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Poul Jensen Sofa

Expertly Restored - Poul Jensen Teak Love Seat Sofa for Selig
By Selig, Poul Jensen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precis...
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Fabric, Wood, Teak

Mid-Century Modern Jensen Style Walnut Frame Sofa
By Poul Jensen
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Mid-Century Modern Walnut Sofa. Featuring a thick walnut frame, arms on each
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Upholstery, Wood, Walnut

Original Poul Jensen for Selig 'Z-Sofa' daybed
By Poul Jensen
Located in PORT MELBOURNE, AU
Furniture Product Category: Couch / Daybed Product Manufacturer / Brand: Poul (Paul) Jensen Product Model
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Teak

Original Poul Jensen for Selig 'Z-Sofa' daybed
Original Poul Jensen for Selig 'Z-Sofa' daybed
H 28.35 in W 80.71 in D 33.47 in
Kaare Klint Sofa Model 4118 in Leather and Mahogany
By Kaare Klint
Located in San Diego, CA
Kaare Klint for Rud.Rasmussen, sofa #4118, made with leather and mahogany, Denmark. Designed in
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Vintage 1930s Scandinavian Modern Sofas

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Leather, Mahogany

Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen 'Addition' Sofa and Ottoman
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen, 'Addition', model ‘4698’ sofa and ottoman, leather, mahogany
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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

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Leather, Mahogany

Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen Sofa in Original Cognac Leather
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen, sofa model '5011', leather, wood, Denmark, design 1935. Classic and
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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

Kaare Klint Sofa Model 5011 Original Niger Leather 1930s, Scandinavian Modern
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Kaare Klint & Rud Rasmussen Snedkerier - Scandinavian Modern Rare 3-seater sofa model no 5011
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Mahogany, Leather

Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen Sofa in Original Niger Leather and Mahogany
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Kaare Klint for Rud. Rasmussen, sofa, model ‘4118’, Niger leather, mahogany, brass, Denmark, design
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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

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Brass

Kaare Klint for Rud. Rasmussen Sofa Model 4118 in Leather and Mahogany
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Kaare Klint for Rud.Rasmussen, sofa, model '4118', leather, mahogany, Denmark, design 1930
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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

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Leather, Mahogany

6 Sigvard Bernadotte H-line chairs in brushed steel, Walnut and leather
By France & Søn, Sigvard Bernadotte
Located in Highclere, Newbury
chairs other than they were part of a small project that also included a range of modular sofas. The
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

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By The Tailored Home
Located in Greenwich, CT
Our serif love seat is a Traditional design that is built for the purpose of comfort. The sofa features loose foam and down seat and back cushions, as well as an attached chaise loun...
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By American Leather, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Saint Louis, MO
A love for his 1950s wingback design motivated Vladimir Kagan to circle back and produce a more contemporary version he later named the Fiftyish Sofa. Vladimir Kagan's tendency to ov...
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Classic Hans J. Wegner "Wishbone" Oak Armchair for Carl Hansen & Søn
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Rush, Wood, Oak

Iconic Hans J. Wegner “Wishbone” Oak Arm Chair for Carl Hansen & Søn
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Poul jensen guitar pick side table with cane rack
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Mid-Century Chair by Branco & Preto (attr.), Brazil 1950s
By Branco & Preto
Located in Utrecht, NL
This rare mid-century Brazilian armchair is attributed to the design collective Branco and Preto. Made in a rational and geometric way, they present lightness and simplicity. This c...
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Pair of DUX Avanti Mahogany Side Tables Nightstand
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Mid-Century Tooled Leather Sling Ottoman by Angel Pazmino, Ecuador, c. 1960s
By Angel Pazmino
Located in Deland, FL
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Fun Pair of Kroehler Bat Wing Swivel Slipper Chairs, Mid-Century Modern
By Kroehler Mfg. Co.
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Expertly Restored - Danish Modern Sculpted Teak Sofa
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Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Poul Jensen Z Sofa
By Selig, Poul Jensen
Located in Hudson, NY
Gorgeous streamline sofa designed by Poul Jensen for Selig. New vintage (old stock) fabric with new
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Kaare Klint Sofa with Traditional Savak Wool Designed, 1940
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
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Model Z Daybed by Poul Jensen for Selig OPE
By Poul Jensen
Located in Sint Oedenrode, NL
This Danish design vintage Z sofa is designed by Poul Jensen for the Danish furniture company Selig
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

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Velvet, Teak

Model Z Daybed by Poul Jensen for Selig OPE
Model Z Daybed by Poul Jensen for Selig OPE
H 28.35 in W 80.71 in D 33.47 in
Z Sofa by Poul Jensen for Selig
By Selig, Poul Jensen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A 1958 design by Ib Kofod-Larsen for Selig, this refined lounge chair has a slight wingback design and delicately curved details. Petal shaped armrests swoop upwards into a rounded a...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

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Z Sofa by Poul Jensen for Selig
Z Sofa by Poul Jensen for Selig
H 28 in W 74 in D 31 in
Danish Modern Teak "Z" Sofa by Poul Jensen
By Selig, Poul Jensen
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Fabulous Danish teak "Z" sofa designed by Poul Jensen for Selig. Newly reupholstered.
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

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Fabric, Teak

Poul Jensen Danish Teak Z Sofa by Selig
By Selig, Poul Jensen
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This Danish Modern Z sofa was designed by Poul Jensen for the Danish furniture company Selig OPE
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

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Sectional Z Sofa by Poul Jensen for Selig
By Selig, Poul Jensen
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Danish Modern "Z" Sofa by Poul Jensen for Selig
By Selig, Poul Jensen
Located in North Hollywood, CA
A Danish modern classic sofa designed by Poul Jensen for Selig. Known as the "Z" sofa for its
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Danish Modern Teak Three-Cushion Z Sofa by Poul Jensen for Selig
By Selig, Poul Jensen
Located in West Hartford, CT
Midcentury Z three-seat sofa by Poul Jensen for Selig. This piece had been well preserved over the
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

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Poul Jensen Model 'Z' Cream Wool and Teak 3 Seater Sofabed for Selig Ope Danish
By Selig, Poul Jensen
Located in London, GB
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Teak Sofa by Poul Jensen for Selig
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Teak Sofa by Poul Jensen for Selig
Teak Sofa by Poul Jensen for Selig
H 16.5 in W 73.5 in D 32 in
Paul Jensen Rosewood Side Table for Selig
By Poul Jensen
Located in San Francisco, CA
Paul Jensen design rosewood hexagonal side table with ebonized legs for Selling, Denmark.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofa Tables

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Paul Jensen Rosewood Side Table for Selig
Paul Jensen Rosewood Side Table for Selig
H 16.5 in Dm 22.5 in L 16.5 in
Danish Teak Z Sofa by Poul Jensen for Selig
Located in San Francisco, CA
Sculptural design solid teak sofa designed by Poul Jensen for Selig, Denmark. All new foam cushions
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Original Poul Jensen Z Settee
By Selig, Poul Jensen
Located in South Charleston, WV
Denmark, circa 1960, settee or loveseat sofa by Poul Jensen. Size: 52" wide, 34" deep and 26" tall
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

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Teak

Original Poul Jensen Z Settee
Original Poul Jensen Z Settee
H 26 in W 52 in D 34 in
Mid-Century Danish Modern Sofa
By Poul Jensen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An extraordinary 1960s Danish Poul Jensen sofa is made with a solid teak wood frame that has been
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Upholstery, Foam, Fabric, Wood, Teak

Mid-Century Danish Modern Sofa
Mid-Century Danish Modern Sofa
H 36 in W 74 in D 35 in
Poul Jensen for Selig Z Sofa
By Poul Jensen, Selig
Located in Westport, CT
Rare sofa version of Poul Jensen for Selig "Z" design. Newly refinished in dark walnut
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Teak

Poul Jensen for Selig Z Sofa
Poul Jensen for Selig Z Sofa
H 31 in W 74 in D 34 in
Danish Teak "Z" Sofa by Poul Jensen for Selig, Denmark
By Selig, Poul Jensen
Located in Southampton, NJ
The "Z" sofa in teak by Poul Jensen for Selig, Denmark. Beautiful, stunning lines adorn
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Fabric, Foam, Teak

Newly Upholstered Poul Jensen for Selig ''Z'' Sofa in Teak
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Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Three Cushion Z Sofa by Poul Jensen for Selig
By Poul Jensen
Located in Toledo, OH
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Z-Sofa by Poul Jensen for Selig
By Selig, Poul Jensen
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Z-sofa by Poul Jensen for Selig.
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Wood

Z-Sofa by Poul Jensen for Selig
Z-Sofa by Poul Jensen for Selig
H 29 in W 73.63 in D 33.5 in
Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen Sofa in Cognac Leather
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Scandinavian three-seat sofa by Kaare Klint designed in 1929. The base consists of eight legs in mahogany with
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

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Leather, Mahogany

Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Two Cushion Z Sofa by Poul Jensen for Selig
By Poul Jensen
Located in Toledo, OH
The "Z" three cushion sofa by Poul Jensen is an iconic design. Frame is done in teak with a spindle
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

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Walnut Poul Jensen Loveseat for Selig
By Poul Thorsbjerg Jensen, Selig
Located in Pasadena, CA
checkered cream-colored tweed. The sofa was designed under the nom de plume Poul Jensen and was manufactured
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

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Walnut Poul Jensen Loveseat for Selig
Walnut Poul Jensen Loveseat for Selig
H 29 in W 66.5 in D 37 in
Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen Sofa in Original Leather
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen, sofa, original leather, teak, Denmark, 1930s Classic and elegant
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Poul Jensen Sofa with Arms for Selig
By Poul Jensen
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Danish Poul Jensen sofa with arms for Selig. New upholstery. Very well-made. Solid.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Poul Jensen Sofa
By Poul Thorsbjerg Jensen
Located in Baltimore, MD
Handsome Poul Jensen Mid-Century Danish three seat sofa with stellar lines. Upholstered in period
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Vintage 1960s Danish Sofas

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Poul Jensen Sofa
Poul Jensen Sofa
H 29 in W 74 in D 30 in
Poul Jensen Sofa Frame
By Poul Thorsbjerg Jensen
Located in Bridport, CT
Mid-Century Danis Sofa Frame attributed to Poul Jensen. Selig Z Sofa with original Danish Fagas
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Walnut

Poul Jensen Sofa Frame
Poul Jensen Sofa Frame
H 26.5 in W 73 in D 31 in
Poul Jensen Sofa for Selig
By Poul Jensen
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Rare two-seat sofa by Poul Jensen for Selig. Very well-made and solid Danish sofa frame in walnut
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

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Upholstery, Walnut

Poul Jensen Sofa for Selig
Poul Jensen Sofa for Selig
H 29 in W 48 in D 28 in
Danish Teak Z Sofa, Poul Jensen for Selig
By Poul Jensen, Selig
Located in Crockett, CA
Very nice Mid-Century Danish Modern teak Z sofa manufactured by Selig and designed by Poul Jensen
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

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Birch, Teak

Mid-Century Modern Poul Jensen Z-Sectional Sofa
By Poul Jensen, Selig
Located in Hudson, NY
Gorgeous streamline Z-sectional sofa designed by Poul Jensen for Selig. New vintage (old stock
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Teak

Danish Modern Selig "Z" Sofa - Poul Jensen
By Selig, Poul Thorsbjerg Jensen
Located in Crockett, CA
Very popular Danish modern "Z" sofa designed by Poul Jensen for Selig. Sofa can be dismantled for
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Teak, Beech

'Z' Sofa by Poul Jensen for Selig - 3 Seat
By Selig, Poul Jensen
Located in Portland, ME
3-seat teak sofa designed by Poul Jensen. Manufactured in Denmark for Selig. The "Z" Sofa profile
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

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Teak

Poul Jensen Danish Mid-Century Modern 'Z' Teak Settee by Selig
By Poul Jensen
Located in Pasadena, CA
Danish Mid-Century Modern teak 'Z' settee by Poul Jensen with original Fabric in excellent used
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Teak

Mid Century Danish Sofa
By Poul Thorsbjerg Jensen
Located in Baltimore, MD
Handsome early 1960's Danish spindle back sofa crafted in solid beech. Newly upholstered in soft
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Mid Century Danish Sofa
Mid Century Danish Sofa
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Ole Wanscher 3 Seat Sofa in Dark Mahogany
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Classic, Three Seater, Z Arm Sofa
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Understated elegance and comfort combine in this wonderfully designed Z Sofa attributed to Poul
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Poul Jensen Z Two-Seat Sofa Loveseat for Selig, Denmark
By Poul Jensen
Located in Denver, CO
The "Z" sofa frame by Poul Jensen is an iconic 1960's design. Frame is done in Walnut with a
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

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Danish Mid-Century Modern Poul Jensen for Selig 'Z' Teak Sofa
By Poul Jensen
Located in Pasadena, CA
Signed Selig with the metal tag. Poul Jenson Danish teak Z sofa by Selig. 69 long.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Kaare Klint Sofa with Traditional Savak Wool Designed 1940
By Kaare Klint
Located in London, GB
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Pair of Danish Rosewood and Cane Selig Occasional Tables by Poul Jensen
By Selig, Poul Jensen
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Danish rosewood and cane Selig occasional tables by Poul Jensen. These tables are most
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Finding the Right sofas for You

Black leather, silk velvet cushions, breathable bouclé fabric — when shopping for antique, new or vintage sofas, today’s couch connoisseurs have much to choose from in terms of style and shape. But it wasn’t always thus. 

The sofa is typically defined as a long upholstered seat that features a back and arms and is intended for two or more people. While the term “couch” comes from the Old French couche, meaning to lie down, and sofa has Eastern origins, both are forms of divan, a Turkish word that means an elongated cushioned seat. No matter how you spell it, sofa just means comfort, at least it does today.

In the early days of sofa design, upholstery consisted of horsehair or dried moss. Sofas that originated in countries such as France during the 17th century were more integral to decor than they were to comfort. Like most Baroque furnishings from the region, they frequently comprised heavy, gilded mahogany frames and were upholstered in floral Beauvais tapestry. Today, options abound when it comes to style and material, with authentic leather offerings and classy steel settees. Plush, velvet chesterfields represent the platonic ideal of coziness

Vladimir Kagan’s iconic sofa designs, such as the Crescent and the Serpentine — which, like the sectional sofas of the 1960s created by furniture makers such as Harvey Probber, are quite popular among mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts — showcase the spectrum of style available to modern consumers. Those looking to make a statement can turn to Studio 65’s lip-shaped Bocca sofa, which was inspired by the work of Salvador Dalí. Elsewhere, the furniture of the 1970s evokes an era when experimentation ruled, or at least provided a reason to break the rules. Just about every area of society felt a sudden urge to be wayward, to push boundaries — and buttons. Vintage leather sofas of that decade are characterized by a rare blending of the showy and organic.

With so many options, it’s important to explore and find the perfect furniture for your space. Paying attention to the lines of the cushions as well as the flow from the backrest into the arms is crucial to identifying a cohesive new piece for your home or office.

Fortunately, with styles from every era — and even round sofas — there’s a luxurious piece for every space. Deck out your living room with an Art Deco lounge or go retro with a nostalgic '80s design. No matter your sitting vision, the right piece is waiting for you in the expansive collection of unique sofas on 1stDibs.