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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$40,011 / set
H 29.53 in W 61.03 in D 35.44 in
De Sede DS-1025/09 Terrazza Ubald Klug, Customised in White Nubuck
Located in PARIS, FR
Designed in 1973 by Swiss architect Ubald Klug for de Sede, the Terrazza (DS-1025) was conceived as a landscape rather than a sofa — a stepped, terraced form inspired by the alpine v...
Leather, Foam, Wood
$19,064
H 27.56 in W 61.03 in D 35.44 in
De Sede DS-1025 Terrazza Sofa Armchair in White Leather, Switzerland 1970s
By De Sede, Ubald Klug
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Ubald Klug DS-1025 "Terrazza" sofa for De Sede, leather, Switzerland, 1974. Ubald Klug designed this rare modular DS-1025 "Terrazza" sofa as a real living landscape. Each element re...
Upholstery, Leather
$10,591
H 33.08 in W 139.77 in D 65.36 in
Francesco Binfaré Flap Sofa or Daybed in White Leather by Edra 2000s Italy
By Francesco Binfaré, Edra
Located in Cascina, Pisa
A beautiful flap sofa designed by Francesco Binfaré for Edra upholstered in white leather with nine reclinable parts. The sofa presents a steel structure an...
Metal
$37,840 / item
H 30.71 in W 146.46 in D 94.1 in
De Sede DS-1064 Sofa Bed in Off White Upholstery by Hugo de Ruiter
By Hugo de Ruiter, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
DS-1064 designed by Hugo de Ruiter for De Sede is a modular sofa, with structure in black painted metal. SEDEX upholstery in leather or fabric in different finishes. Crossed leather ...
Leather
$17,286 / item
H 30.32 in W 92.52 in D 53.15 in
De Sede DS-102 Sofa in White Leather Upholstery by Mathias Hoffmann
By Mathias Hoffmann, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A series with an eye-catching, core leather lacing. This model series’ softly upholstered shell with its extremely comfortable cushions creates an island in the living space. Whether...
Leather
$22,253 / item
H 30.71 in W 98.43 in D 59.85 in
De Sede DS-164 Sofa Bed in Off White Upholstery by Hugo de Ruiter
By De Sede, Hugo de Ruiter
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Revolutionary back-push mechanism DS-164 can be transformed from an open sofa into an elegant chaise longue in a single movement, while the backrest can be stylefull rotated infinite...
Leather
$18,936 / item
H 30.71 in W 88.59 in D 38.59 in
De Sede DS-164 Three-Seat Sofa in Off-White Upholstery by Hugo de Ruiter
By Hugo de Ruiter, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Revolutionary back-push mechanism DS-164 can be transformed from an open sofa into an elegant chaise longue in a single movement, while the backrest can be s...
Leather
$13,684 / item
H 27.17 in W 68.12 in D 33.08 in
De Sede DS-21/102A Sofa in White Leather by Stephan Hürlemann
By Stephan Hürlemann, De Sede
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
$16,225 / item
H 38.19 in W 91.74 in D 66.54 in
De Sede DS-450 Sofa in Off-White Upholstery by Thomas Althaus
By De Sede, Thomas Althaus
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A miracle of brilliant technical inspiration Designer Thomas Althaus updated the original developed by Reto Frigg in 1985, lovingly perfecting it with sophisticated technology, down ...
Leather
$59,895 / item
H 29.93 in W 196.86 in D 40.16 in
De Sede DS-600 “Non-stop” Modular Sofa in White Leather and Adjustable Element
By Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Launched in 1972, DS-600 is an indestructible, variable modular system of upholstered furniture consisting of individual, addable armchair elements. These consist of an L-shaped hard...
Leather
Sofa by Vladimir Kagan for Roche Bobois, France, 2003
By Roche Bobois, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Antwerp, BE
This "Comete" sofa, a futurist and asymmetric marvel designed by Vladimir Kagan for Roche Bobois in 2003, redefines modern elegance and luxurious comfort. It features two large secti...
Wool, Alpaca, Cotton
Sofa DS-470 by Thomas Althaus for De Sede, Switzerland
By Thomas Althaus, De Sede
Located in Antwerp, BE
The De Sede DS-470 is a luxurious modular sectional sofa that showcases the pinnacle of Swiss craftsmanship and ergonomic innovation. Its unique semicircular design is composed of in...
Leather
Felicerossi Italian Post-Modern Sectional Sofa, 1970s
By Felicerossi
Located in Antwerp, BE
A rare Felicerossi Italian post-modern sectional sofa in brown and beige fabric upholstery, produced in the 1970s. This organically shaped modular model consists of three units that ...
Metal
Camaleonda Sectional Sofa by Mario Bellini, Bouclé Wool, Italy, 1972
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Antwerp, BE
Mario Bellini, 'Cameleonda' sectional sofa in bouclé wool, Italy, 1972. Re-upholstered Camaleonda piece by Mario Bellini. The listing includes two seating cushions, two back cush...
Wool, Foam
Cassina 'Soriana' Four Seater Sofa by Afra and Tobia Scarpa in Bouclé, 1970s
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Antwerp, BE
Afra and Tobia Scarpa, soriana, Cassina, Italy 1970s, bouclé wool Manufactured by Cassina in the 1970s, the Soriana collection was meant to express beauty and comfort by using a w...
Chrome
Sofa by Vladimir Kagan for Roche Bobois, France, 2003
By Roche Bobois, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vladimir Kagan; Futurism; Modernism; 2000s; Mid-Century Modern; Roche Bobois; France; Cotton Chenille; Contemporary Design; Chenille Fabric; Ottoman; 2003; Grey; Glacier; Futurist asymmetric 'Comete...
Wool, Alpaca, Cotton
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