Ds 88 Sofa by De Sede
By De Sede
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
He DS 88 sofa is a stylish and functional piece of furniture, upholstered in a soft natural nappa
2010s Swiss Sofas
Leather
Ds 88 Sofa by De Sede
By De Sede
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
He DS 88 sofa is a stylish and functional piece of furniture, upholstered in a soft natural nappa
Leather
$20,750
H 24 in W 126 in D 36 in
De Sede DS-88 Modular Patchwork Leather Sectional Sofa, Switzerland, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A DS-88 modular patchwork leather sectional sofa by De Sede, handcrafted in Switzerland in the
Leather
$18,994 / set
H 25.99 in W 36.62 in D 36.62 in
De Sede DS-88 Sectional Sofa in Cognac Brown Leather, Switzerland, 1970's
By De Sede
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
De Sede DS-88 Sofa. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail by renowned Swiss artisans, this
Leather, Foam, Wood
$21,131 / set
H 25.99 in W 36.23 in D 36.23 in
De Sede DS-88 Sectional Sofa Daybed in Cognac Tan Leather Switzerland, 1970's
By De Sede
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
– the De Sede DS-88 daybed sofa. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail by renowned Swiss artisans
Leather, Foam, Wood
$21,131 / set
H 25.99 in W 36.23 in D 36.23 in
De Sede DS-88 Sectional Daybed Sofa in Cognac Tan Leather Switzerland, 1970's
By De Sede
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
– the De Sede DS-88 daybed sofa. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail by renowned Swiss artisans
Leather, Foam, Wood
$53,421 / set
H 25.99 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
De Sede DS-88 Landscape Sectional Sofa in Cognac Tan Leather, Switzerland 1970's
By De Sede
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
living space with the epitome of luxury and comfort – the De Sede DS-88 Sofa. Crafted with meticulous
Leather
$19,587 / set
H 25.99 in W 36.62 in D 36.62 in
De Sede DS-88 Sectional Sofa in Cognac Tan Brown Leather, Switzerland, 1970's
By De Sede
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
and comfort – the De Sede DS-88 Sofa. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail by renowned Swiss
Leather, Foam, Wood
Unavailable
H 24.41 in W 151.58 in D 72.84 in
De Sede Sofa DS 88 with Patchwork Upholstery, Six-Elements
By De Sede
Located in Sint Oedenrode, NL
De Sede sofa with patchwork upholstery, model DS 88. Produced by the Swiss company De Sede. The
Leather
Unavailable
H 25.6 in W 124.02 in D 88.59 in
Vintage Brown Modular Patchwork Leather Sofa DS88, De Sede, 1970s, Switzerland
By De Sede
Located in Riga, Latvia
4 modules H 65 cm, H(seat) 40 cm, W 90 cm, D 90 cm. Each module consists of a square mat on a leather covered wooden base with back and a magazine pocket on it. 2 storage pieces w...
Leather
Unavailable
H 59.06 in W 70.87 in D 35.44 in
Midcentury Exclusive De Sede Swiss DS88 Patchwork Sofa Lounge of 4 Modules
By De Sede
Located in Ostend, BE
Iconic DS88 modular patchwork sofa restored in our signature vintage aniline leather. New quality
Leather
Unavailable
H 23.63 in W 70.87 in D 106.3 in
Midcentury Exclusive De Sede Swiss DS88 Patchwork Sofa Lounge of 5 Modules
By De Sede
Located in Ostend, BE
Iconic ds88 modular patchwork sofa restored in our signature vintage aniline leather. New quality
Leather
Excellent De Sede DS88 in Cognac Leather
By De Sede
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Very nice and good DS88 from the Swiss manufacturer De Sede. This set is shown in two different
Leather, Foam, Wood
De Sede ‘DS-88’ Modular Sofa in Brown Leather
Located in Vienna, AT
De Sede, 'DS-88' sectional sofa, leather, Switzerland, 1970s. This fine patchwork leather
Leather
Unavailable
H 23.63 in W 106.3 in D 35.44 in
Vintage De Sede DS88 Model 1970s Leather Patchwork 3-Seat
By De Sede
Located in Ostend, BE
Iconic De Sede DS88 modular patchwork sofa restored in our signature vintage aniline leather by our
Leather
Desede DS88 Patchwork Modular Sofa
By De Sede
Located in Ostend, BE
This modular lounge set from Swiss manufacturer De Sede was re-upholstered in our funky vintage
Leather, Foam
Unavailable
H 23.63 in W 106.3 in D 106.3 in
Vintage De Sede DS88 Landscape 1970s Patchwork 7 Modules Black Natural Leather
By De Sede
Located in Ostend, BE
Iconic ds88 modular patchwork sofa restored in our signature vintage aniline leather. New quality
Leather
Unavailable
H 23.63 in W 106.3 in D 106.3 in
Vintage De Sede DS88 Landscape 1970s Patchwork 7 Modules Cognac Natural Leather
By De Sede
Located in Ostend, BE
Iconic ds88 modular patchwork sofa restored in our signature vintage aniline leather. New quality
Leather
Unavailable
H 23.63 in W 106.3 in D 106.3 in
Vintage De Sede DS88 Landscape 1970s Patchwork 7 Modules Cognac Natural Leather
By De Sede
Located in Ostend, BE
Iconic ds88 modular patchwork sofa restored in our signature vintage aniline leather. New quality
Leather
Vintage De Sede DS88 Loveseat 1970s Patchwork
By De Sede
Located in Ostend, BE
Iconic DS88 modular patchwork sofa restored in our signature vintage aniline black leather. New
Leather
DS-88 Modular Patchwork Sofa for De Sede
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DS-88 eight piece modular black leather sofa for De Sede c.1970s, Switzerland. The modular
Leather
De Sede Ds-88 Patchwork Sectional Sofa, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in amstelveen, NL
De Sede DS 88 sectional sofa in patchwork brown leather. The sofa is in 5 sections, each with a
Leather
De Sede DS-88 Patchwork Leather Sectional Sofa, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in amstelveen, NL
De Sede, modular sectional couch, DS-88, brown, patchwork leather. Hand-built in the 1970s to
Leather
De Sede DS-88 Patchwork Leather Sofa, Switzerland, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Beautiful DS-88 patchwork leather sofa designed and manufactured by De Sede, Switzerland 1970s. The
Metal
Sold
H 25.99 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
Exceptional De Sede DS-88 Patchwork Sectional Sofa, Switzerland, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Exceptional model DS-88 'Landscape' sofa by De Sede in black leather. The set contains many
Leather
De Sede 'DS-88' Modular Sofa in Patinated Black Leather
By De Sede
Located in Sittard, LI
Large modular sofa produced by De Sede, Switzerland 1970s. De Sede is well known for its
Leather, Fabric, Formica, Wood
De Sede Ds 88 Patchwork Leather Brown Modular Sofa
By De Sede
Located in Antwerp, BE
Mid-Century Modern sectional sofa by De Sede Switzerland. The whole set consists of 13 pieces.
Leather
Sectional Patchwork Brown Leather De Sede DS 88 Sofa
By De Sede
Located in Antwerp, BE
De Sede modular sectional leather sofa in dark brown patch work leather. The sofa is in four
Leather
De Sede DS88 lounge sofa Switzerland 1970
By De Sede
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Fantastic leather stitched patchwork sofa model DS88 designed by De Sede team and manufactured by
Leather
Sold
H 27.56 in W 141.74 in D 70.87 in
De Sede DS-88 Cognac Patchwork Leather Sofa, Switzerland, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Beautiful DS-88 patchwork leather sofa designed and manufactured by De Sede, Switzerland 1970s. The
Metal
De Sede DS-88 Black Leather Patchwork Sectional Sofa, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in amstelveen, NL
De Sede DS88 sectional sofa in patchwork black aniline leather. The sofa is in 4 sections, each
Leather, Oak
Large De Sede 'DS-88' Modular Sofa in Patinated Brown Leather
By De Sede
Located in Sittard, LI
outstanding quality and durability. De Sede is also responsible for the iconic DS-600 snake sofa. This sofa is
Leather, Formica, Wood
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
De Sede DS-88 Sofa in Chocolate Brown Patchwork Leather, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Beautiful DS-88 patchwork leather sofa designed and manufactured by De Sede, Switzerland 1970s. The
Leather, Wood
De Sede DS-88 Sofa In Brown Patchwork Leather, Switzerland 1970s
By De Sede
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Fantastic DS-88 patchwork leather sofa designed and manufactured by De Sede, Switzerland 1970s
Metal
Sold
H 25.6 in W 106.3 in D 35.44 in
De Sede DS-88 Sofa In Cognac Patchwork Leather, Switzerland 1970s
By De Sede
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Fantastic DS-88 patchwork leather sofa designed and manufactured by De Sede, Switzerland 1970s
Metal
Sold
H 25.6 in W 159.45 in D 35.44 in
De Sede DS-88 Sofa In Cognac Patchwork Leather, Switzerland 1970s
By De Sede
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Fantastic DS-88 patchwork leather sofa designed and manufactured by De Sede, Switzerland 1970s
Leather
Sold
H 25.6 in W 106.3 in D 35.44 in
De Sede DS-88 Modular Sofa In Black Patchwork Leather, Switzerland 1970s
By De Sede
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Fantastic DS-88 patchwork leather sofa designed and manufactured by De Sede, Switzerland 1970s
Metal
Sold
H 25.6 in W 141.74 in L 25.6 in
Black Leather Sectional and Modular De Sede Switzerland Patchwork Sofa DS 88
By De Sede
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage De Sede black leather patchwork sectional sofa model DS 88. A Mid-Century Modern set
Leather, Foam, Wood
Sold
H 25.6 in W 125.99 in D 70.87 in
De Sede DS 88 Modular Sofa In Cognac Patchwork Leather, Switzerland 1970s
By De Sede
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Fantastic DS-88 patchwork leather sofa designed and manufactured by De Sede, Switzerland 1970s
Metal
Sold
H 25.6 in W 106.3 in D 35.44 in
De Sede DS 88 Modular Sofa In Brown Patchwork Leather, Switzerland 1970s
By De Sede
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Fantastic DS-88 dark brown patchwork leather sofa designed and manufactured by De Sede, Switzerland
Metal
Sold
H 25.6 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
De Sede DS-88 Patchwork Modular Sofa in Dark Brown, Switzerland 1970s
By De Sede
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Beautiful DS-88 patchwork aniline leather sofa designed and manufactured by De Sede, Switzerland
Leather, Wood
Sold
H 25.6 in W 106.3 in D 35.44 in
De Sede DS 88 Modular Sofa In Black Patchwork Leather, Switzerland 1970s
By De Sede
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Fantastic DS-88 patchwork leather sofa designed and manufactured by De Sede, Switzerland 1970s. An
Metal
De Sede DS88 Leather Patchwork Sofa, Switzerland 1970
By De Sede
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Fantastic leather patchwork sofa designed by De Sede team, Switzerland 1970. This camel leather
Formica, Leather
Sold
H 25.99 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
De Sede DS-88 Sectional Sofa in Black Patchwork Leather, Switzerland, 1970's
By De Sede
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
epitome of luxury and comfort – the De Sede DS-88 Sofa. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail by
Leather
De Sede DS88 Modular Brown-Cognac Leather Patchwork Sofa
By De Sede
Located in Antwerp, BE
DS 88 sectional sofa in patchwork brown-cognac leather. Hand built in the 1970s to incredibly
Leather
De Sede DS88 Modular Brown-Cognac Leather Patchwork Sofa
By De Sede
Located in Antwerp, BE
DS 88 sectional sofa in patchwork brown-cognac leather. Hand built in the 1970s to incredibly
Leather
De Sede DS88 Modular Brown-Cognac Leather Patchwork Sofa
By De Sede
Located in Antwerp, BE
DS 88 sectional sofa in patchwork brown-cognac leather. Hand built in the 1970s to incredibly
Leather
Sold
H 25.6 in W 141.74 in D 70.87 in
De Sede DS-88 Modular Sofa In Dark brown Patchwork Leather, Switzerland 1970s
By De Sede
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Fantastic DS-88 patchwork leather sofa designed and manufactured by De Sede, Switzerland 1970s
Metal
De Sede DS88 Modular Brown-Cognac Leather Patchwork Sofa
By De Sede
Located in Antwerp, BE
DS 88 sectional sofa in patchwork brown-cognac leather. Hand built in the 1970s to incredibly
Leather
De Sede DS88 Modular Brown-Cognac Leather Patchwork Sofa
By De Sede
Located in Antwerp, BE
DS 88 sectional sofa in patchwork brown-cognac leather. Hand built in the 1970s to incredibly
Leather
Sold
H 25.99 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
De Sede DS-88 Sectional Sofa in Cognac Brown Tan Leather, Switzerland, 1970's
By De Sede
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
and comfort – the De Sede DS-88 Sofa. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail by renowned Swiss
Leather
Sold
H 25.99 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
De Sede DS88 Sectional Patchwork Sofa in Tan Leather, Switzerland
By De Sede
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Six element DS88 patchwork sofa by De Sede. The sofa has six sections that can be set-up in
Leather
De Sede 'DS88' Modular Sofa in Brown Leather, Switzerland 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Swiss, De Sede manufactured DS88 modular patchwork sofa in chocolate brown leather. Consists of two
Leather
De Sede DS88 Element Sofa Set 1970 / 5 elements in dark brown
By De Sede
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Amazing large 5 element sofa by De Sede, know for its supreme quality leather and comfort seating
Sold
H 23.6 in W 212.4 in D 35.4 in
DS88 Modular Brown-Cognac Leather Patchwork Sofa for De Sede, Switzerland
By De Sede
Located in Almelo, NL
We are delighted to bring to you an original and extremely desirable De Sede DS 88 sectional sofa
Leather
Sold
H 25.99 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
De Sede DS88 Sectional Patchwork Sofa in Black Leather, Switzerland, circa 1970
By De Sede
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Six element DS88 patchwork sofa by De Sede. The sofa has six sections that can be set-up in
Leather
Sold
H 25.6 in W 35.44 in L 25.6 in
De Sede DS88 Patchwork Lounge Chair in New Tan Leather, Switzerland
By De Sede
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Ds-88 patchwork lounge element chair by De Sede in new full aniline leather, Switzerland. Also
Leather
Sectional Patchwork Couch by De Sede Switzerland
By De Sede
Located in Antwerp, BE
De Sede DS 88 sectional sofa in patchwork brown leather. The sofa is in four sections with a base
Leather
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
H 25.6 in W 177.17 in L 25.6 in
Mid-Century Modern De Sede Modular and Sectional Patchwork Sofa in Black Leather
By De Sede
Located in Antwerp, BE
De Sede DS 88 modular couch, sectional sofa, black leather, Switzerland 1970s The sofa is in
Leather, Foam, Wood
Sold
H 25.99 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
Stunning vintage DS-88 sofa in black leather by Team De Sede for De Sede Swiss
By De Sede
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
A stunning and highly versatile DS-88 modular sofa, beautifully aged with a rich patina that
Leather
De Sede DS88 Modular Sofa in Brown Patchwork Leather, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Aartselaar, BE
De Sede, 'DS-88' sectional sofa, leather, Switzerland, the 1970s. This is the ultimate 70s
Leather
DS 88 brown leather patch work sofa for Desede Switzerland 1970
By De Sede
Located in Boom, Vlaams Gewest
Very nice chocolat colored modular sofa by De Sede 1970 Switzerland. 5 Modular pieces with 4
Leather
De Sede DS88 Cognac Leather Sofa for De Sede
By De Sede
Located in Waalwijk, NL
De Sede, sofa, DS 88, cognac patinated leather, Switzerland, 1970s. This comfortable leather
Leather
$82,000 / set
H 26.78 in W 35.44 in D 61.03 in
Ubald Klug DS-1025 "Terrazza" Sofa for De Sede, Brown Leather, 1974, Set of 4
By Ubald Klug, De Sede
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Ubald Klug DS-1025 "Terrazza" sofas for De Sede, brown leather, Switzerland, 1974, set of four. Ubald Klug designed this rare modular DS-1025 "Terrazza" sofa as a real living landsc...
Leather
Space Age Sofa in White Wood and Aubergine Leather, USA circa 1970
By William Andrus
Located in View Park, CA
A modernist space age sofa after William Andrus, circa 1970. Painted white wood shell with aubergine hued leather, which appears slightly espresso in darker light. Significantly dis...
Leather, Wood
$5,698 / set
H 29.14 in W 23.63 in D 15.75 in
Set of Four Mid Century Glossy Mint Green Cado Chairs, Steen Østergaard, 1974
By Ostergaard Steen
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Polish production chairs from Plastics Factory 'Krywald' in Knurow have embossed signatures. They come from the 1970s. The author of this project is the Danish architect Steen Østerg...
Plastic
$13,200Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 28 in W 164 in D 86 in
Wonderful Milo Baughman Circular Sofa Sectional Plinth
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Wonderful Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin circular 2 piece sofa. Of course this will need to be reupholstered but who wants 60 year old fabric anyway! We imagine this done in an ul...
Upholstery, Walnut
Pillow Chair by Ash - Mint Velvet
By ASH NYC
Located in New York, NY
The Ash Pillow Chair, everyone’s favorite companion reimagined in a new textile in four luscious colorways. A comfortable, custom-woven, fully upholstered velvet throne dreamed in an...
Velvet
Geometric Mid Century Open Bookcase
Located in Westwood, NJ
Finished in Batavia Black with a Sandbar finish interior, this bookcase showcases rhythmic, crescent-shaped oval cut-outs that form an architectural silhouette—an homage to the sculp...
Wood
Pink Marble Pedestal Cone Side Table
By Kiwano Concept
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Introduce monumental elegance and a grounded detail to your interior with the stunning pink marble CONE side table. The sculptural geometric shape of this contemporary design piece ...
Marble
$7,122 / set
H 31.11 in W 43.31 in D 40.56 in
Italian Mid-Century Natural Leather Space Age Armchairs, 1970s
Located in Traversetolo, IT
A stunning pair of armchairs made in Italy in the 1970s. The seat is very comfortable and supportive. The pads are still original and in very good condition. Original natural leather...
Metal
$26,710 / set
H 6.7 in W 37.41 in D 37.41 in
Mah Jong sofa in ‘Kenzo Takada’ fabric by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois France
By Roche Bobois
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Very nice Mah Jong modular sofa with the original and colorfull ‘Kenzo Takada’ fabric! Designed by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois France. In the 1970s Hans Hopfer created the Mah Jong...
Fabric
$11,700 / set
H 26.58 in W 81.89 in D 87.41 in
Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau 'Losange' King Bed in Red Leather
By Luigi Massoni, Poltrona Frau
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau, double king bed model 'Losange', leather, Italy, 1972 A classic king bed designed by Luigi Massoni in 1972. This bed is upholstered in a beautifully...
Leather
$12,200 / item
H 43.31 in W 17.72 in D 35.44 in
Contemporary Mexican Design Handcrafted Wood Cabinet Carmen, Mirror
By Comité de Proyectos
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Carmen is a bartender, a storage cabinet with a functional design. Inside, it has a pair of drawers for storing objects, space for bottles, compartments for glasses and a cup holder...
Steel
$1,780 / item
H 32.29 in W 18.12 in D 9.06 in
Murano Art Glass and Brass Pink Color Wall Light and Sconces, 2020
Located in Roma, Lazio
This charming wall lamp is entirely handmade in Murano. Each single leaf is handcrafted in high quality Murano blown glass; that's why each leaf is slightly different from the other....
Brass
Pair of Delord & Garrault Floor to Ceiling Lamps
By Garrault-Delord
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Pair of rare "Sol au plafond" (floor to ceiling) lamps, made of different section of metal tubes holding an enlightnen plexi globe. Adjustable height both at the top and bottom thank...
Metal, Chrome
$1,250
H 13.25 in W 11 in D 1.25 in
French 1900s Hand Carved Tramp Art Mirror with Raised Diamond Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French rectangular Tramp Art hand carved wooden mirror from the early 20th century, with raised diamond motifs and X patterns. Created in France during the Turn of the Century whic...
Mirror, Wood
$166,199
H 110.24 in W 127.56 in D 127.56 in
1 BANGA space age micro architecture prefab house bungalow by Carlo Zappa, 1971
By Carlo Zappa
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
here we offer one of 2 bangas, with black interior. the second one with light grey interior is offered in another listing. a banga shows ways in which we could live more sustainably...
Fiberglass
$24,500 / set
H 28 in W 120 in D 37 in
De Sede, Mid-Century Modern, DS-600 Non Stop Sectional Sofa, Green Fabric
By De Sede
Located in Stamford, CT
De Sede, Mid-Century Modern, DS-600 Non Stop Sectional Sofa, Green Fabric Vintage 'Non-Stop' DS 600 sofa designed by Ueli Berger, Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Klaus Vogt...
Fabric, 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.
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.