$5,600Sale Price|20% Off
H 27.56 in W 74.81 in D 41.34 in
Large Expandable 3-Seater De Sede DS-44 Sofa in Tobacco Brown Buffalo Leather
By De Sede
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Mid-Century Modern plush made in Switzerland. The De Sede DS-44 buffalo "Neck" leather is extremely
Leather
De Sede DS-44 Buffalo Leather Lounge Chair, Switzerland, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Iconic leather lounge chair DS-44 by De Sede, Switzerland, 1970, handcrafted from thick buffalo
Leather
De Sede DS-44 Buffalo Leather 3-Seater Sofa, Switzerland, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Iconic three seat leather sofa DS-44 by De Sede, Switzerland, 1970, handcrafted from thick buffalo
Leather
De sede ds 44 three seat extendable sofa in buffalo leather
By De Sede
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Switzerland Designer: Unknown Manufacturer: De Sede Era: 1970s Materials: Buffalo Leather
Leather
$3,309
H 31.5 in W 55.91 in D 34.26 in
De Sede DS-44 two seat sofa in Tan Buffalo leather – Switzerland, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Introducing the De Sede DS44 Sofa in Buffalo leather – Where Luxury Meets Comfort The seat of this
Leather
$6,793 / set
H 28.75 in W 34.26 in D 34.65 in
CIR 1960's DE SEDE DS-44 RECLINING BROWN BUFFALO NECK LEATHER ARMCHAIR & OTTOMAN
By De Sede
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
items A truly iconic and super comfortable armchair made by the style gurus and De Sede. The DS-44 has
Leather
De Sede DS 47 Neck Leather Ottoman Pouf
By De Sede
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Vintage De Sede DS 44 neck leather ottoman pouf This DS-44 was manufactured in Switzerland by De
Leather, Upholstery, Wood, Beech
DS 44 Two Seater Sofa in Buffalo Leather by De Sede
By De Sede
Located in New York, NY
. The De Sede DS-44 buffalo "Neck" leather is extremely thick (up to 5mm or 3/16in) and yet is super
Leather
$20,453 / set
H 27.96 in W 54.53 in D 34.65 in
DE SEDE DS44 RECLINiNG BROWN BUFFALO NECK LEATHER PAIR OF ARMCHAIRS & SOFA SUITE
By De Sede
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
De Sede. The DS-44 has been a staple of many a designer interiors, its clean lines, oversized hand
Leather
Unavailable
H 27.17 in W 34.65 in D 33.08 in
Vintage De Sede DS 44 Leather Armchair, Switzerland 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Fen Drayton, Cambridgeshire
We are delighted to bring to you a vintage 1970s De Sede DS 44 armchair in thick buffalo leather
Leather
Unavailable
H 27.17 in W 34.65 in D 33.08 in
Vintage De Sede DS 44 Leather Armchair, Switzerland, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Fen Drayton, Cambridgeshire
We are delighted to bring to you a vintage 1970s De Sede DS 44 armchair in thick buffalo leather
Leather
De Sede DS 44 3-Seat Sofa in Buffalo Leather, 1970s
Located in Berlin, DE
De Sede DS 44 3-seat sofa in buffalo leather, with an extendable seat, very nice patina and in very
Leather
Unavailable
H 27.5 in W 54 in D 33 in
De Sede DS 44 2-Seat Sofa in Buffalo Leather, Switzerland, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Leather block style sofa with beautiful patina and vertical stitching, produced by De Sede - model
Leather
Unavailable
H 27.5 in W 73.5 in D 33.5 in
1970s De Sede Leather 3-Seat Sofa 'Model DS 44' from Switzerland
By De Sede
Located in North Hollywood, CA
3-seat De Sede 'DS 44' sofa in original brown buffalo leather, extends to a larger seating depth
Leather
1970s Vintage De Sede DS 44 Three-Seat Sofa in Buffalo Leather
Located in Nashville, TN
1970s vintage De Sede DS 44 three-seat sofa in buffalo leather. Extendable seats with amazing
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H 27.17 in W 53.94 in D 33.08 in
Divano De Sede DS-44 in Pelle di Bufalo Marrone – Svizzera Anni ’70
By De Sede
Located in Torino, IT
Il divano De Sede DS-44, prodotto in Svizzera negli anni Settanta, è un’icona del design europeo
Animal Skin
De Sede DS-44 One Seat Leather Chair
By De Sede
Located in San Angelo, TX
The DS 44 high quality buffalo leather block style chair features a patina chocolate brown buffalo
Leather
De Sede DS 44 Two Seat Sofa or Loveseat
By De Sede
Located in San Angelo, TX
The DS 44 2 seat comfort leather block style sofa is designed and produced by De Sede in
Leather
De Sede DS 44 2 Seat Sofa and Chair Set
By De Sede
Located in San Angelo, TX
A fabulous De Sede 44 living room set including the DS 44 2 seat sofa and the DS 44 1 seat chair
Leather
De Sede DS 44 Sofa in Buffalo Leather, 1980s Switzerland
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DS 44 2 seat comfort sofa by De Sede in a substantial and supple chocolate brown buffalo leather
Leather
De Sede DS 44 Sofa in Buffalo Leather, 1980s Switzerland
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DS-44 two seater comfort sofa by De Sede in a substantial and supple chocolate brown buffalo
Leather
de Sede DS-44 Three Seater Leather Sofa
Located in Culver City, CA
Model DS-44 three-seat leather sofa, with original buffalo leather and solid wood frame
Leather, Wood
Pair of de Sede DS-44 Leather Club Chairs
Located in Culver City, CA
Model DS-44 club chair, with original buffalo leather and solid wood frame. Manufactured by de
Leather, Wood
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H 27 in W 34 in D 35 in
De Sede DS 44 Leather Armchair and Ottoman Set Luxury Swiss Designer Leather
By De Sede
Located in Rochester, NY
Stunning De Sede set with the most ingenious function: the leather seat pulls in and out, with a
Leather
Sold
H 27.96 in W 74.02 in L 27.96 in
1970s Vintage De Sede DS 44 Three-Seat Sofa Brown Dark Cognac Buffalo Leather
By De Sede
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
This sofa, which consists of a DS44 model, was produced by De Sede in the 1970s in Switzerland
Leather
Vintage De Sede Two-Seater DS-44
By De Sede
Located in San Antonio, TX
Vintage thick buffalo leather two-seater sofa made by De Sede DS-44 with adjustable seating, giving
Leather
Ds 44 De Sede Armchair
By De Sede
Located in London, Lambeth
Original vintage De Sede DS44 armchair 1970s hand built by De Sede craftsman in Switzerland these
Leather
1960s Swiss Leather Sofa Ds 44 By De Sede
By De Sede
Located in High Point, NC
1960s Swiss leather sofa model DS-44 by De Sede. This sculptural three-seat design exemplifies De
Leather
3-Seat Leather Sofa DS-44 from De Sede, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in The Hague, NL
This model DS-44 sofa was designed by the design team at De Sede and were produced by De Sede in
Leather
De Sede Leather Loveseat, Model DS-44, Switzerland, 1970's
By De Sede
Located in Austin, TX
Mid-Century Modern two-seater DS-44 loveseat by Swiss maker, De Sede, in thick channelled bull hide
Leather
De Sede Pair of Leather Sofas DS 44 from Switzerland
By De Sede
Located in Austin, TX
De Sede vintage pair of sofas from Switzerland, all original buffalo hide leather, in great
Leather
DS-44 De Sede 3-Seater Sofa, Switzerland, Circa 1970s
By De Sede
Located in San Antonio, TX
Beautiful De Sede leather 3-seater sofa DS-44 made of Buffalo leather is in great overall condition
Leather
Three-Seat DS 44 Sofa by De Sede Neck Leather Extendable Seat
By De Sede
Located in Telgte, DE
Three-seat DS 44 sofa by De Sede neck leather extendable seat Thick neck leather in gray / brown
Leather
Two-Seat Ds 44 Sofa by De Sede Neck Leather Extendable Seat
By De Sede
Located in Telgte, DE
Two-seat DS 44 sofa by De Sede neck leather extendable seat Thick neck leather in gray / brown. In
Leather
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H 28.35 in W 74.81 in D 35.44 in
De Sede Sofa and Easy Chair Model DS-44 by De Sede in Switzerland
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare sofa and easy chair model DS-44 in thick buffalo leather with nice patina. Produced by De Sede
Leather
Leather 3-Seater Sofa DS-44 by De Sede, 1970s Switzerland
Located in DE KWAKEL, NL
A striking example of Swiss craftsmanship, this DS-44 leather sofa by De Sede embodies both
Leather
Leather 2-Seater Sofa DS-44 by De Sede, 1970s Switzerland
Located in DE KWAKEL, NL
A striking example of Swiss craftsmanship, this DS-44 leather sofa by De Sede embodies both
Leather
De Sede Two Seat Sofa, Model DS 44, From Switzerland, Circa 1970
Located in Nashville, TN
De Sede Two Seat Sofa, Model DS 44, From Switzerland, Circa 1970. Upholstered in thick dark brown
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H 27.56 in W 55.12 in D 33.47 in
De Sede ds 44 Zweisitzer #2 Designersofa Echtledersofa couch Wk Wohnen
By De Sede
Located in Garching a. d. Alz, DE
De Sede ds 44 Echtleder Zweisitzer Sofa, vintage. Weiteres Exemplar vorhanden, falls Sie ein Set
Leather
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H 27.56 in W 55.12 in D 33.47 in
De Sede ds 44 Zweisitzer #3 Designersofa Echtledersofa couch Wk Wohnen
By De Sede
Located in Garching a. d. Alz, DE
De Sede ds 44 Zweisitzer 2x Vorhanden Maße: Länge: 140cm Tiefe: 85-100cm Höhe: 70cm
Leather
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H 27.5 in W 34 in D 54 in
Vintage De Sede DS-44 Buffalo Leather Adjustable Loveseat Sofa, circa 1970s
By De Sede
Located in San Antonio, TX
This vintage De Sede DS-44 buffalo leather adjustable love seat sofa is in overall good condition
Leather
Thick and Soft Buffalo Leather De Sede DS-44 Loveseat Sofa
By De Sede
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Deep love (seat)! Mid-Century Modern plush made in Switzerland. The De Sede DS-44 buffalo "Neck
Leather
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H 27.56 in W 74.81 in D 41.34 in
Large Expandable 3-Seater De Sede DS-44 Sofa in Chestnut Brown Buffalo Leather
By De Sede
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Mid-Century Modern plush made in Switzerland. The De Sede DS-44 buffalo "Neck" leather is extremely
Leather
Vintage Leather De Sede DS-44 Loveseat / Sofa
By De Sede
Located in San Antonio, TX
Made in Switzerland this stunning and incredibly comfortable mid-century De Sede sofa / love seat
Leather
1970s De Sede DS 44 Leather Sofas, a Pair
By De Sede
Located in High Point, NC
A 1970s leather loveseat by Swiss furniture manufacturers De Sede, known for their exquisite
Leather
De Sede DS 44 Sofa in Buffalo Leather, 1980s Switzerland
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DS 44 2 seat comfort sofa by De Sede in a substantial and supple chocolate brown buffalo leather
Leather
De Sede DS 44 Lounge Chairs with Ottoman
Located in Casteren, NL
Set of three lounge chairs and one ottoman made by De Sede. Beautiful thick buffalo neck leather
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H 27 in W 34 in D 35 in
De Sede DS 44 Leather Armchair and Ottoman Vintage MidCentury Chair and Ottoman
By De Sede
Located in Rochester, NY
Stunning De Sede set with the most ingenious function: the leather seat pulls in and out, with a
Leather
De Sede Easy Chair with Ottoman DS-44, Buffalo Leather
By De Sede
Located in Miami, FL
Easy chair with ottoman model DS-44 in thick buffalo leather with a nice patina. Produced by De
Leather
Vintage Leather Sofa, De Sede, Switzerland, Model DS 44, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Wrocław, Poland
De Sede – famous Swiss company producing high quality furniture since 1962, specializing in leather
Leather
De Sede Aged Buffalo Leather DS-44 Adjustable Loveseat Sofa, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This incredible channel-tufted adjustable DS-44 settee sofa by De Sede, the leading Swiss design
Leather
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H 27.56 in W 35.44 in D 33.47 in
De Sede Ds 44 Designer Anilin Leather Armchair Brown Chair Modern
By De Sede
Located in Cologne, DE
Brown colored original De Sede DS 44 designer Anilin leather armchair in a modern design, with a
Leather
de Sede DS 44 Anilin Leather Sofa Brown Two-Seat Couch Modern
By De Sede
Located in Cologne, DE
Brown colored original de Sede DS 44 Anilin leather sofa in a modern design, made for pure comfort.
Leather
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H 27.56 in W 74.81 in D 41.34 in
De Sede DS-44 Sofa in Patinated Cognac Buffalo Leather, Switzerland 1970
By De Sede
Located in Vienna, AT
De Sede DS-44 Sofa in Patinated Cognac Buffalo Leather, Switzerland 1970. Three seater sofa with
Leather, Wood
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H 27.17 in W 73.63 in D 33.47 in
De Sede DS 44 3-Seat Sofa in Cognac Brown Neck Leather, Switzerland, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Frankfurt / Dreieich, DE
De Sede DS 44 sofa in cognac brown neck leather, Switzerland, 1970s. Very good condition.
Leather
Vintage De Sede DS 44 Leather Armchair, Switzerland 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Fen Drayton, Cambridgeshire
delighted to bring to you a vintage 1970s De Sede DS 44 armchair in thick buffalo leather. This vintage
Leather
Vintage De Sede DS 44 Armchair with Ottoman, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Fen Drayton, Cambridgeshire
delighted to bring to you a vintage 1970s De Sede DS 44 armchair and matching ottoman in thick buffalo
Leather
De Sede DS-44 Club Chair
By De Sede
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Two beautiful DS-44 club chairs with extensible seat. Made by the Swiss top quality manufacturer
Wood
Vintage de Sede DS 44 Two-Seat Sofa and Armchair, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Fen Drayton, Cambridgeshire
Cambridge Chair Company brings to you a vintage 1970s De Sede DS 44 two-seat sofa and matching armchair with
Leather, Wood
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H 27.56 in W 53.94 in D 34.26 in
Vintage De Sede DS 44 Leather Two-Seat Sofa or Loveseat Switzerland 1970`s
By De Sede
Located in Fen Drayton, Cambridgeshire
delighted to bring to you a vintage 1970`s De Sede DS 44 two-seat sofa or loveseat in thick buffalo leather
Leather, Wood
De Sede DS-44 Three-Seat Sofa
By De Sede
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Beautiful DS-44 three-seater with extensible seat. Made by the Swiss top quality manufacturer with
Foam, Leather, Wood
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H 27.56 in W 73.63 in D 34.26 in
Vintage De Sede DS 44 Sofa and Matching Armchair with Ottoman, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Fen Drayton, Cambridgeshire
Cambridge Chair Company brings to you a vintage 1970s De Sede DS 44 three-seat sofa and armchair with
Leather, Wood
Matching Pair of Vintage De Sede DS 44 Sofa and Loveseat, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Fen Drayton, Cambridgeshire
matching pair of vintage De Sede DS 44 three-seat sofa and loveseat in thick buffalo leather with a texture
Leather, Wood
Matching Pair of Vintage De Sede DS 44 Sofa and Loveseat, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Fen Drayton, Cambridgeshire
service for our UK mainland customers Returns accepted Matching pair of vintage De Sede DS 44 three-seat
Leather, Wood
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H 27.56 in W 73.23 in D 33.86 in
De Sede DS-44 Vintage Thick Buffalo Neck, Leather Lounge 3-Seat Sofa, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Hamburg, DE
The Vintage DS 44 model is a coveted design classic designed in the Mid-Century era in late 1960s
Leather, Wood
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H 27.56 in W 33.86 in L 27.56 in
Set of 2 De Sede Ds-44 Lounge Chairs in Neck Leather by Desede, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Eindhoven, Netherlands
This set of 2 legendary neck leather lounge chairs were designed by the De Sede-team in the 1970s
Leather
$9,277
H 26.78 in W 83.47 in D 31.11 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Bastiano” Sofa for Gavina, Brown Leather, 1962
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Gavina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Bastiano” sofa for Gavina, brown leather, Italy, 1962 The "Bastiano" sofa by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, designed for Knoll in 1962, epitomizes architectural d...
Leather, Wood
$3,072 / item
H 16.54 in W 55.12 in D 20.87 in
Klismos Walnut Wood Woven Leather Bench Customizable Upholstery and Wood
By Pescetta
Located in IT
Klismos walnut wood brown woven leather Bench, Customizable Upholstery and Wood. Other colors and upholstery are available. Italian artisanal production by Pescetta Home Decoration....
Leather, Walnut
$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
$2,624
H 40 in W 40 in D 0.03 in
"La Ligne" Limited Edition Art Print by Christiane Lemieux - 40" x 40"
Located in New York, NY
"La Ligne" is a limited edition fine art print that captivates the viewer with its gorgeous abstract linework, demonstrating the beauty of simplicity and the power of form. The prin...
Paper
$4,742
H 49.02 in W 20.48 in D 94.49 in
Alberto Salvati and Ambrogio Tresoldi Sideboard Cabinet with Pink Mirrors, 1960s
By Salvati & Tresoldi
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
This sideboard cabinet, crafted in the 1960s by Alberto Salvati and Ambrogio Tresoldi, is a prime example of how neoclassical design principles were incorporated into midcentury Furn...
Glass, Cherry, Teak
Liceu de Artes e Ofícios. 19th Century Daybed
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
This recamier/daybed was conceived and executed with utmost quality and expertise, showing a style that incorporates many influences from the eigtheenth and ninetheenth century. Made...
Wood
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
$8,627 / set
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Poplar Burl wood by Master for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Envisioned by designer Yaniv Chen, the Constant nightstand exudes an air of refined luxury, celebrating the inherent splendor of Poplar burl wood. Meticulously crafted with impeccabl...
Burl, Poplar
$3,290 / item
H 35 in W 86 in D 40 in
Modern English Sofa in a Heavy Weight Stone Washed Natural Hemp & Down Cushion
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Modern English Arm Sofa Introducing the English Arm Sofa, crafted with heavy weight hemp boasting a soft hand feel for added luxury. This sofa features a down feather wrapped seat cu...
Linen, Wood, Down
$5,850 / set
H 27.5 in W 124.5 in D 63.25 in
1970s De Sede Style Green Tufted Leather Modular Sectional Sofa
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A truly fun and inviting 1970s De Sede style green tufted leather modular sectional sofa. This versatile piece offers exceptional flexibility in arranging a lounge space, composed of...
Leather
$7,682
H 9.45 in Dm 21.66 in
Mid-Century Modern German Cocoon Pendant Lamp by Friedel Wauer for Goldkant
By Goldkant Leuchten, Friedel Wauer
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare Mid-Century Cocoon pendant lamp by Goldkant Leuchten. The flat Cocoon shade provides diffuse, atmospheric light. At the same time, the symmetrical lamp body presents itself as ...
Metal
Carl Gustaf Hiort Af Ornäs, Sofa, Wood, Fabric, Finland, 1950s
By Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and blue fabric sofa or settee attributed to Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs, Finland, c. 1950s. For reference study model "Mikki" for Puunveisto Oy - Träsnideri Ab, Finland. We...
Fabric, Wood
Brazilian Modern Sofa, Percival Lafer 1960's
By Percival Lafer
Located in Uccle, BE
Sofa Mod. MP-13, 1960's Made by Lafer S. e Co, Sao Paulo Rosewood, chrome and faux leather H 70 x L219 x W80 x Seat Height 41Percival Lafer Mid-Century Brazilian sofa made of Walnut ...
Chrome
Mocha Velvet Platform Base Mid-Century Modern Sofa
By Harvey Probber, Milo Baughman
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Long angular design Mid-Century Modern design base light coffee color sofa.
Upholstery, Velvet
Cabinet 'Model 522' Designed by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn
By Svenskt Tenn, Josef Frank
Located in Stockholm, SE
This cabinet, model 522, designed by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn, stands among the most expressive examples of Swedish modern design. The rectilinear mahogany case is entirely clad ...
Mahogany
Tito Agnoli for Cinova Daybed Sofa in Cognac Leather
By Tito Agnoli
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Tito Agnoli for Cinova, sofa or daybed, model '711', leather, laminated wood, copper, Italy, 1968 A cubic sofa designed by Italian designer Tito Agnoli for Cinova, which can be tran...
Copper
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.