Z Sofa by Bengt Ruda
Located in London, GB
A 1950s Bengt Ruda "Z" sofa. Designed by Bengt Ruda for NK, Nordiska Kompaniet. Bengt Ruda
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Sofas
Materials
Velvet
Z Sofa
Mid-Century Modern Z Sofa / Settee by Bengt Ruda, Boucle, Swedish, 1960's
$7,200
H 32 in W 55 in D 26 in
Mid-Century Modern Z Sofa / Settee by Bengt Ruda, Boucle, Swedish, 1960's
By Bengt Ruda, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in Manhasset, NY
Mid-Century Modern Z sofa by Bengt Ruda for Nordiska Kompaniet, 1960's. Mid-Century 'Z' sofa
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Bouclé, Beech
Mid-Century Modern 'Linha Z' Lounge Sofa by José Zanine Caldas, Brazil, 1950s
$9,000
H 31.11 in W 56.3 in D 29.93 in
Mid-Century Modern 'Linha Z' Lounge Sofa by José Zanine Caldas, Brazil, 1950s
By José Zanine Caldas
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Mid-Century Modern 'Linha Z' Lounge Sofa by José Zanine Caldas, Brazil, 1950s This 'Linha Z' sofa
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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Sofa in wood and fabric, by Móveis Artísticos Z, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern
$26,800
H 31.5 in W 72.05 in D 27.56 in
Sofa in wood and fabric, by Móveis Artísticos Z, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern
By Mòveis Artisticos Z
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
The sofa designed by H. Schnicker for Móveis Artísticos Z is a masterful representation of
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood
Cassina "271 Mex Cube" 10-Seat Sectional Sofa - In "Cat Z" Brown Leather
$49,918
H 27.56 in W 157.49 in D 78.75 in
Cassina "271 Mex Cube" 10-Seat Sectional Sofa - In "Cat Z" Brown Leather
Located in Barrowford, GB
-desirable and sought-after large-scale sofas available today, it being a huge, iconic “271 Mex Cube” 9-piece
Category
2010s Sofas
Materials
Leather
Gabriella Crespi Brass Pill Cigarette Card Box Italian, 1970s
By Gabriella Crespi
Located in New York, NY
. Between 1972 and 1975, she designed the "Quick Change Sofa", the "Z" line ( "Z Bar," "Z Desk" ) and the
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
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Original Poul Jensen for Selig 'Z-Sofa' daybed
By Poul Jensen
Located in PORT MELBOURNE, AU
Number: Selig 'Z-Sofa' Country of Manufacturer: Denmark Vintage Year: 1950s Product Rarity: 5/5 Gem
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
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Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Poul Jensen Z Sofa
By Poul Jensen, Selig
Located in Hudson, NY
Gorgeous streamline sofa designed by Poul Jensen for Selig. New vintage (old stock) fabric with new
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Sofa Model Z-Sofa by Poul Jensen for Selig, Denmark, 1960s
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H 25.2 in W 79.93 in D 32.68 in
Mid-Century Sofa Model Z-Sofa by Poul Jensen for Selig, Denmark, 1960s
By Poul Jensen, Selig
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
A sofa bed designed in 1957 by Poul Jensen for the Danish manufacturer Selig. The sofa underwent a
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Teak
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
Materials
Velvet, Teak
Zanine Caldas Midcentury Brazilian Sofa with Ivory Wood, 1958
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H 29.53 in W 84.26 in D 27.56 in
Zanine Caldas Midcentury Brazilian Sofa with Ivory Wood, 1958
By Mòveis Artisticos Z
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Zanine Caldas midcentury Brazilian sofa with ivory wood, 1958 Expetacular and rare sofa produced
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Wood
Danish Modern Teak "Z" Sofa by Poul Jensen
By Poul Jensen, Selig
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Fabulous Danish teak "Z" sofa designed by Poul Jensen for Selig. Newly reupholstered.
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Poul Jensen Danish Teak Z Sofa by Selig
By Poul Jensen, Selig
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This Danish Modern Z sofa was designed by Poul Jensen for the Danish furniture company Selig OPE
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Teak
Sectional Z Sofa by Poul Jensen for Selig
By Poul Jensen, Selig
Located in Rochester, NY
A rare two section Danish modern Z sofa designed by Poul Jensen for Selig with what appears to be
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Danish Modern "Z" Sofa by Poul Jensen for Selig
By Poul Jensen, Selig
Located in North Hollywood, CA
A Danish modern classic sofa designed by Poul Jensen for Selig. Known as the "Z" sofa for its
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
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Z Sofa by Poul Jensen for Selig
By Poul Jensen, Selig
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
Materials
Beech, Textile
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
Vintage Mid-Century Danish Modern 3-Seater Z-Sofa by Poul Jensen for Selig
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H 26.78 in W 79.93 in D 32.68 in
Vintage Mid-Century Danish Modern 3-Seater Z-Sofa by Poul Jensen for Selig
By Selig, Poul Jensen
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
We present the icon of Danish Mid-Century Modern design and a very rare model: the Z-sofa was
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Vintage 1950s 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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Rare 1960s Vintage Poul Jensen for Selig Z Settee Danish Teak Wood Sofa
By Selig, Poul Jensen
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A vintage 1960s Poul Jensen for Selig Z settee. This lovely mid-century modern sofa is a rare
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
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Located in Brooklyn, NY
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'Moraine' Biomorphic Sofa by Zaha Hadid for Sawaya & Moroni Italy, 2000, Signed
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H 29.5 in W 132 in D 47 in
'Moraine' Biomorphic Sofa by Zaha Hadid for Sawaya & Moroni Italy, 2000, Signed
By Zaha Hadid, Sawaya & Moroni, Zaha Hadid Architects
Located in Los Angeles, CA
& Moroni. Named 'Moraine', this double sided curved sofa from the Z-Scape series features hair-on-hides
Category
Early 2000s American Organic Modern Sofas
Materials
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Mid-Century Modern Lucite Acrylic Blade Desk & Z-Chair MCM Sofa Table Sideboard
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Mid-Century Modern Lucite Acrylic Blade Desk & Z-Chair MCM Sofa Table Sideboard
By Luigi Bardini
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid-Century Modern Lucite acrylic blade desk and Z-chair Mid-Century Modern sofa table sideboard
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
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Z-Sofa by Poul Jensen for Selig
By Selig, Poul Jensen
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Z-sofa by Poul Jensen for Selig.
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
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
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Teak
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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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
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Newly Upholstered Poul Jensen for Selig ''Z'' Sofa in Teak
By Poul Jensen, Selig
Located in Hudson, NY
A very sculptural rare Danish sofa by Poul Jensen for Selig with brand new fabric and foam with
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
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Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Three Cushion Z Sofa by Poul Jensen for Selig
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H 28 in W 74 in D 31 in
Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Three 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
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Two Cushion Z Sofa by Poul Jensen for Selig
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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
Materials
Teak
Rectangular Bamboo Cane, Brown Leather and Brass Italian Wall Mirror, 1970s
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Rectangular Bamboo Cane, Brown Leather and Brass Italian Wall Mirror, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
. Between 1972 and 1975, she designed the “Quick Change Sofa”, the “Z” line ( “Z Bar,” “Z Desk” ) and the
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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
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
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Birch, Teak
'Z' Sofa by Poul Jensen for Selig - 3 Seat
By Poul Jensen, Selig
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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Classic, Three Seater, Z Arm Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Understated elegance and comfort combine in this wonderfully designed Z Sofa attributed to Poul
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Vintage 1960s Danish Sofas
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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
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
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Walnut
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
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Materials
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La-Z-Boy Chesterfield Leather Armchair Set Green Recliner
By La-Z-Boy 1
Located in Cologne, DE
We bring to you an La-Z-Boy Chesterfield leather armchair set green recliner.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Sofas
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Mid-Century Modern Poul Jensen Z-Sectional Sofa
By Selig, Poul Jensen
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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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
Materials
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Poul Jensen Model 'Z' Cream Wool and Teak 3 Seater Sofabed for Selig Ope Danish
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H 26.38 in W 80.32 in D 32.29 in
Poul Jensen Model 'Z' Cream Wool and Teak 3 Seater Sofabed for Selig Ope Danish
By Poul Jensen, Selig
Located in London, GB
A beautiful rare Danish teak and cream wool 3 seater ‘Z’ Model sofa bed designed by Poul Jensen for
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
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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.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the z sofa you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each z sofa for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and animal skin. Find 26207 options for an antique or vintage z sofa now, or shop our selection of 3457 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a z sofa — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A z sofa, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Scandinavian Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. De Sede, Milo Baughman and Edward Wormley each produced at least one beautiful z sofa that is worth considering.
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Finding the Right Sofas for You
Black leather, silk velvet cushions, breathable bouclé fabric — when shopping for antique 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. Bench-like seating in Ancient Greece, which was padded with soft blankets, was called klinai. 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.
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