70s Sofa by De Sede Model DS-61 Buffalo Leather
By De Sede
Located in Neuss, NW
Rare high-backed 2-seater sofa DS-61 from the 1970s by DeSede with the striking original cover made of cognac coloured buffalo leather with a wonderful patina. Quality features: ...
Leather
Sofa DS-61 by De Sede, Switzerland, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Stockholm, SE
Produced by De Sede, Switzerland, 1960s. Good vintage condition with signs of usage.
Leather
Sofa Model DS-61 Produced by De Sede in Switzerland
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare sofa model DS-61. Produced by De Sede in Switzerland.
Leather
De Sede DS-21 Three-Seat Sofa in 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 Three-Seat Sofa in White 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-42 2-Seater Sofa in Natural Bullhide, Switzerland 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Dronten, NL
It showcases the full, untamed beauty of the leather, including the distinctive neck creases that make every single DS-42 unique . · Collectible Provenance: De Sede pieces from this ...
Leather, Beech
De Sede DS-21 Three-Seat 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 Two-Seat Sofa in Nougat Leather Upholstery 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-21/203A 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
Set of Four Elements "Terrazza Landscape" Ds-1025 by Ubald Klug for De Sede
By Ubald Klug, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
DS-1025 sofa composition by Ubald Klug for De Sede of Switzerland in grey Select leather.
Leather
De Sede DS-21 Armchair in Hazel Leather Upholstery 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 Sofa DS 61 in Dark Brown Leather, 1960s
By De Sede
Located in Frankfurt / Dreieich, DE
Beautiful dark brown leather sofa DS 61 by De Sede Schweiz, circa 1960.
Leather
Unavailable
H 27.17 in W 92.92 in D 33.08 in
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
Unavailable
H 27.17 in W 68.12 in D 33.08 in
De Sede DS-21 Two-Seat Sofa in Nougat Upholstery 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
Unavailable
H 27.17 in W 92.92 in D 33.08 in
De Sede DS-21 Three-Seat Sofa in Black Upholstery 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
Unavailable
H 27.17 in W 92.92 in D 33.08 in
De Sede DS-21 Three-Seat Sofa in Hazel Upholstery 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
Unavailable
H 27.17 in W 34.65 in D 31.11 in
De Sede DS-21 Armchair in Hazel Upholstery 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
1970s DS-61 Swiss Leather Sofa by De Sede
By De Sede
Located in Victoria, BC
A classic 1970s DS-61 sofa by De Sede, showcasing the brand’s legendary Swiss craftsmanship and uncompromising comfort.
Leather
1970s Swiss Leather Sofa DS61 By De Sede
By De Sede
Located in High Point, NC
Embrace the unparalleled luxury and timeless design of the 1970s Swiss leather sofa DS61 by De Sede, renowned for its dedication to quality and comfort.
Leather
1960's, Vintage Leather De Sede Ds 61 Sofa
By De Sede
Located in London, GB
A stylish, very comfortable and extremely well made two seat leather sofa by De Sede. This is the model DS 61, it was made in Switzerland and dates from the 1960-70’s.
Leather
Vintage Leather DS61 Sofa Set by De Sede, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage brown leather sofa set model DS61 by Desede of Switzerland. The set consists of two 2 seater sofas and a armchair Beautiful colour, with the righ patina Good overall cond...
Leather
1970s De Sede Ds-61 in Cognac Vegetable Dyed Leather 3 Seat Sofa
By De Sede
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
1960s Mid Century Modern 3 seat De Sede model DS-61 sofa. Hand made in Switzerland by renowned seating designer and manufacturer, De Sede.
Leather
De Sede DS61 Brown Leather Sofa Set, Set of Three
By De Sede
Located in High Point, NC
A classic model, the DS 61 by Swiss manufacturer De Sede. This set features an armchair, loveseat, and standard sofa.
Leather, Hardwood
Sofa Model DS-61 Produced by De Sede in Switzerland
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare sofa model DS-61. Produced by De Sede in Switzerland.
Leather
De Sede DS61 Two seat Sofa in Brown leather
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
De Sede DS 61 High-quality leather two seat sofa.
Leather
Sold
H 26 in W 79 in L 26 in
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Leather Sofa & Loveseat by De Sede, Switzerland 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a luscious pair of leather sofas, one three-seat and one two-seat, by Model #DS-61, De Sede, Switzerland, circa 1970s.
Leather
1970s Swiss De Sede DS. 61 Leather Sofa
By De Sede
Located in High Point, NC
This 1970s Swiss De Sede DS-61 leather sofa embodies the brand’s renowned craftsmanship and timeless design.
Leather
1970s DS-61 Black Leather Sofa & Armchair by De Sede
By De Sede
Located in High Point, NC
A two-piece leather sofa and armchair set by De Sede, produced in 1970s Switzerland.
Leather
Sold
H 24.81 in W 78.75 in D 31.5 in
1970s De Sede Ds-61 in Cognac Vegetable Dyed Leather 2 Seat & 3 Seat Sofas
By De Sede
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
1960s Mid Century Organic Modern set of De Sede model DS-61 sofas consisting of a 3-seat sofa and a 2-seat sofa.
Leather
Sold
H 28 in W 121 in D 72 in
"Terrazza Landscape" DS-1025 sofa designed by Ubald Klug in 1973 for De Sede
By De Sede, Ubald Klug
Located in Brooklyn, NY
DS-1025 sofa composition by Ubald Klug for De Sede of Switzerland in grey Select leather.
Leather
Ds-61 Leather Sofa by De Sede
By De Sede
Located in Berlin, DE
De Sede DS-61 sofa in dark brown leather. Overall in a good condition.
Leather
Leather Easy Chair by De Sede DS-61
Located in Paddock Wood, Kent
Leather easy chair by De Sede DS-61. Produced in the 1980s by the high end Swiss sofa manufacturer De Sede, the chair is in good overall condition although it has had two small r...
Steel
$10,500 / set
H 31.7 in W 18.12 in D 17.52 in
Mario Bellini "CAB 412” Chairs for Cassina, China Red Leather, 1978, Set of 6
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "CAB 412" dining chairs for Cassina, China Red leather, Italy, 1978, set of six. The "CAB" is the world's first free-standing cowhide design chair, informed by the rel...
Leather
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
Linen, Velvet
$1,650 / item
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
$2,000 / item
H 8.5 in Dm 17.5 in
Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. We just love our new porcelain Parasol Fluted Pendants. Inspired by a vintage pie cover, we designed them to hang over our kitchen...
Brass
$15,200
H 27.56 in W 94.49 in D 35.44 in
Gianfranco Frattini “Sesann” Sofa for Cassina, Cognac Leather, 1969
By Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Gianfranco Frattini “Sesann” Sofa for Cassina, cognac leather, Italy, 1969 Designed in 1969 by Gianfranco Frattini, the Sesann collection marked a turning point in upholstered furni...
Leather
$12,700
H 26.38 in W 125.99 in D 98.43 in
Italian Post-Modern Sectional Corner Sofa in Cognac Brown Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Modular corner sofa, leather, Italy, 1970s A spacious L-shaped modular Italian corner sofa, upholstered in firm cognac leather. The cushions are generously padded with a rounded, pl...
Leather
LU Swing Sconce
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful brass LU swing sconce made by Lumfardo Luminaires in patinated brass. Wired with an E26 medium based socket. Light bulb provided as well as all mounting hardware. Priced in...
Brass
$8,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 28 in W 90 in D 33 in
Mid century Vintage Bastiano Rosewood tan leather long sofa Afra & Tobia Scarpa
By Gavina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century Vintage Bastiano 3 seat long low sofa with a rosewood frame and Original tan leather cushions. All straps are original and functional the frame has a beautiful rosewood w...
Brass
$19,500 / set
H 23.63 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Ivory Bouclé, 1970, Set of 4
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, ivory bouclé, Italy, 1970, set of four. "Camaleonda" is an icon, rediscovered. It was one of the truly modular sofa designs,...
Bouclé, Plastic
$88,500
H 56.5 in W 193 in D 45.625 in
Sculptural Wall-Mounted Teak Console in the Style of Ico Parisi, Italy
By Ico Parisi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An extraordinary and rare Mid-Century wall-mounted teak console, exquisitely crafted and evocative of the visionary work of Italian designer Ico Parisi. Strikingly sculptural and hig...
Steel
$3,337
H 49.61 in W 41.74 in D 14.18 in
Art Deco Spectacular Display Cabinet Vitrine, English, circa 1930
Located in Devon, England
Impressively wacky shaped and genuinely rare design is this superb 1930's English Art Deco Display cabinet. This beautiful cabinet is veneered in a lightly figured walnut veneer whic...
Glass, Walnut, Plywood, Bentwood
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Sofa, Walnut, Canvas, Velvet, USA, 1950s
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in High Point, NC
A walnut, beige canvas webbing and brown velvet sofa designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings and produced by Widdicomb Furniture Company, Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA, 1950s. 16” seat hei...
Canvas, Velvet, Walnut
Brazilian Modern Sofa, Percival Lafer 1960's
By Percival Lafer
Located in Uccle, BE
Sofa Mod. MP-13, 1960's Made by Lafer S. e Co, Sao Paulo Rosewood, chrome and faux leather H 70 x L219 x W80 x Seat Height 41Percival Lafer Mid-Century Brazilian sofa made of Walnut ...
Chrome
$3,734Sale Price|20% Off
H 30.32 in W 86.62 in D 38.19 in
1970's Midcentury Modern Italian Design Leather 3 Seat Sofa
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Midcentury Modern Italian Design Leather 3 Seat Sofa. Made in Italy, 1960's / 70's period. Cognac leather three seat sofa with straps and buckles on the side rests. Bulbous s...
Leather
Mah Jong sofa by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois
By Hans Hopfer, Roche Bobois
Located in Marseille, FR
Mah Jong sofa by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois, 1970s, entirely reupholstered by Relax Factory workshop in Marseille, France, in a beautiful Limon linen Pierre Frey fabric. Excellent...
Linen
Axel-Einar Hjorth 'Lovö' cabinet, Sweden, 1930s
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Stockholm, SE
Lovo cabinet by Axel-Einar Hjorth, produced by Nordiska Kompaniet, 1930s.
Iron
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.