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Modular Sofa by Casa Bella, 1980s Switzerland
By Casa Bella, De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Imagine a sofa that perfectly blends luxury, comfort, and design. This spacious, modular sofa is
Category
Vintage 1980s Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Swiss Grand Modular Sofa in Brown Fabric
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Modular sofa, fabric, wood, Switzerland, 1960s
This generous modular sofa from 1960s Switzerland
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Scandinavian Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Fabric
DS12 Modular Sofa from de Sede, Switzerland, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Ranst, VAN
This exquisite vintage sofa, upholstered in dark brown buffalo neck leather, presents the DS12
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
De Sede 'Cosmos' DS28 modular sofa in grey / brown Leather, Switzerland, 1970's
By De Sede, Ubald Klug
Located in Uithoorn, NL
De Sede 'Cosmos' DS28 modular sofa in grey / brown Leather, Switzerland, 1970's
The Cosmos has
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
$25,416
H 27.56 in W 137.8 in D 37.41 in
De Sede Modular DS-76 Sofa
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
De Sede DS 88 Modular Sofa In Brown Patchwork Leather, Switzerland 1970s
By De Sede
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Fantastic DS-88 dark brown patchwork leather sofa designed and manufactured by De Sede, Switzerland
Category
Vintage 1960s Sectional Sofas
Materials
Metal
$12,412 / set
H 25.6 in W 106.3 in D 35.44 in
DS12 Modular Sofa, De Sede
By De Sede
Located in Nashville, TN
DS12 De Sede two-piece modular sofa in an orange-hued colorway. The seats can be attached
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Post-Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Leather
Jasper Morrison Sofa and Otomman Soft Modular Sofa by Vitra
By Vitra, Jasper Morrison
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Sofa designed by Jasper Morrison in 2016.
Manufactured by Vitra, Switzerland.
In good
Category
2010s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Foam, Wood
$11,585 Sale Price
30% Off
H 25.4 in W 93.71 in D 36.23 in
Velas Adjustable Flat Modular Leather Sofa by FSM
By Braun & Maniatis, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
FSM Velas sofa by De Sede. Deep-down comfort. The Velas concept is unique. The flat sofa that can
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
1970s de Sede DS-76 Modular Loveseat Sofa in Brown Leather
By De Sede
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Two-Seater Modular Sofa, Model DS-76, designed and produced by de Sede in Switzerland in
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
Vitra Soft Modular Four Seater Sofa and Ottoman by Jasper Morrison
By Jasper Morrison
Located in Basildon, London
Introducing the ultimate in comfort and style - the Soft Modular Four Seater Sofa and Ottoman by
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
$6,956 Sale Price
50% Off
H 25.99 in W 158.67 in D 74.41 in
De Sede "DS-88" Patchwork Modular Sofa, 1970, Set of 3
By De Sede
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
De Sede "DS-88" patchwork modular sofa, Leather, Switzerland, 1970, set of three.
The De Sede “DS
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Velas Adjustable Flat Modular Leather Sofa by FSM
By Braun & Maniatis, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
FSM Velas sofa by De Sede. Deep-down comfort. The Velas concept is unique. The flat sofa that can
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
De Sede DS-19 model 'Pagoda' modular Sofa in Cognac Leather
By De Sede
Located in Amsterdam, NL
High-quality modular Sofa DS-19, model 'Pagoda', designed by De Sede in the 1970s, Switzerland. Two
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Foam, Wood
$7,840 Sale Price
20% Off
H 31.11 in W 74.81 in D 37.41 in
De Sede Ds-600 "Non Stop" Snake Modular Sofa in Full Leather
By De Sede, Ueli Berger, Eleonore Peduzzi Riva, Heinz Ulrich
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
stunning sofa consists of 16 full leather modular parts, color cream or ivory.
The high quality leather is
Category
Vintage 1980s Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
$42,440
H 29.93 in W 157.49 in D 39.38 in
De Sede "DS-11" Modular Sofa, Natural Leather, 1970, Set of 6
By De Sede
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
De Sede "DS-11" modular sofa, natural leather, Switzerland, 1970, set of 6.
The De Sede “DS-11
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
$14,190 / set
H 24.81 in W 114.97 in D 89.77 in
De Sede "DS-11" Modular Sofa, Natural Leather, 1970, Set of 4
By De Sede
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
De Sede "DS-11" Modular Sofa, Leather, Switzerland, 1970, Set of 4
The De Sede “DS-11” modular
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
$8,600 / set
H 24.81 in W 114.97 in D 32.29 in
De Sede Ds-600 "Non Stop" Snake Shaped Modular Sofa, 1980's
By Eleonore Peduzzi Riva, Heinz Ulrich, De Sede, Ueli Berger
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
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This stunning sofa consists of 8 leather modular parts, color brown.
The original high quality leather
Category
Vintage 1980s Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Modular DS-600 Sofa by Berger, Peduzzi, Vogt & Ulrich for De Sede, 1970s
By Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger, De Sede
Located in bruxelles, BE
Modular Sofa by De Sede in leather and fabric composed of 11 elements, Model: DS-600, Modular sofa
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Fabric
$19,860
H 29.14 in W 106.3 in D 39.38 in
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
York’s legendary “Studio 54” also adorned itself with the trendy sofa designed by a Swiss designer
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
$61,991 / item
H 29.93 in W 196.86 in D 40.16 in
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
York’s legendary “Studio 54” also adorned itself with the trendy sofa designed by a Swiss designer
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
$61,991 / item
H 29.93 in W 196.86 in D 40.16 in
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
York’s legendary “Studio 54” also adorned itself with the trendy sofa designed by a Swiss designer
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
$61,991 / item
H 29.93 in W 196.86 in D 40.16 in
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
York’s legendary “Studio 54” also adorned itself with the trendy sofa designed by a Swiss designer
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
$61,991 / item
H 29.93 in W 196.86 in D 40.16 in
Modular De Sede Sofa DS-12 in Cognac Leather, 70s
By De Sede
Located in Halle, DE
Modular De Sede sofa from the 70s. Model DS-12, Switzerland. Covered in the original brown/cognac
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Leather
De Sede DS-707 Modular Sofa in Perla Leather Upholstery by Philippe Malouin
By De Sede, Philippe Malouin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
- the result: a modular sofa system with a traditional yet con-temporary aesthetic. Carried by the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
$19,437 / item
H 29.53 in W 129.14 in D 33.47 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
York’s legendary “Studio 54” also adorned itself with the trendy sofa designed by a Swiss designer
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
$49,654 / item
H 29.93 in W 196.86 in D 40.16 in
De Sede DS-11 Modular Sofa in Original Brown Leather, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in amstelveen, NL
De Sede "DS 11" modular sofa in original brown leather, Switzerland, 1975.
Sectional De Sede DS-11
Category
Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
FULLY RESTORED ViNTAGE CIGAR BROWN LEATHER DE SEDE DS-11 MODULAR CORNER SOFA
By De Sede
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
circa 1960's fully restored cigar brown leather De Sede DS-11 Modular corner sofa
Please note the
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
$16,257
H 25.99 in W 90.56 in D 59.06 in
De Sede Ds-600 "Non Stop" Snake Shaped Modular Sofa in Full Black Leather
By De Sede, Heinz Ulrich, Ueli Berger, Eleonore Peduzzi Riva
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
.
This stunning sofa consists of 17 full leather modular parts, color black.
The original high quality
Category
Early 2000s Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
$43,622
H 29.93 in W 169.3 in D 39.38 in
De Sede DS 15 Modular Vintage Cognac Saddle Leather Sofa
By De Sede
Located in Munich, Bavaria
De Sede DS 15 modular sofa in cognac saddle leather.
The leather is very thick
Vintage condition
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood, Foam, Beech
$11,821 / set
H 25.99 in W 88.59 in D 31.5 in
De Sede DS-276/260 Modular 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
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
$19,641 / item
H 28.35 in W 92.52 in D 61.03 in
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
York’s legendary “Studio 54” also adorned itself with the trendy sofa designed by a Swiss designer
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
$64,790 / item
H 29.93 in W 196.86 in D 40.16 in
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
York’s legendary “Studio 54” also adorned itself with the trendy sofa designed by a Swiss designer
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
$61,991 / item
H 29.93 in W 196.86 in D 40.16 in
De Sede DS-276/260 Modular Sofa in Natural Wot 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
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
$19,641 / item
H 28.35 in W 92.52 in D 61.03 in
De Sede ‘DS-10’ Modular Sofa in Cognac Brown Saddle Leather
By De Sede
Located in Waalwijk, NL
De Sede, 'DS-10' sectional sofa, leather, Switzerland, 1970s.
This high-quality sectional sofa
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Post-Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
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
Opulent elements for modular use. The architectural structure of DS-21 is created by a metal frame
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
$13,816 / item
H 27.17 in W 84.65 in D 33.08 in
De Sede DS-21/302C Two-Seat Modular Sofa in Gray Upholstery by Stephan Hürleman
By Stephan Hürlemann, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Opulent elements for modular use. The architectural structure of DS-21 is created by a metal frame
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
$11,248 / item
H 27.17 in W 68.12 in D 33.08 in
De Sede DS-21/123C Two-Seat Modular Sofa in Black Leather by Stephan Hürlemann
By De Sede, Stephan Hürlemann
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Opulent elements for modular use. The architectural structure of DS-21 is created by a metal frame
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
$13,822 / item
H 27.17 in W 84.65 in D 33.08 in
De Sede DS-276/260 Modular Sofa in Natural Wot 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
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
$17,855 / item
H 28.35 in W 92.52 in D 61.03 in
De Sede DS-276/260 Modular 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
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
$17,855 / item
H 28.35 in W 92.52 in D 61.03 in
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
York’s legendary “Studio 54” also adorned itself with the trendy sofa designed by a Swiss designer
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Leather
$61,991 / item
H 29.93 in W 196.86 in D 40.16 in
De Sede DS-21/323C Two-Seat Modular Sofa in Hazel Leather by Stephan Hürlemann
By De Sede, Stephan Hürlemann
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Opulent elements for modular use. The architectural structure of DS-21 is created by a metal frame
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
$13,668 / item
H 27.17 in W 84.65 in D 33.08 in
De Sede DS-21/302A Two-Seat Modular Sofa in Gray Upholstery by Stephan Hürleman
By Stephan Hürlemann, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Opulent elements for modular use. The architectural structure of DS-21 is created by a metal frame
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
$11,248 / item
H 27.17 in W 68.12 in D 33.08 in
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
York’s legendary “Studio 54” also adorned itself with the trendy sofa designed by a Swiss designer
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Leather
$56,355 / item
H 29.93 in W 196.86 in D 40.16 in
De Sede DS-21/203A Two-Seat Modular Sofa in Hazel Leather by Stephan Hürlemann
By De Sede, Stephan Hürlemann
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Opulent elements for modular use. The architectural structure of DS-21 is created by a metal frame
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
$15,450 / item
H 27.17 in W 92.92 in D 33.08 in
De Sede DS-21/123A Two-Seat Modular Sofa in Black Leather by Stephan Hürlemann
By Stephan Hürlemann, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Opulent elements for modular use. The architectural structure of DS-21 is created by a metal frame
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
$13,816 / item
H 27.17 in W 84.65 in D 33.08 in
De Sede DS-21/123B Two-Seat Modular Sofa in Black Leather by Stephan Hürlemann
By Stephan Hürlemann, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Opulent elements for modular use. The architectural structure of DS-21 is created by a metal frame
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
$13,822 / item
H 27.17 in W 84.65 in D 33.08 in
De Sede DS-21/123A Two-Seat Modular Sofa in Hazel Leather by Stephan Hürlemann
By Stephan Hürlemann, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Opulent elements for modular use. The architectural structure of DS-21 is created by a metal frame
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
$12,560 / item
H 27.17 in W 84.65 in D 33.08 in
De Sede DS-21/323C Two-Seat Modular Sofa in Hazel Leather by Stephan Hürlemann
By De Sede, Stephan Hürlemann
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Opulent elements for modular use. The architectural structure of DS-21 is created by a metal frame
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
$12,425 / item
H 27.17 in W 84.65 in D 33.08 in
De Sede DS-21/123B Two-Seat Modular Sofa in Black Leather by Stephan Hürlemann
By Stephan Hürlemann, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Opulent elements for modular use. The architectural structure of DS-21 is created by a metal frame
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
$12,565 / item
H 27.17 in W 84.65 in D 33.08 in
De Sede DS-21/123A Two-Seat Modular Sofa in Black Leather by Stephan Hürlemann
By De Sede, Stephan Hürlemann
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Opulent elements for modular use. The architectural structure of DS-21 is created by a metal frame
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
$12,560 / item
H 27.17 in W 84.65 in D 33.08 in
De Sede DS-21/123C Two-Seat Modular Sofa in Black Leather by Stephan Hürlemann
By Stephan Hürlemann, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Opulent elements for modular use. The architectural structure of DS-21 is created by a metal frame
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
$12,565 / item
H 27.17 in W 84.65 in D 33.08 in
De Sede DS-21/302C Two-Seat Modular Sofa in Gray Upholstery by Stephan Hürleman
By Stephan Hürlemann, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Opulent elements for modular use. The architectural structure of DS-21 is created by a metal frame
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
$10,225 / item
H 27.17 in W 68.12 in D 33.08 in
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
York’s legendary “Studio 54” also adorned itself with the trendy sofa designed by a Swiss designer
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Leather
$61,991 / item
H 29.93 in W 196.86 in D 40.16 in
De Sede Ds-490 Modular Sofa in Off-White Upholstery 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
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
$18,073 / item
H 40.95 in W 94.49 in D 55.91 in
De Sede DS-21/203A Two-Seat Modular Sofa in Hazel Leather by Stephan Hürlemann
By De Sede, Stephan Hürlemann
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Opulent elements for modular use. The architectural structure of DS-21 is created by a metal frame
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
$14,045 / item
H 27.17 in W 92.92 in D 33.08 in
De Sede DS-21/302A Two-Seat Modular Sofa in Gray Upholstery by Stephan Hürleman
By Stephan Hürlemann, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Opulent elements for modular use. The architectural structure of DS-21 is created by a metal frame
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
$10,225 / item
H 27.17 in W 68.12 in D 33.08 in
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
York’s legendary “Studio 54” also adorned itself with the trendy sofa designed by a Swiss designer
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Leather
$61,991 / item
H 29.93 in W 196.86 in D 40.16 in
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Swiss Modular Sofa For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal Swiss modular sofa for your home. Frequently made of animal skin, leather and wood, every Swiss modular sofa was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a Swiss modular sofa, we have 95 options in-stock, while there are 21 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the Swiss modular sofa you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A Swiss modular sofa is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern and Modern styles are sought with frequency. De Sede, Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger and Stephan Hürlemann each produced at least one beautiful Swiss modular sofa that is worth considering.
How Much is a Swiss Modular Sofa?
Prices for a Swiss modular sofa can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $2,070 and can go as high as $60,000, while the average can fetch as much as $10,868.
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With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
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Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
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Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.