Skip to main content

De Sede Leather Sofa

to
142
1,857
548
1,866
283
277
1,316
487
14
2
1
1,861
561
1
370
1,416
7
202
1,146
133
30
2,327
2,324
369
237
189
2,302
2,080
42
24
24
2,420
2,150
2,153
2,035
154
85
45
38
Sort By
Vintage De Sede DS31 Sofa & 2x DS31 Lounge Chair Cognac  1970s
Vintage De Sede DS31 Sofa & 2x DS31 Lounge Chair Cognac  1970s

Vintage De Sede DS31 Sofa & 2x DS31 Lounge Chair Cognac 1970s

By De Sede

Located in Aachen, NW

the 1960s by the De Sede design team and produced by De Sede in Switzerland in the 1970s. The living

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Living Room Sets

Materials

Chrome

Set of DS-161 Sofa and 2 Cushions by De Sede
Set of DS-161 Sofa and 2 Cushions by De Sede

Set of DS-161 Sofa and 2 Cushions by De Sede

By De Sede

Located in Geneve, CH

Set of DS-161 sofa and 2 cushions by De Sede Dimensions: Sofa: D 54 x W 157 x H 72 cm Cushions

Category

2010s Swiss Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Aluminum

De Sede DS-21/102A Sofa in White Leather by Stephan Hürlemann
De Sede DS-21/102A Sofa in White Leather by Stephan Hürlemann

De Sede DS-21/102A Sofa in White Leather by Stephan Hürlemann

By Stephan Hürlemann, De Sede

Located in Brooklyn, NY

for De Sede, he has created a floating sculpture that flirts with the lightness of being and proves

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Iconic De Sede Boxing Glove Sofa or Chaise Longue DS-2878/10 Right Version
Iconic De Sede Boxing Glove Sofa or Chaise Longue DS-2878/10 Right Version

Iconic De Sede Boxing Glove Sofa or Chaise Longue DS-2878/10 Right Version

By De Sede

Located in Tilburg, NL

Iconic De Sede Boxing Glove Sofa or Chaise Longue DS-2878/10 Right Version. Designed in 1978, new

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Leather

Iconic De Sede Boxing Glove Sofa or Chaise Longue DS-2878/10 Right Version
Iconic De Sede Boxing Glove Sofa or Chaise Longue DS-2878/10 Right Version

Iconic De Sede Boxing Glove Sofa or Chaise Longue DS-2878/10 Right Version

By De Sede

Located in Tilburg, NL

Iconic De Sede Boxing Glove Sofa or Chaise Longue DS-2878/10 Right Version. Designed in 1978, new

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-21/102A Sofa in Leather Nougat Upholstery by Stephan Hürlemann
De Sede DS-21/102A Sofa in Leather Nougat Upholstery by Stephan Hürlemann

De Sede DS-21/102A Sofa in Leather Nougat Upholstery by Stephan Hürlemann

By Stephan Hürlemann, De Sede

Located in Brooklyn, NY

for De Sede, he has created a floating sculpture that flirts with the lightness of being and proves

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

De Sede Ds 169 Scandinavian Modern Convertible Daybed Sofa by Ernst Ambühler
De Sede Ds 169 Scandinavian Modern Convertible Daybed Sofa by Ernst Ambühler

De Sede Ds 169 Scandinavian Modern Convertible Daybed Sofa by Ernst Ambühler

By De Sede, Ernst Ambühler

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Mid-Century Scandinavian Modern convertible daybed sofa By Ernst Ambühler for De Sede

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Leather

Post Modern Dutch Cognac Brown Leather Sofa Loveseat
Post Modern Dutch Cognac Brown Leather Sofa Loveseat

Post Modern Dutch Cognac Brown Leather Sofa Loveseat

By De Sede

Located in Brooklyn, NY

. Made in the Netherlands. Located in Brooklyn NYC. Style of De Sede This listing is for (1) Sofa - (2

Category

Vintage 1980s Dutch Post-Modern Loveseats

Materials

Leather

De Sede "DS-47" Sofa, Ueli Berger
De Sede "DS-47" Sofa, Ueli Berger

De Sede "DS-47" Sofa, Ueli Berger

By Ueli Berger

Located in Los angeles, CA

De Sede DS-47 Sofa

Category

Vintage 1970s Chairs

Materials

Leather

Vintage DS-47 Leather Sofa by De Sede, Circa 1970
Vintage DS-47 Leather Sofa by De Sede, Circa 1970

Vintage DS-47 Leather Sofa by De Sede, Circa 1970

Located in Nashville, TN

Vintage Swiss DS-47 Buffalo leather 2-seater sofa by De Sede, 1970s. The thick neck leather is 5mm

Category

Vintage 1970s European Loveseats

Materials

Leather

Mid-Century Modern Leather Lounge Sofa/Living Room Set/7, Switzerland, 1970s
Mid-Century Modern Leather Lounge Sofa/Living Room Set/7, Switzerland, 1970s

Mid-Century Modern Leather Lounge Sofa/Living Room Set/7, Switzerland, 1970s

By De Sede

Located in Almelo, NL

Mid-Century Modern sectional leather lounge sofa/living room set/7, Switzerland, 1970s Mid

Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Leather, Beech

DeSede DS-600 non-stop modular sofa, Circa 1970's
DeSede DS-600 non-stop modular sofa, Circa 1970's

DeSede DS-600 non-stop modular sofa, Circa 1970's

By De Sede

Located in LE PRÉ-SAINT-GERVAIS, FR

DS-600 Modular Sofa System 1970's Introduced in 1972, the DS-600 is an iconic modular seating

Category

Vintage 1970s French Modern Canapes

Materials

Leather, Acrylic

Mid-Century Three-Seat Leather Sofa in the Manner of Pierre Chapo
Mid-Century Three-Seat Leather Sofa in the Manner of Pierre Chapo

Mid-Century Three-Seat Leather Sofa in the Manner of Pierre Chapo

By Pierre Chapo, Ole Wanscher, De Sede

Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija

geometry. Each cushion is generously proportioned, recalling the work of Pierre Chapo and De Sede—designers

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Canapes

Materials

Leather, Teak

Erik Ole Jorgensen Danish Easy Chairs in Cognac Suede, Set of 2
Erik Ole Jorgensen Danish Easy Chairs in Cognac Suede, Set of 2

Erik Ole Jorgensen Danish Easy Chairs in Cognac Suede, Set of 2

By Bovirke, Erik Ole Jørgensen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

a De Sede DS-11 caramel leather sofa.   

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cut Steel

Italian Post Modern Swivel Lounge Chair
Italian Post Modern Swivel Lounge Chair

Italian Post Modern Swivel Lounge Chair

By Milo Baughman, Preview

Located in Los Angeles, CA

, De Sede DS-11 leather sofa and ottoman and Jorge Zalszupin patchwork rosewood credenza.   

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric

De Sede Leather Sofa Blue Two-Seater Couch
De Sede Leather Sofa Blue Two-Seater Couch

De Sede Leather Sofa Blue Two-Seater Couch

By De Sede

Located in Cologne, DE

We present to you a de Sede leather sofa blue two-seater couch. Product measurements in

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede Leather Sofa Blue Two-Seater Couch
De Sede Leather Sofa Blue Two-Seater Couch

De Sede Leather Sofa Blue Two-Seater Couch

By De Sede

Located in Cologne, DE

We present to you a De Sede leather sofa blue two-seater couch. Product measurements in

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede Leather Sofa Blue 2x Two-Seater Couch
De Sede Leather Sofa Blue 2x Two-Seater Couch

De Sede Leather Sofa Blue 2x Two-Seater Couch

By De Sede

Located in Cologne, DE

We present to you a De Sede leather sofa blue 2x two-seater couch. Product measurements in

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede Leather Sofa Beige Two-Seat Function Couch
De Sede Leather Sofa Beige Two-Seat Function Couch

De Sede Leather Sofa Beige Two-Seat Function Couch

By De Sede

Located in Cologne, DE

We present to you a de Sede leather sofa beige two-seat function couch.     Product

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede Leather Sofa Blue Corner Sofa Round Corner Couch
De Sede Leather Sofa Blue Corner Sofa Round Corner Couch

De Sede Leather Sofa Blue Corner Sofa Round Corner Couch

By De Sede

Located in Cologne, DE

We present to you a De Sede leather sofa blue corner sofa round corner couch. Product

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede Leather Sofa Black Two-Seater Couch Function Relaxation Function
De Sede Leather Sofa Black Two-Seater Couch Function Relaxation Function

De Sede Leather Sofa Black Two-Seater Couch Function Relaxation Function

By De Sede

Located in Cologne, DE

We present to you a De Sede leather sofa black two-seater couch function relaxation function

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede Leather Sofa
De Sede Leather Sofa

De Sede Leather Sofa

Unavailable|$18,000

De Sede Leather Sofa

Located in New York, NY

A dark brown leather sofa by DeSede with nice patina, rolled arms, six cushions with whipstich edge

Category

Mid-20th Century Sofas

De Sede DS44 Leather Sofa
De Sede DS44 Leather Sofa

De Sede DS44 Leather Sofa

Unavailable|$5,800

De Sede DS44 Leather Sofa

By De Sede

Located in Turners Falls, MA

De Sede DS44 two-seat sofa. Upholstered in thick buffalo brown leather. Two adjustable seat

Category

20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS44 Leather Sofa
De Sede DS44 Leather Sofa

De Sede DS44 Leather Sofa

Unavailable|$5,800

De Sede DS44 Leather Sofa

By De Sede

Located in Turners Falls, MA

De Sede DS44 two-seat sofa. Upholstered in thick buffalo tan/brown leather. Two adjustable seat

Category

20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede Two-Seater Leather Sofa Brown Couch
De Sede Two-Seater Leather Sofa Brown Couch

De Sede Two-Seater Leather Sofa Brown Couch

By De Sede

Located in Cologne, DE

We present to you a De Sede two-seater leather sofa brown couch. Product measurements in

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede 1980s Black Leather 3-Seat Sofa
De Sede 1980s Black Leather 3-Seat Sofa

De Sede 1980s Black Leather 3-Seat Sofa

By De Sede

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Black leather 3-seat sofa by De Sede with off white piping, in original leather. Swizterland, 1980s

Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede 1980s Black Leather 2-Seat Sofa
De Sede 1980s Black Leather 2-Seat Sofa

De Sede 1980s Black Leather 2-Seat Sofa

By De Sede

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Black leather 2-seat sofa by De Sede with off white piping, in original leather. Swizterland, 1980s

Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Pair of De Sede DS 47 Leather Sofa
Pair of De Sede DS 47 Leather Sofa

Pair of De Sede DS 47 Leather Sofa

Unavailable|$12,000 / set

Pair of De Sede DS 47 Leather Sofa

By De Sede

Located in Turners Falls, MA

Offered by OLIVER MODERN, Pair of De Sede DS 47 leather sofas, Switzerland, 1970. Made of high

Category

20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS 47 Leather Sofa Brown Three-Seater Couch
De Sede DS 47 Leather Sofa Brown Three-Seater Couch

De Sede DS 47 Leather Sofa Brown Three-Seater Couch

By De Sede

Located in Cologne, DE

We present to you a De Sede ds 47 leather sofa brown three-seater couch. Product measurements in

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede sofa, model DS47
De Sede sofa, model DS47

De Sede sofa, model DS47

Unavailable|$4,469 / item

De Sede sofa, model DS47

By De Sede

Located in GENDT, NL

Vintage design sofa by De Sede, model DS47, 2,5 seat. Seventies design, 1980s production. Rare

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Leather Vintage Sofa by De Sede, DS11
Leather Vintage Sofa by De Sede, DS11

Leather Vintage Sofa by De Sede, DS11

By De Sede

Located in Antwerp, BE

Very nice patchwork brown De Sede sectional leather sofa. Excellent condition. Eight elements that

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Post-Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather

Swiss Leather Sofa DS 2011 for De Sede
Swiss Leather Sofa DS 2011 for De Sede

Swiss Leather Sofa DS 2011 for De Sede

By De Sede

Located in Freiburg, DE

Genuine leather.

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Sofas

Materials

Leather

Designer De Sede DS164 Brown Leather Sofa Current Model
Designer De Sede DS164 Brown Leather Sofa Current Model

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

Category

2010s Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede Ds 70 Leather Sofa Black Three-Seater
De Sede Ds 70 Leather Sofa Black Three-Seater

De Sede Ds 70 Leather Sofa Black Three-Seater

By De Sede

Located in Cologne, DE

We present to you a de Sede ds 70 leather sofa black three-seater. Product measurements in

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

DS-2011 Bauhaus Leather Two-Seat Sofa by De Sede
DS-2011 Bauhaus Leather Two-Seat Sofa by De Sede

DS-2011 Bauhaus Leather Two-Seat Sofa by De Sede

By De Sede

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Two-seat sofa DS-2011/02 by De Sede. Aesthetics and functionality in a harmonious combination. An

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS 320 Leather Sofa Dark Blue Two-Seater Couch
De Sede DS 320 Leather Sofa Dark Blue Two-Seater Couch

De Sede DS 320 Leather Sofa Dark Blue Two-Seater Couch

By De Sede

Located in Cologne, DE

We present to you a De Sede DS 320 leather sofa dark blue two-seater couch. Product measurements

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede Ds 320 Leather Sofa Dark Blue Two-Seater Couch
De Sede Ds 320 Leather Sofa Dark Blue Two-Seater Couch

De Sede Ds 320 Leather Sofa Dark Blue Two-Seater Couch

By De Sede

Located in Cologne, DE

We present to you a de sede DS 320 leather sofa dark blue two-seater couch. Product measurements

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Vintage De Sede DS 84 Leather Sofa, Switzerland, 1970s
Vintage De Sede DS 84 Leather Sofa, Switzerland, 1970s

Vintage De Sede DS 84 Leather Sofa, Switzerland, 1970s

By De Sede

Located in Fen Drayton, Cambridgeshire

We are delighted to bring to you ultra rare vintage De Sede DS 84 leather sofa. Hand built in the

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

Vintage Swiss De Sede Patchwork Leather Sofa / Daybed, 1970s
Vintage Swiss De Sede Patchwork Leather Sofa / Daybed, 1970s

Vintage Swiss De Sede Patchwork Leather Sofa / Daybed, 1970s

By De Sede

Located in Fen Drayton, Cambridgeshire

We are delighted to bring to you an ultra rare vintage De Sede sofa bed. Handmade by De Sede

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

1970's Brown Leather DS47 Sofa by De Sede
1970's Brown Leather DS47 Sofa by De Sede

1970's Brown Leather DS47 Sofa by De Sede

By De Sede

Located in Melbourne, Victoria

design house, De Sede in 1975. This elegant design is characterised by huge swathes of 5mm thick bullhide

Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Vintage De Sede DS 84 Leather Sofas, Switzerland 1970s
Vintage De Sede DS 84 Leather Sofas, Switzerland 1970s

Vintage De Sede DS 84 Leather Sofas, Switzerland 1970s

By De Sede

Located in Fen Drayton, Cambridgeshire

We are delighted to bring to you an ultra rare pair of vintage De Sede DS 84 2-seat sofas. Hand

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

De Sede for Pace Collection Reclining Bull Leather Sofa
De Sede for Pace Collection Reclining Bull Leather Sofa

De Sede for Pace Collection Reclining Bull Leather Sofa

By De Sede

Located in New York, NY

Unique sofa made from thick bull leather with three pull-up headrests. All three seats recline

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS 11 Patchwork Vintage Leather Couch
De Sede DS 11 Patchwork Vintage Leather Couch

De Sede DS 11 Patchwork Vintage Leather Couch

By De Sede

Located in The Hague, NL

Very nice patchwork black De Sede sectional leather sofa. Rare to find in this excellent condition

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Post-Modern Sofas

De Sede DS-333 Large Two-Seat Sofa in Schiefer Leather by De Sede Design Team
De Sede DS-333 Large Two-Seat Sofa in Schiefer Leather by De Sede Design Team

De Sede DS-333 Large Two-Seat Sofa in Schiefer Leather by De Sede Design Team

By De Sede

Located in Brooklyn, NY

the slim, floor-free sofa frame. The outer shell surprises – in keeping with the De Sede philosophy

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Original 1960’s Leather 3 seater Sofa by De Sede
Original 1960’s Leather 3 seater Sofa by De Sede

Original 1960’s Leather 3 seater Sofa by De Sede

By De Sede

Located in London, GB

An original 1960’s leather 3 seater sofa by De Sede, Switzerland with trademark leather X stitch

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Sofas

Materials

Leather

DS-76 Convertible Leather Modern Sofa or Daybed by De Sede
DS-76 Convertible Leather Modern Sofa or Daybed by De Sede

DS-76 Convertible Leather Modern Sofa or Daybed by De Sede

By De Sede

Located in Brooklyn, NY

de Sede leather scent. Details: Standard configuration: Sofa elements at the connection sides

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS 460 Leather Sofa Black Three-Seater Relaxation Function Couch
De Sede DS 460 Leather Sofa Black Three-Seater Relaxation Function Couch

De Sede DS 460 Leather Sofa Black Three-Seater Relaxation Function Couch

By De Sede

Located in Cologne, DE

We present to you a de Sede DS 460 leather sofa black three-seater relaxation function couch

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS 460 Leather Sofa Black Two-Seater Relaxation Function Couch
De Sede DS 460 Leather Sofa Black Two-Seater Relaxation Function Couch

De Sede DS 460 Leather Sofa Black Two-Seater Relaxation Function Couch

By De Sede

Located in Cologne, DE

We present to you a de Sede DS 460 leather sofa black two-seater relaxation function couch

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede Ds 460 Leather Sofa Black Three-Seater Relaxation Function Couch
De Sede Ds 460 Leather Sofa Black Three-Seater Relaxation Function Couch

De Sede Ds 460 Leather Sofa Black Three-Seater Relaxation Function Couch

By De Sede

Located in Cologne, DE

We present to you a de Sede DS 460 leather sofa black three-seater relaxation function couch

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede Ds 70 Leather Sofa Blue Dark Blue Two-Seater Couch
De Sede Ds 70 Leather Sofa Blue Dark Blue Two-Seater Couch

De Sede Ds 70 Leather Sofa Blue Dark Blue Two-Seater Couch

By De Sede

Located in Cologne, DE

We present to you a De Sede ds 70 leather sofa blue dark blue two-seater couch. Product

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS 70 Leather Sofa Dark Green Green Three-Seat Couch
De Sede DS 70 Leather Sofa Dark Green Green Three-Seat Couch

De Sede DS 70 Leather Sofa Dark Green Green Three-Seat Couch

By De Sede

Located in Cologne, DE

We present to you a de Sede DS 70 leather sofa dark green green three-seater couch

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

de Sede DS-904 Sectional Sofa
de Sede DS-904 Sectional Sofa

de Sede DS-904 Sectional Sofa

By De Sede

Located in NIJMEGEN, NL

Spacious sofa with peerless seating comfort and a harmonious balance between seat, back and

Category

2010s Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

  • 1
  • ...
Get Updated with New Arrivals
Save "De Sede Leather Sofa", and we’ll notify you when there are new listings in this category.

De Sede Leather Sofa For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal de sede leather sofa for your home. Frequently made of animal skin, leather and wood, every de sede leather sofa was constructed with great care. There are 800 variations of the antique or vintage de sede leather sofa you’re looking for, while we also have 110 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the de sede leather sofa you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A de sede leather sofa made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — is very popular. De Sede, Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger and Ubald Klug each produced at least one beautiful de sede leather sofa that is worth considering.

How Much is a De Sede Leather Sofa?

The average selling price for a de sede leather sofa at 1stDibs is $7,870, while they’re typically $495 on the low end and $85,000 for the highest priced.

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.

Find authentic de Sede seating, tables and decorative objects today on 1stDibs.

Finding the Right Sofas for You

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.