Post-Modern Sofas
POSTMODERN STYLE
Postmodern design was a short-lived movement that manifested itself chiefly in Italy and the United States in the early 1980s. The characteristics of vintage postmodern furniture and other postmodern objects and decor for the home included loud-patterned, usually plastic surfaces; strange proportions, vibrant colors and weird angles; and a vague-at-best relationship between form and function.
ORIGINS OF POSTMODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerges during the 1960s; popularity explodes during the ’80s
- A reaction to prevailing conventions of modernism by mainly American architects
- Architect Robert Venturi critiques modern architecture in his Complexity and Contradiction in Architecture (1966)
- Theorist Charles Jencks, who championed architecture filled with allusions and cultural references, writes The Language of Post-Modern Architecture (1977)
- Italian design collective the Memphis Group, also known as Memphis Milano, meets for the first time (1980)
- Memphis collective debuts more than 50 objects and furnishings at Salone del Milano (1981)
- Interest in style declines, minimalism gains steam
CHARACTERISTICS OF POSTMODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Dizzying graphic patterns and an emphasis on loud, off-the-wall colors
- Use of plastic and laminates, glass, metal and marble; lacquered and painted wood
- Unconventional proportions and abundant ornamentation
- Playful nods to Art Deco and Pop art
POSTMODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Ettore Sottsass
- Robert Venturi
- Alessandro Mendini
- Michele de Lucchi
- Michael Graves
- Nathalie du Pasquier
VINTAGE POSTMODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
Critics derided postmodern design as a grandstanding bid for attention and nothing of consequence. Decades later, the fact that postmodernism still has the power to provoke thoughts, along with other reactions, proves they were not entirely correct.
Postmodern design began as an architectural critique. Starting in the 1960s, a small cadre of mainly American architects began to argue that modernism, once high-minded and even noble in its goals, had become stale, stagnant and blandly corporate. Later, in Milan, a cohort of creators led by Ettore Sottsass and Alessandro Mendini — a onetime mentor to Sottsass and a key figure in the Italian Radical movement — brought the discussion to bear on design.
Sottsass, an industrial designer, philosopher and provocateur, gathered a core group of young designers into a collective in 1980 they called Memphis. Members of the Memphis Group, which would come to include Martine Bedin, Michael Graves, Marco Zanini, Shiro Kuramata, Michele de Lucchi and Matteo Thun, saw design as a means of communication, and they wanted it to shout. That it did: The first Memphis collection appeared in 1981 in Milan and broke all the modernist taboos, embracing irony, kitsch, wild ornamentation and bad taste.
Memphis works remain icons of postmodernism: the Sottsass Casablanca bookcase, with its leopard-print plastic veneer; de Lucchi’s First chair, which has been described as having the look of an electronics component; Martine Bedin’s Super lamp: a pull-toy puppy on a power-cord leash. Even though it preceded the Memphis Group’s formal launch, Sottsass’s iconic Ultrafragola mirror — in its conspicuously curved plastic shell with radical pops of pink neon — proves striking in any space and embodies many of the collective’s postmodern ideals.
After the initial Memphis show caused an uproar, the postmodern movement within furniture and interior design quickly took off in America. (Memphis fell out of fashion when the Reagan era gave way to cool 1990’s minimalism.) The architect Robert Venturi had by then already begun a series of plywood chairs for Knoll Inc., with beefy, exaggerated silhouettes of traditional styles such as Queen Anne and Chippendale. In 1982, the new firm Swid Powell enlisted a group of top American architects, including Frank Gehry, Richard Meier, Stanley Tigerman and Venturi to create postmodern tableware in silver, ceramic and glass.
On 1stDibs, the vintage postmodern furniture collection includes chairs, coffee tables, sofas, decorative objects, table lamps and more.
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Style: Post-Modern
Roche Bobois Post Modern Sofa & Ottoman, Circa 1980's
By Roche Bobois
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Roche Bobois three-seat sofa & ottoman by designer Hans Hopfer in like new condition. The sofa was manufactured in 1987 per tags shown underneath. Original 100% cotton fabric with an intricate pattern. The back cushions are down filled. The seat cushions are comprised of foam. No rips, snags, markings, or odors. This sofa is incredibly comfortable.
Sofa dimensions:
82.5" W x 35.5" D x 34" H, Seat Height 14...
Category
1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Down
ISU Sofa in Blue Leather by Shigeru Uchida, 1995
By Pastoe
Located in Dronten, NL
Architectural sofa designed by renown Japanese architect Shigeru Uchida.
This spectacular minimalist but very comfortable sofa with black anodized cast aluminum legs was in productio...
Category
1990s Dutch Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Aluminum
Little Lamb Chair by NUMO
Located in Geneve, CH
Little Lamb Chair by NUMO
Dimensions: D 124 x W 94 x H 66 cm
Materials: Faux Lamb Fur, Wood
Customizable Size. Please contact us.
Vladimir Naumov is a professional architect, desig...
Category
2010s American Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Faux Fur, Wood
Set of 2 Postmodern Curved Yin-Yang Shaped Sofa Daybeds in Red Fabric, c 1980s
Located in Zagreb, HR
1980s curved sofa daybed
Price is for the set of 2
Wooden frame upholstered in red fabric supported with five black painted globe-shaped wooden ...
Category
Late 20th Century European Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Foam, Wood
Cassina Soriana Sofa by Afra and Tobia Scarpa, Italy, 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Soriana Sofa; Scarpa; Afra & Tobia Scarpa; Cassina; Italy; 1970s; Hollywood Regency; Minimalist; Italian Design;
Afra and Tobia Scarpa Soriana lounge chair...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
RARE Pair of Curved Omnibus Sofas by Vladimir Kagan
Located in Las Vegas, NV
These curved Omnibus Sofas by Vladimir Kagan are RARELY seen and we just happen to have a pair. A gorgeous duet, each with 3 lucite support legs and gorgeous Joseph Noble Mohair. T...
Category
20th Century Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Mohair, Lucite
711 Daybed Sofas by Tito Agnoli for Cinova
By Tito Agnoli
Located in Rochester, NY
Model 711 daybed sofas by Tito Agnoli for Cinova, c. 1960's, Italy. Original finely stitched creamsicle orange textured vinyl upholstery. Arms and back drop down easily converting sofas...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Le Bambole Leather Sofa Design Mario Bellini 1978 for B&B Italia
Located in Offenburg, Baden Wurthemberg
cognac leather Le Bambole-seater Sofa designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia in 1978.
Price per sofa, second matching sofa available.
The Bambole series today is a true icon amo...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Foam
Sahara Sofa by Noé Duchaufour Lawrance
Located in Geneve, CH
Sahara sofa by Noé Duchaufour Lawrance
Sofa 3 seats + 2 tops
Dimensions: W 416.3 x D 158.5 x H 83.8 cm
Materials: Leather or fabric, black aluminium powder, coat structure, wood base, leather back panels.
The design of the ‘Sahara’ sofa evokes the gorgeous interior of a desert nomad’s tent opening onto the starry sky. Leather, fabric and wood blend together into a warm combination. The seat and back cushions look like independent elements casually arranged on the supporting platform. The appealing base extends to one end to create a convenient side table available in a range of sophisticated finishes, from glossy marble to cool terrazzo. The platform and seat are joined only by a vertical element with rounded edges inspired by the curved lines of the Sahara nomad’s traditional khaima tents. Sahara is available in several configurations — three-seater, four-seater, daybed, etc. Designed for hospitality.
Biography:
Not wishing to simply produce or be rational about a product, Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance prefers that each of his projects has its own unique scenario, nourished without distinction between uses, forms, materials or aesthetics. For him, curves and straight lines, sensuality and strictness interact in confrontations that are conducive to create meaning and awaken our senses. Through his desire to breath life into both the objects and spaces he designs, Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance views each project as an organic form that will grow over time with its user, almost like a natural element that can Challenge human order or disorder.
Originally, Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance was a sculptor, preoccupied with each work he created by a story and intimate link with nature that he felt the need to retranscribe by using his hands. But soon the IDEA of stirring emotions in others by creating useful forms became an evident path for someone who loves the beautiful as much as the functional and harmony as much as social responsibility. So he turned to design.
Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance often compares his approach to tsubo niwa, the tiny garden at the centre of a traditional Japanese house. Like an organic pulse in a profession dedicated to meeting the demands of an industry, a market or a specific client, he is as ready to design objects with inspired lines for manufacturers (Bernhardt Design, Ceccotti Collezioni, Cinna, Ligne Roset, La Chance, Petite Friture, Tacchini, Zanotta.) as he is to imagine harmonious living areas (Senderens, Air France Lounges, Ciel de Paris, Meurice Oenotheque, Transumance Chalet, #Cloud Paris lounge) or even to define a product image or showcase for a famous brand (Paco Rabanne, YSL Beauty, Perrier-Jouët,).
Thus in 2015 Montblanc associated its name with Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance, entrusting him with the architectural plans of the company’s 500 boutiques worldwide.
His unique approach has led him to conceive exceptional objects that have been presented in the Pierre bergere gallery in Brussels and the BSL gallery in Paris. He has participated in prestigious events like the AD Interiors exhibition at Paris’ Musée des Arts Decoratifs in 2013 and more recently, the AD collections exhibition, also in Paris.
His creative meanderings have led him to initiate a collaboration with the Neal Feay workshop in the United States and also to work with two royal factories in France: Mobilier National (National Furniture) and the Manufacture de Sevres (ceramics). The latter two endeavors combine his contemporary vision of design with the finely-honed skills of master craftsmen that were used in the 18th century.
His approach has been acclaimed by the French and international press and he has received many prizes including NeoCon Silver 2016 for his Modern Family collection for Bernhardt Design, the 2015 Via Label, the 2014 Janus business prize for the Air France Salons, the GQ Best Designer prize in 2012, the prestigious Red Dot prize for Best Product in 2011 and both the Elle Decoration International Design Prize and Wallpaper Design Award in 2009.
With his innate fondness for Art Nouveau, he relies not only on the universal character of nature to impose shapes that make sense but believes that the IDEA of a total, multidisciplinary art is vital for contemporary creation.
Education:
1992-1997
École nationale supérieure des arts décoratifs, Furniture Department, Paris
École nationale supérieure des arts appliqués, Metal Sculpture DMA, Paris
Interior design
Currently
Lobby and amenity spaces areas for two 50 story apartment buildings in Jersey City / New York for Ironstate development, delivery 2018
Private appartment in Soho NYC, in collaboration with Selldorf Architects, delivery may 2017
Study for a site layout of a 13 ha private space in the Hamptons. Project's direction, land art, landscape design in collaboration with Bas Smets Architecture of 4 residential units, delivery 2018/2019
2016
An e-lounge space located in a building of high standing offices (Paris)
New retail concept for Montblanc stores including Hamburg's flagship
2014
"Le Cabinet Onirique", AD Intérieurs exhibition, Musée des Arts Décoratifs, Galerie Nef (Paris)
2012
A private dining room for Château d’Yquem in the Parisian hotel “Le Meurice“
The “Megu” Japanese restaurant in the Alpina Grand Hotel (Gstaad, Switzerland)
“Le Ciel de Paris” restaurant on the 56th floor of the Montparnasse Tower (Paris)
Air France Lounge business class, Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport, Terminal S4 (in partnership with Brandimage)
2011
Interior design of a chalet, St Martin de Belleville (French Alps)
2010
BSL Gallery, Paris 3rd district
2009-2010
Conception of the visual identity of the Yves Saint Laurent Beauté store Stand
2008
Hotel W, Marrakech, project cancelled, up to the Design Development Phase
2007
Air France Lounge business class, Tokyo Airport
Maya Bar, Monaco
Brasserie Sénequier, Saint-Tropez
2006
Déli-cieux, the terrace restaurant of the ‘Printemps maison’ department store, Paris
2005
TAD concept Store, Via statuto Milan, Italy
Senderens, Restaurant, ex-Lucas Carton for Alain Senderens, 9, place de la madeleine, Paris
2004
Layout design for a 11,000 sq. ft. private home
3rd Culture, fashion and accessory store, Imperial Hotel Guinza, Tokyo
2003
Libresens, Cognac Bar for the Bertrand Group and Remy Martin, Paris
2002
Sketch, Restaurant, Design and Interior Layout for the ‘West Bar -Gallery – East Bar - Eggs Toilets,’ London
2000
Maoh, restaurant- ‘noodles’ Bar for the Bertrand Group, Neuilly-sur-Seine
Scenography
Currently
Scenography for Café Scène and Scènes d'Intérieur Gallery, Maison & Objet, Halls 7 and 8, Paris-Nord Villepinte, january 2017
2016
Scenography l'Eden for Perrier-Jouët during London Design Festival, Londres Scenography for Café Elle Déco and Scènes d'Intérieur Gallery, Maison & Objet, Hall 7, Paris-Nord Villepinte, january and september
2015
Scenography for Scènes d'Intérieur et éditeurs, Maison & Objet, Hall 7, Paris-Nord Villepinte, january and september
2014
Scenography Les Miroirs d'Eau, Scènes d'Intérieur, Maison & Objet, Hall 7, Paris-Nord Villepinte
2012
Scenography for the Designers Days, theme ‘Identité(s)’ Showroom Poltrona Frau, Paris
2008
Scenography for the Crystallized Stand – Swarovski Elements during the Maison et Objet fair, Paris-Nord Villepinte
Layout and scenography of Hall 5B, Scènes d’Intérieur, Paris-Nord Villepinte
2007
Scenography for the Designers Days, theme ‘desire,’ Showroom Cassina, Paris
2006
Stand for L’Oréal International Professional Hairdressing Products, Paris
2003
Scenography for Designers Days, Galerie Moderno for Zanotta, 2003, Paris
Scenography of the exhibition "Evanescence", Showroom Zanotta, Milan
Design
Currently
Creation of a table lamp for Kundalini (launch Euroluce Milan, april 2017)
Creation of a rechargeable lamp for Dior Maison
Creation of furnitures and lights for Zaozuo editor
2017
Collection transversale "Folia" for the crystal manufacture Saint-Louis
2016
"My Mia" Chair for Habitat
"Modern Family" collection for Bernhardt Design
"Cupidon" Side Table for Cinna
"Sellier" Sofa for Hermes Maison, presented at Milan Salon
"Mediterranea" Lamps for Petite Friture
"Transmissions" collection made with l'ARC of Mobilier National
2015
"Colors" collection for Bernhardt Design
"Market" collection for Petite Friture
2014
"Market" Chair for Petite Friture
"Estampe" collection for Cinna
"Harper" rocking Chair for Bernhardt Design
"Cinema" Sofa for Bernhardt Design
"Shelter" parlour Side Chair for Tacchini
"Arom" Armchair for Zanotta
"Le Noé" Knife for Perceval
"Ciel" Armchair for Tabisso
" Kiji" Side Table for Cinna
"Calanques" Low Tables for Cinna
"Inside World" Desk for Cinna
2013
“Torii” armchair for Cinna
“Hybride” table for Cinna
“Aoyama” table for Cinna
“Market” chair for Petite Friture
“Fluid” lamp for Forestier
2012
'Catherine’ armchair for Bernhardt Design
'Ammonite' shelf for Meta
'Naturoscopie' collection for Galerie Bsl: a shelf, four wall lamps, three ceiling fixtures, two coffee tables, a mirror, a table light
“Borghese” sofa for La Chance, new French editor
“Hybride” sofa for Cinna
“Bamby” chair for Marcel by
“Monk” coffee table for PleyeL
“Nuvola” armchair for Zanotta
“Baladeuse,” “East,” “Gloriette” lighting for Forestier
2011
“Duales” tables for ST LUC
“Plis” rug for Chevalier Editions
“Omaggio” desk, “Niwa” coffee table and “Deriva” table for Ceccotti Collezioni
“Air Lux” chairs, “Mut” chair, “Benz” chairs, “Sign” table for Fasem
Participation in the Guzzini Food Design France event
2010
‘Otto’ chair and ‘Quadro’ table for Ceccotti Collezioni
Armchair “Calla” for Zanotta
“Corvo” chair for Bernhardt Design
“Ottoman” sofa and armchair collection for Cinna
“Salam”, “Meida” and “Interstice” tables for Cinna
“Suite 207” rug for Chevalier Editions
Creation of the new women’s fragrance...
Category
2010s French Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Aluminum
Block Blue Armchair by Pepe Albargues
Located in Geneve, CH
Block blue armchair designed by Pepe Albargues
Dimensions: H 78 x D 75 x W 87 cm.
32 kg
The Block collection designed by the well-known Vale...
Category
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Pine
Pedro Franco Antropófago Sofa, Altropófago Collection, Brazil, 2010
By Pedro Franco
Located in São Paulo, BR
The Anthropophagus sofa created by designer Pedro Franco is a high quality piece of art design by A LOT OF Brasil. With a fiberglass structure covered in foam and fabric, it is cover...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Le Bambole Leather pouf foot rest Design Mario Bellini 1978 for B&B Italia
Located in Offenburg, Baden Wurthemberg
Le Bambole leather pouf or foot rest, designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia.
Price for the foot rest only ! The Le Bambole Sofas are available i...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Foam
Lorenzo F. Davanzati for The Pace Collection 'Bounty' Sofa
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lorenzo Forges Davanzati for The Pace Collection, sofa, model 'Bounty', brown alcantara, lacquered wood, United States, 1980s.
The Italian designer, Lorenzo ...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Ultrasuede, Wood, Lacquer
Cassina Soriana Sofa by Afra and Tobia Scarpa, Italy, 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Sofa; Afra; Tobia; Scarpa; Cassina; Soriana; Settee; Couch; Italy; 1970's; Hollywood Regency; Minimalist; Italian Design;
Soriana sofa in original upholstery, designed by Afra &...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Wool
Vico Magistretti, sofa mod. Sinbad for Cassina, 1980
Located in Saarbrücken, SL
The sofa mod. Sinbad by Vico Magistretti has a throw blanket in leather that extends far over the backrest .
Base in black lacquered wood.
In all the sofa is in excellent condition.
This was one of the sofas that Vico Magistretti appreciated the most and that he also had privately in his Milan apartment.
His idea was to design a piece of seating furniture in which the fabric did not conform to the given shape.
When he designed it, he was thinking more of an English horse blanket that you throw over...
Category
1980s German Vintage Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Wood, Leather, Fabric
Mid Century Italian Post Modern L-Shaped Sectional Sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A stylish and well made Italian sectional sofa circa 1990's. It features a 3 section design with down filled back cushions and chunky black legs. Fabric is soiled and will need recov...
Category
1990s Italian Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Tenere Sofa by Van Rossum
Located in Geneve, CH
Tenere Sofa by Van Rossum
Dimensions: D 290 x W 80 x H 68 cm
Materials: Oak, Upholstery, Leather
A generous three-seat sofa with a wooden frame and pillowy, organically shaped uphol...
Category
2010s Dutch Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Oak
Mr Olsen 3 Seater Oak Mosaic Royal Blue by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Mr Olsen 3 seater Oak Mosaic Royal Blue by Warm Nordic
Dimensions: D201 x W79 x H 78/46 cm
Material: Textile upholstery, Foam, Spring system, Solid oiled oak legs, Solid smoked oak...
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Foam, Oak
Poltromet Set of Leather 1 Sofa 1 Pouf 1smoll Sofa
By Poltromec
Located in Lucca, IT
Set of three pîeces in leather Italian manifacture Poltromet
1 Big Sofa cm 230-cm 105-height cm 85
1 Pouf cm 90-cm 65
1 Small or miniature Sofa cm 7...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Michele de Lucchi "Lido" Sofa, Memphis Group
Located in London, GB
True to Memphis form, the 'Lido' lounge was not designed to be especially practical or inviting. In fact, its design was more intended for someone 'on-the-go' with its firm, woollen ...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Yeti Sofa by Pepe Albargues
Located in Geneve, CH
Yeti sofa by Pepe Albargues
Design by Vladimir Naumov
Dimensions: Width 202 - depth 110 - height 82 - seat 44 cm.
Materials: Pine wood structure, plywood...
Category
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Foam, Pine, Plywood
Marshmallow Sofa by Rejo Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Marshmallow sofa by Rejo Studio
Dimensions: D 200 x W 85 x H 40 cm
Materials: Chenille upholstery, wood structure.
REJO is a design studio based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and Ist...
Category
2010s Saudi Arabian Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Contemporary Hush High Wingback Sofa Naughtone for Herman Miller Yellow & Black
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous Contemporary NaughtOne for Herman Miller Hush high wing back sofa or settee with yellow & black fabric and polyester powder coated yellow metal wire sled base, 3 available selling separately. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that these are vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear. They have been professionally cleaned. No outstanding flaws have been detected. Please see photos and zoom in for details. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, Early 21st Century.
Do you know where a Bee sits??? On it’s BEE-HIND!!! LOL! Ok, just a little fun about the beautiful black & yellow fabric that we think is the bees-knees!!! It’s striking! We have three (selling separately) NaughtOne for Herman Miller Hush high wing back sofas or settees comprised of molded plywood inner frames with distinctive profiles and a metal wire sled base finished in a hard-wearing polyester bright yellow powder coat to match the fabulous horizontal channeled, high quality foam seat & back cushions. The wing style sides, and inner frame is covered in a wonderful black & white tweed, some call it the “bumblebee look.” Aren’t they AWESOME??? We certainly think they are something to BUZZ about!!!! Ha ha! NaughtOne is owned and sold by Herman Miller and the Hush high wing back sofa is available with two or three seat capacity, ours are the two-seater sofas. The Hush sofa...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Le Bambole Leather Sofa Design Mario Bellini 1978 for B&B Italia
Located in Offenburg, Baden Wurthemberg
Le Bambole two-seater Sofa designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia.
The Bambole series today is an icon of 1970s design furniture and won Mario Bellini the "Compasso d'Oro" award...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Foam
Tan Leather Cloud Style Sofa with Lucite Leg by Weiman, c 1980s, Signed
By Weiman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This beautiful curvy and fluid Post-Modern sofa by Weiman is in soft and luxurious tan colored leather, features a single lucite leg and is signed underneath with a Weiman label.
Designed by Robert L. Ebel and produced by Wieman in the 1980s and 90s, this curvaceous sofa was inspired by Vladimir Kagan's designs such as the 'Cloud' sofa by Directional, the 'Serpentine' sofa by Kagan...
Category
1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Lucite
Burgundy Leather Sofa by Pierluigi Cerri for Poltrona Frau, c 1990, Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The burgundy leather is incredible on this Poltrona Frau circa 1990 Post-Modern sofa by Pierluigi Cerri. Featuring soft and supple Italian leather cushions over a ribbed leather wrapped (over steel) frame with smoked chrome legs, the rear has a floating leather shelf with manufactures brand embossed.
The color is superb - see the close ups for better color representation. Ideal for rooms where you need a pop of deep beautiful color in comfortable seating. Use as a loveseat or settee but this two-seat sofa is large enough to fit three when needed. Comfortable cushioned armpads make it a nice place to take a nap.
This burgundy leather couch...
Category
1990s Italian Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel, Chrome
1980s Weiman Pucci Style Curved Tufted Channel Biomorphic Kidney Sofa
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
The beautiful rare sofa is statement piece which is also extremely comfortable and packed with personality! Just look at the gorgeous curves on this beauty! Bright and vibrant Pucci ...
Category
1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Postmodern Italian Modular Sofa in Checkered Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sectional sofa, fabric, Italy, 1970s
This exceptional sofa stands as a prime example of postmodern design, characterized by its unconventional form and bold, angular shapes culminat...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
1986 Knoll Grandma Sofa by Robert Venturi & Denise Scott Brown W Tapestry Fabric
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a "Grandma" sofa designed by Robert Venturi and Denise Scott Brown in 1984 for Knoll, upholstered in a floral textured fabric called tapestr...
Category
1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Italian Modular Sofa in Striped Green Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Modular sofa, fabric, wood, Italy, 1980s.
This sectional sofa takes your breath away easily due to its large size. With its comfortable elements, this sofa definitely is the perfect...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti Postmodern Burl, Leather & Steel Sofa
By Saporiti
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This Saporiti sofa in it's original fabric is meticulously constructed of stainless steel, burl panels and leather arms and full back. This item needs to be reupholstered. We can reu...
Category
Late 20th Century European Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Stainless Steel
Post Modern Red Leather Sofa by Flep S.P.a. Bitonto, Made in Italy
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful red leather sofa in pristine condition.
Height 31”
Width 77”
Depth 30”.
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Moss 2400 Sofa by Artu
Located in Geneve, CH
Moss 2400 Sofa by Artu
Pavel Vetrov
Dimensions: W 240 x D 82 x H 76 cm
Materials: Wood, Upholstery
Other colors and materials available. Please contact us.
Soft, flowing, tact...
Category
2010s Polish Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Organically Shaped Sectional Sofa in Black Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Attributed to Wiener Werkstätte, modular sofa, leather, Austria, 1980s
This sofa is fully executed in a black leather that contributes to a unified look. The construction consists o...
Category
1980s Austrian Vintage Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Blue Eclipse Sofa by Atra Design
By ATRA
Located in Geneve, CH
Blue Eclipse sofa by Atra Design.
Dimensions: D 220 x W 108.8 x H 79 cm.
Materials: fabric, walnut wood.
Available in other colors.
Atra Design
We are Atra, a furniture brand ...
Category
2010s Mexican Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Sculptural Post-Modern Steel Sofa, France 1980s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Very unique and unusual sofa. Inspired by the Maria Pergay, Michel Boyer era. Sourced in the south of France. Postmodernism.
The bench is made of multiple materials, creating a beautiful composition. The base of the sofa is made of steel and has a beautifully patinated leather seat. The back of the sofa is made of resin. Due to the green strokes, it is multi-dimensional. Even if it's a functional sofa, it merely looks like a piece of art.
It can both be used as a stand-alone sofa or bench and could be the perfect addition to any residential project, but would also look great in any gallery or high-end retail shop. The minimalist design of this French sofa is perfect for any clientele that wants to create a unique kind of atmosphere. It has a very industrial, apocalyptic, and postmodern feel to it. It is for sure an eye-catcher!
Please note that it is a heavy object.
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Category
1980s French Vintage Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
Lupin Sofa Forest Velvet
Located in Carvalhosa, PT
Soft, round and bold. Lupin Sofa was designed for comfort, the perfect sofa to relax after a long day.
Seat and cushions are made with memory foam. Lupin is made to order and handma...
Category
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Foam, Wood
Lupin Sofa Terracotta Velvet
Located in Carvalhosa, PT
Soft, round and bold. Lupin Sofa was designed for comfort, the perfect sofa to relax after a long day.
Seat and cushions are made with memory foam. Lupin is made to order and handma...
Category
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Foam, Wood
Lace Cream Sofa with Cushion by Mowee
Located in Geneve, CH
Lace cream sofa with cushion by Mowee.
Dimensions: D66 x W135 x H75.5 cm
Material: Polyethylene, Stainless Steel
Weight: 21 kg
Also Available in different colours and finishes.
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Category
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Stainless Steel, Other
Lace Burgundy Sofa with Cushion by Mowee
Located in Geneve, CH
Lace Burgundy sofa with cushion by Mowee
Dimensions: D 66 x W 135 x H 75.5 cm
Material: Polyethylene, stainless steel
Weight: 21 kg
Also available in different colours and finish...
Category
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Stainless Steel, Other
Fabio Novembre Rph Sofa, A LOT OF Brasil Collection, Brazil, 2013
Located in São Paulo, BR
The RPH sofa created by designer Fabio Novembre is a high quality piece of art design by A LOT OF Brasil. Produced in rotomolded polyethylene, it has the shape of a twisted tree trun...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Polystyrene
Lace Black Sofa with Cushion by Mowee
Located in Geneve, CH
Lace black sofs with cushion by MOWEE
Dimensions: D66 x W135 x H75.5 cm
Material: polyethylene, stainless steel
Weight: 21 kg
Also Available in different colours and finishes.
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Category
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Stainless Steel, Other
Nature Chocolate Right Modular Sofa by Mowee
Located in Geneve, CH
Nature chocolate right modular sofa by MOWEE
Dimensions: D85 x W76 x H81 cm (seat height 42 cm).
Material: Aluminum, upholstery and Iroko Wood.
Weight: 19 kg.
Also available in d...
Category
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Aluminum
Nature Burgundy Left Modular Sofa by Mowee
Located in Geneve, CH
Nature burgundy left modular sofa by MOWEE
Dimensions: D85 x W76 x H81 cm (seat height 42 cm).
Material: Aluminium, upholstery and Iroko Wood.
Weight: 19 kg.
Also available in di...
Category
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Aluminum
Cover Cream Sofa by Mowee
Located in Geneve, CH
Cover Cream Sofa by MOWEE.
Dimensions: D83 x W160 x H81 cm (seat height 42 cm).
Material: aluminum and upholstery.
Weight: 32 kg.
Also available in diff...
Category
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Aluminum
Cover Burgundy Left Modular Sofa by MOWEE
Located in Geneve, CH
Cover Burgundy Left Modular Sofa by MOWEE
Dimensions: D83 x W80 x H81 cm (seat height 42 cm).
Material: Aluminium and upholstery .
Weight: 19 kg.
Also available in different colo...
Category
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Aluminum
Cover Chocolate Central Modular Sofa by Mowee
Located in Geneve, CH
Cover chocolate central modular sofa by MOWEE
Dimensions: D 83 x W 68 x H 81 cm (seat height 42 cm).
Material: Aluminum and upholstery.
Weight: 17 kg.
Also available in different...
Category
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Aluminum
Nature Grey Central Modular Sofa by MOWEE
Located in Geneve, CH
Nature grey central modular sofa by MOWEE
Dimensions: D83 x W68 x H81 cm (seat height 42 cm).
Material: Aluminum and upholstery.
Weight: 17 kg.
Also available in different colors...
Category
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Aluminum
Cover White Sofa by Mowee
Located in Geneve, CH
Cover white sofa by MOWEE
Dimensions: D83 x W160 x H81 cm (seat height 42 cm).
Material: Aluminum and upholstery.
Weight: 32 kg.
Also available in different colors and finishes. ...
Category
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Aluminum
Lace Chocolate Sofa with Cushion by Mowee
Located in Geneve, CH
Lace chocolate sofa with cushion by Mowee
Dimensions: D 66 x W 135 x H 75.5 cm
Material: Polyethylene, stainless steel
Weight: 21 kg
Also available in different colours and finis...
Category
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Stainless Steel, Other
Lace Grey Sofa with Cushion by Mowee
Located in Geneve, CH
Lace grey sofa with cushion by Mowee.
Dimensions: D66 x W135 x H75.5 cm
Material: Polyethylene, Stainless Steel
Weight: 21 kg
Also Available in different colours and finishes.
...
Category
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Stainless Steel, Other
Xaloc Central 90 Chocolate Modular Sofa by Mowee
Located in Geneve, CH
Xaloc Central 90 Chocolate Modular sofa by MOWEE
Dimensions: D100 x W90 x H81 cm (Seat Height 42 cm)
Material: Aluminium, Textile
Weight: 24 kg
Also Available in different colors...
Category
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Aluminum
Nature Navy Sofa by Mowee
Located in Geneve, CH
Nature Navy sofa by MOWEE
Dimensions: D85 x W151 x H81 cm (seat height 42 cm).
Material: Aluminum, upholstery and Iroko Wood.
Weight: 32 kg.
Also availab...
Category
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Aluminum
Nature Grey Sofa by MOWEE
Located in Geneve, CH
Nature grey sofa by MOWEE
Dimensions: D85 x W151 x H81 cm (seat height 42 cm).
Material: Aluminum, upholstery and Iroko Wood.
Weight: 32 kg.
Also availab...
Category
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Aluminum
Nature Bronze Double Central Modular Sofa by MOWEE
Located in Geneve, CH
Nature bronze double central modular sofa by MOWEE
Dimensions: D83 x W136 x H81 cm (seat height 42 cm).
Material: Aluminum and upholstery.
Weight: 27 kg.
Also available in differ...
Category
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Aluminum
Cover Navy Right Modular Sofa by Mowee
Located in Geneve, CH
Cover Navy Right Modular Sofa by MOWEE
Dimensions: D83 x W80 x H81 cm (seat height 42 cm).
Material: Aluminum and upholstery.
Weight: 19 kg.
Al...
Category
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Aluminum
Cover Navy Double Left Modular Sofa by Mowee
Located in Geneve, CH
Cover Navy Double Left Modular Sofa by MOWEE
Dimensions: D83 x W148 x H81 cm (seat height 42 cm)
Material: Aluminum and upholstery.
Weight: 29 kg.
Also available in different col...
Category
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Aluminum
Cover Burgundy Central Modular Sofa by Mowee
Located in Geneve, CH
Cover Burgundy Central modular sofa by MOWEE
Dimensions: D83 x W68 x H81 cm (seat height 42 cm).
Material: Aluminum and upholstery.
Weight: 17...
Category
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Aluminum
Post-modern sofas for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Post-Modern sofas for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage sofas created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with fabric, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Post-Modern sofas made in a specific country, there are Europe, Spain, and Italy pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original sofas, popular names associated with this style include Pepe Albargues, Cini Boeri, Knoll, and De Sede. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for sofas differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $1,239 and tops out at $83,815 while the average work can sell for $5,344.
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