
Percival Lafer “MP-49” Sofa
By Percival Lafer, Lafer
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1970s in excellent, restored condition
Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather
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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Giancarlo Piretti “Sistema 61" Modular Sofa
By Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1970s, Italy - fully restored in wool hopsack. It can be arranged in any way, as each piece connects and disconnects using u-hooks that connect beneath the sofa. This piece is in ...
Wool
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Erasmo” Sofa
By B&B Italia, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Chicago, IL
produced by B&B Italia - this piece is in excellent vintage condition with minor age-appropriate wear. The original clips that hold the sections together are missing, but we will inc...
Fabric

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...
Leather

DS- 47 sofa, de Sede, vintage
By De Sede
Located in Neuss, NW
DS-47 two-seater sofa from the 1970s by de Sede with the distinctive original cover made of natural, up to 5 mm thick black Nappa leather and the artistic optical fold seams. The sea...
Leather