$23,205 / set
Set of DS-161 Sofa and 2 Cushions by De Sede
By De Sede
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of DS-161 sofa and 2 cushions by De Sede Dimensions: Sofa: D 54 x W 157 x H 72 cm Cushions: D 45 x W 45 x H 12 cm Materials: aluminium, leather Prices may change accordin...
Aluminum
$4,013
DS-83 Sofa, de Sede
By De Sede
Located in Neuss, NW
Classic DS-83 sofa from the 1970s by de Sede with the striking original cover made of brown leather with beautiful patina and coarse stitching. Quality Features: very good work...
Leather
De Sede DS-276/02 Two-Seat Sofa in Natural Umbra Upholstery by Christian Werner
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Generously curved, taut surfaces in a very soft implementation are the basic ideas of Christian Werner, as he designs the image of the DS-276 slowly in front of his inner eye; what a...
Leather
De Sede DS-276/03 Three-Seat Sofa in Natural Umbra Leather by Christian Werner
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Generously curved, taut surfaces in a very soft implementation are the basic ideas of Christian Werner, as he designs the image of the DS-276 slowly in front of his inner eye; what a...
Leather
De Sede DS-276/23 Two-Seat Sofa in Natural Umbra Leather by Christian Werner
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Generously curved, taut surfaces in a very soft implementation are the basic ideas of Christian Werner, as he designs the image of the DS-276 slowly in front of his inner eye; what a...
Leather
De Sede DS-60/23 Sofa in Brown Leather Upholstery by Gordon Guillaumier
By De Sede, Gordon Guillaumier
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The purist shape of the Boomerang with its bold yet elegant lines inspired Gordon Guillaumier while breathing life into the DS-60 family. The slender, floating shape blends harmoniou...
Leather
De Sede DS-748 Small Two-Seat Sofa in Paris Upholstery by Claudio Bellini
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With DS-748 as your dream destination, you can save yourself the stress of travel – while relaxing perfectly at home instead. It doesn‘t take much more than a perfect piece of furnit...
Leather
$30,146 / item
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...
Leather, Oak
"Gimme More" Two-Seat Fabric Sofa with Fiber or Goose by Moroso for Diesel
By Moroso, Diesel Creative Team 1
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Gimme More" is a two-seat sofa, designed by Diesel Creative Team and manufactured by Moroso, featuring elements in stress-resistant polyurethane foam in va...
Steel
$25,448 / item
DS-161 Sofa by De Sede
By De Sede
Located in Geneve, CH
DS-161 sofa by De Sede Dimensions: D 54 x W 196 x H 72 cm Materials: aluminium, leather Prices may change according to the chosen materials and size. A linear outer contour ...
Aluminum
De Sede DS-450 Sofa by Thomas Althaus
Located in Rochester, England
This leather sofa by De Sede combines comfort with contemporary design. The high-quality leather and sleek lines make it a stylish addition to any living space. Perfect for modern in...
Leather
$28,918 / set
Set of DS-5 Sofa and Cushions by De Sede
By De Sede
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of DS-5 sofa and 2 cushions by De Sede Designer: Antonella Scarpitta Dimensions: Sofa: D 98 x W 143 x H 60/84 cm Cushion: 12 x 52 x 25 cm Materials: frame in solid beech, belted suspension...
Leather, Beech
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 ...
Leather, Upholstery, Wood
2023 Alfredo Haberli for Moroso Taba Sofa Divina MD 343 Upholstered Grey Fabric
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Taba sofa, originally designed by Alfredo Haberli in 2020. This particular example was produced by Moroso in Italy circa 2023. The sofa is made of a wood base, polyurethane foam, and upholstered in a grey fabric (Divina MD...
Wood, Fabric, Foam
$21,222 / item
DS-161 Sofa by De Sede
By De Sede
Located in Geneve, CH
DS-161 sofa by De Sede Dimensions: D 54 x W 157 x H 72 cm Materials: aluminium, leather Prices may change according to the chosen materials and size. A linear outer contour ...
Aluminum
$17,250 / item
DS 80/03 Sofa with 5 Cushions
By De Sede
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Similar to the DS-80/91, the DS-80/03 is the ultimate synergy of high end leather and quality craftsmanship. First introduced over 50 years ago, the DS-80/03 is still a must have for any interior designer with a preference for leather. Born out of a small workshop in Klingnau, Switzerland, de Sede has maintained a passion for over 55 years to transform the finest leather into seating furniture. Striking by design, a piece from de Sede is the epitome of functionalism and fashion. Iconic models such as the DS-600, with its snake shaped concept, and the DS-140, which introduced a rotation system that can turn a beautiful sofa into an elegant double lounge chair in two steps are celebrated as revolutionizing the furniture industry forever. Now available at MONC XIII.
Leather
De Sede 2-Seat Sofa Black Leather Sofa, 1970
By De Sede
Located in Munich, Bavaria
De Sede black leather 2-seat sofa from 1970. Both seats are extendable for much more lounge seat comfort. This sofa model is well known from German Artist Joseph Beuys. Beuys got a 4-seat leather sofa from this De Sede Model in his atelier. The Photographer Robert Lebeck...
Leather, Upholstery, Wood
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.