Mid-Century Modern Z Sofa / Settee by Bengt Ruda, Boucle, Swedish, 1960's
By Bengt Ruda, Nordiska Kompaniet, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid-Century Modern Z sofa by Bengt Ruda for Nordiska Kompaniet, 1960's.
Bouclé, Beech
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, made of solid wood structure, and upholstered with fabric, stands out with its arc...
Fabric, Wood
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 Brazilian mid-century modern design, seamlessly blending contemporary sensibilities with th...
Fabric, Hardwood
Cassina "271 Mex Cube" 10-Seat Sectional Sofa - In "Cat Z" Brown Leather
Located in Barrowford, GB
On offer on this occasion is something really quite-remarkable, and quite possibly one of the most-desirable and sought-after large-scale sofas available today, it being a huge, icon...
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 "Rising Sun" bamboo collection, material much loved by Crespi that, as she say...
Brass
Original Poul Jensen for Selig 'Z-Sofa' daybed
By Poul Jensen
Located in PORT MELBOURNE, AU
This lovely 3 seater couch also doubles up as a daybed with a folding frame with the infamous Z-shaped armrests.
Teak
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 foam. New straps on re-polished frame.
Wood
Unavailable
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 Selig, Poul Jensen
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
A sofa bed designed in 1957 by Poul Jensen for the Danish manufacturer Selig. The sofa underwent a professional carpentry and upholstery renovation. The sofa is characterized by high...
Fabric, Teak
Model Z Daybed by Poul Jensen for Selig OPE
By Poul Jensen
Located in Sint Oedenrode, NL
The Daybed model-Z is named after the special ‘Z-form’ in the armrest of the sofa.
Velvet, Teak
Unavailable
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 in Móveis Artísticos Z in the 1950s.
Wood
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.
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.
Teak
Sectional Z Sofa by Poul Jensen for Selig
By Selig, Poul Jensen
Located in Rochester, NY
A rare two section Danish modern Z sofa designed by Poul Jensen for Selig with what appears to be the original factory brass bronze boomerang shaped brackets for added support where ...
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 signature armrests that connect to the legs, which resembles the letter Z.
Fabric, Wood, Walnut
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...
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 in a beautiful teal wool with new straps, stamped.
Sold
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
The sofa is also a development of the iconic Z Chair.
Textile, Teak
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 years, shows very little wear and retains its original finish.
Faux Leather, Teak
Rare 1960s Vintage Poul Jensen for Selig Z Settee Danish Teak Wood Sofa
By Poul Jensen, Selig
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A vintage 1960s Poul Jensen for Selig Z settee. This lovely mid-century modern sofa is a rare iteration of Poul Jensen's Z settee for Selig.
Teak
Brown Leather 'Z' Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Handsome mid-century style Z shape side table. Nice stitching detail throughout with warm cocoa coloring. (Please confirm item location - NY or NJ - with dealer)
Sold
H 29.5 in W 132 in D 47 in
'Moraine' Biomorphic Sofa by Zaha Hadid for Sawaya & Moroni Italy, 2000, Signed
By Sawaya & Moroni, Zaha Hadid, Zaha Hadid Architects
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Named 'Moraine', this double sided curved sofa from the Z-Scape series features hair-on-hides, over foam and metal, in a sumptuous purple-burgundy color.
Leather, Foam
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 A unique prototype desk from the 1960s.
Chrome
Z-Sofa by Poul Jensen for Selig
By Selig, Poul Jensen
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Z-sofa by Poul Jensen for Selig.
Fabric, Wood
Poul Jensen for Selig Z Sofa
By Selig, Poul Jensen
Located in Westport, CT
Rare sofa version of Poul Jensen for Selig "Z" design.
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.
Fabric, Foam, Teak
Newly Upholstered Poul Jensen for Selig ''Z'' Sofa in Teak
By Selig, Poul Jensen
Located in Hudson, NY
A very sculptural rare Danish sofa by Poul Jensen for Selig with brand new fabric and foam with original straps.
Teak, Fabric
Sold
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.
Sold
H 26 in W 51.5 in D 33.5 in
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.
Teak
Sold
H 22.84 in W 55.91 in D 1.78 in
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 “Rising Sun” bamboo collection, material much loved by Crespi that, as she say...
Brass
Danish Modern Selig "Z" Sofa - Poul Jensen
By Poul Thorsbjerg Jensen, Selig
Located in Crockett, CA
Very popular Danish modern "Z" sofa designed by Poul Jensen for Selig. Sofa can be dismantled for moving.
Teak, Beech
Danish Teak Z Sofa, Poul Jensen for Selig
By Selig, Poul Jensen
Located in Crockett, CA
Very nice Mid-Century Danish Modern teak Z sofa manufactured by Selig and designed by Poul Jensen.
Birch, Teak
'Z' Sofa by Poul Jensen for Selig - 3 Seat
By Poul Jensen, Selig
Located in Portland, ME
The "Z" Sofa profile is recognizable for its elegantly sculpted teak arms and angular backrest spindles.
Teak
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 Jensen.
Wood, Fabric, Foam
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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