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Vintage DS-47 Two-Seater Sofa by De Sede, Thick Neck Leather Sofa, Extendable Seat, 1970s
€3,200
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ProfessionalAmsterdam, NetherlandsOn Whoppah since January 2026 • 5 sales
Product description
A beautifully grounded vintage DS-47 two-seater sofa by De Sede, made in Switzerland in the 1970s. The DS-47 is one of those designs that says everything through material and proportion alone: thick neck leather, softly rounded volumes, low architectural lines, and a quiet kind of authority that only gets better with age. De Sede’s own brand history notes that the DS-47 was presented at IMM Cologne in 1976 and immediately drew attention for its use of exceptionally thick 5 mm bull leather, a detail the company still highlights today as an example of its craftsmanship.
That material quality is really the heart of the piece. De Sede grew out of a Swiss saddlery tradition and remains closely associated with hand-crafted leather furniture made in Switzerland, long-lasting construction, and an almost sculptural treatment of upholstery. The DS-47 captures that particularly well: rather than relying on visible decoration, it lets the leather do the work. The broad rolled arms, dense form, and generous seat create a sofa that feels both restrained and deeply tactile. It is also functional in a way that feels very considered, with a pull-out seat that increases the depth for a more relaxed lounging position. De Sede’s current brand material emphasises durability, natural materials, and Swiss-made production, which aligns closely with the character of this model.
The shape is compact but substantial, and the leather already shows the kind of lived-in softness and patina that suits De Sede so well. It is the sort of piece that works effortlessly in a more brutalist, quiet luxury, or mid-century informed interior, but also adds warmth and contrast to cleaner contemporary spaces. The extendable seat gives it another layer of practicality, making it especially good as a compact lounge sofa where comfort matters as much as presence.
Details
Origin: Switzerland
Maker: De Sede
Model: DS-47
Period: 1970s
Type: two-seater sofa / loveseat
Material: thick neck leather, upholstery, internal frame
Colour: dark brown
Dimensions: 139 W × 89–106 D × 72 H cm (54.7 W × 35.0–41.7 D × 28.3 H in)
Seat height: 42 cm (16.5 in)
Seat depth: adjustable / extendable
Notable feature: pull-out seat mechanism for deeper lounging position
Condition
Good vintage condition with age-related wear consistent with use. The leather presents beautifully overall with a rich dark tone and natural patina. Visible signs of age include surface wear, creasing, small scratches, light scuffs, and some pressure marks to the upholstery, all in keeping with a vintage De Sede sofa of this type. The piece remains very attractive overall and the wear adds to the character rather than distracting from it.
Specifications
Category2 seatersConditionGoodColorsBrownMaterialLeatherNumber of items1Brandde SedeHeight72 cmWidth139 cmDepth89 cmSeat height42 cmSigns of usageDiscoloring, ScratchesSeller locationAmsterdam, NetherlandsDelivery optionsDelivery or pickup
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ProfessionalAmsterdam, NetherlandsOn Whoppah since January 2026 • 5 sales