De Sede DS-142 armchair / daybed – black leather, Winfried Totzek, 1980s

De Sede DS-142 lounge chair / daybed in black leather – Winfried Totzek, 1980s

This De Sede DS-142 is one of the most versatile seating pieces in the Swiss design furniture range of De Sede. Designed by Winfried Totzek (1988), it has a backrest and two armrests that can each be set independently in different positions. With a few simple movements the chair changes from a generous leather armchair into a chaise longue, lounge chair or daybed. The upholstered sections in black leather with their characteristic pleated seams rest on a black lacquered steel base.

All positions in motion

Why we chose this piece

A true design icon of the 1980s that is still available new, but at many times the price. This vintage example has its original black leather, which has developed a beautiful, soft patina over the years.

Style and interior

A sculptural statement in a postmodern, minimalist, space age or eclectic interior; as a reading chair, as a lounger in a study or loft, or as an eye-catcher in a modern living room.

Dimensions: width 160 cm (sides up) to 198 cm (sides flat), depth 82–98 cm, height 56–97 cm (depending on the position), seat height 40 cm
Material: black leather, black lacquered steel base
Designer: Winfried Totzek
Maker: De Sede, Switzerland
Model: DS-142
Period: designed 1988, this example made in the 1980s
Origin: Switzerland
Condition: good vintage condition. The backrest and both sides adjust into all positions. The original black leather has a beautiful patina with signs of use: light wear and craquelure on the edge of one armrest (photo 9), a few scuffs and small scratches on a corner of one side (photo 12) and signs of use with some superficial craquelure on the leather of the seat (photo 8). The leather is free of tears. The lacquered steel feet have scratches and some rust (photo 10).

Price:
€ 1.950

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