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.
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas
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Leather
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De Sede DS-167 Sofa
$9,900Sale Price|34% Off
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....
Category
2010s Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
De Sede DS 45 Lounge Chairs in Patinated Leather, Switzerland, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Almelo, NL
De Sede DS 45 lounge chairs in patinated leather, Switzerland, 1970s.
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
De Sede DS-800 Armchair by Ubald Klug
$3,950 / item
De Sede DS-800 Armchair by Ubald Klug
By De Sede, Ubald Klug
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Ubald Klug created one of the icons for de Sede: DS 1025, better known as “Terrazza,” in which, depending on the arrangement, multiple sofas can be combined to form either a mountain...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
De Sede DS-800 Armchair by Ubald Klug
$3,950 / item
De Sede DS-800 Armchair by Ubald Klug
By Ubald Klug, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Ubald Klug created one of the icons for de Sede: DS 1025, better known as “Terrazza,” in which, depending on the arrangement, multiple sofas can be combined to form either a mountain...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Chaise Longues
Materials
Leather
De Sede ‘DS-15’ Modular Sofa in Patinated Brown Leather
By De Sede
Located in Waalwijk, NL
De Sede, 'DS-15' sectional sofa, patinated leather, Switzerland, 1970s.
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Post-Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Leather
Pair of Vintage De Sede DS-31 Swivel Armchairs in Brown Leather
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This pair of De Sede DS 31 chairs were designed and made by De Sede in the 1970s with the best possible materials.
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Leather
De Sede "DS-11" Modular Sofa, Natural Leather, 1970, Set of 4
By De Sede
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
De Sede "DS-11" Modular Sofa, Leather, Switzerland, 1970, Set of 4 The De Sede “DS-11” modular sofa exemplifies the great art of craftsmanship and design of the 1970s.
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
De Sede DS-86 Patinated Leather Sofa, Switzerland, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Almelo, NL
De Sede DS-86 Leather Sofa, Switzerland, 1970s An iconic and luxurious three-seater leather sofa from the DS-86 series by De Sede, handcrafted in Switzerland during the 1970s.
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Beech
De Sede DS-600 'Snake' Sectional Sofa in Patinated Creame-Cognac Leather.
By De Sede, Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger
Located in Almelo, NL
De Sede DS-600 'Snake' Sectional Sofa in Patinated Creame-Cognac Leather by Ueli Berger, Switzerland, 1972.
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Felt, Beech
Vintage De Sede DS-47 Sofa In Black Leather, From Switzerland, Circa 1970
Located in Nashville, TN
Vintage De Sede DS-47 Sofa In Black Leather, From Switzerland, Circa 1970.
Category
Vintage 1970s European Sofas
Materials
Leather
De Sede 'DS-1025' Terrazza Sofa Pair by Ubald Klug, 1970s
By De Sede, Ubald Klug
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Iconic De Sede 'DS-1025' Terrazza sofas by Ubald Klug, 1970s.
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
De Sede DS-265 Coco in Full Leather 'Touch' Cigarro
$7,475 / item
De Sede DS-265 Coco in Full Leather 'Touch' Cigarro
By De Sede
Located in Tilburg, NL
De Sede DS-265 Coco in Full leather 'Touch', color Cigarro.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Fauteuil De Sede DS-P
$5,251
Fauteuil De Sede DS-P
By De Sede, Robert Haussmann
Located in Moutier, CH
Ce fauteuil DS-P, dessiné par Robert Haussmann pour la maison suisse De Sede dans les années 1970, est une pièce iconique du design du XXe siècle.
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
De Sede "DS-11" Modular Sofa, Patinated Cognac Leather, 1970, Set of 4
By De Sede
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
De Sede "DS-11" modular sofa, patinated cognac leather, Switzerland, 1970, set of four.
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
De Sede "DS-11" Modular Sofa, Patinated Cognac Leather, 1970, Set of 6
By De Sede
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
De Sede "DS-11" modular sofa, patinated cognac leather, Switzerland, 1970, set of six.
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
De Sede "DS-11" Modular Sofa, Patinated Cognac Leather, 1970, Set of 8
By De Sede
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
De Sede "DS-11" modular sofa, patinated cognac leather, Switzerland, 1970, set of 8.
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
De Sede "DS-11" Modular Sofa, Patinated Cognac Leather, 1970, Set of 10
By De Sede
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
De Sede "DS-11" modular sofa, patinated cognac leather, Switzerland, 1970, set of 10.
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
De Sede DS 14 Lounge Chair in Patinated Cognac Leather, Switzerland, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Almelo, NL
De Sede DS 14 lounge chair in patinated cognac leather, Switzerland, 1970s This robust patinated De Sede lounge chair ensures ultimate comfort and building quality with its solid...
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
De Sede DS 14 Lounge Chairs in Patinated Cognac Leather, Switzerland, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Almelo, NL
De Sede DS 14 lounge chairs in patinated cognac leather, Switzerland 1970s These robust patinated De Sede lounge chairs ensure ultimate comfort and building quality with their solid...
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
Large Expandable 3-Seater De Sede DS-44 Sofa in Tobacco Brown Buffalo Leather
By De Sede
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Mid-Century Modern plush made in Switzerland. The De Sede DS-44 buffalo "Neck" leather is extremely thick (up to 5mm or 3/16in) and yet is super soft.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
20Th Century De Sede DS-31 Cognac Leather Three-Seat Sofa, Switzerland, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Almelo, NL
De Sede DS-31 Cognac Leather Three-Seat Sofa, Switzerland, 1970s This authentic De Sede DS-31 three-seat sofa from Switzerland, produced in the 1970s, is an outstanding example of ...
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
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.
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Leather
De Sede DS-101 Reclining Lounge Chair in Dark Brown Leather
By De Sede
Located in DE MEERN, NL
De Sede DS-101 Reclining Lounge Chair in Dark Brown Leather A masterclass in comfort and craftsmanship, this original DS-101 reclining lounge chair by De Sede exemplifies the brand’...
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
De Sede DS-85 Daybed & Sofa, Patinated Black Leather & Chrome, Switzerland 1970s
By De Sede, Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger, Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Sofa, Daybed & fold-out queen bed. We present the De Sede DS-85 in chrome and original patinated black leather; the versatile version of the De Sede snake sofa (DS-600). 1970s S...
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
De Sede DS 600 'Snake' Seating Landscape with 80 Elements in Nappa Leather
By De Sede, Ueli Berger
Located in Tilburg, NL
De Sede DS 600 'Snake' Sectional Sofa - Seating Landscape with 80 Elements in High Quality Full-grain Nappa Leather, Zwitserland.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
De Sede DS-600 Non Stop Modular 38 Elements Snake Sofa 2015
By De Sede, Ueli Berger
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Monumental bespoke De Sede DS 600 Non-Stop snake sectional sofa featuring a dramatic indigo blue velvet upholstery.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
1970s Sofa, de Sede DS-12, Vintage
By De Sede
Located in Neuss, NW
Classic sofa from the 1970s. Model DS-12 by de Sede with the striking original cover made of cognac-colored buffalo leather with a beautiful patina and coarse stitching.
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
De Sede 'DS-47' 3-seater sofa
By De Sede
Located in Brussels, BE
Designed by Team De Sede for De Sede Swiss. Its clean, understated design feels both modern and timeless, and the model remains part of the current collection.
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Set of 2 De Sede DS-45 Leather Lounge Chairs, Switzerland, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Almelo, NL
Set of 2 De Sede DS-45 Leather Lounge Chairs, Switzerland, 1970s Offered is a striking set of two DS-45 leather lounge chairs by De Sede, handcrafted in Switzerland during the 1970s.
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
De Sede DS 14 Black Leather Armchair
By De Sede
Located in Munich, Bavaria
De Sede model DS 14 leather armchair Black aniline leather.
Category
1990s Swiss Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Wood
Robert Haussmann for De Sede 'DS-P' Sofas in Camel Brown Leather & Oak
By Robert Haussmann, De Sede
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Robert Haussmann for De Sede, 'DS-P' three and four seat sofa, leather, oak, Switzerland, 1960s The DS-P sofa designed by Robert Haussmann for De Sede, is a striking example of func...
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Oak
De Sede DS 600 'Snake' Sofa 14 Elements in Full-grain Pink Nappa Leather
By Ueli Berger, De Sede
Located in Tilburg, NL
De Sede DS 600 'Snake' Sectional Sofa with 14 Elements in High Quality Full-grain Pink Nappa Leather, Zwitserland.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
De Sede DS 600 'Snake' Sectional Sofa 25 Elements in Full-grain Nappa Leather
By Ueli Berger, De Sede
Located in Tilburg, NL
De Sede DS 600 'Snake' Sectional Sofa with 25 Elements in High Quality Full-grain Nappa Leather, Zwitserland.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
De Sede DS 600 'Snake' Sectional Sofa 40 Elements in Full-grain Nappa Leather
By Ueli Berger, De Sede
Located in Tilburg, NL
De Sede DS 600 'Snake' Sectional Sofa with 40 Elements in High Quality Full-grain Nappa Leather, Zwitserland.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
De Sede “DS-28 Cosmos” Modular Sofa for De Sede, Black Leather, 1970, Set of 5
By De Sede
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
De Sede “DS-28 Cosmos” Modular Sofa for De Sede, black leather, Switzerland, 1970, set of five The DS-28 Cosmos doesn’t sit in a room — it reshapes it.
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Leather
De Sede “DS-28 Cosmos” Modular Sofa for De Sede, Brown Leather, 1970, Set of 5
By De Sede
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
De Sede “DS-28 Cosmos” Modular Sofa for De Sede, Brown Leather, Switzerland, 1970 The DS-28 Cosmos doesn’t sit in a room — it reshapes it.
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Leather
De Sede DS-600 ‘Snake’ Sectional Sofa in Patinated Cream Leather by Ueli Berger
By De Sede, Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger
Located in Almelo, NL
De Sede DS-600 ‘Snake’ Sofa in Patinated Cream Leather, 13 Elements, Switzerland, 1972 Description: A true icon of 20th-century design, the De Sede DS-600 sectional sofa, also known...
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
RESTORED ViNTAGE CIGAR BROWN LEATHER DE SEDE DS-11 MODULAR CORNER SOFA
By De Sede
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Stunning vintage restored cigar brown leather De Sede DS-11 Modular corner sofa Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it covers within the M25 only for the UK and lo...
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
De Sede DS-101 camel brown vintage armchairs
$3,442 / item
De Sede DS-101 camel brown vintage armchairs
By De Sede
Located in RIDDERKERK, NL
These two iconic DS-101 armchairs by De Sede, upholstered in high-quality camel brown leather.
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
De Sede DS-101 Cognac Leather Sofa, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in New York, NY
Two-seater sofa, model DS-101, by the De Sede, designed and manufactured in Switzerland in the 1970s.
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
Robert Haussmann for De Sede 'DS-P' Three-Seat Sofa in White Leather Steel
By Robert Haussmann, De Sede
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Robert Haussmann for De Sede, 'DS-P' sofa, leather, chrome-plated steel, Switzerland, 1960s The DS-P sofa designed by Robert Haussmann for De Sede, is a striking example of function...
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
De Sede DS 17 Leather Sofa Racing Green
By De Sede
Located in Munich, Bavaria
De Sede leather sofa model DS 17. The leather is the DS club leather a thick Semianiline leather in racing green colour.
Category
1990s Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Wood
1960s De Sede "DS-101" Leather Lounge Chair
$1,956Sale Price|25% Off
1960s De Sede "DS-101" Leather Lounge Chair
By De Sede
Located in Medina, OH
Known from the James Bond movie "On Her Majesty's Secret Service", De Sede high quality leather lounge armchair DS 101.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
De Sede DS-615 Dining Table in Cigarro Leather and Sahara Noir Stone Top Ø180cm
By Mario Ferrarini, De Sede
Located in Tilburg, NL
De Sede DS-615 Dining Table in Cigarro Leather and Sahara Noir Stone Top Ø180cm.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Stone
De Sede DS-17 2-Sitzer Sofa, braunes Vollleder, 1976 – Sehr guter Zustand
By De Sede
Located in Garching a. d. Alz, DE
Hersteller & Design Herkunft: Schweiz Designer: Albert Pfister (1976) Marke: de Sede, Modell DS-17 Beschreibung Zum Verkauf steht ein einzelnes DS-17 2-Sitzer-Sofa von de Sede in sa...
Category
1990s Swiss Modern Loveseats
Materials
Leather, Wood
De Sede DS-88 Sectional Sofa Daybed in Cognac Tan Leather Switzerland, 1970's
By De Sede
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Experience the artistry of De Sede and elevate your living space with the DS-88 Sofa – where innovation, craftsmanship, and luxury converge to redefine the standard of comfort and st...
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Leather, Foam, Wood
De Sede DS-88 Sectional Daybed Sofa in Cognac Tan Leather Switzerland, 1970's
By De Sede
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Experience the artistry of De Sede and elevate your living space with the DS-88 Sofa – where innovation, craftsmanship, and luxury converge to redefine the standard of comfort and st...
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Leather, Foam, Wood
De Sede DS-88 Sectional Sofa in Cognac Brown Leather, Switzerland, 1970's
By De Sede
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Experience the artistry of De Sede and elevate your living space with the DS-88 Sofa – where innovation, craftsmanship, and luxury converge to redefine the standard of comfort and st...
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Leather, Foam, Wood
Robert Haussmann for De Sede 'DS-P' Lounge Chair with Ottoman in Leather
By De Sede, Robert Haussmann
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Robert Haussmann for De Sede, 'DS-P' lounge chair with hocker, leather, chrome-plated steel, Switzerland, 1960s The DS-P lounge chair with ottoman designed by Robert Haussmann for D...
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
De Sede DS 570 Corner Sofa and Footstool
$4,462Sale Price / set|50% Off
De Sede DS 570 Corner Sofa and Footstool
By De Sede, Thomas Althaus
Located in Rochester, England
Introducing the DS-570 Corner Sofa and Footstool - a perfect fusion of luxury, comfort, and contemporary design. Expertly crafted with premium materials, this sophisticated set featu...
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
De Sede DS-450 Sofa by Thomas Althaus
By Thomas Althaus, De Sede
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
De Sede DS-76 Sofa Bed in Brown Leather
By De Sede
Located in Jersey City, NJ
The DS-76 modular sofa by De Sede is a refined example of Swiss craftsmanship and innovative 1970s design.
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
De Sede DS-910 Lounge by de Sede Design Team
$10,928 / item
De Sede DS-910 Lounge by de Sede Design Team
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Whether as an armchair or a sofa, the DS-910’s static position demonstrates the high quality of Swiss craftsmanship. Whether as a single piece or seating group, all components convey...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
De Sede DS-910 Armchair by de Sede Design Team
$6,341 / item
De Sede DS-910 Armchair by de Sede Design Team
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Whether as an armchair or a sofa, the DS-910’s static position demonstrates the high quality of Swiss craftsmanship. Whether as a single piece or seating group, all components convey...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
De Sede DS-17 2-Sitzer Sofa, braunes Vollleder, 1976 – Sehr guter Zustand #2
By De Sede
Located in Garching a. d. Alz, DE
Hersteller & Design Herkunft: Schweiz Designer: Albert Pfister (1976) Marke: de Sede, Modell DS-17 Beschreibung Zum Verkauf steht ein einzelnes DS-17 2-Sitzer-Sofa von de Sede in sa...
Category
1990s Swiss Modern Loveseats
Materials
Leather, Wood
De Sede DS-101 Leather Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
De Sede model DS-101 lounge. Restored buffalo leather lounge chair and ottoman.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
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De Sede Ds For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of de sede ds for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct de sede ds — often made from animal skin, leather and metal — can elevate any home. There are 1685 antique and vintage de sede ds for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 662 modern editions to choose from as well. De sede ds have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. De sede ds made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with modern — are very popular at 1stDibs.
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The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $6,716, while they’re typically $218 on the low end and $268,793 highest priced.
De Sede for sale on 1stDibs
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.
Find authentic de Sede seating, tables and decorative objects today on 1stDibs.
Finding the Right Seating for You
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
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