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De Sede DS-76 Sofa, Brown Leather, Mid-Century Modern, 1970
De Sede DS-76 Sofa, Brown Leather, Mid-Century Modern, 1970

De Sede DS-76 Sofa, Brown Leather, Mid-Century Modern, 1970

Located in Austin, TX

Sofa, from Switzerland, DeSede exclusive, Model DS 76, upholstered in thick brown leather hide. The

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Hide, Leather

Mid-Century Modern Black Leather and Chrome Sofa Designed by Hans Eichenberger
Mid-Century Modern Black Leather and Chrome Sofa Designed by Hans Eichenberger

Mid-Century Modern Black Leather and Chrome Sofa Designed by Hans Eichenberger

By Hans Eichenberger, Girsberger

Located in Antwerp, BE

Rare large sofa three seater in stainless steel frame designed by Hans Eichenberger for Girsberger

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Stainless Steel

Original de Sede DS44 Dreisitzer Büffelleder Sofa Design Couch
Original de Sede DS44 Dreisitzer Büffelleder Sofa Design Couch

Original de Sede DS44 Dreisitzer Büffelleder Sofa Design Couch

By De Sede

Located in Berlin, DE

Wir bieten ein hochwertiges DS44 Dreisitzer Sofas von de Sede mit wunderschöner Patina zum Verkauf

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Original de Sede DS44 Dreisitzer Büffelleder Sofa Couch
Original de Sede DS44 Dreisitzer Büffelleder Sofa Couch

Original de Sede DS44 Dreisitzer Büffelleder Sofa Couch

By De Sede

Located in Berlin, DE

Wir bieten ein wunderschönes DS44 Dreisitzer Sofas von de Sede zum Verkauf an. Der Schweizer

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Original de Sede DS44 Zweisitzer Büffelleder Sofa Design Couch
Original de Sede DS44 Zweisitzer Büffelleder Sofa Design Couch

Original de Sede DS44 Zweisitzer Büffelleder Sofa Design Couch

By De Sede

Located in Berlin, DE

Wir bieten ein hochwertiges DS44 Zweisitzer Sofa von de Sede mit wunderschöner Patina zum Verkauf

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

2x Original de Sede Sofa DS 17 Zweisitzer Couch Leder Design
2x Original de Sede Sofa DS 17 Zweisitzer Couch Leder Design

2x Original de Sede Sofa DS 17 Zweisitzer Couch Leder Design

By De Sede

Located in Berlin, DE

Wir bieten insgesamt zwei wunderschöne Zweisitzer Sofas vom Schweizer Traditionshersteller de Sede

Category

Early 2000s Swiss Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Original de Sede DS 47 Dreisitzer Sofa Design Couch Dickleder
Original de Sede DS 47 Dreisitzer Sofa Design Couch Dickleder

Original de Sede DS 47 Dreisitzer Sofa Design Couch Dickleder

By De Sede

Located in Berlin, DE

Wir bieten ein wunderschönes de Sede DS 47 Dreisitzer Sofa aus dem Jahr 1983 zum Verkauf an. Das

Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Original de Sede DS 18 Zweisitzer Sofa Design Couch Leder
Original de Sede DS 18 Zweisitzer Sofa Design Couch Leder

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

Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

De Sede DS-167 Sofa
De Sede DS-167 Sofa

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

Category

2010s Swiss Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Original De Sede DS 10/23 Sofa Couch Zweisitzer leder schwarz
Original De Sede DS 10/23 Sofa Couch Zweisitzer leder schwarz

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 DS44 sofa set, 1960s
De Sede DS44 sofa set, 1960s

De Sede DS44 sofa set, 1960s

By De Sede

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Set of gorgeous leather DS44 sofas from De Sede consisting of a 2 and 3 seater sofa. De Sede

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede 2-Seat Sofa Black Leather Sofa, 1970
De Sede 2-Seat Sofa Black Leather Sofa, 1970

De Sede 2-Seat Sofa Black Leather Sofa, 1970

By De Sede

Located in Munich, Bavaria

De Sede black leather 2-seat sofa from 1970. Both seats are extendable for much more lounge seat

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Wood

De Sede DS-2011 Sofa 3-Sitzer Leder 235cm Designer Couch Luxus Vintage Schweiz
De Sede DS-2011 Sofa 3-Sitzer Leder 235cm Designer Couch Luxus Vintage Schweiz

De Sede DS-2011 Sofa 3-Sitzer Leder 235cm Designer Couch Luxus Vintage Schweiz

By De Sede

Located in Garching a. d. Alz, DE

De Sede DS-2011/03 Designer Sofa – 3-Sitzer Leder 235 cm – Schweizer Luxusmöbel Zum Verkauf steht

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

DS-83 Sofa, de Sede
DS-83 Sofa, de Sede

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

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede Terazza Sofa by Ubald Klug
De Sede Terazza Sofa by Ubald Klug

De Sede Terazza Sofa by Ubald Klug

By Ubald Klug

Located in Stockholm, SE

Rare modular sofa designed by Ubald Klug for De Sede, Switzerland, 1973.

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

1970s Sofa, de Sede DS-12, Vintage
1970s Sofa, de Sede DS-12, Vintage

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

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede 'DS-47' 3-seater sofa
De Sede 'DS-47' 3-seater sofa

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

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

DS-2878 Sofa by De Sede
DS-2878 Sofa by De Sede

DS-2878 Sofa by De Sede

By De Sede

Located in Geneve, CH

DS-2878 sofa by De Sede Dimensions: D 170 x W 104 x H 86 cm Materials: board material, leather

Category

2010s Swiss Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

1970s De Sede Ds47 Leather Sofa
1970s De Sede Ds47 Leather Sofa

1970s De Sede Ds47 Leather Sofa

By De Sede

Located in Turners Falls, MA

De Sede DS47 Black Leather Sofa. Sofa has an extendable seat for more sitting depth. De Sede is

Category

20th Century Swiss Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Vintage De Sede three-Seat Sofa, DS47
Vintage De Sede three-Seat Sofa, DS47

Vintage De Sede three-Seat Sofa, DS47

By De Sede

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Highly comfortable DS47 sofa patinated leather by De Sede. The design is simplistic, yet very

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

DS-102 Sofa by De Sede
DS-102 Sofa by De Sede

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. Dimensions: D 90 x W 235 x H

Category

2010s Swiss Modern Sofas

Materials

Aluminum

DS-17 Sofa by De Sede
DS-17 Sofa by De Sede

DS-17 Sofa by De Sede

$30,358 / 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

Category

2010s Swiss Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Beech

DS-2011 Sofa by De Sede
DS-2011 Sofa by De Sede

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

Category

2010s Swiss Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Beech

De Sede Reupholstered DS-102 Shell Sofa
De Sede Reupholstered DS-102 Shell Sofa

De Sede Reupholstered DS-102 Shell Sofa

By De Sede, Mathias Hoffmann

Located in Rochester, England

Introducing the DS-102 Shell Sofa by De Sede - a work of art of design and craftsmanship. Expertly

Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Foam

De Sede DS-101 Cognac Leather Sofa, 1970s
De Sede DS-101 Cognac Leather Sofa, 1970s

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

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

RH-306 Sofa by De Sede
RH-306 Sofa by De Sede

RH-306 Sofa by De Sede

By De Sede

Located in Geneve, CH

RH-306 sofa by De Sede Dimensions: D 57 x W 248 x H 65 cm Materials: High-gloss chrome-plated

Category

2010s Swiss Modern Sofas

Materials

Stainless Steel

DS-60 Sofa by De Sede
DS-60 Sofa by De Sede

DS-60 Sofa by De Sede

$38,605 / item

DS-60 Sofa by De Sede

By De Sede

Located in Geneve, CH

DS-60 sofa by De Sede. Designer: Gordon Guillaumier. Dimensions: D 54 x W 204 x H 76 cm

Category

2010s Swiss Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

DS-175 Sofa by De Sede
DS-175 Sofa by De Sede

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

Category

2010s Swiss Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

De Sede DS66 chocolate leather sofa set, 1960s
De Sede DS66 chocolate leather sofa set, 1960s

De Sede DS66 chocolate leather sofa set, 1960s

By De Sede

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Leather sofa set model DS66 sofa set by Desede, which stands for the best high quality leather

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede, Mid-Century Modern, DS-600 Non Stop Sectional Sofa, Green Fabric
De Sede, Mid-Century Modern, DS-600 Non Stop Sectional Sofa, Green Fabric

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-66  Brown Leather Sofa
De Sede DS-66  Brown Leather Sofa

De Sede DS-66 Brown Leather Sofa

$1,937Sale 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

Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS31 Sofa in Brown Leather, 1970s
De Sede DS31 Sofa in Brown Leather, 1970s

De Sede DS31 Sofa in Brown Leather, 1970s

By De Sede

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

brown leather. Good condition, small scratch on the back of the sofa. 1970s - Switzerland Dimensions

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

DS-16 Cognac leather sofa by De Sede, 1970s
DS-16 Cognac leather sofa by De Sede, 1970s

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.

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

DS-2011 in Black Leather Sofa by De Sede
DS-2011 in Black Leather Sofa by De Sede

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.

Category

1990s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

DS-2011 in Brown Leather Sofa by De Sede
DS-2011 in Brown Leather Sofa by De Sede

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.

Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

DS-80 Lounge Sofa by De Sede
DS-80 Lounge Sofa by De Sede

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

Category

2010s Swiss Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

De Sede DS-450 Sofa by Thomas Althaus
De Sede DS-450 Sofa by Thomas Althaus

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

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Vintage De Sede DS-68 Leather Brown Sofa
Vintage De Sede DS-68 Leather Brown Sofa

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

Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

De Sede DS-76 Sofa Bed in Brown Leather
De Sede DS-76 Sofa Bed in Brown Leather

De Sede DS-76 Sofa Bed in Brown Leather

By De Sede

Located in Jersey City, NJ

The DS-76 modular sofa by De Sede is a refined example of Swiss craftsmanship and innovative 1970s

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

DS-76 Sofa / Bed by De Sede
DS-76 Sofa / Bed by De Sede

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

Category

2010s Swiss Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Beech

De Sede DS 570 Corner Sofa and Footstool
De Sede DS 570 Corner Sofa and Footstool

De Sede DS 570 Corner Sofa and Footstool

$6,433Sale Price / set|28% Off

De Sede DS 570 Corner Sofa and Footstool

By De Sede, Thomas Althaus

Located in Rochester, England

living space. Discover the art of modern living with the DS-570 Corner Sofa and Footstool, available now

Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

DS-11 Patchwork Sectional Sofa for De Sede
DS-11 Patchwork Sectional Sofa for De Sede

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. The modular system

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-450 Sofa by Thomas Althaus
De Sede DS-450 Sofa by Thomas Althaus

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

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-600 'Snake' Sectional Sofa in Brown Leather
De Sede DS-600 'Snake' Sectional Sofa in Brown Leather

De Sede DS-600 'Snake' Sectional Sofa in Brown Leather

By De Sede

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Ulrich, and Klaus Vogt for De Sede in Switzerland, this organic modular "Snake" sectional sofa is

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Set of DS-1025 Sofa by De Sede
Set of DS-1025 Sofa by De Sede

Set of DS-1025 Sofa by De Sede

By De Sede

Located in Geneve, CH

DS-1025 sofa by De Sede Designer: Ubald Klug Dimensions: left D 91 x W 156 x H 70 cm right D 91

Category

2010s Swiss Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Buffalo Leather DS 47 Sofa By De Sede 1970s
Buffalo Leather DS 47 Sofa By De Sede 1970s

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

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede RH 201 Sofa by Robert Haussmann
De Sede RH 201 Sofa by Robert Haussmann

De Sede RH 201 Sofa by Robert Haussmann

By De Sede, Robert Haussmann

Located in New York, NY

De Sede RH 201 Sofa design by Robert Haussmann. Brown aniline leather, Chrome feet and steel.

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel, Chrome

De Sede DS-1088 Configurable Leather Sofa with Elongated Cushions
De Sede DS-1088 Configurable Leather Sofa with Elongated Cushions

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. Patchwork

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Model DS-47 Sofa by De Sede
Model DS-47 Sofa by De Sede

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

Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

DS-95 Buffalo Leather Sofa by De Sede
DS-95 Buffalo Leather Sofa by De Sede

DS-95 Buffalo Leather Sofa by De Sede

By De Sede

Located in Chicago, IL

c. 1970s. Switzerland. Full buffalo leather construction.

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

DS 84 Buffalo Leather Sofa by De Sede
DS 84 Buffalo Leather Sofa by De Sede

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

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Swiss Design Vintage De Sede DS-15 Settee, 1970s
Swiss Design Vintage De Sede DS-15 Settee, 1970s

Swiss Design Vintage De Sede DS-15 Settee, 1970s

By De Sede

Located in Renens, CH

Vintage dark brown leather DS-15 sofa by De Sede Switzerland. The compact two-seater sofa consists

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

Andre Vanden Beuck Aluminium and Black Leather Sofa
Andre Vanden Beuck Aluminium and Black Leather Sofa

Andre Vanden Beuck Aluminium and Black Leather Sofa

By Andre Vandenbeuck

Located in Weesp, NL

Introducing the ultimate sofa for the discerning collector: the 1960's Swiss high-quality designed

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Aluminum

De Sede DS-1088 Configurable Patchwork Leather Sofa with Elongated Cushions
De Sede DS-1088 Configurable Patchwork Leather Sofa with Elongated Cushions

De Sede DS-1088 Configurable Patchwork 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. Patchwork

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Robert Haussmann RH 310 Sofa by De Sede
Robert Haussmann RH 310 Sofa by De Sede

Robert Haussmann RH 310 Sofa by De Sede

By De Sede

Located in Munich, Bavaria

This model RH 310 leather sofa was designed by Robert Haussmann for Swiss Design/ De Sede produced

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Upholstery

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Modern Swiss Sofa For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal modern Swiss sofa for your home. A modern Swiss sofa — often made from animal skin, leather and wood — can elevate any home. There are 713 variations of the antique or vintage modern Swiss sofa you’re looking for, while we also have 119 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a modern Swiss sofa — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A modern Swiss sofa is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one modern Swiss sofa that is appealing in its simplicity, but De Sede, Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger and Ubald Klug produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Modern Swiss Sofa?

A modern Swiss sofa can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $8,070, while the lowest priced sells for $495 and the highest can go for as much as $60,000.

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 Sofas for You

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.