A de Sede piece lends a strong personality to the room it occupies. One of the world’s most respected furniture design houses, de Sede’s quality Swiss craftsmanship has its foundation in a long history of making expertly designed saddles. Founded in 1965 to build on a successful family-run saddler’s workshop in Klingnau, Switzerland, de Sede now is a leading manufacturer of leather goods and furniture, including sofas, chairs and beds.
At the core of de Sede’s philosophy is a reverence for the complexity and beauty of handcrafted furniture in an age when mass-produced objects are the norm. Over the years, the atelier has built a name for itself in its modular furniture pieces, which are made using the highest quality leather upholstery. The sleek, elegant pieces incorporate functionality with beauty. Amongst their best-selling designs is the DS-600 introduced in 1972. Also known as the Non Stop sofa, it is a sensually curved, snaking modular sofa whose individual pieces can be zipped together to create multiple variations and arcs.
De Sede has collaborated with some of the world's finest design minds, enhancing the prestige and individuality of their products. Designers like Santiago Calatrava, Antonella Scarpitta, Stephan Hürlemann, Gordon Guillaumier and Philippe Malouin have all created pieces with the atelier. Ubald Klug’s 1974 DS-1025, also known as the Terrazza sofa, is an enduring favorite with its cascading levels of leather. In 2017, de Sede expanded its product line to include high-quality leather handbags, which are as thoughtfully designed and beautifully crafted as its furniture. De Sede AG is now part of the Volare Group AG and continues to handcraft its fine furniture and other goods from its factory in Klingnau.
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De Sede DS 80 Patchwork Leather Daybed, Mid-Century Modern, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DS 80 leather daybed by De Sede, Switzerland, c.1970s. The daybed features a patchwork leather tufted cushion. The wood slat frame has an ebonized finish. Dimen...
Leather, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Sectional Velvet Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, USA
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Edward Wormley for Dunbar, c.1960s, USA, two-piece sectional sofa. The sofa features split arm rests and an exposed sculpted ebonized wood frame. This sofa has been fully reupholster...
Velvet, Walnut, Upholstery
Percival Lafer MP-97 Leather Sofa
By Percival Lafer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Leather sofa by Percival Lafer c.1960's, Brazil. The sofa features the original mustard yellow leather seat with a beautiful Brazilian hardwood frame. The back of the sofa showcases ...
Leather, Upholstery, Hardwood
Percival Lafer MP-97 Leather Sofa with Extended Headrest
By Percival Lafer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Leather sofa by Percival Lafer c.1960's, Brazil. The sofa features the original burnt rust leather with a beautiful Brazilian hardwood frame. The top of the seat back has an extended...
Leather, Upholstery, Hardwood
Vladimir Kagan Matinee Sofa for American Leather
By Vladimir Kagan, American Leather
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Matinee sofa by Vladimir Kagan for American Leather, c.2000s, USA. Vladimir Kagan (1927-2016) designed this sofa which converts into a daybed when the back rest is removed. His desig...
Leather, Upholstery
Martin Borenstein Sofa
By Martin Borenstein
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sofa by Martin Borenstein, USA, c.1950s. The sofa has been newly upholstered in a beautiful Italian velvet alpaca with tan suede trim. The sofa features a walnut side table with thre...
Chrome
DS-11 Patchwork Modular Sectional by De Sede
By De Sede
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1980s. Switzerland. Price is for the set. Contact us if you’d like to purchase a single item. Reupholstered in luxe olive green leather. Armless section: 25L 31W 25.5H 15.5SH Co...
Leather
Large De Sede DS-11 Modular Sofa Consisting of Eleven Elements
By De Sede
Located in Wien, AT
Impressive and exceptionally rare DS-11 modular sofa by De Sede, manufactured in Switzerland during the 1970s. Renowned for its uncompromising quality and luxurious comfort, De Sede ...
Leather, Beech
De Sede DS-11 Six-Piece Modular Patchwork Leather Sectional Sofa, Switzerland, 1
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A six-piece DS-11 modular patchwork leather sectional sofa by De Sede, handcrafted in Switzerland in the 1970s. De Sede was founded in 1965 in Klingnau, Switzerland, growing out of a...
Leather
De Sede DS-88 Modular Patchwork Leather Sectional Sofa, Switzerland, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A DS-88 modular patchwork leather sectional sofa by De Sede, handcrafted in Switzerland in the 1970s. De Sede was founded in 1965 in Klingnau, Switzerland, growing out of a family-ru...
Leather
De Sede DS11 Patchwork Leather Sectional in Caramel, Circa 1970s
By De Sede
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 patinated patchwork leather is in a gorgeous caramel color. Sold as a set. Nice configuration with 2 corners. Dimensions : Regular seat : w25 x d33 x h25 in. Corner : w33 x d33 x h25 in. We're currently pairing this with a Jorge Zalszupin patchwork credenza, Mastercraft brass end tables...
Leather
De Sede "DS-11" Modular Sofa, Natural Leather, 1970, Set of 6
By De Sede
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
De Sede "DS-11" modular sofa, natural leather, Switzerland, 1970, set of 6. The De Sede “DS-11” modular sofa exemplifies the great art of craftsmanship and design of the 1970s. The ...
Leather
