian Pop Boxing Glove Chaise Lounge Right by De Sede
DS-2878 Italian Pop Boxing Glove Chaise Lounge Right by De Sede

DS-2878 Italian Pop Boxing Glove Chaise Lounge Right by De Sede

By De Sede

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Boxing glove lounge chair DS-2878/10 by De Sede. Details: Upholstery and assembly: Stable

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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Leather

DS-2878 Italian Pop Boxing Glove Chaise Longue Left by De Sede
DS-2878 Italian Pop Boxing Glove Chaise Longue Left by De Sede

DS-2878 Italian Pop Boxing Glove Chaise Longue Left by De Sede

By De Sede

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Boxing glove lounge chair DS-2878/09 by De Sede. Details: Upholstery and assembly: Stabile

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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Leather

Ueli Berger De Sede Boxing Glove
Ueli Berger De Sede Boxing Glove

Ueli Berger De Sede Boxing Glove

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H 35.44 in W 33.86 in D 45.28 in

Ueli Berger De Sede Boxing Glove

By De Sede, Ueli Berger

Located in Brussels, BE

The iconic boxing glove designed by Ueli Berge for the De Sede was created in the early 1970s. The

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Chairs

Materials

Leather

De Sede Boxing Shoe Midcentury Leather Pouf, Ottoman, 1970s, Switzerland
De Sede Boxing Shoe Midcentury Leather Pouf, Ottoman, 1970s, Switzerland

De Sede Boxing Shoe Midcentury Leather Pouf, Ottoman, 1970s, Switzerland

By Susi & Ueli Berger, De Sede

Located in Biebergemund, Hessen

Very decorative handmade De Sede bean bag designed by Ueli & Susi Berger from 1970s. The pouf is

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Leather

Boxing Glove Sectional Sofa, DS-2878 by De Sede, Switzerland
Boxing Glove Sectional Sofa, DS-2878 by De Sede, Switzerland

Boxing Glove Sectional Sofa, DS-2878 by De Sede, Switzerland

By De Sede

Located in Antwerp, BE

Leather sectional sofa or pair of lounge chairs, DS-2878, De Sede, Switzerland. DS-2878 De Sede

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Late 20th Century Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather

Leather boxing glove lounge chair by De Sede
Leather boxing glove lounge chair by De Sede

Leather boxing glove lounge chair by De Sede

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H 34.65 in W 44.1 in L 34.65 in

Leather boxing glove lounge chair by De Sede

By De Sede

Located in Antwerp, BE

De Sede, DS 2878 chaise longue boxing glove, circa 1970-1975. This large chaise lounge boxing glove

Category

Late 20th Century European Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Foam

Lounge Chair by De Sede Model Boxing Glove Lounge Chair DS2878
Lounge Chair by De Sede Model Boxing Glove Lounge Chair DS2878

Lounge Chair by De Sede Model Boxing Glove Lounge Chair DS2878

By De Sede

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

, as an Sculpture as Well. Armchair by De Sede Model Boxing glove lounge chair DS2878 The stamp De

Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede vintage model DS-2878 boxing glove chaise longue designed in 1978.
De Sede vintage model DS-2878 boxing glove chaise longue designed in 1978.

De Sede vintage model DS-2878 boxing glove chaise longue designed in 1978.

By De Sede

Located in Skokie, IL

De Sede vintage model DS-2878 boxing glove chaise longue designed in 1978. The chair features soft

Category

20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

1970s "Boxing Glove" Pouf by Ueli & Susi Berger for De Sede 1970s "Boxing Glove
1970s "Boxing Glove" Pouf by Ueli & Susi Berger for De Sede 1970s "Boxing Glove

1970s "Boxing Glove" Pouf by Ueli & Susi Berger for De Sede 1970s "Boxing Glove

By Susi & Ueli Berger

Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR

The boxing glove pouf, designed by Ueli Berger for De Sede in 1978, is a striking example of the

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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

De Sede Boxing Glove, Lounge Chair DS-2878, Swiss Design, 1978
De Sede Boxing Glove, Lounge Chair DS-2878, Swiss Design, 1978

De Sede Boxing Glove, Lounge Chair DS-2878, Swiss Design, 1978

By De Sede

Located in Antwerp, BE

; DS-2878 De Sede boxing glove is an original lounge chair from the year 1978 and brings the popular

Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Post-Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather

Iconic Boxing Glove Lounge Chair by De Sede
Iconic Boxing Glove Lounge Chair by De Sede

Iconic Boxing Glove Lounge Chair by De Sede

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H 35.44 in W 66.93 in D 43.31 in

Iconic Boxing Glove Lounge Chair by De Sede

By De Sede

Located in Waalwijk, NL

De Sede, boxing lounge chair, leather, Switzerland, circa 1975. This large chaise longue boxing

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

De Sede Style Boxing Glove Chaise Lounge Chair
De Sede Style Boxing Glove Chaise Lounge Chair

De Sede Style Boxing Glove Chaise Lounge Chair

By De Sede

Located in Philadelphia, PA

In bright red and off-white leather, this chaise lounge is in very good vintage and original condition. A sturdy and well-made piece, it is both comfortable and packs a visual punch.

Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Leather

Susi & Ueli Berger Boxing Glove Chair by De Sede, Leather, Switzerland, 1970s
Susi & Ueli Berger Boxing Glove Chair by De Sede, Leather, Switzerland, 1970s

Susi & Ueli Berger Boxing Glove Chair by De Sede, Leather, Switzerland, 1970s

By De Sede, Susi & Ueli Berger

Located in Vienna, AT

Swiss furniture manufacturer de Sede and is no longer in production, making it a rare find on today’s

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather

De Sede Model DS-2878 Boxing Glove Sofas, Switzerland, 1978
De Sede Model DS-2878 Boxing Glove Sofas, Switzerland, 1978

De Sede Model DS-2878 Boxing Glove Sofas, Switzerland, 1978

By De Sede

Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury

De Sede Model DS-2878 boxing glove sofas, Switzerland, 1978 Magnificent pair of de Sede Model DS

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Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Boxing Glove Seat by Ueli Berger for De Sede, Switzerland, 1970s
Boxing Glove Seat by Ueli Berger for De Sede, Switzerland, 1970s

Boxing Glove Seat by Ueli Berger for De Sede, Switzerland, 1970s

By Ueli Berger, De Sede

Located in Berlin, DE

for De Sede from Switzerland. All seams are intact, the filling is plump and the leather is soft and

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric

De Sede Model DS-2878 Boxing Glove Armchairs, Switzerland, 1978
De Sede Model DS-2878 Boxing Glove Armchairs, Switzerland, 1978

De Sede Model DS-2878 Boxing Glove Armchairs, Switzerland, 1978

By De Sede

Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury

De Sede Model DS-2878 boxing glove armchairs, Switzerland 1978 Fabulous original pair of vintage

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Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

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De Sede Boxing For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic de sede boxing available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of animal skin, leather and foam, every de sede boxing was constructed with great care. Find 9 options for an antique or vintage de sede boxing now, or shop our selection of 3 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer de sede boxing, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A de sede boxing is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Modern and Mid-Century Modern styles are sought with frequency.

How Much is a De Sede Boxing?

Prices for a de sede boxing can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $3,573 and can go as high as $43,215, while the average can fetch as much as $16,631.

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.

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