De Sede DS2011-2: Swiss Design, Quality and Architectural Form


 De Sede is one of the most recognised names in high-end Swiss design, renowned for the quality of its craftsmanship, the use of premium materials, and a design philosophy centred on long-lasting durability. Founded in Switzerland, the company built its identity around a particular expertise in leather, meticulously crafted to enhance its softness, texture, and natural evolution over time. De Sede’s language combines comfort, formal rigour, and innovation, creating upholstered furniture that unites functionality with a strong sculptural presence. The exceptional quality of its construction, the solidity of its structures, and the selection of materials designed to endure have allowed numerous De Sede sofas to withstand decades of use while preserving their structural integrity. Even today, examples more than sixty years old can be found in excellent condition despite extensive use, bearing witness to a conception of design founded on durability, quality, and the ability to accompany several generations.

The DS2011-2 interprets the concept of seating through an extremely essential form, dominated by a continuous, minimalist curved line. Its clean and controlled silhouette gives the sofa an almost architectural presence: more than simply a piece of furniture, it appears as a volume designed to define the space around it.


Presented here as a pair, the two DS2011-2 sofas share the same distinctive form and midnight blue leather upholstery, creating a remarkably cohesive presence when placed together. The leather of one sofa remains exceptionally well preserved, with a more uniform and pristine appearance, while the other displays a beautifully developed patina acquired naturally over time. Rather than creating a visual inconsistency, this subtle difference in the condition of the leather brings character and depth to the pair. The two sofas complement one another effortlessly, demonstrating that variations in patina and surface are entirely compatible within the same interior.


The midnight blue leather further enhances the depth of the forms, creating a refined dialogue between the softness of the material and the structural rigour of the design. The balance between curve, proportion and material fully expresses the pursuit of formal synthesis that characterises De Sede design, transforming each sofa into a sculptural element capable of engaging with its architectural surroundings.


Together, the two pieces create an elegant and harmonious composition in which the difference in their leather finishes becomes part of their individual identity rather than a limitation. Their shared proportions, colour and unmistakable architectural character allow them to coexist naturally within the same environment, offering a sophisticated example of how authentic signs of time can sit comfortably alongside a more pristine condition.


It is a pairing in which aesthetics, construction and the passage of time achieve a rare equilibrium, preserving the expressive strength of the DS2011-2 while allowing each piece to retain its own history and character.

Item nr. 26126

Pair of Two-Seater Sofas in Midnight Blue Leather model DS2011-2

ProductionDe Sede
Switzerland 1983

MaterialMidnight blue patinated leather | steel frame

Dimension198 x 80 x Seating HT 42 x Total HT 81 cm

Price in Swiss Francs / Euro€ 2'600.00

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De Sede DS2011-2: Swiss Design, Quality and Architectural Form


 De Sede is one of the most recognised names in high-end Swiss design, renowned for the quality of its craftsmanship, the use of premium materials, and a design philosophy centred on long-lasting durability. Founded in Switzerland, the company built its identity around a particular expertise in leather, meticulously crafted to enhance its softness, texture, and natural evolution over time. De Sede’s language combines comfort, formal rigour, and innovation, creating upholstered furniture that unites functionality with a strong sculptural presence. The exceptional quality of its construction, the solidity of its structures, and the selection of materials designed to endure have allowed numerous De Sede sofas to withstand decades of use while preserving their structural integrity. Even today, examples more than sixty years old can be found in excellent condition despite extensive use, bearing witness to a conception of design founded on durability, quality, and the ability to accompany several generations.

The DS2011-2 interprets the concept of seating through an extremely essential form, dominated by a continuous, minimalist curved line. Its clean and controlled silhouette gives the sofa an almost architectural presence: more than simply a piece of furniture, it appears as a volume designed to define the space around it.


Presented here as a pair, the two DS2011-2 sofas share the same distinctive form and midnight blue leather upholstery, creating a remarkably cohesive presence when placed together. The leather of one sofa remains exceptionally well preserved, with a more uniform and pristine appearance, while the other displays a beautifully developed patina acquired naturally over time. Rather than creating a visual inconsistency, this subtle difference in the condition of the leather brings character and depth to the pair. The two sofas complement one another effortlessly, demonstrating that variations in patina and surface are entirely compatible within the same interior.


The midnight blue leather further enhances the depth of the forms, creating a refined dialogue between the softness of the material and the structural rigour of the design. The balance between curve, proportion and material fully expresses the pursuit of formal synthesis that characterises De Sede design, transforming each sofa into a sculptural element capable of engaging with its architectural surroundings.


Together, the two pieces create an elegant and harmonious composition in which the difference in their leather finishes becomes part of their individual identity rather than a limitation. Their shared proportions, colour and unmistakable architectural character allow them to coexist naturally within the same environment, offering a sophisticated example of how authentic signs of time can sit comfortably alongside a more pristine condition.


It is a pairing in which aesthetics, construction and the passage of time achieve a rare equilibrium, preserving the expressive strength of the DS2011-2 while allowing each piece to retain its own history and character.

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De Sede DS2011-2: Swiss Design, Quality and Architectural Form

 De Sede is one of the most recognised names in high-end Swiss design, renowned for the quality of its craftsmanship, the use of premium materials, and a design philosophy centred on long-lasting durability. Founded in Switzerland, the company built its identity around a particular expertise in leather, meticulously crafted to enhance its softness, texture, and natural evolution over time. De Sede’s language combines comfort, formal rigour, and innovation, creating upholstered furniture that unites functionality with a strong sculptural presence. The exceptional quality of its construction, the solidity of its structures, and the selection of materials designed to endure have allowed numerous De Sede sofas to withstand decades of use while preserving their structural integrity. Even today, examples more than sixty years old can be found in excellent condition despite extensive use, bearing witness to a conception of design founded on durability, quality, and the ability to accompany several generations.

The DS2011-2 interprets the concept of seating through an extremely essential form, dominated by a continuous, minimalist curved line. Its clean and controlled silhouette gives the sofa an almost architectural presence: more than simply a piece of furniture, it appears as a volume designed to define the space around it.

Presented here as a pair, the two DS2011-2 sofas share the same distinctive form and midnight blue leather upholstery, creating a remarkably cohesive presence when placed together. The leather of one sofa remains exceptionally well preserved, with a more uniform and pristine appearance, while the other displays a beautifully developed patina acquired naturally over time. Rather than creating a visual inconsistency, this subtle difference in the condition of the leather brings character and depth to the pair. The two sofas complement one another effortlessly, demonstrating that variations in patina and surface are entirely compatible within the same interior.

The midnight blue leather further enhances the depth of the forms, creating a refined dialogue between the softness of the material and the structural rigour of the design. The balance between curve, proportion and material fully expresses the pursuit of formal synthesis that characterises De Sede design, transforming each sofa into a sculptural element capable of engaging with its architectural surroundings.

Together, the two pieces create an elegant and harmonious composition in which the difference in their leather finishes becomes part of their individual identity rather than a limitation. Their shared proportions, colour and unmistakable architectural character allow them to coexist naturally within the same environment, offering a sophisticated example of how authentic signs of time can sit comfortably alongside a more pristine condition.

It is a pairing in which aesthetics, construction and the passage of time achieve a rare equilibrium, preserving the expressive strength of the DS2011-2 while allowing each piece to retain its own history and character.

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