Furniture brand SEM started as a spin-off from Milanese brand Spotti and now has an exceptional reputation of its own. Working with acclaimed furniture designers, including Valentina Cameranesi Sgroi, Vormen and Elisa Ossino, SEM creates personalized and finely crafted solutions for modern living.
During the 1950s, large furniture manufacturers often had difficulty providing customized, high-quality furniture while producing other products on a mass scale. SEM originated from that demand and has evolved to complement Spotti and offer simple, functional and highly ergonomic furniture for both work and home environments.
SEM, which stands for Spotti Edizioni Milano, has attracted a wide range of talent to design its furniture collections. Pivot, named for a hingeless door mechanism in its cupboards, is a design by Giacomo Moor, named as Elle Decor Italia’s Best Young Designer of 2016. Futuraforma, designed by architecture and interior design team Marcante-Testa, is a sophisticated collection featuring the Duale table, the Genio chandelier and the Magico carpet.
Italian architect Hannes Peer lent his expertise to the Paesaggio collection, which features notable designs like the Nuvola armchair, the Alea dining chair, the Petali table lamp and the Butterfly table. Peer’s Butterfly console tables and other tables are a meeting between architecture, design and engineering to produce a complex and organic form that catches the eye.
SEM displayed collections at Milan Design Week in 2018 and 2019 and with AD France’s AD Intérieurs in 2019. SEM also expanded the Paesaggio collection during the 2021 FuoriSalone, Alcova, in Milan.
On 1stDibs, find a collection of SEM tables, seating, lighting and more.
Contemporary Sofa Nuvola by Hannes Peer in Santos Rosewood and Full Leather
By Hannes Peer, SEM
Located in Brooklyn, NY
By definition this variant of the 'Nuvola' armchair is a 3 seater sofa but it is so much more. Like the armchair it is a sculpture of iron, wood and a wide and soft padding that give...
Brass
$31,790 / item
Contemporary Sofa Muir by Hannes Peer
By Hannes Peer, SEM
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Contemporary Sofa Muir Paesaggio collection designed by Hannes Peer for SEM. The idea for the 'MUIR' sofa was born during a trip by Hannes Peer to the Northern California coast, specifically during a stay in a typical modernist house overlooking Muir Beach, this rough beach with surf waves...
Leather, Wood
$6,500Sale Price|48% Off
H 29 in W 98 in D 51 in
Mid-Century Modern Curved Serpentine Cloud Sofa by Weiman
By Weiman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A sleek modern sofa designed by Weiman in the 1980s. It features a curved design, with circular platform bases, and original textured print upholster...
Fabric, Wood
$14,600 / item
H 31.5 in W 106 in D 38 in
Custom Tete-a-tete Sofa Bench in Grey Velvet with Walnut Base by Adesso Imports
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom tete-a-tete sofa bench in grey silk velvet with American walnut wood base. Made in Los Angeles by Adesso Imports. Can be done in different fabrics, colors, sizes and woods. ...
Velvet, Walnut
$37,441 / set
H 33.47 in W 62.21 in D 34.26 in
DS-1025 Cognac Leather Terrazza Sofa's by Ubald Klug for De Sede, 1980s
By De Sede, Ubald Klug
Located in amstelveen, NL
Set of two DS-1025 Terrazza Landscape sofa elements in light cognac leather, by Ubald Klug for De Sede in the 1980s. The design is built up from distinctive layered leather sections...
Leather
$11,415 / set
H 27.56 in W 36.23 in D 55.12 in
Superb Pair of Minotti “Andersen” Chaise Sofas Daybed in Geometric Linen Fabric
By Minotti
Located in Barrowford, GB
This is a superb, identical pair of Minotti “Andersen” Chaise Sofas (which, as you will see, can be configured to create a sofa/daybed) dressed in a p...
Linen
Knot Brazilian Contemporary Foam Sofa by Lattoog
By Lattoog
Located in Sao Paolo, BR
This sofa/pouf is characterized by a flexible linear structure tied in a knot shape. The 'Knot' was the first piece created by the duo Leonardo Lattavo and Pedro Moog, when designing furniture was still seen as a hobby by both of them. A few years later, when they came across the cover of an Italian magazine that showed a piece of furniture by the Campana brothers (the Boa sofa...
Fabric, Upholstery
$26,145
H 31.5 in W 125.6 in D 62.21 in
Contemporary Galapinhos Leather Sofa, Caramel Nubuck, Handmade by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Contemporary Galapinhos Leather Sofa, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Galapinhos leather sofa brings the essence of nature indoors, insp...
Leather, Oak, Bouclé, Walnut, Wool, Linen, Wood
$22,833
H 25.6 in W 96.46 in D 39.38 in
Cassina 'Soriana' Cognac Leather Sofa by Afra and Tobia Scarpa, 1970s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Antwerp, BE
Scarpa; Cassina; Tobia Scarpa; Afra Scarpa; Minimalist; Italian Design; Hollywood Regency; Post-modern; Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Soriana, reupholstered in aniline leather....
Chrome
$7,800
H 38 in W 90 in D 32 in
Midcentury Italian Postmodern Sculptural Asymmetrical Sofa in Black Upholstery
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A chic asymmetrical sofa design made in Italy in the 1980s. This high quality made piece was just recovered in new jet black upholstery.
Fabric
$26,662 / item
H 31.5 in W 125.6 in D 55.12 in
Modern Galapinhos Teak OUTDOOR Curved Sofa, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Rute Martins, Greenapple, Dedar
Located in Lisboa, PT
Contemporary Galapinhos Curved Sofa, Contemporary OUTDOOR Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Galapinhos curved sofa brings the essence of nature indoors...
Onyx, Travertine, Stainless Steel
$4,500
H 30.25 in W 64 in D 35.5 in
1970s Karl Springer Style Chaise Lounge Sofa by Bernhardt Flair in Golden Silk
By Karl Springer, Steve Chase, Bernhardt
Located in St. Louis, MO
Sleek 1970s Hollywood Regency fully upholstered chaise lounge or sofa for Berhardt Flair in the style of Karl Springer or Steve Chase in original tan silk blend upholstery. Great 70s styling with upholstered flared legs, Ogee around base and angled back and sides to the sofa. In fine original condition, some minor marks on feet and to the backs, one lighter spot on the seat. Foam is in perfect condition on this very comfortable chaise, having to back cushions and two pillows. Usable in present condition, if perfection is sought, plan to recover. Retains Bernhardt Flair Division...
Upholstery
Hug Sofa by Collector
Located in Geneve, CH
Hug sofa by Collector Dimensions: W 240 x D 98 x H 72 cm Materials: Fabric, oak wood. Available in other materials and backrest options. In 3 sizes: W200, W24...
Fabric, Oak
$15,232 / item
H 28.75 in W 88.59 in D 34.26 in
Antonio Citterio Esosoft Sofa by Cassina in red, magenta or white
By Cassina, Antonio Citterio
Located in Berlin, DE
Prices are dependent on the color, size/model of the sofa. Antonio Citterio Esosoft sofa Manufactured by Cassina in Itlay: a modular sofa that embodies the timeless elegance and st...
Fabric
Stunning Vintage English Red Leather Chesterfield 3 Seater Sofa
Located in Berlin, DE
3-seat chesterfield sofa with button tufted detail, circa 1970. Exceptional quality. Double hand-stitching, and applied brass nailhead trim details. The ebonized composite orb feet h...
Leather
$7,957 / item
H 29.53 in W 98.43 in D 39.38 in
Giovannetti, Contemporary 2 Seater Sofa from the 1970s by P. Piva Cream "Boss"
By Paolo Piva
Located in Casalguidi, IT
Boss is directed to a public who loves "objects" with distinguishing character and a strong personality. After years of rigorous minimalism, Giovannetti brings back the forceful sinuous lines and extraordinary comfort of a design that has even achieved fame in films and television. Available in different colors and sizes. Frame in tubular steel, padding in polyurethane foam covered with protective lining. Seat and back cushion/armrest: polyurethane foam pad- ding, covered with acrylic thermo-welded fibre Springing with steel plasticized bogie and spiral springs Feet...
Leather, Fabric
$25,918 / item
H 31.5 in W 125.6 in D 62.21 in
Contemporary Galapinhos Curved Sofa, DEDAR Alpaca, Oak, Handmade by Greenapple
By Greenapple, Rute Martins
Located in Lisboa, PT
Contemporary Galapinhos Curved Sofa, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Galapinhos curved sofa brings the essence of nature indoors, inspir...
Leather, Wool, Alpaca, Bouclé, Linen, Wood, Oak, Walnut, Mohair, Upholstery