De Sede Furniture
Swiss
A de Sede piece lends a strong personality to the room it occupies. One of the world’s most respected furniture design houses, de Sede’s quality Swiss craftsmanship has its foundation in a long history of making expertly designed saddles. Founded in 1965 to build on a successful family-run saddler’s workshop in Klingnau, Switzerland, de Sede now is a leading manufacturer of leather goods and furniture, including sofas, chairs and beds.
At the core of de Sede’s philosophy is a reverence for the complexity and beauty of handcrafted furniture in an age when mass-produced objects are the norm. Over the years, the atelier has built a name for itself in its modular furniture pieces, which are made using the highest quality leather upholstery. The sleek, elegant pieces incorporate functionality with beauty. Amongst their best-selling designs is the DS-600 introduced in 1972. Also known as the Non Stop sofa, it is a sensually curved, snaking modular sofa whose individual pieces can be zipped together to create multiple variations and arcs.
De Sede has collaborated with some of the world's finest design minds, enhancing the prestige and individuality of their products. Designers like Santiago Calatrava, Antonella Scarpitta, Stephan Hürlemann, Gordon Guillaumier and Philippe Malouin have all created pieces with the atelier. Ubald Klug’s 1974 DS-1025, also known as the Terrazza sofa, is an enduring favorite with its cascading levels of leather. In 2017, de Sede expanded its product line to include high-quality leather handbags, which are as thoughtfully designed and beautifully crafted as its furniture. De Sede AG is now part of the Volare Group AG and continues to handcraft its fine furniture and other goods from its factory in Klingnau.
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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 that surrounds individual cushion volumes, seemingly carrying them effortlessly. Th...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern De Sede Furniture
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Upholstery
De Sede DS-291 Swivel Star Base Armchair in Taupe Leather by De Sede Design Team
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
It’s like a chameleon: at first hidden and inconspicuous but due to his appearance it is adaptable and inexpressively full of character. We are talking about the dainty fauteuil DS-2...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern De Sede Furniture
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Leather
De Sede DS-291 Armchair in Black Upholstery by De Sede Design Team
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
It’s like a chameleon: at first hidden and inconspicuous but due to his appearance it is adaptable and inexpressively full of character. We are talking about the dainty fauteuil DS-2...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern De Sede Furniture
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Leather
De Sede DS-291 Swivel Star Base Armchair in Black Leather by De Sede Design Team
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
It’s like a chameleon: at first hidden and inconspicuous but due to his appearance it is adaptable and inexpressively full of character. We are talking about the dainty fauteuil DS-2...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern De Sede Furniture
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Leather
De Sede DS-0343 Black Leather Armchair by De Sede Design Team & Bart Van der
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Revolutionary seating concept DS-343 is an armchair that moves when the person seated moves, because the object is constructed not with a Classic seating surface that stops at the backrest, but with one that extends to the height of the pelvis. If one leans backwards, the backrest element, from pelvic height on up, automatically moves along with the user, without any mechanical effort, and solely as a result of the change in the posture of the person seated. And the design is equal to this revolutionary seating concept: The silhouette of the wing chair is defined by the skillful folding of the leather. Dimensionally stabile neck leather in thicknesses of up to 5 mm is skillfully processed by hand to ensure that it continuously cascades over the edges.
We did not bring a designer on board to develop this wing chair, with all due respect: we are not exactly short on expertise in this area. Still, we found that thinking outside the box helps us better understand the human body, its features and needs. So we looked around in the fields of science, medicine and orthopedics and brought an expert on board. Star physical therapist Bart Van der Heyden...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern De Sede Furniture
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Leather
De Sede DS-218/55 Barstool in Off White Upholstery by Paolo Piva
By De Sede, Paolo Piva
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Plays a decisive role in moulding the character of a room. A focus on clear-cut structures, cubist forms, straight lines and a Minimalist selection of materials. A unique combination...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern De Sede Furniture
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Leather
De Sede DS-218/05 Stool in Black Upholstery by Paolo Piva
By De Sede, Paolo Piva
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Plays a decisive role in moulding the character of a room. A focus on clear-cut structures, cubist forms, straight lines and a Minimalist selection of materials. A unique combination...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern De Sede Furniture
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Leather
De Sede KT-221 Stool in Black Upholstery by Kurt Thut
By De Sede, Kurt Thut
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With the KT-221, De Sede launches another re-edition classic from Swiss Design – one of whose founding members was Kurt Thut. Good design, timelessness and quality are the attributes...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern De Sede Furniture
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Leather
De Sede DS-23 Ottoman in Petrol Upholstery by Antonella Scarpitta
By De Sede, Antonella Scarpitta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
As a light, dainty high-back chair, the DS-23 is suitable as an individual armchair or to complement a seating group. The armrests are skillfully integrated into the body by the mast...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern De Sede Furniture
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Leather
De Sede DS-161 Three-Seat Sofa in Schiefer Upholstery by De Sede Design Team
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Its linear outer contour and round inner shape make the DS-161 a fine silhouette of comfort. The forward sloping armrests let the arms rest enthroned, while the backrest embraces the...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern De Sede Furniture
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Leather
De Sede RH-301 Ottoman in Black Upholstery by Robert Haussmann
By De Sede, Robert Haussmann
Located in Brooklyn, NY
As early as 1954 Robert Haussmann designed his famous metal ottoman RH-301 in chrome-plated flat steel as a tribute to Mies van der Rohe – since 1999 the RH-301 has been at home with...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern De Sede Furniture
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Leather
De Sede DS-279 Dinning Chair in Craft Brown Upholstery by Christian Werner
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A relaxing miracle for all desires. Low- or high-backed chairs with a slender star base, as dining chairs or lounge chairs, for uplifting seating comfort with the highest esthetic st...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern De Sede Furniture
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Wool
De Sede DS-60/03 Sofa in Brown Leather Upholstery by Gordon Guillaumier
By Gordon Guillaumier, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The purist shape of the Boomerang with its bold yet elegant lines inspired Gordon Guillaumier while breathing life into the DS-60 family. The slender, floating shape blends harmoniou...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern De Sede Furniture
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Leather
De Sede DS 515 Barstool in Grey Upholstery with Gold Color by Greutmann Bolzern
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A stylish companion for anywhere, anytime. With DS-515, a filigree, runner-shaped base frame made of steel carries the inviting seat area. With DS-515, a thin wire construction serves as a shaping frame over which a padded leather cover is drawn. The folded and tucked leather defines the delicate design, masterful leather seams and sophisticated detailing. A textile insert in the back gives the chair a distinctive note, and the overall craftsmanship of the composition makes it a stylish companion at the dining table, in the home office or in the conference room. With a special cover, it is also perfect for semi-outdoor use.
Carmen and Urs Greutmann run their own design studio in Zurich, where they design spaces and furniture characterized by special clarity in form and materiality. This series of different sculptures all belonging to a family features the play of exact, different linings with little lightness. The results are universally usable seating...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern De Sede Furniture
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Upholstery
De Sede DS-718 Armchair in Snow Upholstery with Steel Legs by Claudio Bellini
By Claudio Bellini, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The DS-718 is the successful continuation of the DS-717 by Claudio Bellini. In the dining room as well as in the conference area, this cantilever chair is a welcome change from a con...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern De Sede Furniture
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Leather
De Sede DS-144 Stool in Black Upholstery by Werner Aisslinger
By Werner Aisslinger, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sit the way you would sit in a racing car. Minimalist, streamlined lan guage of design for maximum seating comfort: sitting in the lounge chair is like sitting in a quick, sleek spee...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern De Sede Furniture
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Leather
De Sede DS-160 Armchair in Craft Brown Upholstery by De Sede Design Team
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Five individual elements, each measuring 80 x 80 cm, form the basis of the seating landscape: various variations of armchairs with or without armrests as well as intermediate element...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern De Sede Furniture
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Fabric
De Sede DS-276/23 Two-Seat Sofa in Natural Umbra Upholstery by Christian Werner
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Generously curved, taut surfaces in a very soft implementation are the basic ideas of Christian Werner, as he designs the image of the DS-276 slowly in front of his inner eye; what a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern De Sede Furniture
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Leather
De Sede DS-1051/32 Armchair in Black Upholstery by De Sede Design Team
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
DS-1051 is available in a wide variety of versions: high- or low-backed, with or without armrests, as a cantilevered chair, with four-star swivel base or with a five-star base. Extremely filigree, elegant and luxurious in appearance, but without any loss in functionality or comfort. Seat and back are elaborately stitched by hand with needle and thread...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern De Sede Furniture
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Leather
De Sede DS 531 Stool in Black Upholstery by De Sede Design-Team
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Simply beautiful. Or beautifully simple.
Whoever settles into seating furniture from the DS-531 range is not only in for a comfortable and relaxing experience, thanks to the lowered sitting position, but will also feel right at home in the stitched leather design. The sweeping frame construction and a wooden supporting base for the seat cushions are the simple structural elements of these sculptures. They are available both as three-seat and as a cozy armchair...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern De Sede Furniture
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Leather
De Sede DS-17 Armchair in Black Upholstery by Antonella Scarpitta
By Antonella Scarpitta, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The ingenious upholstery emphasizes the nonchalantly charming shapes, here is sofa program! This sofa is truly a master of seating comfort. Sink comfortably and recovering in the sof...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern De Sede Furniture
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Leather
De Sede RH-306 3-Seat Sofa in Cafe Fabric with Wooden Feet by Robert Haussmann
By Robert Haussmann, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
RH-306 is a striking appearance that impresses with craftsman like precision and refined details. The body stands on filigree feet, while the square leather panels harmonize elegantl...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern De Sede Furniture
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Leather
Rex Posture Support Leather Armchair by FSM
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
FSM Rex chair by De Sede. The armchair Rex revolutionizes the act of sitting. Like the De Sede model DS-343, the armchair Rex is based on a patented seat study developed over the last two decades by seat expert and physical therapist Bart Van der Heyden...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern De Sede Furniture
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Leather
KT-221 Bauhaus Three-Seat Sofa in Tufted Natural Leather and Metal by De Sede
By Kurt Thut, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Three-seat sofa KT221/03 by de Sede. Relaunch and update of the design created in 1956. Objectively functional design of an iconographic, architectural construction through the trans...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern De Sede Furniture
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Leather
De Sede KT-221 Three-Seat Sofa in Black Upholstery by Kurt Thut
By Kurt Thut, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With the KT-221, De Sede launches another re-edition Classic from Swiss design - one of whose founding members was Kurt Thut. Good design, timelessness and quality are the attributes...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern De Sede Furniture
Materials
Leather
De Sede KT-221 Two-Seat Sofa in Black Upholstery by Kurt Thut
By De Sede, Kurt Thut
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With the KT-221, De Sede launches another re-edition Classic from Swiss Design, one of whose founding members was Kurt Thut. Good design, timelessness and quality are the attributes ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern De Sede Furniture
Materials
Leather
De Sede DS 515 Chair in Black Upholstery with Black Base by Greutmann Bolzern
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A stylish companion for anywhere, anytime. With DS-515, a filigree, runner-shaped base frame made of steel carries the inviting seat area. With DS-515, a thin wire construction serve...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern De Sede Furniture
Materials
Upholstery
De Sede DS-17 Ottoman in Black Upholstery by Antonella Scarpitta
By Antonella Scarpitta, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The ingenious upholstery emphasizes the nonchalantly charming shapes, here is sofa program! This sofa is truly a master of seating comfort. Sink comfortably and recovering in the sof...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern De Sede Furniture
Materials
Leather
De Sede DS-51 Chair in Black Upholstery by Antonella Scarpitta
By Antonella Scarpitta, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The DS-51 swivel armchair helped establish De Sede’s worldwide reputation for Swiss hand craftsmanship and production of the highest quality. Optionally available with or without arm...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern De Sede Furniture
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Leather
De Sede DS-4 Two-Seat Sofa in Red Upholstery by Antonella Scarpitta
By Antonella Scarpitta, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The DS-4 is a clear statement from the designer to follow an idea, a style, a personal claim to perfection to the very depths. Thanks to its raised backrest, the DS-4 offers that stylish comfort that is missing from conventional furniture. The elegance perfected by Antonella Scarpitta turns the DS-4 into a feel-good experience.
Antonella Scarpitta, a name that stands for clear forms, simple structures and unique design. Anyone who can call a De Sede model, designed by the Italian Grand Dame...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern De Sede Furniture
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Fabric
De Sede DS-748 Medium Two-Seat Sofa in Nougat Upholstery by Claudio Bellini
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With DS-748 as your dream destination, you can save yourself the stress of travel – while relaxing perfectly at home instead. It doesn‘t take much more than a perfect piece of furnit...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern De Sede Furniture
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Leather
De Sede DS-51 Stool in Nougat Upholstery by Antonella Scarpitta
By Antonella Scarpitta, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The DS-51 swivel armchair helped establish De Sede’s worldwide reputation for Swiss hand craftsmanship and production of the highest quality. Optionally available with or without armrests, this design classic guarantees high comfort and convenience despite its filigree appearance and blends into any interior with its timeless esthetics. The low seat height and generous proportions help create an extravagant lounge effect.
That tingling feeling during manu-facture is the same today – especially with DS-51, the swivel armchair De Sede launched in the 1970s. Crafted from a single piece of leather, the seat and back are elaborately handstitched with needle and thread...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern De Sede Furniture
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Leather
De Sede DS-144 Stool in Taupe Upholstery by Werner Aisslinger
By Werner Aisslinger, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sit the way you would sit in a racing car. Minimalist, streamlined lan guage of design for maximum seating comfort: sitting in the lounge chair is like sitting in a quick, sleek spee...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern De Sede Furniture
Materials
Leather
De Sede DS-218/15 Stool in Black Upholstery by Paolo Piva
By De Sede, Paolo Piva
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Plays a decisive role in moulding the character of a room. A focus on clear-cut structures, cubist forms, straight lines and a minimalist selection of materials. A unique combination...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern De Sede Furniture
Materials
Leather
De Sede DS-278 Lounge Chair in Barolo Upholstery by Christian Werner
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A relaxing miracle for all desires. Low- or high-backed chairs with a slender star base, as dining chairs or lounge chairs, for uplifting seating comfort with the highest esthetic st...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern De Sede Furniture
Materials
Leather
De Sede DS-60/05 Ottoman in Touch Upholstery by Gordon Guillaumier
By Gordon Guillaumier, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The purist shape of the Boomerang with its bold yet elegant lines inspired Gordon Guillaumier while breathing life into the DS-60 family. The slender, floating shape blends harmoniou...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern De Sede Furniture
Materials
Leather
De Sede DS-760 Large Ottoman in Jade Upholstery by Geckeler Michels
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
According to the motto “less is more” the DS-760 Pouf presents itself unobtrusively, but nevertheless as an eye-catcher. Not only its two form variations show that the stool can be p...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern De Sede Furniture
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Leather
De Sede DS-278 Lounge Chair in Sabbia Upholstery & Wood Legs by Christian Werner
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A relaxing miracle for all desires. Low- or high-backed chairs with a slender star base, as dining chairs or lounge chairs, for uplifting seating comfort with the highest esthetic st...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern De Sede Furniture
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Leather
De Sede DS-159 Table with Black Top by De Sede Design Team
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The straight, simple and at the same time light design creates a noble piece of seating furniture that is a cabinet piece of upholstery craftsmanship. Its characteristic feature is the elaborate captioning of the seat and backrest with leather buttons and piping. Individually design able seat combinations and sofa systems with individual elements measuring 80 x 80 cm make it possible, by the assisting couch- and hanging tables...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern De Sede Furniture
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Wood
De Sede DS-748 Medium Two-Seat Sofa in Paris Upholstery by Claudio Bellini
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With DS-748 as your dream destination, you can save yourself the stress of travel – while relaxing perfectly at home instead. It doesn‘t take much more than a perfect piece of furnit...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern De Sede Furniture
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Leather
De Sede DS-31 Stool in Teak Upholstery by Antonella Scarpitta
By Antonella Scarpitta, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The DS-31 model series is one of the classics of our manufacture. This is where design, craftsmanship and leather expertise come together to form a timelessly beautiful item of uphol...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern De Sede Furniture
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Leather
De Sede furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
De Sede furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of leather and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of De Sede furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Kurt Thut, Robert Haussmann, and Stephan Hürlemann. Prices for De Sede furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,500 and can go as high as $15,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $2,800.
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- What was a sofa called in 1900?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 27, 2024What a sofa was called in 1900 varied. During the 18th and 19th centuries, many people called small sofas “settees” and large ones “sofas,” but by the 20th century, settee and sofa were interchangeable terms. Other terms for sofas included davenport, divan, lounge and couch. On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of antique, vintage and contemporary sofas.