1962 The upholster-master Ernst Lüthy creates de Sede AG

1965 Transformation of the private company into a corporation

1983 Integration of the de Sede AG by the Swiss industrie-group PCW with Franz Wassmer sd CEO.

1988 Hans-Peter Faessler becomes the new owner.

Firm chronology

Nationality

Klingnau

Brand Name

Luxury

Handcrafted

• Each leather hide is personally examined by a de Sede specialist direct at the tannery.

• Highest handcraftmanship and attention to detail

Unique details

Quality- Certify 1995

- certifies 1996 (1st furniture manufacturer of Switzerland)

- Chamber examination: The release of relevant volatile pollutants is measured

Leather quality

World-wide authority in leathers

• the best leather• from young bulls• from European breed• best breeding conditions• only selected hides• only Nappa leather • open pores• up to 1/2 cm thick• highest light-fastness• according to de Sede specifications tanned

& colored

Reliability

Purchase Quality control Sorting

CuttingQuality control

during production Sewing

Gluing Foam and Dacron Final assembly

Final inspectionTechnology & development

Despatch

Products

Classics

DS-600

DS-57

DS-47

RH-306

DS-2011

DS-264

Modern

DS-6

DS-6

DS-7

DS-118

DS-570

DS-725

DS-727

DS-715

DS-207

DS-272

DS-218

DS-172

DS-180

DS-180

DS-716

DS-540

DS-730

Avantgarde

DS-255

DS-150

DS-8

DS-1025

Romantic

DS-745

DS-116

DS-17 / DS-117

DS-209

Installations

Hotel

St. Moritz, Switzerland (DS-203)

Restaurants / Bars

Le Cabaret, Paris France (special finishes)

Le Cabaret

Banks

London, England

Insurance

London, England (DS-600)

Public Buildings

Alabama, USA (DS-220)

Redwerk Studio

Kibanoff Theater

Retail

Neiman Markus Department Store USA