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De Sede DS 600 Sofa in Black Leather Vintage
By Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger, De Sede
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

De Sede Non Stop Sofa DS-600, Stendig, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The De Sede DS-600 was designed by Ueli Berger, Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, and Heinz Ulrich in 1972
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-600 'Non Stop' Sofa DS-600 by Eleonore Peduzzi Riva for de Sede
By Eleonore Peduzzi Riva, De Sede
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

Eleven Element Non Stop Sofa DS-600 by De Sede
By De Sede
Located in Dallas, TX
Sofa DS-600 designed by Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Ueli Berger, and Heinz Ulrich for De Sede, 1972
Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather

Vintage De Sede DS-600 Modular Sofa
By De Sede, Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger
Located in Surbiton, GB
Late 20th century leather DS-600 modular sofa designed by Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Ueli Berger
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather

Vintage De Sede DS-600 Modular Sofa
Vintage De Sede DS-600 Modular Sofa
H 29.53 in W 203.55 in D 39.38 in
De Sede DS-600 “Non- Stop” Sofa (16 segments)
By De Sede, Klaus Vogt, Heinz Ulrich, Eleonore Peduzzi Riva, Ueli Berger
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
De Sede DS600 Iconic Vintage Sofa, Collector's Piece
By De Sede
Located in PEGO, ES
Our DeSede DS-600 modular sofa. Composed of a range of 18 multifunctional elements with which it
Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Sofas

Materials

Leather, Felt

De Sede DS-600 “Non-stop” Shape Modular Sofa in Adjustable Elements
By De Sede, Gordon Guillaumier
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Launched in 1972, DS-600 is an indestructible, variable modular system of upholstered furniture
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede Ds-600 "Non Stop" Snake Shaped Modular Sofa, 1980's
By De Sede, Heinz Ulrich, Eleonore Peduzzi Riva, Ueli Berger
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 SNAKE OUTDOOR Sofa by U.Berger, E.Peduzzi-Riva, H.Ulrich, K.Vogt
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
elegant with the DS-600 Tatzelwurm and the DS-1025 Terrazza − the seating furniture that has characterized
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Sofas

Materials

Stainless Steel

De Sede DS-600 “Non-stop” Shape Modular Sofa in Adjustable Elements
By Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Launched in 1972, DS-600 is an indestructible, variable modular system of upholstered furniture
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-600 Nonstop Snake Shaped Modular Sofa in Black Leather
By Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Launched in 1972, DS-600 is an indestructible, variable modular system of upholstered furniture
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern 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
Launched in 1972, DS-600 is an indestructible, variable modular system of upholstered furniture
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-600 'Snake' Sectional Sofa in Light Grey Leather
By Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger, De Sede
Located in Waalwijk, NL
De Sede, Sectional sofa model ‘Snake’ DS-600, leather, Switzerland, 1972. An amazing design by
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-600 “Non-stop” Shape Modular Sofa Adjustable Elements
By Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Launched in 1972, DS-600 is an indestructible, variable modular system of upholstered furniture
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-600 “Non-stop” Shape Modular Sofa Adjustable Elements
By Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Launched in 1972, DS-600 is an indestructible, variable modular system of upholstered furniture
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-600 'Snake' Sectional Sofa in Patinated Brown Leather
By Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger, De Sede, Klaus Vogt
Located in Waalwijk, NL
De Sede, ‘Snake’ DS-600, leather, felt, Switzerland, 1972. A design by Ueli Berger, Elenora
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather, Felt

De Sede DS 600 'Snake' Sofa 14 Elements in Full-grain Pink Nappa Leather
By Ueli Berger, De Sede
Located in Tilburg, NL
De Sede DS 600 'Snake' Sectional Sofa with 14 Elements in High Quality Full-grain Pink Nappa
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
De Sede DS 600 'Snake' Sectional Sofa with 25 Elements in High Quality Full-grain Nappa Leather
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
De Sede DS 600 'Snake' Sectional Sofa with 40 Elements in High Quality Full-grain Nappa Leather
Category

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

Materials

Leather, Wood

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
Launched in 1972, DS-600 is an indestructible, variable modular system of upholstered furniture
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

De Sede DS-600 Style Round Sofa in Corduroy Fabric, Germany, 1970s
By De Sede, Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger
Located in Almelo, NL
De Sede DS-600 style Round Sofa in Corduroy Fabric, Germany, 1970s. The large half-round
Category

Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Beech

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
Launched in 1972, DS-600 is an indestructible, variable modular system of upholstered furniture
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-600 Nonstop Snake Shaped Modular Sofa in Black Leather
By De Sede, Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Launched in 1972, DS-600 is an indestructible, variable modular system of upholstered furniture
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
Launched in 1972, DS-600 is an indestructible, variable modular system of upholstered furniture
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede Ds-600 "Non Stop" Snake Shaped Modular Sofa in Full Black Leather
By De Sede, Heinz Ulrich, Eleonore Peduzzi Riva, 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 “Non-stop” Shaped Modular Sofa in Adjustable Elements
By De Sede, Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Launched in 1972, DS-600 is an indestructible, variable modular system of upholstered furniture
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-600 Nonstop Snake Shaped Modular Sofa in Black Leather
By De Sede, Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Launched in 1972, DS-600 is an indestructible, variable modular system of upholstered furniture
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede Sofa DS 600 Snake Ueli Berger & Riva 1972 Brown Leather 12 Elements
By Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger, De Sede
Located in Munster, NRW
De Sede DS 600. Design by Ueli bergere, Eleonore Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, Klaus Vogt, 1972
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Felt

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
Launched in 1972, DS-600 is an indestructible, variable modular system of upholstered furniture
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 De Sede, Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Launched in 1972, DS-600 is an indestructible, variable modular system of upholstered furniture
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS600 non stop sofa Switzerland 1972
By Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger, De Sede
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Probably the most legendary sofa ever designed, the DS600 by Ueli Berger & Eleonore Peduzzi Riva
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather, Felt

De Sede DS600 non stop sofa Switzerland 1972
De Sede DS600 non stop sofa Switzerland 1972
H 25.6 in W 165.36 in D 31.5 in
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
Launched in 1972, DS-600 is an indestructible, variable modular system of upholstered furniture
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
Launched in 1972, DS-600 is an indestructible, variable modular system of upholstered furniture
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Sofa DS-600 by Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, De Sede, 1972, Switzerland
By Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger
Located in Dallas, TX
Custom ordered sofa DS-600 designed by Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Ueli Berger, and Heinz Ulrich, De
Category

20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Velvet

De Sede DS-600 'Snake' Sectional Sofa in Full Bordeaux Leather by Ueli Berger.
By De Sede, Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger
Located in Almelo, NL
De Sede DS-600 'Snake' Sectional Sofa in Full Bordeaux Leather by Ueli Berger, Switzerland 1972
Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-600 'Snake' Sectional Sofa in Patinated Brown 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 Brown Leather by Ueli Berger, Switzerland 1972
Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather, Felt

De Sede DS-600 “Non-stop” Modular Sofa in Cuoio Leather and Adjustable Elements
By De Sede, Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Launched in 1972, DS-600 is an indestructible, variable modular system of upholstered furniture
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
Launched in 1972, DS-600 is an indestructible, variable modular system of upholstered furniture
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 De Sede, Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Launched in 1972, DS-600 is an indestructible, variable modular system of upholstered furniture
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 Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Launched in 1972, DS-600 is an indestructible, variable modular system of upholstered furniture
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-600 “Non-Stop” Modular Sofa for Stendig, circa 1990
By Ueli Berger, Heinz Ulrich, Klaus Vogt
Located in St Louis Park, MN
The DS-600 "Non-stop" sofa was designed in collaboration by Ueli Bergere, Elenora Peduzzi-Riva
Category

1990s Swiss Space Age Sectional Sofas

Materials

Textile, Ultrasuede

DS600 Modular Non Stop Sofa by Ueli Berger for De Sede. Set of 22 Pieces
By Ueli Berger, De Sede
Located in Melbourne, VIC
The DS-600, affectionately known as the "Non Stop" sofa, is a design masterpiece that emerged in
Category

20th Century Swiss Sofas

Materials

Suede

De Sede DS 600 'Snake' Seating Landscape with 80 Elements in Nappa Leather
By Ueli Berger, De Sede
Located in Tilburg, NL
De Sede DS 600 'Snake' Sectional Sofa - Seating Landscape with 80 Elements in High Quality Full
Category

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

Materials

Leather, Wood

De Sede Modular Sofa DS600 15 elements in original suede
By Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger
Located in PARIS, FR
Exemplar of the iconic DS600 sofa of the editor De Sede, dating from the 80's. The DS600 was
Category

20th Century Swiss Sofas

Materials

Suede

DeSede DS-600 “Non-stop” Modular Sofa in Espresso Leather & Adjustable Elements
By Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Launched in 1972, DS-600 is an indestructible, variable modular system of upholstered furniture
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS600 Ueli Berger Black Leather 26 Piece "Non-Stop" Sofa
By Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger, De Sede
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

DS600 Modular Non Stop Sofa by Ueli Berger for De Sede. Set of 20 Pieces
By Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger, De Sede
Located in Melbourne, VIC
The DS-600, affectionately known as the "Non Stop" sofa, is a design masterpiece that emerged in
Category

20th Century Swiss Sofas

Materials

Suede

DeSede DS-600 “Non-stop” Modular Sofa in Espresso Leather & Adjustable Elements
By Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Launched in 1972, DS-600 is an indestructible, variable modular system of upholstered furniture
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather

DeSede DS-600 “Non-stop” Modular Sofa in Espresso Leather & Adjustable Elements
By Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Launched in 1972, DS-600 is an indestructible, variable modular system of upholstered furniture
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather

Mid-Century-Modern Leather Snake Sofa in style of De Sede DS-600 Non-Stop, 1970s
By Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger
Located in Zagreb, HR
in West Germany, and following the style of the De Sede DS-600 Non Stop stofa, designed by Ueli
Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

DS 80/03 Sofa with 5 Cushions by De Sede
By De Sede
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
design, a piece from de Sede is the epitome of functionalism and fashion. Iconic models such as the DS
Category

2010s Swiss Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-1025 TERRAZZA OUTDOOR Sofa by Ubald Klug
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
elegant with the DS-600 Tatzelwurm and the DS-1025 Terrazza − the seating furniture that has characterized
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Sofas

Materials

Stainless Steel

De Sede DS-164 SLIDE OUTDOOR Sofa by Hugo de Ruiter
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
elegant with the DS-600 Tatzelwurm and the DS-1025 Terrazza − the seating furniture that has characterized
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Sofas

Materials

Stainless Steel

De Sede Iconic "Non Stop Sofa" in Full Grain Leather 1970s
By De Sede
Located in New York, NY
Iconic "Non Stop Sofa", model DS600, with 17 sections in full grain leather, by Ueli Berger
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood, Foam

De Sede DS-167 ISLAND OUTDOOR Sofa by Hugo de Ruiter
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
elegant with the DS-600 Tatzelwurm and the DS-1025 Terrazza − the seating furniture that has characterized
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Sofas

Materials

Stainless Steel

De Sede "DS-31" 3-seater Sofa in Patinated Cognac Leather, Switzerland 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Almelo, NL
De Sede "DS-31" 3-seater Sofa in Patinated Cognac Leather, Switzerland 1970s This is a De Sede
Category

Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

De Sede Ds-602 Modular Sofa in Fabric Seat and Back Upholstery
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
world-famous DS-600 “Tatzelwurm” was put down on paper with compasses, stencils and creative drawings, a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

De Sede Ds-602 Modular Sofa in Fabric Seat and Back Upholstery
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
world-famous DS-600 “Tatzelwurm” was put down on paper with compasses, stencils and creative drawings, a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

De Sede DS-80 MEMORY OUTDOOR Reclining Chair by de Sede Design Team
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
elegant with the DS-600 Tatzelwurm and the DS-1025 Terrazza − the seating furniture that has characterized
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Sofas

Materials

Wood

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Sede Ds600 Sofa For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the sede ds600 sofa you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each sede ds600 sofa for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using animal skin, leather and fabric. There are 247 variations of the antique or vintage sede ds600 sofa you’re looking for, while we also have 26 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a sede ds600 sofa — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A sede ds600 sofa, designed in the mid-century modern, modern or Scandinavian Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one sede ds600 sofa 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 Sede Ds600 Sofa?

Prices for a sede ds600 sofa start at $1,630 and top out at $60,000 with the average selling for $27,744.

Finding the Right sofas for You

Black leather, silk velvet cushions, breathable bouclé fabric — when shopping for antique, new 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. 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.