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De Sede DS 600 Sofa in Black Leather Vintage
By De Sede, Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger
Located in Highland, IN
by Stendig, the DS 600 organic sofa is a brilliant and versatile design. Often called the "Non-stop
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
De Sede Sofa DS 600
By De Sede
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
De Sede Sofa DS 600
in leather
Category
20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Antler, Leather
A 20th Century Swiss Leather De Sede Ds-600 "Caterpillar" Sofa
By De Sede
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A stunning cream leather de Sede DS-600 segmented “caterpillar“ sofa, mid to late 20th century
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Other Sofas
Materials
Leather
De Sede, Mid-Century Modern, DS-600 Sectional Sofa, Leather, Felt, 2024
By De Sede
Located in Manhasset, NY
De Sede, Mid-Century Modern, Non-Stop DS-600, Modular Sectional Sofa, Off-White Leather, Felt, 2024
Category
2010s Swedish Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 30 in W 216.54 in D 39.37 in
De Sede, Mid-Century Modern, DS-600 Non Stop Sectional Sofa, Green Fabric
By De Sede
Located in Manhasset, NY
De Sede, Mid-Century Modern, DS-600 Non Stop Sectional Sofa, Green Fabric
Vintage 'Non-Stop' DS
Category
Vintage 1980s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Felt
Vincent van Gogh, Ege Art Line, Modern Carpet, Cherry Blossom Rug, Signed
By Vincent van Gogh, Ege Art Line
Located in Manhasset, NY
with a De-Sede DS-600 sofa, organic modern lacquer coffee tables, and a pair of low easy chairs by
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Modern Rugs
Materials
Wool
De Sede DS-600 “Non- Stop” Sofa (16 segments)
By Ueli Berger, Klaus Vogt, De Sede, Heinz Ulrich, Eleonore Peduzzi Riva
Located in Renens, CH
De Sede DS-600 “Non-Stop” or “Tatzelworm” modular sofa model in red leather.
This large modular
Category
Early 2000s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
De Sede DS-600 'Snake' Sectional Sofa in Leather
By De Sede, Stendig Co., Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger, Klaus Vogt
Located in New York, NY
, Eleonore Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, Klaus Vogt for De Sede, Switzerland 1970s. It featured eleven vertical
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
De Sede DS-600 Non Stop Modular Blue Velvet Sofa 38 Elements
By Ueli Berger, De Sede
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Monumental bespoke De Sede DS 600 Non-Stop snake sofa featuring a dramatic indigo blue velvet
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Metal
De Sede x Duplex DS-600 Lunar – Exclusive Edition for Gran Salotto
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
of carefully curated materials, eras, and styles.
The iconic DS-600 Snake, a masterpiece by De
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sofas
Materials
Leather
De Sede DS-164 SLIDE OUTDOOR Sofa by Hugo de Ruiter
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Outdoor by de Sede -
Six sculptures, six ways to enjoy life outdoors. Whether revolutionary and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Sofas
Materials
Stainless Steel
De Sede DS-600 SNAKE OUTDOOR Sofa by U.Berger, E.Peduzzi-Riva, H.Ulrich, K.Vogt
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Outdoor by de Sede -
Six sculptures, six ways to enjoy life outdoors. Whether revolutionary and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Sofas
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 11.42 in W 61.82 in D 15.36 in
De Sede DS-600 “Non-stop” Shape Modular Sofa in Adjustable Elements
By Gordon Guillaumier, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Launched in 1972, DS-600 is an indestructible, variable modular system of upholstered furniture
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Leather
H 29.93 in W 196.86 in D 40.16 in
De Sede DS-167 ISLAND OUTDOOR Sofa by Hugo de Ruiter
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Outdoor by de Sede -
Six sculptures, six ways to enjoy life outdoors. Whether revolutionary and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Sofas
Materials
Stainless Steel
DS 80/03 Sofa with 5 Cushions by De Sede
By De Sede
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
design, a piece from de Sede is the epitome of functionalism and fashion. Iconic models such as the DS
Category
2010s Swiss Sofas
Materials
Leather
De Sede DS-1025 TERRAZZA OUTDOOR Sofa by Ubald Klug
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Outdoor by de Sede -
Six sculptures, six ways to enjoy life outdoors. Whether revolutionary and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Sofas
Materials
Stainless Steel
De Sede Ds-600 "Non Stop" Snake Modular Sofa in Full Leather
By Eleonore Peduzzi Riva, Ueli Berger, Heinz Ulrich, De Sede
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
A fabulous De Sede full leather DS 600 "Non Stop" or snake shaped sofa.
The DS 600 was designed in
Category
Vintage 1980s Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
De Sede DS-600 'Snake' Sectional Sofa in Patinated Creame-Cognac Leather.
By De Sede, Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger
Located in Almelo, NL
De Sede DS-600 'Snake' Sectional Sofa in Patinated Creame-Cognac Leather by Ueli Berger
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Felt, Beech
H 29.93 in W 198.43 in D 39.38 in
De Sede DS 600 'Snake' Sofa 14 Elements in Full-grain Pink Nappa Leather
By Ueli Berger, De Sede
Located in Tilburg, NL
De Sede DS 600 'Snake' Sectional Sofa with 14 Elements in High Quality Full-grain Pink Nappa
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 29.14 in W 196.86 in D 78.75 in
De Sede Ds-600 "Non Stop" Snake Shaped Modular Sofa, 1980's
By Eleonore Peduzzi Riva, Ueli Berger, Heinz Ulrich, De Sede
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
A fabulous De Sede leather DS 600 "Non Stop" or snake shaped sofa.
The DS 600 was designed in
Category
Vintage 1980s Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
De Sede DS 600 'Snake' Sectional Sofa 25 Elements in Full-grain Nappa Leather
By Ueli Berger, De Sede
Located in Tilburg, NL
De Sede DS 600 'Snake' Sectional Sofa with 25 Elements in High Quality Full-grain Nappa Leather
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 29.14 in W 275.6 in D 196.86 in
De Sede DS 600 'Snake' Sectional Sofa 40 Elements in Full-grain Nappa Leather
By Ueli Berger, De Sede
Located in Tilburg, NL
De Sede DS 600 'Snake' Sectional Sofa with 40 Elements in High Quality Full-grain Nappa Leather
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 29.14 in W 472.45 in D 196.86 in
De Sede DS-600 'Snake' Sectional Sofa in Light Grey Leather
By De Sede, Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger
Located in Waalwijk, NL
De Sede, Sectional sofa model ‘Snake’ DS-600, leather, Switzerland, 1972.
An amazing design by
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Leather
De Sede "DS-11" Modular Sofa, Natural Leather, 1970, Set of 6
By De Sede
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
, issuing some of the most iconic midcentury modern sofas like the DS-600 "Snake" and "Terrazza", De Sede is
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
De Sede "DS-11" Modular Sofa, Natural Leather, 1970, Set of 4
By De Sede
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
, issuing some of the most iconic midcentury modern sofas like the DS-600 "Snake" and "Terrazza", De Sede is
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
De Sede DS-600 “Non-stop” Shape Modular Sofa in Adjustable Elements
By Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Launched in 1972, DS-600 is an indestructible, variable modular system of upholstered furniture
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
H 29.93 in W 196.86 in D 40.16 in
De Sede DS-600 Nonstop Snake Shaped Modular Sofa in Black Leather
By Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Launched in 1972, DS-600 is an indestructible, variable modular system of upholstered furniture
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
De Sede DS-600 “Non-stop” Shaped Modular Sofa in Adjustable Elements
By Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Launched in 1972, DS-600 is an indestructible, variable modular system of upholstered furniture
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
H 29.93 in W 196.86 in D 40.16 in
De Sede DS-600 “Non-stop” Shape Modular Sofa Adjustable Elements
By De Sede, Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Launched in 1972, DS-600 is an indestructible, variable modular system of upholstered furniture
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Leather
De Sede DS-600 “Non-stop” Shape Modular Sofa Adjustable Elements
By De Sede, Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Launched in 1972, DS-600 is an indestructible, variable modular system of upholstered furniture
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Leather
De Sede DS-600 'Snake' Sectional Sofa in Patinated Brown Leather
By Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger, De Sede, Klaus Vogt
Located in Waalwijk, NL
De Sede, ‘Snake’ DS-600, leather, felt, Switzerland, 1972.
A design by Ueli Berger, Elenora
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Leather, Felt
De Sede DS-600 “Non-stop” Modular Sofa in Blue with Adjustable Elements
By Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Launched in 1972, DS-600 is an indestructible, variable modular system of upholstered furniture
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
H 29.93 in W 196.86 in D 40.16 in
De Sede DS-600 Nonstop Snake Shaped Modular Sofa in Black Leather
By Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Launched in 1972, DS-600 is an indestructible, variable modular system of upholstered furniture
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Leather
De Sede DS-600 “Non-stop” Shape Modular Sofa in Adjustable Elements
By De Sede, Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Launched in 1972, DS-600 is an indestructible, variable modular system of upholstered furniture
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Leather
H 29.93 in W 196.86 in D 40.16 in
De Sede DS-600 “Non-stop” Shaped Modular Sofa in Adjustable Elements
By De Sede, Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Launched in 1972, DS-600 is an indestructible, variable modular system of upholstered furniture
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Leather
H 29.93 in W 196.86 in D 40.16 in
De Sede DS-600 “Non-stop” Shaped Modular Sofa in Adjustable Elements
By Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Launched in 1972, DS-600 is an indestructible, variable modular system of upholstered furniture
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Leather
H 29.93 in W 196.86 in D 40.16 in
De Sede DS-600 Nonstop Snake Shaped Modular Sofa in Black Leather
By De Sede, Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Launched in 1972, DS-600 is an indestructible, variable modular system of upholstered furniture
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Leather
De Sede Ds-600 "Non Stop" Snake Shaped Modular Sofa in Full Black Leather
By Eleonore Peduzzi Riva, Ueli Berger, De Sede, Heinz Ulrich
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
A fabulous De Sede full leather DS 600 "Non Stop" or snake shaped sofa.
The DS 600 was designed
Category
Early 2000s Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
H 29.93 in W 169.3 in D 39.38 in
De Sede Ds-602 Modular Sofa in Fabric Seat and Back Upholstery
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
world-famous DS-600 “Tatzelwurm” was put down on paper with compasses, stencils and creative drawings, a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
De Sede DS-80 MEMORY OUTDOOR Reclining Chair by de Sede Design Team
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Outdoor by de Sede -
Six sculptures, six ways to enjoy life outdoors. Whether revolutionary and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Sofas
Materials
Wood
De Sede, ‘Snake’ DS-600 sectional sofa in 27 elements, Full brown leather.
By Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger, De Sede
Located in Almelo, NL
De Sede, ‘Snake’ DS-600 sectional sofa in twenty-seven elements, Full brown leather, fabric
Category
Vintage 1980s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Leather
H 29.53 in W 265.75 in D 39.38 in
De Sede Ds-602 Modular Sofa in Fabric Seat and Back Upholstery
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
world-famous DS-600 “Tatzelwurm” was put down on paper with compasses, stencils and creative drawings, a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
De Sede DS-600 “Non-stop” Shape Modular Sofa in Brown with Adjustable Elements
By Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Launched in 1972, DS-600 is an indestructible, variable modular system of upholstered furniture
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
H 29.93 in W 196.86 in D 40.16 in
De Sede DS-600 “Non-stop” Modular Sofa in Cuoio Leather and Adjustable Elements
By De Sede, Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Launched in 1972, DS-600 is an indestructible, variable modular system of upholstered furniture
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
H 29.93 in W 196.86 in D 40.16 in
De Sede DS-600 “Non-stop” Modular Sofa in Blue with Adjustable Elements
By De Sede, Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Launched in 1972, DS-600 is an indestructible, variable modular system of upholstered furniture
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Fabric
H 29.93 in W 196.86 in D 40.16 in
'DS-600'/'Snake' sofa by Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, De Sede
By Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger
Located in New York, NY
Striking modular sofa system composed of 22 L-shaped armchair modules, including two sculptural end
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Sofas
Materials
Leather, Felt
De Sede DS-600 “Non-stop” Modular Sofa in Blue with Adjustable Elements
By De Sede, Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Launched in 1972, DS-600 is an indestructible, variable modular system of upholstered furniture
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Fabric
H 29.93 in W 196.86 in D 40.16 in
De Sede DS-600 ''Non Stop'' Sectional Sofa, 1970s Early Model, Set of 14
By Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger, De Sede
Located in Zagreb, HR
The iconic De Sede DS-600 modular sofa, also known as 'Snake', 'Caterpillar' or 'Non-Stop'.
This
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Metal
H 29.14 in W 127.96 in D 39.38 in
De Sede DS-600 “Non-stop” Modular Sofa in Cuoio Leather and Adjustable Elements
By Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Launched in 1972, DS-600 is an indestructible, variable modular system of upholstered furniture
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Leather
H 29.93 in W 196.86 in D 40.16 in
De Sede DS 600 'Snake' Seating Landscape with 80 Elements in Nappa Leather
By Ueli Berger, De Sede
Located in Tilburg, NL
De Sede DS 600 'Snake' Sectional Sofa - Seating Landscape with 80 Elements in High Quality Full
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 29.14 in W 944.89 in D 393.71 in
De Sede DS-600 “Non-stop” Shape Modular Sofa in Brown with Adjustable Elements
By De Sede, Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Launched in 1972, DS-600 is an indestructible, variable modular system of upholstered furniture
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Leather
H 29.93 in W 196.86 in D 40.16 in
De Sede DS-600 “Non-stop” Modular Sofa in Cuoio Leather and Adjustable Elements
By Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Launched in 1972, DS-600 is an indestructible, variable modular system of upholstered furniture
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Leather
H 29.93 in W 196.86 in D 40.16 in
De Sede DS-600 “Non-stop” Shape Modular Sofa in Brown with Adjustable Elements
By Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Launched in 1972, DS-600 is an indestructible, variable modular system of upholstered furniture
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Leather
H 29.93 in W 196.86 in D 40.16 in
Sofa DS-600 by Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, De Sede, 1972, Switzerland
By Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger
Located in Dallas, TX
Custom ordered sofa DS-600 designed by Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Ueli Berger, and Heinz Ulrich, De
Category
20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Velvet
Sofa in Leather Non Stop "Ds 600" for De Sede, Switzerland 1970s.
By Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger
Located in Lot/Drogenbos, BE
, Klaus Vogt.
Producer - De Sede.
Model - DS 600.
Production period - 1970s
Measures - Width 390 cm x
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Sofas
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Wood
De Sede DS-266 YOGA OUTDOOR Reclining Chair by Stefan Heiliger
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Outdoor by de Sede -
Six sculptures, six ways to enjoy life outdoors. Whether revolutionary and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Sofas
Materials
Stainless Steel
DS 80/03 Sofa with 5 Cushions
By De Sede
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
design, a piece from de Sede is the epitome of functionalism and fashion. Iconic models such as the DS
Category
2010s Swiss Sofas
Materials
Leather
DeSede DS-600 “Non-stop” Modular Sofa in Espresso Leather & Adjustable Elements
By De Sede, Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Launched in 1972, DS-600 is an indestructible, variable modular system of upholstered furniture
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
H 29.93 in W 196.86 in D 40.16 in
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De Sede Ds 600 Sofa For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal de sede ds 600 sofa for your home. Each de sede ds 600 sofa for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using animal skin, leather and fabric. There are 120 variations of the antique or vintage de sede ds 600 sofa you’re looking for, while we also have 9 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect de sede ds 600 sofa — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right de sede ds 600 sofa, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made de sede ds 600 sofa over the years, but those crafted by De Sede, Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger and Ueli Berger are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a De Sede Ds 600 Sofa?
Prices for a de sede ds 600 sofa start at $7,200 and top out at $85,000 with the average selling for $29,650.
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