De Sede Ds 125 Sofa
De Sede DS-125 two-seat sofa by Gerd Lange
By De Sede, Gerd Lange
Located in Langemark-Poelkapelle, BE
Two-seat sofa from the iconic DS-125 collection, designed by German architect Gerd Lange for De
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Vintage Leather De Sede Sofa Model Ds 125, Switzerland, circa 1970
Located in Nashville, TN
Vintage Leather De Sede Sofa Model DS 125, Switzerland, circa 1970. Original grey leather with nice
Category
Vintage 1970s European Sofas
Materials
Leather
Ubald Klug for De Sede Pair of 'Terrazza' sofa in Green Leather
Located in Padova, IT
A pair of DS-125 Terrazza sofa in green leather designed by Ubald Klug for De Sede in the seventies
Category
1990s Swiss Sofas
Materials
Leather
$33,574 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 70 in W 91 in D 156 in
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Vintage De Sede DS 125 Sofa Designed by Gerd Lange, Switzerland, 1978
By De Sede
Located in Fen Drayton, Cambridgeshire
We are delighted to bring to you an ultra rare vintage De Sede DS 125 sofa by Gerd Lange in 1978
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 29.53 in W 55.12 in D 31.5 in
Vintage De Sede DS 125 Sofas Designed by Gerd Lange, Switzerland, 1978
By De Sede
Located in Fen Drayton, Cambridgeshire
We are delighted to bring to you an ultra rare pair of vintage De Sede DS 125 sofas designed by
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 28.75 in W 67.72 in D 31.5 in
Vintage De Sede 'DS 125' Sofa Designed by Gerd Lange, Switzerland, 1978
By De Sede
Located in Fen Drayton, Cambridgeshire
delighted to bring to you an ultra rare vintage De Sede DS 125 sofa designed by Gerd Lange in 1978. These
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 28.75 in W 67.72 in D 31.5 in
Vintage De Sede DS 125 Sofa Designed by Gerd Lange, Switzerland 1978
By De Sede
Located in Fen Drayton, Cambridgeshire
We are delighted to bring to you an ultra rare vintage De Sede DS 125 sofa by Gerd Lange in 1978
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
Vintage De Sede DS 125 Sofa and Armchair Design by Gerd Lange, Switzerland, 1978
By Gerd Lange, De Sede
Located in Fen Drayton, Cambridgeshire
We are delighted to bring to you an ultra rare vintage De Sede DS 125 sofa and armchair designed by
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 28.75 in W 67.72 in D 31.5 in
Gerd Lange Model DS 125 Sofa De Sede Switzerland 1978
By De Sede, Gerd Lange
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Stunning and rare sofa model DS 125 designed by Gerd Lange for De Sede, Switzerland 1978. This
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Vintage De Sede Sofa Model Ds 125, Switzerland, 1970s
Located in Nashville, TN
Vintage De Sede Sofa Model DS 125, Switzerland 1970s. Original black leather upholstery with great
Category
Vintage 1970s European Sofas
Materials
Leather
Vintage Leather Three Seater De Sede Sofa Model DS 125, Switzerland, circa 1970
Located in Nashville, TN
Vintage Leather Three Seater De Sede Sofa Model DS 125, Switzerland, circa 1970. Original grey
Category
Vintage 1970s European Sofas
Materials
Leather
H 29.5 in W 69 in D 33 in
Ubald Klug, Sofa Terrazza De Sede edition, 1970
By Ubald Klug
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of DS-125 Terrazza sofas in dark brown leather, designed by Ubald Klug for De Sede in the
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Ubald Klug for De Sede Pair of 'Terrazza' Landscapes in Brown Leather
Located in Padova, IT
A pair of DS-125 Terrazza sofa in dark brown leather designed by Ubald Klug for De Sede in the
Category
1990s Sofas
Materials
Leather
De Sede Ds-125 Sofa and Lounge Chair by Gerd Lange, 1980s
By De Sede
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Rare three seat sofa and lounge chair by De Sede, designed by Gerd Lange in the 80s. De Sede is
Category
Vintage 1970s Sofas
Materials
Leather
Stunning patinated DS 125 leather sofa by Gerd Lange for De Sede Swiss
By De Sede
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Stylish DS-125 sofa in his original thick brown buffalo leather! What a patina!
Designed by Gerd
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
H 28.35 in W 68.9 in D 31.5 in
Set of DS 125 sofas designed by Gerd Lange for Desede, 1970s
By De Sede, Gerd Lange
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
For sale is this amazing pair of sofas designed by Gerd Lange in 1978 for deSede.
deSede offers
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Vintage De Sede DS 125 Sofa designed by Gerd Lange, Switzerland 1978
By De Sede
Located in Fen Drayton, Cambridgeshire
to you an ultra rare vintage De Sede DS 125 sofa by Gerd Lange in 1978. These sculptural pieces are
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
Vintage Swiss De Sede DS 125 Sofa by Gerd Lange, 1978
By De Sede
Located in Fen Drayton, Cambridgeshire
vintage De Sede DS 125 sofa by Gerd Lange in 1978. These sculptural pieces are upholstered in 3mm-5mm
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Materials
Leather
Vintage De Sede 'DS 125' Sofa and Armchair by Gerd Lange, Switzerland 1978
By De Sede, Gerd Lange
Located in Fen Drayton, Cambridgeshire
delighted to bring to you an ultra rare vintage De Sede DS 125 sofa and armchair designed by Gerd Lange in
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 28.75 in W 67.72 in D 31.5 in
Vintage De Sede DS 125 Sofa and Armchair Design by Gerd Lange, Switzerland 1978
By De Sede, Gerd Lange
Located in Fen Drayton, Cambridgeshire
delighted to bring to you an ultra rare vintage De Sede DS 125 sofa and armchair designed by Gerd Lange in
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 28.75 in W 67.72 in D 31.5 in
Vintage Swiss De Sede 'DS 125' Sofa and Armchair Designed by Gerd Lange, 1978
By De Sede, Gerd Lange
Located in Fen Drayton, Cambridgeshire
delighted to bring to you an ultra rare vintage De Sede DS 125 sofa and armchair designed by Gerd Lange in
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 28.75 in W 55.12 in D 31.5 in
Vintage Swiss De Sede 'DS 125' Sofa and Armchair Designed by Gerd Lange, 1978
By De Sede, Gerd Lange
Located in Fen Drayton, Cambridgeshire
Cambridge Chair Company brings to you an ultra rare vintage De Sede DS 125 sofa and armchair designed by
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Leather
H 28.75 in W 67.72 in D 31.5 in
Vintage Swiss de Sede 'DS 125' Sofa and Armchair Designed by Gerd Lange, 1978
By De Sede, Gerd Lange
Located in Fen Drayton, Cambridgeshire
vintage De Sede DS 125 sofa and armchair designed by Gerd Lange in 1978. These sculptural pieces are
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Leather
H 28.75 in W 67.72 in D 31.5 in
de Sede DS 125 sofa and chair Gerd Lange 1970's
Located in LA Arnhem, NL
Chair and a sofa of Gerd Lange for De Sede Swiss.
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Living Room Sets
Exclusive De Sede Ds 125 Sofa & Lounge Chair Set by Gerd Lange 1978 Black
By Gerd Lange, De Sede
Located in Hamminkeln, DE
Beautiful and rare De Sede Set, Mod. DS 125.
Design: Gerd Lange for De Sede Switzerland 1978.
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Leather
H 28.75 in W 68.9 in D 32.29 in
Vintage de Sede 'DS 125' Leather Sofa Designed by Gerd Lange, Switzerland 1978
By De Sede
Located in Fen Drayton, Cambridgeshire
delighted to bring to you an ultra rare vintage De Sede DS 125 sofa designed by Gerd Lange in 1978. These
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 28.75 in W 67.72 in D 31.5 in
Vintage De Sede 'DS 125' Suite Designed by Gerd Lange, Switzerland 1978
By De Sede
Located in Fen Drayton, Cambridgeshire
delighted to bring to you an ultra rare pair of vintage De Sede DS 125 sofas and a matching armchair
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 28.75 in W 67.72 in D 31.5 in
De Sede Ds 70 Leather Sofa Beige Three-Seat Couch
By De Sede
Located in Cologne, DE
We present to you a De Sede ds 70 leather sofa beige three-seat couch.
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Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
De Sede DS 17 Leather Sofa Black Two-Seater Couch
By De Sede
Located in Cologne, DE
We present to you a De Sede DS 17 leather sofa black two-seater couch.
Product measurements
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
De Sede Ds 17 Leather Sofa Brown Two-Seater Dark Brown
By De Sede
Located in Cologne, DE
We present to you a de Sede ds 17 leather sofa brown two-seater dark brown.
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Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
De Sede Gerd Lange couch Swiss DS 125 desede
By Gerd Lange
Located in LA Arnhem, NL
This couch has been designed by Gerd Lange for Swiss DeSede. The special folding technic makes it
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas
DS 125 Sofa by Gerd Lange for De Sede
By Gerd Lange
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This couch has been designed by Gerd Lange for Swiss DeSede. The special folding technic makes it
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
De Sede DS 17 Leather Sofa Set Black 1x Two-Seater 2x Armchair 1x Stool
By De Sede
Located in Cologne, DE
We present to you a de Sede DS 17 leather sofa set black 1x two-seater 2x armchair 1x stool
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
H 31.11 in W 78.35 in D 33.86 in
Exclusive De Sede Ds 125 Leather Sofa Set by Gerd Lange, 1978 Dark-Brown
By De Sede, Gerd Lange
Located in Hamminkeln, DE
Beautiful and rare De Sede Set, Mod. DS 125.
Design: Gerd Lange for De Sede, Switzerland, 1978
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Leather
H 28.75 in W 68.9 in D 32.29 in
Vintage De Sede 'DS 125' Armchair Designed by Gerd Lange, Switzerland, 1978
By Gerd Lange
Located in Fen Drayton, Cambridgeshire
vintage De Sede DS 125 armchair by Gerd Lange in 1978. These sculptural pieces are upholstered in 3mm-5mm
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
H 28.75 in W 33.47 in D 31.5 in
Vintage De Sede 'DS 125' Sofa Designed by Gerd Lange, Switzerland 1978
By De Sede
Located in Fen Drayton, Cambridgeshire
delighted to bring to you an ultra rare vintage De Sede DS 125 sofa designed by Gerd Lange in 1978. These
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 28.75 in W 67.72 in D 31.5 in
Vintage De Sede DS 125 Sofas Designed by Gerd Lange, Switzerland, 1978
By De Sede
Located in Fen Drayton, Cambridgeshire
delighted to bring to you an ultra rare pair of vintage De Sede DS 125 sofas designed by Gerd Lange in 1978
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 28.75 in W 67.72 in D 31.5 in
Vintage Swiss De Sede 'DS 125' Sofas Designed by Gerd Lange, 1978
By De Sede
Located in Fen Drayton, Cambridgeshire
Cambridge Chair Company brings to you an ultra rare pair of vintage De Sede DS 125 sofas designed by Gerd
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
Vintage Swiss De Sede DS 125 Sofa Designed by Gerd Lange, 1978
By De Sede
Located in Fen Drayton, Cambridgeshire
delighted to bring to you an ultra rare vintage De Sede DS 125 sofa by Gerd Lange in 1978. These sculptural
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
Vintage Swiss De Sede 'DS 125' Sofa Designed by Gerd Lange, 1978
By De Sede
Located in Fen Drayton, Cambridgeshire
Cambridge Chair Company brings to you an ultra rare vintage De Sede DS 125 sofa designed by Gerd Lange in
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
Vintage Swiss De Sede DS 125 Sofa by Gerd Lange, 1978
By De Sede
Located in Fen Drayton, Cambridgeshire
De Sede DS 125 sofa by Gerd Lange in 1978. These sculptural pieces are upholstered in 3mm-5mm thick
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Vintage De Sede 'DS 125' Sofa / Armchair Design by Gerd Lange, Switzerland 1978
By Gerd Lange, De Sede
Located in Fen Drayton, Cambridgeshire
delighted to bring to you an ultra rare vintage De Sede DS 125 sofa and armchair designed by Gerd Lange in
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 28.75 in W 55.12 in D 31.5 in
Vintage De Sede 'DS 125' Armchair Designed by Gerd Lange, Switzerland 1978
By De Sede
Located in Fen Drayton, Cambridgeshire
vintage De Sede DS 125 armchair by Gerd Lange in 1978. These sculptural pieces are upholstered in 3mm-5mm
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 28.75 in W 37.41 in D 31.5 in
Vintage Swiss De Sede 'DS 125' Armchair Designed by Gerd Lange, 1978
By De Sede
Located in Fen Drayton, Cambridgeshire
rare vintage De Sede DS 125 armchair by Gerd Lange in 1978. These sculptural pieces are upholstered in
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Vintage De Sede 'DS 125' Armchairs Designed by Gerd Lange, Switzerland, 1978
By Gerd Lange
Located in Fen Drayton, Cambridgeshire
of vintage De Sede DS 125 armchair by Gerd Lange in 1978. Hand built by de Sede craftsman in
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
H 28.75 in W 33.47 in D 31.5 in
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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the de sede ds 125 sofa you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A de sede ds 125 sofa — often made from animal skin, leather and wood — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a de sede ds 125 sofa — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A de sede ds 125 sofa, designed in the Mid-Century Modern or Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture.
How Much is a De Sede Ds 125 Sofa?
A de sede ds 125 sofa can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $11,500, while the lowest priced sells for $6,141 and the highest can go for as much as $28,580.
Finding the Right Sofas for You
Black leather, silk velvet cushions, breathable bouclé fabric — when shopping for antique or vintage sofas, today’s couch connoisseurs have much to choose from in terms of style and shape. But it wasn’t always thus.
The sofa is typically defined as a long upholstered seat that features a back and arms and is intended for two or more people. While the term “couch” comes from the Old French couche, meaning to lie down, and sofa has Eastern origins, both are forms of divan, a Turkish word that means an elongated cushioned seat. Bench-like seating in Ancient Greece, which was padded with soft blankets, was called klinai. No matter how you spell it, sofa just means comfort, at least it does today.
In the early days of sofa design, upholstery consisted of horsehair or dried moss. Sofas that originated in countries such as France during the 17th century were more integral to decor than they were to comfort. Like most Baroque furnishings from the region, they frequently comprised heavy, gilded mahogany frames and were upholstered in floral Beauvais tapestry. Today, options abound when it comes to style and material, with authentic leather offerings and classy steel settees. Plush, velvet chesterfields represent the platonic ideal of coziness.
Vladimir Kagan’s iconic sofa designs, such as the Crescent and the Serpentine — which, like the sectional sofas of the 1960s created by furniture makers such as Harvey Probber, are quite popular among mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts — showcase the spectrum of style available to modern consumers. Those looking to make a statement can turn to Studio 65’s lip-shaped Bocca sofa, which was inspired by the work of Salvador Dalí. Elsewhere, the furniture of the 1970s evokes an era when experimentation ruled, or at least provided a reason to break the rules. Just about every area of society felt a sudden urge to be wayward, to push boundaries — and buttons. Vintage leather sofas of that decade are characterized by a rare blending of the showy and organic.
With so many options, it’s important to explore and find the perfect furniture for your space. Paying attention to the lines of the cushions as well as the flow from the backrest into the arms is crucial to identifying a cohesive new piece for your home or office.
Fortunately, with styles from every era — and even round sofas — there’s a luxurious piece for every space. Deck out your living room with an Art Deco lounge or go retro with a nostalgic '80s design. No matter your sitting vision, the right piece is waiting for you in the expansive collection of unique sofas on 1stDibs.