DS-2011 HARLEQUIN

PIN–UP HOME is pleased to present DS-2011 HARLEQUIN, a collection of upholstered seating developed in collaboration with de Sede, the renowned Swiss producer of hand-crafted leather furniture. The DS-2011 HARLEQUIN collection consists of four pieces: two two-seater sofas, an armchair, and an ottoman.

PIN–UP HOME’s DS-2011 HARLEQUIN collection is based on a de Sede classic: the DS-2011, a two-seater sofa first launched in 1983. Each panel of the DS-2011 HARLEQUIN edition is produced in a different color: green, blue, pink, yellow, or white. The multi-chromaticity of the DS-2011 HARLEQUIN takes inspiration from brightly painted Roman sculpture, the color experiments by Swiss architect Le Corbusier, and the vivid palettes of artists like Johannes Itten, Sarah Morris, and Peter Halley.

The special HARLEQUIN edition emphasizes de Sede’s signature craftsmanship, using color to highlight the soft lines and the construction of the hand-stitched leather panels, complete with de Sede’s signature visible stitching. The relatively compact form makes the DS-2011 HARLEQUIN collection especially suited for smaller spaces.

The campaign for PIN–UP HOME’s DS-2011 HARLEQUIN collection was photographed in the Swiss Alps near Gstaad by London-based photographer Francesco Nazardo.

DS-2011 HARLEQUIN is the fourth collection from PIN–UP HOME, following the successful launch of USM NYC BY BEN GANZ in December 2022, SOAP ON A ROPE in September 2023, and the portable SALT LEAF light in November 2023. The DS-2011 HARLEQUIN will be directly distributed through pinuphome.com and Duplex Design in New York City, de Sede’s agent for the Americas.

“The DS-2011 is a classic — of design generally, and for me personally. The sofa has been the centerpiece of my parent’s living room in Switzerland while I was growing up, so its airy design is linked in my mind to the lightness of childhood play, balanced by the indestructible quality of its soft leather. Returning to the DS-2011 in 2024, the shape feels more relevant than ever: a beautifully simple, expertly crafted canvas to be celebrated. The PIN–UP HOME HARLEQUIN edition uses color to draw attention to that balanced simplicity, highlighting the soft lines and the construction of each leather panel carefully hand-stitched into place.”
— Ben Ganz, CDO PIN–UP HOME

"Craftsmanship has always been an integral part of de Sede. Producing the lightweight upholstery panels of the DS-2011 takes years of expertise and skill. As a trained craftswoman myself, I enjoy conveying the love for detail and quality to our customers. With the design of the HARLEQUIN version of the DS-2011, PIN–UP HOME created a unique piece with a ‘wow’ effect.”
— Monika Walser, CEO de Sede AG

"In the design and collectible furniture world, de Sede is one of the true originals that younger brands continue to look up to. Who is better aligned with the essence of de Sede than PIN–UP, whose readers are very intentional about original architecture and design? That is why I introduced PIN–UP HOME and de Sede: the sensibilities match perfectly. Among de Sede’s most iconic designs are the DS-600 Snake or the DS-1025 Terrazza, but it is exciting to see that PIN–UP HOME chose a quieter house staple, the DS-2011, for reinterpretation. It is the perfect dialogue between a classic de Sede original and the buoyant, youthful spirit of PIN–UP HOME.”
— Patrizio Chiarparini, Founder Duplex Design, Official de Sede agent, Americas