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Seating For Sale
Creator: De Sede
Creator: Paul McCobb
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.  
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1960s Swiss Vintage Seating

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Leather

Pair of Buffalo Neck Leather DS-50 Lounge Chairs and Ottoman by De Sede, 1970s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and elegant pair of Mid-Century Modern DS-50 recliner lounge chairs with one ottoman or hocker. Design by the famous company De Sede Switzerland. Striking Swiss design from ...
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1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

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Leather

Mid century De Sede Ds46 Loveseat Sofa Cognac Buffalo Leather Switzerland 1970s
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
(2) Sections mid century De Sede DS 46 sofa loveseat Cognac buffalo leather Switzerland circa 1970. Very High quality thick Buffalo Leather. Very low Heavy loveseat (2) section with ...
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1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

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Leather, Wood

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 ...
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1970s Swiss Vintage Seating

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Chrome

Exposition "S'asseoir", 1974, Musée de Grenoble 12 Posters in DIN A2, De Sede
Located in Munster, NRW
Exposition "S'asseoir" - 1974, Musée de Grenoble 12 posters in DIN A2 (420 x 594 mm) as high-quality reprints on cardboard Wonderful hand drawings of several design classics, wh...
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2010s French Mid-Century Modern Seating

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Paper

De Sede - DS 80 Sofa + Daybed in cognac Leather 1973 by De Sede Design Team
Located in Munster, NRW
De Sede - DS 80 Sofa + Daybed in cognac patchwork leather 1973 by De Sede Design Team De Sede DS-80 Patchwork Daybed with armrest. The daybed has a black lacquered wooden slatted fr...
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1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

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Leather, Wood

Rich patinated DS-47 sofa's in original leather by Team De Sede - De Sede Swiss
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Highly comfortable, indestructible DS-47 sofa in a stunning, thick patinated buffalo neck leather. Designed by Team De Sede for De Sede Swiss. Simplistic, clear & modern design. Th...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Seating

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Leather

De Sede Sectional Sofa ‘DS-76’ in Black Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
De Sede, modular sofa, model ‘DS-76’, leather, Switzerland, 1970s This high-quality sectional sofa designed by De Sede in the 1970s contains one corner element, one regular element ...
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1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

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Leather

De Sede - DS 600 Snake Sofa by Berger & Riva 1972, brown Leather - 12 Elements
Located in Munster, NRW
De Sede DS 600. Design by Ueli bergere, Eleonore Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, Klaus Vogt, 1972. Modulable endless high class leather sofa. 12 elements in brown leather. Good vintage ...
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1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

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Leather, Felt

De Sede, DS-15 Modular Sofa in Neck Leather, 1970 Sectional Sofa, Switzerland
Located in Munster, NRW
De Sede - DS-15 modular sofa in Neck leather, Switzerland, manufactured in the 1970s. This high quality sectional sofa, designed by De Sede in the 1970s, consists of 2 regular ele...
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1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

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Leather

De Sede Dark Red Leather Patchwork Ottoman, 1960s Switzerland
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chic red leather pouf/ottoman by Swiss designer De Sede with square patchwork. Handmade with wonderful faded patina or varying hues of reds. Gorgeous ...
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1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

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Leather

De Sede, 2 Terrazza Sofa DS 1025 in Leather by Ubald Klug & Ueli Berger in 1972
Located in Munster, NRW
2x De Sede Terrazza sofas, model DS 1025 in cognac leather. Designed in 1972 by Ubald Klug & Ueli Berger for De Sede, Switzerland. Sophisticated design sofa elements form the perfec...
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1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

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Leather

DS 50 Buffalo Neck Leather Lounge Chair & Footstool by De Sede, 1970s
Located in Waasmunster, BE
DS 50 Buffalo Neck Leather Lounge Chair & Footstool by De Sede, 1970s
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1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

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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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Seating

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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

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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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Seating

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Leather

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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Seating

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Leather

Postmodern 80s Convertible Black Leather + Chrome DeSede Ds140 Sofa Reto Frigg
Located in Basel, BS
Very beautiful original 1980s DeSede Designer original by Rito Frigg in beautiful black leather-- with a Chrome frame. This sofa is extremely versatile and it converts into various configurations, to your desires! This piece also features the removable headrest. Shown here with and without the use of the headrest. Stock image showing the measurements with the headrest here in image #6. From the De Sede Website: "Market launch of DS-140 by Reto Frigg: thanks to its new rotating seat system, the sofa can be converted into an elegant double lounge chair...
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1980s Swiss Post-Modern Vintage Seating

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Chrome

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 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Seating

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Leather

De Sede DS-255 Armchair with Headrest 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

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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

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Leather

Paul McCobb Planner Group Five Foot Black Bench, Coffee Table
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture, Planner Group Black Bench, Coffee Table. Featuring a rectangular black lacquered solid wood form with reinforced and splayed solid turned legs. ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

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Wood

De Sede Iconic "Non Stop Sofa" in Full Grain Leather 1970s
Located in New York, NY
Iconic "Non Stop Sofa", model DS600, with 17 sections in full grain leather, by Ueli Berger, Elenora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich and Klaus Vogt for De Sede, Switzerland 1970’s. The le...
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1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

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Leather, Wood, Foam

De Sede DS-84 Leather Two-Seat Sofa, c. 1970's
Located in Norwalk, CT
Introducing the sophisticated and handsome Model DS-84 two-seat sofa in luxurious brown leather by De Sede, a true masterpiece from the 1970's. This iconic piece is a harmonious blen...
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Late 20th Century Swiss Seating

Materials

Leather

De Sede 'DS-14' Modular Sofa in Patinated Olive Green Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
De Sede, sectional sofa, model 'DS 14', patinated leather, Switzerland 1970s This comfortable leather sofa is made by quality manufacturer DeSede in Switzerland...
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1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

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Leather

Paul McCobb, Executive Swivel chair, model 6002
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
The original executive high wing back desk chair on casters designed by Paul McCobb.
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1950s American Vintage Seating

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Leather, Walnut

Vintage DS-14 chairs in dark brown leather by Team De Sede for De Sede
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Elegant pair of De Sede 'DS-14' armchairs in a patinated dark brown leather and with a black lacquered wooden base. Designed in 1989 by Team De Sede and manufactured between 1989 and...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Leather

De sede DS31 high back armchair in brown leather, 1970s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Rare high back dark brown leather armchair model DS31 designed and produced by De Sede. Well designed polished aluminum legs. Good condition 1970s - Switzerland Dimensions: Heig...
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1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

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Leather

De Sede Patchwork Chairs
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Patchwork leather modular chairs by De Sede Switzerland, 1970's Beautiful patina to patchwork caramel leather. Matching sofa /chaise sold separately - which could create a secti...
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1970s Swiss Vintage Seating

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Leather

DS231 James Bond highback swivel chairs and matching ottoman by de Sede Switzerl
Located in Appeltern, Gelderland
DS231 highback swivel chairs by de Sede Switzerland, 1970. These De Sede swivel lounge chairs are very comfortable and shows incredible craftmanship. In the James Bond film, On Her M...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Seating

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Leather

Three-seater leather sofa DS-31 by De Sede Switzerland, 1970's
Located in Langemark-Poelkapelle, BE
Three-seater leather sofa DS-31 by De Sede Switzerland, 1970's. The DS-31 is a timeless classic with a high level of seating comfort! Nicely patinated!
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Late 20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Seating

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Aluminum

De Sede DS-600 'Non Stop' Sofa DS-600 by Eleonore Peduzzi Riva for de Sede
Located in Appeltern, Gelderland
This newly upholstered cognac leather De Sede DS 600 is a true icon and featured in many movies. The sofa is unique, comfortable and top quality, as all De Sede sofa’s are. The DS 60...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Leather

Pair of Mid Century Robert Haussmann for Stendig RH-304 De Sede Chairs
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
A unique pair of RH-304 Leather chairs. designed by Robert Haussmann and manufactured by Stendig De Sede. This pair was made circa 1960. these chairs are upholstered in brown leather...
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1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

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Chrome

De Sede Robert Haussmann DS-P Leather Armchair & Matching Footstool/Ottoman
Located in Cambridge, GB
New Stock ✅ De Sede DS-P Leather Reclining Armchair and Matching Footstool Ottoman by Robert Haussmann Switzerland 1971 The DS-P was designed by Robert Haussmann for De Sede in 197...
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1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

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Chrome

1960s Vintage Robert Haussmann for Stendig Rh- 304 De Sede Chairs Set of 6
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
A unique set of six RH-304 leather chairs designed by Robert Haussmann and manufactured by Stendig / de sede. This set is hand built in the 1960s, these chairs are upholstered in sa...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

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Chrome

De Sede DS-164 SLIDE 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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Seating

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Stainless Steel

De Sede DS-1025 TERRAZZA OUTDOOR Sofa by Ubald Klug
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Seating

Materials

Stainless Steel

De Sede DS-600 SNAKE OUTDOOR Sofa by U.Berger, E.Peduzzi-Riva, H.Ulrich, K.Vogt
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Seating

Materials

Stainless Steel

De Sede DS-80 MEMORY OUTDOOR Reclining Chair by de Sede Design Team
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Seating

Materials

Wood

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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Seating

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Stainless Steel

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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Seating

Materials

Stainless Steel

Paul McCobb "Tub" Lounge Chair
Located in Highland, IN
This uncommon design by Paul McCobb is classic mid-century modern design. With it's clean lines and splayed tapered legs, it is stylish but unpretentious. A generous seat makes it ve...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

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Upholstery, Wood

De Sede DS11 Patchwork Leather Sectional in Caramel, Circa 1970s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
One of the most comfortable sofas ever made. This De Sede 'DS-11' sectional sofa features five pieces including two corner pieces. Switzerland, 1970s. It's beyond comfortable. The ...
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1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

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Leather

1970s De Sede Switzerland Modular Leather Sofa Sectional Couch DS 63
Located in Jensen Beach, FL
Fabulous vintage De Sede leather sectional sofa. Modular pieces mean myriad options for arrangement. Six (6) pieces in total: 2 end pieces, 2 corner pieces, and 2 armless pieces for ...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Seating

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Leather, Wood

Italian modern Dark brown leather Reclining armchairs and pouf by De Sede, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Dark brown leather Reclining armchairs and pouf by De Sede, 1970s Pair of reclining armchairs and pouf in dark brown leather and dark wood. The square back and seat ar...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Seating

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Leather, Wood

DeSede 600 Non Stop Chocolate Brown 18 Element Sofa, 1970s
Located in New York, NY
De Sede 600 non stop chocolate brown 18 element sofa, 1970s Beautiful distressed chocolate brown sofa by De Sede. This item needs to be reuphols...
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1970s Swiss Post-Modern Vintage Seating

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Leather, Wool

De Sede Exclusive DS66 Brown Leather Tan Three Seater Sofa & Matching Armchair
Located in Cambridge, GB
New Stock ✅ Vintage De Sede exclusive DS66 brown leather tan three seater and matching armchair mid century retro Not perfect condition hence the price but useable and a great mid...
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1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

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Leather, Foam

De Sede Armchair and Ottoman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dark chocolate brown leather armchair and ottoman by De Sede. Sumptuous yet understated with handsome, timeless appeal. The patina on the leather is exquisite. Switzerland, circa 19...
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1970s Swiss Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

De Sede Three Seater Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dark chocolate brown leather three seater sofa by De Sede. Sumptuous yet understated with handsome, timeless appeal. The patina on the leather is exquisite. Switzerland, circa 1970 ...
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1970s Swiss Vintage Seating

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Leather

Mid-Century Paul McCobb Planner Group Dining Chairs Maple Spindle Back Chairs
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Set of 6 All original midcentury maple Paul McCobb Planner Group spindle back side chairs. Solid maple seat and curved back on tapered legs. Original vintage condition. Original blon...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

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Maple

De Sede DS-2011 HARLEQUIN (ARMCHAIR) by PIN–UP HOME
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Duplex and PIN–UP home are pleased to present ds-2011 harlequin, a collection of upholstered seating developed in collaboration with de sede, the renowned swiss producer of hand-craf...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Seating

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Wood, Beech

De Sede DS-2011 HARLEQUIN (OTTOMAN) by PIN–UP HOME
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Duplex and PIN–UP home are pleased to present ds-2011 harlequin, a collection of upholstered seating developed in collaboration with de sede, the renowned swiss producer of hand-craf...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Seating

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Wood, Beech

Pair of Slipper Chairs by Paul McCobb
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of Paul McCobb slipper chairs with maple bases.
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1950s Vintage Seating

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Fabric

Paul McCobb for Calvin Walnut Dining Chairs with Caned Backs Directional , S/6
Located in Grand Rapids, MI
USA, 1950s Set of Paul McCobb for Calvin Walnut Dining Chairs with Caned Backs. Set includes two armchairs and four side chairs, all with their original fabric seats in a dimensional...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

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Brass

De Sede DS-2011 HARLEQUIN (SOFA B) by PIN–UP HOME
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Duplex and PIN–UP home are pleased to present ds-2011 harlequin, a collection of upholstered seating developed in collaboration with de sede, the renowned swiss producer of hand-craf...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Seating

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Wood, Beech

De Sede DS-2011 HARLEQUIN (SOFA A) by PIN–UP HOME
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Duplex and PIN–UP home are pleased to present ds-2011 harlequin, a collection of upholstered seating developed in collaboration with de sede, the renowned swiss producer of hand-craf...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Seating

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Wood, Beech

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...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Seating

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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...
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1990s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Seating

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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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