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Sofas For Sale
Creator: De Sede
Creator: Milo Baughman
Vintage 5 pc leather DS46 modular sofa by De Sede, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Mid century thick Buffalo neck leather sofas by Desede consisting of 5 elements.
Desede stands for pure quality of leather.
This modular sofa has a very thick leather upholstery w...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
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 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
Pair of Original Leather De Sede Terrazza Sofas by Ubald Klug, 1970s Switzerland
By Ubald Klug, De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of original leather Terrazza sofas by Ubald Klug for De Sede, 1970s Switzerland. Perhaps the single most coveted sofa on the planet. Rich color to leather with exceptional patin...
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather
Ulbald Klug DS-1025 "Terrazza" Sofa for De Sede, 1974
By De Sede, Ubald Klug
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 Sofas
Materials
Leather
DS-1025 Set of 2 Sofas by De Sede
By De Sede
Located in Geneve, CH
DS-1025 set of 2 sofas by De Sede
Design: Ubald Klug
Dimensions: Left: D 91 x W 156 x H 70 cm, right D 91 x W 156 x H 38 cm
Materials: SEDEX upholste...
Category
2010s Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Beech
De Sede James Bond Leather Sofa DS 101 Olive Green
By De Sede
Located in Munich, Bavaria
De Sede leather sofa DS 101.
Aniline leather in olive green.
Great comfort with an extendable seat for much more lounge comfort.
Known from the James Bond movie "on her majesty se...
Category
1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Wood
De Sede Black Leather Sofa, 1970
By De Sede
Located in Chicago, IL
De Sede Black Leather Sofa, 1970. Original leather and each seat individually reclines.
Category
1970s American Post-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
De Sede 'Cosmos' DS28 modular sofa in grey / brown Leather, Switzerland, 1970's
By Ubald Klug, De Sede
Located in Uithoorn, NL
De Sede 'Cosmos' DS28 modular sofa in grey / brown Leather, Switzerland, 1970's
The Cosmos has features of both the Camaleonda by Mario Bellini and the 'Terrazzi' also by De Sede. T...
Category
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather
De Sede DS-4 Three-Seat Sofa in Snow Upholstery by Antonella Scarpitta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The DS-4 is a clear statement from the designer to follow an idea, a style, a personal claim to perfection to the very depths. Thanks to its raised backrest, the DS-4 offers that sty...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
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 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Sofas
Materials
Leather
Milo Baughman Button-Tufted Green & Chrome Wrapped Sofa
Located in Dallas, TX
Inherently sophisticated and intriguing! For your consideration is a sleek and stylish long sofa designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, circa 1970s. Elegant from every angle-his best sofa design. Dripping with style makes this sofa a versatile choice to heighten the elegance of your living room...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Chrome
De Sede Sofa and Easy Chair Model DS-47 by De Sede in Switzerland
By De Sede
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare two-seat sofa and easy chair model DS-47 designed by design team at De Sede. Produced by De Sede in Switzerland.
Category
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather
Ulbald Klug DS-1025 "Terrazza" Sofa for De Sede, 1974, Set of 2
By Ubald Klug, De Sede
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 Sofas
Materials
Leather
Milo Baughman Chrome Based Sofa
Located in East Hampton, NY
Stylish chrome based Chesterfield style midcentury sofa ready for your own fabric.....designed in the 1970s by Milo Baughman.
Category
1970s American Vintage Sofas
Materials
Chrome
DeSede DS-707 Corner Element Sofa in Fabric 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 Habitat 67. 354 concrete blocks arranged in a stepped pattern adorn a part of Montreal’s multifaceted skyline, designed by architect Moshe Safdie for Expo 67. Not far from this memorable silhouette grew up Philippe Malouin, who was inspired by these forms of brutalism through-out his life. After Malouin received the call from de Sede and initial ideas were exchanged, the designer was largely given a free hand and Malouin started his work “by making things”. Simply drawing, cutting or even folding different materials are part of the creation of the new sculpture DS-707. Philippe Malouin experimented with folding foam for the Swiss manu-facturer - the result: a modular sofa system with a traditional yet con-temporary aesthetic. Carried by the sweeping serpentines of the river, the idea for a sculpture that fuses into one form was born in the London studio near the Thames. The masterpiece DS-707 is a homage to classic de Sede designs and was created for the future.
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. Designed in the style of brutalism, recounting the unruly origins of modern esthetics and dedicated to the sustainable use of materials, this sculpture is now also available with a corner element...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
24 Segment Black Leather DS600 Non Stop Sofa by De Sede
By De Sede
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage DS600 Non Stop sofa with 24 segments, fully upholstered in high quality and durable black leather. Originally designed in 1972 by Ueli Berger, Eleonore Peduzzi Riva, Heinz Ul...
Category
1970s Vintage Sofas
Materials
Steel
De Sede DS-600 “Non-stop” Shape Modular Sofa in Brown 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
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 Sofas
Materials
Leather
De Sede Leather Sofa by Stephan Hürlemann
Located in Brooklyn, NY
DS-77/03 2-seat sofa by De Sede.
Technical details:
Standard configuration: Steel legs, matte dark nickel coating. Standard seat and back heights. Neck support in brushed stainle...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
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 Sofas
Materials
Leather
De Sede DS-21/323C Two-Seat Modular Sofa in Hazel Leather by Stephan Hürlemann
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Opulent elements for modular use. The architectural structure of DS-21 is created by a metal frame that surrounds individual cushion volumes, seemingly carrying them effortlessly. Th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
De Sede DS-600 “Non-stop” Shape Modular Sofa in Brown 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
Leather
De Sede Three Seater Sofa
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dark chocolate brown leather three-seater sofa by De Sede (DS44). The buttery soft leather, marked by a rich patina, underscores its sumptuous yet understated appeal, ensuring it fit...
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather
DS-2011 Bauhaus Leather Two-Seat Sofa by De Sede
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Two-seat sofa DS-2011/02 by De Sede. Aesthetics and functionality in a harmonious combination. An impressive design with a solid steel construction and light upholstery. Casual cushions and visible seams complete the harmonious look.
Details:
Standard configuration: Runners black...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
De Sede By Mathias Hoffman DS-102 Leather Pony Hide Three Seater Curved Sofa
Located in Basildon, London
Designed by Mathias Hoffman for De Sede, the De Sede DS-102 is a three seater sofa featuring a beautiful pony hide spotted in an array of shades. The cream leather backing to the sof...
Category
2010s Swiss Sofas
Materials
Leather
Robert Haussmann for De Sede Sofa in Red Fabric Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Robert Haussmann for De Sede, sofa model RH-302, metal, red upholstery, Switzerland, design 1954
This comfortable sofa is designed by Robert Haussmann for De Sede and features a chr...
Category
1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Metal
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
De Sede Sofa
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
De Sede sofa in rich brown leather, exuding a sense of understated luxury and timeless durability. Its low, sculptural form and softly rounded edges create an inviting presence, whil...
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather
De Sede DS-17 Three-Seat Sofa in Black Upholstery by Antonella Scarpitta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The ingenious upholstery emphasizes the nonchalantly charming shapes, here is sofa program! This sofa is truly a master of seating comfort. Sink comfortably and recovering in the sof...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
DS-1088 Configurable Patchwork Leather Sofa with Elongated Cushions by De Sede
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Four adjustable sofa base elements DS-1088/05 and three cushions DS-1088/96 by de Sede. Patchwork in its prettiest form. DS-1088 presents itself with a beautiful special feature. The leather is elaborately crafted by hand in a patchwork appearance – for an individually stylish look. The sofa landscape consists of single cubic elements that can be combined with one another in infinite ways. Cushions with an elongated design need no attachment to stay on the sofa and can be moved around in flexible ways. We launched this favorite sofa back in 1975. Now, nearly 45 years later, we are celebrating its comeback.
Details:
Standard configuration: Seat element in a patchwork look, connectors can be used to combine the individual seating elements to create custom sofa landscapes.
Upholstery and assembly: Sedex upholstery covered with wadding. Compact frame made of panel materials and strapped to seat frame. Cushions filled with spelt chaff and latex for combined support and comfort. Glides for hard and soft floor coverings.
Function: Unused connectors can be removed.
Note: Loosely covered...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
De Sede DS-266 YOGA OUTDOOR Reclining Chair by Stefan Heiliger
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 47 Loveseat Neck Leather Sofa brown
By De Sede
Located in Munich, Bavaria
De Sede DS 47 / 02 neck leather sofa.
It´s the small loveseat Sofa.
This DS-47 sofa was manufactured in Switzerland by De Sede and is upholstered in ...
Category
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Wood
De Sede DS-31 Three-Seat Sofa in Teak Upholstery by Antonella Scarpitta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The DS-31 model series is one of the classics of our manufacture. This is where design, craftsmanship and leather expertise come together to form a timelessly beautiful item of uphol...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
DS125 Sofas by Gerd Lange for De Sede, Switzerland, 1978
By Gerd Lange, De Sede
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pair of DS125 sofas designed in 1978 by German designer Gerd Lange for De Sede, Switzerland. Sculptural design in a thick top quality buffalo leather in dark brown.
Category
1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Metal
De Sede DS-21 Three-Seat Sofa in Hazel Upholstery by Stephan Hürlemann
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Opulent elements for modular use. The architectural structure of DS-21 is created by a metal frame that surrounds individual cushion volumes, seemingly carrying them effortlessly. Th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Milo Baughman Kelly Wearstler Coquette Alabaster & Black Tuxedo Sofa
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
We are very pleased to offer a bold marriage of iconic design and modern artistry, a vintage Milo Baughman sofa reupholstered in Kelly Wearstler’s Modern Coquette fabric in Alabaster...
Category
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Cotton, Hardwood
DS-2011 Sofa by De Sede
By De Sede
Located in Geneve, CH
DS-2011/02 sofa by De Sede
Dimensions: D 59 x W 163 x H 84 cm
Materials: beechwood, leather
Prices may change according to the chosen materials and size.
Aesthetics and func...
Category
2010s Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Beech
DS-531 Sofa by De Sede
By De Sede
Located in Geneve, CH
DS-531 sofa by De Sede
Dimensions: D 55 x W 234 x H 80 cm
Materials: oak, leather
Prices may change according to the chosen materials and size.
Simply beautiful. Or beautifu...
Category
2010s Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Oak
De Sede DS-707 Sofa in Black Club Leather Upholstery by Philippe Malouin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The DS-707 is the modern composition of handmade leather and contemporary design. The flowing, soft transitions combine the postmodern era of Swiss furniture design with the clear op...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Robert Haussmann for Hans Kaufeld or De Sede RH 302 Leather Sofa First Edition
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Robert Haussmann RH 302 3-seat sofa manufactured by Hans Kaufeld.
This sofa is the first early production for Hans Kaufeld.
Later it was manu...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Bauhaus Sofas
Materials
Chrome
De Sede DS-600 “Non- Stop” Sofa (16 segments)
Located in Renens, CH
De Sede DS-600 “Non-Stop” or “Tatzelworm” modular sofa model in red leather.
This large modular sofa consists of 16 pieces, and was designed by Ueli Berger and Eleonore Peduzzi-Riva...
Category
Early 2000s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
Ernst Lüthy De Sede Modular Living Room Suite Leather Sofa brown 1970
By De Sede
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This gorgeous and remarkable living room suite modular sofa is manufactured by Ernst Lüthy .
He was the founder of De Sede. After his drop out from De Sed...
Category
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Beech
De Sede DS-747/23 Multifunctional Sofa in Black 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
Set of DS-1025 Sofa by De Sede
By De Sede
Located in Geneve, CH
DS-1025 sofa by De Sede
Designer: Ubald Klug
Dimensions: left D 91 x W 156 x H 70 cm
right D 91 x W 156 x H 70 cm
Total: 91 x 312 x 70 cm
Materials: Leather, SEDEX upholstery ...
Category
2010s Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Modern Milo Baughman Tuxedo Sofa
Located in Tulsa, OK
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Mid Century Modern Milo Baughman Tuxedo Sofa...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
DeSede DS-600 “Non-stop” Modular Sofa in Espresso Leather & Adjustable Elements
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Launched in 1972, DS-600 is an indestructible, variable modular system of upholstered furniture consisting of individual, addable armchair elements. These consist of an L-shaped hard...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
De Sede Two Seater Sofa
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dark chocolate brown leather three-seater sofa by De Sede (DS44). The buttery soft leather, marked by a rich patina, underscores its sumptuous yet understated appeal, ensuring it fit...
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather
Chic Mid-Century Modern Green Leather Sofa / Loveseat by De Sede
By De Sede
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Chic and playful Mid-Century Modern loveseat / sofa made in Switzerland by master leather ateliers De Sede.
Category
1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather
DeSede DS-600 “Non-stop” Modular Sofa in Espresso Leather & Adjustable Elements
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Launched in 1972, DS-600 is an indestructible, variable modular system of upholstered furniture consisting of individual, addable armchair elements. These consist of an L-shaped har...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
De Sede DS 63 Lounge Chair in Leather, Switzerland, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Almelo, NL
De Sede DS 63 lounge chair in leather, Switzerland 1970s
Robust DS-63 lounge chair. This De Sede lounge chair ensures ultimate comfort and building qu...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
RESTORED DE SEDE DS47 RECLINING BROWN BUFFALO NECK LEATHER SOFA PART OF A SUiTE
By De Sede
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 DS47 sofa which is part of a larger col...
Category
1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather
Easy Adjustable Leather Sofa by FSM
Located in Brooklyn, NY
FSM easy sofa by De Sede. Create new free spaces. So much, in fact, that even two people can relax next to one another. The seating depth can be increased up to 20 cm. The armrests c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
De Sede DS-21 Three-Seat Sofa in Hazel Upholstery by Stephan Hürlemann
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Opulent elements for modular use. The architectural structure of DS-21 is created by a metal frame that surrounds individual cushion volumes, seemingly carrying them effortlessly. Th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
De Sede Ds-602 Modular Sofa in Fabric Seat and Back Upholstery
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Children imagine their own dream job at an early age and enthuse about it. The childlike way of thinking about the future with a positive lightness of touch, and many of them actuall...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
De Sede DS-1025/09 Terrazza Sofa in Perla Upholstery by Ubald Klug, 1 Element
By Ubald Klug, De Sede
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 Sofas
Materials
Leather
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.