De Sede DS-7 Four-Seat Sofa in Nougat Leather Upholstery by Antonella Scarpitta
By De Sede, Antonella Scarpitta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A strong interpretation of the lounge idea; timeless everyday object and showpiece at the same time. The high seating comfort and the many possible uses are striking. Clear contours ...
Leather
Ubald Klug DS-1025 "Terrazza" Sofa for De Sede, Brown Leather, 1974, Set of 2
By De Sede, Ubald Klug
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Ubald Klug DS-1025 "Terrazza" sofas for De Sede, brown leather, Switzerland, 1974, set of two.
Leather
De Sede DS-167 Sofa with Movable Backrest in White Upholstery by Hugo de Ruiter
By De Sede, Hugo de Ruiter
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Modular seating system with movable backrest In the further development of the modular seating system, the organic form of the sculptural body grew more filigree, more slender and mo...
Leather
De Sede DS-164 Left Sofa Bed in Schiefer Brown Upholstery by Hugo de Ruiter
By De Sede, Hugo de Ruiter
Located in Brooklyn, NY
But executing this as a functioning piece of furniture free of the fetters of the laws of linearity posed a Challenge – one met with decisive success: with the 360° rotatable backres...
Leather
Vintage De Sede DS-1025 Terazza Sofa, Set of Four, 1970s
By Ubald Klug, De Sede
Located in Renens, CH
The de Sede Terrazza sofa is a distinctive and iconic piece of furniture designed by Ubald Klug in the 1970s.
Leather, Wood
De Sede DS-164 Three-Seat Sofa in Off-White Upholstery by Hugo de Ruiter
By Hugo de Ruiter, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
But executing this as a functioning piece of furniture free of the fetters of the laws of linearity posed a challenge – one met with decisive success: with the 360° rotatable backres...
Leather
De Sede DS-707 Sofa in Perla Touch Leather Upholstery by Philippe Malouin
By De Sede, Philippe Malouin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The masterpiece DS-707 is an homage to Classic De Sede designs and was created for the future.
Upholstery
$11,942 / item
DS-2878 Punch Bag by De Sede
By De Sede
Located in Geneve, CH
DS-2878 Punch Bag by De Sede Dimensions: D 35 x H 135 cm Materials: leather Prices may change according to the chosen materials and size. Matching to the re-edition of the D...
Leather
De Sede DS-21/123A Two-Seat Modular Sofa in Hazel Leather by Stephan Hürlemann
By Stephan Hürlemann, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With the seating landscape for de Sede, he has created a floating sculpture that flirts with the lightness of being and proves itself by mastering the demands of everyday life.
Leather
De Sede DS-21/123B Two-Seat Modular Sofa in Black Leather by Stephan Hürlemann
By De Sede, Stephan Hürlemann
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With the seating landscape for de Sede, he has created a floating sculpture that flirts with the lightness of being and proves itself by mastering the demands of everyday life.
Leather
De Sede DS-21/123A Two-Seat Modular Sofa in Black Leather by Stephan Hürlemann
By Stephan Hürlemann, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With the seating landscape for De Sede, he has created a floating sculpture that flirts with the lightness of being and proves itself by mastering the demands of everyday life.
Leather
De Sede DS-21/123C Two-Seat Modular Sofa in Black Leather by Stephan Hürlemann
By Stephan Hürlemann, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With the seating landscape for de Sede, he has created a floating sculpture that flirts with the lightness of being and proves itself by mastering the demands of everyday life.
Leather
De Sede DS-21/203A Two-Seat Modular Sofa in Hazel Leather by Stephan Hürlemann
By De Sede, Stephan Hürlemann
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With the seating landscape for De Sede, he has created a floating sculpture that flirts with the lightness of being and proves itself by mastering the demands of everyday life.
Leather
De Sede DS-276/23 Two-Seat Sofa in Natural Umbra Leather by Christian Werner
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Generously curved, taut surfaces in a very soft implementation are the basic ideas of Christian Werner, as he designs the image of the DS-276 slowly in front of his inner eye; what a...
Leather
De Sede DS-276/03 Three-Seat Sofa in Natural Umbra Leather by Christian Werner
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Generously curved, taut surfaces in a very soft implementation are the basic ideas of Christian Werner, as he designs the image of the DS-276 slowly in front of his inner eye; what a...
Leather
De Sede DS-47 Sofa in Black Upholstery by Antonella Scarpitta
By Antonella Scarpitta, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
When joined, it creates a so-called optical stitch seam: a piece of art from De Sede craftspeople that requires unsurpassed skill.
Leather
De Sede DS-167 Sofa with Movable Backrest in Black Upholstery by Hugo de Ruiter
By Hugo de Ruiter, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Modular seating system with movable backrest In the further development of the modular seating system, the organic form of the sculptural body grew more filigree, more slender and mo...
Leather
De Sede DS-167 Sofa with Movable Backrest in Perla Upholstery by Hugo de Ruiter
By De Sede, Hugo de Ruiter
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Modular seating system with movable backrest in the further development of the modular seating system, the organic form of the sculptural body grew more filigree, slenderer and more ...
Leather
De Sede DS 63 Lounge Chair in Leather, Switzerland, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Almelo, NL
De Sede DS 63 lounge chair in leather, Switzerland 1970s Robust DS-63 lounge chair. This De Sede lounge chair ensures ultimate comfort and building quality with its solid wooden f...
Leather
Cognac Leather and Chrome Sofa by Robert Haussmann for De Sede
By Robert and Trix Haussmann, De Sede, Stendig Co.
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cognac Leather and Chrome Architectural Sofa, designed by Robert and Trix Hausmann for De Sede, Switzerland, circa 1970s.
Metal
De Sede DS-707 Modular Sofa in Perla Leather Upholstery by Philippe Malouin
By Philippe Malouin, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The masterpiece DS-707 is a homage to classic de Sede designs and was created for the future.
Upholstery, Leather
De Sede DS-909 Landscape Modular Sofa in Fabric by Yonoh Studio
By De Sede, Yonoh Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
he DS-909 FLOW is more than just a sofa; it’s a philosophy, and embodies de Sede's firm belief that true mastery lies in combining tradition and innovation to find solutions for futu...
Leather, Fabric
De Sede DS11 Patchwork Leather Sectional in Caramel, Circa 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
One of the most comfortable sofas ever made. This De Sede 'DS-11' sectional sofa features five pieces including two corner pieces.
Leather
De Sede DS-707/23 Sofa in Fabric Upholstery by Philippe Malouin
By Philippe Malouin, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The masterpiece DS-707 is an homage to Classic De Sede designs and was created for the future.
Leather, Upholstery
De Sede RH-306 3-Seat Sofa in Cafe Leather and Steel Feet by Robert Haussmann
By De Sede, Robert Haussmann
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Design classics by renowned architects are timeless and in demand. The RH-306 sofa designed by Swiss architect Robert Haussmann in 1963 is now being redesigned by De Sede according t...
Leather
De Sede Terrazza Sofa Cognac Leather Ubald Klug Ueli Berger 1972 Mid Century
By Ueli Berger, Ubald Klug, De Sede
Located in Munster, NRW
2x De Sede Terrazza sofas, model DS 1025 in cognac leather.
Leather
De Sede DS-5 Sofa in Snow Upholstery by Antonella Scarpitta
By Antonella Scarpitta, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Life becomes a lot easier when you take a deep breath and decelerate your everyday life. Who better to translate this into a formal language than a master of her trade? Antonella Sca...
Leather
De Sede DS-600 “Non-stop” Shape Modular Sofa in Leather and Adjustable Elements
By De Sede, Gordon Guillaumier
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Together with the De Sede development team, the designer collective spent a year building countless prototypes; almost all of them were criticized and rejected.
Leather
De Sede Daybed DS 80 Patchwork Nut Brown Aniline Leather Wood Frame 1969
By De Sede
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Vintage DS 80 daybed launched and designed by Swiss De Sede in 1969 It's upholstered with the original high end quality soft aniline nut brown leather. The patchwork pieces are sust...
Leather, Wood
Ubald Klug DS-1025 Terrazza Sofa For De Sede Switzerland 1970s
By De Sede, Ubald Klug
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Spectacular De Sede DS-1025 ‘Terrazza’ landscape sofa element in original black leather, designed by Swiss designer Ubald Klug in the 1970s.
Leather
De Sede DS-76 Style 5-Piece Natural Leather Modular Sectional
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Five-piece modular sectional in natural tan leather, configured as two corner pieces and three straight sections arranged in an L-shape. Each module measures 36 inch wide by 37.5 inc...
Metal
De Sede DS-450 Sofa in Off-White Upholstery by Thomas Althaus
By Thomas Althaus, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A miracle of brilliant technical inspiration Designer Thomas Althaus updated the original developed by Reto Frigg in 1985, lovingly perfecting it with sophisticated technology, down ...
Leather
Leather Sectional Sofa, De Sede Style
Located in New York, NY
Black leather two-piece sectional sofa designed in the manner of De Sede.
Leather
Sofa DS-470 by Thomas Althaus for De Sede, Switzerland
By Thomas Althaus, De Sede
Located in Antwerp, BE
The De Sede DS-470 is a luxurious modular sectional sofa that showcases the pinnacle of Swiss craftsmanship and ergonomic innovation.
Leather
$12,767 / set
Robert Haussmann RH 310 Armchairs by De Sede
By De Sede
Located in Munich, Bavaria
De Sede is known for best leather craftman quality from Switzerland.
Steel, Chrome
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 Leather, Zwitserland.
Leather, Wood
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, Zwitserland.
Leather, Wood
De Sede DS 600 'Snake' Sectional Sofa 40 Elements in Full-grain Nappa Leather
By De Sede, Ueli Berger
Located in Tilburg, NL
De Sede DS 600 'Snake' Sectional Sofa with 40 Elements in High Quality Full-grain Nappa Leather, Zwitserland.
Leather, Wood
De Sede DS-4 Four-Seater Sofa in Living Umbra Leather by Antonella Scarpitta
By Antonella Scarpitta, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The DS-4 is a clear statement from the designer to follow an idea, a style, a personal claim to perfection to the very depths. Thanks to its raised backrest, the DS-4 offers that sty...
Fabric
De Sede DS-600 “Non-stop” Shape Modular Sofa in Leather and Adjustable Elements
By Gordon Guillaumier, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Together with the De Sede development team, the designer collective spent a year building countless prototypes; almost all of them were criticized and rejected.
Leather
Pair of De Sede DS-1025 'Terrazza' Sofas by Ubald Klug, Swiss Design
By Ubald Klug, De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 2 DS-1025 'Terrazza' sofas designed by Ubald Klug for quintessential Swiss manufacturer De Sede. This iconic design with layered cushions makes the DS-1025 both visually stunn...
Leather
Swiss Design Vintage De Sede DS-15 Settee, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Renens, CH
Vintage dark brown leather DS-15 sofa by De Sede Switzerland. The compact two-seater sofa consists of two DS-15 corner elements combined, and is upholstered in virtually indestructi...
Leather, Wood
De Sede DS-125 Two-Seat Sofa by Gerd Lange, Swiss Design, 1978
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 Sede, Switzerland in 1978.
Leather
De Sede DS-17 Two-Seat Sofa in Black Upholstery by Antonella Scarpitta
By Antonella Scarpitta, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sink comfortably and recovering in the soft DS-17 and follow your dreams, according to the De Sede quality. Not least because of its many application variants and the extraordinary l...
Leather
De Sede DS-48 Three-Seat Sofa in Nougat Upholstery by Antonella Scarpitta
By Antonella Scarpitta, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Available as a sofa, armchair, stool or récamiere, the DS-48 enables the typical De Sede seating experience, characterized by high quality and unique durability.
Leather
De Sede RH-306 Three-Seat Sofa in Snow Upholstery by Robert Haussmann
By Robert Haussmann, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Design classics by renowned architects are timeless and in demand. The RH-306 sofa designed by Swiss architect Robert Haussmann in 1963 is now being redesigned by De Sede according t...
Leather
De Sede DS-4 Three-Seat Sofa in Olive Upholstery by Antonella Scarpitta
By Antonella Scarpitta, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The DS-4 is a clear statement from the designer to follow an idea, a style, a personal claim to perfection to the very depths. Thanks to its raised backrest, the DS-4 offers that sty...
Leather
De Sede DS-1025/09 Terrazza Sofa in Perla Upholstery by Ubald Klug
By De Sede, Ubald Klug
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Two ingeniously designed sofa elements are the great basis for one’s own and personal interpretation of interior design and furnishing concept. The individual element is reminiscent ...
Leather
De Sede DS-450/02 Sofa in Off-White Upholstery by Thomas Althaus
By Thomas Althaus, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A miracle of brilliant technical inspiration Designer Thomas Althaus updated the original developed by Reto Frigg in 1985, lovingly perfecting it with sophisticated technology, down ...
Leather
De Sede DS-87 Three-Seat Sofa in Hazel Upholstery by Antonella Scarpitta
By Antonella Scarpitta, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A floating island of tranquility with its slender form, the elegant DS-87 sofa model seems to float in the room, where it seamlessly fits into any modern environment – a piece of uph...
Leather
Juna Convertible Leather Sofa by FSM
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
FSM Juna Sofa by De Sede. Luxurious lightness. Juna is quite clearly a clever symbiosis between elegant form and functionality. The sofa has slender legs that support a seat with two...
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, Switzerland, 1972.
Leather, Felt, Beech
De Sede DS-7 Three-Seat Sofa in Snow Upholstery by Antonella Scarpitta
By Antonella Scarpitta, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A strong interpretation of the lounge idea; timeless everyday object and showpiece at the same time. The high seating comfort and the many possible uses are striking. Clear contours ...
Leather
De Sede DS-175 Large Two-Seat Sofa in Hazel Upholstery by Patrick Norguet
By De Sede, Patrick Norguet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The French designer belongs to the generation who are making the “French touch” famous on the international stage: this unity of fashion and design is manifested in his collaboration...
Leather
De Sede DS-175 Small Two-Seat Sofa in Hazel Upholstery by Patrick Norguet
By Patrick Norguet, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The French designer belongs to the generation who are making the “French touch” famous on the international stage: this unity of fashion and design is manifested in his collaboration...
Leather
De Sede DS-175 Medium Two-Seat Sofa in Hazel Upholstery by Patrick Norguet
By Patrick Norguet, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The French designer belongs to the generation who are making the “French touch” famous on the international stage: this unity of fashion and design is manifested in his collaboration...
Leather
1972 De Sede DS-600 Snake Sectional Sofa Cognac Brown Leather Sofa Switzerland
By De Sede, Ueli Berger, Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger, Heinz Ulrich, Klaus Vogt
Located in Miami, FL
A design by Ueli Berger, Elenora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich and Klaus Vogt for De Sede, Switzerland. This De Sede Modular Snake sectional sofa contains twelve pieces in original lea...
Leather, Felt
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.
