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 Terracotta Leather Swivel Lounge Chair, Switzerland, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Rødding, DK
Elegant vintage lounge chair produced by De Sede in Switzerland during the 1970s. This comfortable armchair is upholstered in thick terracotta-colored leather, a signature material ...
Steel
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
De Sede DS-31 Terracotta Leather Three-Seat Sofa, Switzerland, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Rødding, DK
Iconic three-seat DS-31 sofa produced by De Sede in Switzerland during the 1970s. The sofa is upholstered in rich terracotta-colored leather that has developed a beautiful natural p...
Steel
Pair of Kroken Lounge Chairs by Åke Fribytter, Dark Brown Leather, 1970s
By Ake Fribytter
Located in Rødding, DK
A pair of Kroken lounge chairs designed by Åke Fribytter, Sweden, 1970s. One of the most compelling Scandinavian lounge chair designs of the period — the Kroken is built around a ben...
Leather, Beech
Pair Danish Mid-Century Modern Leather Lounge Chairs by Ib Kofod-Larsen, 1960s
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Rødding, DK
Danish pair of lounge chairs in black leather, designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen, 1960s. Each chair is built on a wingback-inspired silhouette, with angled sides that taper up into a high...
Leather, Wood
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Danish Leather Club Chairs by Wiels Møbler, 1985
Located in Rødding, DK
This pair of Danish club chairs was produced by Wiels Møbler in Haarby, Denmark, with the original manufacturer's label underneath explicitly dated February 7, 1985. The chairs feat...
Leather, Wood
Brown Leather Tufted Swivel Lounge Chair with Shell Back and Star Base MCM 1970s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This swivel lounge chair features a curved shell upholstered in rich brown leather with tufted cushions. Its expressive profile provides exceptional comfort and organic warmth. A sty...
Leather
1960s Scandinavian Brown Leather Swivel Lounge Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Scandinavian lounge chair dates to the 1960s and features a sculptural, well-balanced form upholstered in rich brown leather. The design combines generous proportions with a cle...
Leather
De Sede DS-31 reclining swivel leather lounge chair, Switzerland 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Langemark-Poelkapelle, BE
An elegant and exceptionally comfortable DS-31 lounge chair manufactured by De Sede, Switzerland, during the 1970s. Upholstered in high-quality leather, this model perfectly illustr...
Metal
Mid-Century Modern German Brown Leather Lounge Swivel Chair from Musterring
By Musterring International
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This lounge chair was manufactured by the German manufacturer Musterring during the 1960s. Crafted from high-quality natural leather in a refined shade of brown, this material has r...
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Swivel Lounge Chair in Brown Leather, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
A substantial and highly comfortable mid-century modern swivel lounge chair, featuring a generous, low-slung form upholstered in richly patinated brown leather. The chair is charact...
Metal
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 bu...
Leather, Beech
