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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2.5-seater Leather Sofa, Modern Contemporary Design
By De Sede
Located in Paris, IDF
The DS-707/23 Sofa is a refined interpretation of contemporary comfort, bringing the celebrated sculptural language of the DS-707 collection into a versatile 2.5-seater format. Insp...
Leather
Terrazza, Right Leather Sofa, Contemporary Design, Made in Swiss
By De Sede
Located in Paris, IDF
The Terrazza Sofa is one of the most celebrated icons of Swiss furniture design. Originally introduced in 1974, the sculptural modular sofa challenged conventional seating by transfo...
Leather
Terrazza, Left Leather Sofa, Contemporary Design, Made in Swiss
By De Sede
Located in Paris, IDF
The DS-1025/10 Terrazza Sofa is one of the most celebrated icons of Swiss furniture design. Originally introduced in 1974, the sculptural modular sofa challenged conventional seating...
Leather
Canada, Leather Armchair, Modern Contemporary Design
By De Sede
Located in Paris, IDF
The DS-707/01 Armchair is a masterful expression of sculptural comfort, where contemporary design meets the exceptional leather craftsmanship for which the Swiss manufacturer is reno...
Leather
Tadao Architectural Sofa, Contemporary Design, Made in Italy
By Secolo
Located in Paris, IDF
Tadao Architectural Sofa is a bold interpretation of Brutalist architecture translated into contemporary Italian furniture design. The Tadao Sofa combines monumental structure with e...
Foam, Wood, Feathers
Yamata Modular Large Sofa, Contemporary Design, Made in Italy
By Secolo
Located in Paris, IDF
Yamata Modular Large Sofa is a sculptural interpretation of contemporary modular seating. The Yamata Modular Sofa combines fluid organic curves with exceptional Italian craftsmanship...
Wood, Plywood
De Sede DS-2011 Three-Seater Sofa in Leather by De Sede Design Team
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With its fluid, curved shapes, the DS-2011 appears powerful and dynamic where other furniture is already in a sleep mode. The visual lightness and modern, casual elegance underline t...
Leather
De Sede DS-747/30 Multifunctional Sofa in Noce Leather Seat and Back Upholstery
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Once upon a time, there was a master saddler with his mind set on taking bulky, thick leather and using his perfect craftsmanship to make it comfortable and cozy. For genera-tions, t...
Upholstery
DeSede DS-747/40 Multifunctional Sofa in Noce Leather Seat and Back Upholstery
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Once upon a time, there was a master saddler with his mind set on taking bulky, thick leather and using his perfect craftsmanship to make it comfortable and cozy. For genera-tions, the legacy of what Ernst Lüthy created when he established de Sede in the 1960s has been reflected in DS-747: form follows function. Be it sitting, sleeping, dining or relaxing – thanks to its essence of excellence, this all-rounder offers optimum functionality: with a few easy flicks of the wrist, the armrests can be tilted independently of each other and the soft seating surfaces enlarged. The exposed back lends DS-747 its lightness as a small sculpture with a high function – a sofa created to sit not on but in. A marvel in three dimensions, DS-747 is perfectly suited for small spaces or city apartments. If visitors spontaneously decide to stay longer, this elegant yet compact sofa offers an outstand-ing place to sleep – the armrests can be folded down with a few very easy flicks of the wrist. A sophisticated mechanism can be used to enlarge the seating surface, while the deliberately exposed back offers a glimpse into the functions of DS-747. The multifunctional sofa...
Upholstery
De Sede DS-747/20 Multifunctional Sofa in Noce Leather Seat and Back Upholstery
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Once upon a time, there was a master saddler with his mind set on taking bulky, thick leather and using his perfect craftsmanship to make it comfortable and cozy. For genera-tions, t...
Upholstery
De Sede DS-1088 Configurable Leather Sofa by de Sede Design Team
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Craftsmanship is a top priority with the de Sede DS-1088: The leather is intricately handcrafted in a patchwork look. The sofa landscape consists of individual cubic elements that ca...
Leather
21st Century Modern Italian Sofa Upholstered In Leather
Located in Milan, IT
A simple and essential sofa that integrates a sophisticated comfort and a refined image through the careful study of proportions, filling materials and surface treatment. It is a min...
Leather
