Vintage De Sede Lounge Chair by Ernst Lüthy 1970s
By De Sede, Ernest Lüthy
Located in Aachen, NW
This amazing lounge chair was designed in the 1960s by Ernst Lüthy and produced by De Sede in
Leather
$17,721 / set
H 27.56 in W 90.56 in D 34.65 in
De Sede Ernst Lüthy Set Designersofa Sessel Hocker Ledersofa Chair
By De Sede
Located in Garching a. d. Alz, DE
Hiermit handelt es sich um einen sehr seltenen Set vom Ernst Lüthy, dem Gründer von der Firma De
Leather
$37,807 / set
H 28.35 in W 88.59 in D 34.26 in
1970s Modular Living Room Suite Brown Leather Sofa by Ernst Lüthy of De Sede
By De Sede
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This gorgeous and remarkable living room suite modular sofa is manufactured by Ernst Lüthy . He
Leather, Upholstery, Beech
Mid-Century "Ds-101" Lounge Chair by De Sede, 1960s
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
mid-1960s with roots in a family-run saddler’s workshop established by Ernst Lüthy in the early 1960s
Leather
$23,150Sale Price / item|15% Off
H 31.89 in W 84.26 in D 42.13 in
De Sede DS-747/20 Multifunctional Sofa in Noce Leather Seat and Back Upholstery
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Ernst Lüthy created when he established de Sede in the 1960s has been reflected in DS-747: form follows
Upholstery
$25,324Sale Price / item|10% Off
H 31.89 in W 129.93 in D 61.03 in
De Sede DS-747/30 Multifunctional Sofa in Noce Leather Seat and Back Upholstery
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Ernst Lüthy created when he established de Sede in the 1960s has been reflected in DS-747: form follows
Upholstery
$16,785Sale Price / item|10% Off
H 31.89 in W 105.91 in D 44.89 in
DeSede Ds-747/04 Multifunctional Sofa in Black Leather Seat and Back Upholstery
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Ernst Lüthy created when he established de Sede in the 1960s has been reflected in DS-747: form follows
Upholstery
$15,998Sale Price / item|10% Off
H 31.89 in W 98.04 in D 44.89 in
De Sede DS-747/03 Multifunctional Sofa in Black Leather Seat and Back Upholstery
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Ernst Lüthy created when he established de Sede in the 1960s has been reflected in DS-747: form follows
Upholstery
$26,136Sale Price / item|10% Off
H 31.89 in W 137.8 in D 61.03 in
DeSede DS-747/40 Multifunctional Sofa in Noce Leather Seat and Back Upholstery
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Ernst Lüthy created when he established de Sede in the 1960s has been reflected in DS-747: form follows
Upholstery
$12,523Sale Price / item|10% Off
H 31.89 in W 90.16 in D 44.89 in
De Sede DS-747/23 Multifunctional Sofa in Black Leather Seat and Back Upholstery
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Ernst Lüthy created when he established de Sede in the 1960s has been reflected in DS-747: form follows
Upholstery
$11,327Sale Price / item|10% Off
H 31.89 in W 82.29 in D 44.89 in
DeSede DS-747/02 Multifunctional Sofa in White Leather Seat and Back Upholstery
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Ernst Lüthy created when he established de Sede in the 1960s has been reflected in DS-747: form follows
Upholstery
$7,259Sale Price / item|15% Off
H 40.56 in W 31.11 in D 46.46 in
De Sede DS 55 High Back Chair in Yellow Leather Upholstery, De Sede Design Team
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
our founder Ernst Lüthy and his companions created furniture. The simple elegance and the great love
Leather
Rare De Sede DS600 Sofa
By Ernest Lüthy, De Sede
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Exclusive and rare sofa made by the Swiss brand De Sede. This model DS600 is designed by Ernst
Leather
Unavailable
H 31.89 in W 100.01 in D 61.03 in
DeSede DS-747/40 Multifunctional Sofa in Noce Leather Seat and Back Upholstery
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Ernst Lüthy created when he established de Sede in the 1960s has been reflected in DS-747: form follows
Upholstery
Unavailable
H 31.89 in W 105.91 in D 44.89 in
DeSede Ds-747/04 Multifunctional Sofa in Black Leather Seat and Back Upholstery
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Ernst Lüthy created when he established de Sede in the 1960s has been reflected in DS-747: form follows
Upholstery
Unavailable
H 31.89 in W 98.04 in D 44.89 in
De Sede DS-747/03 Multifunctional Sofa in Black Leather Seat and Back Upholstery
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Ernst Lüthy created when he established de Sede in the 1960s has been reflected in DS-747: form follows
Upholstery
Unavailable
H 31.89 in W 82.29 in D 44.89 in
DeSede DS-747/02 Multifunctional Sofa in Black Leather Seat and Back Upholstery
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Ernst Lüthy created when he established de Sede in the 1960s has been reflected in DS-747: form follows
Upholstery
Unavailable
H 31.89 in W 84.26 in D 61.03 in
De Sede DS-747/20 Multifunctional Sofa in Noce Leather Seat and Back Upholstery
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Ernst Lüthy created when he established de Sede in the 1960s has been reflected in DS-747: form follows
Upholstery
Unavailable
H 31.89 in W 92.13 in D 61.03 in
De Sede DS-747/30 Multifunctional Sofa in Noce Leather Seat and Back Upholstery
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Ernst Lüthy created when he established de Sede in the 1960s has been reflected in DS-747: form follows
Upholstery
Unavailable
H 31.89 in W 90.16 in D 44.89 in
De Sede DS-747/23 Multifunctional Sofa in Black Leather Seat and Back Upholstery
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Ernst Lüthy created when he established de Sede in the 1960s has been reflected in DS-747: form follows
Upholstery
Unavailable
H 40.56 in W 31.11 in D 46.46 in
De Sede DS 55 High Back Chair in White Leather Upholstery by De Sede Design Team
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
our founder Ernst Lüthy and his companions created furniture. The simple elegance and the great love
Leather
Unavailable
H 40.56 in W 31.11 in D 46.46 in
De Sede DS 55 High Back Chair in Yellow Leather Upholstery, De Sede Design Team
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
our founder Ernst Lüthy and his companions created furniture. The simple elegance and the great love
Leather
Unavailable
H 32.29 in W 141.74 in D 106.3 in
Sectional Sofa in Dark Brown Leather by De Sede DS 76 Switzerland, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Frankfurt / Dreieich, DE
that time with about 100 employees. The former family business of master saddler Ernst Lüthy was
Leather, Wood
Urs Felbr + Ernst Luthy, 'Crusader' Settee
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The ‘Crusader’ Settee By Urs Felber and Ernst Luthy blends Swiss modern design with clean lines and
Leather, Wood
Leather Pouf Ottoman De Sede by Ernst Lüthy Switzerland 1970's
By Ernest Lüthy, De Sede
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Elegant and rare Ernst Lüthy pouf ottoman by De Sede Switzerland in the 70s. Made of soft high
Leather
Ernst Lüthy "Sitting Bull" Lounge Chair and Ottoman for De Sede, 1982
By De Sede
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Ernst Lüthy "Sitting Bull" Large Scale Lounge Chair and Ottoman for De Sede, Model Model DS-1010
Leather
Sold
H 28.35 in W 153.55 in L 28.35 in
20th Century De Sede Suede And Felt "Caterpillar" Sofa, Switzerland
By De Sede
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
was founded in 1962 by the saddler Ernst Lüthy in Klingnau. His team specialized in leather furniture
Suede, Felt
"Ds101" Leather Sofa by De Sede, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
saddler’s workshop established by Ernst Lüthy in the early 1960s. The business was formalized as De Sede AG
Leather
Sold
H 15.75 in W 18.51 in D 18.51 in
1x De Sede Plissee Patchwork Leather Pouf Ottoman Ernst Lüthy Switzerland
By De Sede
Located in Krefeld, DE
Nice and rare Ernst Lüthy cube ottoman by De Sede Switzerland. Made of soft high quality leather
Wood
Sold
H 31.5 in W 88 in D 34.5 in
Leather Patchwork Sofa by Ernst Lüthy, Founder of De Sede, Switzerland, 1960's
By De Sede
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An unusual leather sofa designed by Ernst Lüthy between 1962-1964, who went on to form De Sede in
Leather
Sold
H 31.5 in W 64 in D 34.5 in
Leather Patchwork Sofa by Ernst Lüthy, Founder of De Sede, Switzerland, 1960's
By De Sede
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An unusual leather sofa designed by Ernst Lüthy between 1962-1964, who went on to form De Sede in
Leather
$70 / item
H 23.5 in W 23.5 in D 1 in
Natural Parota Brutalist Sculptural Collage Artwork, Mural from Upcycled Wood
By Peter Glassford
Located in San Antonio, TX
These NATURAL PAROTA collage tiles are composed randomly from recycled wood remnants and when installed bathe any space with a warm feeling and texture which is meditative, sanded to...
Wood
$5,210
H 30.71 in W 84.26 in D 43.31 in
Lounge Sofa in Cognac Leather by George Bighinello for Eurosalotto, Italy, 1970s
Located in Almelo, NL
Large lounge sofa in cognac leather by George Bighinello for Eurosalotto, Italy, in the 1970s. A large lounge sofa in cognac leather by George Bighinello for Eurosalotto., Italy,...
Leather
$15,311
H 27.56 in W 94.49 in D 39.38 in
Gianfranco Frattini Brown Velvet Sesann Three-Seater Sofa for Cassina, 1972
By Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina
Located in Vicenza, IT
Sesann three-seater sofa, designed by Gianfranco Frattini in 1970 and produced by the Italian manufacturer Cassina. It features brown alpaca velvet upholstery and a chrome tubular ca...
Chrome
$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
$16,000 / set
H 24.02 in W 26.78 in D 33.86 in
Mid-Century Modern Pair of "Cubo" Armchairs by Jorge Zalszupin, Brazil, 1960s
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Mid-Century Modern Pair of "Cubo" Armchairs by Jorge Zalszupin, Brazil, 1960s Created by renowned Brazilian designer Jorge Zalszupin circa 1960, the "Cubo" - or Cube - armchair is s...
Fabric, Plywood
$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 Poltrona Frau, Luigi Massoni
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
Italian Lounge Chair in Cognac Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chair, leather, aluminum, Italy 1970s A lounge chair made in Italy in the 1970s. This chair strongly represents the essence of furniture design of the 1970s, going beyond the...
Aluminum
$14,500 / set
H 28.35 in W 48.04 in D 35.04 in
Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” Armchairs for B&B Italia, Cognac, 1971, Set of 2
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” armchairs for B&B Italia, patinated cognac leather, Italy, 1971, set of two. The search for a new shape for upholstered furniture: all parts are shape...
Foam, Leather
$5,280 / set
H 25.6 in W 37.41 in D 33.47 in
De Sede DS 14 Lounge Chairs in Patinated Cognac Leather, Switzerland, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Almelo, NL
De Sede DS 14 lounge chairs in patinated cognac leather, Switzerland 1970s These robust patinated De Sede lounge chairs ensure ultimate comfort and building quality with their solid...
Leather, Beech
$16,500
H 30.32 in W 84.26 in D 35.83 in
Hans Jørgen Frydendal for Modul Bygge System Sofa in Solid Pine and Bouclé
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans Jørgen Frydendal for Modul Bygge System, sofa, solid pine, reupholstered in boucle, Denmark, circa 1960 Hans Jørgen Frydendal created a sofa that directs all focus towards the ...
Bouclé, Pine
Saporiti Large Sofa in Structured Turquoise Upholstery
By Saporiti
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Saporiti, sofa, fabric, metal, Italy, 1950s Large sofa manufactured by Saporiti. This sofa is designed to be comfortable, soft and inviting. It has three seats with round sloping ar...
Metal
$18,809Sale Price|20% Off
H 24.81 in W 96.46 in D 26.38 in
Reupholstered 932 3-seater sofa by Mario Bellini for Cassina, Italy - 1960s
By Mario Bellini
Located in Berlin, DE
Reupholstered 932 3-seater sofa by Mario Bellini for Cassina. Designed 1964, price on request.
Leather
Mario Marenco 'Marenco' 3 Seater Sofa 255 for Arflex
By Mario Marenco, Arflex
Located in Tilburg, NL
Mario Marenco 'Marenco' 3 Seater Sofa 255 for Arflex. New, current production. The unmistakable design and wide modularity still make the Marenco sofa a must-have in contemporary f...
Fabric
Mid-Century Modern Two Seater Marenco Sofa by Mario Marenco
By Mario Marenco
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Two Seater Marenco Sofa by Mario Marenco Mario Marenco was born in 1933. He studied architecture in Naples and won research grants for Stockholm and Chicago. In 1...
Leather
1960s De Sede "DS-101" Leather Lounge Chair
By De Sede
Located in Medina, OH
Known from the James Bond movie "On Her Majesty's Secret Service", De Sede high quality leather lounge armchair DS 101. This rare chair model ceased production in the late 1970s, ori...
Leather
$9,600Sale Price|20% Off
H 27 in W 148 in D 104 in
Stunning 4-Piece Erwin Lambeth Circular Curved Sofa Sectional Mid-Century Modern
By Erwin Lambeth
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stunning 4-piece circular Erwin Lambeth sectional sofa. This vintage sectional sofa is quality through and through from the down-filled seat cushions to the thick ebonized plinth bas...
Upholstery, Wood
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.
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