De Sede DS-85 Sofa in Black Leather and Chrome, 1960s
By De Sede
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
DS-85 sofa bed by the de Sede in Switzerland during the 1960s.
Category
Vintage 1960s Sofas
Materials
Chrome
De Sede Ds 85 Sofa
DS-85 Sofa or Daybed by De Sede, Switzerland 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
This DS 85 daybed was designed and manufactured in the 1970s by De Sede in Switzerland.
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
De Sede DS-86 Patinated Leather Sofa, Switzerland, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Almelo, NL
De Sede DS-86 Leather Sofa, Switzerland, 1970s An iconic and luxurious three-seater leather sofa from the DS-86 series by De Sede, handcrafted in Switzerland during the 1970s.
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Beech
De Sede DS-164 SLIDE OUTDOOR Sofa by Hugo de Ruiter
$31,300 / item
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.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Sofas
Materials
Stainless Steel
De Sede DS-167 ISLAND OUTDOOR Sofa by Hugo de Ruiter
$29,298 / item
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 functional with the DS-164 Slide, flexible with the modular seating system with slidi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Sofas
Materials
Stainless Steel
De Sede DS-333 Large Two-Seat Sofa in Schiefer Leather by De Sede Design Team
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The DS-333 literally floats in the room as a generous single sofa and offers an elegant mix of materials.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
De Sede DS-333 Small Two-Seat Sofa in Grey Upholstery by De Sede Design Team
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The DS-333 literally floats in the room as a generous single sofa and offers an elegant mix of materials.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
De Sede DS-164 SLIDE OUTDOOR Sofa by Hugo de Ruiter
$31,300 / item
De Sede DS-164 SLIDE OUTDOOR Sofa by Hugo de Ruiter
By De Sede, Hugo de Ruiter
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Outdoor by de Sede - Six sculptures, six ways to enjoy life outdoors.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
De Sede DS-707 Outdoor Modular Sofa by Philippe Malouin and De Sede Design-Team
By Philippe Malouin, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
DS-707 is a collection designed by Philippe Malouin for De Sede, representing the meeting of Swiss craftsmanship and sculptural research.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
De Sede DS-85 Daybed & Sofa, Patinated Black Leather & Chrome, Switzerland 1970s
By De Sede, Mario Bellini, B&B Italia, Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Sofa, Daybed & fold-out queen bed. We present the De Sede DS-85 in chrome and original patinated black leather; the versatile version of the De Sede snake sofa (DS-600). 1970s S...
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
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.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Sofas
Materials
Wood
Vintage De Sede DS-1025 Terazza Sofa, Set of Four, 1970s
By De Sede, Ubald Klug
Located in Renens, CH
The de Sede Terrazza sofa is a distinctive and iconic piece of furniture designed by Ubald Klug in the 1970s. With its sculptural and layered appearance, the Terrazza sofa draws insp...
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
De Sede DS-707/23 Sofa in Fabric Upholstery by Philippe Malouin
By Philippe Malouin, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Carried by the sweeping serpentines of the river, the IDEA for a sculpture that fuses into one form was born in the London studio near the Thames. The masterpiece DS-707 is an homage...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Upholstery
De Sede DS-707/23 Sofa in Leather Upholstery by Philippe Malouin
By De Sede, Philippe Malouin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Carried by the sweeping serpentines of the river, the IDEA for a sculpture that fuses into one form was born in the London studio near the Thames. The masterpiece DS-707 is an homage...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Upholstery
De Sede DS-600 Non Stop 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 functional with the DS-164 Slide, flexible with the modular seating system with slidi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Sofas
Materials
Stainless Steel
De Sede DS-707 Modular Sofa in Perla Leather Upholstery by Philippe Malouin
By De Sede, Philippe Malouin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Carried by the sweeping serpentines of the river, the idea for a sculpture that fuses into one form was born in the London studio near the Thames. The masterpiece DS-707 is a homage ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Leather
Vintage De Sede DS-83 Two-Seat Sofa in Original Tan Leather, 1970s
Located in Almelo, NL
Vintage De Sede DS-83 Two-Seat Sofa in Original Tan Leather, 1970s Elegant DS-83 two-seat sofa by De Sede, handcrafted in Switzerland in the 1970s.
Category
Late 20th Century Sofas
Materials
Leather, Beech
Set of Three De Sede DS-83 Sofas in Tan Leather, Switzerland, 1970s
Located in Almelo, NL
Set of Three De Sede DS-83 Sofas in Tan Leather, Switzerland, 1970s Exceptional set of three DS-83 sofas by De Sede, handcrafted in Switzerland in the 1970s.
Category
Late 20th Century Sofas
Materials
Leather, Beech
De Sede DS-11 Modular Brown Leather Sectional Sofa Suite, Switzerland, 1970s
Located in Nottingham, GB
From the mid-1960s onwards, the company collaborated with leading international designers, producing pieces celebrated for their exceptional craftsmanship, sculptural forms and remar...
Category
20th Century Sectional Sofas
Materials
Leather
DeSede DS-707 Corner Element Sofa in Kvadrat Upholstery by Philippe Malouin
By De Sede, Philippe Malouin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Carried by the sweeping serpentines of the river, the idea for a sculpture that fuses into one form was born in the London studio near the Thames. The masterpiece DS-707 is a homage ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Ds 11 Modular Sofa in Brown Patchwork Leather by De Sede
By De Sede
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
De Sede ‘DS-11’ Modular Patchwork sofa in beige leather.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Leather
De Sede DS-707 Outdoor Armchair by Philippe Malouin and De Sede Design-Team
By Philippe Malouin, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
DS-707 is a collection designed by Philippe Malouin for De Sede, representing the meeting of Swiss craftsmanship and sculptural research.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery
De Sede DS-707 Armchair in Atom Kvadrat Upholstery by Philippe Malouin
By Philippe Malouin, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Carried by the sweeping serpentines of the river, the idea for a sculpture that fuses into one form was born in the London studio near the Thames. The masterpiece DS-707 is a homage ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery
De Sede DS-707 Armchair in Light Atom Kvadrat Upholstery by Philippe Malouin
By Philippe Malouin, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Carried by the sweeping serpentines of the river, the idea for a sculpture that fuses into one form was born in the London studio near the Thames. The masterpiece DS-707 is a homage ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery
De Sede DS-707 Armchair in Brown Naturale Leather Upholstery by Philippe Malouin
By De Sede, Philippe Malouin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Carried by the sweeping serpentines of the river, the idea for a sculpture that fuses into one form was born in the London studio near the Thames. The masterpiece DS-707 is a homage ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Leather
De Sede DS-707 Armchair in Black Club Leather Upholstery by Philippe Malouin
By Philippe Malouin, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Carried by the sweeping serpentines of the river, the idea for a sculpture that fuses into one form was born in the London studio near the Thames. The masterpiece DS-707 is an homage...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Leather
Recent Sales
De Sede DS 85 Sofa and Daybed
By De Sede
Located in Stockholm, Sweden
The DS-85 was manufactured in the 1960s by De Sede in Switzerland.
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Daybeds
Materials
Leather
Vintage De Sede DS 85 Sofa, Daybed and Loveseat, Switzerland, 1960s
Unavailable
H 35.44 in W 76.78 in D 30.71 in
Vintage De Sede DS 85 Sofa, Daybed and Loveseat, Switzerland, 1960s
By De Sede
Located in Fen Drayton, Cambridgeshire
We are delighted to bring to you a highly desirable vintage De Sede daybed and sofa. Rarely available in this color and hand built in the 1960s by De Sede craftsman in Switzerland, t...
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Leather, Wood
Sofa, De Sede
By De Sede
Located in Sint Annaland, NL
De Sede DS-85, sofa and daybed.
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Leather
De Sede DS-85 in Brown Bull-Leather
By De Sede
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Beautiful DS85 by De Sede from Switzerland. This couch has a very nice patina and the cushions are comfortable but firm. The very thing bull-leather feels soft and stretchy. The pric...
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Foam, Leather, Oak
De Sede DS-333 Large Two-Seat Sofa in Schiefer Leather by De Sede Design Team
Unavailable
H 30.71 in W 77.96 in D 33.47 in
De Sede DS-333 Large Two-Seat Sofa in Schiefer Leather by De Sede Design Team
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The DS-333 literally floats in the room as a generous single sofa and offers an elegant mix of materials.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
De Sede DS-333 Small Two-Seat Sofa in Grey Upholstery by De Sede Design Team
Unavailable
H 30.71 in W 66.93 in D 33.47 in
De Sede DS-333 Small Two-Seat Sofa in Grey Upholstery by De Sede Design Team
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The DS-333 literally floats in the room as a generous single sofa and offers an elegant mix of materials.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Vintage De Sede Leather DS-P Sofa by Robert Haussmann, Switzerland, 1970s
Unavailable
H 29.53 in W 84.65 in D 33.47 in
Vintage De Sede Leather DS-P Sofa by Robert Haussmann, Switzerland, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Fen Drayton, Cambridgeshire
We are delighted to bring to you a beautiful rare three-seat sofa from De Sede of Switzerland. Designed by Robert Haussmann this DS-P model has a unique honeycomb seating structure.
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
De Sede Ds 450 Leather Sofa Blue Two-Seat Function
By De Sede, Thomas Althaus
Located in Cologne, DE
We present to you a De Sede ds 450 leather sofa blue two-seat function.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
De Sede DS 450 Leather Sofa Dark Brown Two-Seater Couch Function
Unavailable
H 38.59 in W 90.56 in D 33.47 in
De Sede DS 450 Leather Sofa Dark Brown Two-Seater Couch Function
By De Sede, Thomas Althaus
Located in Cologne, DE
We present to you a De Sede DS 450 leather sofa dark brown two-seater couch function.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Designer De Sede DS164 Brown Leather Sofa Current Model
By De Sede
Located in London, GB
Designer De Sede DS164 brown leather sofa RRP £12 000 when new current model in very good condition Designed by Hugo de Ruiter 152cm by 250cm, H78cm The modular seating s...
Category
2010s Sofas
Materials
Leather
De Sede DS-707 Modular Sofa in Perla Leather Upholstery by Philippe Malouin
Unavailable
H 29.53 in W 129.14 in D 33.47 in
De Sede DS-707 Modular Sofa in Perla Leather Upholstery by Philippe Malouin
By De Sede, Philippe Malouin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Carried by the sweeping serpentines of the river, the idea for a sculpture that fuses into one form was born in the London studio near the Thames. The masterpiece DS-707 is a homage ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
DeSede DS-707 Corner Element Sofa in Fabric Upholstery by Philippe Malouin
Unavailable
H 29.53 in W 188.19 in D 33.47 in
DeSede DS-707 Corner Element Sofa in Fabric Upholstery by Philippe Malouin
By De Sede, Philippe Malouin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Carried by the sweeping serpentines of the river, the idea for a sculpture that fuses into one form was born in the London studio near the Thames. The masterpiece DS-707 is a homage ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Vintage De Sede DS 85 Leather Daybed and Sofa / Loveseat, Switzerland, 1960s
Unavailable
H 37.41 in W 78.75 in D 33.47 in
Vintage De Sede DS 85 Leather Daybed and Sofa / Loveseat, Switzerland, 1960s
By De Sede
Located in Fen Drayton, Cambridgeshire
We are delighted to bring to you a highly desirable retro De Sede daybed and sofa. Rarely available and built in the 1960s by De Sede craftsman in Switzerland, this versatile retro d...
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Leather, Wood
Vintage De Sede DS 85 Leather Sofa, Daybed and Loveseat, Switzerland, 1960s
Unavailable
H 35.44 in W 76.78 in D 30.71 in
Vintage De Sede DS 85 Leather Sofa, Daybed and Loveseat, Switzerland, 1960s
By De Sede
Located in Fen Drayton, Cambridgeshire
We are delighted to bring to you a highly desirable retro De Sede daybed and sofa. Rarely available and hand built in the 1960s by De Sede craftsman in Switzerland, this versatile da...
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Leather
Vintage de Sede DS 85 Daybed and Sofa and loveseat, Switzerland 1970`s
Unavailable
H 35.44 in W 76.78 in D 30.71 in
Vintage de Sede DS 85 Daybed and Sofa and loveseat, Switzerland 1970`s
By De Sede
Located in Fen Drayton, Cambridgeshire
As far as we are aware, this piece in this colour is the only one on the market. We have various de Sede ds 85 daybeds in different colours available.
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Leather, Wood
De Sede DS-707 Armchair in Atom Kvadrat Upholstery by Philippe Malouin
Unavailable
H 29.53 in W 39.38 in D 33.47 in
De Sede DS-707 Armchair in Atom Kvadrat Upholstery by Philippe Malouin
By De Sede, Philippe Malouin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Carried by the sweeping serpentines of the river, the idea for a sculpture that fuses into one form was born in the London studio near the Thames. The masterpiece DS-707 is a homage ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery
De Sede DS-707 Armchair in Brown Naturale Leather Upholstery by Philippe Malouin
Unavailable
H 29.53 in W 39.38 in D 33.47 in
De Sede DS-707 Armchair in Brown Naturale Leather Upholstery by Philippe Malouin
By De Sede, Philippe Malouin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Carried by the sweeping serpentines of the river, the idea for a sculpture that fuses into one form was born in the London studio near the Thames. The masterpiece DS-707 is a homage ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery
De Sede DS-707 Armchair in Black Club Leather Upholstery by Philippe Malouin
Unavailable
H 29.53 in W 39.38 in D 33.47 in
De Sede DS-707 Armchair in Black Club Leather Upholstery by Philippe Malouin
By De Sede, Philippe Malouin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Carried by the sweeping serpentines of the river, the idea for a sculpture that fuses into one form was born in the London studio near the Thames. The masterpiece DS-707 is an homage...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery
De Sede DS-85 Sofa in Cognac Leather and Chrome, 1960s
By De Sede
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Stunning De Sede DS-85 sofa/daybed in cognac leather. This sofa is a special edition, which can be recognised through the lighter coloured back cushions.
Category
Vintage 1960s Sofas
Materials
Chrome
De Sede DS-85 Sofa Two-Seat, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in The Hague, NL
A very comfortable two-seat from De Sede Switzerland, real leather, the thickest of the Sede collection Also available in lounge chair and three-seat. We ship worldwide, do not hesi...
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Sofas
Materials
Leather
Vintage De Sede DS-85 Daybed Sofa
By De Sede
Located in San Antonio, TX
Beautiful vintage leather De Sede DS-85 versatile daybed sofa in a burnt orange color with patina features removable seat rests and can be used as a daybed or opens up into a larger ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
De Sede DS 85 Leather Sofa Bed, Switzerland
By De Sede
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Cognac leather sofa from De Sede made in Switzerland, the DS 85 is convertible into a double bed.
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Two De Sede Sofa Design Switzerland DS-85 Leather
By De Sede
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Pair of sofa from Sede model DS 85 in leather. Design 1970, more published today. Sofa of very high quality and beautiful patina on the leather.
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Mid century Sofa bed Ds 85 from De Sede Switzerland 1960s
By De Sede
Located in Oirlo, LI
Mid century brown leather sofa bed for De sede Switzerland 1960s This sofa bed was published in the 1960s by the famous Swiss publisher De Sede. De Sede is a Swiss brand of high-...
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
De Sede DS 85 Brown Leather Daybed or Sofa 1970s, Switzerland
By De Sede
Located in Vienna, AT
This vintage leather love seat has a special feature - to unfold by one hand into a daybed for two persons. The leather surface has a great leather patina and the color is a wonderfu...
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Mid Century Olive Green Leather Sofa Daybed DS 85 by De Sede
By De Sede
Located in Marseille, FR
Very comfortable olive green leather sofa bed DS85 by De Sede, 1970's, Switzerland. Very nice patina on the leather, a few stains in inconspicuous places (leather pleats), damaged l...
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
De Sede Ds-85 Leather Three-Seat, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in The Hague, NL
This DS-85 three-seat sofa in was manufactured by De Sede in Switzerland in the 1970s.
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Vintage Swiss De Sede Sofa Bed from the 1960s, model DS 85
By De Sede
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This vintage De Sede Sofa Bed is a true masterpiece from the renowned Swiss furniture brand established in 1965. Crafted with precision and passion, this sofa bed embodies the essen...
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Sofas
Materials
Leather
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De Sede Ds 85 Sofa For Sale on 1stDibs
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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.
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