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24 Segment Black Leather DS600 Non Stop Sofa by De Sede
By De Sede
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage DS600 Non Stop sofa with 24 segments, fully upholstered in high quality and durable black
Category

Vintage 1970s Sofas

Materials

Steel

De Sede DS-600 “Non- Stop” Sofa (16 segments)
By Heinz Ulrich, De Sede, Eleonore Peduzzi Riva, Ueli Berger, Klaus Vogt
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
Steve Chase Non Stop Channel Tufted Sofa, 1970
By Steve Chase
Located in Chicago, IL
Steve Chase Non Stop Channel Tufted Sofa, 1970. Upholstered sofa in mohair and naugahyde. Similar
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Mohair, Naugahyde

Casa Bella Sofa and Two Ottomans 1980's
By Casa Bella
Located in Pawtucket, RI
Modular, 11 foot, all leather sofa is the manner of a De Sede Non-Stop sofa. Originally purchased
Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede Ds-600 "Non Stop" Snake Shaped Modular Sofa, 1980's
By Heinz Ulrich, De Sede, Ueli Berger, Eleonore Peduzzi Riva
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
A fabulous De Sede leather DS 600 "Non Stop" or snake shaped sofa. The DS 600 was designed in
Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede Ds-600 "Non Stop" Snake Modular Sofa in Full Leather
By Heinz Ulrich, De Sede, Ueli Berger, Eleonore Peduzzi Riva
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
A fabulous De Sede full leather DS 600 "Non Stop" or snake shaped sofa. The DS 600 was designed in
Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede Ds-600 "Non Stop" Snake Shaped Modular Sofa in Full Black Leather
By Eleonore Peduzzi Riva, Heinz Ulrich, De Sede, Ueli Berger
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
A fabulous De Sede full leather DS 600 "Non Stop" or snake shaped sofa. The DS 600 was designed
Category

Early 2000s Swiss Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS 600 Sofa in Black Leather Vintage
By De Sede, Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger
Located in Highland, IN
by Stendig, the DS 600 organic sofa is a brilliant and versatile design. Often called the "Non-stop
Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

Modular Sofa by Casa Bella, 1980s Switzerland
By Casa Bella, De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
just that. Manufactured by Casa Bella in the 1980s, and in the style of the De Sede Non Stop Sofa, here
Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

A 20th Century Swiss Leather De Sede Ds-600 "Caterpillar" Sofa
By De Sede
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
unquestionably one of its most striking designs was de Sede’s DS-600 modular Non Stop sofa. Swiss furniture
Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Other Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-600 ''Non Stop'' Sectional Sofa, 1970s Early Model, Set of 14
By Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger, De Sede
Located in Zagreb, HR
The iconic De Sede DS-600 modular sofa, also known as 'Snake', 'Caterpillar' or 'Non-Stop'. This
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Metal

Three Stacking Murano Bowls by Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva for Vistosi
By Vistosi
Located in Chicago, IL
sectional "non-stop" sofa, created in collaboration with Heins Ulrich and Ueli Berger for the Swiss
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Crystal

De Sede DS600 Mid Century Non Stop Leather Sectional Sofa
By De Sede
Located in Countryside, IL
De Sede DS600 Mid Century Non Stop Leather Sectional Sofa This sectional sofa measures: 190 wide x
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

Sofa in Leather Non Stop "Ds 600" for De Sede, Switzerland 1970s.
By Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger
Located in Lot/Drogenbos, BE
Magnificent project, Sofa model "DS600" “Non Stop” in Chocolate brown leather composed of 16
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Sofas

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Wood

De Sede DS-600 “Non-stop” Shape Modular Sofa in Adjustable Elements
By De Sede, Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger
Located in Brooklyn, NY
serpentine endless sofa. The affectionately named “Tatzelwurm” sculpture also took up residency in the living
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

DeSede DS-600 “Non-stop” Modular Sofa in Espresso Leather & Adjustable Elements
By De Sede, Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger
Located in Brooklyn, NY
serpentine endless sofa. The affectionately named “Tatzelwurm” sculpture also took up residency in the living
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-600 “Non-stop” Shaped Modular Sofa in Adjustable Elements
By De Sede, Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger
Located in Brooklyn, NY
serpentine endless sofa. The affectionately named “Tatzelwurm” sculpture also took up residency in the living
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Scrumptious 4 Piece Leather Non Stop Style Serpentine Sectional Sofa Bernhardt
By Bernhardt
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Scrumptious 4 piece black leather "Non-Stop" style serpentine sectional sofa. If you have the room
Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

De Sede DS-600 “Non-stop” Modular Sofa in Blue with Adjustable Elements
By Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
serpentine endless sofa. The affectionately named “Tatzelwurm” sculpture also took up residency in the living
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

De Sede DS-600 “Non-stop” Shape Modular Sofa Adjustable Elements
By De Sede, Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger
Located in Brooklyn, NY
serpentine endless sofa. The affectionately named “Tatzelwurm” sculpture also took up residency in the living
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-600 “Non-stop” Shape Modular Sofa Adjustable Elements
By De Sede, Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger
Located in Brooklyn, NY
serpentine endless sofa. The affectionately named “Tatzelwurm” sculpture also took up residency in the living
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-600 Non Stop Modular Blue Velvet Sofa 38 Elements
By De Sede, Ueli Berger
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Monumental bespoke De Sede DS 600 Non-Stop snake sofa featuring a dramatic indigo blue velvet
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Metal

De Sede DS-600 “Non-stop” Shape Modular Sofa in Brown with Adjustable Elements
By Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
serpentine endless sofa. The affectionately named “Tatzelwurm” sculpture also took up residency in the living
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-600 “Non-stop” Modular Sofa in Cuoio Leather and Adjustable Elements
By Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
serpentine endless sofa. The affectionately named “Tatzelwurm” sculpture also took up residency in the living
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

DeSede DS-600 “Non-stop” Modular Sofa in Espresso Leather & Adjustable Elements
By De Sede, Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger
Located in Brooklyn, NY
serpentine endless sofa. The affectionately named “Tatzelwurm” sculpture also took up residency in the living
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-600 “Non-stop” Shape Modular Sofa in Adjustable Elements
By De Sede, Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger
Located in Brooklyn, NY
serpentine endless sofa. The affectionately named “Tatzelwurm” sculpture also took up residency in the living
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-600 “Non-stop” Shaped Modular Sofa in Adjustable Elements
By De Sede, Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger
Located in Brooklyn, NY
serpentine endless sofa. The affectionately named “Tatzelwurm” sculpture also took up residency in the living
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-600 “Non-stop” Shaped Modular Sofa in Adjustable Elements
By Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
serpentine endless sofa. The affectionately named “Tatzelwurm” sculpture also took up residency in the living
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-600 “Non-stop” Shape Modular Sofa in Adjustable Elements
By Gordon Guillaumier, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
serpentine endless sofa. The affectionately named “Tatzelwurm” sculpture also took up residency in the living
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather

DeSede DS-600 “Non-stop” Modular Sofa in Espresso Leather & Adjustable Elements
By De Sede, Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger
Located in Brooklyn, NY
serpentine endless sofa. The affectionately named “Tatzelwurm” sculpture also took up residency in the living
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede, Mid-Century Modern, DS-600 Non Stop Sectional Sofa, Green Fabric
By De Sede
Located in Manhasset, NY
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

Gorgeous De Sede 20 Piece DS600 "Non-Stop" Sectional Sofa, Burnt Orange Leather
By De Sede, Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The iconic De Sede DS600 "Nonstop" or "Snake" sectional sofa by Ueli Berger, Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-600 “Non-stop” Modular Sofa in Blue with Adjustable Elements
By De Sede, Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger
Located in Brooklyn, NY
serpentine endless sofa. The affectionately named “Tatzelwurm” sculpture also took up residency in the living
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Fabric

De Sede DS-600 “Non-stop” Modular Sofa in Blue with Adjustable Elements
By De Sede, Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger
Located in Brooklyn, NY
serpentine endless sofa. The affectionately named “Tatzelwurm” sculpture also took up residency in the living
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Fabric

De Sede DS 600 “Non-Stop” Suede Sofa By Heinz Ulrich, Ueli Berger, 1970s
By Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger, De Sede
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Fantastic early vintage De Sede DS-600 “Non-Stop” sectional sofa by Heinz Ulrich, Ueli Berger and
Category

Vintage 1980s Sectional Sofas

Materials

Suede, Felt

De Sede DS600 Ueli Berger Dark Brown Leather 22 Piece "Non-Stop" Snake Sofa
By De Sede, Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The iconic De Sede DS600 "Nonstop" or "Snake" sectional sofa by Ueli Berger, Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather, Felt

De Sede DS-600 “Non-stop” Modular Sofa in Cuoio Leather and Adjustable Elements
By Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
serpentine endless sofa. The affectionately named “Tatzelwurm” sculpture also took up residency in the living
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-600 “Non-stop” Shape Modular Sofa in Brown with Adjustable Elements
By De Sede, Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger
Located in Brooklyn, NY
serpentine endless sofa. The affectionately named “Tatzelwurm” sculpture also took up residency in the living
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-600 “Non-stop” Modular Sofa in Cuoio Leather and Adjustable Elements
By Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
serpentine endless sofa. The affectionately named “Tatzelwurm” sculpture also took up residency in the living
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-600 “Non-stop” Shape Modular Sofa in Brown with Adjustable Elements
By De Sede, Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger
Located in Brooklyn, NY
serpentine endless sofa. The affectionately named “Tatzelwurm” sculpture also took up residency in the living
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS600 Dark Chocolate Brown Leather 23 Piece Non-Stop Snake Sofa, 1970's
By Ueli Berger, De Sede
Located in Culver City, CA
Available right now we have a De Sede Nonstop DS-600 Sofa—an absolute designer’s dream and a true
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede, Mid-Century Modern, DS-600 Sectional Sofa, Leather, Felt, 2024
By De Sede
Located in Manhasset, NY
De Sede, Mid-Century Modern, Non-Stop DS-600, Modular Sectional Sofa, Off-White Leather, Felt, 2024
Category

2010s Swedish Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

De Sede DS 600 'Snake' Sofa 14 Elements in Full-grain Pink Nappa Leather
By De Sede, Ueli Berger
Located in Tilburg, NL
arguably the most famous sofa in the world. The non-stop system makes this sofa endless and it currently
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

De Sede DS 600 'Snake' Sectional Sofa 25 Elements in Full-grain Nappa Leather
By Ueli Berger, De Sede
Located in Tilburg, NL
famous sofa in the world. The non-stop system makes this sofa endless and it currently has the record
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

De Sede DS 600 'Snake' Sectional Sofa 40 Elements in Full-grain Nappa Leather
By Ueli Berger, De Sede
Located in Tilburg, NL
famous sofa in the world. The non-stop system makes this sofa endless and it currently has the record
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

De Sede DS 600 'Snake' Seating Landscape with 80 Elements in Nappa Leather
By De Sede, Ueli Berger
Located in Tilburg, NL
'Snake' is arguably the most famous sofa in the world. The non-stop system makes this sofa endless and it
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Rosewood Lazy Susan Rotating Coffee Table, 1968
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Coggin curved sofa but can work with any alternate option include the De Sede Non-Stop sofa, Vladimir
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Rosewood, Formica

Modernist Spotlight Silk Wool Rug by David Rockwell 18'W x 24.5'L
By The Rug Company, David Rockwell
Located in Rio Vista, CA
. The rug was designed to match and anchor a custom color De Sede DS600 non-stop snake sofa. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

De Sede Ds600 Ueli Berger "Non-Stop" Sofa
By De Sede, Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger
Located in Antwerp, BE
De Sede Ds600 Ueli bergere "Non-Stop" sofa, 16 pieces, full leather upholstery with some
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede Ds600 Ueli Berger "Non-Stop" Sofa
De Sede Ds600 Ueli Berger "Non-Stop" Sofa
H 28.75 in W 161.42 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. The DS 600 or "the snake
Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS600 Non-Stop Sectional Sofa
By Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger
Located in Palm Beach, FL
large-scale De Sede "non-stop-DS600" sectional sofa containing 25 Pieces in original ultrasuede
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Ultrasuede

Organic De Sede DS600 "Non Stop" Brown Patinated Leather Sofa
Located in Morbio Inferiore, CH
19 Pieces for this super beautiful adjustable in the posizion and size you like organic sofa
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wool, Upholstery

De Sede DS600 Non-Stop Nubuck Chocolat 22 Elements
By Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger
Located in PARIS, FR
A huge size and an exceptional finish, discover our DS600 sofa! If the design of the 70s often
Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Space Age Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

Iconic De Sede DS-600 Non Stop 29 Elements Corner Sofa Suite
By Eleonore Peduzzi Riva, U. Berger, Heinz Ulrich
Located in London, GB
Iconic De Sede DS-600 non stop 29 elements corner sofa suite one of the most popular piece of
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Living Room Sets

Materials

Leather

De Sede Non-Stop Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
De Sede non Stop Sofa
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede Non-Stop Sofa
De Sede Non-Stop Sofa
H 29 in W 114 in D 36 in
De Sede Non Stop Sofa
By De Sede
Located in Dallas, TX
A 17 piece Non-Stop sofa designed by Ueli Berger,Elenora Peduzzi-Riva and Heinz Ulrich
Category

Vintage 1970s Sofas

De Sede Non Stop Sofa
De Sede Non Stop Sofa
H 29 in W 168 in
De Sede non-stop sofa DS-600
By De Sede
Located in Chicago, IL
21 section non-stop sofa. Model DS-600. Designed by Ueli Berger for DeSede of Switzerland.
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede non-stop sofa DS-600
De Sede non-stop sofa DS-600
H 28 in W 220 in D 40 in
DS 600 Organic Sofa / Non-Stop Sofa
By Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This sofa was custom ordered in 1988 in White Leather. You will not find an older Non Stop Sofa in
Category

20th Century Swiss Sofas

Materials

Felt, Wood

DS 600 Organic Sofa / Non-Stop Sofa
DS 600 Organic Sofa / Non-Stop Sofa
H 29 in W 204 in D 40 in
De Sede Vintage DS 600 Non-Stop Sofa
By De Sede
Located in Geneva, CH
DS 600 non stop sofa produced by De Sede 1970. 18 elements in rare cherry red/bordeaux leather and
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Sofas

Materials

Leather, Felt

De Sede Vintage DS 600 Non-Stop Sofa
De Sede Vintage DS 600 Non-Stop Sofa
H 28.35 in W 177.17 in D 39.38 in
"Non-Stop" Sofa in beige leather by DeSede
Located in New York, NY
“Non-Stop” sofa in beige leather by DeSede and sold through Stendig, Italy 1970’s (original invoice
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Sofas

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Non Stop Couch For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the non stop couch you’re looking for. A non stop couch — often made from animal skin, leather and fabric — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the non stop couch you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A non stop couch 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 non stop couch that is appealing in its simplicity, but De Sede, Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger and Ueli Berger produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Non Stop Couch?

Prices for a non stop couch can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $4,800 and can go as high as $60,000, while the average can fetch as much as $26,765.

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