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-16 Brown Leather Lounge Chair, Switzerland, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Rødding, DK
This lounge chair is the DS-16 model, produced by De Sede in Switzerland. The chair is upholstered throughout in thick brown leather, with a boxy, architectural frame typical of De ...
Leather, Wood
$20,500
H 26.78 in W 35.44 in D 61.03 in
Ubald Klug DS-1025 "Terrazza" Sofa for De Sede, Brown Leather, 1974
By Ubald Klug, De Sede
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Ubald Klug DS-1025 "Terrazza" sofa for De Sede, brown 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...
Leather
De sede ds 86 lounge chair in patinated brown leather
By De Sede
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Switzerland Designer: Unknown Manufacturer: De Sede Era: 1970s Materials: Buffalo Leather Measurements: 35.5″ wide x 31.5″ deep x 31.5″ tall Condition: In excellent original...
Leather
$3,679Sale Price / set|40% Off
H 31.5 in W 34.65 in D 31.5 in
Vintage DS-14 chairs in dark brown leather by Team De Sede for De Sede
By De Sede
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Elegant pair of De Sede 'DS-14' armchairs in a patinated dark brown leather and with a black lacquered wooden base. Designed in 1989 by Team De Sede and manufactured between 1989 and...
Leather
$18,950 / set
H 28 in W 37.5 in D 41.375 in
Soriana Lounge Chairs in Brown Leather by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina - 4
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Vintage set of four brown leather Soriana lounge chairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina. Original Cassina labels affixed to the underside of each chair. The Soriana ch...
Steel
$20,500
H 26.78 in W 35.44 in D 61.03 in
Ubald Klug DS-1025 "Terrazza" Sofa for De Sede, Brown Leather, 1974
By De Sede, Ubald Klug
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Ubald Klug DS-1025 "Terrazza" sofa for De Sede, brown 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...
Leather
$6,500 / set
H 31 in W 37 in D 34 in
Vintage De Sede Ds-66 Lounge Chair Pair in Brown Leather, Switzerland c.1970’s
By De Sede
Located in Lutz, FL
Vintage 1970’s Swiss De Sede attributed DS-66 Lounge Chair Pair. Well documented design by De Sede. Light warm tone brown leather with black piping on cushions, matching three seat s...
Leather, Wood
$2,840
H 27.56 in W 53.15 in D 39.38 in
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...
Leather, Beech
De Sede DS-76 Sofa, Brown Leather, Mid-Century Modern, 1970
Located in Austin, TX
Sofa, from Switzerland, DeSede exclusive, Model DS 76, upholstered in thick brown leather hide. The sofa consists of two modules with sofa bed function. Normal s...
Hide, Leather
DS-16 Leather Lounge Chair and Ottoman by De Sede
By De Sede
Located in New York, NY
D-16 Leather Lounge Chair and Ottoman by De Sede, Switzerland, circa 1970s. Upholstered in original dark brown leather.
Leather, Wood
De Sede DS47 Bullhide Leather Sofa, Switzerland, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Antwerp, BE
DS47 two-seater sofa, a masterpiece crafted by De Sede in Switzerland in 1970. Immerse yourself in luxury with its high-quality brown buffalo leather, showcasing the renowned craftsm...
Leather
De Sede DS-47 Bullhide Leather Sofa, Switzerland, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Antwerp, BE
This iconic De Sede DS-47 loveseat showcases an unmistakable sculptural presence, crafted from 5 mm thick natural neck leather (nappa leather). The characteristic mast folds and rich...
Leather
Lounge Chairs, Lacquer & Leather, Italian Design, 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Italian Design; Lacquer; Leather; Leather Straps; Cushions; Lounge Chair; Two-Seater; 1970s; Mid-Century Modern; Comfortable Italian low lounge chairs designed in the 1970s. The ...
Metal
Marzio Cecchi Brown Buffalo Leather Sofa, Italy, 1970s
By Marzio Cecchi
Located in Antwerp, BE
Marzio Cecchi; Brown; Buffalo; Leather; Sofa; Italy; 1970s; Italian Design; Postmodern; Architect; Daybed; Adjustable Sofa; Cushions; A rare sofa by Italian designer Marzio Cecch...
Leather
Cognac Leather PK 22 Poul Kjaerholm Lounge Chair, Scandinavian Modern, 1960's
By Poul Kjærholm, E. Kold Christensen
Located in Antwerp, BE
Cognac leather PK 22 Poul Kjaerholm lounge chair, Scandinavian Modern, 1960's While his mid-century Danish peers were working with wood, P...
Steel
Cassina 'Soriana' Cognac Leather Sofa by Afra and Tobia Scarpa, 1970s
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Antwerp, BE
Scarpa; Cassina; Tobia Scarpa; Afra Scarpa; Minimalist; Italian Design; Hollywood Regency; Post-modern; Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Soriana, reupholstered in aniline leather....
Chrome
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