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-11" Modular Sofa, Black Leather, 1970, Set of 6
By De Sede
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
De Sede "DS-11" modular sofa, black leather, Switzerland, 1970, set of 6. The De Sede “DS-11” modular sofa exemplifies the great art of craftsmanship and design of the 1970s. The in...
Leather
Ubald Klug DS-1025 "Terrazza" Sofa for De Sede, Black Leather, 1974, Set of 2
By Ubald Klug, De Sede
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Ubald Klug DS-1025 "Terrazza" sofas for De Sede, black leather, Switzerland, 1974, set of two. Ubald Klug designed this rare modular DS-1025 "Terrazza" sofa as a real living landsca...
Leather
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
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
Gianfranco Frattini “Sesann” Sofa for Cassina, Black Leather, 1969
By Cassina, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Gianfranco Frattini “Sesann” Sofa for Cassina, black leather and stainless steel, Italy, 1969 Designed in 1969 by Gianfranco Frattini, the Sesann collection marked a turning point i...
Stainless Steel
De Sede “DS-28 Cosmos” Modular Sofa for De Sede, Black Leather, 1970, Set of 5
By De Sede
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
De Sede “DS-28 Cosmos” Modular Sofa for De Sede, black leather, Switzerland, 1970, set of five The DS-28 Cosmos doesn’t sit in a room — it reshapes it. Designed in 1970, this modula...
Leather
Ubald Klug DS-1025 Terrazza Sofa For De Sede Switzerland 1970s
By De Sede, Ubald Klug
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Spectacular De Sede DS-1025 ‘Terrazza’ landscape sofa element in original black leather, designed by Swiss designer Ubald Klug in the 1970s. Crafted by the renowned Swiss furniture ...
Leather
De Sede DS-1025/09 Terrazza Ubald Klug, Customised in Black Leather
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
Black Leather Vintage de Sede DS 69 Freestanding Sofa Daybed 1970s Switzerland
By De Sede
Located in Vienna, AT
Black leather de Sede vintage sofa or daybed model DS 69 from high quality black stitched leather 1970s Switzerland. A great sofa or daybed features wonderful an...
Leather
De Sede 'DS-1025' Terrazza Sofa Pair by Ubald Klug, 1970s
By Ubald Klug, De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Iconic De Sede 'DS-1025' Terrazza sofas by Ubald Klug, 1970s. Upholstered in rich dark moss green leather. Designed for quintessential Swiss manufacturer De Sede. Its distinctive lay...
Leather
Black Leather Piumotto Sofa By Arrigo Arrigoni For Busnelli, Italy, 1970’s
By Busnelli, Arrigo Arrigoni
Located in Den Haag, NL
Italian architect Arrigo Arrigoni designed these sofas for Gruppo Industriale Busnelli S.P.A. The upholstery is in Black Leather .White dread stitching . Cushions stuffed with goose...
Leather
Paus 3-Seater Sofa by Hermhaus in Black Leather, Mid-Century Style
By hermhaus
Located in istanbul, TR
The Paus 3-Seater Sofa by Hermhaus is a contemporary seating design that focuses on proportion, structure, and material expression. Upholstered in black leather, the sofa offers a ca...
Velvet, Wood, Oak
