Sold|$2,638
De Sede Modul Sofa, DS11
By De Sede
Located in Esbjerg, DK
De Sede modul sofa, origian upholstered with patchwork leather. Made in th 1970s by De Sede
Leather
Sold|$11,392 / set
De Sede Ds 76 modular black leather sofa
By De Sede
Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp
the early 1970s. As the Swiss company De Sede is renowned for its use of premium-quality leather, the
Leather
Sold|$4,197
De Sede DS47 sofa, 1960s
By De Sede
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Gorgeous black leather DS47 sofa from De Sede. De Sede, renowned for using the best quality
Leather
Sold|$2,997
De Sede DS35 Sofa in Brown Leather, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Beautiful dark brown leather sofa model DS35 designed and produced by De Sede. Well designed
Chrome
Sold|$2,600
De Sede Brown Leather DS61 Three-Seat Sofa
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
De Sede DS61 brown leather 3-seat sofa with off-white stitching. In original condition with nice
Leather
Sold|$5,800
De Sede chocolate brown sofa
By De Sede
Located in Geneva, CH
De Sede chocolate brown patinated leather 3 seater sofa. Model DS 31. Swiss manufactured. Chrome
Leather
Sold|$2,098
De Sede DS47 sofa, 1960s
By De Sede
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Gorgeous black leather DS47 sofa from De Sede. De Sede, renowned for using the best quality
Leather
Sold|$4,200
DS-2011 De Sede Sofa
By De Sede
Located in San Antonio, TX
Beautiful DS-2011 De Sede sofa in nicely worn black leather. This sofa is in good overall vintage
Leather
Sold|$11,500
3-Seat Leather Sofa by De Sede, Switzerland
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage 3-seat sofa upholstered in brown leather designed and manufactured in Switzerland by De
Leather, Wood
Sold|$7,273
Vintage Leather DS 84 Sofa by De Sede
By De Sede
Located in London, GB
An amazing vintage leather DS 84 sofa by De Sede, made in Switzerland and dating from around the
Leather
Sold|$4,892
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
Leather
Sold|$77,945
De Sede Sofa DS 600
By De Sede
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
De Sede Sofa DS 600 in leather
Antler, Leather
Sold|$6,788 / set
1960s Vintage Leather Modular Sofa by De Sede
By De Sede
Located in London, GB
A super quality and extremely comfortable vintage leather sofa. This was made in Switzerland by the
Leather
Sold|$2,493
1960s Vintage Leather DS16 Sofa by De Sede
By De Sede
Located in London, GB
Switzerland by the high end company De Sede, it dates from the 1960s-1970s. The tanned leather is beautifully
Leather
Sold|$3,600
De Sede DS-70 Sofa
By De Sede
Located in San Antonio, TX
Beautiful Mid-Century Modern De Sede DS-70 sofa in a dark rich brown color (almost black) with
Leather
Sold|$5,396 / set
De Sede Modular Sofa, Daybed Black Leather DS76
By De Sede
Located in Antwerp, BE
seater or three seater. This high quality three seater sofa bed is designed by De Sede in the 1970s. The
Leather
Sold|$12,815 / set
De Sede DS46 Vintage Leather Sectional Corner Sofa
By De Sede
Located in London, GB
A stunning and very comfortable vintage leather corner sofa of the most amazing quality, this is
Leather
De Sede Sofa DS 80 Daybed in Cognac Leather 1973 De Sede Design Team
By De Sede
Located in Munster, NRW
De Sede - DS 80 Sofa + Daybed in cognac patchwork leather 1973 by De Sede Design Team De Sede DS
Leather, Wood
De Sede Ds76, Sofa & Daybed in Black Leather, 1972 by De Sede Design Team
By De Sede
Located in Munster, NRW
De Sede DS76, sofa & daybed in black leather, 1972 by De Sede Design Team Swiss The DS-76 Sofa
Leather
Sold|$6,500
Rare Postmodern De Sede Sofa in Grey Leather
By De Sede
Located in Hudson, NY
Unique and rarely seen DeSede leather sofa. This piece screams "POSTMODERN". Nice example of
Leather, Wood
De Sede 'DS-2011' Chocolate Leather Sofa, Swiss 1983
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A striking vintage De Sede 'DS-2011' sofa, designed in Switzerland in 1983. This iconic piece
Leather
Sold|$22,500
De Sede Sectional Sofa
By De Sede
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Rare patchwork leather modular sectional by De Sede Switzerland, 1970s Beautiful patina to
Leather
Sold|$12,000
De Sede DS88 Brown Leather Patchwork Sofa
By De Sede
Located in Antwerp, BE
Patchwork brown leather sectional couch, De Sede Switzerland, model DS 88 Hand built in the
Leather
Sold|$3,597 / set
De Sede Modul Vintage Leather Sofa brown
By De Sede
Located in Munich, Bavaria
De Sede module sofa in brown leather. Vintage condition. It consists of 4 elements including 2
Leather, Wood
Sold|$16,788 / set
De Sede Patchwork Sofa Camel Green Leather
By De Sede
Located in Antwerp, BE
De Sede DS 88 sectional sofa in patchwork green aniline leather. The sofa is in seven sections
Leather, Foam, Wood
Sold|$35,000
De Sede DS-600 Sofa in Cognac-Brown Leather
By De Sede
Located in Toronto, ON
This timeless Classic modular sofa by De Sede consists of 17 sections of full grain leather that
Leather
De Sede Ds 101 Brutalist Brown Leather Adjustable Sofa
By De Sede
Located in Antwerp, BE
Mid-Century Modern Adjustable and comfortable two-seat sofa by De Sede. The sofa is provide with a
Leather
De Sede Brutalist Brown Leather Adjustable Ds 101 Sofa
By De Sede
Located in Antwerp, BE
Mid-century modern Adjustable and comfortable two-seater sofa by De Sede. The sofa is provide with
Leather
Sold|$5,595
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
Sold|$4,595
1970s Swiss Leather Sofa Ds 47 By De Sede
By De Sede
Located in High Point, NC
A masterclass in Swiss craftsmanship, this 1970s DS-47 sofa by De Sede showcases the brand’s
Leather
Rich patinated DS-47 sofa's in original leather by Team De Sede - De Sede Swiss
By De Sede
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
. Designed by Team De Sede for De Sede Swiss. Simplistic, clear & modern design. The sofa is still in the
Leather
Sold|$6,500
Leather DS 101 Sofa and Ottoman by De Sede
By De Sede
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Leather DS 101 sofa and ottoman by De Sede. Manufactured in Switzerland, circa 1970. This sofa is
Leather, Wood
Brown Leather Sofa Model DS47 De Sede, Switzerland, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Brussels, BE
Brown leather sofa Model DS47 De Sede, Switzerland, 1970s Orignal leather, original condition. A
Leather
Sold|$4,550
De Sede DS-42 Buffalo Leather Two-Seat Sofa
By De Sede
Located in Dronten, NL
Very comfortable De Sede DS-42 sofa in thick buffalo neck leather, Switzerland, 1970s. The design
Leather, Beech
Sold|$3,850
De Sede DS-47 Sofa in Brown Buffalo Leather
By De Sede
Located in Dronten, NL
Very comfortable De Sede, DS-47 sofa in buffalo leather, Switzerland, 1970s. The design is basic
Leather
Sold|$3,450
De Sede DS-47 Sofa in Brown Buffalo Leather
By De Sede
Located in Dronten, NL
Very comfortable De Sede DS-47 sofa in buffalo leather, Switzerland, 1970s. The design is basic
Leather
Vintage De Sede three-Seat Sofa, DS47, Patinated Leather
By De Sede
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Highly comfortable DS47 sofa patinated leather by De Sede. The design is simplistic, yet very
Leather
Vintage De Sede Two-Seat Sofa, DS47, Patinated Leather
By De Sede
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Highly comfortable DS47 sofa patinated leather by De Sede. The design is simplistic, yet very
Leather
Vintage De Sede Three-Seat Sofa, DS47, Patinated Leather
By De Sede
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Highly comfortable DS47 sofa patinated leather by De Sede. The design is simplistic, yet very
Leather
Sold|$5,396 / item
Vintage De Sede Three-Seat Sofa, DS47, Patinated Leather
By De Sede
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Highly comfortable DS47 sofa patinated leather by De Sede. The design is simplistic, yet very
Leather
Vintage De Sede three-Seat Sofa, DS47, Patinated Leather
By De Sede
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Highly comfortable DS47 sofa patinated leather by De Sede. The design is simplistic, yet very
Leather
Vintage De Sede three-Seat Sofa, DS47, Patinated Leather
By De Sede
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Highly comfortable DS47 sofa patinated leather by De Sede. The design is simplistic, yet very
Leather
Sold|$5,396 / item
Vintage De Sede Three-Seat Sofa, DS47, Patinated Leather
By De Sede
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Highly comfortable DS47 sofa patinated leather by De Sede. The design is simplistic, yet very
Leather
Vintage De Sede Three-Seat Sofa, DS47, Patinated Leather
By De Sede
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Highly comfortable DS47 sofa patinated leather by De Sede. The design is simplistic, yet very
Leather
Vintage De Sede Three-Seat Sofa, Ds47, Patinated Leather
By De Sede
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Highly comfortable DS47 sofa patinated leather by De Sede. The design is simplistic, yet very
Leather
Vintage De Sede Three-Seat Sofa, DS47, Patinated Leather
By De Sede
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Highly comfortable DS47 sofa patinated leather by De Sede. The design is simplistic, yet very
Leather
Vintage De Sede Two-Seat Sofa, DS47, Patinated Leather
By De Sede
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Highly comfortable DS47 sofa patinated leather by De Sede. The design is simplistic, yet very
Leather
Vintage De Sede Two-Seat Sofa, DS47, Patinated Leather
By De Sede
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Highly comfortable DS47 sofa patinated leather by De Sede. The design is simplistic, yet very
Leather
Modern Design Sofa in Patinated Leather by De Sede
By De Sede
Located in Lejre, DK
Great looking and very comfortable three-seat sofa in patinated leather. Designed and made by De
Leather
De Sede DS15 Modular Sofa Natural Leather, Switzerland, 1970
By De Sede
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very nice quality modular sofa designed and made by De Sede, Switzerland, 1970. This modular sofa
Leather
Modern Design Sofa in Patinated Leather by De Sede
By De Sede
Located in Lejre, DK
Great looking and very comfortable three-seat sofa in patinated leather. Designed and made by De
Leather
De Sede DS-2011 Black Leather Two Leather Sofa, Switzerland
By De Sede
Located in The Hague, NL
invigorating. Following De Sede’s philosophy, the striking visible seams are the crowning glory of the DS-2011
Steel
Sold|$25,000
Pair of De Sede Ds-80 Daybed Leather Sofas
By De Sede
Located in Westport, CT
Pair of De Sede daybed sofas, Ds-80 leather black wood frame. Original leather and finish.
Wool, Leather, Wood
Beautiful de Sede DS 31 Two-Seat Leather Sofa
By De Sede
Located in Houston, TX
Great de Sede DS 31 two-seater sofa or loveseat in warm brown leather with the perfect patina. Sofa
Aluminum
Sold|$3,357
Leather Sofa in the manner of De Sede, 1980s
By De Sede
Located in Renens, CH
Set of modular leather armchairs in the style of De Sede, 1980s. In good original condition
Leather
Sold|$14,000 / set
DS-11 Patchwork Leather Sectional Sofa for De Sede
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DS-11 cognac colored leather sofa circa 1970s, for De Sede, Switzerland. The modular system
Leather
Sold|$7,000
De Sede DS-47 Neck Leather 2-Seater Sofa
By De Sede
Located in Toronto, CA
Skillfully crafted in the 1970s by De Sede Switzerland - which originally began as a saddler’s
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.
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.