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De Sede DS-600 “Non- Stop” Sofa (16 segments)
By Heinz Ulrich, Klaus Vogt, Eleonore Peduzzi Riva, Ueli Berger, De Sede
Located in Renens, CH
De Sede DS-600 “Non-Stop” or “Tatzelworm” modular sofa model in red leather. This large modular
Category

Early 2000s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

De Sede DS-600 “Non- Stop” Sofa (16 segments)
De Sede DS-600 “Non- Stop” Sofa (16 segments)
H 29.14 in W 157.49 in D 39.38 in
De Sede DS-600 Style Round Sofa in Corduroy Fabric, Germany, 1970s
By De Sede, Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger
Located in Almelo, NL
De Sede DS-600 style Round Sofa in Corduroy Fabric, Germany, 1970s. The large half-round
Category

Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Beech

De Sede DS-600 'Snake' Sectional Sofa in Patinated Brown Leather by Ueli Berger.
By Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger, De Sede
Located in Almelo, NL
De Sede DS-600 'Snake' Sectional Sofa in Patinated Brown Leather by Ueli Berger, Switzerland 1972
Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather, Felt

De Sede DS600 Ueli Berger Black Leather 26 Piece "Non-Stop" Sofa
By Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger, De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The iconic De Sede DS600 "Nonstop" or "Snake" sectional sofa by Ueli Berger, Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather, Felt

De Sede DS-600 'Snake' Sectional Sofa in Full Bordeaux Leather by Ueli Berger.
By Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger, De Sede
Located in Almelo, NL
De Sede DS-600 'Snake' Sectional Sofa in Full Bordeaux Leather by Ueli Berger, Switzerland 1972
Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-600 'Non Stop' Sofa DS-600 by Eleonore Peduzzi Riva for de Sede
By Eleonore Peduzzi Riva, De Sede
Located in Appeltern, Gelderland
This newly upholstered cognac leather De Sede DS 600 is a true icon and featured in many movies
Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS 600 'Snake' Seating Landscape with 80 Elements in Nappa Leather
By Ueli Berger, De Sede
Located in Tilburg, NL
De Sede DS 600 'Snake' Sectional Sofa - Seating Landscape with 80 Elements in High Quality Full
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

De Sede - DS 600 Snake Sofa by Berger & Riva 1972, brown Leather - 12 Elements
By Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger, De Sede
Located in Munster, NRW
De Sede DS 600. Design by Ueli bergere, Eleonore Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, Klaus Vogt, 1972
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Felt

De Sede DS 600 'Snake' Sofa 14 Elements in Full-grain Pink Nappa Leather
By Ueli Berger, De Sede
Located in Tilburg, NL
De Sede DS 600 'Snake' Sectional Sofa with 14 Elements in High Quality Full-grain Pink Nappa
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

De Sede DS 600 'Snake' Sectional Sofa 25 Elements in Full-grain Nappa Leather
By Ueli Berger, De Sede
Located in Tilburg, NL
De Sede DS 600 'Snake' Sectional Sofa with 25 Elements in High Quality Full-grain Nappa Leather
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

De Sede DS 600 'Snake' Sectional Sofa 40 Elements in Full-grain Nappa Leather
By Ueli Berger, De Sede
Located in Tilburg, NL
De Sede DS 600 'Snake' Sectional Sofa with 40 Elements in High Quality Full-grain Nappa Leather
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

Vintage De Sede DS-600 Modular Sofa
By De Sede, Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger
Located in Surbiton, GB
, Klaus Vogt and Heinz Ulrich and produced by De Sede. Launched in 1972, the DS-600 is characterised
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather

Vintage De Sede DS-600 Modular Sofa
Vintage De Sede DS-600 Modular Sofa
H 29.53 in W 203.55 in D 39.38 in
De Sede DS600 Iconic Vintage Sofa, Collector's Piece
By De Sede
Located in PEGO, ES
Our DeSede DS-600 modular sofa. Composed of a range of 18 multifunctional elements with which it
Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Sofas

Materials

Leather, Felt

De Sede DS600 non stop sofa Switzerland 1972
By Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger, De Sede
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
and manufactured by De Sede, Switerland 1972. The DS600, also known as the Tatzelwurm, Snake or 'das
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather, Felt

De Sede DS600 non stop sofa Switzerland 1972
De Sede DS600 non stop sofa Switzerland 1972
H 25.6 in W 165.36 in D 31.5 in
De Sede DS 600 Sofa in Black Leather Vintage
By Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger, De Sede
Located in Highland, IN
by Stendig, the DS 600 organic sofa is a brilliant and versatile design. Often called the "Non-stop
Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

De Sede DS-600 'Snake' Sectional Sofa in Light Grey Leather
By Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger, De Sede
Located in Waalwijk, NL
De Sede, Sectional sofa model ‘Snake’ DS-600, leather, Switzerland, 1972. An amazing design by
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-600 “Non-stop” Shape Modular Sofa Adjustable Elements
By Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Launched in 1972, DS-600 is an indestructible, variable modular system of upholstered furniture
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-600 “Non-stop” Shape Modular Sofa Adjustable Elements
By Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Launched in 1972, DS-600 is an indestructible, variable modular system of upholstered furniture
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-600 'Snake' Sectional Sofa in Patinated Brown Leather
By Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger, Klaus Vogt, De Sede
Located in Waalwijk, NL
De Sede, ‘Snake’ DS-600, leather, felt, Switzerland, 1972. A design by Ueli Berger, Elenora
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather, Felt

De Sede DS-600 “Non-stop” Shape Modular Sofa in Adjustable Elements
By Gordon Guillaumier, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Launched in 1972, DS-600 is an indestructible, variable modular system of upholstered furniture
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede Ds-600 "Non Stop" Snake Shaped Modular Sofa, 1980's
By Eleonore Peduzzi Riva, Ueli Berger, De Sede, Heinz Ulrich
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
A fabulous De Sede leather DS 600 "Non Stop" or snake shaped sofa. The DS 600 was designed in
Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-600 “Non-stop” Shape Modular Sofa in Adjustable Elements
By De Sede, Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Launched in 1972, DS-600 is an indestructible, variable modular system of upholstered furniture
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-600 Nonstop Snake Shaped Modular Sofa in Black Leather
By De Sede, Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Launched in 1972, DS-600 is an indestructible, variable modular system of upholstered furniture
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-600 “Non-stop” Shaped Modular Sofa in Adjustable Elements
By De Sede, Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Launched in 1972, DS-600 is an indestructible, variable modular system of upholstered furniture
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-600 “Non-stop” Shaped Modular Sofa in Adjustable Elements
By De Sede, Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Launched in 1972, DS-600 is an indestructible, variable modular system of upholstered furniture
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-600 “Non-stop” Shape Modular Sofa in Adjustable Elements
By De Sede, Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Launched in 1972, DS-600 is an indestructible, variable modular system of upholstered furniture
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-600 Nonstop Snake Shaped Modular Sofa in Black Leather
By De Sede, Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Launched in 1972, DS-600 is an indestructible, variable modular system of upholstered furniture
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-600 Nonstop Snake Shaped Modular Sofa in Black Leather
By De Sede, Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Launched in 1972, DS-600 is an indestructible, variable modular system of upholstered furniture
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-600 “Non-stop” Shaped Modular Sofa in Adjustable Elements
By De Sede, Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Launched in 1972, DS-600 is an indestructible, variable modular system of upholstered furniture
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-600 “Non-Stop” Modular Sofa for Stendig, circa 1990
By Ueli Berger, Klaus Vogt, Heinz Ulrich
Located in St Louis Park, MN
The DS-600 "Non-stop" sofa was designed in collaboration by Ueli Bergere, Elenora Peduzzi-Riva
Category

1990s Swiss Space Age Sectional Sofas

Materials

Textile, Ultrasuede

De Sede DS-600 “Non-stop” Modular Sofa in Blue with Adjustable Elements
By Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Launched in 1972, DS-600 is an indestructible, variable modular system of upholstered furniture
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Fabric

De Sede DS-600 “Non-stop” Modular Sofa in Blue with Adjustable Elements
By Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Launched in 1972, DS-600 is an indestructible, variable modular system of upholstered furniture
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

De Sede DS-600 “Non-stop” Modular Sofa in Blue with Adjustable Elements
By De Sede, Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Launched in 1972, DS-600 is an indestructible, variable modular system of upholstered furniture
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Mid-Century-Modern Leather Snake Sofa in style of De Sede DS-600 Non-Stop, 1970s
By Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger
Located in Zagreb, HR
in West Germany, and following the style of the De Sede DS-600 Non Stop stofa, designed by Ueli
Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

De Sede Ds-600 "Non Stop" Snake Shaped Modular Sofa in Full Black Leather
By Heinz Ulrich, Eleonore Peduzzi Riva, Ueli Berger, De Sede
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
A fabulous De Sede full leather DS 600 "Non Stop" or snake shaped sofa. The DS 600 was designed
Category

Early 2000s Swiss Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-600 “Non-stop” Modular Sofa in Cuoio Leather and Adjustable Elements
By Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Launched in 1972, DS-600 is an indestructible, variable modular system of upholstered furniture
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-600 “Non-stop” Shape Modular Sofa in Brown with Adjustable Elements
By De Sede, Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Launched in 1972, DS-600 is an indestructible, variable modular system of upholstered furniture
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-600 “Non-stop” Modular Sofa in Cuoio Leather and Adjustable Elements
By Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Launched in 1972, DS-600 is an indestructible, variable modular system of upholstered furniture
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-600 “Non-stop” Shape Modular Sofa in Brown with Adjustable Elements
By Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Launched in 1972, DS-600 is an indestructible, variable modular system of upholstered furniture
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-600 “Non-stop” Modular Sofa in Cuoio Leather and Adjustable Elements
By Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Launched in 1972, DS-600 is an indestructible, variable modular system of upholstered furniture
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-600 “Non-stop” Shape Modular Sofa in Brown with Adjustable Elements
By Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Launched in 1972, DS-600 is an indestructible, variable modular system of upholstered furniture
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-600 SNAKE OUTDOOR Sofa by U.Berger, E.Peduzzi-Riva, H.Ulrich, K.Vogt
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Outdoor by de Sede - Six sculptures, six ways to enjoy life outdoors. Whether revolutionary and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Sofas

Materials

Stainless Steel

De Sede DS-600 Stool in Black Leather by U. Berger, E. Peduzzi Riva, H. Ulrich
By Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Launched in 1972, DS-600 is an indestructible, variable modular system of upholstered furniture
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Stools

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-600 Stool in Black Leather by U. Berger, E. Peduzzi Riva, H. Ulrich
By Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Launched in 1972, DS-600 is an indestructible, variable modular system of upholstered furniture
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Stools

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-600 Stool in Black Leather by U. Berger, E. Peduzzi Riva, H. Ulrich
By Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Launched in 1972, DS-600 is an indestructible, variable modular system of upholstered furniture
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Stools

Materials

Leather

De Sede Non Stop Sofa DS-600, Stendig, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The De Sede DS-600 was designed by Ueli Berger, Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, and Heinz Ulrich in 1972
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

1970s Brazilian Rosewood 'Tubo' credenza designed by John Mascheroni for Vecta
By John Mascheroni
Located in Dallas, TX
unusual lines to complement your De Sede DS-600 or B&B Italia Camaleonda Sofa, look no further.
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Aluminum

Eleven Element Non Stop Sofa DS-600 by De Sede
By De Sede
Located in Dallas, TX
Sofa DS-600 designed by Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Ueli Berger, and Heinz Ulrich for De Sede, 1972
Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-80 MEMORY OUTDOOR Reclining Chair by de Sede Design Team
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Outdoor by de Sede - Six sculptures, six ways to enjoy life outdoors. Whether revolutionary and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Sofas

Materials

Wood

DS600 Modular Non Stop Sofa by Ueli Berger for De Sede. Set of 22 Pieces
By Ueli Berger, De Sede
Located in Melbourne, VIC
The DS-600, affectionately known as the "Non Stop" sofa, is a design masterpiece that emerged in
Category

20th Century Swiss Sofas

Materials

Suede

Sofa DS-600 by Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, De Sede, 1972, Switzerland
By Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger
Located in Dallas, TX
Custom ordered sofa DS-600 designed by Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Ueli Berger, and Heinz Ulrich, De
Category

20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Velvet

De Sede DS-164 SLIDE OUTDOOR Sofa by Hugo de Ruiter
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Outdoor by de Sede - Six sculptures, six ways to enjoy life outdoors. Whether revolutionary and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Sofas

Materials

Stainless Steel

De Sede DS-167 ISLAND OUTDOOR Sofa by Hugo de Ruiter
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Outdoor by de Sede - Six sculptures, six ways to enjoy life outdoors. Whether revolutionary and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Sofas

Materials

Stainless Steel

De Sede DS-1025 TERRAZZA OUTDOOR Sofa by Ubald Klug
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Outdoor by de Sede - Six sculptures, six ways to enjoy life outdoors. Whether revolutionary and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Sofas

Materials

Stainless Steel

DS 80/03 Sofa with 5 Cushions by De Sede
By De Sede
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
design, a piece from de Sede is the epitome of functionalism and fashion. Iconic models such as the DS
Category

2010s Swiss Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-266 YOGA OUTDOOR Reclining Chair by Stefan Heiliger
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Outdoor by de Sede - Six sculptures, six ways to enjoy life outdoors. Whether revolutionary and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Sofas

Materials

Stainless Steel

De Sede Iconic "Non Stop Sofa" in Full Grain Leather 1970s
By De Sede
Located in New York, NY
, Elenora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich and Klaus Vogt for De Sede, Switzerland 1970’s. The length can be
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood, Foam

Lounge Chair De Sede Model DS-51 Cognac Color Leather Switzerland
By De Sede
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Beautiful Cognac color leather relax armchair made by De Sede Switzerland. The chair has a metal
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel, Chrome

De Sede Ds-602 Modular Sofa in Fabric Seat and Back Upholstery
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
world-famous DS-600 “Tatzelwurm” was put down on paper with compasses, stencils and creative drawings, a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

De Sede Ds-602 Modular Sofa in Fabric Seat and Back Upholstery
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
world-famous DS-600 “Tatzelwurm” was put down on paper with compasses, stencils and creative drawings, a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

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De Sede Ds600 For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the de sede ds600 you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of animal skin, leather and fabric, every de sede ds600 was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a de sede ds600, we have 121 options in-stock, while there are 10 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer de sede ds600, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each de sede ds600 bearing Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made de sede ds600 over the years, but those crafted by De Sede, Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger and Ueli Berger are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a De Sede Ds600?

Prices for a de sede ds600 can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1,795 and can go as high as $85,000, while the average can fetch as much as $29,500.

Finding the Right sofas for You

Black leather, silk velvet cushions, breathable bouclé fabric — when shopping for antique, new or vintage sofas, today’s couch connoisseurs have much to choose from in terms of style and shape. But it wasn’t always thus. 

The sofa is typically defined as a long upholstered seat that features a back and arms and is intended for two or more people. While the term “couch” comes from the Old French couche, meaning to lie down, and sofa has Eastern origins, both are forms of divan, a Turkish word that means an elongated cushioned seat. No matter how you spell it, sofa just means comfort, at least it does today.

In the early days of sofa design, upholstery consisted of horsehair or dried moss. Sofas that originated in countries such as France during the 17th century were more integral to decor than they were to comfort. Like most Baroque furnishings from the region, they frequently comprised heavy, gilded mahogany frames and were upholstered in floral Beauvais tapestry. Today, options abound when it comes to style and material, with authentic leather offerings and classy steel settees. Plush, velvet chesterfields represent the platonic ideal of coziness

Vladimir Kagan’s iconic sofa designs, such as the Crescent and the Serpentine — which, like the sectional sofas of the 1960s created by furniture makers such as Harvey Probber, are quite popular among mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts — showcase the spectrum of style available to modern consumers. Those looking to make a statement can turn to Studio 65’s lip-shaped Bocca sofa, which was inspired by the work of Salvador Dalí. Elsewhere, the furniture of the 1970s evokes an era when experimentation ruled, or at least provided a reason to break the rules. Just about every area of society felt a sudden urge to be wayward, to push boundaries — and buttons. Vintage leather sofas of that decade are characterized by a rare blending of the showy and organic.

With so many options, it’s important to explore and find the perfect furniture for your space. Paying attention to the lines of the cushions as well as the flow from the backrest into the arms is crucial to identifying a cohesive new piece for your home or office.

Fortunately, with styles from every era — and even round sofas — there’s a luxurious piece for every space. Deck out your living room with an Art Deco lounge or go retro with a nostalgic '80s design. No matter your sitting vision, the right piece is waiting for you in the expansive collection of unique sofas on 1stDibs.