1970s Sofa, de Sede DS-12, Vintage
By De Sede
Located in Neuss, NW
Classic sofa from the 1970s. Model DS-12 by de Sede with the striking original cover made of cognac-colored buffalo leather with a beautiful patina and coarse stitching.
Leather
Modular De Sede Sofa DS-12 in Cognac Leather, 70s
By De Sede
Located in Halle, DE
Modular De Sede sofa from the 70s. Model DS-12, Switzerland.
Leather
De Sede DS12 lounge set, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in GENDT, NL
Mid century lounge set by De Sede, model DS-12, Switzerland 1970s. 3 Elements covered with 5mm thick brown neck / buffalo leather.
Leather
Vintage De Sede DS-12 Sofa From Switzerland, Circa 1970
Located in Nashville, TN
Vintage De Sede DS-12 Sofa From Switzerland, Circa 1970.
Leather
Sofa, de Sede DS-12
By De Sede
Located in Neuss, NW
Classic sofa from the 1970s. Model DS-12 by de Sede with the striking original cover made of cognac-colored buffalo leather with a beautiful patina and coarse stitching.
Leather
Sold
H 25.99 in W 36.62 in L 25.99 in
Midcentury Saddle-Stitched Leather Seating Group Ds-12 by De Sede, Switzerland
By De Sede
Located in Almelo, NL
We are delighted to bring to you an original and extremely desirable De Sede DS 12 rare Saddle-Stitched Leather seating group consisting of three-seat, two-seat and easy chair model ...
Leather
De Sede Seating Group Ds-12 by De Sede in Switzerland
By De Sede
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare seating group consisting of three-seat, two-seat and easy chair model DS-12 designed by designteam at De Sede. Produced by De Sede in Switzerland.
Leather
De Sede Easy Chair Model DS-12 by De Sede in Switzerland
By De Sede
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare easy chair model DS-12 designed by designteam at De Sede. Produced by De Sede in Switzerland.
Leather
Vintage Leather DS 12 Sofa by De Sede
By De Sede
Located in London, GB
An amazing vintage leather DS 12 sofa by De Sede, made in Switzerland and dating from around the 1960’s.
Leather
De Sede Two-Seat Sofa Model Ds-12 by De Sede in Switzerland
By De Sede
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare two-seat sofa model DS-12 designed by designteam at De Sede. Produced by De Sede in Switzerland.
Leather
De Sede Three-Seat Sofa Model DS-12 by De Sede in Switzerland
By De Sede
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare three-seat sofa model DS-12 designed by designteam at De Sede. Produced by De Sede in Switzerland.
Leather
Pair of Vintage Leather DS 12 Armchairs by De Sede
By De Sede
Located in London, GB
A superb pair of vintage leather DS 12 armchairs by De Sede, made in Switzerland and dating from around the 1960’s.
Leather
Sold
H 26.78 in W 113.39 in D 31.5 in
Vintage DS-12 Four-Seat Brown Leather Sofa by De Sede, Switzerland, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in The Hague, NL
Rare four-seat sofa model DS-12 designed by design team at De Sede. Produced by De Sede in Switzerland in 1970s.
Leather
Sold
H 29.14 in W 118.12 in D 39.38 in
De Sede Sofa DS 600 Snake Ueli Berger & Riva 1972 Brown Leather 12 Elements
By De Sede, Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger
Located in Munster, NRW
De Sede DS 600. Design by Ueli bergere, Eleonore Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, Klaus Vogt, 1972.
Leather, Felt
DS-12 Leather Lounge Chair by De Sede, Switzerland, 1970s
Located in DE KWAKEL, NL
A beautifully aged DS-12 lounge chair produced by De Sede in Switzerland during the 1970s.
Leather
Sold
H 27.56 in W 169.3 in D 33.47 in
Iconic DS-12 Modular Leather Sofa by De Sede, Switzerland, 1970s
Located in DE KWAKEL, NL
An iconic DS-12 modular leather sofa produced by De Sede in Switzerland during the 1970s.
Leather
Rare De Sede DS12 Model 1970s Brown Tan Leather and Suede 3 Seater Sofa
By De Sede
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
A superb quality sofa by De Sede, this 1970s DS 12 model features a highly desirable two tone configuration with thick heavy leather to the seat and contrasting soft suede to the fra...
Leather, Suede
Sold
H 31.5 in W 118.12 in D 39.38 in
Endless Sofa DS 600 by De Sede with 12 Sections, all in Havane Leather
By Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger
Located in Paris, FR
DS 600 "non-stop" sofa designed by Ueli bergere, Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva and Hans Ulrich for Swiss manufacturer De Sede.
Sold
H 27.5 in W 37 in D 33 in
Pair of De Sede DS-12 Buffalo Leather Lounge Chairs, Switzerland, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Round Rock, TX
Pair of de Sede ‘DS-12’ Armchairs in Brown Buffalo Leather, c. 1970s Switzerland.
Leather
Sold
H 26.78 in W 86.62 in D 32.29 in
Olive Colored Leather 3-Seater Sofa, Model Ds-12 by De Sede, 1970s Switzerland
By De Sede
Located in Deventer, NL
Original and rare 3-seater buffalo leather sofa DS-12 produced by De Sede Switzerland, 1970s. The 3-person vintage sofa consists of three separate elements and is covered with thick ...
Leather
Vintage 1970s Modular De Sede DS 12 Black Leather Modular Sofa
By De Sede
Located in Porto, PT
DS 12 three-seat modular sofa in black buffalo leather from the 1970s by De Sede, Switzerland.
Leather
Sold
H 26.78 in W 86.62 in D 33.47 in
Vintage 1970s Modular De Sede DS 12 Brown Leather Sofa Set & Chair Seating Group
By De Sede
Located in Hamminkeln, DE
A rare and beautiful set, manufactured in the 1970s by De Sede Switzerland, Mod. DS 12 a three-seat and a matching two seat sofa with a matching chair, a fantastic condition, beautif...
Leather, Wood
Sold
H 28.75 in W 133.86 in D 39.38 in
Beautiful 1970s Dark-Brown De Sede DS 600 Lounge Leather Sofa Ueli Berger
By Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger, De Sede
Located in Hamminkeln, DE
Beautiful De Sede DS 600 Sofa, 14 parts, 12 center pieces and 2 armrests.
Felt, Leather
Pillow Chair by Ash - Mint Velvet
By ASH NYC
Located in New York, NY
The Ash Pillow Chair, everyone’s favorite companion reimagined in a new textile in four luscious colorways. A comfortable, custom-woven, fully upholstered velvet throne dreamed in an...
Velvet
Rosso Wall Mirror
By Specchi Veneziani
Located in Milan, IT
Crafted in the finest Murano tradition, this exquisite Venetian mirror is a true work of art. Assembled with crystal and gold elements, and adorned with red glass flowers, each piece...
Glass
$6,637 / set
H 24.01 in W 18.12 in D 14.18 in
Pair of Park Night Stands in Noir Oxblood Lacquer by Yaniv Chen for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The Park nightstand is the epitome of exquisite craftsmanship, featuring meticulously proportioned dimensions and exceptional detailing that make it an ideal bedside companion. Our f...
Lacquer
$9,114 / item
H 21.66 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Pair Various Positions Nightstand in Walnut and Oak by Master Studio for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Inspired by his fascination with the aesthetic allure of interiors depicted in films and literature, Yaniv Chen endeavors to capture the essence of captivating spaces. Reflecting upo...
Oak, Walnut
$19,800 / set
H 31.89 in W 21.45 in D 21.26 in
Frank Lloyd Wright "Barrel" Chairs for Cassina, Black Leather, 1937, Set of 6
By Frank Lloyd Wright, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Frank Lloyd Wright "Barrel" chairs for Cassina, black leather and wood, Italy, 1937, set of six. A timeless design informed by exceptional constructive complexity, the iconic "Barr...
Leather, Wood
$1,550 / item
H 18 in W 12 in D 12 in
Stacked Bone and Brass Powder-Coated Table Lamp with Peekaboo Silver Leaf Shade
By Arvo Ray, Seth Premo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Junius lamp makes a bold statement with its geometric stacked elements that appear almost to float above one another. The lamp is constructed with a powder-coated steel shade and...
Brass, Silver Leaf, Steel
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
Capiz Shell Table Lamp, Model Cornelia
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cornelia Table Lamp is a lamp that is made from capiz shells which gives the material an irregular structure. This makes each lamp unique, something that adds to its character and pe...
Brass
The Albert, Custom Made Belgian Linen Armchair
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium. Has been used by many influent...
Linen
$6,076
H 28.35 in W 70.08 in D 38.59 in
Le Bambole sofa in velvet By Mario Bellini For B&B Italia, 1970s
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Beautiful Le Bambole sofa in coral/pink coloured velvet designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia in the 1970s. This beautiful edition is reupholstered in a high quality cotton velve...
Velvet
$1,752Sale Price|50% Off
H 27.56 in W 38.98 in D 37.8 in
De Sede Brown Buffalo Leather Armchair, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Rochester, England
Founded in 1965, the De Sede furniture company has since become best known for their quality leather designs and iconic sofa and armchairs. Fully upholstered in soft brown buffalo l...
Leather
Tito Agnoli for Cinova Daybed Sofa in Red Upholstery
By Tito Agnoli
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Tito Agnoli for Cinova, sofa or daybed model 711, red leatherette, steel, laminated wood, Italy, 1968. Cubic sofa that can be transformed into a daybed by Italian designer Tito Agno...
Steel
De Sede Large Daybed or Lounge Set in Patinated Brown Leather
By De Sede
Located in Waalwijk, NL
De Sede, daybed, leather, Switzerland, 1970s This De Sede daybed/lounge set includes two parts: a lounge seat and an additional ottoman-style section, allowing for versatile configu...
Leather
$4,360
H 31.5 in W 94.49 in D 34.65 in
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 three-seater sofa. This De Sede sofa ensures ultimate comfort and building quality w...
Leather
Milo Baughman Tuxedo Sofa for Thayer Coggin c. 1970s
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Saint Louis, MO
A chocolate brown 1970s sofa designed by one of the most iconic Mid Century Modern Designers Milo Baughman and made by Thayer Coggin. Modern. Confident. Elegant. The sofa floats atop...
Upholstery, Wood
$22,000 / set
H 25 in W 25 in D 33 in
De Sede DS11 Patchwork Leather Sectional in Caramel, Circa 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
One of the most comfortable sofas ever made. This De Sede 'DS-11' sectional sofa features five pieces including two corner pieces. Switzerland, 1970s. It's beyond comfortable. The ...
Leather
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.
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.