Is Italian leather real leather?

Yes, Italian leather is real leather and is considered to be some of the highest quality and longest lasting leather. Because it is made from full-grain hides and processed in a specific way, it is more pliable and softer.

How do I restore an Italian leather sofa?

With Italian leather, you want to avoid getting the material wet. If you can, use a dry cloth or vacuum to remove dirt. For stains, use a damp cloth, but avoid chemical cleaners. Save the hassle and shop a collection of Italian leather furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

Is an Italian leather sofa good?

Yes, an Italian leather sofa is typically good. Italian leather is known for being a high-quality material that is pleasing to the eye and has a luxurious, supple feel. As a result, it can be a fine option for sofas. Keep in mind that the sturdiness and strength of the frame and the resilience of the padding and suspension systems inside of sofas also impact their quality and durability. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of leather sofas.

Are Italian leather bags good quality?

Yes, Italian leather bags can be of good quality. Many Italian tanneries are well known for creating long-lasting, luxurious leather. Keep in mind that the type of leather and the crafting techniques employed also affect the quality. Generally, the finest bags feature full-grain leather that comes from the top portion of the hide. Handcrafting techniques also help to ensure that bags are strongly constructed and free of flaws. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of leather bags.

Italian Leather Postmodern

Postmodern Stools

Nicoletti Salotti

Salotti Leather

Black 1980s Dining Chairs

Postmodern Armchair

Moroso Leather Armchair

Postmodern Chrome Chair

Nicoletti Leather

Italian Postmodern Leather Bench

$4,500

Italian Postmodern Leather Bench

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A spectacular 1980s Italian Postmodern bench. The bench is constructed of steel that’s powder coated in a metallic gray and the cushion is a soft light green leather.

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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Benches

$1,340

Italian Postmodern Dining Chair in Cognac Leather

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Dining chair, beech, leather, Italy, 1970s A delicate chair that is well-proportioned and elevates one's space or room. The wooden frame is composed of cylindrical beams to which th...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Italian Postmodern Modernist "Jocauro" Armchair, Arrben in Leather, Italy, 1990s

$1,450

$3,440 / set

Postmodern Camel Leather Armchair Pair, Italian Design, 1980s Style

By Ralph Lauren, Nicoletti Salotti

Located in Rochester, NY

Postmodern Italian camel leather set of armchairs in the style of Nicoletti Salotti circa late 1980s/early 1990s.

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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Natuzzi Leather Lounge Chair, Italian, Made in Italy, Postmodern, Light Grey

$2,825

Natuzzi Leather Lounge Chair, Italian, Made in Italy, Postmodern, Light Grey

By Natuzzi

Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA

Natuzzi Leather Lounge Chair, Italian, Made in Italy, Postmodern, Light Grey, Mid Century, Office Vintage from the 1970s Measurements: 43" W x 32" D x 29" H Seat Height: 16" Seat De...

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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

1980's Italian Postmodern Leather Modernist Paper Desk Tray

$195

1980's Italian Postmodern Leather Modernist Paper Desk Tray

Located in San Diego, CA

Elegant Single letter desk tray , postmodern Italian leather wrapped nice original condition.

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20th Century Italian Post-Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

Leather

$2,223Sale Price|20% Off

Postmodern Armchair in Blond Cow Leather & Walnut, Italy, 1990

Located in Brescia, IT

This an elegant and timeless armchair. The walnut structure are in a warm brown color. The blond cow leather in blond tun color, is in very good conditions. It is very comfortable an...

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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Bergere Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Leather

$8,000 / set

1980s Pair of Postmodern Ribbon Lounge Chairs in Periwinkle Leather

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a pair of Post-Modern Lounge Armchairs, reminiscent of the works of Stanley Jay Friedman. The listed price includes the pair of two chairs, as shown. Their sculptural silhoue...

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Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

1980s Postmodern Leather Headboard Nightstands & Lamps King Or Queen Size

$4,475

1980s Postmodern Leather Headboard Nightstands & Lamps King Or Queen Size

By Ligne Roset

Located in San Diego, CA

Majestic Italian postmodern headboard nighstands and lamps very nice and clean condition it all comes appart the long part of the board splits the leather middle portion and the nigh...

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20th Century Italian Post-Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Aluminum

Pietro Constantini Postmodern Italian Modern Stricking Pair of Dining Chairs 80s

$1,478 / set

Pietro Constantini Postmodern Italian Modern Stricking Pair of Dining Chairs 80s

By Pietro Costantini

Located in San Diego, CA

Striking pair of vintage Italian dining chairs attributed to Pietro Costantini, Italy. These sculptural chairs feature dramatically elongated, open metal rod backs that create an ele...

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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

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Italian Postmodern Black Leather Dining Chair with "X" Shape, 1980s

Unavailable

H 38.59 in W 14.97 in D 15.36 in

Italian Postmodern Black Leather Dining Chair with "X" Shape, 1980s

Located in Budapest, HU

This chair features a postmodern design characterized by a metal frame and a leather seat.

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Vintage 1980s Italian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Sold

H 41.38 in W 17 in D 17.5 in

Set of Eight Italian Leather Postmodern Dining Chairs

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A very chic set of eight postmodern “Alice” style dining chairs, originally designed in 1984 by Giorgio Cattelan for Cattelan Italia. No visible marks on these examples to say defini...

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20th Century Italian Post-Modern Chairs

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Steel

Vintage Italian Leather Postmodern Dining Chairs - Set of Six

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H 42.75 in W 17 in D 18.25 in

Vintage Italian Leather Postmodern Dining Chairs - Set of Six

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A very chic set of six Italian dining chairs, circa 1980, in the manner of designer Pietro Costantini.

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20th Century Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Vintage Italian Leather Postmodern Sofa by Nicoletti Salotti, circa 1980

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H 2 in Dm 21 in

Italian Postmodern Wall Mirror in Steel & Leather Handle

By Jacques Adnet

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful rounded Wall mirror with beveled edge stell frame and leather strap, circa 1980's great condition elegant great piece 34" tall when is hung,

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20th Century Italian Post-Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Steel

Postmodern Italian Leather Larus Chaise Lounge by Poltrona Frau

Sold

H 32 in W 72 in D 26 in

Postmodern Italian Leather Larus Chaise Lounge by Poltrona Frau

By Poltrona Frau

Located in San Diego, CA

striking nice and comfy leather chaise lounge by Poltrona Frau circa 2000, solid steel base white leather nice original condition with a few imperfections as shown.

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Post-Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Steel

H 29.93 in Dm 13 in

Four Postmodern Camel Color Leather & Walnut Plywood Revolving Stools, Italy

Located in Bresso, Lombardy

Made in Italy, 1970s. These stools feature a walnut plywood frame, brass details and a camel color leather upholstery. They are vintage, therefore they might show slight traces of u...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Stools

Materials

Brass

H 28.35 in W 65.75 in D 31.5 in

Italian Postmodern Desk and Chair Unknown, 1970s, Italy

Located in London, GB

This stunning Italian Postmodern desk has been crafted from lacquered wood, with a dark removable smoke glass top. It’s solid structure is in good condition with surface scratches...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Plywood

$5,729Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 29.53 in W 88.59 in D 39.38 in

Vintage Sofa Set in Cognac Leather by Sapporo for Mobil Girgi, Italy, 1970s

By Sapporo, Mobil Girgi

Located in Catania, CT

Set of two armchairs and a three seater sofa designed by Sapporo for Mobil Girgi. Cognac leather. Original vintage condition with normal trace of age and use. Foam in perfect conditi...

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Leather

Modern late 20th century wrought iron upholstered bench

$875

H 26 in W 52 in D 17 in

Modern late 20th century wrought iron upholstered bench

Located in Allentown, PA

This is a late 20th century hand wrought iron modern newly upholstered bench. This bench has been newly upholstered in a modern geometric pattern apple green brocade. This wrought ir...

Category

1990s Benches

Materials

Iron

Set of six Dining Room Chairs by Angelo Mangiarotti, Italy 1970s

$4,092 / set

H 38.98 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in

Set of six Dining Room Chairs by Angelo Mangiarotti, Italy 1970s

By Angelo Mangiarotti

Located in Greding, DE

Round dining table with six chairs, designed by Angelo Mangiarotti. The table is extendable and stands on a round base. The chairs have narrow backrests and stand on tapered legs. Or...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Vintage-Style Brown Leather Club Chair

$2,475 / item

H 28 in W 28 in D 33 in

Vintage-Style Brown Leather Club Chair

Located in Westwood, NJ

Vintage-style brown leather club chair. Crafted of luxurious top grain leather in warm brown color, this stylish and comfortable chair is perfect for your den, library, or living roo...

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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

1970s Pair of Exclusive De sede Buffalo Leather Armchairs, Switzerland

$3,751 / set

H 31.5 in W 36.23 in D 33.47 in

1970s Pair of Exclusive De sede Buffalo Leather Armchairs, Switzerland

By De Sede

Located in Praha, CZ

- good original condition with minor signs of use

Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

$5,500

H 19.5 in W 44.5 in D 17 in

French Art Deco Bench

Located in North Bergen, NJ

French Art Deco Walnut Bench fully restored. Having a beautiful walnut wood frame with styled legs. With reupholstered blue mohair.

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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Benches

Materials

Walnut

Branda Leather Bench by Enrico Tonucci

$6,965 / item

H 18.12 in W 73.63 in D 28.35 in

Branda Leather Bench by Enrico Tonucci

By Manifestodesign

Located in Milan, IT

The origins of this product are as old as time, and most likely this was once a travel bed. This bench is made of solid black hickory, with a seat in full-grain leather. Branda can b...

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2010s Italian Benches

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Leather, Hickory

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Located in Hurricane, UT

The Terrace Couch by Greg Palombo channels Adrian Pearsall's mid-century spirit in a solid wood sofa with leather upholstery and built-in side tables. Crafted entirely from solid sa...

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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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French Neoclassical Style Alabaster and Bronze Pendant Light, 1920

Located in Barntrup, DE

Elegant French alabaster pendant light in warm honey tones with bronze and brass detailing. This refined French pendant light dates to the early 20th century and features a beautifu...

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Vintage 1920s French Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

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Alabaster, Brass, Bronze

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Italian Leather Postmodern For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the Italian leather postmodern you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each Italian leather postmodern for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using animal skin, leather and metal. There are 63 variations of the antique or vintage Italian leather postmodern you’re looking for, while we also have 1 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the Italian leather postmodern you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. An Italian leather postmodern is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern and Modern styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one Italian leather postmodern that is appealing in its simplicity, but Marzio Cecchi, Studio Most and Brunati produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is an Italian Leather Postmodern?

Prices for an Italian leather postmodern can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $495 and can go as high as $31,500, while the average can fetch as much as $2,800.

A Close Look at Post-modern Furniture

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

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.

Finding the Right Seating for You

With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.

Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.

Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.

The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.

Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.

No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.

Questions About Italian Leather Postmodern

Is Italian leather real leather?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
Yes, Italian leather is real leather and is considered to be some of the highest quality and longest lasting leather. Because it is made from full-grain hides and processed in a specific way, it is more pliable and softer.
How do I restore an Italian leather sofa?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
With Italian leather, you want to avoid getting the material wet. If you can, use a dry cloth or vacuum to remove dirt. For stains, use a damp cloth, but avoid chemical cleaners. Save the hassle and shop a collection of Italian leather furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
Is an Italian leather sofa good?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024
Yes, an Italian leather sofa is typically good. Italian leather is known for being a high-quality material that is pleasing to the eye and has a luxurious, supple feel. As a result, it can be a fine option for sofas. Keep in mind that the sturdiness and strength of the frame and the resilience of the padding and suspension systems inside of sofas also impact their quality and durability. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of leather sofas.
Are Italian leather bags good quality?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertNovember 21, 2023
Yes, Italian leather bags can be of good quality. Many Italian tanneries are well known for creating long-lasting, luxurious leather. Keep in mind that the type of leather and the crafting techniques employed also affect the quality. Generally, the finest bags feature full-grain leather that comes from the top portion of the hide. Handcrafting techniques also help to ensure that bags are strongly constructed and free of flaws. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of leather bags.