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Seating For Sale
Creator: De Sede
Creator: Kipp Stewart
De Sede Ds 63 Three-Seater Sofa in Patinated Leather, Switzerland, 1970s
Located in Almelo, NL
De Sede DS 63 three-seater sofa in patinated leather, Switzerland, 1970s. Robust DS-63 modular three-seater sofa. This De Sede sofa ensures ultimate c...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Leather

Kipp Stewart for Calvin Furniture Blue Leather Diamond Tufted Daybed 1960
Located in Chicago, IL
Kipp Stewart for Calvin Furniture Blue Leather Diamond Tufted Daybed 1960c Original blue leather with a rich, broken-in patina. Solid Walnut legs. Dimensions: 76" W × 30" D × 16" H C...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Ubald Klug for De Sede 'Terrazza' Landscape in Dark Brown Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ubald Klug for De Sede, DS-1025 'Terrazza' landscape sofa element, leather, Switzerland, 1970s Waterfall shaped sofa in a dark brown leather by the Swiss manufacturer De Sede. The d...
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1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

1970s De Sede DS 169 Leather Sleeper Sofa by Ernst Ambühler
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
The iconic DS 169 Sofa for De Sede circa 1970’s Switzerland. Designed by Ernst Ambühler, this sofa quickly folds back and converts in to a double bed. An extrem...
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1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

1970s De Sede Leather Patchwork Bean Bag, Pouf
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
De Sede leather pouf, Bean Bag from the 1970s. This iconic piece features a beautiful patina and a distinctive patchwork design, adding character and warmth to any interior.
Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Seating

Materials

Leather

De Sede Ds-47 Neck Leather Two-Seat Sofa from Switzerland 1970s
Located in Almelo, NL
De Sede DS-47 neck leather sofa from Switzerland 1970s Introducing the De Sede DS-47 Neck Leather two-seat Sofa, crafted in the 1970s in Switzerland with great attention to detail...
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Late 20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Beech

Ubald Klug for De Sede 'Terrazza' Landscape in Red Brown Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ubald Klug for De Sede, DS-1025 'Terrazza' landscape sofa, leather, Switzerland, 1970s. Waterfall shaped sofa in red brown leather by the Swiss manufacturer De Sede. The design for...
Category

1970s Swiss Post-Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-167 ISLAND OUTDOOR Sofa by Hugo de Ruiter
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Outdoor by de Sede - Six sculptures, six ways to enjoy life outdoors. Whether revolutionary and functional with the DS-164 Slide, flexible with the modular seating system with slidi...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Seating

Materials

Stainless Steel

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...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Seating

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-600 'Snake' Sectional Sofa in Patinated Brown Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
De Sede, ‘Snake’ DS-600, leather, felt, Switzerland, 1972. A design by Ueli Berger, Elenora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich and Klaus Vogt for De Sede, Switzerland. This De Sede modular ...
Category

1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Felt

Ubald Klug for De Sede 'Terrazza' Landscapes in Patinated Brown Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ubald Klug for De Sede, DS-1025 'Terrazza' landscape sofa elements, patinated brown leather, Switzerland, 1970s. Waterfall shaped sofas in a heavily patinated leather by the Swiss ...
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1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

Leather Patchwork Pouf from De Sede, Switzerland, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Unique and decorative handmade De Sede pouf from 1960s. We have the same pouf in black as you can see in the pictures. This will be sold in a separate offer.  
Category

1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

20thC Swiss Boxing Glove Bean Bag By Susiand Ueli Berger For De Sede c.1970
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
The Mini Boxing Glove, designed by Swiss artists Susi & Ueli Berger around 1970, is a playful and distinctive piece of functional art. Manufactured by the renowned Swiss furniture ma...
Category

20th Century Swiss Other Seating

Materials

Leather, Fabric

De Sede 'DS-47' Two Seat Sofa in Brown Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
De Sede, 'DS-47' sofa, leather, Switzerland, 1970s. Highly comfortable DS47 sofa in a patinated cognac brown leather by De Sede. The design is simplistic, yet very modern. This desi...
Category

1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

DS12 Modular Sofa from de Sede, Switzerland, 1970s
Located in Ranst, VAN
This exquisite vintage sofa, upholstered in dark brown buffalo neck leather, presents the DS12 model from the 1970s, crafted by the Swiss design collective Team De Sede. A set of two...
Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-600 “Non-stop” Modular Sofa in Blue with 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

Fabric

De Sede DS-142 Chairs in Gray Leather, A Pair, Winfried Totzek, 1980's
Located in Culver City, CA
These chairs are gorgeous! They’re not just pieces of furniture—they’re straight-up legends. Designed by none other than Winfried Totzek (yes, we’re name-dropping), these bad boys a...
Category

1980s Swiss Post-Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

1970s De Sede Adjustable Brown Leather 3-Seater Sofa DS-110 James Bond
Located in Praha, CZ
- good condition with some signs of use - height of seat 35 cm - adjustable depth from 82 - 104 cm
Category

1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

Kipp Stewart for Directional Mid Century Walnut Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Located in Countryside, IL
Kipp Stewart for Directional Mid Century Walnut Dining Chairs - Set of 6 Each armless chair measures: 18.5 wide x 22 deep x 37 high, with a seat height of 18 inches Each captains ch...
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

vintage dental stool with screw cap and storage space, 1960s Italy
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
vintage dental stool with screw cap and storage space, 1960s Italy  
Category

1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Plastic

De Sede DS-19 model 'Pagoda' modular Sofa in Cognac Leather
Located in Amsterdam, NL
High-quality modular Sofa DS-19, model 'Pagoda', designed by De Sede in the 1970s, Switzerland. Two corner elements that can be set up as a two-seater or as separate seating elements...
Category

1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Foam, Wood

Pair of Apertura Barstools by Kipp Stewart for Summit Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An early and rare pair of Aperture barstools in teak by Monterey, California, designer, architect, and artist Kipp Stewart for Summit Furniture. Impr...
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Teak

Mid century De Sede Ds80 black patchwork Leather daybed Switzerland 1970s
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century De Sede Ds80 black patchwork Leather daybed made in Switzerland 1970s. Very High quality thick patchwork Leather. Very low daybed with hardwood black lacquer slatted base...
Category

1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood, Lacquer

Pair of Matching Robert Haussmann for De Sede Mid Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Located in West Hartford, CT
Robert Hausmann for De Sede, pair of lounge chairs, fabric, chrome-plated steel, Switzerland, 1960's with chocolate brown velvet upholstery. This comfortable armchair is designed wi...
Category

1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel, Chrome

De Sede DS11 sectional sofa Switzerland 1970
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very nice model DS11 sectional sofa designed and made by De Sede, Switzerland 1970. This sofa is unique and stands out due to its exceptional patina, giving it character. It's a love...
Category

1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

1960s De Sede "DS-101" Leather Lounge Chair
Located in Medina, OH
Known from the James Bond movie "On Her Majesty's Secret Service", De Sede high quality leather lounge armchair DS 101. This rare chair model ceased production ...
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

De Sede Ds 169 Scandinavian Modern Convertible Daybed Sofa by Ernst Ambühler
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Scandinavian Modern convertible daybed sofa By Ernst Ambühler for De Sede Switzerland, Circa 1970s Beautiful burnt orange leather, with a removable mattress cushion...
Category

1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

Perfect patinated DS-15 modular sofa by Team De Sede for De Sede Swiss.
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
A breathtaking DS-15 modular sofa with a deep, rich patina that beautifully enhances its character. This vintage modular sofa is crafted from exceptionally thick natural buffalo leat...
Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Leather

Pair of Vintage Leather DS 84 Armchairs by De Sede
Located in London, GB
A superb pair of vintage leather DS 84 armchairs by De Sede, made in Switzerland and dating from around the 1960’s. The quality is outstanding, only the finest quality materials wer...
Category

1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

DS-76 Sofa / Bed by De Sede
Located in Geneve, CH
DS-76 Sofa / Bed by De Sede Dimensions: D 66 x W 188 x H 53 cm, with bed extension W 225 Materials: Belted spring suspension on seat frame made of solid beec...
Category

2010s Swiss Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Beech

DS 35 Armchair in Brown Leather by De Sede, Switzerland
Located in Barcelona, ES
DS 35 office armchair designed and produced in 1960's by De Sede, Switzerland. Upholstered in extra quality chocolate aniline leather and swivel base in chromed ...
Category

1960s Swiss Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

De Sede DS-164 Left Sofa Bed in Schiefer Brown 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 loungein a single movement, while the backrest can be st...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Seating

Materials

Leather

DS-2878 Italian Pop Boxing Glove Chaise Longue Left by De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Boxing glove lounge chair DS-2878/09 by De Sede. Details: Upholstery and assembly: Stabile compact frame made from board material. Sedex upholstery with wadding cushion. Optical details: Crossed leather cording, seam insert and reeding in same color as outer parts. Brass eyelets. Substructure: Piping beech natural. Note: Folds and creases...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Seating

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS2011 Black Leather Sofa, Switzerland - circa 1980
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Beautiful DS-2011 sofa in black slightly patinated leather. Manufacturer: De Sede Country: Switzerland Model: DS2011 Color: Black Material: Leather Size in cm. WxDxH: 190x80x80 Seat...
Category

1980s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

CIR 1960's DE SEDE DS-44 RECLINING BROWN BUFFALO NECK LEATHER ARMCHAIR & OTTOMAN
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning fully restored Mid Century Modern circa 1960’s De Sede DS44 armchair with matching ottoman whi...
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1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

De Sede x Duplex DS-600 Lunar – Exclusive Edition for Gran Salotto
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...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Seating

Materials

Leather

Vintage Leather & Cowhide de Sede DS-80 Daybed
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Bring home unforgettable and iconic mid-century Swiss design with the renowned DS-80 daybed produced by de Sede. First introduced in 1969, the ebonized base features a sturdy array o...
Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Cowhide, Leather, Wood

Vintage De Sede DS-1025 Terazza Sofa, Set of Four, 1970s
Located in Renens, CH
The de Sede Terrazza sofa is a distinctive and iconic piece of furniture designed by Ubald Klug in the 1970s. With its sculptural and layered appearance, the Terrazza sofa draws inspiration from natural landscapes, particularly the terraced hillsides and mountains in Switzerland. The Terazza sofa...
Category

1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood

DS12 Modular Sofa, De Sede
Located in Nashville, TN
DS12 De Sede two-piece modular sofa in an orange-hued colorway. The seats can be attached underneath with a locking mechanism or situated separately as two chairs. In excellent vinta...
Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Post-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 ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Seating

Materials

Leather

DS-80 Daybed by De Sede
Located in Geneve, CH
DS-80 daybed by De Sede Dimensions: D 69 x W 202 x H 58 cm Materials: Frame made of solid wood, lacquered in silk matt black. SEDEX upholstery with SEDE-Lu...
Category

2010s Swiss Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood

De Sede ‘DS-10’ Modular Sofa in Cognac Brown Saddle Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
De Sede, 'DS-10' sectional sofa, leather, Switzerland, 1970s. This high-quality sectional sofa designed by De Sede in the 1970s contains eight elements, making it possible to arrang...
Category

1970s Swiss Post-Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-1025/09 Terrazza Sofa in Perla Upholstery by Ubald Klug
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 ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Seating

Materials

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 ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Seating

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS 80 Three-Seat Sofa in Nougat 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 Seating

Materials

Leather

Vintage Industrial Adjustable DS-50 Buffalo Leather Lounge Chair from De Sede
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This vintage executive lounge armchair was manufactured in Switzerland by De Sede, during the 1970s. It is a model DS-50. This is the first edition of this famous chair. De Sede is t...
Category

1970s Swiss Industrial Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood

RH-301 Bauhaus Leather Tufted Lounge Chair with Steel Legs by Robert Haussmann
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Chair RH-301/01 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-plated fl...
Category

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...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Seating

Materials

Leather

DS-2011 Bauhaus Leather Armchair by De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Armchair DS-2011/01 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...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Seating

Materials

Leather

Set of Four Elements "Terrazza Landscape" Ds-1025 by Ubald Klug for De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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 valle...
Category

1990s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Leather

Black Patchwork Leather Convertible Sofa by De Sede, Switzerland, ca 1970s
Located in Geneva, CH
Black patchwork leather convertible sofa produced by De Sede, Switzerland, ca. 1970s Good condition. The top mattress with frame slide to co...
Category

1970s Swiss Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

Set of Ten Kipp Stewart for Drexel "Centennial" Chairs
Located in Berlin, DE
Rare set of ten Kipp Stewart chairs. Eight side and two armchairs in solid walnut by Drexel.
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Walnut

Set of 6 Robert Haussmann for De Sede RH-320 Brown Mohair & Chrome Dining Chairs
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A set of 6 1970s Robert Haussmann RH-320 dining chairs for De Sede. This lovely modern set of dining chairs features a very clean, chic design and material choice. They have a chrome...
Category

1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Mohair

Original De Sede Ecksofa DS 11 Midcentury Leder Patchwork
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten ein wunderschönes Ecksofa (Modell: DS 11) von de Sede zum Verkauf an. Das Sofa wurde aus hochwertigem Leder im berühmten Patchworkstil gefertigt. Es besteht insgesamt aus ...
Category

1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

A 20th Century Swiss Leather De Sede Ds-600 "Caterpillar" Sofa
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A stunning cream leather de Sede DS-600 segmented “caterpillar“ sofa, mid to late 20th century, with rounded back supports and arms, the sixteen segme...
Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Other Seating

Materials

Leather

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...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Seating

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-266 YOGA OUTDOOR Reclining Chair by Stefan Heiliger
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Outdoor by de Sede - Six sculptures, six ways to enjoy life outdoors. Whether revolutionary and functional with the DS-164 Slide, flexible with the modular seating system with slidi...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Seating

Materials

Stainless Steel

De Sede DS-600 Nonstop Snake Shaped Modular Sofa in Black Leather
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

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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