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De Sede Sofa DS 600
By De Sede
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
De Sede Sofa DS 600 in leather
Category

20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Antler, Leather

De Sede Sofa DS 600
De Sede Sofa DS 600
H 29.14 in W 188.98 in D 39.38 in
DS-600 Brown Leather Twenty Element Sofa by DeSede
By Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
The De Sede DS-600 sofa, also known as the "Nonstop" sofa, is an iconic piece of modular furniture
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

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
Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Felt

De Sede DS 600 Sofa in Black Leather Vintage
By De Sede, Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger
Located in Highland, IN
by Stendig, the DS 600 organic sofa is a brilliant and versatile design. Often called the "Non-stop
Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

De Sede DS 600 'Snake' Seating Landscape with 80 Elements in Nappa Leather
By Ueli Berger, De Sede
Located in Tilburg, NL
De Sede DS 600 'Snake' Sectional Sofa - Seating Landscape with 80 Elements in High Quality Full
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

Sofa DS-600 by Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, De Sede, 1972, Switzerland
By Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger
Located in Dallas, TX
Custom ordered sofa DS-600 designed by Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Ueli Berger, and Heinz Ulrich, De
Category

20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Velvet

De Sede DS-600 “Non-stop” Shape Modular Sofa Adjustable Elements
By De Sede, Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Launched in 1972, DS-600 is an indestructible, variable modular system of upholstered furniture
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-600 “Non-stop” Shape Modular Sofa Adjustable Elements
By Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Launched in 1972, DS-600 is an indestructible, variable modular system of upholstered furniture
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-600 “Non- Stop” Sofa (16 segments)
By Ueli Berger, Klaus Vogt, Heinz Ulrich, De Sede, Eleonore Peduzzi Riva
Located in Renens, CH
De Sede DS-600 “Non-Stop” or “Tatzelworm” modular sofa model in red leather. This large modular
Category

Early 2000s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

De Sede DS-600 “Non- Stop” Sofa (16 segments)
De Sede DS-600 “Non- Stop” Sofa (16 segments)
H 29.14 in W 157.49 in D 39.38 in
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
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

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
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

De Sede DS 600 'Snake' Sectional Sofa 40 Elements in Full-grain Nappa Leather
By Ueli Berger, De Sede
Located in Tilburg, NL
De Sede DS 600 'Snake' Sectional Sofa with 40 Elements in High Quality Full-grain Nappa Leather
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

De Sede, Mid-Century Modern, DS-600 Sectional Sofa, Leather, Felt, 2024
By De Sede
Located in Stamford, CT
De Sede, Mid-Century Modern, Non-Stop DS-600, Modular Sectional Sofa, Off-White Leather, Felt, 2024
Category

2010s Swedish Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

De Sede Ds-600 "Non Stop" Snake Shaped Modular Sofa, 1980's
By Ueli Berger, Eleonore Peduzzi Riva, De Sede, Heinz Ulrich
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
A fabulous De Sede leather DS 600 "Non Stop" or snake shaped sofa. The DS 600 was designed in
Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

DeSede DS-600 “Non-stop” Modular Sofa in Espresso Leather & Adjustable Elements
By De Sede, Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Launched in 1972, DS-600 is an indestructible, variable modular system of upholstered furniture
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-600 “Non-stop” Shape Modular Sofa in Adjustable Elements
By Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Launched in 1972, DS-600 is an indestructible, variable modular system of upholstered furniture
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-600 Nonstop Snake Shaped Modular Sofa in Black Leather
By De Sede, Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Launched in 1972, DS-600 is an indestructible, variable modular system of upholstered furniture
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-600 “Non-stop” Shaped Modular Sofa in Adjustable Elements
By Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Launched in 1972, DS-600 is an indestructible, variable modular system of upholstered furniture
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-600 “Non-stop” Shaped Modular Sofa in Adjustable Elements
By Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Launched in 1972, DS-600 is an indestructible, variable modular system of upholstered furniture
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-600 “Non-stop” Shape Modular Sofa in Adjustable Elements
By De Sede, Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Launched in 1972, DS-600 is an indestructible, variable modular system of upholstered furniture
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-600 Nonstop Snake Shaped Modular Sofa in Black Leather
By De Sede, Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Launched in 1972, DS-600 is an indestructible, variable modular system of upholstered furniture
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-600 “Non-stop” Shape Modular Sofa in Adjustable Elements
By De Sede, Gordon Guillaumier
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Launched in 1972, DS-600 is an indestructible, variable modular system of upholstered furniture
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-600 Nonstop Snake Shaped Modular Sofa in Black Leather
By Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Launched in 1972, DS-600 is an indestructible, variable modular system of upholstered furniture
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather

DeSede DS-600 “Non-stop” Modular Sofa in Espresso Leather & Adjustable Elements
By Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Launched in 1972, DS-600 is an indestructible, variable modular system of upholstered furniture
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather

DeSede DS-600 “Non-stop” Modular Sofa in Espresso Leather & Adjustable Elements
By Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Launched in 1972, DS-600 is an indestructible, variable modular system of upholstered furniture
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-600 “Non-stop” Shaped Modular Sofa in Adjustable Elements
By De Sede, Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Launched in 1972, DS-600 is an indestructible, variable modular system of upholstered furniture
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede, ‘Snake’ DS-600 sectional sofa in 27 elements, Full brown leather.
By Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger, De Sede
Located in Almelo, NL
De Sede, ‘Snake’ DS-600 sectional sofa in twenty-seven elements, Full brown leather, fabric
Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather

A 20th Century Swiss Leather De Sede Ds-600 "Caterpillar" Sofa
By De Sede
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A stunning cream leather de Sede DS-600 segmented “caterpillar“ sofa, mid to late 20th century
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Other Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-600 “Non-stop” Modular Sofa in Blue with Adjustable Elements
By De Sede, Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Launched in 1972, DS-600 is an indestructible, variable modular system of upholstered furniture
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Fabric

De Sede DS-600 “Non-stop” Modular Sofa in Blue with Adjustable Elements
By De Sede, Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Launched in 1972, DS-600 is an indestructible, variable modular system of upholstered furniture
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

De Sede DS-600 “Non-stop” Modular Sofa in Blue with Adjustable Elements
By Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Launched in 1972, DS-600 is an indestructible, variable modular system of upholstered furniture
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Fabric

De Sede Ds-600 "Non Stop" Snake Shaped Modular Sofa in Full Black Leather
By Eleonore Peduzzi Riva, Ueli Berger, De Sede, Heinz Ulrich
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
A fabulous De Sede full leather DS 600 "Non Stop" or snake shaped sofa. The DS 600 was designed
Category

Early 2000s Swiss Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-600 “Non-stop” Modular Sofa in Cuoio Leather and Adjustable Elements
By Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Launched in 1972, DS-600 is an indestructible, variable modular system of upholstered furniture
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-600 “Non-stop” Modular Sofa in Cuoio Leather and Adjustable Elements
By Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Launched in 1972, DS-600 is an indestructible, variable modular system of upholstered furniture
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-600 “Non-stop” Shape Modular Sofa in Brown with Adjustable Elements
By Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Launched in 1972, DS-600 is an indestructible, variable modular system of upholstered furniture
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-600 “Non-stop” Modular Sofa in Cuoio Leather and Adjustable Elements
By Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Launched in 1972, DS-600 is an indestructible, variable modular system of upholstered furniture
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Sofa in Leather Non Stop "Ds 600" for De Sede, Switzerland 1970s.
By Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger
Located in Lot/Drogenbos, BE
, Klaus Vogt. Producer - De Sede. Model - DS 600. Production period - 1970s Measures - Width 390 cm x
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Sofas

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Wood

De Sede DS-600 “Non-stop” Shape Modular Sofa in Brown with Adjustable Elements
By De Sede, Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Launched in 1972, DS-600 is an indestructible, variable modular system of upholstered furniture
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-600 “Non-stop” Shape Modular Sofa in Brown with Adjustable Elements
By Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Launched in 1972, DS-600 is an indestructible, variable modular system of upholstered furniture
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-600 'Snake' Sectional Sofa in Patinated Brown Leather by Ueli Berger.
By Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger, De Sede
Located in Almelo, NL
De Sede DS-600 'Snake' Sectional Sofa in Patinated Brown Leather by Ueli Berger, Switzerland 1972
Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather, Felt

De Sede DS-600 'Snake' Sectional Sofa in Patinated Brown Leather
By Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger, Klaus Vogt, De Sede
Located in Waalwijk, NL
De Sede, ‘Snake’ DS-600, leather, felt, Switzerland, 1972. A design by Ueli Berger, Elenora
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather, Felt

De Sede DS-600 Stool in Black Leather by U. Berger, E. Peduzzi Riva, H. Ulrich
By De Sede, Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Launched in 1972, DS-600 is an indestructible, variable modular system of upholstered furniture
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Stools

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-600 Stool in Black Leather by U. Berger, E. Peduzzi Riva, H. Ulrich
By De Sede, Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Launched in 1972, DS-600 is an indestructible, variable modular system of upholstered furniture
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Stools

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-600 “Non-Stop” Sofa in Brown Leather, Switzerland, 1960
By Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger, De Sede
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An impressive DS-600 “Non-Stop” modular sectional sofa, designed by Heinz Ulrich, Ueli Berger and
Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Fabric

De Sede DS-600 ''Non Stop'' Sectional Sofa, 1970s Early Model, Set of 14
By Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger, De Sede
Located in Zagreb, HR
The iconic De Sede DS-600 modular sofa, also known as 'Snake', 'Caterpillar' or 'Non-Stop'. This
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Metal

De Sede DS-600 Stool in Black Leather by U. Berger, E. Peduzzi Riva, H. Ulrich
By Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Launched in 1972, DS-600 is an indestructible, variable modular system of upholstered furniture
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Stools

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-600 Non Stop Modular Blue Velvet Sofa 38 Elements
By Ueli Berger, De Sede
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Monumental bespoke De Sede DS 600 Non-Stop snake sofa featuring a dramatic indigo blue velvet
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Metal

De Sede DS-600 SNAKE OUTDOOR Sofa by U.Berger, E.Peduzzi-Riva, H.Ulrich, K.Vogt
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
elegant with the DS-600 Tatzelwurm and the DS-1025 Terrazza − the seating furniture that has characterized
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Sofas

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage De Sede DS-600 Snake Sofa with Eleven Elements in Brown Leather, 1970s
By Eleonore Peduzzi Riva, Ueli Berger, De Sede, Klaus Vogt, Heinz Ulrich
Located in San Francisco, CA
A 1970s nine-foot-long eleven-element de Sede DS-600 Snake sofa in original light brown leather
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

DS600 Modular Non Stop Sofa by Ueli Berger for De Sede, Switzerland, 1972
By Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger, De Sede
Located in Melbourne, VIC
The DS-600, also known as the "Non Stop" sofa, is a modular piece designed in 1972 by Ueli Berger
Category

20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Suede

De Sede DS600 Dark Chocolate Brown Leather 23 Piece Non-Stop Snake Sofa, 1960's
By De Sede, Ueli Berger
Located in Culver City, CA
Available right now we have a De Sede Nonstop DS-600 Sofa—an absolute designer’s dream and a true
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede Ds-602 Modular Sofa in Fabric Seat and Back Upholstery
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
world-famous DS-600 “Tatzelwurm” was put down on paper with compasses, stencils and creative drawings, a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

De Sede Ds-602 Modular Sofa in Fabric Seat and Back Upholstery
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
world-famous DS-600 “Tatzelwurm” was put down on paper with compasses, stencils and creative drawings, a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

DS 80/03 Sofa with 5 Cushions
By De Sede
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
-600, with its snake shaped concept, and the DS-140, which introduced a rotation system that can turn a
Category

2010s Swiss Sofas

Materials

Leather

DS 80/03 Sofa with 5 Cushions
DS 80/03 Sofa with 5 Cushions
H 23 in W 79.5 in D 36 in
DS 80/03 Sofa with 5 Cushions by De Sede
By De Sede
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
-600, with its snake shaped concept, and the DS-140, which introduced a rotation system that can turn a
Category

2010s Swiss Sofas

Materials

Leather

Ds 80/91 Daybed with 1 Side Cushion with Beech Frame
By De Sede
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
fashion. Iconic models such as the DS-600, with its snake shaped concept, and the DS-140, which introduced
Category

2010s Swiss Sofas

Materials

Leather

Three Stacking Murano Bowls by Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva for Vistosi
By Vistosi
Located in Chicago, IL
centerpiece for Artemide (1960), the Vacuna floor lamp for Artemide (1968, and the innovative DS-600 modular
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Crystal

Terrazza Sectional Pair
By De Sede
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
is the epitome of functionalism and fashion. Iconic models such as the DS-600, with its snake shaped
Category

2010s Swiss Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather

Terrazza Sectional Pair
Terrazza Sectional Pair
H 27.56 in W 61.42 in D 35.83 in
De Sede DS-1025 TERRAZZA OUTDOOR Sofa by Ubald Klug
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
elegant with the DS-600 Tatzelwurm and the DS-1025 Terrazza − the seating furniture that has characterized
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Sofas

Materials

Stainless Steel

De Sede DS-164 SLIDE OUTDOOR Sofa by Hugo de Ruiter
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
elegant with the DS-600 Tatzelwurm and the DS-1025 Terrazza − the seating furniture that has characterized
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Sofas

Materials

Stainless Steel

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Ds 600 For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the ds 600 you’re looking for. Frequently made of animal skin, leather and fabric, every ds 600 was constructed with great care. There are 125 variations of the antique or vintage ds 600 you’re looking for, while we also have 10 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer ds 600, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A ds 600, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Scandinavian Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made ds 600 over the years, but those crafted by De Sede, Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger and Ueli Berger are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Ds 600?

Prices for a ds 600 can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1,795 and can go as high as $85,000, while the average can fetch as much as $29,493.

Finding the Right Seating for You

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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.

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No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.