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De Sede Sofa Bed

DS-76 Sofa / Bed by De Sede
By De Sede
Located in Geneve, CH
DS-76 Sofa / Bed by De Sede Dimensions: D 66 x W 188 x H 53 cm, with bed extension W 225
Category

2010s Swiss Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Beech

DS-76 Sofa / Bed by De Sede
DS-76 Sofa / Bed by De Sede
H 20.87 in W 74.02 in D 25.99 in
De Sede DS 76 Two-Seat Sofa Bed in Black Upholstery by De Sede Design Team
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
DS-76 was launched as early as 1972, when it was considered revolutionary, no sofa bed could manage
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS 76 Two-Seat Sofa Bed in Black Upholstery by De Sede Design Team
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
DS-76 was launched as early as 1972, when it was considered revolutionary, no sofa bed could manage
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-164 Left Sofa Bed in Schiefer Brown Upholstery by Hugo de Ruiter
By Hugo de Ruiter, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
was written in 2003. By De Sede, of course. Additional information: Material: Leather Category
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-164 Left Sofa Bed in Schiefer Brown Upholstery by Hugo de Ruiter
By Hugo de Ruiter, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
was written in 2003. By De Sede, of course. Additional information: Material: Leather Category
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-164 Right Sofa Bed in Off White Upholstery by Hugo de Ruiter
By De Sede, Hugo de Ruiter
Located in Brooklyn, NY
was written in 2003. By de Sede, of course. Additional Information: Material: Leather Category
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-164 Right Sofa Bed in Off White Upholstery by Hugo de Ruiter
By Hugo de Ruiter, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
was written in 2003. By de Sede, of course. Additional Information: Material: Leather Category
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede Ds-76 Modular Sofa in Brown Leather 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Zagreb, HR
Vintage De Sede 2-piece modular sofa bed, model DS 76, leather, fabric, foam, wooden frame
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Foam, Wood

Recent Sales

Vintage Swiss De Sede Patchwork Leather Sofa / Daybed, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Fen Drayton, Cambridgeshire
We are delighted to bring to you an ultra rare vintage De Sede sofa bed. Handmade by De Sede
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

Rare Off-White De Sede DS-76 Sectional Two-Seat Sofa Bed
By De Sede
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Rare to find beautiful off-white colored ds-76 sofa by high end manufacturer De Sede from
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

Vintage Swiss De Sede Sofa Bed from the 1960s, model DS 85
By De Sede
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This vintage De Sede Sofa Bed is a true masterpiece from the renowned Swiss furniture brand
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS76 Sofa, Bed 1970s Switzerland
By De Sede
Located in Den Haag, NL
S-76 was designed back in 1972 by the Swiss company De Sede, at that time it was regarded as
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS76 Sofa, Bed 1970s Switzerland
De Sede DS76 Sofa, Bed 1970s Switzerland
H 26.78 in W 73.23 in D 38.19 in
De Sede DS 85 Leather Sofa Bed, Switzerland
By De Sede
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Cognac leather sofa from De Sede made in Switzerland, the DS 85 is convertible into a double bed
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Leather and Chrome Sofa Bed by De Sede
By De Sede
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Incredible piped leather sofa bed by De Sede. Polished chrome tubular frame exposed in back of
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Midcentury Brown De Sede DS-76 Sectional Two-Seat Sofa Bed
By De Sede
Located in Berlin, DE
This beautiful brown colored DS-76 sofa was made in the 1970s by manufacturer De Sede from
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-77 Sofa Bed In Brown Leather, Switzerland 1970s
By De Sede
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
De Sede, Switzerland 1970s. The sofa consists of 4 elements, each with a brown leather upholstery in
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Vintage 1960s Sofas

Materials

Leather

1980s Two Seater Day Bed Recliner Sofa in Olive Green - De-Sede Ds 470 Couch
By De Sede
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
early 1980s, this is a high-end designer piece, our research suggests that it may be a De Sede 470
Category

20th Century British Modern Sofas

Materials

Chrome

De Sede DS 85 Daybed 1965 Folding Bed, Leather Light Caramel Vintage
By De Sede
Located in Munster, NRW
Highly desirable retro de Sede daybed and sofa. Rarely available and built in the 1960s by De Sede
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Convertible Sofa Bed by De Sede
Located in Dallas, TX
A convertible sofa bed in original black leather with stainless steel legs by De Sede of
Category

Vintage 1970s Sofas

Convertible Sofa Bed by De Sede
Convertible Sofa Bed by De Sede
H 26.5 in W 83 in D 39 in
Convertible Sofa Bed by de Sede
Located in Dallas, TX
A convertible sofa bed in original chocolate brown leather with stainless steel legs by de Sede of
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Stainless Steel

Convertible Sofa Bed by de Sede
Convertible Sofa Bed by de Sede
H 28.25 in W 82 in D 38.5 in
Beautiful Brown Leather Sofa Bed by De Sede
Located in Pasadena, CA
Very thick and soft caramel color leather sofa bed on cast iron base.Very comfortable sofa and bed
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Sofas

Materials

Iron

De Sede Leather Convertible Sofa Bed
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
De Sede love seat double seat sectional of high quality leather with beautiful patina giving it an
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Leather

De Sede Leather Convertible Sofa Bed
De Sede Leather Convertible Sofa Bed
H 27 in W 75 in D 36.5 in
De Sede DS76 Sofa Bed in Black Upholstery by De Sede Design Team
By De Sede
Located in Oirlo, LI
De Sede DS76 Two-Seat Sofa Bed in Black Upholstery by De Sede Design Team Beautiful black leather
Category

1990s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Leather

Vintage De Sede 'DS-77' Sofa Bed in Black Leather, 1-Seater Module, Lounge Chair
By De Sede
Located in Zagreb, HR
Vintage De Sede lounge chair/ armless seating module of the sofa model 'DS-77', leather, fabric
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Foam

Desede Sofa/ Sofa Bed Module Three Seater
By De Sede
Located in London, GB
A timeless & stylish De Sede sofa which has been upholstered in a high quality striped linen
Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Modern Settees

Materials

Canvas

Desede Sofa/ Sofa Bed Module Three Seater
Desede Sofa/ Sofa Bed Module Three Seater
H 26.38 in W 90.56 in D 35.44 in
De Sede DS76 Sofa, Bed, 1970s, Switzerland
By De Sede
Located in Den Haag, NL
S-76 was designed back in 1972 by the Swiss company De Sede, at that time it was regarded as
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS76 Sofa, Bed, 1970s, Switzerland
De Sede DS76 Sofa, Bed, 1970s, Switzerland
H 26.78 in W 73.23 in D 38.19 in
De Sede Leather Sofa Bed, 1970s Swiss Design DS85 DS600
By De Sede
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Convertible sofa bed made by De Sede in Switzerland. High quality leather.
Category

20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Vintage De Sede Modular Two Seater 'DS-77' Sofa Bed in Black Leather
By De Sede
Located in Zagreb, HR
Vintage De Sede two-seater sofa/ sofa bed, model 'DS-77', leather, fabric, Switzerland, the 1970s
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Foam

Sectional Two-Seat Sofa Bed DS 76 by De Sede in Green Leather
By De Sede
Located in Halle, DE
Two-seat sofa DS 76 by De Sede, Switzerland. Upholstered in original green leather. Convertible as
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Vintage Mid-Century Modern De Sede DS-76 Sofa Bed in Brown Leather
By De Sede
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Iconic DS-76 multifunction sofa / bed from renowned Swiss leather furniture maker De Sede. Vintage
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-80 Leather Patchwork Day Bed
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful natural leather De Sede DS-80 patchwork daybed with back cushions and dark painted slat
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

DS 85 De Sede Leather Sofa Daybed Canapé Chaise Longue
By De Sede
Located in Telgte, DE
DS 85 De Sede leather sofa daybed canapé chaise longue De Sede sofa with invisible double bed
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Vintage de Sede sofa bed, butterscotch leather c.1970's
By De Sede
Located in London, GB
A stunning vintage example of this model by de Sede c.1970's Gorgeous butterscotch leather with
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Vintage De Sede Sofa Bed, Black Leather, Circa 1970's
By De Sede
Located in London, GB
An early example of this design by de Sede circa 1970's. Gorgeous, piped, black leather with a
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Midcentury Swiss De Sede DS 85 Sofa Bed
By De Sede
Located in London, Greenwich
Midcentury Swiss De Sede DS 85 sofa bed.
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Midcentury Swiss De Sede DS 85 Sofa Bed
Midcentury Swiss De Sede DS 85 Sofa Bed
H 30.71 in W 75.99 in D 70.87 in
Sofa - Day Bed DS 80 By De Sede
By De Sede
Located in Brussels, BE
Nice cognac leather patchwork sofa designed by Uli Berger for De Sede , Switzerland circa 1970
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Sofa - Day Bed  DS 80 By De Sede
Sofa - Day Bed  DS 80 By De Sede
H 23.63 in W 78.75 in D 38.59 in
De Sede DS 76 Leather Sofa Beige Four-Seat Sofa Bed Function Couch
By De Sede
Located in Cologne, DE
We bring to you a De Sede DS 76 leather sofa beige four-seat sofa bed function couch. Product
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede Leather Daybed DS 80 Sofa Bed Switzerland, 1960s
By De Sede
Located in Frankfurt / Dreieich, DE
Beautiful daybed / sofa with one armrest DS 80 with yellow patchwork leather from De Sede, 1960s
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

De Sede DS 76 Designer Corner Sofa Black Leather Sleeping Function Bed
By De Sede
Located in Cologne, DE
De Sede DS 76 designer corner sofa black leather sleeping function bed, with convenient sleep
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS76 vintage leather sofa bed
Located in Ranst, BE
The epitome of mid-century sophistication with the exquisite Vintage De Sede DS 76 2-Seat Sofa
Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Sofas

Materials

Leather, Beech

De Sede DS76 vintage leather sofa bed
De Sede DS76 vintage leather sofa bed
H 33.08 in W 74.81 in D 41.74 in
Brown Leather De Sede DS85 Sofa Bed/Daybed
By De Sede
Located in Surbiton, GB
1960s De Sede sofa that converts into a double bed. Nice patina with fading and wear in several
Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Leather

Brown Leather De Sede DS85 Sofa Bed/Daybed
Brown Leather De Sede DS85 Sofa Bed/Daybed
H 27.96 in W 77.17 in D 35.44 in
Brown Leather De Sede DS85 Sofa Bed or Daybed
By De Sede
Located in Surbiton, GB
1960s De Sede sofa that converts into a double bed. Nice patina with fading and wear in several
Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Leather

Brown Leather De Sede DS85 Sofa Bed or Daybed
Brown Leather De Sede DS85 Sofa Bed or Daybed
H 27.96 in W 77.17 in D 35.44 in
De Sede Patchwork Leather Daybed Ds-80 Sofa Bed Switzerland, 1960s
By De Sede
Located in Frankfurt / Dreieich, DE
Beautiful daybed/sofa DS-80 with cognac brown patchwork leather from De Sede, 1960s. Very good
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Leather, Wood

De Sede Sofa and Convertible Bed in Leather
By De Sede
Located in Rotterdam, NL
A convertible sofa bed in original black leather with stainless steel legs by De Sede of
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Stainless Steel

De Sede Sofa and Convertible Bed in Leather
De Sede Sofa and Convertible Bed in Leather
H 44.1 in W 83.08 in D 27.17 in
De Sede DS 85 Natural Daybed Leather Sofa / Bed
By De Sede
Located in Hudson, NY
This De Sede DS-85 daybed can be transformed into a double bed. It is upholstered in natural fine
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede Black Leather Bed Sofa by Ernst Ambühler, 1970, Switzerland
By De Sede, Ernst Ambühler
Located in Le Grand-Saconnex, CH
Rare sofa or daybed by Ernst Ambühler for De Sede of Switzerland, circa 1970. Made with the
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

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Ubald Klug for De Sede 'Terrazza' Landscapes in Patinated Brown Leather
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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De Sede Sofa Bed For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the de sede sofa bed you’re looking for. Frequently made of animal skin, leather and wood, every de sede sofa bed was constructed with great care. Find 16 options for an antique or vintage de sede sofa bed now, or shop our selection of 3 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a de sede sofa bed — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A de sede sofa bed is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern and Modern styles are sought with frequency. A well-made de sede sofa bed has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by De Sede and Hugo de Ruiter are consistently popular.

How Much is a De Sede Sofa Bed?

Prices for a de sede sofa bed start at $2,087 and top out at $16,056 with the average selling for $6,795.

De Sede for sale on 1stDibs

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.

Find authentic de Sede seating, tables and decorative objects today on 1stDibs.

Finding the Right Seating for You

With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.

Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.

Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.

The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.

Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.

No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.