Kolho Junior Chair by Made by Choice
Located in Geneve, CH
Kolho Junior Chair by Made by Choice With Matthew Day Jackson Dimensions: W 43 x D 42 x H 59 cm
2010s Finnish Post-Modern Chairs
Plywood
Kolho Junior Chair by Made by Choice
Located in Geneve, CH
Kolho Junior Chair by Made by Choice With Matthew Day Jackson Dimensions: W 43 x D 42 x H 59 cm
Plywood
Kolho Junior Chair by Made by Choice
Located in Geneve, CH
Kolho Junior Chair by Made by Choice With Matthew Day Jackson Dimensions: W 43 x D 42 x H 59 cm
Plywood
$1,811 / item
H 30.32 in W 21.26 in D 21.26 in
Kolho a Unique and Colorful Scandinavian Serpent like Chair
Located in Halikko, Finland
With Matthew Day Jackson "Kolho is a series of tables and chairs formed of right angles and
Plywood
Black Kolho Natural Lounge Chair by Made by Choice
Located in Geneve, CH
Black Kolho Natural lounge chair by Made By Choice with Matthew Day Jackson Kolho Collection
Birch, Plywood
Kolho Natural Dining Chair by Made by Choice
Located in Geneve, CH
Kolho natural dining chair by Made By Choice with Matthew Day Jackson Kolho Collection Dimensions
Birch, Plywood
Space Rainbow, Kolho Dining Chair by Made by Choice
Located in Geneve, CH
Space rainbow, Kolho dining chair by Made By Choice with Matthew Day Jackson Kolho Collection
Laminate, Birch, Plywood
Kolho Natural Black Dining Chair by Made by Choice
Located in Geneve, CH
Kolho natural black dining chair by Made By Choice with Matthew Day Jackson. Kolho Collection
Birch, Plywood
Kolho Natural Black Dining Chair by Made by Choice
Located in Geneve, CH
Kolho natural black dining chair by Made By Choice with Matthew Day Jackson Kolho Collection
Birch, Plywood
$4,265 / item
H 27.56 in W 27.56 in D 23.63 in
Tahiti Blue, Kolho Original Lounge Chair, MDJkuu by Made by Choice
Located in Geneve, CH
Tahiti blue, Kolho original lounge chair, MDJ KUU by Made By Choice with Matthew Day Jackson Kolho
Birch, Plywood
$4,265 / item
H 27.56 in W 27.56 in D 23.63 in
Just Rose, Kolho Original Lounge Chair, MDJ KUU by Made by Choice
Located in Geneve, CH
Just Rose, Kolho original lounge chair, MDJ KUU by Made by Choice with Matthew Day Jackson Kolho
Birch, Plywood
$4,265 / item
H 27.56 in W 27.56 in D 23.63 in
Kolho Original Lounge Chair in MDJ KUU Black by Made By Choice
Located in Geneve, CH
Kolho Original Lounge Chair in MDJ KUU Black by Made By Choice x Matthew Day Jackson *Kolho
Birch, Plywood
$2,408 / item
H 30.32 in W 21.26 in D 21.26 in
Earth, Kolho Original Dining Chair, Mdj Kuu by Made by Choice
Located in Geneve, CH
Earth, Kolho original dining chair, MDJ KUU by Made By Choice with Matthew Day Jackson Kolho
Laminate, Birch, Plywood
$17,060 / set
H 27.56 in W 27.56 in D 23.63 in
Set of 4, Kolho Original Lounge Chairs, Mdj Kuu by Made by Choice
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 Kolho original lounge chairs, MDJ KUU by Made By Choice with Matthew Day Jackson
Birch, Plywood
$2,408 / item
H 30.32 in W 21.26 in D 21.26 in
Just Rose, Kolho Original Dining Chair, MDJ Kuu by Made By Choice
Located in Geneve, CH
Just Rose, Kolho Original dining chair, MDJ KUU by Made By Choice with Matthew Day Jackson Kolho
Laminate, Birch, Plywood
$2,408 / item
H 30.32 in W 21.26 in D 21.26 in
Spectrum Green, Kolho Original Dining Chair, MDJ KUU by Made by Choice
Located in Geneve, CH
Spectrum Green, Kolho Original dining chair, MDJ KUU by Made By Choice with Matthew Day Jackson
Laminate, Birch, Plywood
$8,530 / set
H 27.56 in W 27.56 in D 23.63 in
Set of 2 Just Rose, Kolho Original Lounge Chairs, MDJ Kuu by Made By Choice
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2, Just Rose, Kolho Original Lounge Chair, MDJ KUU by Made By Choice with Matthew Day
Birch, Plywood
$8,530 / set
H 27.56 in W 27.56 in D 23.63 in
Set of 2 Spectrum Green, Kolho Original Lounge Chairs, Mdj Kuu by Made by Choice
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Spectrum green, Kolho original lounge chairs, MDJ KUU by Made By Choice with Matthew Day
Birch, Plywood
$8,530 / set
H 27.56 in W 27.56 in D 23.63 in
Set of 2 Rose & Blue, Kolho Original Lounge Chairs, MDJ Kuu by Made by Choice
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Kolho Original lounge chairs, MDJ KUU by Made By Choice with Matthew Day Jackson (Just
Birch, Plywood
$8,530 / set
H 27.56 in W 27.56 in D 23.63 in
Set of 2 Tahiti Blue, Kolho Original Lounge Chairs, Mdj Kuu by Made by Choice
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Tahiti blue, Kolho original lounge chairs, MDJ KUU by Made By Choice with Matthew Day
Birch, Plywood
$8,530 / set
H 27.56 in W 27.56 in D 23.63 in
Set of 2 Kolho Original Lounge Chairs in MDJ KUU Black by Made By Choice
Located in Geneve, CH
Kolho Original Lounge Chair in MDJ KUU Black by Made By Choice *Kolho Collection with Matthew Day
Birch, Plywood
$18,848 / set
H 30.32 in W 21.26 in D 21.26 in
Set of 3, Earth, Kolho Original Dining Chairs & Table by Made by Choice
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 3, Earth, Kolho Original Dining Chairs & Table by Made By Choice Kolho Collection - MDJ Kuu
Laminate, Birch, Plywood
$9,235 / item
H 27.56 in W 51.19 in D 23.63 in
Kolho Two Seater Natural, Cognac Leather by Made by Choice
Located in Geneve, CH
“Kvadrat RS”) "Kolho is a series of tables and chairs formed of right angles and serpentine forms. It is
Birch, Plywood
$18,846 / set
H 30.32 in W 21.26 in D 21.26 in
Set of 3, Spectrum Green, Kolho Original Dining Chairs & Table by Made by Choice
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 3, Spectrum Green, Kolho original dining chairs & table by Made By Choice Kolho Collection
Laminate, Birch, Plywood
$18,846 / set
H 30.32 in W 21.26 in D 21.26 in
Set of 3 Kolho Original Dining Chairs in MDJ KUU Black & Table by Made By Choice
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 3 Kolho Original Dining Chairs in MDJ KUU Black & Table by Made By Choice *Kolho Collection
Laminate, Birch, Plywood
$21,795 / set
H 29.14 in W 77.56 in D 48.43 in
Set of 3, Kolho Original Rectangular Dining Table & Chairs by Made By Choice
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 3, Kolho original rectangular dining table & earth dining chairs by Made By Choice Kolho
Plywood
$26,600 / set
H 29.14 in W 77.56 in D 48.43 in
Set of 5, Kolho Original Rectangular Dining Table & Chairs by Made by Choice
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 5, Kolho original rectangular dining table & earth dining chairs by Made By Choice Kolho
Plywood
$18,846 / set
H 29.53 in Dm 47.25 in
Set of 3, Kolho Original Dining Table Earth & Natural Chairs by Made by Choice
Located in Geneve, CH
Kolho original dining table, earth & natural dining chairs by Made By Choice Kolho Collection
Birch, Plywood
$15,276 / set
H 17.72 in W 38.59 in D 18.9 in
Set of 3, Kolho Original Coffee Table & Lounge Chairs, Black by Made by Choice
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 3, Kolho original coffee table & lounge chairs, Diamon Black by Made By Choice MDJ Kuu
Birch, Plywood
Kolho Natural Black Dining Chair by Made By Choice
Located in Geneve, CH
Kolho Natural black dining chair by Made By Choice with Matthew Day Jackson Kolho Collection
Birch, Plywood
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H 27.56 in W 27.56 in D 23.63 in
Just Rose, Kolho Original Lounge Chair, MDJ KUU by Made By Choice
Located in Geneve, CH
Just Rose, Kolho original lounge chair, MDJ KUU by Made By Choice with Matthew Day Jackson Kolho
Birch, Plywood
Kolho Two Seater Natural, Cognac Leather by Made By Choice
Located in Geneve, CH
“Kvadrat RS”) "Kolho is a series of tables and chairs formed of right angles and serpentine forms. It is
Birch, Plywood
$3,800 / item
H 15 in Dm 19.63 in
VOLARE Large Pendant Light in Dark Bronze & Blown Glass by Blueprint Lighting
By Blueprint Lighting, Josef Hoffmann
Located in New York, NY
Volare draws inspiration from a collection of ornate pendants discovered by founders Kelly and Josh during a family trip to Washington, D.C. Featuring a substantial 20" pressed-glass...
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
$8,695 / item
H 39.38 in Dm 45.01 in
Contemporary Textured Brass Chandelier, Tryst Three by Paul Matter
By Paul Matter
Located in Warsaw, PL
Contemporary Textured Brass Chandelier, Tryst Three by Paul Matter Tryst chandelier explores the relationship between interlocked forms in perfect union and balance. A study of form...
Brass
$1,527 / set
H 9.85 in W 5.91 in D 3.94 in
pair of wall lamps sconces barovier&toso 1950s - barovier & toso
By Barovier&Toso
Located in taranto, IT
pair of murano glass wall sconces in white color machined, 1950s Barovier&Toso production, with brass construction elements, brass wall bracket. Made with the "dew" technique, that ...
Brass
Solana Wall Sconces
By Blueprint Lighting
Located in Westport, CT
The "Solana" wall mount sconce or reading light is strongly influenced by Scandinavian, Danish, French, and Italian Mid-Century Modernism. The walnut back plate (available in natural...
Enamel, Brass
$12,200 / item
H 43.31 in W 17.72 in D 35.44 in
Contemporary Mexican Design Handcrafted Wood Cabinet Carmen, Mirror
By Comité de Proyectos
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Carmen is a bartender, a storage cabinet with a functional design. Inside, it has a pair of drawers for storing objects, space for bottles, compartments for glasses and a cup holder...
Steel
$2,838 / item
H 24 in W 24 in D 24 in
Modern Fabric Pendant Light by Studio Mirei, Nebula 60, from Costantini
Located in New York, NY
The Nebula collection is drawn out of the interstellar clouds of dust and gas in space - regions where stars begin to form. Made of a woven natural fiber from the banana tree, which ...
Natural Fiber
Pair of Sculptural Concrete Chairs by Merit Los Angeles
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning pair of outdoor chairs made of solid concrete and each with a perfect and unique patina. Round saucer seat with angular legs. Incredible modern design perfect for any outdoo...
Concrete
$4,000 / item
H 18 in W 60 in D 18 in
Sculptural ICO Bench Series 60 in Natural Walnut by Stamford Modern
By Stamford Modern
Located in Westport, CT
The ICO Bench is a sophisticated reinterpretation of Ico Ponti’s modernism, where architectural form meets modern functionality. Defined by its signature angled legs and subtle metal...
Walnut, Oak
Basurto 01 Contemporary Wooden and Fabric Stool
By Difane, Colección Estudio
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
A tribute to the architectural style that characterized Mexico City during the mid-20th century. Inspired by its lines, symmetry, volumes and shapes, each piece is a miniature abstra...
Hardwood
$1,751 / item
H 34.26 in W 18.12 in D 20.87 in
Contemporary sculptural chenille wood Silhouette dining chair by InsidherLand
By Joana Santos Barbosa, InsidherLand
Located in Maia, Porto
Iron Design Award Winner for Furniture Design at the A’Design Award Competition 2023-2024 Silhouette is a surreal reminiscence of a woman’s sensual curves that arise designed in an ...
Fabric, Wood, Chenille, Beech
Ceiba Table Lamp
By Chuch Estudio
Located in Mérida, MX
The Ceiba Lamp embodies the essence of artisanal craftsmanship, meticulously crafted entirely by hand. Inspired by the sacred Tree of Life in the Yucatan Peninsula, renowned as the C...
Clay, Linen
$3,990 / item
H 15.75 in W 74.81 in D 29.14 in
Mustard Velvet Daybed with V-Shaped Beechwood Base, Model V
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DD V daybed is an exclusive daybed made by hand in Bosnia and Herzegovina by skilled craftsmen with long experience in wood and upholstery. Both frame and the characteristic V-shaped...
Fabric, Beech, Velvet
$13,511 / item
H 49.22 in Dm 70.87 in
Brass and Parchment Paper Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Impressive chandelier made of white enameled brass arms holding six beautiful parchment paper shades, which can be adjusted thanks to the handle of each socket. Signed by the arti...
Brass
Anna Karlin Lantern Stack
By Anna Karlin
Located in New York, NY
Sculptural forms are stacked along a hand-finished tube running from floor to ceiling, with a central light source providing a soft, organic glow which accentuates the inherent textu...
Steel
$2,160 / item
H 10 in W 16 in D 16 in
Collectible Modern Fabric Sculptural Table Lamp by Mirei Monticelli, Aphrodite
By Costantini
Located in New York, NY
The Aphrodite lamp takes form from the godess Venus born of sea-spray, depicted by the revered painter Sandro Boticelli. The lampshade is made from banaca fabric, and the lamp base i...
Cement
Slit Mirror by Phillip Jividen
Located in Geneve, CH
Slit mirror by Phillip Jividen Limited Edition of 25 Dimensions: W 71 x D 3 x H 94 cm Materials: Brass Also available in H 112. Please contact us. Taking cues from Lucio Fontana’s S...
Brass
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.
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.