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Seating For Sale
Creator: De Sede
Creator: Le Corbusier
De Sede DS 80 Three-Seat Sofa in Naturale cuoio leather
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 a relaxing break from our hectic everyday lives once in a while – and that’s certainly nothing to be ashamed of. The modest dimensions of the daybed are a benefit here, as they gently force you to spend some time on your own. Part of the basic furnishings of any upscale interior in the 1920s, the flat daybed has been enjoying a Renaissance for several years now. Our daybed caused a stir more than 30 years ago, with its elaborate patchwork processing and freely placeable back cushions. This timeless Classic has now been gently updated. It is available both as a daybed and as a small lounge sofa, too. The daybed doubles as a lounge sofa The daybed DS-80 has established itself as a timeless Classic by De Sede ever since it was launched in 1969: to this day, the model is a paradigm of highclass leather manufacture and popular all-over the world. To be honest, we’re not quite sure which we like better: the newly produced models or the 50-year-old sculptures...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Seating

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-164 Right Sofa Bed 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 stylefull rotated infinite...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Seating

Materials

Leather

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

Cognac Leather Lounge Chairs by Mathias Hoffmann for De Sede, 1980s, Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This incredible pair of Matthias Hoffman for De Sede, Switzerland, model DS-264 lounge chairs, circa 1980s, features gorgeous cognac color leather and aluminum legs. Signed on underside with branded De Sede fabric. *Priced for the pair, contact us if you wish to purchase a single chair only. Classic Post-Modern design, comfortable chairs with the quality construction that 1980s De Sede was known for, encapsulating the term 'they don't make them like they used to' - these chairs have lasted decades and can continue for decades longer. Try finding a set of lounge chairs from today's production that can last the test of time. These Matthias Hoffman for De Sede easy chairs...
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1980s Swiss Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

Vintage Design Armchair by Desede, 1970 Switzerland
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Time to relax! This sturdy leather club chair from De Sede is made for relaxing. Period: 1970s. Country of origin: Switzerland. A fantastic relax armchair in brown leather with a b...
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1970s Swiss Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

1970s De Sede Adjustable Black Leather Armchair DS-110 James Bond, Switzerland
Located in Praha, CZ
- good/very good condition - heigh of seat 37 cm - adjustable depth from 82 - 108 cm - adjustable heigh 67 - 69 cm
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1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

Smile Adjustable Rotating Leather Armchair by FSM
Located in Brooklyn, NY
FSM Smile chair by De Sede. With its new, patented adjustment mechanism, Smile offers comfort that stands out from the rest and can be stopped at any angle...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Seating

Materials

Leather

Le Corbusier 2 Seater LC2 Vintage White Leather Sofa by Cassina
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This LC2 two seater sofa in white leather was designed by Le Corbusier and produced by Cassina. It features a black colored tubular steel frame. The leather has some patina. Some...
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20th Century Italian Bauhaus Seating

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Lacquer

Le Corbusier LC2 Sofa by Cassina
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Le Corbusier LC2 Sofa By Cassina 1970s LC2 Petit Comfort Chair LC Series Mid Century Modern This Original Sofa features brand new CHIC grap...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal, Chrome

1980s De Sede Exclusive Brown Leather Sofa, Switzerland
Located in Praha, CZ
- good original condition with minor signs of use - slight smell of tobacco
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1980s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

DeSede DS-747/40 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, 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

Set of 2 De Sede Ds-31 Swivel Lounge Chairs in Light Brown Leather, 1970s
Located in amstelveen, NL
De Sede, pair of lounge chairs model ''DS-31'', leather, chrome-plated metal, Switzerland, 1970s A comfortable sitting experience is guaranteed by means of the deep seat and curve...
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1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-80 Caramel Patchwork Leather Pouf, Ottoman, Stool, DeSede Switzerland
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Unique and decorative handmade De Sede DS-80 pouf in caramel brown. The pouf is in very good condition with lovely patina.
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1980s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

Le Corbusier LC2 Vintage White Leather Sofa by Cassina
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This LC2 three-seat sofa in white leather was designed by Le Corbusier and produced by Cassina. It features a black colored tubular steel frame. The leather has some patina. Some...
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20th Century Italian Bauhaus Seating

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Lacquer

De Sede Ds46 Sectional Sofa-Livingroomset in Buffalo Leather, Switzerland 1970s
Located in Almelo, NL
De Sede DS46 Sectional sofa-Living room set in Patinated Cognac Brown Buffalo Leather, Switzerland 1970s This De Sede DS 46 sectional sofa-living room set is a one-of-a-kind piece, c...
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Late 20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood

Two Armchairs by De Sede DS-12 in Brown Neck Leather, 1960s, Switzerland
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
We have the matching sofa also here on the platform in the offer. Height: 25.99 in (66 cm) Width: 86.62 in (93 cm) Depth: 32.68 in (83 cm) Seat Height: 13.78 in (35 cm)
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1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood

De Sede Ds-47 Brown Neck Leather Sofa from Switzerland, 1970s
Located in Almelo, NL
De Sede DS-47 neck leather sofa from Switzerland, 1970s Presenting a De Sede DS-47 Neck Leather Sofa from Switzerland, crafted in the 1970s. This sofa is a sturdy and comfortable ...
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Late 20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Beech

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

Le Corbusier for Thonet Mid Century Bentwood Dining Chairs, Set of 6
Located in Countryside, IL
Le Corbusier for Thonet mid century bentwood dining chairs - Set of 6 Each chair measures: 21 wide x 22 deep x 31 high, with a seat height of 19 i...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Bentwood

Three Seater Sofa by De Sede DS-12 in Brown Neck Leather, 1960s, Switzerland
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
We have 2 matching armchairs also available here on the platform. Height: 25.99 in (66 cm) Width: 86.62 in (220 cm) Depth: 32.68 in (83 cm) Seat Height: 13.78 in (35 cm)
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1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood

De Sede Lounge Recliner Chair DS-50 Fauteuil, 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
De Sede DS 50 leather comfortable reclining armchair, Switzerland 1970s. Built to incredibly high standards by de Sede craftsman in Switzerland, this original DS...
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1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

De Sede International Steel Tube Armchair by Hans Eichenberger
Located in Brooklyn, NY
HE-113/01 armchair by De Sede. Technical details: Upholstery: SEDEX upholstery with wadding cushion. Strap cover in core leather black. Frame: Chrome-plated steel tube frame. Bl...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Seating

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS31 Sofa in Brown Leather, 1970s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Beautiful dark brown leather sofa model DS31 designed and produced by De Sede. One of our personal favorites from De Sede. Well designed polished aluminum legs. The sofa has...
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1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-31 3-Seater Sofa in Light Brown Leather, 1970s
Located in amstelveen, NL
De Sede ''DS-31'' 3-seater sofa, leather, chrome-plated metal, Switzerland, 1970s A comfortable sitting experience is guaranteed by means of the deep seat and curved armrests. Als...
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1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

Ulbald Klug DS-1025 "Terrazza" Sofa for De Sede, 1974, Set of 2
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Ulbald Klug DS-1025 "Terrazza" sofas for De Sede, leather, Switzerland, 1974, set of two. 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...
Category

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

1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

De Sede Cognac Patchwork Leather Bean Bag, Pouf, Ottoman, DeSede Switzerland
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Unique and decorative handmade De Sede soft leather bean bag. The bean bag is in very good condition with lovely patina, high seating comfort. Detailed condition: Very good, this vi...
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1980s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-2100/156 Chair in Green 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 swivel chair, a high-backed executive chair, with headrest, tilt mechanism, height adjustment and casters, and as a visitor chair with a four-star base. Be it in James Bond films or in “Men in Black...
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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-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

Materials

Leather, Beech

De Sede DS-47 Neck Leather Sofa from Switzerland 1970s
Located in Almelo, NL
De Sede DS-47 neck leather sofa from Switzerland 1970s Experience the remarkable De Sede DS-47 Neck Leather Sofa from Switzerland, skillfully crafted in the 1970s. This sturdy an...
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Late 20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Beech

Eleven Element Non Stop Sofa DS-600 by De Sede
Located in Dallas, TX
Sofa DS-600 designed by Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Ueli Berger, and Heinz Ulrich for De Sede, 1972, Switzerland. Sofa is comprised of eleven elements in the original black leather and is...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern 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

DS14 De Sede 20th Century Leather Sofa
Located in High Point, NC
Hand-made in Switzerland by renowned furniture manufacturers De Sede, this Modernist leather sofa is simultaneously sophisticated and playful. The armrests double over themselves in ...
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20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Leather

De Sede Ds 63 Lounge Chair in Patinated Leather, Switzerland, 1970s
Located in Almelo, NL
De Sede DS 63 lounge chair in patinated leather, Switzerland 1970s Robust DS-63 lounge chair. This De Sede lounge chair ensures ultimate comfort and b...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Beech

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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric

De Sede Ds-2011 Lounge Chair in Black Leather
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Switzerland Designer: De Sede Manufacturer: De Sede Era: 1970s Materials: Leather Measurements: 43.25" wide x 27.5" deep x 31.5" tall Condition: In excellent original...
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20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS 63 Two-Seater Sofa in Patinated Leather, Switzerland, 1970s
Located in Almelo, NL
De Sede DS 63 two-seater sofa in patinated leather, Switzerland 1970s Robust DS-63 modular two-seater sofa. This De Sede sofa ensures ultimate comfort...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Beech, Leather

Midcentury Leather Sectional Corner Sofa by De Sede, Switzerland
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This impressive sectional corner sofa was made by the famous Swiss company 'De Sede'. We have not been able to find much information but we believe it to be model DS94. A beautiful d...
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1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage 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

De Sede ‘DS-15’ Modular Sofas in Patinated Cognac Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
De Sede, 'DS-15' modular sofa, patinated leather, Switzerland, 1970s. This high-quality sectional sofa designed by De Sede in the 1970s contains three regular elements and three cor...
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1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

De Sede Leather Beanbag Longue Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
DS-9087/60 beanbag chair by De Sede. Styrofoam ball filling.
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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

Le Corbusier LC14 Cabanon Wood Stool for Cassina, Italy, new
Located in Berlin, DE
Stool designed by Le Corbusier in 1952-59. Relaunched in 2010. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Prices vary dependent on the size and material. Also available in 43 x 43 x 27 cm.  
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Wood

De Sede DS-47 Brown Neck Leather Two-Seat Sofa from Switzerland, 1970s
Located in Almelo, NL
De Sede DS-47 brown 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 t...
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Late 20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Beech

DS-5050 Pouf-Table by De Sede
Located in Geneve, CH
DS-5050 pouf-table by De Sede Dimensions: D 50 x H 35-46 cm, tabletop D 42 Materials: stone, leather Prices may change according to the chosen materials and size. Piff, paff...
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2010s Swiss Modern Seating

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Stone

De Sede Ds 98 Leather Three-Seater Sofa, Switzerland, 1980
Located in Almelo, NL
De Sede DS 98 Leather three-seater sofa, Switzerland 1980. The De Sede DS 98 three-seater sofa, crafted in Switzerland during the 1980s, is the ultimate expression of comfort and ...
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Late 20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Beech

De Sede DS-2011 Black Sofa, Switzerland, circa 1980s
Located in Schagen, NL
Stunning design with organic forms manufactured by De Sede Switzerland circa 1980-1989. The black leather sofa remains in good condition, with normal wear consisting it’s age and use...
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Late 20th Century Swiss Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Leather

Desede Midcentury Swiss Metal & Black Leather Upholstered Swivel Chair
Located in New York, NY
midcentury Swiss (1970s) metal swivel chair with incurved back, seat and arms upholstered in black leather, supported by a star shaped, swivel base with small circular adjustable fee...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Metal

De Sede DS-266 Adjustable Recliner Seat in Blue Lila Fabric by Stefan Heiliger
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Geometric form and the simplest function. A seat suddenly turns into a comfortable recliner, DS-266 condenses more than 30 years of work by designer Stefan Heiliger into a highly ind...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery

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 stylefull rotated infinitel...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Seating

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-600 “Non-stop” Shaped 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

De Sede DS 98 Leather Two-seater Sofa, Switzerland 1980
Located in Almelo, NL
De Sede DS 98 Leather two-seater sofa, Switzerland 1980. This two-seater De Sede DS 98 leather sofa was made in Switzerland during the 1980s and is a symbol of superb comfort and ...
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Late 20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Beech

De Sede DS-142 Adjustable Chaise Longue in Leather Upholstery by Winfried Totzek
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The lounger is a multifunctional relaxation furniture, where the back and the armrests can be individually and continuously adjusted and brought into different positions. This unusual seating furniture thus becomes a dynamic, relaxation-promoting system for the entire muscula-ture. The extraordinarily versa-tile usability enables complete psycho-physical relaxation; by extending the sitting and lying with legs positioned high to very high, the lounger serves to prevent leg swelling and back pain. The synthesis of elegant form and function is rounded off by the masterful workmanship of high-quality leather just typical of de Sede. The DS-142 thus becomes an ideal and versatile recliner. Who better to design a piece of seating furniture than a doctor like Dr. Winfried Totzek...
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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

DeSede DS 76 Vintage Leather Sofa
Located in Austin, TX
DeSede leather sofa, circa 1970, of thick leather brown hide. The iconic leather sofa is comfortable and versatile, all zippers are in great condit...
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1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-707 Sofa in Atom Kvadrat 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

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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