Tatzelwurm Sofa - The Essential
Tatzelwurm Sofa - The Essential

Tatzelwurm Sofa

$16,500
$16,500 $40,000
A Shape-Shifter for Your Space

A radical rethink of what a sofa can be. Designed in 1972 for De Sede, this sofa trades the fixed frame for a chain of individual segments that link together like vertebrae. Nicknamed the “Snake,” it coils, curves, and stretches to any length, shaping itself to a room rather than the other way around. The result is part furniture, part installation—a piece that invites both play and precision in how it’s arranged.

29.1"H × 944.9"W × 393.7"D; Seat Height: 15.8"
Materials

Internal Frame with Flexible Connector
Sturdy structure joined by a hidden, flexible connector for modular reconfiguration.

High-Density Foam Padding
Supportive foam that maintains comfort and shape over long-term use.

Leather or Fabric Upholstery
Channel-stitched covers that emphasize the ribbed silhouette, combining tactile richness with durability.
Design

The sofa embodies modularity taken to its extreme.

• Segmented construction allows endless length and form.
• Flexible joints create sweeping curves or straight runs.
• Ribbed channel upholstery gives each module sculptural depth.
• Works as a singular sofa or an expandable seating system.
Care

• Vacuum regularly with a soft brush attachment.
• Blot spills immediately with a clean, dry cloth.
• Condition leather periodically to maintain suppleness.
• Avoid direct sunlight to protect finish and color.
  • Arrives in 6-10 Weeks
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Infinite Modularity

Linked segments connect with a flexible joint system, allowing the sofa to bend, curve, or stretch endlessly to fit any space.

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1970s Innovation

Introduced during a wave of design experimentation, it rejected static forms in favor of playful flexibility.

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Dynamic Form

Its ribbed leather segments create bold lines and sweeping curves that shift with every configuration.

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Modern Benchmark

This modular design is prized for its ingenuity and flexibility, earning lasting favor with architects and collectors.
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Manufactured In

Foshan, China

Production Time

7 days

Transit Time

2 – 3 Weeks

Total Time To Arrival

6-10 Weeks from order

Skip the brand tax

This Tatzelwurm Sofa was inspired by DS-600 By De Sede. A branded version costs $40,000. Our version, made by world-class factories with comparable specifications costs $16,500.

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Modular segments
Flexible joints
Curves or extends
Plush channel padding

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Modular segments
Flexible joints
Curves or extends
Plush channel padding

Questions About The Tatzelwurm Sofa

How long until I receive my order?

The Tatzelwurm Sofa arrives approximately 6-10 Weeks from the day of order.

Our products take longer to arrive than most others on the internet. But there's a good reason why. Most of our pieces are made to order and ship directly from the source. We don’t keep warehouses or carry excess inventory. This is how we cut costs and pass thousands in savings back to you. But it also means you have to wait a bit longer.
What is your return policy

The Tatzelwurm Sofa can be returned Made-to-order, no returns accepted after receiving the order if the product is damaged or unusable.

Our products are made to order. So we cannot offer returns for changes in preference. But we always do what we can to make it right.

To be returned, products need to be completely unused and still in their original packaging.
How can I track my order?

The Tatzelwurm Sofa ships within 7 days of order placement.

Once your order has been shipped, you will receive an email with tracking details, allowing you to monitor its progress. Simply use the provided tracking information on our delivery partner’s website to stay updated on your shipment.
I have another question

Visit our main FAQs here or contact us at care@theessential.com
Judge us by our looks

Our packaging is safe, simple, and proudly no frills. We don't think it makes sense to pay for things you throw away immediately.

That's why the Tatzelwurm Sofa ships in the same protective packaging the manufacturer uses, covered in functional stickers and foreign stamps showing the journey it's been on.

We don't hide it and wear it as a badge of honor for the places our products have been and the people who made them.

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