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-161/01 Armchair in Brown Leather Upholstery by De Sede Design Team
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Its linear outer contour and round inner shape make the DS-161 a fine silhouette of comfort. The forward sloping armrests let the arms rest enthroned, while the backrest embraces the...
Leather
De Sede DS-47 Armchair in Brown Leather Upholstery by Antonella Scarpitta
By Antonella Scarpitta, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
DS-47 is available as a two- and three-seat sofa, and as an armchair and stool; 5-mm-thick neck leather recognizable in characteristic fat wrinkles lend it an unmistakable expression...
Leather
De Sede DS 57 Armchair in Teak Leather Upholstery by Franz Romero
By De Sede, Franz Romero
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Bugatti Type 57, an icon of Art Deco design, inspired Franz Romero when he designed the DS-57 armchair for De Sede. The designer not only managed t...
Leather
De Sede DS-277 Armchair with Footrest in Cafe Brown leather by Christian Werner
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Maximum relax comfort. DS-277 is impressive for its formally exciting transition between the seat and back shell as a characteristic feature. A variety of leather qualities are avail...
Leather
De Sede DS-149 Armchair in Select Leather Cigarro by Aust & Amelung
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Because her grandparents were tailors, designer Miriam Amelung knows the characteristics of fabric and leather down to the tiniest de- tails. In her new, elegant armchair DS-149, natural folds, organic ergonomics or the intense feeling of lightness are thus essential components – as is her dedication to the material: when Miriam and Sebastian Amelung created this new de Sede sculpture, they thought about how the natural folds of a hide might look like on a comfortable armchair. The result is an object that is free from orna- mental add-ons or special effects and is simply an armchair whose form, folds, curves and upholstery create a feeling of taking a heavenly rest break on a little cloud...
Leather
De Sede DS-21 Armchair in Hazel Leather Upholstery by Stephan Hürlemann
By De Sede, Stephan Hürlemann
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Opulent elements for modular use. The architectural structure of DS-21 is created by a metal frame that surrounds individual cushion volumes, seemingly carrying them effortlessly. Th...
Leather
De Sede DS 47 Neck Leather Armchair Brown
By De Sede
Located in Munich, Bavaria
De Sede DS 47 / 01 neck leather armchair. This DS-47 was manufactured in Switzerland by De Sede and is upholstered in 3-5 mm thick, natural hide. The le...
Leather, Upholstery, Wood
One of Two De Sede 'DS-14' Armchair Lounge Chair, Cognac Leather Teak
By De Sede
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of two De Sede 'DS-14' armchairs in a warm high quality cognac brown leather with a solid Teak base, designed in 1989 and manufactured between 1989 and 1997. The chairs are in gr...
Leather, Wood, Teak
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
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’...
Leather
Flexform Happy-Hour Armchair by Antonio Citterio in Dark Brown Leather
By Flexform, Antonio Citterio
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Happy-Hour armchair's seat, arm, and backrest is upholstered in leather dark brown cowhide and its legs have a metal burnished frame. Piping in a dark color called Grosgrain that add...
Metal
De Sede brown lounge armchair
By De Sede
Located in Delft, NL
De Sede brown lounge armchair A Swiss De Sede wingback armchair, made of very thick brown leather, with an additional, loose leather cushion for the headrest, made of the same thick...
Leather
