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Seating For Sale
Creator: De Sede
Creator: Børge Mogensen
De Sede DS-160 Stool in Turquoise Leather Upholstery by De Sede Design Team
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Five individual elements, each measuring 80 x 80 cm, form the basis of the seating landscape: various varia tions of armchairs with or without armrests as well as in termediate eleme...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Seating

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-707 Armchair in Brown Naturale Leather Upholstery by Philippe Malouin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The DS-707 is the modern composition of handmade leather and contemporary design. The flowing, soft transitions combine the postmodern era of Swiss furniture design with the clear open structures of brutalism that inspired designer Philippe Malouin. Available as a comfortable armchair or as a modular sofa that can be combined in infinite ways, the DS-707 is the visual perfection of form that gives every room a unique highlight. Where the St. Lawrence River Montreal flows in a serpentine pattern, a residential complex marked by the architectural style of brutalism rises up on a small headland – the famous Habitat 67. 354 concrete blocks arranged in a stepped pattern adorn a part of Montreal’s multifaceted skyline, designed by architect Moshe Safdie...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Seating

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Upholstery

Cleo Adjustable Reclining Leather Easy Lounge Chair by FSM
Located in Brooklyn, NY
FSM Cleo chair by De Sede. Slim and self-assured in every setting – the Cleo easy-chair is made for relaxing. Its striking modern lines transform it into a contemporary sculpture tha...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Seating

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Leather

De Sede DS-2847 Armchair in Black Upholstery by De Sede Design Team
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Just as independent as its role model DS-47 is its little brother DS-2847: the soft form of this children’s model is based on the specific properties of NECK leather. The thick bull ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Seating

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Leather

De Sede DS-707 Sofa in Perla Touch Leather Upholstery by Philippe Malouin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The DS-707 is the modern composition of handmade leather and contemporary design. The flowing, soft transitions combine the postmodern era of Swiss furniture design with the clear open structures of brutalism that inspired designer Philippe Malouin. Available as a comfortable armchair or as a modular sofa that can be combined in infinite ways, the DS-707 is the visual perfection of form that gives every room a unique highlight. Where the St. Lawrence River Montreal flows in a serpentine pattern, a residential complex marked by the architectural style of brutalism rises up on a small headland, the famous Habitat 67. 354 concrete blocks arranged in a stepped pattern adorn a part of Montreal’s multifaceted skyline, designed by architect Moshe Safdie...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery

De Sede DS-2011 Two-Seat Sofa in Black Upholstery by De Sede Design Team
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With its fluid, curved shapes, the DS-2011 appears powerful and dynamic where other furniture is already in a sleep mode. The visual lightness and modern, casual elegance underline the timeless look that makes the DS-2011 a sofa that can be and is everything but ordinary. With its exciting appearance, the sofa fills every room and surrounds people with its extraordinary, distinctive appearance. The solid...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Seating

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-149 Armchair in Select Cigarro
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Because her grandparents were tailors, designer Miriam Amelung knows the characteristics of fabric and leather down to the tiniest de- tails. In her new, elegant armchair DS-149, natural folds, organic ergonomics or the intense feeling of lightness are thus essential components – as is her dedication to the material: when Miriam and Sebastian Amelung created this new de Sede sculpture, they thought about how the natural folds of a hide might look like on a comfortable armchair. The result is an object that is free from orna- mental add-ons or special effects and is simply an armchair whose form, folds, curves and upholstery create a feeling of taking a heavenly rest break on a little cloud...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Seating

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-600 “Non-stop” Shape Modular Sofa in Adjustable Elements
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Launched in 1972, DS-600 is an indestructible, variable modular system of upholstered furniture consisting of individual, addable armchair elements. These consist of an L-shaped hard...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Seating

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS 515 Rocking Chair in Brown Upholstery by Greutmann Bolzern
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 Seating

Materials

Upholstery

De Sede DS 515 Chair with Armrest in Black Upholstery by Greutmann Bolzern
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 Seating

Materials

Upholstery

De Sede DS-7 Four-Seat Sofa in Nougat Upholstery by Antonella Scarpitta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A strong interpretation of the lounge idea; timeless everyday object and showpiece at the same time. The high seating comfort and the many possible uses are striking. Clear contours ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Seating

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-2100/156 Chair in Umbra Upholstery by De Sede Design Team
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The slats on DS-2100 in finest leather adapt to individual body contours and provide, with its embracing feeling, the highest level of comfort. Available as a low-backed, visitor swi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Seating

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-748 Small Two-Seat Sofa in Nougat Upholstery by Claudio Bellini
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 Seating

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-218/55 Barstool in Off White Upholstery by 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 Seating

Materials

Leather

Juna Convertible Leather Sofa by FSM
Located in Brooklyn, NY
FSM Juna Sofa by De Sede. Luxurious lightness. Juna is quite clearly a clever symbiosis between elegant form and functionality. The sofa has slender legs that support a seat with two...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Seating

Materials

Leather

RH-305 Bauhaus Dining Tufted Armchair Leather, Stainless Steel Legs by De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Chair with armrests RH-305/01 by De Sede. A chair that has lost none of its elegance and style since it was created in the 1950s, an icon. The re-edition remains a Classic, but has b...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Seating

Materials

Leather

DS-5020 Cylindrical Leather Wide Side Table by De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Wide side table DS-5020/62 by de Sede. Available in two different heights, this elegant table construction presents itself in a cylindrical shape, enca...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Seating

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS 14 Lounge Chair in Patinated Cognac Leather, Switzerland, 1970s
Located in Almelo, NL
De Sede DS 14 lounge chair in patinated cognac leather, Switzerland, 1970s This robust patinated De Sede lounge chair ensures ultimate comfort and bu...
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Late 20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Beech

De Sede DS-450/02 Sofa in Off-White Upholstery by Thomas Althaus
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A miracle of brilliant technical inspiration Designer Thomas Althaus updated the original developed by Reto Frigg in 1985, lovingly perfecting it with sophisticated technology, down ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Seating

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-17 Three-Seat Sofa in Black Upholstery by Antonella Scarpitta
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 Seating

Materials

Leather

De Sede KT-221 Armchair in Olive Upholstery by 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 Seating

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-51 Chair in Black Upholstery by Antonella Scarpitta
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...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Seating

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-21/102A Sofa in Nougat Upholstery by Stephan Hürlemann
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...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Seating

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-255 Low Backrest Armchair in Snow Upholstery by De Sede Design Team
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The chair is the modern furnishing object that has occupied designers the most. No other piece of furniture has been so carefully tested, studied and closely examined for its composi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Seating

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-48 Ottoman in Nougat Upholstery by Antonella Scarpitta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Available as a sofa, armchair, stool or récamiere, the DS-48 enables the typical De Sede seating experience, characterized by high quality and unique d...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Seating

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-60/52 Sofa in Grey Fabric by Gordon Guillaumier
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 Seating

Materials

Fabric

De Sede DS-21/123A Two-Seat Modular Sofa in Hazel Leather by Stephan Hürlemann
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 Seating

Materials

Leather

DeSede DS-707 Corner Element Sofa in Fabric Upholstery by Philippe Malouin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Where the St. Lawrence River Mon-treal flows in a serpentine pattern, a residential complex marked by the architectural style of brutalism rises up on a small headland – the famous Habitat 67. 354 concrete blocks arranged in a stepped pattern adorn a part of Montreal’s multifaceted skyline, designed by architect Moshe Safdie for Expo 67. Not far from this memorable silhouette grew up Philippe Malouin, who was inspired by these forms of brutalism through-out his life. After Malouin received the call from de Sede and initial ideas were exchanged, the designer was largely given a free hand and Malouin started his work “by making things”. Simply drawing, cutting or even folding different materials are part of the creation of the new sculpture DS-707. Philippe Malouin experimented with folding foam for the Swiss manu-facturer - the result: a modular sofa system with a traditional yet con-temporary aesthetic. Carried by the sweeping serpentines of the river, the idea for a sculpture that fuses into one form was born in the London studio near the Thames. The masterpiece DS-707 is a homage to classic de Sede designs and was created for the future. The DS-707 is the modern composition of handmade leather and contemporary design. The flowing, soft transitions combine the postmodern era of Swiss furniture design with the clear, open structures of brutalism that inspired designer Philippe Malouin. Available as a comfortable armchair or as a modular sofa that can be combined in infinite ways, the DS-707 is the visual perfection of form that gives every room a unique highlight. Designed in the style of brutalism, recounting the unruly origins of modern esthetics and dedicated to the sustainable use of materials, this sculpture is now also available with a corner element...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery

De Sede DS-51 Chair in Umbra Upholstery by Antonella Scarpitta
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...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Seating

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-600 “Non-stop” Modular Sofa in Cuoio Leather and Adjustable Elements
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Launched in 1972, DS-600 is an indestructible, variable modular system of upholstered furniture consisting of individual, addable armchair elements. These consist of an L-shaped hard...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Seating

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-279 Dinning Chair in Schiefer Upholstery by Christian Werner
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 Seating

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-265 Armchair by Sven Dogs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sven Dogs has designed the DS-265 armchair to offer the ultimate in comfort, with its soft, elegant curves and contrasting seat edge. When he embarked on creating this elegant design...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Seating

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-163 Armchair in Cigarro Upholstery, Virginia Harper & Babak Hakakian
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Relax in style, in the salon-ready item of furniture. With its extravagant appearance, the DS-163 round armchair proves itself an extremely salon ready item of furniture, be it for cocktails in an elegant hotel bar or reading in the comfortable surroundings of home. The conical base carries a soft seat shell while the supple design of the armchair exudes infinite comfort. The use of neck leather up to 5-mm-thick underscores the warmth and the comfort that are destined to surround the person. Virginia...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Seating

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Leather

De Sede RH-305 Chair in Cafe Upholstery by Robert Haussmann
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The cantilevered chair is suitable for any living space – also because the seating comfort is overwhelming and appealing in every situation. The current product is a re-edition and h...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Seating

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-279 Lounge Chair in Coloral Grey Upholstery by Christian Werner
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 Seating

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-31 High Backrest Chair in Teak Upholstery by Antonella Scarpitta
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 Seating

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Leather

Pli Dual Rotation Multi-Functional Leather Armchair by FSM
Located in Brooklyn, NY
FSM Pli chair by De Sede. A miracle of rotation. The chair Pli consists of two armchair parts, each rotating about its own axis. Thanks to the option of Dual rotation the armchair can fulfill a variety of functions and surprises the person seated with unimagined flexibility. Depending on how the two chair parts are rotated relative to one another, the armchair can be used with an armrest, a footrest or an intelligent shelf. The needs and demands of the person seated are virtually limitless. Designer Stefan Heiliger’s basic IDEA was to create a functional armchair that can be operated differently. Previous functional armchairs had a footrest that could be pulled up or an armrest that could be folded up individually. Pli can do without all this. This smart swivel armchair revolutionarily fulfills the arm- or footrest functions with the correct pivot point. The design of the dynamic seating object looks stately. This is how Pli lends a tasteful touch of extravagance to the commercial and residential settings alike. Details: Standard configuration: Round base and column coated in matte black with a fine texture. Upholstery and assembly: Seat, back and footrest: supporting metal structure, high bulk density molded foam. Seat and back with comfort upholstery, back with integrated lumbar support. Seat comfort: Ergonomically designed seat with soft upholstery. Function: Footrest and armchair can be rotated 360° independently of one another. Substructure: Round base and column coated in matte black with a fine texture. Pearl-gloss chrome-plated or coated in different color on request for a surcharge. Double-shell steel structure with closed round base. Synthetic slide-on glides also supplied. Note: The seat and back are loosely covered...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Seating

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Leather

De Sede Leather Folds Armchair by Alfredo Häberli
Located in Brooklyn, NY
DS-373/01 armchair by De Sede. Technical Details: Standard Configuration: Legs steel, matt nickel bronze-coated. Chair without rotation function. If not specified otherwise, t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Seating

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Leather

De Sede DS 76 Two-Seat Sofa Bed in Black Upholstery by De Sede Design Team
Located in Brooklyn, NY
DS-76 was launched as early as 1972, when it was considered revolutionary, no sofa bed could manage with a simpler mechanism: in a few simple steps, the model ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Seating

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Leather

De Sede DS-2011 Armchair in Off-White Upholstery by De Sede Design Team
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With its fluid, curved shapes, the DS-2011 appears powerful and dynamic where other furniture is already in a sleep mode. The visual lightness and modern, casual elegance underline the timeless look that makes the DS-2011 a sofa that can be and is everything but ordinary. With its exciting appearance, the sofa fills every room and surrounds people with its extraordinary, distinctive appearance. The solid...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Seating

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-51 Chair in Cafe Upholstery by Antonella Scarpitta
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...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Seating

Materials

Leather

DS-2878 Italian Pop Boxing Glove Chaise Lounge Right by De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Boxing glove lounge chair DS-2878/10 by De Sede. Details: Upholstery and assembly: Stable compact frame made from board material. Sedex upholstery with wadding cushion. Optical ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Seating

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Leather

De Sede DS-144 Armchair in Black Upholstery by Werner Aisslinger
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sit the way you would sit in a racing car. Minimalist, streamlined language of design for maximum seating comfort: sitting in the lounge chair is like sitting in a quick, sleek speed...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Seating

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Leather

De Sede DS-717 Armchair in Snow Upholstery with White Legs by Claudio Bellini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The symbiosis of perfectly shaped, chrome-plated steel tubes and the highest art of upholstery technology creates a chair that leaves its peers behind in its quality. In the manner o...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Seating

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Leather

De Sede DS-717 Armchair in Snow Upholstery with Steel Legs by Claudio Bellini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The symbiosis of perfectly shaped, chrome-plated steel tubes and the highest art of upholstery technology creates a chair that leaves its peers behind in its quality. In the manner o...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Seating

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Leather

Pavo Adjustable Leather Armchair by FSM
Located in Brooklyn, NY
FSM Pavo chair by De Sede. The all-purpose armchair. Pavo has many facets, whether as an elegant side armchair or as a comfortable relaxing armchair with remarkable functions. Pavo o...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Seating

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Leather

Rex Leather Footstool by FSM
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Footstool for Rex Posture support leather armchair by FSM.
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Seating

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Leather

De Sede DS-101 Leather Three-Seater Sofa, Switzerland, 1960s
Located in Almelo, NL
De Sede DS-101 Leather Three-seater sofa, Switzerland 1960s, This exceptional Leather De Sede DS-101 three-seater sofa, originating from Switzerland in the 1960s, showcases outsta...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Seating

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Leather, Beech

De Sede DS 515 Chair in Black Upholstery with Black Base by Greutmann Bolzern
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 Seating

Materials

Upholstery

De Sede DS-257/01 Executive Armchair in Black Upholstery by De Sede Design Team
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sitting comfortably is the name of the game here! Designed as a Classic executive chair, the DS-257 is the perfect choice for concentrated and at the same time comfortable work, made...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Seating

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Leather

RH-301 Bauhaus Leather Tufted Footstool by Robert Haussmann for De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Footstool RH-301/05 by De Sede. The appeal of tubular stainless steel furniture is timeless. Created in 1954 as a tribute to Mies van der Rohe, Robert Haussmann’s famous chrome-plate...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Seating

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Leather

De Sede DS-31 Stool in Teak Upholstery by Antonella Scarpitta
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 Seating

Materials

Leather

De Sede Smooth Leather Longue Chair by Christophe Marchand
Located in Brooklyn, NY
DS-2660/01 longue chair by de Sede. Technical details: Standard configuration: Armrests covered in leather. For further versions, please inquire. If not specified otherwise, the ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Seating

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Leather

De Sede DS-910 Lounge by de Sede Design Team
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Whether as an armchair or a sofa, the DS-910’s static position demonstrates the high quality of Swiss craftsmanship. Whether as a single piece or seating group, all components convey...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Seating

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Leather

De Sede DS-21 Armchair in Hazel Upholstery by Stephan Hürlemann
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 Seating

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-175 Large Two-Seat Sofa in Hazel Upholstery by Patrick Norguet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Belle Époque meets French touch. It is the combination of straight contours and proven comfort that makes DS-175 a style icon. The seating surface positioned on a platform and the fi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Seating

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Leather

DS-450 Adjustable Leather Modern Sofa or Armchair by De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sofa DS-450 with adjustable elements by De Sede. Master of transformation: From sofa to double armchair with two simple flicks of the wrist. Invitingly...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Seating

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Leather

DeSede DS-600 “Non-stop” Modular Sofa in Espresso Leather & Adjustable Elements
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Launched in 1972, DS-600 is an indestructible, variable modular system of upholstered furniture consisting of individual, addable armchair elements. These consist of an L-shaped hard...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Seating

Materials

Leather

Unique Chairs, Sofas and Other Seating for Sale on 1stDibs

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.

The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.

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.

With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

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.

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