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De Sede DS 80 Leather Daybed
By De Sede
Located in Philadelphia, PA
De Sede DS-80 Leather and Wood Daybed. Beautiful Patch Style leather Cushion and Bolsters
Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Leather, Wood

De Sede DS 80 Leather Daybed
De Sede DS 80 Leather Daybed
H 22.5 in W 79 in D 37 in
Pair of De Sede DS-101 leather lounge chairs
By De Sede
Located in Langemark-Poelkapelle, BE
Pair of De Sede DS-101 leather lounge chairs in excellent condition. These armchairs have
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Pair of De Sede DS-101 leather lounge chairs
Pair of De Sede DS-101 leather lounge chairs
H 27.96 in W 42.92 in D 37.41 in
De Sede DS 47 Neck Leather Ottoman Pouf
By De Sede
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Vintage De Sede DS 44 neck leather ottoman pouf This DS-44 was manufactured in Switzerland by De
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Wood, Beech

De Sede DS 47 Neck Leather Ottoman Pouf
De Sede DS 47 Neck Leather Ottoman Pouf
H 14.18 in W 23.63 in D 21.66 in
De Sede Ds 450 Black Sofa Leather
By De Sede
Located in Garching a. d. Alz, DE
De Sede DS 450 Echtleder Sofa in der Farbe schwarz #3 Unkomplizierte Umstellung von Sofa auf
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Bauhaus Sofas

Materials

Metal

De Sede Ds 450 Black Sofa Leather
De Sede Ds 450 Black Sofa Leather
H 35.83 in W 90.95 in D 33.86 in
De Sede DS- 85 Modular Chair - made in Switzerland
By De Sede
Located in Nashville, TN
Rare De Sede DS-85 Club Chair from the 1960's. Made in Switzerland, high quality genuine leather
Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Side Chairs

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS 47 Neck Leather Armchair Brown
By De Sede
Located in Munich, Bavaria
De Sede DS 47 / 01 neck leather armchair. This DS-47 was manufactured in Switzerland by De Sede
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Wood

De Sede DS 47 Neck Leather Armchair Brown
De Sede DS 47 Neck Leather Armchair Brown
H 28.35 in W 34.26 in D 35.44 in
De Sede DS-66 Armchair
Located in Basildon, London
Make a statement with the De Sede DS-66 Armchair. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

De Sede DS-66 Armchair
De Sede DS-66 Armchair
H 30.32 in W 36.23 in D 31.5 in
De Sede DS-11 Modular Sofa in Original Brown Leather, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in amstelveen, NL
De Sede "DS 11" modular sofa in original brown leather, Switzerland, 1975. Sectional De Sede DS-11
Category

Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede Ds 76 Echtledersofa Schwarz Schlafsofa Zweisitzer
By De Sede
Located in Garching a. d. Alz, DE
De Sede ds 76 Modularsofa #r 2 Module Die Sitzflächen wurden neubezogen. Die zwei Module
Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Bauhaus Daybeds

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-66 Brown Leather Sofa
By De Sede
Located in Basildon, London
Exuding timeless sophistication, the De Sede DS-66 Brown Leather Sofa is an iconic piece from the
Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-66  Brown Leather Sofa
De Sede DS-66  Brown Leather Sofa
H 31.11 in W 63 in D 32.29 in
De Sede Ds 450 Funktion Sofa Verstellbar Liege Funktion Echtledersofa
By De Sede
Located in Garching a. d. Alz, DE
DE SEDE DS 450 FUNKTION SOFA ECHTLEDER SCHWARZ RÜCKLEHNE VERSTELLBAR SITZFLÄCHE DREHBAR
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Bauhaus Sofas

Materials

Metal

De Sede DS-2011 Vintage Two-Seat Sofa, 1980s
By De Sede
Located in Hilversum, NL
Introducing the De Sede DS-2011, a vintage two-seat sofa from the 1980s that epitomizes the
Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-2011 Vintage Two-Seat Sofa, 1980s
De Sede DS-2011 Vintage Two-Seat Sofa, 1980s
H 31.5 in W 74.81 in D 29.53 in
De Sede DS-80 Taupe Patchwork Leather Pouf, Ottoman, DeSede Switzerland
By De Sede
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Unique and decorative handmade De Sede DS-80 pouf. The pouf is in very good condition with lovely
Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS 47 Loveseat Neck Leather Sofa brown
By De Sede
Located in Munich, Bavaria
De Sede DS 47 / 02 neck leather sofa. It´s the small loveseat Sofa. This DS-47 sofa was
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Wood

De Sede DS 47 Loveseat Neck Leather Sofa brown
De Sede DS 47 Loveseat Neck Leather Sofa brown
H 28.35 in W 54.73 in D 35.44 in
De Sede Ds 3011 Mirror and Leather Coffee Table, 1970
By De Sede
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This vintage De Sede DS 3011 coffee table is from the 1970. The base is a blackened wood. The
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Leather, Mirror, Wood

De Sede DS 50 leather armchair Tulip, 1970
By De Sede
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
This De Sede DS 50 leather armchair is in excellent condition. The fine black leather shows only
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS 50 leather armchair Tulip, 1970
De Sede DS 50 leather armchair Tulip, 1970
H 38.59 in W 33.86 in D 34.26 in
De Sede DS 35 leather armchair, 1960
By De Sede
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
This De Sede DS 35 leather armchair with a short backrest makes an excellent impression. The dark
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS 35 leather armchair, 1960
De Sede DS 35 leather armchair, 1960
H 34.26 in W 30.71 in D 28.75 in
De Sede DS-80 Black Patchwork Leather Pouf, Ottoman, Stool, DeSede Switzerland
By De Sede
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Unique and decorative handmade De Sede DS-80 pouf in black leather. The pouf is in very good
Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Leather

Pair of De Sede DS 47 Brown Leather Armchairs
By De Sede
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This De Sede DS-47/01 neck leather armchair, manufactured in Switzerland, is upholstered in 3-5 mm
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Foam, Wood

Pair of De Sede DS 47 Brown Leather Armchairs
Pair of De Sede DS 47 Brown Leather Armchairs
H 23.35 in W 34.26 in D 35.44 in
De Sede DS-80 Ocean Blue Patchwork Leather Stool, Ottoman, DeSede Switzerland
By De Sede
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Unique and decorative handmade De Sede DS-80 pouf in ocean blue leather. The pouf is in very good
Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-80 Cocoa Brown Patchwork Leather Pouf, Ottoman, DeSede Switzerland
By De Sede
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Unique and decorative handmade De Sede DS-80 pouf. The pouf is in very good condition with lovely
Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS 63 Lounge Chair in Leather, Switzerland, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Almelo, NL
De Sede DS 63 lounge chair in leather, Switzerland 1970s Robust DS-63 lounge chair. This De Sede
Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather

1970s , De Sede DS-101 Lounge Chair and Ottoman, Switzerland
By De Sede
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
De Sede DS-101 reclining lounge chair with matching ottoman, Switzerland, 1970s. Upholstered in
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Brutalist Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

De Sede ds 17 Zweisitzer Designersofa Ledersofa desede Ledercouch Clubleder
By De Sede
Located in Garching a. d. Alz, DE
De Sede ds 17 Echtleder Zweisitzer aus robustem 3 mm Leder in der Farbe dunkelblau Der beliebte
Category

Early 2000s Swiss Bauhaus Settees

Materials

Leather

De Sede ds 44 Zweisitzer #2 Designersofa Echtledersofa couch Wk Wohnen
By De Sede
Located in Garching a. d. Alz, DE
De Sede ds 44 Echtleder Zweisitzer Sofa, vintage. Weiteres Exemplar vorhanden, falls Sie ein Set
Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede ds 11 Ecksofa Modularsofa Designersofa Couch Desede braun Leder
By De Sede
Located in Garching a. d. Alz, DE
7 Module von De Sede ds 11 Guter Vintage Zustand Originalzustand nicht aufgearbeitet. Breite
Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede ds 44 Zweisitzer #3 Designersofa Echtledersofa couch Wk Wohnen
By De Sede
Located in Garching a. d. Alz, DE
De Sede ds 44 Zweisitzer 2x Vorhanden Maße: Länge: 140cm Tiefe: 85-100cm Höhe: 70cm
Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede ds 47 Designersofa Echtledersofa Echtledercouch desede in braun Vintage
By De Sede
Located in Garching a. d. Alz, DE
De Sede DS 47 Dreisitzer Echtledersofa in der Farbe braun, vintage. Ebenso passender Zweisitzer
Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Brutalist Settees

Materials

Leather, Wood

De Sede Ds 63 Lounge Chair in Patinated Leather, Switzerland, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Almelo, NL
De Sede DS 63 lounge chair in patinated leather, Switzerland 1970s Robust DS-63 lounge chair
Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

De Sede DS 63 Two-Seater Sofa in Leather, Switzerland, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Almelo, NL
De Sede DS 63 two-seater sofa in leather, Switzerland 1970s Robust DS-63 modular two-seater sofa
Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede Ds-47 Brown Neck Leather Sofa from Switzerland, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Almelo, NL
De Sede DS-47 neck leather sofa from Switzerland, 1970s Presenting a De Sede DS-47 Neck Leather
Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Beech

De Sede DS 66 Chocolate Leather Loveseat and Lounge Chairs Set of 3
By De Sede
Located in San Angelo, TX
Here is a handsome De Sede DS 66 natural leather loveseat with two matching DS 66 single lounge
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Leather

De Sede Ds 17 Ledersessel Designersessel Chair Wk Wohnen desede Sessel
By De Sede
Located in Garching a. d. Alz, DE
De Sede DS 17 Echtleder Sessel mit Kopfstütze, cremefarben. Maße: B/H/T 84 cm,78-103 cm, 87 cm
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Bauhaus Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS 46 Loveseat Neck Leather Sofa Modul Brown
By De Sede
Located in Munich, Bavaria
De Sede DS 46 neck leather sofa. It´s a Sofa for 2 persons. This DS-46 sofa was manufactured in
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Wood

Original De Sede DS 10/23 Sofa Couch Zweisitzer leder schwarz
By De Sede
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten ein wunderschönes De Sede DS 10/23 Zweisitzer Sofa aus schwarzem Leder zum Verkauf an
Category

Early 2000s Swiss Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede Ds 63 Three-Seater Sofa in Patinated Leather, Switzerland, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Almelo, NL
De Sede DS 63 three-seater sofa in patinated leather, Switzerland, 1970s. Robust DS-63 modular
Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede Ds-47 Neck Leather Two-Seat Sofa from Switzerland 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Almelo, NL
De Sede DS-47 neck leather sofa from Switzerland 1970s Introducing the De Sede DS-47 Neck
Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Beech

De Sede DS-101 “James Bond” Leather Club Chair & Ottoman
By De Sede
Located in Norwalk, CT
A design icon with a connection to cinema, the De Sede DS-101 Leather Lounge Chair and Ottoman is a
Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Leather

De Sede "DS-88" Patchwork Modular Sofa, 1970, Set of 3
By De Sede
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
De Sede "DS-88" patchwork modular sofa, Leather, Switzerland, 1970, set of three. The De Sede “DS
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-265 Coco with Sheepskin 'Nomade'
By De Sede
Located in Tilburg, NL
De Sede DS-265 Coco with Sheepskin 'Nomade'. New, current production. Price mentioned is for a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Sheepskin

De Sede DS-265 Coco with Sheepskin 'Nomade'
De Sede DS-265 Coco with Sheepskin 'Nomade'
H 38.19 in W 44.1 in D 40.95 in
Pair Mid century De Sede Ds 101 lounge chairs Leather Switzerland 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of mid century De Sede DS 101 low lounge chairs in dark brown leather with thick leather
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

De Sede DS 15 Modular Vintage Cognac Saddle Leather Sofa
By De Sede
Located in Munich, Bavaria
De Sede DS 15 modular sofa in cognac saddle leather. The leather is very thick Vintage condition
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood, Foam, Beech

De Sede DS-47 Buffalo Leather Sofa C. 1970's
By De Sede
Located in Norwalk, CT
This is a luxurious black leather De Sede DS-47 sofa, designed and manufactured in the 1970s. This
Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Vintage De Sede DS 35 Leather Swivel Armchair, Switzerland, 1969s
By De Sede
Located in Praha, CZ
We are delighted to bring to you a highly desirable and rarely available vintage 1969s De Sede DS
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Four De Sede 'DS-14' Armchairs Lounge Chairs, Cognac Leather Teak, 1989
By De Sede
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of four De Sede 'DS-14' armchairs in a warm high quality cognac brown leather with a solid Teak
Category

1990s Swiss Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood, Teak

De Sede DS-47 Brown Neck Leather Two-Seat Sofa from Switzerland, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Almelo, NL
De Sede DS-47 brown neck leather sofa from Switzerland, 1970s. Introducing the De Sede DS-47
Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Beech

De Sede DS-101 Brown Leather Set of a 2 Seater Sofa and an Ottoman
By De Sede
Located in Delft, NL
De Sede DS-101 brown leather set of a 2 seater sofa and an ottoman A beauty this De Sede DS- 101
Category

20th Century European Living Room Sets

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-101 Lounge Chair in Patinated Cognac Leather 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Meer, VAN
De Sede DS-101 Lounge Chair in Patinated Cognac Leather 1970s Directly from the first owner, this
Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Pair of De Sede 'DS-14' Armchairs Lounge Chairs, Cognac Leather Teak, 1989
By De Sede
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A pair of De Sede 'DS-14' armchairs in a warm high quality cognac brown leather with a solid Teak
Category

1990s Swiss Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood, Teak

Vintage Cognac Leather De Sede DS 11 Sofa From Switzerland, Circa 1970
Located in Nashville, TN
Vintage Cognac Leather De Sede DS 11 Sofa From Switzerland, Circa 1970. Original patchwork cognac
Category

Vintage 1970s European Sofas

Materials

Leather

One of Six De Sede 'DS-14' Armchair Lounge Chair, Cognac Leather Teak
By De Sede
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of four De Sede 'DS-14' armchairs in a warm high quality cognac brown leather with a solid Teak
Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood, Teak

De Sede DS-101 Brown Leather Set of 2 Sofas, Lounge Chair and an Ottoman
By De Sede
Located in Delft, NL
De Sede DS-101 brown leather set of 2 sofas, lounge chair and an ottoman A beauty this De Sede
Category

20th Century European Living Room Sets

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
Sofa, de Sede DS-12
By De Sede
Located in Neuss, NW
Classic sofa from the 1970s. Model DS-12 by de Sede with the striking original cover made of cognac
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Sofa, de Sede DS-12
Sofa, de Sede DS-12
H 26.78 in W 61.42 in D 32.68 in
De Sede DS-101 Cognac Leather Set of 2 Sofas, Lounge Chair and an Ottoman
By De Sede
Located in Delft, NL
De Sede DS-101 cognac leather set of 2 sofas, lounge chair and an ottoman De Sede DS- 101 set
Category

20th Century European Living Room Sets

Materials

Leather

Exceptional Pair of De Sede DS-50 adjustable Lounge Chairs and Ottomans
By De Sede
Located in Voorburg, NL
Exceptional pair of De Sede DS-50 adjustable Lounge Chairs with a set of Ottomans in thick Black
Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-800 Armchair by Ubald Klug
By Ubald Klug, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Ubald Klug created one of the icons for de Sede: DS 1025, better known as “Terrazza,” in which
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-800 Armchair by Ubald Klug
De Sede DS-800 Armchair by Ubald Klug
H 32.29 in W 31.11 in D 28.75 in
De Sede DS 45 Lounge Chairs in Patinated Leather, Switzerland, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Almelo, NL
De Sede DS 45 lounge chairs in patinated leather, Switzerland, 1970s. Robust set of four DS-45
Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-800 Armchair by Ubald Klug
By Ubald Klug, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Ubald Klug created one of the icons for de Sede: DS 1025, better known as “Terrazza,” in which
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-800 Armchair by Ubald Klug
De Sede DS-800 Armchair by Ubald Klug
H 32.29 in W 31.11 in D 28.75 in
De Sede DS-800 Armchair by Ubald Klug
By De Sede, Ubald Klug
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Ubald Klug created one of the icons for de Sede: DS 1025, better known as “Terrazza,” in which
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Chaise Longues

Materials

Leather

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De Sede Ds For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of de sede ds available for sale. Each of these unique de sede ds was constructed with extraordinary care, often using animal skin, leather and metal. We have 941 antique and vintage de sede ds in-stock, while there are 295 modern editions to choose from as well. De sede ds have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of de sede ds to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Scandinavian Modern de sede ds are of considerable interest.

How Much are De Sede Ds?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $5,877, while they’re typically $367 on the low end and $85,000 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 Seating for You

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.