Description
Was- $2595. SOLD YESTERDAY for way less than the marked price during Covid-19 Lockdown!
SOLD from Pascoe Vale, Melbourne Depot- social distancing rules apply at our depots. I’m currently in Melbourne so can facilitate a transaction easily at the moment. (I’m based in Brisbane and have decided it will be too hard to run my Melbourne depot remotely at the moment so will be moving all my Melbourne stock into long-term storage over the next couple of weeks or so.)
6 Movable Parts. Can be set up in 24 ways! Incredible Swiss Engineering. Retailed NEW 5 years ago- AU $13 000.
SOLD YESTERDAY FOR A GREAT PRICE FOR THIS iNVISeDGE CUSTOMER!
Background Info and Provenance
RRP NEW from SPACE FURNITURE- $16 000
A de Sede DS450 sofa in premium LEATHER upholstery and SIX movable parts. The moving parts and quality are the genius of this design. This sofa is a master of transformation- with two simple flicks of the wrist it transforms from sofa to double armchair. The 2 seat-sections are fitted on a manual-turning mechanism- they rotate around from the side to the front. The armrest has a ratchet joint at each end which is also manually adjustable. This means the armrest can also become a footrest (with a maximum load 50 kg). The 2 back-sections tilt backwards (about half-way down) with a gas spring that’s continuously adjustable. You can also slide the 2 seat-sections around into sofa-position and lay each armrest out completely flat to create a surface that’s long enough for anyone to sleep on (233cm long). Use the racket joint at the armrest to pull it up on one side to create a pillow head-rest when it’s in bed-position. There’s a multitude of ways this piece can be used. In a small apartment, it will be your “everyday” piece and be much loved. Perfect for 2 people to tailor the comfort that each enjoys for binge-watching Netflix, great as a day-bed for those lazy Sunday afternoons or when a friend has a few drinks and needs somewhere to crash. With the armrests down, it could also seat 4 people for when extra seating is needed when you have friends over. The sculptured headrests are not only beautiful but add a touch of class to this timeless-looking piece AND also cradle the head for total luxury.
De Sede has dedicated themselves entirely to manufacture- to craftsmanship performed by hand since 1962. The refinement and perfection of their skills has been cultivated since the company’s founding. Customers can be certain that each de Sede furniture piece meets their strict and high-quality standards. Their specialists ensure all the leather they process is of the best quality. De Sede upholsterers are masters of their craft. Rounding off their production are exact seams, many handcrafted. De Sede’s manufacture is also committed to environmentally-friendly and energy-efficient production and business activity. De Sede understand nature and human society as part of a global ecosystem that must unconditionally be kept in a balance. You’re not only investing in an item of quality and durability but also one that’s created by an environmentally-conscious business.
This piece has certainly been crafted to last the long-haul. It’s as heavy as hell which means the frame should last forever. The weight is the only criticism anyone could possibly have about the design- the sofa is hard to move. But if you want the luxury of all the moving parts and fall in love with the incredible comfort this piece offers, you’ll still be taking it wherever you go- even if you have to help the removal guys get it to their truck. On flat surfaces you can put wheel cups under each leg (not included but readily available from Bunnings) and because of the weight it’s easy to roll along- all the wheel cups stay in place. It’s hard to move upstairs though. We got this sent from Sydney and for the transit we had the 2 seat-sections removed from the frame. The seat-frame is still heavy on its own but this minor dismantling made it a bit easier. (I labelled each section so if it has to be dismantled again it’s easy to match up the parts at the other end.)
This particular lounge has been used for 5 years and thanks to the quality build, it won’t be ending up in landfill for at least a generation of use (it still presents incredibly well, thanks to the hardy leather). This de Sede design was launched in 1999 and is still in production to this day vouching for its timelessness- 21 years and still going strong. There’s no better way I can think of to invest in your home and our environment.
around 2001
