De Sede

De Sede.
“DS-76” six-seater modular sofa bed, designed in 1971.
Dark cognac-colored leather.
It exhibits sligthly wear consistent with age and use and a patina that reflects its history.
Measurements: 95 x 95 cm (module); 40 cm (seat height); 19 x 220 x 90 cm (bed, per module).
Six-seater DS-76 modular sofa, upholstered in cognac-colored leather. It consists of a corner module, three center modules, two side modules with two removable arm cushions, and an auxiliary cushion. Each module can be easily converted into a guest bed or daybed in a matter of moments, and subsequently restored to its original configuration as a sofa.
Designed in 1971, the DS-76 is one of De Sede’s most iconic pieces. De Sede is a Swiss firm internationally renowned for the excellence of its leatherwork and for its combination of technical innovation and high-level craftsmanship. The model stands out for its extraordinary versatility: thanks to an ingenious conversion system, it can be transformed into a bed in just a few simple steps. Its design fully embodies the principles that defined 1970s furniture—a decade in which the flexibility of domestic spaces and comfort took center stage. The generous proportions, horizontal volumes, and enveloping presence of the leather lend the piece an elegant and inviting aesthetic, while its modularity reflects the era’s focus on developing furniture capable of adapting to new ways of living. Upholstered in cognac-colored leather, the sofa highlights one of De Sede’s defining characteristics: the use of the highest-quality hides, handcrafted using traditional tanning and upholstery techniques. Far from hiding the passage of time, the leather develops a natural patina that enriches its texture, making each piece one-of-a-kind.
Founded in Klingnau (Switzerland) in 1965 as a workshop specializing in leather goods, De Sede applied the same exacting standards of craftsmanship used in the production of leather goods to the creation of furniture. Beginning in the late 1960s, the company began collaborating with leading international designers, developing a collection of sofas and armchairs that soon became a benchmark for high-end European design. The brand has always upheld a philosophy based on the quality of materials, precision in construction, and the creation of furniture designed to last for generations.