$960Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Post Modern Stools White Made in Italy
By Fly Line, Giandomenico Belotti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Post modern bar stools in white enameled metal with spaghetti corded seats designed by
Steel
Efebo Stacking Stool by Stacy Dukes for Artemide, Italy post modern, 4 avail
By Stacy Dukes, Artemide
Located in Chicago, IL
Efebo Seats designed by Stacy Duke for Artemide. Italy, 1960's Golden plastic. Priced individually
Plastic
Italian Post Modern White Plastic Stool Tokyo Pop by Yoshioka Driade, 2000s
By Driade, Tokujin Yoshioka
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian space age Post Modern White Plastic Stool Tokyo Pop with Footres by Tokujin Yoshioka for
Plastic
Post Modern Spaghetti Bar Stool Giandomenico Belotti Alias Fly Line 1980s
By Giandomenico Belotti
Located in Forest Grove, PA
been attributed to Fly Line and Alias. An iconic Post Modern design, the seats and backs are
Steel
American post modern stool in aluminum by Philippe Starck for Emeco, 2000s
By Emeco, Philippe Starck
Located in MIlano, IT
American post modern stool in aluminum by Philippe Starck for Emeco, 2000s Bar stool made entirely
Aluminum
Italian Designer, Stool, Rattan, Italy, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A rattan or wicker stool, designed and produced in Italy, c. 1970s.
Rattan
Vintage Modern Chrome Curved Back Tufted Bar Stools In Grey Italian Leather
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Modern Chrome Flat Bar Curved Back Tufted Bar Stools in Steel Grey Italian Leather - Pair
Chrome
Postmodern Italian Folding Stool Chair from Enolinea, 1980s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Foldable stool by the Italian manufacturer Enolinea. A functional design with postmodern styling
Plastic, Rubber, Wood
Ceramic Garden Stools Blue Glazed, Italy, circa 1980
Located in Vienna, AT
Ceramic Garden Stools Blue Glazed, Italy, circa 1980-sold as a pair. Unique and eye-catching pair
Ceramic
$300Sale Price|20% Off
Postmodern Italian Chrome Pipping Single Stool by Effezeta
Located in San Diego, CA
Nice cantilever tubular chrome single stool by Ezzefeta Italy , great condition all original circa
Chrome
$760Sale Price|20% Off
Rodney Kinsman Tokyo Stool for Bieffelplast, Italy 1980s
By Rodney Kinsman, Bieffeplast
Located in Miami, FL
Postmodern Tokyo counter stool made of a satin black steel frame, curved black polyurethane
Steel
$1,440Sale Price / set|20% Off
Three Postmodern Memphis Style Bar Stools, Italy, 1980s
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Miami, FL
Three bar height Italian Postmodern bar chairs inspired by Memphis Milano. Made of black lacquered
Steel
$1,800Sale Price / set|20% Off
Postmodern Italian Bar Stools, 1980s - Set of Three
Located in Miami, FL
Set of three postmodern Italian barstools with black Naugahyde seats and silver lacquered frames
Steel
$960Sale Price / set|20% Off
Postmodern Memphis Style Bar Stools, Italy 1980s, a Pair
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of bar height Italian post modern bar chairs inspired by Memphis Milano. Made of black
Steel
Vintage Postmodern Italian Bentwood Wave Bar Stools - Pair
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Postmodern Italian Bentwood Wave Bar Stools - Pair This pair of vintage postmodern Italian
Wood, Walnut
Sarapis Bar Stools by Philippe Starck for Aleph Driade, Italy, 1986
By Philippe Starck
Located in DE KWAKEL, NL
A striking pair of Sarapis bar stools designed by Philippe Starck for Aleph Driade in 1986. These
Metal
Pair of Purple Postmodern Memphis Style Bar Stools, Italy 1980s
Located in Athens, Attiki
A pair of purple Postmodern Memphis style bar stools, Italy 1980s. Periwinkle purple lacquered
Metal
Chrome Tractor Stools by Rodney Kinsman for Bieffeplast, Italy, 1970s
By Rodney Kinsman, Bieffeplast
Located in Antwerp, BE
Chrome tractor stools designed by Rodney Kinsman for Bieffeplast in 1968. Crafted with a tubular
Chrome
Man Ray, Stool Le Temoin, for Gavina, Italy, 1970's
By Man Ray, Gavina
Located in Stockholm, SE
Stool model Le Temoin, designed by Man Ray for Gavina, Italy 1970s. The Le Temoin was
Acrylic
Italian Postmodern Ulisse Folding Stool by Ivan Loss for Sandrigarden, 1980s
By Ivan Loss
Located in Hamburg, DE
Postmodern folding stool from the Italian manufacturer Sandrigard after a design by Ivan Loss from
Metal
Pair of Alias Italy Black Chrome spaghetti stools by Giandomenico Belotti
By Alias, Giandomenico Belotti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Alias Italy Black Chrome spaghetti stools by Giandomenico Belotti. Black rubber woven seat
Chrome
Italian postmodern black metal and rubber stools by Fly Line, 1990s
By Fly Line
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian postmodern black metal and rubber stools by Fly Line, 1990s Pair of stools with black metal
Metal
$716Sale Price / set|20% Off
Calligaris Lacquered Wood Upholstered Bar Stools Made in Italy, Set of 3
By Calligaris
Located in Miami, FL
Calligaris lacquered wood upholstered bar stools made in Italy, (3) Offered for sale is a set of
Wood
Set of 2 Bar stools, black lacquer, black metal.Italy 1980s.
Located in Athens, Attiki
Set of 2 Bar stools, black lacquer, black metal.Italy 1980s. Beautiful design in excellent
Metal
Italian 20th Century Modernist Magis Condor Andries and Hiroko Van Onck Stools
By Andries & Hiroko van Onck, Magis
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Manufacturer: Magis Place of Origin: Italy Date of Manufacture: 1980s In style: Post Modern Materials &
Metal
Pair of Postmodern Italian Round Bamboo Stools in the style of Agnoli
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1960s - 1970s. These rare stools feature a bamboo frame. They are vintage, therefore
Bamboo
vintage italian table & stool set by Raul Barbiere & Gabriella Montaguti for Rex
By Raul Barbieri, Rexite
Located in Saarbrücken, SL
Black red, green and yellow swivel stool by Raul Barbiere for Rexite. Made in Italy - 1980 's
Plastic, Rubber
Pair of Postmodern Stools by Anna Casatelli Ferrieri for Kartell, Italy, 1980s
By Kartell, Anna Castelli Ferrieri
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of black and white Postmodern bar or counter stools by the Italian designer Anna Casatelli
Metal
$1,280Sale Price / set|36% Off
Nobu Tanigawa "Nardis" Chrome Bar Stools for Fasem Italy, Set of Two
By Fasem International, Nobu Tanigawa
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Nardis bar height stools with rubber like seats on a polished chrome frame designed by Nobu
Chrome
1980s Sculptural Italian Postmodern Faux Tan Suede Bar Stools – a Pair
By Milo Baughman
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
We are very pleased to offer a stylish, unique pair of bar stools, circa the 1980s. These vintage
Faux Leather
Nobu Tanigawa "Nardis" Black Bar Stools with Back for Fasem Italy, Set of Two
By Nobu Tanigawa, Fasem International
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Post modern Nardis black stool by Nobu Tanigawa for Fasem. Nobu Tanigawa "Nardis" black bar stools
Steel
$940Sale Price / set|20% Off
2 Rodney Kinsman for Bieffeplast Italian Postmodern Tokyo Bar Counter Stools 35"
By Bieffeplast, Rodney Kinsman
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of circa 1980's Italian postmodern Bauhaus style "Tokyo" chairs / counter bar stools, designed
Metal
Set of 4 “Lem” Counter/Bar Stools by Shin & Tomoko Azumi for LaPalma, Italy 2000
By LaPalma, SHIN AZUMI
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian-made stools features: The stools have an adjustable height mechanisms with smooth pneumatic
Aluminum
$1,413 / item
HYA A Stool by Marioni
Located in Geneve, CH
HYA A Stool by Marioni Dimensions: W 30 x D 30 x H 40 cm. Materials: Ceramic. Product code: 02204A
Ceramic
$1,413 / item
HYA B Stool by Marioni
Located in Geneve, CH
HYA B Stool by Marioni Dimensions: D 41 x H 40 cm. Materials: Ceramic. Product code: 02204B
Ceramic
$2,621 / item
Pedina Stool by Kreoo
Located in Geneve, CH
Pedina Stool by Kreoo Designed by Enzo Berti Dimensions: Ø 36 x H 43 cm. Base: Ø 25 cm. Materials
Marble
$2,415 / item
Pedina Stool by Kreoo
Located in Geneve, CH
Pedina Stool by Kreoo Designed by Enzo Berti Dimensions: Ø 36 x H 43 cm. Base: Ø 25 cm. Materials
Marble
$2,621 / item
Pedina Stool by Kreoo
Located in Geneve, CH
Pedina Stool by Kreoo Designed by Enzo Berti Dimensions: Ø 36 x H 43 cm. Base: Ø 25 cm. Materials
Marble
$1,352 / item
Stam Stool by Mingardo
Located in Geneve, CH
Stam stool by Mingardo Dimensions: D 37 x W 36.5 x H 46.5 cm Materials: Bent metal tube
Metal, Brass
$1,099 / item
Factory Stool by Mingardo
Located in Geneve, CH
Factory stool by Mingardo Dimensions: D34 x W32x H46 cm Materials: RAL 9005 black varnished iron
Brass, Iron
$8,141 / item
Arco Wood Stool by Francesco Zonca
Located in Geneve, CH
Arco Wood Stool by Francesco Zonca Numbered series signed Dimensions: D 30 x W 60 x H 45 cm
Wood
$797 / item
Invito Stool by Dale Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
Invito Stool by Dale Italia Dimensions: D 39 x W 39 x H 42/59 cm. Materials: Walnut. Stools in
Walnut
$2,524 / item
Tregony Stool by Riccardo Monte
Located in Geneve, CH
Tregony Stool by Riccardo Monte Dimensions: D 42 x W 42 x H 42 cm. Materials: Oak. Riccardo Monte
Oak
Joe Colombo Bar Stool for Zanotta
By Zanotta, Joe Colombo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bar stool by Joe Colombo for Zanotta, c.1970s, Italy. The swivel 'Birillo' stool features a small
Chrome
$1,932 / item
Fran Stool by GIROTTI ENRICO
Located in Geneve, CH
Fran Stool by GIROTTI ENRICO Dimensions: W 64 x D 51 x H 101 cm Materials: Steel, Upholstery
Steel
$1,932 / item
Fran Stool by GIROTTI ENRICO
Located in Geneve, CH
Fran Stool by GIROTTI ENRICO Dimensions: W 64 x D 51 x H 101 cm Materials: Steel, Upholstery
Steel
$3,986 / item
Efesto Stool by De Castelli
Located in Geneve, CH
Efesto Stool by De Castelli Dimensions: W 36 x D 42 x H 45 cm Materials: Polished Brass Other
Brass
$3,514 / item
Efesto Stool by De Castelli
Located in Geneve, CH
Efesto Stool by De Castelli Dimensions: W 36 x D 42 x H 45 cm Materials: Polished Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
$1,630 / item
GIO Stool - Contemporary Murano Glass
By Roberto Beltrami
Located in Murano, VE
Handmade eclectic seating pieces creating using the blown glass technique applied to a meticulously hammered mold. The creation of these stunning works of art entails a truly remarka...
Murano Glass
$15,642 / item
Fusion Stool by Secondome Edizioni
Located in Geneve, CH
both the high quality manufacture of the Made in Italy brand and the originality of products
Marble
$1,993 / item
Sass Natural Stool by Riccardo Monte
Located in Geneve, CH
Sass Natural Stool by Riccardo Monte Dimensions: D 33 x W 35 x H 39 cm. Materials: Oak. Riccardo
Oak
$2,524 / item
Sass Charred Stool by Riccardo Monte
Located in Geneve, CH
Sass Charred Stool by Riccardo Monte Dimensions: D 43 x W 42 x H 39 cm. Materials: Charred oak
Oak
$8,962 / item
Mhono V1 Stool by Simone Fanciullacci
By Edizione Limitata
Located in Geneve, CH
Mhono V1 stool by Simone Fanciullacci Limited edition of 150 pieces. Signed and numbered
Wood
$6,232 / item
Arca V1 Stool by Simone Fanciullacci
By Edizione Limitata
Located in Geneve, CH
Arca V1 stool by Simone Fanciullacci Limited edition of 150. Signed and numbered. Dimensions: D 35
Ash
$11,933 / item
Comma V1 Stool by Simone Fanciullacci
By Edizione Limitata
Located in Geneve, CH
Comma V1 stool by Simone Fanciullacci Limited edition of 150 pieces. Signed and numbered
Bronze
$5,447 / item
Icenine V2 Stool by Simone Fanciullacci
By Edizione Limitata
Located in Geneve, CH
stool is a product of Italian craftmanship, the unique effect is created by the expansion of ice within
Brass
$4,263 / item
Leather Medea Stool by Amura Lab
Located in Geneve, CH
Leather Medea Stool by Amura Lab Dimensions: W 52 x D 52 x H 80 cm Materials: STRUCTURE: Moulded
Metal
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
CHARACTERISTICS OF POSTMODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
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.
Stools are versatile and a necessary addition to any living room, kitchen area or elsewhere in your home. A sofa or reliable lounge chair might nab all the credit, comfort-wise, but don’t discount the roles that good antique, new and vintage stools can play.
“Stools are jewels and statements in a space, and they can also be investment pieces,” says New York City designer Amy Lau, who adds that these seats provide an excellent choice for setting an interior’s general tone.
Stools, which are among the oldest forms of wooden furnishings, may also serve as decorative pieces, even if we’re talking about a stool that is far less sculptural than the gracefully curving molded plywood shells that make up Sōri Yanagi’s provocative Butterfly stool.
Fawn Galli, a New York interior designer, uses her stools in the same way you would use a throw pillow. “I normally buy several styles and move them around the home where needed,” she says.
Stools are smaller pieces of seating as compared to armchairs or dining chairs and can add depth as well as functionality to a space that you’ve set aside for entertaining. For a splash of color, consider the Stool 60, a pioneering work of bentwood by Finnish architect and furniture maker Alvar Aalto. It’s manufactured by Artek and comes in a variety of colored seats and finishes.
Barstools that date back to the 1970s are now more ubiquitous in kitchens. Vintage barstools have seen renewed interest, be they a meld of chrome and leather or transparent plastic, such as the Lucite and stainless-steel counter stool variety from Indiana-born furniture designer Charles Hollis Jones, who is renowned for his acrylic works. A cluster of barstools — perhaps a set of four brushed-aluminum counter stools by Emeco or Tubby Tube stools by Faye Toogood — can encourage merriment in the kitchen. If you’ve got the room for family and friends to congregate and enjoy cocktails where the cooking is done, consider matching your stools with a tall table.
Whether you need counter stools, drafting stools or another kind, explore an extensive range of antique, new and vintage stools on 1stDibs.