Mid Century Norwegian Post Modern Ekornes Red Leather Amigo Sofa
By Ekornes
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid Century Norwegian Post Modern Ekornes 'Amigo' Red leather 3 seat sofa. Great vibrant Red soft
Leather, Birch, Foam
$4,839 / item
Flame Red RAP Sofa by Karim Rashid
Located in Geneve, CH
Flame Red RAP Sofa by Karim Rashid Dimensions: D 80 x W 170 x H 75 cm. Seat Height: 36 cm
Other
$4,839 / item
Flame Red Kami Yon Sofa by Marc Sadler
Located in Geneve, CH
Flame Red Kami Yon Sofa by Marc Sadler Dimensions: D 75 x W 174 x H 70 cm. Seat Height: 35 cm
Other
$4,839 / item
Flame Red Blossy Rocking Sofa by Karim Rashid
Located in Geneve, CH
Flame Red Blossy Rocking Sofa by Karim Rashid Dimensions: D 85 x W 159 x H 75 cm. Seat Height: 34
Other
Lemax Italian Sofa in Red Fiberglass and Black Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lemax, sofa, leather, fiberglass, Italy, late 1960s / 1970s This sofa from Italy is exemplary for
Leather, Fiberglass
$3,304 / item
Flame Red Low Lita Love Low Sofa by OTTO Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Flame Red Low Lita Love Low Sofa by OTTO Studio Designed by Paola Navone. Dimensions: D 80 x W 118
Other
$5,750Sale Price / set|34% Off
1980s Sculptural Weiman Red Cloud Sofa Loveseat, Set of 2
By Weiman
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning, cloud sofa set you could hope to find. This
Upholstery, Wood
$4,130Sale Price|20% Off
Postmodern Rectangular Red Architectural Sofa, Belgian Design, Prototype, 2000's
Located in Antwerp, BE
Postmodern Rectangular Red Architectural Sofa, Belgian design, unique prototype, early 21st century
Metal
Studio 65 Bocca or Marilyn Sofa in Red Fabric by Gufram 1970s
By Gufram Furniture, Studio 65
Located in Cascina, Pisa
Bocca or Marilyn sofa with structure in expanded polyurethane foam covered with red fabric, the
Fabric, Foam
$16,400 / set
IPE Cavalli Italian Sectional Sofa in Red Upholstery
By Ipe Cavalli
Located in Waalwijk, NL
IPE Cavalli, sectional sofa, fabric, metal, Italy, 1970s This exceptional sectional sofa by IPE
Metal
$20,041 / item
Jell Sofa in Red Fabric by Alter Ego Studio
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Jell Sofa in Red Fabric by Alter Ego Studio Dimensions W 260 cm D 120 cm H 85 cm Product
Stone
Vintage Postmodern Three-seater Sofa in Red Wool and Black Metal, 1980s Italy
Located in Zagreb, HR
Vintage postmodern three-seater sofa in red wool upholstery with a black metal frame. Features a
Metal
$7,341 / item
Grey and Brick Red Mid Sofa by Kann Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Grey and Brick Red Mid Sofa by Kann Design Dimensions: D 70 x W 200 x H 74 cm. Materials: Solid
Steel
Corner Sofa "Cardigan" designed by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, red leather
By Vico Magistretti, Cassina
Located in Beograd, RS
Magistretti. Apart from a stanning tone of red leather this sofa is upholstered with, what makes it especially
Leather
Italian Sectional Sofa in Red Orange Patterned Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sectional sofa, fabric, beech, Italy, 1970s. This Italian modular sofa is designed in the
Fabric, Beech
$9,595 / item
Oscar Sofa by DUISTT
Located in Geneve, CH
Oscar Sofa by DUISTT Dimensions: W 210 x D 85 x H 76 cm Materials: Duistt Fabric Oscar sofa
Fabric
Early “Bocca” Sofa by Studio65
By Gufram Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
for Gufram c. 1970s, fully restored with original importer’s tag
Fabric
$5,193 / item
Kuumo Sofa by KUUMO DESIGN
Located in Geneve, CH
Kuumo Sofa by KUUMO DESIGN Dimensions: W 150 x D 87.5 x H 96.6 cm Materials: Acrylic glass
Stainless Steel
Mario Marenco for Arflex Marius&Marius Sofa in Brownish Red Leather
By Mario Marenco, Arflex
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Mario Marenco for Arflex, 'Marius&Marius' sofa, leather, plastic, lacquered wood, Italy, 1970s
Leather, Plastic, Wood
Sculptural Tube Sofa by Anna & Carlo Bartoli for Rossi di Albizzate, 1990s Italy
By Rossi di Albizzate, Carlo Bartoli
Located in Zagreb, HR
Rare sculptural postmodern designer sofa model ''Tube'' designed by Anna & Carlo Bartoli for
Fabric, Foam
Original Ligne Roset Ecksofa Togo Couch Ducaroy Wildleder rot
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Berlin, DE
Verkauf an. Das Sofa besteht aus einem 1-Sitzer, einem 2-Sitzer und einem Eckmodul und steht hier in der
Suede, Fabric
$5,517 / item
Haven 3 Seater Apple Red by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Haven 3 seater apple red by Warm Nordic Dimensions: D 220 x W 84 x H 110/40 cm Material: Textile
Upholstery, Foam, Wood
$6,043 / item
Galore 3 Seater Maple Red by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Galore 3 seater maple red by Warm Nordic Dimensions: D222 x W83 x H 76 cm Material: Textile
Steel
$11,519Sale Price|20% Off
1980s B&B Italia Antonio Citterio Sity Sofa Sectional in Maroon and Eggshell
By Antonio Citterio, B&B Italia
Located in Basel, BS
Magnificent and very comfortable vintage Antonio Citterio 1980s Sity Sofa for B&B Italia. The
Metal
Ubald Klug for De Sede 'Terrazza' Landscape in Red Brown Leather
By De Sede
Located in Waalwijk, NL
shaped sofa in red brown leather by the Swiss manufacturer De Sede. The design for this sofa was inspired
Leather
Kwok Hoi Chan for Steiner ´Chromatic´ Modular Elements
By Kwok Hoi Chan, Gilbert Steiner
Located in Waalwijk, NL
commonplace to see sectional sofas featuring a soft, organic layout and rendered in the most vibrant colors
Fabric
Mid Century Norwegian Post Modern Ekornes Red Leather Amigo Loveseat sofa
By Ekornes
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid Century Norwegian Post Modern Ekornes 'Amigo' Red leather 2 seat loveseat sofa. Great vibrant
Leather, Foam, Birch
Post Modern Molded Fiberglass Molar Sofa by Wendell Castle
By Wendell Castle
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Postmodern Molar sofa, by Wendell Castle, executed in saturated red molded fiberglass. This
Fiberglass
$4,400Sale Price|31% Off
'Negresco' Post-Modern Adjustable Leather Loveseat by Bernard Massot, Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This beautiful red leather Post-Modern loveseat sofa designed by Bernard Massot and produced by
Chrome
Ettore Sottsass Eastside Knoll 80s Memphis Sofa Black, Blue + Red (2 Avail)
By Knoll, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Basel, BS
matching pieces that fit awesomely with this ensemble--1. Another two-seater sofa in Black, Red and Beige
Metal, Aluminum
Ettore Sottsass Knoll Eastside 80s Memphis Sofa Black, Beige + Red (2 Avail)
By Ettore Sottsass, Knoll
Located in Basel, BS
matching pieces that fit awesomely with this ensemble--1. Another two-seater sofa in Black, Red and Blue
Metal, Aluminum
Contemporary Art Sofa - Nandì Verà by Carla Tolomeo
By Mirabili, Carla Tolomeo
Located in Pistoia, IT
Sculpture. Unique piece hand made by the artist. 20th century sofa from the De Curtis home in
Silk
Unavailable|$4,249 / set
Post-Modern Pink and Red Alcantara Sofas, Italy, 1980s
Located in Vienna, AT
Post-modern pink and red Alcantara sofas, Italy 1980s This rare set of pink and red postmodern
Textile, Wood
Unavailable|$6,000
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”.
Leather
Louis Durot French Post War Artist Red Lips L'echauffeuse Sofa Settee Sculpture
By Louis Durot
Located in Atlanta, GA
A late 1970's, post modern or pop art sculptural settee sofa by French artist and scientist Louis
Foam
Unavailable|$5,953 / item
Red PK9 Sofa, Seat & Lamp Hybrid, Handmade Metal Structure by Paulo Kobylka
By Paulo Kobylka
Located in Londrina, Paraná
The idea of PK9 sofa came during a renovation project of a clinic. The project had as premise to
Steel
Unavailable|$5,400 / item
Sentient Memphis Inspired Nersi Sofa
By SENTIENT
Located in Brooklyn, NY
attractive post modern Memphis-inspired profile, evoking late 20th century Italian design. The vibrant red
Fabric, Wool, Upholstery
Mid Century Post Modern Italian Red Leather 3 seat Sofa by Roche Bobois
By Roche Bobois
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful Mid Century Italian Burnt Sienna Red Leather 3 seat Sofa by Roche Bobois. Wonderful
Leather
Original Koinor Volare Sofa Design Couch Leather Red Corner Sofa
By Koinor
Located in Berlin, DE
Sofa verfügt über verstellbare Armlehnen und bietet ausreichend Platz auch für größere Personengruppen
Metal
Post Modern Freeform Cloud Sectional in Red Ultrasuede
By Classic Gallery
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Three piece sectional in red ultra suede. Freeform curved kidney or "cloud" shape. Retains original
Ultrasuede
Modern Marilyn Bocca Sofa, Red, Studio 65 for Gufram Italy, 1970
By Studio 65, Gufram Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Modern Marilyn Bocca sofa, red, Studio 65 for Gufram Italy, 1970 / 1986. limited run of 1000 (in
Fabric, Upholstery
Weiman Preview Sculptural 3 PC Sectional Sofa w Lucite Legs Post Modern
By Weiman Preview Furniture
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
upholstered in red with white ultrasuede upholstery featuring Lucite legs which make the sofa appear to be
Ultrasuede
Vintage Red Cloud Sofa Attributed to Vladimir Kagan for Weiman
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Lipstick red ultrasuede cloud sofa with chrome feet. One of Kagan's most recognizable designs.
Ultrasuede
Thayer Coggin Red Leather Sectional Sofa, 1990
By Thayer Coggin, Ransom Culler
Located in Chicago, IL
Thayer Coggin Milo Baughman biomorphic sectional sofa. Made by Thayer-Coggin, circa 1990. Original
Leather
Sold|$11,500 / set
Curvy Red Ultra-suede Sectional Sofas by Carson's, a Pair
By Carsons
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Doesn't get more fun than these! To find a pair of lipstick-red ultra-suede sectional sofas is
Ultrasuede
Ettore Sottsass for Cassina Postmodern Sofa Model Danube in Red Fabric
By Cassina, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Milano, IT
Two-seater sofa Danube model for Cassina of 1992. Structure in black tubular iron powder coated
Iron
Ettore Sottsass for Cassina Postmodern Sofa Model Danube in Red Fabric, 1990s
By Ettore Sottsass, Cassina
Located in Milano, IT
Two-seater sofa Danube model for Cassina of 1992. Structure in black tubular iron powder coated
Iron
Sold|$3,500
Red Leather Sofa in the Style of Rolf Benz
By Rolf Benz
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Postmodern red leather sofa in the style of Rolf Benz. The sofa features a minimalist low wide
Leather
Brunschwig and Fils Cavendish Tight Back Raspberry Pink Red Velvet Sofa
By Brunschwig & Fils
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Cavendish tight back sofa BR-2102. Sofa. Down-filled luxury. Solid, handmade piece. Wooden feet
Velvet
Fabrizio Ballardini Ribalta Sofa and Daybed red-brown leather for Arflex Italy
By Arflex
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The Ribalta sofa and daybed was designed by Fabrizio Ballardini for Arflex in the eighties. The
Steel
Original Flexform Italia Sofa Bob Couch Centro Studi 1997 rot
By Centro Studi, Flexform
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten ein cooles und äußerst seltenes Zweisitzer Sofa vom italienischen Qualitätshersteller
Plastic
Sold|$10,032
FLAP Sofa, Francesco Binfaré, Edra
By Francesco Binfaré, Edra
Located in Neuss, NW
FLAP sofa based on a design by Francesco Binfaré for Edra from the 2000s. Original upholstery made
Leather
Sold|$6,800
Polder Sofa, Hella Jongerius for Vitra, 2005
By Hella Jongerius
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Polder sofa by Hella Jongerius for Vitra, 2005. Polder refers to the low-lying flatlands In
Wool
Sold|$3,245
Tatlin Sofa in Velvet from Edra, 1990s
By Edra
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage Tatlin sofa by Mario Cananzi And Roberto Semprini For Edra, Italy, 1990s Made from red
Chrome
Burgundy velvet 2-seats sofa from France, 1980s
By Michel Ducaroy, Jacques Charpentier
Located in Lyon, FR
Nice curgundy velvet sofa, made in France in the 1980s, in the style of Michel Ducaroy's Albany or
Velvet
De Sede DS142 versatile sofa by Winfried Totzek
By De Sede
Located in Zevenaar, NL
Beautiful red postmodern ds 142 sofa. The high-quality pieces of furniture from the swiss
Agate, Steel
Postmodern "Squash" Sofa by Paolo Deganello for Driade, 1981
By Paolo Deganello, Driade
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Rare model "Squash" sofa designed by Paolo Deganello, cofounder of Archizoom Group, for Driade in
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.
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.