De Sede sofa, DS-76 – 6 elements

De Sede designer team designed this sofa in 1971.
This cognac modular 6-seater sofa consists of one corner element, three regular elements, two outer elements with two removeable arm cushions and a small pillow. Each sofa element can be converted into a guest bed or daybed and back to the sofa in a matter of minutes.
Small signs of wear and patina
Measurements: Each element 95 x 95 cm. seat height 40 cm. Bed size: 19 x 220 x 90 cm. Seat high 40 cm. With this way to arrange the elements, the sofa is 380 cm long on one side and 285 cm on the other side.
Produced by De Sede
ix-seat modular DS-76 sofa, upholstered in cognac leather. It comprises one corner module, three central modules, two end modules with removable arm cushions, and one additional loose cushion. Each module can be easily transformed into a guest bed or a daybed within moments, before returning to its original sofa configuration.

Designed in 1971, the DS-76 is one of the most representative models produced by De Sede, the Swiss furniture manufacturer internationally renowned for its exceptional leather craftsmanship and its seamless combination of technical innovation and artisanal excellence. The model is distinguished by its remarkable versatility: thanks to an ingenious transformation mechanism, it can be converted into a bed in just a few simple movements. Its design perfectly embodies the principles that defined furniture of the 1970s, a decade in which flexibility in domestic living and everyday comfort became central concerns. Generous proportions, low horizontal volumes, and the enveloping presence of leather give the piece an elegant yet inviting character, while its modular construction reflects the period's growing interest in furniture capable of adapting to new ways of living.

Upholstered in cognac leather, the sofa exemplifies one of De Sede's defining hallmarks: the use of premium-quality hides, meticulously crafted using traditional tanning and upholstery techniques. Rather than concealing the effects of time, the leather develops a rich natural patina that enhances its texture and character, making each example entirely unique.

Founded in Klingnau, Switzerland, in 1965 from a workshop specializing in fine leather goods, De Sede brought the same uncompromising standards of craftsmanship to furniture production. From the late 1960s onward, the company collaborated with leading international designers, developing a collection of sofas and armchairs that quickly became synonymous with high-end European design. Throughout its history, De Sede has remained committed to a philosophy centered on the finest materials, exceptional craftsmanship, and the creation of furniture designed to last for generations.