DS-600 Non-Stop Sofa with 16 Elements

De Sede
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An exceptional example of Swiss design's most audacious sofa: the De Sede DS-600, affectionately nicknamed the "Non-Stop" or "Caterpillar" sofa. Conceived in 1972 by a four-person design collective for De Sede, the DS-600 broke every rule of what a sofa was supposed to be — rather than a fixed frame, it is built from an endless chain of individually upholstered, cushion-like segments, each riding on its own hidden caster. The result is a sofa with no beginning and no end: segments can be linked, unlinked, and rearranged endlessly to snake through a room, wrap a corner, coil into a circle, or stretch the full length of a wall. This example is dressed in a rich cognac leather that has developed a beautiful, lived-in patina over the decades — deep creasing, soft sheen, and warm tonal variation that only genuine full-grain leather acquires with age and use.  A true icon of postmodern Swiss furniture design and a piece from the permanent collections of major design museums, the DS-600 remains one of the most collectible and instantly recognizable sofas of the 20th century. A striking, sculptural anchor for a lounge, gallery, loft, or design-forward living space.

Located at our Los Angeles Gallery. 

Specifications
Specifications
Creator

De Sede

Reference No.

LU1853351225882

Place of Origin

Switzerland

Date of Manufacture

1980s

Dimensions

163 in width
30 in height
42 in depth
17.5 in seat height

Materials & Technique
Creator

De Sede

Reference No.

LU1853351225882

Place of Origin

Switzerland

Date of Manufacture

1980s

Dimensions

163 in width
30 in height
42 in depth
17.5 in seat height

Materials & Technique
Specifications
Creator

De Sede

Reference No.

LU1853351225882

Place of Origin

Switzerland

Date of Manufacture

1980s

Dimensions

163 in width
30 in height
42 in depth
17.5 in seat height

Materials & Technique
Designer Notes
De Sede
est. 1965
Established in 1965, De Sede epitomizes Swiss design and craftsmanship. With a history of fine saddle production, De Sede progressed to manufacturing leather goods and furniture. Collaborating with brilliant designers throughout the decades, De Sede has produced iconic design collectibles including the Non-Stop Sofa and the Terrazza sofa by Ubald Klug. 60 years later, they are still manufacturing their goods out of their Swiss factory in Klingnau.
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DS-600 Non-Stop Sofa with 16 Elements

De Sede
$44,500

An exceptional example of Swiss design's most audacious sofa: the De Sede DS-600, affectionately nicknamed the "Non-Stop" or "Caterpillar" sofa. Conceived in 1972 by a four-person design collective for De Sede, the DS-600 broke every rule of what a sofa was supposed to be — rather than a fixed frame, it is built from an endless chain of individually upholstered, cushion-like segments, each riding on its own hidden caster. The result is a sofa with no beginning and no end: segments can be linked, unlinked, and rearranged endlessly to snake through a room, wrap a corner, coil into a circle, or stretch the full length of a wall. This example is dressed in a rich cognac leather that has developed a beautiful, lived-in patina over the decades — deep creasing, soft sheen, and warm tonal variation that only genuine full-grain leather acquires with age and use.  A true icon of postmodern Swiss furniture design and a piece from the permanent collections of major design museums, the DS-600 remains one of the most collectible and instantly recognizable sofas of the 20th century. A striking, sculptural anchor for a lounge, gallery, loft, or design-forward living space.

Located at our Los Angeles Gallery. 

De Sede DS-600 Non-Stop Sofa with 16 Elements
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Merit

DS-600 Non-Stop Sofa with 16 Elements

De Sede


$44,500


An exceptional example of Swiss design's most audacious sofa: the De Sede DS-600, affectionately nicknamed the "Non-Stop" or "Caterpillar" sofa. Conceived in 1972 by a four-person design collective for De Sede, the DS-600 broke every rule of what a sofa was supposed to be — rather than a fixed frame, it is built from an endless chain of individually upholstered, cushion-like segments, each riding on its own hidden caster. The result is a sofa with no beginning and no end: segments can be linked, unlinked, and rearranged endlessly to snake through a room, wrap a corner, coil into a circle, or stretch the full length of a wall. This example is dressed in a rich cognac leather that has developed a beautiful, lived-in patina over the decades — deep creasing, soft sheen, and warm tonal variation that only genuine full-grain leather acquires with age and use.  A true icon of postmodern Swiss furniture design and a piece from the permanent collections of major design museums, the DS-600 remains one of the most collectible and instantly recognizable sofas of the 20th century. A striking, sculptural anchor for a lounge, gallery, loft, or design-forward living space.

Located at our Los Angeles Gallery. 

De Sede DS-600 Non-Stop Sofa with 16 Elements
Creator
De Sede
Reference No.
LU1853351225882
Place of Origin
Switzerland
Date of Manufacture
1980s
Dimensions
163 in width
30 in height
42 in depth
17.5 in seat height