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Seating For Sale
Creator: De Sede
Creator: David Gaynor
Set of 10 Vintage De Sede RH-304 leather chairs by Robert Haussmann, Bauhaus
Located in Berlin, DE
De Sede RH-304 leather chairs by Robert Haussmann, set of 10, very good condition Discover this exclusive set of 10 De Sede RH-304 chairs designed by the renowned designer Robert Ha...
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20th Century Bauhaus Seating

Materials

Leather

De Sede Leather Sofa by Stephan Hürlemann
Located in Brooklyn, NY
DS-77/03 2-seat sofa by De Sede. Technical details: Standard configuration: Steel legs, matte dark nickel coating. Standard seat and back heights. Neck support in brushed stainle...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Seating

Materials

Leather

Vintage Modern Swiss Leather DS-23 Wing Chair by Franz Josef Schulte for De Sede
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This is the first edition of the DS-23 armchair designed by Franz Josef Schulte for the Swiss manufactured De Sede during the 1980s. It is a luxurious leather armchair that is still ...
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1980s Swiss Industrial Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-747/20 Multifunctional Sofa in Noce Leather Seat and Back Upholstery
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Once upon a time, there was a master saddler with his mind set on taking bulky, thick leather and using his perfect craftsmanship to make it comfortable and cozy. For genera-tions, t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery

Vintage De Sede DS 35 Leather Swivel Armchair, Switzerland, 1969s
Located in Praha, CZ
We are delighted to bring to you a highly desirable and rarely available vintage 1969s De Sede DS 35 high back swivel armchair . Hand built in the 1969s b...
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1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-707 Modular Sofa in Perla Leather 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 H...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery

De Sede DS 47 Loveseat Neck Leather Sofa brown
Located in Munich, Bavaria
De Sede DS 47 / 02 neck leather sofa. It´s the small loveseat Sofa. This DS-47 sofa was manufactured in Switzerland by De Sede and is upholstered in ...
Category

1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Wood

Sofa, de Sede DS-12
Located in Neuss, NW
Classic sofa from the 1970s. Model DS-12 by de Sede with the striking original cover made of cognac-colored buffalo leather with a beautiful patina and coarse stitching. Quality Fea...
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1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

Robert Haussmann for De Sede Pair of 'DS-201' Armchairs in Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Robert Haussmann for De Sede, pair of armchairs model 'DS-201', chrome-plated metal, leather, Switzerland, designed in 1957 A design by Robert Haussmann that features a cubic shape...
Category

1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Pair of Vintage Leather DS 86 Armchairs and Stool by De Sede
Located in London, GB
A superb pair of vintage leather DS 86 armchairs and stool by De Sede, made in Switzerland and dating from around the 1960’s. The quality is outstanding, only the finest quality mat...
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1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

DS-1088 Configurable Patchwork Leather Sofa with Elongated Cushions by De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Four adjustable sofa base elements DS-1088/05 and three cushions DS-1088/96 by de Sede. Patchwork in its prettiest form. DS-1088 presents itself with a beautiful special feature. The leather is elaborately crafted by hand in a patchwork appearance – for an individually stylish look. The sofa landscape consists of single cubic elements that can be combined with one another in infinite ways. Cushions with an elongated design need no attachment to stay on the sofa and can be moved around in flexible ways. We launched this favorite sofa back in 1975. Now, nearly 45 years later, we are celebrating its comeback. Details: Standard configuration: Seat element in a patchwork look, connectors can be used to combine the individual seating elements to create custom sofa landscapes. Upholstery and assembly: Sedex upholstery covered with wadding. Compact frame made of panel materials and strapped to seat frame. Cushions filled with spelt chaff and latex for combined support and comfort. Glides for hard and soft floor coverings. Function: Unused connectors can be removed. Note: Loosely covered...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Seating

Materials

Leather

De Sede Leather Armchair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This chestnut leather lounge chair by the iconic Swiss manufacturer De Sede showcases a midcentury silhouette with vertical striation detailing that adds texture and visual interest....
Category

1970s Swiss Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

De Sede Fixed Leather Armchair by Alfredo Häberli
Located in Brooklyn, NY
DS-110/101 armchair by De Sede. Technical details: Standard configuration: Thread color according to the color of the body. For further versions, please inquire. If not specified...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Seating

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-19 tan color leather 2-seater 'Pagoda' Sectional Sofa, 1970s
Located in amstelveen, NL
De Sede DS1-19, Pagoda, De Sede Switserland, 1970s Rare De Sede Pagoda two-seater sofa in the original tan colored leather. The design is characterized by pointy edges that are noti...
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1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

DS-102 Sofa by De Sede
Located in Geneve, CH
DS-102 sofa by De Sede The cushions are optional, please contact us. Dimensions: D 90 x W 235 x H 77 cm Materials: Aluminium, leather Prices may change...
Category

2010s Swiss Modern Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Sectional Anthracite Gray Leather Sofa DS-18 by De Sede, Switzerland 1980s
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a gorgeous Sectional Leather Sofa, model DS-18, designed and manufactured by De Sede Switzerland. Crafted with the utmost attention to detail, this leat...
Category

1980s Swiss Post-Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Faux Leather, Wood

De Sede DS-747/23 Multifunctional Sofa in Black Leather Seat and Back Upholstery
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Once upon a time, there was a master saddler with his mind set on taking bulky, thick leather and using his perfect craftsmanship to make it comfortable and cozy. For genera-tions, the legacy of what Ernst Lüthy created when he established de Sede in the 1960s has been reflected in DS-747: form follows function. Be it sitting, sleeping, dining or relaxing – thanks to its essence of excellence, this all-rounder offers optimum functionality: with a few easy flicks of the wrist, the armrests can be tilted independently of each other and the soft seating surfaces enlarged. The exposed back lends DS-747 its lightness as a small sculpture with a high function – a sofa created to sit not on but in. A marvel in three dimensions, DS-747 is perfectly suited for small spaces or city apartments. If visitors spontaneously decide to stay longer, this elegant yet compact sofa offers an outstand-ing place to sleep – the armrests can be folded down with a few very easy flicks of the wrist. A sophisticated mechanism can be used to enlarge the seating surface, while the deliberately exposed back offers a glimpse into the functions of DS-747. The multifunctional sofa...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery

Vintage De Sede DS31 Sofa & 2x DS31 Lounge Chair Cognac 1970s
Located in Aachen, NW
This amazing living room set with a 3-seater Sofa and 2x lounge chairs model DS31 were designed in the 1960s by the De Sede design team and produced by De Sede in Switzerland in the ...
Category

1970s Swiss Vintage Seating

Materials

Chrome

DS-1025 Sofa by De Sede
Located in Geneve, CH
DS-1025 Sofa by De Sede Design: Ubald Klug Dimensions: D 91 x W 156 x H 70 cm Materials: SEDEX upholstery with wadding cushion. Stable, compact frame made of beech and board mater...
Category

2010s Swiss Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Foam, Beech

De Sede DS-707 Sofa in Black Club 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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery

De Sede Patchwork Black Leather Pouf
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous black leather pouf by Swiss designer De Sede with small rectangular patchwork. Perfect accent piece. Good vintage condition.  
Category

1960s Swiss Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

Set of DS-1025 Sofa by De Sede
Located in Geneve, CH
DS-1025 sofa by De Sede Designer: Ubald Klug Dimensions: left D 91 x W 156 x H 70 cm right D 91 x W 156 x H 70 cm Total: 91 x 312 x 70 cm Materials: Leather, SEDEX upholstery ...
Category

2010s Swiss Modern Seating

Materials

Metal

De Sede DS 80 Daybed in Black Upholstery by De Sede Design Team
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Feet up and just unwind – our DS-80 relocates sleep to the daytime hours, the time when we are supposed to be active and getting things done. Its subtle appearance reminds us to take...
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 u...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Seating

Materials

Leather

De Sede Ds-2011 Two-Seat Sofa in Jade 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 t...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Seating

Materials

Leather

De Sede Leather Club Chair by Kurt Erni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
DS-2620/01 armchair by De Sede. Technical details: Standard configuration: Legs beechwood black-coated. If not specified otherwise, the standard configuration will be confirmed....
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Seating

Materials

Leather

Vintage DS14 Sofa by De Sede
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Exceptional modular sofa entirely upholstered with its original leather by De Sede. Model: DS 14 Switzerland, 1970s. Depth of each module: 85 cm.
Category

1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage 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...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Seating

Materials

Leather

Pair of De Sede Armchairs in Black Leather and Steel
Located in Waalwijk, NL
De Sede, pair of armchairs, leather, steel, Switzerland, 1950s. Pair of comfortable armchairs designed with chromed iron base, which give the illusion that the seats are floating. T...
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1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

De Sede By Mathias Hoffman DS-102 Leather Pony Hide Three Seater Curved Sofa
Located in Basildon, London
Designed by Mathias Hoffman for De Sede, the De Sede DS-102 is a three seater sofa featuring a beautiful pony hide spotted in an array of shades. The cream leather backing to the sof...
Category

2010s Swiss Seating

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-167 Sofa with Movable Backrest in Perla Upholstery by Hugo de Ruiter
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Modular seating system with movable backrest in the further development of the modular seating system, the organic form of the sculptural body grew mo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Seating

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-1025/09 Terrazza Sofa in Perla Upholstery by Ubald Klug, 1 Element
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Two ingeniously designed sofa elements are the great basis for one’s own and personal interpretation of interior design and furnishing concept. The individual element is reminiscent ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Seating

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-4 Three-Seat Sofa in Olive Upholstery by Antonella Scarpitta
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 sty...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Seating

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-600 Stool in Black Leather by U. Berger, E. Peduzzi Riva, H. Ulrich
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 foam core covered with a down-lined and leather-covered cushion. The elements are connected with a plug-in hinge and a construction made of hide and zipper. The stool element complements the famous snake-shaped seat with an intermediate and end element. The longest DS-600 currently stands in the palace of the ruling family of a sultanate - where legendary 406 upholstery elements in rainbow colors join up to create a circular or serpentine endless sofa. The affectionately named “Tatzelwurm” sculpture also took up residency in the living rooms of Tina Turner, Jerry Hall and Mick Jagger and became the “star” of numerous Bond films - New York’s legendary “Studio 54” also adorned itself with the trendy sofa designed by a Swiss designer collective in the early 1970s. The idea of a convex and concave curved sofa was brilliant, but transforming it into a producible item of seating furniture proved more difficult than anticipated. Together with the De Sede development team, the designer collective spent a year building countless prototypes; almost all of them were criticized and rejected. But the designers showed nerves of steel, and DS-600 gradually became what it is today: an indestructible, variable modular system of upholstered furniture consisting of individual, addable armchair elements. Additional information: Material: Leather Model: DS/600 Stool...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Seating

Materials

Leather

Robert Haussmann for De Sede Sofa in Red Fabric Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Robert Haussmann for De Sede, sofa model RH-302, metal, red upholstery, Switzerland, design 1954 This comfortable sofa is designed by Robert Haussmann for De Sede and features a chr...
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1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

DS-2878 Punch Bag by De Sede
Located in Geneve, CH
DS-2878 Punch Bag by De Sede Dimensions: D 35 x H 135 cm Materials: leather Prices may change according to the chosen materials and size. Matching t...
Category

2010s Swiss Modern Seating

Materials

Leather

RH-306 Large Tufted Leather Chesterfield Sofa by Robert Haussmann
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sofa RH-306/103 by De Sede. The Chesterfield sofa has been the epitome of English furniture culture and style since the mid-17th century – and inspired the designers to create a new ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Seating

Materials

Leather

Exceptional De Sede DS50 lounge chair in black leather, Switzerland ca. 1980
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Switzerland / 1980 / arm chair / De Sede DS50 / leather / mid-century / vintage Elegant and extremely comfortable DS-50 arm chair by the Swiss brand De Sede produced in the 1980s. T...
Category

1980s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage 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...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Seating

Materials

Leather

DS-262 Armchair by De Sede
Located in Geneve, CH
DS-262 armchair by De Sede Dimensions: D 54 x W 80 x H 103 cm Materials: steel, leather Prices may change according to the chosen materials and size. Unimagined flexibility,...
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2010s Swiss Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

De Sede DS 531 Chair without Armrest in Black Upholstery by De Sede Design-Team
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 lowe...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Seating

Materials

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...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Seating

Materials

Leather

Robert Haussmann RH 302 leather armchair for De Sede/Hans Kaufeld
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
One of the classics among vintage armchairs, a RH 302, in cream-colored leather in very good condition. The high-quality leather shows hardly any signs of wear, apart from a scratch ...
Category

1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Chrome

De Sede DS-164 Stool in Off White Upholstery by Hugo de Ruiter
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Revolutionary back-push mechanism DS-164 can be transformed from an open sofa into an elegant chaise longue in a single movement, while the backrest can be s...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Seating

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-1051/51 Chair in Black Upholstery by De Sede Design Team
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. Extre...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Seating

Materials

Leather

DS-2011 Bauhaus Leather Two-Seat Sofa by De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Two-seat sofa DS-2011/02 by De Sede. Aesthetics and functionality in a harmonious combination. An impressive design with a solid steel construction and light upholstery. Casual cushions and visible seams complete the harmonious look. Details: Standard configuration: Runners black...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Seating

Materials

Leather

Ulbald Klug DS-1025 "Terrazza" Sofa for De Sede, 1974
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Ulbald Klug DS-1025 "Terrazza" sofa for De Sede, leather, Switzerland, 1974. Ubald Klug designed this rare modular DS-1025 "Terrazza" sofa as a real living landscape. Each element recalls a terrace-like, stepped slope with different widths and depths. A valley or a mountain can appear depending on how the individual modules are assembled. The "Terrazza" was recreated thanks to the De Sede manufacturer and its ability to transform high-quality leather into seating furniture. This multi-layered upholstered relief invites people to sit or lie down, combining durability and comfort with a unique design. After training at the Art and Design College in Zurich, Ulbald Klug (1932) gained further experience in architectural practices in Zurich and Helsinki. Paris has been his sphere of activity since 1966, when he founded his architecture and interior design bureau. Klug proved himself successful at finding solutions to different challenges and developed non-conformist solutions - from furniture design, to concepts for urban installations, to architectural prototypes...
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1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

DS-266 Seating by De Sede
Located in Geneve, CH
DS-266 seating by De Sede Dimensions: D 80 x W 156 x H 83 cm Materials: leather Prices may change according to the chosen materials and size. Geometric form and the simplest...
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2010s Swiss Modern Seating

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-4 Three-Seat Sofa in Snow Upholstery by Antonella Scarpitta
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 sty...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Seating

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-21/123C Two-Seat Modular Sofa in Black 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

De Sede DS-164 Three-Seat Sofa in Off-White Upholstery by Hugo de Ruiter
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Revolutionary back-push mechanism DS-164 can be transformed from an open sofa into an elegant chaise longue in a single movement, while the backrest can be s...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Seating

Materials

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 op...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery

Vintage 1970s buffalo leather 2.5-seat design sofa by De Sede, model DS44
Located in Harderwijk, NL
This stunning vintage 2.5-seat sofa by De Sede, model DS44, from Switzerland, is a great addition for the design furniture enthusiast. De Sede is known for its excellent quality, use...
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1970s Swiss Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS 47 Neck Leather Armchair Brown
Located in Munich, Bavaria
De Sede DS 47 / 01 neck leather armchair. This DS-47 was manufactured in Switzerland by De Sede and is upholstered in 3-5 mm thick, natural hide. The le...
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1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Wood

De Sede Ds-602 Modular Sofa in Fabric Seat and Back Upholstery
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Children imagine their own dream job at an early age and enthuse about it. The childlike way of thinking about the future with a positive lightness of touch, and many of them actuall...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery

DS-2011 Sofa by De Sede
Located in Geneve, CH
DS-2011/02 sofa by De Sede Dimensions: D 59 x W 163 x H 84 cm Materials: beechwood, leather Prices may change according to the chosen materials and size. Aesthetics and func...
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2010s Swiss Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Beech

De Sede DS-707 Modular Sofa in Perla Leather 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 H...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery

De Sede Ds-602 Modular Sofa in Fabric Seat and Back Upholstery
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Children imagine their own dream job at an early age and enthuse about it. The childlike way of thinking about the future with a positive lightness of touch, and many of them actuall...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery

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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