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Sofas For Sale
Creator: De Sede
Creator: Vico Magistretti
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
Red leather sofa by Desede model DS700, 1990s
By De Sede
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Rare DS700 sofa by deSede.
Beautiful red leather upholstery.
As always deSede uses top quality leather.
The sofa has a nice curved shape, is very comfortable and has a chesterfie...
Category
1990s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Vico Magistretti for Cassina ‘Fiandra’ Sectional Sofa with Ottoman
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Vico Magistretti for Cassina, ‘Fiandra’ sectional sofa, leather, plastic, Italy, 1970s
This subtle and modest sofa is designed by the Italian designer Vico Magistretti (1920-2006) ...
Category
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage 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
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
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
De Sede 'DS-47 'Two Seat Sofa in Cognac Leather
By De Sede
Located in Waalwijk, NL
De Sede, DS-47 two-seat sofa, leather, Switzerland, 1960s.
Highly comfortable DS47 sofa in a patinated cognac leather by De Sede. The design is simplistic, yet very modern. This d...
Category
1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern 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
De Sede DS-15 Modular Sofa Neck Leather Brown 1970 Sectional Swiss Mid Century
By De Sede
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...
Category
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather
1980s De Sede Exclusive Brown Leather Sofa, Switzerland
By De Sede
Located in Praha, CZ
- good original condition with minor signs of use
- slight smell of tobacco
Category
1980s Swiss 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 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-15’ Modular Sofas in Patinated Cognac Leather
By De Sede
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...
Category
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather
DS14 De Sede 20th Century Leather Sofa
By De Sede
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 ...
Category
20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Vintage Ds 50 Leather Lounge Chair and Ottoman by De Sede, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Mid-Century Modern leather armchair model DS50 with ottoman by Desede.
This beautiful buffalo leather armchair is pure quality and has a ad...
Category
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern 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
De Sede DS-450/02 Sofa in Petrol Upholstery by Thomas Althaus
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A miracle of brilliant technical inspiration Designer Thomas Althaus updated the original developed by Reto Frigg in 1985, lovingly perfecting it with sophisticated technology, down ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
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 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-167 Sofa with Movable Backrest in Black Upholstery by Hugo de Ruiter
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Modular seating system with movable backrest In the further development of the modular seating system, the organic form of the sculptural body grew mo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
De Sede DS-21 Two-Seat Sofa in Nougat 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-47 Brown Neck Leather Sofa from Switzerland, 1970s
By De Sede
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 ...
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Beech
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-705 Sofa Kvadrat Baru by Philippe Malouin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Infinite seating comfort
Design and comfort go arm in arm in a very appealing way in the DS-705 by Philippe Malouin. The way the armrests are casually folded inwards creates a ve...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
De Sede DS 63 Three-seater Sofa in Leather, Switzerland 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Almelo, NL
De Sede DS 63 three-seater sofa in leather, Switzerland 1970s
Robust DS-63 modular three-seater sofa. This De Sede sofa ensures ultimate comfort and bui...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Large De Sede "Ds18" Leather Sectional Corner Sofa, Switzerland 1980s
By De Sede
Located in DE MEERN, NL
MASSIVE GREY/BLUE LEATHER "DS-18" SECTIONAL CORNER SOFA BY DE SEDE DESIGN TEAM, SWITZERLAND 1980S
Looking for a statement piece that combines luxury and history? Look no further tha...
Category
1980s Swiss Modern Vintage 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-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 hard...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
De Sede DS-705 Sofa by Philippe Malouin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Infinite seating comfort
Design and comfort go arm in arm in a very appealing way in the DS-705 by Philippe Malouin. The way the armrests are casually folded inwards creates a ve...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Midcentury Leather Sectional Corner Sofa by De Sede, Switzerland
By De Sede
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...
Category
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather
De Sede DS-167 Sofa with Movable Backrest in Perla Upholstery by Hugo de Ruiter
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Modular seating system with movable backrest in the further development of the modular seating system, the organic form of the sculptural body grew mo...
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 DS31 Sofa in Brown Leather, 1970s
By De Sede
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...
Category
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather
Maralunga 2 Seater Sofa by Vico Magistretti Upholstery in Ocean Green Corduroy
Located in Ozzano Dell'emilia, IT
This Maralunga 2 seater sofa comes from the first Cassina production (early Seventies) and has been recently upholstered with corduroy.
Envelopin...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric
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
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
De Sede DS-167 Sofa with Movable Backrest in Schiefer Fabric by Hugo de Ruiter
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Modular seating system with movable backrest in the further development of the modular seating system, the organic form of the sculptural body grew mo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
De Sede DS-47 Brown Neck Leather Two-Seat Sofa from Switzerland, 1970s
By De Sede
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...
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Beech
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...
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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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
De Sede Ds-47 Neck Leather Two-Seat Sofa from Switzerland 1970s
By De Sede
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...
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Beech
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 Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
De Sede DS 63 Two-Seater Sofa in Patinated Leather, Switzerland, 1970s
By De Sede
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Beech, Leather
De Sede DS-1025/09 Terrazza Sofa in Perla Upholstery by Ubald Klug
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 Modern 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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
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Upholstery
De Sede Ds 63 Three-Seater Sofa in Patinated Leather, Switzerland, 1970s
By De Sede
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
De Sede DS-102 Sofa in Taupe 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 a island in the living space. Whether ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
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Leather
Velas Adjustable Flat Modular Leather Sofa by FSM
Located in Brooklyn, NY
FSM Velas sofa by De Sede. Deep-down comfort. The Velas concept is unique. The flat sofa that can change its shape really offers you all the options for sit...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
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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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
De Sede DS-47 Neck Leather Sofa from Switzerland 1970s
By De Sede
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...
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Beech
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
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Upholstery
De Sede DS-3 Three-Seat Sofa in Beige Upholstery by Antonella Scarpitta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The DS-3 consciously emphasizes the importance of comfortable and relaxing sitting. Last but not least, with the DS-3, our Signora has succeeded in creating a new interpretation of t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern 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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
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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 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
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Leather
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
De Sede DS 531 Three-Seat Sofa in Black Upholstery by De Sede Design-Team
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Simply beautiful. Or beautifully simple.
Whoever settles into seating furniture from the DS-531 range is not only in for a comfortable and relaxing experience, thanks to the lowe...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
De Sede Ds-2011 Two-Seat Sofa in Jade 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 t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern 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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Shop Unique Sofas on 1stDibs
Black leather, silk velvet cushions, breathable bouclé fabric — when shopping for antique, new 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. 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.
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