De Sede DS-167 Sofa
$9,900Sale Price|34% Off
De Sede DS-167 Sofa
By De Sede
Located in Boston, MA
DS-167/19 2-seater sofa left Innovative seating island with a sliding backrest and a delicate design.
2010s Swiss Modern Sofas
Metal
$9,900Sale Price|34% Off
De Sede DS-167 Sofa
By De Sede
Located in Boston, MA
DS-167/19 2-seater sofa left Innovative seating island with a sliding backrest and a delicate design.
Metal
$7,992
Sofa DS-142, de Sede
By De Sede
Located in Neuss, NW
Multifunctional DS-142 sofa from the 1990s by Winfried Totzek for de Sede with the original leather cover in black.
Leather
$3,996
DS-83 Sofa, de Sede
By De Sede
Located in Neuss, NW
Classic DS-83 sofa from the 1970s by de Sede with the striking original cover made of brown leather with beautiful patina and coarse stitching.
Leather
DS- 47 sofa, de Sede, vintage
By De Sede
Located in Neuss, NW
DS-47 two-seater sofa from the 1970s by de Sede with the distinctive original cover made of natural, up to 5 mm thick black Nappa leather and the artistic optical fold seams.
Leather
$29,854 / item
DS-17 Sofa by De Sede
By De Sede
Located in Geneve, CH
DS-17 sofa by De Sede The cushions are optional, please contact us Dimensions: D 87 x W 174 x H 78 cm Materials: frame of solid beech, belted suspension; seat and back cushions:...
Leather, Beech
$6,350
DS-76 Sofa by De Sede
By De Sede
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1970s, Switzerland, in excellent condition. This piece has been fully reupholstered in a 100% alpaca fabric. It also has a clip to hold the two sections together
Alpaca
$21,988 / item
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.
Aluminum
$21,000 / item
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 with a patchwork pattern.
Leather
$37,965 / item
DS-60 Sofa by De Sede
By De Sede
Located in Geneve, CH
DS-60 sofa by De Sede. Designer: Gordon Guillaumier.
Metal
$21,979 / item
DS-175 Sofa by De Sede
By De Sede
Located in Geneve, CH
DS-175 sofa by De Sede Designer: Patrick Norguet Dimensions: D 56 x W 180 x H 74 Materials: steel with matt coating (leather, fabric).
Steel
$27,339 / item
DS-2011 Sofa by De Sede
By De Sede
Located in Geneve, CH
DS-2011/02 sofa by De Sede Dimensions: D 59 x W 163 x H 84 cm Materials: beechwood, leather Prices may change according to the chosen materials and size.
Leather, Beech
Vintage De Sede DS-31 Leather Sofa
By De Sede
Located in London, GB
An amazing vintage De Sede DS-31 leather sofa, made in Switzerland and dating from around the 1960’s.
Chrome
1970s Sofa, de Sede DS-12, Vintage
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-colored buffalo leather with a beautiful patina and coarse stitching.
Leather
De Sede 'DS-47' 3-seater sofa
By De Sede
Located in Brussels, BE
Exceptionally comfortable and built to last, this DS-47 sofa is upholstered in a superb, thick buffalo neck leather with a rich, natural patina.
Leather
Midcentury Sofa Couch de Sede DS 450 Leder schwarz blau
By De Sede
Located in Berlin, DE
(siehe Bilder) Hersteller: de Sede Designer: DS 450 Herkunftsland: Schweiz Epoche: 2020er, Midcentury Material: Leder Maße ca.: Breite: 232cm, Tiefe: 90cm, Höhe 99cm, Sitzhöhe: 38cm ...
Leather
$1,922Sale Price|50% Off
De Sede DS-66 Brown Leather Sofa
By De Sede
Located in Rochester, England
Exuding timeless sophistication, the De Sede DS-66 Brown Leather Sofa is an iconic piece from the 1970s, crafted in Switzerland to showcase unparalleled quality and design.
Leather
$17,250 / item
DS 80/03 Sofa with 5 Cushions
By De Sede
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Iconic models such as the DS-600, with its snake shaped concept, and the DS-140, which introduced a rotation system that can turn a beautiful sofa into an elegant double lounge chair...
Leather
Original de Sede DS 18 Zweisitzer Sofa Design Couch Leder
By De Sede
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten ein wunderschönes und äußerst seltenes Vintage Zweisitzer Sofa vom Schweizer Traditionshersteller de Sede zum Verkauf an.
Leather, Wood
DeSede 2 Seater Leather Sofa DS-2011/02
Located in Bern, CH
DeSede 2 Seater Leather Sofa DS-2011/02. Casual sofa upholstered in Royal 'Select' leather with runners in black matt coated beech.
Leather
$30,991 / item
DS-80 Lounge Sofa by De Sede
By De Sede
Located in Geneve, CH
DS-80 lounge sofa by De Sede Dimensions: D 69 x W 204 x H 58 cm Materials: Frame made of solid wood, lacquered in silk matt black.
Leather, Wood
Model DS-47 Sofa by De Sede
By De Sede
Located in New York, NY
De Sede has originated as a small saddlery workshop in Klingnau Switzerland, with highly skilled using traditional methods. The company exploded on the furniture scene in 1964 produc...
Leather
De Sede DS-101 Cognac Leather Sofa, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in New York, NY
Two-seater sofa, model DS-101, by the De Sede, designed and manufactured in Switzerland in the 1970s.
Leather, Wood
$38,306 / item
DS-76 Sofa / Bed by De Sede
By De Sede
Located in Geneve, CH
DS-76 Sofa / Bed by De Sede Dimensions: D 66 x W 188 x H 53 cm, with bed extension W 225 Materials: Belted spring suspension on seat frame made of solid beech, leather.
Leather, Beech
Original de Sede DS 47 Sofa Couch Zweisitzer Leder Design Braun
By De Sede
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten ein wunderschönes Zweisitzer Sofa vom Schweizer Traditionshersteller de Sede zum Verkauf an.
Leather
1x Original de Sede Sofa DS 17 Zweisitzer Couch Leder Design
By De Sede
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten ein wunderschönen Zweisitzer Sofas vom Schweizer Traditionshersteller de Sede zum Verkauf an.
Leather
$4,459Sale Price / set|50% Off
De Sede DS 570 Corner Sofa and Footstool
By Thomas Althaus, De Sede
Located in Rochester, England
Introducing the DS-570 Corner Sofa and Footstool - a perfect fusion of luxury, comfort, and contemporary design.
Steel
Vintage 1970s DS-47 De Sede Leather Sofa
By De Sede
Located in North Charleston, SC
Vintage 1970s De Sede DS-47 leather sofa. In pretty good condition! Any extensive wear is photographed.
Leather
De Sede DS-101 Three-seater Sofa 1970s
By De Sede
Located in VENLO, NL
This high-quality and comfortable three-seater sofa, designed for De Sede in the 1970s, features individually extendable seats for the ultimate lounging experience. The DS101 model i...
Leather, Wood
$19,500 / set
DS-11 Patchwork Sectional Sofa for De Sede
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DS-11 seven piece burnt red leather sofa c.1970s, for De Sede, Switzerland.
Leather
Vintage De Sede DS-68 Leather Brown Sofa
Located in Radomsko, Województwo łódzkie
Original DS-68 model by renowned Swiss manufacturer De Sede, designed around the late 1970s and produced mainly in the 1980s. Crafted from high-quality natural leather, typical of th...
Leather, 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.
Leather
De Sede DS 17 Leather Sofa Racing Green
By De Sede
Located in Munich, Bavaria
De Sede leather sofa model DS 17. The leather is the DS club leather a thick Semianiline leather in racing green colour.
Leather, Upholstery, Wood
De Sede Leather Sofa DS 105 Ecru White
By De Sede
Located in Munich, Bavaria
De Sede leather sofa DS 105. Aniline leather in ecru white Great comfort with an extendable seat for much more lounge comfort.
Leather, Upholstery, Wood
De Sede Leather Sofa DS 105 Ecru White
By De Sede
Located in Munich, Bavaria
De Sede leather sofa DS 105. Aniline leather in ecru white Great comfort with an extendable seat for much more lounge comfort.
Leather, Upholstery, Wood
DS-16 Cognac leather sofa by De Sede, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in New York, NY
DS-16 leather sofa by De Sede, Switzerland, dating from the 1970s.
Leather
DS-2011 in Black Leather Sofa by De Sede
By De Sede
Located in New York, NY
The DS-2011 sofa in Black Leather by De Sede made in Switzerland.
Leather
DS-2011 in Brown Leather Sofa by De Sede
By De Sede
Located in New York, NY
The DS-2011 sofa in Brown Leather by De Sede made in Switzerland, 1980s.
Leather
De Sede DS-450 Sofa by Thomas Althaus
By De Sede, Thomas Althaus
Located in Rochester, England
This leather sofa by De Sede combines comfort with contemporary design. The high-quality leather and sleek lines make it a stylish addition to any living space. Perfect for modern in...
Leather
$1,989Sale Price|50% Off
De Sede DS-450 Sofa by Thomas Althaus
By Thomas Althaus
Located in Rochester, England
This leather sofa by De Sede, crafted in 2018, combines comfort with contemporary design. The high-quality leather and sleek lines make it a stylish addition to any living space. Per...
Leather
De Sede DS-47 Bullhide Leather Sofa, Switzerland, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Antwerp, BE
A defining feature of the DS-47 is its extendable seat, which slides out for added comfort.
Leather
DS-95 Buffalo Leather Sofa by De Sede
By De Sede
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1970s. Switzerland. Full buffalo leather construction.
Leather
De Sede DS-86 Patinated Leather Sofa, Switzerland, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Almelo, NL
De Sede DS-86 Leather Sofa, Switzerland, 1970s An iconic and luxurious three-seater leather sofa from the DS-86 series by De Sede, handcrafted in Switzerland during the 1970s.
Leather, Beech
DS 84 Buffalo Leather Sofa by De Sede
By De Sede
Located in New York, NY
Made in Switzerland, 1970s Playful and futuristic silhouette with its sculptural, low-slung form and aviation-inspired channel stitching. Made of 5 mm of thick Buffalo leather
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.
Leather, Upholstery, Wood
De Sede DS-600 “Non- Stop” Sofa (16 segments)
By Klaus Vogt, Ueli Berger, Eleonore Peduzzi Riva, Heinz Ulrich, De Sede
Located in Renens, CH
De Sede DS-600 “Non-Stop” or “Tatzelworm” modular sofa model in red leather.
Leather, Wood
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
De Sede DS-47 Grey Neck Leather Two Seat Sofa
By De Sede
Located in Lutz, FL
Vintage De Sede Switzerland DS-47 two seater sofa in taupe leather c.1970’s.
Leather
$5,760Sale Price|20% Off
Buffalo Leather DS 47 Sofa By De Sede 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Čelinac, BA
Buffalo Leather DS47 Sofa By De Sede Switzerland 1970s
Leather
De Sede DS-1088 Configurable Leather Sofa with Elongated Cushions
By Mathias Hoffmann, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Four adjustable sofa base elements DS-1088/05 and three cushions DS-1088/96 by de Sede.
Leather
De Sede, Four-seat Sofa Model 'DS-40' Switzerland, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Dallas, TX
Four seat sofa model 'DS-40' by De Sede, Switzerland, 1970s.
Leather
$20,625 / item
De Sede DS-810 Onda Sofa by Atelier Oï
By Atelier Oï 1, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The works, installations and room concepts created by atelier oï never cease to amaze. The unusual designs provide a sense of the key areas that the design col- lective has worked on...
Leather
Swiss Original Vintage De Sede DS-11 Modular Sofa, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Renens, CH
De Sede five-piece modular sofa DS-11 in beautiful crème colored leather: The leather is a patchwork design made from soft, cream pigmented aniline leather, which typically gives a v...
Leather
1972 De Sede DS-600 Snake Sectional Sofa Cognac Brown Leather Sofa Switzerland
By Heinz Ulrich, De Sede, Klaus Vogt, Ueli Berger, Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger
Located in Miami, FL
A design by Ueli Berger, Elenora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich and Klaus Vogt for De Sede, Switzerland. This De Sede Modular Snake sectional sofa contains twelve pieces in original lea...
Leather, Felt
De Sede DS-600 'Snake' Sectional Sofa in Brown Leather
By De Sede
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ueli Berger, Eleonora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich and Klaus Vogt for De Sede, 'Snake' sectional sofa, model 'DS-600', leather, Switzerland, 1970s Designed by Ueli Berger, Eleonora Pe...
Leather
$21,263 / item
De Sede DS-1025 Terrazza OUTDOOR Sofa by Ubald Klug
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Outdoor by de Sede - Six sculptures, six ways to enjoy life outdoors. Whether revolutionary and functional with the DS-164 Slide, flexible with the modular seating system with slidi...
Upholstery
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-91 Zweisitzer Sofa Anita Schmidt • Schwarzes Vollnarbenleder
By De Sede
Located in Garching a. d. Alz, DE
Sichern Sie sich dieses De Sede DS-91 Sofa und verleihen Sie Ihrem Interieur ein Stück Schweizer Designgeschichte!
Leather, Wood
DE SEDE DS-600 SECTIONAL SOFA IN COGNAC LEATHER - SWISS 1990s
By De Sede
Located in BREDA, NL
The De Sede DS-600 Snake Sofa is more than a place to sit—it's a landmark of 20th-century design.
Leather
De Sede DS 600 "Snake" Sectional Sofa in white leather.
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Exceptional vintage De Sede modular sofa in original white leather, featuring the iconic sculptural design and deep channel-tufted seating. Twenty-four elements. This configuration...
Leather
DS-85 Sofa or Daybed by De Sede, Switzerland 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Amazing DS-85 sofa or daybed in white (cream) leather.
Leather
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 Sede Color: dark gray, see last photo for clarification of the color. Information ...
Leather
De Sede DS-101 Sofa
Located in BREDA, NL
High quality Swiss design sofa from famous artisanal furniture makers De Sede. The brown leather and baseball stitching give this midcentury the typical brutalist character. The seat...
Leather
de Sede DS-165 Motion sofa
By De Sede, Hugo de Ruiter
Located in NIJMEGEN, NL
Information about De sede The corner sofa ds 165 from de Sede impresses with its multiple adjustment options for the backrest.
Leather
de Sede DS-904 Sectional Sofa
By De Sede
Located in NIJMEGEN, NL
Spacious sofa with peerless seating comfort and a harmonious balance between seat, back and armrests. Blends in seamlessly thanks to light high-quality stainless steel runners, almos...
Leather
De Sede DS 47 Leather Sofa Brown Three-Seater Couch
By De Sede
Located in Cologne, DE
We present to you a De Sede ds 47 leather sofa brown three-seater couch.
Leather
De Sede DS-66 Three-Seat Sofa
By De Sede
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Very nice three-seater from De Sede. This sofa is designed in the eighties but manufactured until this century. This very heavy sofa is made of a solid wooden frame, top quality foam...
Foam, Leather, Wood
De Sede DS 320 Leather Sofa Dark Blue Two-Seater Couch
By De Sede
Located in Cologne, DE
We present to you a De Sede DS 320 leather sofa dark blue two-seater couch.
Leather
De Sede Ds 320 Leather Sofa Dark Blue Two-Seater Couch
By De Sede
Located in Cologne, DE
We present to you a de sede DS 320 leather sofa dark blue two-seater couch.
Leather
Pair of De Sede DS 47 Leather Sofa
By De Sede
Located in Turners Falls, MA
Offered by OLIVER MODERN, Pair of De Sede DS 47 leather sofas, Switzerland, 1970. Made of high quality buffalo leather.
Leather
De Sede DS-102 Sofa by Mathias Hoffmann
By De Sede, Mathias Hoffmann
Located in NIJMEGEN, NL
A series with an eye-catching, core leather lacing This model series’ softly upholstered shell with its extremely comfortable cushions creates an island in the living space. Whether...
Leather
De Sede DS 11 Patchwork Vintage Leather Couch
By De Sede
Located in The Hague, NL
Very nice patchwork black De Sede sectional leather sofa. Rare to find in this excellent condition. 8 elements that allow a great variety of compositions. Each module is 61cm high an...
Unavailable
H 35.83 in W 90.95 in D 33.86 in
De Sede DS 460 Leather Sofa Black Three-Seater Relaxation Function Couch
By De Sede
Located in Cologne, DE
We present to you a de Sede DS 460 leather sofa black three-seater relaxation function couch.
Leather
Unavailable
H 35.83 in W 90.95 in D 33.86 in
De Sede DS 460 Leather Sofa Black Two-Seater Relaxation Function Couch
By De Sede
Located in Cologne, DE
We present to you a de Sede DS 460 leather sofa black two-seater relaxation function couch.
Leather
Unavailable
H 38.59 in W 90.56 in D 33.47 in
De Sede DS 450 Leather Sofa Dark Brown Two-Seater Couch Function
By Thomas Althaus, De Sede
Located in Cologne, DE
We present to you a De Sede DS 450 leather sofa dark brown two-seater couch function.
Leather
Unavailable
H 35.83 in W 90.95 in D 33.86 in
De Sede Ds 460 Leather Sofa Black Three-Seater Relaxation Function Couch
By De Sede
Located in Cologne, DE
We present to you a de Sede DS 460 leather sofa black three-seater relaxation function couch.
Leather
Unavailable
H 32.29 in W 77.56 in D 36.23 in
De Sede Ds 70 Leather Sofa Blue Dark Blue Two-Seater Couch
By De Sede
Located in Cologne, DE
We present to you a De Sede ds 70 leather sofa blue dark blue two-seater couch.
Leather
Unavailable
H 34.26 in W 79.14 in D 36.62 in
De Sede DS 70 Leather Sofa Dark Green Green Three-Seat Couch
By De Sede
Located in Cologne, DE
We present to you a de Sede DS 70 leather sofa dark green green three-seater couch.
Leather
De Sede Ds 70 Leather Sofa Black Three-Seater
By De Sede
Located in Cologne, DE
We present to you a de Sede ds 70 leather sofa black three-seater. Product measurements in centimeters: Depth: 90 Width: 169 Height: 86 Seat height: 48 Rest height: 6...
Leather
De Sede ‘DS-88’ Modular Sofa in Brown Leather
Located in Vienna, AT
De Sede, 'DS-88' sectional sofa, leather, Switzerland, 1970s.
Leather
Swiss Leather Sofa DS 2011 for De Sede
By De Sede
Located in Freiburg, DE
Genuine leather.
Leather
Unavailable
H 28.35 in W 90.56 in D 37.8 in
De Sede DS-600 'Non Stop' Sofa DS-600 by Eleonore Peduzzi Riva for de Sede
By De Sede, Eleonore Peduzzi Riva
Located in Appeltern, Gelderland
The sofa is unique, comfortable and top quality, as all De Sede sofa’s are.
Leather
Vintage De Sede DS 84 Leather Sofa, Switzerland, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Fen Drayton, Cambridgeshire
We are delighted to bring to you ultra rare vintage De Sede DS 84 leather sofa. Hand built in the 1970s by de Sede craftsman in Switzerland, this piece is upholstered in thick neck l...
Leather, Wood
Vintage De Sede DS 84 Leather Sofas, Switzerland 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Fen Drayton, Cambridgeshire
We are delighted to bring to you an ultra rare pair of vintage De Sede DS 84 2-seat sofas. Hand built in the 1970s by De Sede craftsman in Switzerland, these pieces are upholstered i...
Leather, Wood
Unavailable
H 38.98 in W 82.29 in D 34.26 in
De Sede DS 140 Leather Sofa Black Two-Seater Function Relax Function Couch
By De Sede
Located in Cologne, DE
We present to you a De Sede DS 140 leather sofa black two-seater function relax function couch.
Leather
De Sede DS-2011 Black Sofa, Switzerland, circa 1980s
By De Sede
Located in Schagen, NL
Stunning design with organic forms manufactured by De Sede Switzerland circa 1980-1989. The black leather sofa remains in good condition, with normal wear consisting it’s age and use...
Leather
DS-2011 Bauhaus Leather Two-Seat Sofa by De Sede
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Two-seat sofa DS-2011/02 by De Sede. Aesthetics and functionality in a harmonious combination.
Leather
De Sede Ds 70 Leather Sofa Anthracite Two-Seater Gray
By De Sede
Located in Cologne, DE
We present to you a de Sede ds 70 leather sofa anthracite two-seater gray.
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. Beautiful details such as the bright seam or the removable newspaper compartment.
Leather
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.