De Sede DS-888 "Collina" Small Modular Sofa in Leather by De Sede Design-Team
By De Sede, Hugo de Ruiter
Located in Brooklyn, NY
DS-888 Collina was conceived to break down traditional furniture barriers: with its sophisticated design, it invites you to redefine the boundaries between indoor and outdoor spaces,...
Leather
Ubald Klug DS-1025 "Terrazza" Sofa for De Sede, Black Leather, 1974, Set of 4
By Ubald Klug, De Sede
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Ubald Klug DS-1025 "Terrazza" sofas for De Sede, black leather, Switzerland, 1974, set of four
Leather
De Sede DS-600 ‘Snake’ Sectional Sofa in Patinated Tan Leather by Ueli Berger
By Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger, De Sede
Located in Almelo, NL
De Sede DS-600 ‘Snake’ Sectional Sofa in Patinated Tan Leather by Ueli Berger, Switzerland, 1972
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De Sede DS-175 Large Two-Seat Sofa in Hazel Upholstery by Patrick Norguet
By Patrick Norguet, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
appealing for their Classic simplicity. Inspired by Classic elements and modern combinations, this item of
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De Sede DS-175 Small Two-Seat Sofa in Hazel Upholstery by Patrick Norguet
By Patrick Norguet, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
appealing for their Classic simplicity. Inspired by Classic elements and modern combinations, this item of
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De Sede DS-175 Medium Two-Seat Sofa in Hazel Upholstery by Patrick Norguet
By Patrick Norguet, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
appealing for their Classic simplicity. Inspired by Classic elements and modern combinations, this item of
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Sesam Adjustable Reclining Leather Sofa by FSM
By Georg Appeltshauser, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
FSM Sesam sofa by De Sede. The ultimate in comfort. A simple adjustment - that can even be made
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De Sede DS-87 Two-Seat Sofa in Hazel Leather Upholstery by Antonella Scarpitta
By Antonella Scarpitta, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A floating island of tranquility with its slender form, the elegant DS-87 sofa model seems to float
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De Sede DS-87 Four-Seat Sofa in Hazel Leather Upholstery by Antonella Scarpitta
By De Sede, Antonella Scarpitta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A floating island of tranquility with its slender form, the elegant DS-87 sofa model seems to float
Leather
Ubald Klug DS-1025 "Terrazza" Sofa for De Sede, Brown Leather, 1974, Set of 4
By De Sede, Ubald Klug
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Ubald Klug DS-1025 "Terrazza" sofas for De Sede, brown leather, Switzerland, 1974, set of four
Leather
De Sede DS-2011 Two-Seat Sofa in Black Leather by De Sede Design Team
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
already in a sleep mode. The visual lightness and modern, casual elegance underline the timeless look that
Leather
De Sede DS-2011 Two-Seater Sofa in Snow Leather by De Sede Design Team
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
already in a sleep mode. The visual lightness and modern, casual elegance underline the timeless look that
Leather
De Sede DS-164 Left Sofa Bed in Schiefer Brown Upholstery by Hugo de Ruiter
By De Sede, Hugo de Ruiter
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Revolutionary back-push mechanism DS-164 can be transformed from an open sofa into an elegant
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De Sede DS-4 Three-Seat Sofa in Olive Upholstery by Antonella Scarpitta
By De Sede, Antonella Scarpitta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The DS-4 is a clear statement from the designer to follow an idea, a style, a personal claim to perfection to the very depths. Thanks to its raised backrest, the DS-4 offers that sty...
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De Sede DS-7 Three-Seat Sofa in Snow Upholstery by Antonella Scarpitta
By De Sede, Antonella Scarpitta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A strong interpretation of the lounge idea; timeless everyday object and showpiece at the same time. The high seating comfort and the many possible uses are striking. Clear contours ...
Leather
De Sede DS-4 Two-Seat Sofa in Red Upholstery by Antonella Scarpitta
By De Sede, Antonella Scarpitta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The DS-4 is a clear statement from the designer to follow an idea, a style, a personal claim to perfection to the very depths. Thanks to its raised backrest, the DS-4 offers that sty...
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De Sede DS-164 Three-Seat Sofa in Off-White Upholstery by Hugo de Ruiter
By Hugo de Ruiter, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Revolutionary back-push mechanism DS-164 can be transformed from an open sofa into an elegant
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De Sede RH-306 3-Seat Sofa in Cafe Leather and Steel Feet by Robert Haussmann
By De Sede, Robert Haussmann
Located in Brooklyn, NY
and in demand. The RH-306 sofa designed by Swiss architect Robert Haussmann in 1963 is now being
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De Sede RH-306 3-Seat Sofa in Cafe Upholstery and Steel Feet by Robert Haussmann
By Robert Haussmann, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
and in demand. The RH-306 sofa designed by Swiss architect Robert Haussmann in 1963 is now being
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De Sede DS-600 ‘Snake’ Sectional Sofa in Patinated Cream Leather by Ueli Berger
By Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger, De Sede
Located in Almelo, NL
De Sede DS-600 ‘Snake’ Sofa in Patinated Cream Leather, 13 Elements, Switzerland, 1972 Description
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De Sede RH-306 3-Seat Sofa in Cafe Fabric with Wooden Feet by Robert Haussmann
By De Sede, Robert Haussmann
Located in Brooklyn, NY
and in demand. The RH-306 sofa designed by Swiss architect Robert Haussmann in 1963 is now being
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De Sede DS-276/02 Two-Seat Sofa in Natural Umbra Upholstery by Christian Werner
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
a contradiction makes the charm of a dream sofa. The outer surfaces curve from the straight-line
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De Sede DS-276/23 Two-Seat Sofa in Natural Umbra Leather by Christian Werner
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
a contradiction makes the charm of a dream sofa. The outer surfaces curve from the straight-line
Leather
De Sede DS-276/03 Three-Seat Sofa in Natural Umbra Leather by Christian Werner
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
a contradiction makes the charm of a dream sofa. The outer surfaces curve from the straight-line
Leather
De Sede DS-1025/09 Terrazza Sofa in Perla Upholstery by Ubald Klug, 1 Element
By De Sede, Ubald Klug
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Two ingeniously designed sofa elements are the great basis for one’s own and personal
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De Sede DS-167 Sofa with Movable Backrest in Leather by Hugo de Ruiter
By De Sede, Hugo de Ruiter
Located in Brooklyn, NY
system, the organic form of the sculptural body grew more filigree, slenderer and more modern. Instead of
Leather
Stendig De Sede DS 600 "Nonstop" Sectional Sofa
By Stendig Co., Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger
Located in Astoria, NY
Sofa, 1970s, in 14 sections with light green leather upholstery, "Stendig" label to underside. 29" H x
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De Sede DS-159 Three-Seat Sofa in Paris Blue Upholstery by De Sede Design Team
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
combinations and sofa systems with individual elements measuring 80 x 80 cm make it possible – by the assisting
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RESTORED DE SEDE DS47 RECLINING BROWN BUFFALO NECK LEATHER SOFA PART OF A SUiTE
By De Sede
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
restored Mid Century Modern circa 1960’s De Sede DS47 sofa which is part of a larger collection Please
Leather
De Sede Ds-490 Modular Sofa in Off-White Leather by De Sede Design Team
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
rotated independently of each other by 90°; the sofa with modern seat depth thus becomes a recliner for
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De Sede DS-159 Two-Seat Sofa in Cigarro Brown Leather by De Sede Design Team
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
combinations and sofa systems with individual elements measuring 80 x 80 cm make it possible - by the assisting
Leather
De Sede ‘DS-22’ Modular Sofa in Caramel Leather
By De Sede
Located in Waalwijk, NL
De Sede, ‘DS-22’ Modular sofa, leather, Switzerland, 1980s This high quality sectional sofa
Leather
De Sede Ds-2011 Two-Seat Sofa in Jade Leather Upholstery by De Sede Design Team
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
already in a sleep mode. The visual lightness and modern, casual elegance underline the timeless look that
Leather
Ubald Klug DS-1025 "Terrazza" Sofa for De Sede, Brown Leather, 1974, Set of 2
By De Sede, Ubald Klug
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Ubald Klug DS-1025 "Terrazza" sofas for De Sede, brown leather, Switzerland, 1974, set of two
Leather
De Sede DS-21/123A Two-Seat Modular Sofa in Hazel Leather by Stephan Hürlemann
By Stephan Hürlemann, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
. And yet: the proportions seem fresh and new, unused and inviting, Classic and modern. DS-21 is the
Leather
De Sede DS-21/123B Two-Seat Modular Sofa in Black Leather by Stephan Hürlemann
By De Sede, Stephan Hürlemann
Located in Brooklyn, NY
. And yet: the proportions seem fresh and new, unused and inviting, Classic and modern. DS-21 is the
Leather
De Sede DS-21/123A Two-Seat Modular Sofa in Black Leather by Stephan Hürlemann
By Stephan Hürlemann, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
. And yet: the proportions seem fresh and new, unused and inviting, classic and modern. DS-21 is the
Leather
De Sede DS-21/123C Two-Seat Modular Sofa in Black Leather by Stephan Hürlemann
By Stephan Hürlemann, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
. And yet: the proportions seem fresh and new, unused and inviting, classic and modern. DS-21 is the
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
. And yet: the proportions seem fresh and new, unused and inviting, Classic and modern. DS-21 is the
Leather
De Sede DS-21/302A Two-Seat Modular Sofa in Gray Upholstery by Stephan Hürleman
By Stephan Hürlemann, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
. And yet: the proportions seem fresh and new, unused and inviting, Classic and modern. DS-21 is the
Upholstery
De Sede DS-4 Four-Seater Sofa in Living Umbra Leather by Antonella Scarpitta
By Antonella Scarpitta, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The DS-4 is a clear statement from the designer to follow an idea, a style, a personal claim to perfection to the very depths. Thanks to its raised backrest, the DS-4 offers that sty...
Fabric
De Sede DS-748 Large Two-Seat Sofa in Nougat Upholstery by Claudio Bellini
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With DS-748 as your dream destination, you can save yourself the stress of travel, while relaxing perfectly at home instead. It doesn’t take much more than a perfect piece of furnitu...
Leather
De Sede DS-748 Small Two-Seat Sofa in Nougat Upholstery by Claudio Bellini
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With DS-748 as your dream destination, you can save yourself the stress of travel – while relaxing perfectly at home instead. It doesn‘t take much more than a perfect piece of furnit...
Leather
De Sede DS-7 Four-Seat Sofa in Nougat Leather Upholstery by Antonella Scarpitta
By Antonella Scarpitta, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A strong interpretation of the lounge idea; timeless everyday object and showpiece at the same time. The high seating comfort and the many possible uses are striking. Clear contours ...
Leather
De Sede DS-748 Medium Two-Seat Sofa in Paris Upholstery by Claudio Bellini
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With DS-748 as your dream destination, you can save yourself the stress of travel – while relaxing perfectly at home instead. It doesn‘t take much more than a perfect piece of furnit...
Leather
De Sede DS-748 Large Two-Seat Sofa in Paris Leather Upholstery, Claudio Bellini
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With DS-748 as your dream destination, you can save yourself the stress of travel – while relaxing perfectly at home instead. It doesn‘t take much more than a perfect piece of furnit...
Leather
De Sede DS-748 Small Two-Seat Sofa in Paris Upholstery by Claudio Bellini
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With DS-748 as your dream destination, you can save yourself the stress of travel – while relaxing perfectly at home instead. It doesn‘t take much more than a perfect piece of furnit...
Leather
De Sede DS-333 Large Two-Seat Sofa in Schiefer Leather by De Sede Design Team
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
the slim, floor-free sofa frame. The outer shell surprises – in keeping with the De Sede philosophy
Leather
De Sede DS-333 Small Two-Seat Sofa in Grey Upholstery by De Sede Design Team
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
the slim, floor-free sofa frame. The outer shell surprises – in keeping with the De Sede philosophy
Upholstery
De Sede DS-167 Sofa with Movable Backrest in Black Upholstery by Hugo de Ruiter
By Hugo de Ruiter, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
system, the organic form of the sculptural body grew more filigree, more slender and more modern. Instead
Leather
De Sede DS 531 Three-Seat Sofa in Black Upholstery by De Sede Design-Team
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
modern lightness with the heritage of de Sede. This versatile family of seats in an unmistakable
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De Sede DS-167 Sofa with Movable Backrest in Perla Upholstery by Hugo de Ruiter
By De Sede, Hugo de Ruiter
Located in Brooklyn, NY
system, the organic form of the sculptural body grew more filigree, slenderer and more modern. Instead of
Leather
De Sede DS 76 Two-Seat Sofa Bed in Black Upholstery by De Sede Design Team
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
DS-76 was launched as early as 1972, when it was considered revolutionary, no sofa bed could manage
Leather
De Sede DS-161 Three-Seat Sofa in Leather Upholstery by De Sede Design Team
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Its linear outer contour and round inner shape make the DS-161 a fine silhouette of comfort. The forward sloping armrests let the arms rest enthroned, while the backrest embraces the...
Leather
De Sede ‘DS-15’ Modular Sofa in Patinated Brown Leather
By De Sede
Located in Waalwijk, NL
De Sede, 'DS-15' sectional sofa, patinated leather, Switzerland, 1970s. This high-quality
Leather
De Sede ‘DS-15’ Modular Sofa in Patinated Brown Leather
By De Sede
Located in Waalwijk, NL
De Sede, sectional sofa with ottoman, model 'DS-15', leather, Switzerland, 1970s. This high
Leather
De Sede 'Pagoda' DS-19 Sectional Sofa in Cognac Brown Leather
By De Sede
Located in Waalwijk, NL
De Sede, sofa, model 'Pagoda' DS-19, leather, Switzerland, 1973-1979 This exceptional high-quality
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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.
