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De Sede Sofa Ds102

DS-102 Sofa by De Sede
DS-102 Sofa by De Sede

DS-102 Sofa by De Sede

$22,409 / item

H 30.32 in W 92.52 in D 35.44 in

DS-102 Sofa by De Sede

By De Sede

Located in Geneve, CH

DS-102 sofa by De Sede The cushions are optional, please contact us. Dimensions: D 90 x W 235 x H

Category

2010s Swiss Modern Sofas

Materials

Aluminum

De Sede Reupholstered DS-102 Shell Sofa
De Sede Reupholstered DS-102 Shell Sofa

De Sede Reupholstered DS-102 Shell Sofa

$15,196

H 29.93 in W 95.28 in D 52.76 in

De Sede Reupholstered DS-102 Shell Sofa

By De Sede, Mathias Hoffmann

Located in Basildon, London

Introducing the DS-102 Shell Sofa by De Sede - a work of art of design and craftsmanship. Expertly

Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Foam

De Sede DS-102 Sofa in White Leather Upholstery by Mathias Hoffmann
De Sede DS-102 Sofa in White Leather Upholstery by Mathias Hoffmann

De Sede DS-102 Sofa in White Leather Upholstery by Mathias Hoffmann

$17,286 / item

H 30.32 in W 92.52 in D 53.15 in

De Sede DS-102 Sofa in White Leather Upholstery by Mathias Hoffmann

By De Sede, Mathias Hoffmann

Located in Brooklyn, NY

extending to the left or right at the owner’s option, the DS-102 series conveys modern generosity and

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-102 Sofa in Taupe Leather Upholstery by Mathias Hoffmann
De Sede DS-102 Sofa in Taupe Leather Upholstery by Mathias Hoffmann

De Sede DS-102 Sofa in Taupe Leather Upholstery by Mathias Hoffmann

$18,223Sale Price / item|15% Off

H 30.32 in W 92.13 in D 52.76 in

De Sede DS-102 Sofa in Taupe Leather Upholstery by Mathias Hoffmann

By De Sede, Mathias Hoffmann

Located in Brooklyn, NY

extending to the left or right at the owner’s option, the DS-102 series conveys modern generosity and

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-102 Sofa in Espresso Leather Upholstery by Mathias Hoffmann
De Sede DS-102 Sofa in Espresso Leather Upholstery by Mathias Hoffmann

De Sede DS-102 Sofa in Espresso Leather Upholstery by Mathias Hoffmann

$15,495Sale Price / item|10% Off

H 30.32 in W 92.52 in D 53.15 in

De Sede DS-102 Sofa in Espresso Leather Upholstery by Mathias Hoffmann

By De Sede, Mathias Hoffmann

Located in Brooklyn, NY

extending to the left or right at the owner’s option, the DS-102 series conveys modern generosity and

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

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H 30.32 in W 92.52 in D 53.15 in

de Sede DS-102 sofa

By De Sede, Mathias Hoffmann

Located in NIJMEGEN, NL

The sofa is in very neat condition. Rarely sat on. Undamaged. Including 2 leather cushions from De

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-102 Sofa by Mathias Hoffmann
De Sede DS-102 Sofa by Mathias Hoffmann

De Sede DS-102 Sofa by Mathias Hoffmann

Unavailable

H 30.32 in W 92.52 in D 53.15 in

De Sede DS-102 Sofa by Mathias Hoffmann

By De Sede, Mathias Hoffmann

Located in NIJMEGEN, NL

. Including 2 leather cushions from De Sede Color: dark gray Information about the Sede This special design

Category

2010s Swiss Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-102 Sofa in Taupe Upholstery by Mathias Hoffmann
De Sede DS-102 Sofa in Taupe Upholstery by Mathias Hoffmann

De Sede DS-102 Sofa in Taupe Upholstery by Mathias Hoffmann

Unavailable

H 30.32 in W 78.75 in D 36.62 in

De Sede DS-102 Sofa in Taupe Upholstery by Mathias Hoffmann

By De Sede, Mathias Hoffmann

Located in Brooklyn, NY

extending to the left or right at the owner’s option, the DS-102 series conveys modern generosity and

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-102 Sofa in Espresso Upholstery by Mathias Hoffmann
De Sede DS-102 Sofa in Espresso Upholstery by Mathias Hoffmann

De Sede DS-102 Sofa in Espresso Upholstery by Mathias Hoffmann

Unavailable

H 30.32 in W 92.52 in D 53.15 in

De Sede DS-102 Sofa in Espresso Upholstery by Mathias Hoffmann

By De Sede, Mathias Hoffmann

Located in Brooklyn, NY

extending to the left or right at the owner’s option, the DS-102 series conveys modern generosity and

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede Ds-102 Sofa by Mathias Hoffmann, Cream White Leather Lacing
De Sede Ds-102 Sofa by Mathias Hoffmann, Cream White Leather Lacing

De Sede Ds-102 Sofa by Mathias Hoffmann, Cream White Leather Lacing

By De Sede, Mathias Hoffmann

Located in L'Isle sur la Sorgue, FR

From the famous manufacture DE SEDE. This sofa designed by Mathias Hoffmann is in very good

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

De Sede DS-102 Sofa Leather Red Three-Seat Couch by Matthias Hoffmann
De Sede DS-102 Sofa Leather Red Three-Seat Couch by Matthias Hoffmann

De Sede DS-102 Sofa Leather Red Three-Seat Couch by Matthias Hoffmann

By De Sede, Mathias Hoffmann

Located in Berlin, DE

This comfortable lounge sofa is designed and made by De Sede, Switzerland in the 1980. The model

Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-102 Leather Sofa by Matthias Hoffman
De Sede DS-102 Leather Sofa by Matthias Hoffman

De Sede DS-102 Leather Sofa by Matthias Hoffman

By Mathias Hoffmann

Located in Oakville, CA

Design care of Matthias Hoffman for Swiss, De Sede. Thick navy top grain leather upholstery has

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede Ds 102 Two-Seater Sofa in Sand Upholstery by Mathias Hoffmann
De Sede Ds 102 Two-Seater Sofa in Sand Upholstery by Mathias Hoffmann

De Sede Ds 102 Two-Seater Sofa in Sand Upholstery by Mathias Hoffmann

By De Sede

Located in Munster, NRW

The three-seater from de Sede is upholstered in sand-colored smooth leather and stands on flared

Category

20th Century Swiss Post-Modern Loveseats

Materials

Aluminum

De Sede Ds 102 Two-Seater Sofa in Sand Upholstery by Mathias Hoffmann
De Sede Ds 102 Two-Seater Sofa in Sand Upholstery by Mathias Hoffmann

De Sede Ds 102 Two-Seater Sofa in Sand Upholstery by Mathias Hoffmann

By De Sede

Located in Munster, NRW

The two-seater from de Sede is upholstered in sand-colored smooth leather and stands on flared

Category

2010s Swiss Post-Modern Loveseats

Materials

Aluminum

De Sede By Mathias Hoffman DS-102 Leather Pony Hide Three Seater Curved Sofa
De Sede By Mathias Hoffman DS-102 Leather Pony Hide Three Seater Curved Sofa

De Sede By Mathias Hoffman DS-102 Leather Pony Hide Three Seater Curved Sofa

By De Sede, Mathias Hoffmann

Located in Basildon, London

Designed by Mathias Hoffman for De Sede, the De Sede DS-102 is a three seater sofa featuring a

Category

2010s Swiss Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede Ds 102 Leather Sofa Grey Three-Seat Couch
De Sede Ds 102 Leather Sofa Grey Three-Seat Couch

De Sede Ds 102 Leather Sofa Grey Three-Seat Couch

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H 34.65 in W 86.62 in D 39.38 in

De Sede Ds 102 Leather Sofa Grey Three-Seat Couch

By De Sede

Located in Cologne, DE

this page in the shipping section. We bring to you an de Sede DS 102 leather sofa grey three-Seat

Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS 102 Leather Sofa Gray Two-Seat Couch
De Sede DS 102 Leather Sofa Gray Two-Seat Couch

De Sede DS 102 Leather Sofa Gray Two-Seat Couch

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H 29.53 in W 88.98 in D 37.01 in

De Sede DS 102 Leather Sofa Gray Two-Seat Couch

By De Sede

Located in Cologne, DE

We bring to you a De Sede DS 102 leather sofa gray two-seat couch.   Product measurements in

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede Ds 102 Designer Leather Sofa Blue Three-Seat Couch
De Sede Ds 102 Designer Leather Sofa Blue Three-Seat Couch

De Sede Ds 102 Designer Leather Sofa Blue Three-Seat Couch

By De Sede

Located in Cologne, DE

We bring to you a De Sede Ds 102 designer leather sofa blue blue-seat couch.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede Ds 102 Designer Leather Sofa Red Two-Seat Couch
De Sede Ds 102 Designer Leather Sofa Red Two-Seat Couch

De Sede Ds 102 Designer Leather Sofa Red Two-Seat Couch

By De Sede

Located in Cologne, DE

We bring to you a De Sede Ds 102 designer leather sofa red two-seat couch.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS 102 Leather Sofa Red Wine Red Three-Seat Couch
De Sede DS 102 Leather Sofa Red Wine Red Three-Seat Couch

De Sede DS 102 Leather Sofa Red Wine Red Three-Seat Couch

By De Sede

Located in Cologne, DE

We bring to you a De Sede DS 102 leather sofa red wine red three-seat couch.   Product

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS 102 Designer Leather Sofa Brown Three-Seat Couch with Footstool
De Sede DS 102 Designer Leather Sofa Brown Three-Seat Couch with Footstool

De Sede DS 102 Designer Leather Sofa Brown Three-Seat Couch with Footstool

By De Sede

Located in Cologne, DE

De Sede DS 102 designer leather sofa brown three-seat couch with footstool.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede Ds 102 Designer Sofa Leather Orange Brown Two-seat Couch Modern
De Sede Ds 102 Designer Sofa Leather Orange Brown Two-seat Couch Modern

De Sede Ds 102 Designer Sofa Leather Orange Brown Two-seat Couch Modern

By De Sede

Located in Cologne, DE

Orange brown colored original De Sede DS 102 designer leather sofa in a minimalistic and modern

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Sofas

Materials

Leather

de Sede DS-102 Designer Sofa Leather Black Three-Seat Couch Matthias Hoffmann
de Sede DS-102 Designer Sofa Leather Black Three-Seat Couch Matthias Hoffmann

de Sede DS-102 Designer Sofa Leather Black Three-Seat Couch Matthias Hoffmann

By De Sede, Mathias Hoffmann

Located in Cologne, DE

Black colored original De Sede DS 102 designer leather sofa in a minimalistic and modern design

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Sofas

Materials

Leather

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De Sede Sofa Ds102 For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the de sede sofa ds102 you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each de sede sofa ds102 for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using animal skin and leather. If you’re shopping for a de sede sofa ds102, we have 1 options in-stock, while there are 3 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect de sede sofa ds102 — 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 sofa ds102, those designed in Modern and Mid-Century Modern styles are of considerable interest.

How Much is a De Sede Sofa Ds102?

The average selling price for a de sede sofa ds102 at 1stDibs is $3,577, while they’re typically $3,237 on the low end and $12,123 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.

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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.