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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DS-80 Lounge Sofa by De Sede
By De Sede
Located in Geneve, CH
DS-80 lounge sofa by De Sede Dimensions: D 69 x W 204 x H 58 cm Materials: Frame made of solid wood, lacquered in silk matt black. SEDEX upholstery with SEDE-Lux padding. Glides ...
Leather, Wood
DS-60 Sofa by De Sede
By De Sede
Located in Geneve, CH
DS-60 sofa by De Sede. Designer: Gordon Guillaumier. Dimensions: D 54 x W 204 x H 76 cm Materials: Metal frame. Seat with belted suspension Fixed upholster...
Metal
Frederic Daybed by Collector
Located in Geneve, CH
Frederic daybed by Collector Materials: Structure in solid oak wood. Upholstered in genuine Sequoia 4003 leather Dimensions: W 190 x D 90 x H 50 cm Frederic daybed it’s inspire...
Leather, Upholstery, Oak
Frederic Daybed by Collector
Located in Geneve, CH
Frederic daybed by Collector Materials: Structure in solid oak wood. Upholstered in genuine Sequoia 4003 leather Dimensions: W 190 x D 90 x H 50 cm Frederic daybed it’s inspire...
Leather, Upholstery, Oak
DS-175 Sofa by De Sede
By De Sede
Located in Geneve, CH
DS-175 sofa by De Sede Designer: Patrick Norguet Dimensions: D 56 x W 180 x H 74 Materials: steel with matt coating (leather, fabric). Prices may change according to the chosen m...
Steel
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
De Sede DS 80 Daybed in Teak 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 a relaxing break from our hectic everyday lives once in a while, and that’s certainly nothing to be ashamed of. The modest dimensions of the daybed are a benefit here, as they gently force you to spend some time on your own. Part of the basic furnishings of any upscale interior in the 1920s, the flat daybed has been enjoying a Renaissance for several years now. Our daybed caused a stir more than 30 years ago, with its elaborate patchwork processing and freely place able back cushions. This timeless Classic has now been gently updated. It is available both as a daybed and as a small lounge sofa, too. The daybed doubles as a lounge sofa The daybed DS-80 has established itself as a timeless Classic by De Sede ever since it was launched in 1969: to this day, the model is a paradigm of high-class leather manufacture and popular all-over the world. To be honest, we’re not quite sure which we like better: the newly produced models or the 50-year-old sculptures...
Leather
Ds 80/91 Daybed with 1 Side Cushion with Beech Frame
By De Sede
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Originally launched in 1969, the DS-80/91 over 50 years later is still considered the pinnacle of high end leather manufacturing. This piece is also as sustainable as it is supreme, as the entire patchwork is created from a single hide. Made with functionality in mind, this piece can also double as a lounge sofa and can be placed anywhere from a living room to a foyer. 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
'DS80' Daybed by De Sede Switzerland
By De Sede
Located in Brussels, BE
The Daybed by De Sede, model "DS80," a iconic piece of furniture designed in the 1970s by De Sede, a renowned Swiss furniture manufacturer known for its high-quality leather craftsma...
Leather, Wood
De Sede DS-167 Sofa
By De Sede
Located in Boston, MA
DS-167/19 2-seater sofa left Innovative seating island with a sliding backrest and a delicate design. Finishes: As shown in Perla (cream) color leather with matte black metal feet....
Metal
De Sede DS 80 Daybed in Black 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 ...
Leather
De Sede Daybed
By De Sede
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Wonderful De Sede daybed DS 80 in rich caramel brown leather. Signature patchwork leather has wonderful patina and sits on a black slatted wood frame.
Leather
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