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Used White Leather Sectional Sofa

"Sity" Sectional Sofa in White Leather by Citterio for B&B Italia
"Sity" Sectional Sofa in White Leather by Citterio for B&B Italia

"Sity" Sectional Sofa in White Leather by Citterio for B&B Italia

By Antonio Citterio, B&B Italia

Located in Grand Cayman, KY

Designed by Antonio Citterio in 1986 for B&B Italia, this "Sity" sectional sofa in white leather contains one asymmetrical curved island daybed and a rectangular daybed.

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather

Italian Modern Domino Modular White Leather Sofa by Gamma Arredamenti
Italian Modern Domino Modular White Leather Sofa by Gamma Arredamenti

Italian Modern Domino Modular White Leather Sofa by Gamma Arredamenti

By Gamma Arredamenti

Located in Secaucus, NJ

Elegant Modern Domino modular three pieces white leather sofa by Gamma Arredamenti. Its hallmark is a pristine high-end modern design, modular-seating system, effortlessly delivers s...

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1990s Italian Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Giovannetti, 90s contemporary modular leather sofa by S. Giobbi, White, Galassia
Giovannetti, 90s contemporary modular leather sofa by S. Giobbi, White, Galassia

Giovannetti, 90s contemporary modular leather sofa by S. Giobbi, White, Galassia

Located in Casalguidi, IT

Modular system composed of 15 forms: round, rectilinear, angular, symmetrical, asymmetrical, etc... All freely combining with each other. Wooden frame. Shape-retaining polyuretha...

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1990s Italian Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Leather

De Sede DS 600 "Snake" Sectional Sofa in white leather.
De Sede DS 600 "Snake" Sectional Sofa in white leather.

De Sede DS 600 "Snake" Sectional Sofa in white leather.

By De Sede

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Exceptional vintage De Sede modular sofa in original white leather, featuring the iconic sculptural design and deep channel-tufted seating.

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

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Rare Off-White De Sede DS-76 Sectional Two-Seat Sofa Bed
Rare Off-White De Sede DS-76 Sectional Two-Seat Sofa Bed

Rare Off-White De Sede DS-76 Sectional Two-Seat Sofa Bed

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H 28.75 in W 74.81 in D 38.19 in

Rare Off-White De Sede DS-76 Sectional Two-Seat Sofa Bed

By De Sede

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Rare to find beautiful off-white colored ds-76 sofa by high end manufacturer De Sede from Switzerland. The two elements fold out to a comfortable full double bed.

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

White Leather Sectional Sofa by Pace
White Leather Sectional Sofa by Pace

White Leather Sectional Sofa by Pace

Located in Stamford, CT

A sectional white leather sofa with a corner table. By Pace Furniture Collection.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather

Luciano Frigerio White Leather Sectional Sofa and Ottomans
Luciano Frigerio White Leather Sectional Sofa and Ottomans

Luciano Frigerio White Leather Sectional Sofa and Ottomans

By Luciano Frigerio

Located in Piacenza, Italy

Extraordinary sectional leather sofa designed by Luciano Frigerio. Wood structure, six armchairs and two huge ottomans. Ottomans dimensions: cm 98 W, 70 D, 50 H.

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

White Leather Sectional Sofa DS-600 by De Sede Switzerland in White Leather
White Leather Sectional Sofa DS-600 by De Sede Switzerland in White Leather

White Leather Sectional Sofa DS-600 by De Sede Switzerland in White Leather

By De Sede, Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger

Located in Antwerp, BE

De Sede created this gorgeous non stop 'Snake' couch in the 1970s. Designer Ueli bergere, E. Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich & Klaus Vogt Named after a mythical alpine creature, the Tat...

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Late 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood, Down

Sectional Sofa in White Leather and Walnut Frame by Frigerio
Sectional Sofa in White Leather and Walnut Frame by Frigerio

Sectional Sofa in White Leather and Walnut Frame by Frigerio

By Luciano Frigerio

Located in Antwerp, BE

Luciano Frigerio, sectional couch, Postmodern, Italy 1980s Luxury leather piece, big and comfy seating mounted on a super nice walnut frame. The frame reminds a bit of the costel...

Category

Late 20th Century Post-Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather, Walnut

DS-7 for De Sede Modular White Leather Sectional by Antonella Scarpitta
DS-7 for De Sede Modular White Leather Sectional by Antonella Scarpitta

DS-7 for De Sede Modular White Leather Sectional by Antonella Scarpitta

By Antonella Scarpitta, De Sede

Located in North Miami, FL

The DS-7 sofa is designed by Antonella Scarpitta - comprised or two sections, the chaise longue (dimensions: 78 inches deep, 42 inches wide) and the main sofa (90 wide and 39 deep). ...

Category

1990s Swiss Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Chrome

White Leather Togo Set by Ligne Roset, 1990s France
White Leather Togo Set by Ligne Roset, 1990s France

White Leather Togo Set by Ligne Roset, 1990s France

By Ligne Roset

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Classic French Togo set by Michel Ducaroy for luxury brand Ligne Roset. Originally designed in the 1970s, the iconic togo sofa is now a design classic. This set comes in its original...

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Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather, Foam

De Sede White Leather Sectional Sofa
De Sede White Leather Sectional Sofa

De Sede White Leather Sectional Sofa

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H 26 in W 115 in D 140 in

De Sede White Leather Sectional Sofa

By De Sede

Located in Chicago, IL

De Sede DS11 white leather sectional sofa. Nine-piece sectional with leather ball pillow.

Category

20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather

Four Piece White Leather Sectional Sofa by Roche Bobois, 1985
Four Piece White Leather Sectional Sofa by Roche Bobois, 1985

Four Piece White Leather Sectional Sofa by Roche Bobois, 1985

By Roche Bobois

Located in Hamburg, PA

A fabulous four-piece white leather sectional sofa by Roche Bobois with channeled stitching and crescent accent.

Category

Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather

Sormani, Claudio Salocchi Palone White Leather Sectional Sofa, Italy, 1970s
Sormani, Claudio Salocchi Palone White Leather Sectional Sofa, Italy, 1970s

Sormani, Claudio Salocchi Palone White Leather Sectional Sofa, Italy, 1970s

By Sormani, Claudio Salocchi

Located in New York, NY

Sormani, Claudio Salocchi palone modular white leather sectional sofa, Italy, 1970s Very rare seven piece sectional in very good condition.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Post-Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather

Non Stop Sectional Sofa DS-600 by De Sede Switzerland in White Leather
Non Stop Sectional Sofa DS-600 by De Sede Switzerland in White Leather

Non Stop Sectional Sofa DS-600 by De Sede Switzerland in White Leather

By Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger, De Sede

Located in Antwerp, BE

De Sede created this gorgeous non stop 'Snake' couch in the 1970s. Designer Ueli Berger, E. Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich & Klaus Vogt Named after a mythical alpine creature, the Tatz...

Category

Late 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood, Down

20-Piece De Sede DS600 'Snake' Non-Stop Sectional Sofa in Crème White Leather
20-Piece De Sede DS600 'Snake' Non-Stop Sectional Sofa in Crème White Leather

20-Piece De Sede DS600 'Snake' Non-Stop Sectional Sofa in Crème White Leather

By De Sede, Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger

Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland

Amazing 20-piece De Sede DS-600 ‘Snake’ sectional sofa in a beautiful and much wanted pearl crème white leather.

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Metal

MCM White Vinyl Faux Silk Look Daybeds or Convertible Sofas or Sectional, a Pair
MCM White Vinyl Faux Silk Look Daybeds or Convertible Sofas or Sectional, a Pair

MCM White Vinyl Faux Silk Look Daybeds or Convertible Sofas or Sectional, a Pair

Located in Topeka, KS

Fabulous Mid-Century Modern white daybeds or convertible sofa sectional. Comprised of faux silk textured vinyl, painted metal tube bar backrests, and tapered round wood legs with bra...

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Metal

De Sede 'Terrazza' Sofas DS 1025 in White Leather 1972 by U. Klug & Ueli Berger
De Sede 'Terrazza' Sofas DS 1025 in White Leather 1972 by U. Klug & Ueli Berger

De Sede 'Terrazza' Sofas DS 1025 in White Leather 1972 by U. Klug & Ueli Berger

By De Sede, Ubald Klug

Located in Antwerp, BE

Mid-Century Modern De Sede Terrazza sofas, model DS 1025 Designed in 1972 by U. Klug & Ueli Berger for De Sede, Switzerland. Sophisticated design sofa elements form the perfect bas...

Category

Vintage 1970s European Post-Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-600 Sectional Sofa in White Leather
De Sede DS-600 Sectional Sofa in White Leather

De Sede DS-600 Sectional Sofa in White Leather

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H 29.14 in W 86.62 in D 41.34 in

De Sede DS-600 Sectional Sofa in White Leather

By Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger, De Sede

Located in Antwerp, BE

Sectional sofa by De Sede, Switzerland, 1970s White leather three-seat couch Launched in 1972, DS-600 is an indestructible, variable modular system of upholstered furniture co...

Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Sectional White Leatherette Sofa
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Sectional White Leatherette Sofa

Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Sectional White Leatherette Sofa

By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, sofa model 825, white faux leather, USA, 1980s This semi circular sofa in white faux leather is designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin.

Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Faux Leather

De Sede DS600 “Non-Stop” Sectional Sofa For Stendig, Circa 1972
De Sede DS600 “Non-Stop” Sectional Sofa For Stendig, Circa 1972

De Sede DS600 “Non-Stop” Sectional Sofa For Stendig, Circa 1972

By Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger

Located in Union City, NJ

Comes wrapped in original white leather upholstery. This modular sectional sofa with endless configurations consists of 20 elements and is sure to be a standout addition to any moder...

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

Mid Century Off White/Cream Leather Three Seater Sofa Vintage Retro MCM
Mid Century Off White/Cream Leather Three Seater Sofa Vintage Retro MCM

Mid Century Off White/Cream Leather Three Seater Sofa Vintage Retro MCM

Located in Cambridge, GB

New Stock ✅ Mid Century Off White/Cream Leather Three Seater Sofa Vintage Retro MCM A beautiful vintage three seater sofa dating from the 1970s in a light coloured cream/off white ...

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Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Endless Sofa DS600 by De Sede with 22 Sections in Off-White Leather
Endless Sofa DS600 by De Sede with 22 Sections in Off-White Leather

Endless Sofa DS600 by De Sede with 22 Sections in Off-White Leather

By De Sede, Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger

Located in Paris, FR

This sectional sofa contains 22 pieces in an, all leather, elegant off-white color .

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Late 20th Century Swiss Sectional Sofas

Vintage de Sede DS-Club 700, white leather c.1972 (Three Available)
Vintage de Sede DS-Club 700, white leather c.1972 (Three Available)

Vintage de Sede DS-Club 700, white leather c.1972 (Three Available)

By De Sede

Located in London, GB

An extremely rare DS-Club 700 Sofa by de Sede, Switzerland. This was a very early model from de Sede, dating from c.1972 This sofa comprises of 7 seating sections, 6 curves and 1...

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Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

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Ubald Klug DS-1025 "Terrazza" Sofa for De Sede, Brown Leather, 1974, Set of 4
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Ubald Klug DS-1025 "Terrazza" Sofa for De Sede, Brown Leather, 1974, Set of 4

By Ubald Klug, De Sede

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Ubald Klug DS-1025 "Terrazza" sofas for De Sede, brown leather, Switzerland, 1974, set of four. Ubald Klug designed this rare modular DS-1025 "Terrazza" sofa as a real living landsc...

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Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

1950's Style Curved Velvet Sofa in Custom Velvet Colors
1950's Style Curved Velvet Sofa in Custom Velvet Colors

1950's Style Curved Velvet Sofa in Custom Velvet Colors

$14,950 / item

H 33.08 in W 115.36 in D 61.82 in

1950's Style Curved Velvet Sofa in Custom Velvet Colors

Located in New York, NY

The Sofa inspires itself nature where green is the predominant element and where valleys and hills prevail. The item’s details allow it to be the perfect statement piece for any cont...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Art Deco Sofa by Munna Design Studio with Velvet Upholstery
Art Deco Sofa by Munna Design Studio with Velvet Upholstery

Art Deco Sofa by Munna Design Studio with Velvet Upholstery

$15,439 / item

H 32.68 in W 110.24 in D 40.56 in

Art Deco Sofa by Munna Design Studio with Velvet Upholstery

By Munna Design Studio

Located in New York, NY

This sofa features a wonderfully elegant fan-shaped motif, with its accentuated curvy lines with decadent and lavish finish. The feminine curves are ravishingly enhanced by the diffe...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet

"Flag" Couch and Chaise Longue in Natural Linen and Wood Feet, Small Size
"Flag" Couch and Chaise Longue in Natural Linen and Wood Feet, Small Size

"Flag" Couch and Chaise Longue in Natural Linen and Wood Feet, Small Size

By Studio Marta Manente

Located in Centro, RS

The Flag Couch is a smart and multifunctional piece. The couch has a cushion built into the seat that makes the piece with dual functionality: when is closed, it works as a comfortab...

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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood

Jean-Paul Gaultier Mah Jong Sofa by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois
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Jean-Paul Gaultier Mah Jong Sofa by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois

By Jean Paul Gaultier, Hans Hopfer, Roche Bobois

Located in Rio Vista, CA

An iconic and chic Jean Paul Gaultier edition Mah Jong modular sectional sofa designed by Hans Hopfer (Germany b. 1931) for Roche Bobois. The dramatic 21st century sofa features excl...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Bohemian Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Foam

Capiz Shell Table Lamp, Model Cornelia
Capiz Shell Table Lamp, Model Cornelia

Capiz Shell Table Lamp, Model Cornelia

$690 / item

H 19 in W 17 in D 17 in

Capiz Shell Table Lamp, Model Cornelia

By Dusty Deco

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Cornelia Table Lamp is a lamp that is made from capiz shells which gives the material an irregular structure. This makes each lamp unique, something that adds to its character and pe...

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2010s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Florian Schulz Double Onos 55-Pendant Lamp with Side Counter Weights
Florian Schulz Double Onos 55-Pendant Lamp with Side Counter Weights

Florian Schulz Double Onos 55-Pendant Lamp with Side Counter Weights

By Florian Schulz

Located in Berlin, DE

Really beautiful Florian Schulz double Onos 55-pendant lamp with one E27 / model for each lamp 100 Watt bulbs. Also available in US wired.  

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2010s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

1970s De Sede Style Green Tufted Leather Modular Sectional Sofa
1970s De Sede Style Green Tufted Leather Modular Sectional Sofa

1970s De Sede Style Green Tufted Leather Modular Sectional Sofa

$5,850 / set

H 27.5 in W 124.5 in D 63.25 in

1970s De Sede Style Green Tufted Leather Modular Sectional Sofa

By De Sede

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A truly fun and inviting 1970s De Sede style green tufted leather modular sectional sofa. This versatile piece offers exceptional flexibility in arranging a lounge space, composed of...

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Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather

1960s Woven Wicker Single Headboard Rattan Midcentury Rustic Provence
1960s Woven Wicker Single Headboard Rattan Midcentury Rustic Provence

1960s Woven Wicker Single Headboard Rattan Midcentury Rustic Provence

Located in London, GB

A single woven wicker headboard from Provence, with integrated circular bedside tables. French, c. 1960s. Between bedsides 100cm.

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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wicker

Large Mah Jong sofa in original fabric by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois 35 pieces
Large Mah Jong sofa in original fabric by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois 35 pieces

Large Mah Jong sofa in original fabric by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois 35 pieces

By Roche Bobois, Hans Hopfer

Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland

Large Mah Jong sectional sofa in original fabric designed by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois in original fabric. The sofa features 35 pieces: 20 seat cushions 9 backrest (2 corner back...

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Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Foam, Plywood

Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Ivory Bouclé, 1970, Set of 4
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Ivory Bouclé, 1970, Set of 4

Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Ivory Bouclé, 1970, Set of 4

By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, ivory bouclé, Italy, 1970, set of four. "Camaleonda" is an icon, rediscovered. It was one of the truly modular sofa designs,...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Bouclé, Plastic

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By De Sede, Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger

Located in ABCOUDE, UT

Beautiful De Sede DS-600 “Non-Stop” sectional sofa by Heinz Ulrich, Ueli Berger and Eleonore Peduzzi-Riva in original brown leather and brown felt bases, from the 1980s. Featuring t...

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Vintage 1980s Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather

Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Green Velvet, 1970, Set of 6
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Green Velvet, 1970, Set of 6

Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Green Velvet, 1970, Set of 6

By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, green velvet, Italy, 1970, set of six. "Camaleonda" is an icon, rediscovered. Our atelier carefully restored this vintage...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Plastic, Velvet

Vladimir Kagan "Zoe" Sofa, 2000s
Vladimir Kagan "Zoe" Sofa, 2000s

Vladimir Kagan "Zoe" Sofa, 2000s

$9,000

H 31 in W 92 in D 41 in

Vladimir Kagan "Zoe" Sofa, 2000s

By Vladimir Kagan, American Leather

Located in Coronado, CA

A stunning and sophisticated serpentine sofa by Vladimir Kagan for American Leather circa 2000s. This piece has been masterfully reupholstered: the front back and the bottom band fea...

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Glamorous Hollywood Regency Mid Century Art Deco Sectional Sofa c 1930s/1950s

Glamorous Hollywood Regency Mid Century Art Deco Sectional Sofa c 1930s/1950s

Located in New York, NY

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De Sede DS-600 Non-Stop Sofa – Special Edition Chrome Leather
De Sede DS-600 Non-Stop Sofa – Special Edition Chrome Leather

De Sede DS-600 Non-Stop Sofa – Special Edition Chrome Leather

By De Sede

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Iconic elegance and refined exclusivity take on a new form in the DS-600 Lunar, the latest creation unveiled by Duplex at the "Gran Salotto" exhibition. This extraordinary sofa embod...

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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Sofas

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Leather

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Used White Leather Sectional Sofa For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic used white leather sectional sofa available at 1stDibs. Each used white leather sectional sofa for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using animal skin, leather and wood. Your living room may not be complete without a used white leather sectional sofa — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right used white leather sectional sofa, those designed in Mid-Century Modern and Modern styles are of considerable interest. De Sede, Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger and Luciano Frigerio each produced at least one beautiful used white leather sectional sofa that is worth considering.

How Much is a Used White Leather Sectional Sofa?

Prices for a used white leather sectional sofa can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $2,995 and can go as high as $47,040, while the average can fetch as much as $15,000.

Finding the Right Sectional-sofas for You

An antique, new or vintage sectional sofa is a versatile and practical style of seating that makes for a great addition to your living space.

A traditional sofa is typically a long upholstered seat that features a back and arms and is intended for two or more people, whereas a sectional sofa consists of multiple pieces that can be arranged in several different layouts. While a conventional couch or sofa can definitely seat a fixed number of houseguests, sectional sofas allow for customizing. We all know that maximizing your square footage in a small space can prove difficult, so the modular characteristics of sectional sofas are especially appealing when you’re thinking about design ideas for your modest-sized living room. This furnishing can be arranged in a semicircle, an L-shape or other configuration and will seat more people than a standard sofa will.

When it comes to home decor, the trick is to find a balance between functionality and style. Sectional sofas are available in a wide variety of shapes, sizes, colors and fabric options, so you’re sure to find one that perfectly complements your interiors and needs. But there are several factors to consider when choosing the perfect sectional sofa for your space.

According to Charleston designer Angie Hranowsky, “the most important thing to know when choosing the perfect sofa is its purpose. Is it for conversation or for watching TV and lounging? Then you can determine the right depth and seat height.”

The size of your sectional sofa will depend on how much real estate you’re working with in your living room and exactly how you use the space. If you’re trying to define a common area in your sprawling loft apartment or you’ve got a large family to think about, a large, sleek contemporary sectional or sculptural sectional sofa designed by Milo Baughman, say, could be ideal for comfort as well as a conversation piece, particularly if you intend to entertain with regularity. Think about seat height and depth — high seats, for example, can yield an air of formality that might not be a great fit for your crowd.

For movie nights, holiday parties or the occasional but totally fabulous dinner party, a large sectional sofa means getting multiple uses out of a singular piece of seating. In smaller rooms, it might make sense to position your small sectional sofa against the wall, whereas in a wide-open space, the sofa’s components can occupy the center of the room. Measure accordingly and make sure your doorways can accommodate on delivery day.

Bring comfort and class to your living space with a sectional sofa from the world’s best dealers on 1stDibs. For your mid-century modern-inspired living room, find fun spage-age sectional sofas, chic leather sectional sofas and a range of vintage mid-century sectional sofas designed by the likes of Harvey Probber, Vladimir Kagan and others.