The model \u201cZ\u201d armchair designed by Bengt Ruda for Nordiska Kompaniet in the 1960s is an emblematic example of the most rigorous Scandinavian modernism. The side structure, which draws a sharp broken line to form a \u201cZ,\u201d defines the entire identity of the design: a strong, almost architectural graphic sign that supports the seat and back with dynamic balance. The sloping profile accentuates the relaxed posture, while the integrated armrests continue fluidly into the supporting structure, emphasizing the formal unity of the piece. Bengt Ruda, a central figure in postwar Swedish design and longtime creative director of Nordiska Kompaniet, developed research oriented toward clear structural forms and legible construction solutions. \u201cZ\u201d fits fully into this production, where geometry becomes expressive language and function is translated into formal synthesis. Good condition. May show signs of time. Please pay attention to the photographs. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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