Postmodern Swedish Model OTI Lounge Chair by Niels Gammelgaard for Ikea, 1980s
By IKEA, Niels Gammelgaard
Located in Hamburg, DE
A design classic from the 1980s by Danish architect Niels Gammelgaard. At first glance, the OTI Chair is somewhat reminiscent of the classic Diamond Chair, but it has entirely diffe...
Metal
Modern to Postmodern Low-Slung Love Seat & Chair Burnt Orange & Aluminum Detail
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous vintage Modern to Postmodern very low slung sofa or loveseat & chair fully upholstered in a burnt orange velvet fabric with rolled-barrel shaped ruched backs & arms,...
Aluminum
Set of 2 Postmodern Kreuzschwinger Leather Chair Pads by Till Behrens, 1980s
By Till Behrens
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare original leather seat cushion for Till Behrens Kreuzschwinger chairs. This leather cushion fits the "normal" Kreuzschwinger chairs. The cushions are clamped and fixed with a si...
Leather
Vintage Mexican full size papier mache 1980s armchair chair, folk art postmodern
Located in Hastings, GB
A unique, full size paper mache 1980s armchair, signed G.Dell, Mexico. Charmingly naive paintwork. An amazing combination of Memphis Milano and circus big top pattern and colour: buy...
Wood, Paint, Paper
Pr. Italian Brown Leather and Black Metal Postmodern Arm Chairs by Cidue 1970s
By Cidue
Located in New York, NY
Chic pair of architecturally designed post modern arm chairs made in Italy by Cidue, circa 1970's. The chairs feature high quality brown leather seat and back rests, and enameled bl...
Steel
Big Easy 1990s Ron Arad Design for Moroso Italian Postmodern Lounge Chair
By Ron Arad
Located in Biella, IT
Ron Arad big easy armchair by Moroso Italy years '90, material; polietilene glossy red, this is a red lacquered version designed bin years 1991. Good vintage condition with light...
Plastic
Lord Yi Marble Side Table Philippe Starck Chair Postmodern Minimal in Stock
By Driade, Philippe Starck
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Lord Yi table designed by Philippe Starck for Driade. White marble top and aluminum leg.
Carrara Marble, Aluminum
Knoll Postmodern Black Lacquered Ricchio Armchairs, Pair
By Knoll
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of iconic Postmodern armchairs or dining captain chairs By Joseph and Linda Ricchio for Knoll USA, Circa Early 21st Century (originally designed in 1990) Black...
Upholstery, Maple, Lacquer
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 with black moulded rubber seats and backs.
Steel
Postmodern Camel Leather Armchair Pair, Italian Design, 1980s Style
By Ralph Lauren, Nicoletti Salotti
Located in Rochester, NY
Armchair Dimensions L41" x H30" x D33" Seat Height 17" Just an absolutely stunning set, postmodern camel leather lounge chairs and you can find another listing for the matching sofa...
Leather
1980's Pair of Leather Italian Postmodern Lounge armchairs by Molteni & Co
By Molteni & C
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare pair of postmodern leather chairs by Molteni & Co. Italy circa 1980s, this company Has made furniture for Top Italian designers like Gio Ponti, and Scarpa.
Leather, Fabric
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 by Rodney Kinsman for Bieffeplast of Padova, Italy.
Metal
Hagberg & Hagberg ‘Popptorp’ Chair for IKEA, 1990s
By IKEA
Located in Stockholm, SE
A distinctive example of late 20th-century IKEA design, well suited as an accent chair or collectible postmodern piece. Condition: Very good vintage condition with light wear consis...
Upholstery, Plastic
$2,762Sale Price / item|20% Off
1980s Post Modern Sculptural Lounge Chair MCM
By Louis Durot
Located in Basel, BS
These are stunning examples of 1980 Postmodern Lounge Chairs Measures: 33” Depth 21” Width 30” Height 17” Seat Height This post modern chair design makes the room happen!!
Metal
$1,170Sale Price|20% Off
Trix Chair by Karl Friedrich Förster, C.1980
By Karl Friedrich Förster, KFF
Located in Basel, BS
Fast shipping, insured, in 2-3 weeks. A gorgeous 'Trix' chairs from the postmodern era, crafted by designer Karl Friedrich Förster and manufactured in the 1980s.
Metal
Vintage PVC Pipe Pink and White Out Door Dining Chairs
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Postmodern Pink White PVC Dining Chairs pair with vinyl-striped seats and tubular PVC frames—retro poolside style with durable, pastel charm.
Plastic
$2,336Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Trix Chairs by Karl Friedrich Förster, C.1980
By KFF, Karl Friedrich Förster
Located in Basel, BS
A pair of gorgeous 'Trix' chairs from the postmodern era, crafted by designer Karl Friedrich Förster and manufactured in the 1980s.
Metal
Niels Gammelgaard "Gasell" Child's Stool or High Chair for Ikea
By Niels Gammelgaard, IKEA
Located in Miami, FL
Postmodern Memphis style children's high chair or stool with red plastic seat and footrest on gray powder-coated steel frame designed by Niels Gammelgaard for Ikea, circa 1990s.
Steel
Vintage Memphis Style Hammered Metal Counter Stools Newly Upholstered - Set of 4
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Memphis Style Hammered Metal Counter Stools Newly Upholstered - Set of 4 Striking set of four Postmodern counter-height chairs featuring sculptural brushed metal frames and ...
Metal
Teodora Armchair by Ettore Sottsass for Vitra, Switzerland, 1987
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in DE KWAKEL, NL
The striking geometric frame is combined with a curved transparent Perspex backrest, while the distinctive graphic pattern gives the chair its unmistakable postmodern character. A s...
Laminate, Wood, Perspex
MCM Karl Springer Brass Base Pouf Ottoman Newly Reupholstered
By Karl Springer
Located in Chicago, IL
The combination of rich mohair upholstery and gleaming brass creates a sophisticated look that complements modern, postmodern, and Hollywood Regency interiors. ***Chair sold separat...
Mohair
Casablanca Office Armchair by Jaime Tresserra, Spain, 1987
By Jaime Tresserra
Located in Antwerp, BE
Postmodern luxurious 'Casablanca' chairs by Spanish designer Jaime Tresserra, created in 1987 for the Tresserra Collection.
Leather, Walnut
$3,979Sale Price|20% Off
Pratfall Armchairs by Philippe Starck for Driade, 1980s, Set of 2
By Driade, Philippe Starck
Located in Kelkheim (Taunus), HE
Postmodern design classic "Pratfall" arm chair designed by Philippe Starck for Driade. 1st Edition made in the early 90s.
Steel
$8,265Sale Price / set|50% Off
Vladimir Kagan Handmade Postmodern Dining Chairs, Set of Eight, 1980s, Signed
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This set of 1980s Postmodern lacquered black dining chairs by Vladimir Kagan, comprised of a set of eight side chairs, are extremely high quality - these chairs have significant heft...
Lacquer, Fabric, Wood
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.
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