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Sofas For Sale
Creator: De Sede
Creator: Milo Baughman
DeSede DS-747/40 Multifunctional Sofa in Noce Leather Seat and Back Upholstery
By De Sede
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Milo Baughman Sofa for Thayer Coggin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This exquisite vintage sofa features a stunning four seat design with six legs for added support. Wood trim, tapered post legs and classic Milo Baughman style add to the Mid-Century ...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric
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 stylefull rotated infinitely by 360°. The modular seat island, presented in organic curves, impresses with its expressive spatial presence, innovative functionality and playful approach to the classic expectations of a sofa. A furnishing element that individually adapts to every floor plan and every need.
An exquisite drink in hand, following the flames of the open fireplace...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
De Sede Leather Sofa by Gordon Guillaumier
Located in Brooklyn, NY
DS-49/03 3-seat sofa by De Sede.
Technical details:
Standard configuration: Back cushion and cushion in leather. Legs polished aluminium.
Upholstery and Assembly: stabile compa...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Milo Baughman Chesterfield Style Tufted Sofa
Located in Dallas, TX
Milo Baughman Chesterfield style tufted sofa with wood plinth base. In good vintage condition, circa 1980s
Dimension: 84" long 32" deep 26"...
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
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 Sofas
Materials
Leather
DS-85 Sofa or Daybed by De Sede, Switzerland 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Amazing DS-85 sofa or daybed in white (cream) leather.
This DS 85 daybed was designed and manufactured in the 1970s by De Sede in Switzerland.
This extremely comfortable sofa or l...
Category
1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather
Black Patchwork Leather Convertible Sofa by De Sede, Switzerland, ca 1970s
By De Sede
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 Sofas
Materials
Leather
De Sede DS-84 3 and 2 seat sofa in Tan Buffalo leather – Switzerland, circa 1970
By De Sede
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Rare model: Introducing the De Sede DS84 three and two seat sofa in Buffalo leather - Switzerland, 1970's – Where Luxury Meets Comfort
Also available with coffee table.
Designer: De Sede design team
Manufacturer: De Sede
Model: DS-84 three seat sofa
Design period: 1970’s
Date of manufacturing: circa 1970
Size WDH in cm:
3 seat sofa: 185x87x80 seat height 39 cm.
2 seat sofa: 142x87x80 seat height 39 cm.
coffee table: 136x76x41 cm.
Material: Buffalo leather
Condition: Good / Normal signs of age and use / Coffee table has a repared crack in the marble top and cat scratches...
Category
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather
De Sede DS-2011 Two-Seat Sofa in Black Upholstery by De Sede Design Team
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With its fluid, curved shapes, the DS-2011 appears powerful and dynamic where other furniture is already in a sleep mode. The visual lightness and modern, casual elegance underline the timeless look that makes the DS-2011 a sofa that can be and is everything but ordinary. With its exciting appearance, the sofa fills every room and surrounds people with its extraordinary, distinctive appearance. The solid...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
De Sede DS 600 Sofa in Black Leather Vintage
Located in Highland, IN
Designed by Ueli Berger, Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva and Heinz Ulrich for DeSede and imported into the US by Stendig, the DS 600 organic sofa is a brilliant and versatile design. Often cal...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
De Sede DS 80 Three-Seat Sofa in Naturale cuoio leather
By De Sede
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Ulbald Klug DS-1025 "Terrazza" Sofa for De Sede, Brown Leather, 1974, Set of 4
By De Sede, Ubald Klug
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Ulbald Klug DS-1025 "Terrazza" sofas for De Sede, dark brown leather, Switzerland, 1974, set of four.
Ubald Klug designed this rare modular DS-1025 "Terrazza" sofa as a real living ...
Category
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather
De Sede DS-600 SNAKE OUTDOOR Sofa by U.Berger, E.Peduzzi-Riva, H.Ulrich, K.Vogt
By De Sede
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 Sofas
Materials
Stainless Steel
De Sede DS-102 Sofa in Espresso Upholstery by Mathias Hoffmann
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A series with an eye-catching, core leather lacing. This model series’ softly upholstered shell with its extremely comfortable cushions creates an island in the living space. Whether...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Three Seater Sofa by De Sede DS-12 in Brown Neck Leather, 1960s, Switzerland
By De Sede
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)
Category
1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
De Sede DS-66 Brown Leather Sofa
By De Sede
Located in Basildon, London
Exuding timeless sophistication, the De Sede DS-66 Brown Leather Sofa is an iconic piece from the 1970s, crafted in Switzerland to showcase unparalleled quality and design. Upholster...
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
De Sede DS31 Sofa in Brown Leather, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
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...
Category
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather
De Sede Ds-600 "Non Stop" Snake Shaped Modular Sofa, 1980's
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
A fabulous De Sede leather DS 600 "Non Stop" or snake shaped sofa.
The DS 600 was designed in 1972 by Ueli Berger, Eleonore Peduzzi Riva, Heinz Ulrich and Klaus Vogt for De Sede S...
Category
1980s Swiss Modern Vintage Sofas
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 Sofas
Materials
Leather
Sofa by Milo Baughman
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Milo Baughman's tapered leg sofa, adorned with a fresh Herman Miller, Alexander Girard fabric and new foam, exudes timeless sophistication. The sleek, tapered legs provide a modern t...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
De Sede RH-306 3-Seat Sofa in Cafe Fabric with Wooden Feet by Robert Haussmann
Located in Brooklyn, NY
RH-306 is a striking appearance that impresses with craftsman like precision and refined details. The body stands on filigree feet, while the square leather panels harmonize elegantl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
De Sede KT-221 Three-Seat Sofa in Black Upholstery by Kurt Thut
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With the KT-221, De Sede launches another re-edition Classic from Swiss design - one of whose founding members was Kurt Thut. Good design, timelessness and quality are the attributes...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Magnificent Milo Baughman Rosewood Case Sofa Brass Base Mid-Century Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Magnificent Milo Baughman rosewood case sofa by Thayer Coggin. This sofa has been reupholstered in the past and still looks good-some fading to the back pillows. To look its best we ...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Rosewood
De Sede DS 15 Modular Vintage Cognac Saddle Leather Sofa
By De Sede
Located in Munich, Bavaria
De Sede DS 15 modular sofa in cognac saddle leather.
The leather is very thick
Vintage condition with patina.
It consists of 3 seating elements including
2 armrest seating
1 normal ...
Category
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood, Foam, Beech
Vintage De Sede Two-Seat Sofa, DS47, Patinated Leather
By De Sede
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Highly comfortable DS47 sofa patinated leather by De Sede. The design is simplistic, yet very modern. A tight and cubic outside with a soft and curved inside, which emphasize the com...
Category
1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather
De Sede DS-880/23 Comfortable Sofa in Cuoio Leather Seat and Back Upholstery
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The adrenaline surges, the heart beats faster, an unusually comforting feeling takes hold in the stomach, and suddenly it seems as if the world is frozen in place: even the ancient G...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Model DS-47 Sofa by De Sede
By De Sede
Located in New York, NY
De Sede has originated as a small saddlery workshop in Klingnau Switzerland, with highly skilled using traditional methods. The company exploded on the furniture scene in 1964 produc...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
DS-2878 Sofa by De Sede
By De Sede
Located in Geneve, CH
DS-2878 sofa by De Sede
Dimensions: D 170 x W 104 x H 86 cm
Materials: board material, leather
Prices may change according to the chosen materials and size.
A re-edition tha...
Category
2010s Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
De Sede DS-600 'Snake' Sectional Sofa in Leather
Located in New York, NY
Sofa model "DS600" “Non Stop” in Black leather composed of 11 Elements. Designed by Ueli Berger, Eleonore Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, Klaus Vogt for De Sede, Switzerland 1970s. It fe...
Category
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Metal
Ubald Klug DS-1025 ‘Terrazza’ Sofa For De Sede, Switzerland 1970s
By De Sede, Ubald Klug
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Spectacular pair of De Sede DS-1025 ‘Terrazza’ landscape sofa elements in original olive green leather, designed by Swiss designer Ubald Klug in the 1970s.
Crafted by the renowned S...
Category
1970s Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
De Sede DS-175 Medium Two-Seat Sofa in Hazel Upholstery by Patrick Norguet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Belle Époque meets French touch. It is the combination of straight contours and proven comfort that makes DS-175 a style icon. The seating surface positioned on a platform and the fi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
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 Sofas
Materials
Fabric
De Sede DS-47 Neck Leather 2-Seater Sofa
By De Sede
Located in Toronto, CA
Skillfully crafted in the 1970s by De Sede Switzerland - which originally began as a saddler’s workshop - this sturdy and comfortable sofa is made with 5mm thick NECK leather, giving...
Category
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather
DS-80 Lounge Sofa by De Sede
By De Sede
Located in Geneve, CH
DS-80 lounge sofa by De Sede
Dimensions: D 69 x W 204 x H 58 cm
Materials: Frame made of solid wood, lacquered in silk matt black. SEDEX upholstery with SEDE-Lux padding.
Glides ...
Category
2010s Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Mid Century Shelter Sofa
Located in Countryside, IL
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Mid Century Shelter Sofa
This sofa measures: 85 wide x 42 deep x 37 inches high, with a seat height of 15 and arm height of 37 inches
All pieces of ...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
De Sede Leather Sofa DS 105 Ecru White
By De Sede
Located in Munich, Bavaria
De Sede leather sofa DS 105.
Aniline leather in ecru white
Great comfort with an extendable seat for much more lounge comfort.
I´ts a rare De sede ...
Category
1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Wood
MCM Original Milo Baughman Tuxedo Sofa & Cube Chair for Thayer Coggin- 2 Pieces
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Original Milo Baughman 3 Seat Tuxedo Sofa & Cube Chair For Thayer Coggin - 2 Piece Set
Featuring a MCM vintage sofa and cube chair designed by Milo Baughman by T...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
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 Sofas
Materials
Leather
Gorgeous Milo Baughman Signed Armless Sofa Mid-century Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Gorgeous signed Milo Baughman chrome base armless sofa. This piece will need reupholstery but the solid chrome frame is in great shape. The chrome base is shiny and has a mirrored ...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Chrome
De Sede 5 Piece Sectional Sofa
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This De Sede five-piece sectional sofa set in softly worn brown leather offers multiple arrangement possibilities. Versatile and classic, this ensemble is perfect for accommodating v...
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Sofas
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
De Sede DS 80 Three-Seat Sofa in Nougat Upholstery by De Sede Design Team
By De Sede
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
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 Sofas
Materials
Fabric
De Sede DS 76 Two-Seat Sofa Bed in Black Upholstery by De Sede Design Team
By De Sede
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 Sofas
Materials
Leather
1970s Pair of Mid Century Chrome Sofa by Milo Baughman
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Pair of mid-century chrome sofas designed by Milo Baughman in the United States circa 1970s. These sofas are both stylish and functional, featuring a sleek chrome wrap-around design ...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Chrome
De Sede DS-164 SLIDE OUTDOOR Sofa by Hugo de Ruiter
By De Sede
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 Sofas
Materials
Stainless Steel
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 Sofas
Materials
Leather
Sofa, de Sede DS-12
By De Sede
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...
Category
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather
Vintage 1970s buffalo leather 2.5-seat design sofa by De Sede, model DS44
By De Sede
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...
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather
DS-76 Convertible Leather Modern Sofa or Daybed by De Sede
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sofa with transitional bed function DS-76/102 by De Sede. We launched the DS-76 back in 1972. At that time, the element set was regarded as revolution...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
1970s De Sede Adjustable Brown Leather 3-Seater Sofa DS-110 James Bond
By De Sede
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 Sofas
Materials
Leather
Milo Baughman Gold Fabric Upholstered Floating 'Tuxedo' Sofa
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century 'Tuxedo' form sofa in gold colored fabric upholstery resting on a wooden platform base. (MILO BAUGHMAN)
Upholstery has water stains and faded discolorations in ...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Large Expandable 3-Seater De Sede DS-44 Sofa in Tobacco Brown Buffalo Leather
By De Sede
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Mid-Century Modern plush made in Switzerland. The De Sede DS-44 buffalo "Neck" leather is extremely thick (up to 5mm or 3/16in) and yet is super soft. Top quality buffalo has a high-...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
De Sede DS-600 “Non-stop” Shape Modular Sofa 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 har...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
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...
Category
2010s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Paper
Original de Sede DS44 Zweisitzer Büffelleder Sofa Couch
By De Sede
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir einen wunderschönen DS44 Zweisitzer Sofa von de Sede zum Verkauf an. Der schweizer Traditionshersteller de Sede ist bekannt für seine außerordentlich hohe Qualität und hochwertig...
Category
1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather
Mid Century Modern Robert Haussmann for Hans Kaufeld De Sede RH 302 Rare Sofa
Located in West Hartford, CT
Robert Haussmann RH 302 3-seat sofa manufactured by Hans Kaufeld.
This sofa is the first early production for Hans Kaufeld and then later manufactured by De Sede.
Features elegant ch...
Category
1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Chrome, Iron
Shop Unique Sofas on 1stDibs: Find Mario Bellini Sofas, Togo Sofas, Vladimir Kagan Sofas and Other Seating for Sale
Black leather, silk velvet cushions, breathable bouclé fabric — when shopping for antique or vintage sofas, today’s couch connoisseurs have much to choose from in terms of style and shape. But it wasn’t always thus.
The sofa is typically defined as a long upholstered seat that features a back and arms and is intended for two or more people. While the term “couch” comes from the Old French couche, meaning to lie down, and sofa has Eastern origins, both are forms of divan, a Turkish word that means an elongated cushioned seat. Bench-like seating in Ancient Greece, which was padded with soft blankets, was called klinai. No matter how you spell it, sofa just means comfort, at least it does today.
In the early days of sofa design, upholstery consisted of horsehair or dried moss. Sofas that originated in countries such as France during the 17th century were more integral to decor than they were to comfort. Like most Baroque furnishings from the region, they frequently comprised heavy, gilded mahogany frames and were upholstered in floral Beauvais tapestry. Today, options abound when it comes to style and material, with authentic leather offerings and classy steel settees. Plush, velvet chesterfields represent the platonic ideal of coziness.
Vladimir Kagan’s iconic sofa designs, such as the Crescent and the Serpentine — which, like the sectional sofas of the 1960s created by furniture makers such as Harvey Probber, are quite popular among mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts — showcase the spectrum of style available to modern consumers. Those looking to make a statement can turn to Studio 65’s lip-shaped Bocca sofa, which was inspired by the work of Salvador Dalí. Elsewhere, the furniture of the 1970s evokes an era when experimentation ruled, or at least provided a reason to break the rules. Just about every area of society felt a sudden urge to be wayward, to push boundaries — and buttons. Vintage leather sofas of that decade are characterized by a rare blending of the showy and organic.
With so many options, it’s important to explore and find the perfect furniture for your space. Paying attention to the lines of the cushions as well as the flow from the backrest into the arms is crucial to identifying a cohesive new piece for your home or office.
Fortunately, with styles from every era — and even round sofas — there’s a luxurious piece for every space. Deck out your living room with an Art Deco lounge or go retro with a nostalgic '80s design. No matter your sitting vision, the right piece is waiting for you in the expansive collection of unique sofas on 1stDibs.