70s Leather 2-seat sofa ‘Model DS 44’ for De Sede with ottoman

Like many luxury leather goods brands, furniture-manufacturing company de Sede started out as a saddle-making atelier. Based in Klingnau—located in northern Switzerland near the German border—the company traces its high-end furniture production back to 1965, when the original family-run business incorporated and began to collaborate with international designers on the creation of handmade, premium-leather-clad chairs, lounges, and sofas. Over the years, de Sede’s product offering has expanded to include tables, beds, and more.

Generous proportions balanced by sleek silhouettes characterize de Sede furniture. The top quality craftsmanship means each piece has been built to last.

The DS44 sofa has been build in the 1970s in three seat sofa, two seat sofa, single seat fauteuil and ottoman. De Sede made it possible with this large scale of modeling to create a complete seating area in any interior. Very rare for those year is the adjustable seating length. For the first time a furniture builder noticed comfort was also possible for the ever taller growing human. Did DeSede start the look on ergonomic designs those years?