Set of 2 Postmodern Folding Chairs by Rutger Andersson, 1980s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Folding chairs in postmodern design language based on a design by Swedish designer Rutger Andersson.
20th Century Post-Modern Chairs
Metal
Set of 2 Postmodern Folding Chairs by Rutger Andersson, 1980s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Folding chairs in postmodern design language based on a design by Swedish designer Rutger Andersson.
Metal
$3,500 / set
Vintage Postmodern Swivel Chairs by Steelcase
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Postmodern 1980”s Swivel Dining Chairs by Steelcase in Original Upholstery, Plum Backed with Retro Pattern - Set of 6 Being Offered as is but custom reupholstery is highly ...
Steel
Postmodern Chrome and Red Wood Chairs, Set of 4, 1980s
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Set of four chairs featuring a flat-profile chrome-plated steel frame and red lacquered wood seats. The design emphasizes geometric verticality through high, rectangular backrests th...
Chrome
$12,000 / set
Pair of Milo Baughman Postmodern Club Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Dallas, TX
This is a unique pair of postmodern accent chairs designed by Milo Baughman.
Upholstery
Set of Twelve Postmodern Dining Chairs in Solid Ash Wood
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Set of dining chairs, ash, Europe, 1980s Striking set of twelve dining chairs, made in Europe in the 1980s.
Ash
Set of Eight Postmodern Dining Chairs in Solid Ash Wood
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Set of dining chairs, ash, Europe, 1980s Striking set of eight dining chairs, made in Europe in the 1980s.
Ash
Mid Century Postmodern Chrome Vecta Zermatt Sling Chair Newly Reupholstered
By Vecta Group
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Postmodern Chrome Vecta Zermatt Sling Chair by Vecta Group Newly Reupholstered in a High End Black Hide - Pair These stunning postmodern sling Vecta Zermatt lounge chair...
Chrome
Vintage Space Age Postmodern Omkstack Chair by Rodney Kinsman, 1970s
By Rodney Kinsman
Located in Hamburg, DE
Stacking chair by the Italian manufacturer Bieffeplast, designed by Rodney Kinsman from the 70s.
Metal
Postmodern German Kreuzschwinger Chair by Till Behrens for Schlubach, 1980s
By Till Behrens
Located in Hamburg, DE
The unique dynamics of the chair also result from the construction and materiality.
Postmodern Wendell Castle White Fiberglass "Castle Chair"
By Wendell Castle
Located in West Chester, PA
This striking mid century modern Wendell Castle lounge chair was designed and produced circa 1969. Similar to Castle’s Molar chair, the whimsical, organic sculptural form is a signat...
Fiberglass
Postmodern Dining Chairs by Eka Wohnmöbel
Located in Neuss, NW
Postmodern dining chairs from the 1980s. Solid beech frame, seat and backrest.
Beech
Postmodern Turquoise Fabric Swivel Lounge Chairs - A Pair
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Postmodern Turquoise Fabric Swivel Chairs — a luxurious pair in bold turquoise upholstery and sleek form, designed for interiors with modern elegance.
Fabric
Vintage Postmodern 1980s Pair of Interlocking Plywood Puzzle Chairs with Ottoman
By Gijs Bakker, Pierre Jeanneret, Frank Gehry, Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Mario Bellini
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Vintage Postmodern Plywood Puzzle Chair with Matching Ottoman.
Plywood
1990s Postmodern Folding Chair in the Rodney Kinsman'd Style
By Rodney Kinsman
Located in Miami, FL
1990s Postmodern Folding Accent Chair in the Rodney Kinsman'd Style.
Chrome
$2,083Sale Price|20% Off
Italian Postmodern Lounge Chair from Saporiti, 1970s
By Saporiti
Located in Basel, BS
Fantastic original 1970s, Rare Saporiti Lounge chair upholstered in deep green / brown velvet textile. Stunning sculptural shape and very fashionable design. Marked Saporiti on...
Chrome
$3,000 / set
1980s, Postmodern Arc Side Lounge Chairs, Pair
Located in Chicago, IL
What fun lines. The arc, the button tufting, the extra wide seat…so love these chairs. In original upholstery (no tears or stains). I could see this casually in a game room or in a b...
Fabric, Upholstery
Vintage postmodern italian dining chairs, 1990s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage plywood and grey metal dining chairs made in Italy in the 1990s. Beautiful timeless and elegant design. 1990s- Italy Very good condition Dimensions: Height: 78cm Width: 4...
Metal
Knoll Postmodern Black Lacquered Ricchio Side Chairs or Dining Chairs, Pair
By Knoll
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of iconic Postmodern side chairs or dining chairs By Joseph and Linda Ricchio for Knoll USA, Circa Early 21st Century (originally designed in 1990) Black lacqu...
Upholstery, Maple, Lacquer
$2,043 / item
Space Age Postmodern Black Sheep Swivel Chair Caos
By Moanne
Located in Almería, ES
Swivel Chair in Black Shearling with Chrome-Finish Base. The Caos Swivel Chair celebrates the unexpected beauty that emerges from disorder. With its sculptural curves and dynamic pro...
Velvet
$2,043 / item
Space Age Postmodern Creme Velvet Swivel Chair Caos
By Moanne
Located in Almería, ES
Creme Velvet Accent Chair with Chrome-Finish Base. The Caos Swivel Chair celebrates the unexpected beauty that emerges from disorder. With its sculptural curves and dynamic proportio...
Velvet
Postmodern German Nostro Leather Chair by Andreas Weber for Rosenthal, 1980s
By Rosenthal
Located in Hamburg, DE
Postmodern German Nostro Leather Chair by Andreas Weber for Rosenthal Einrichtung, 1980er An impressive chair by Rosenthal, based on a design by Andreas Weber from the 1980s.
Leather, Ash
Postmodern Contemporary Plum Leather Oversized Lounge Club Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
Postmodern Contemporary Plum Leather Oversized Lounge Club Chair
Leather
$817Sale Price|20% Off
Postmodern Design Teak Side Chair, France 1990's
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Postmodern Design Teak Side Chair. Made in France, 1990's period.
Teak
$796Sale Price / item|20% Off
1970s Chrome Cantilever Chair, Postmodern, by Design Institute of America
By Design Institute America
Located in Basel, BS
Each chair is sold individually and there are two available.
Chrome
1980s Postmodern Upholstered Cantilever Chairs With Chrome Finish - Set of 6
Located in Elkton, MD
Set of six 1980s postmodern cantilever chairs showcases iconic design with bold upholstered seats and backs.
Metal
Vintage POSTMODERN Leather Club Chair by Paolo Piva
By Wittmann, Paolo Piva
Located in Oxnard, CA
Here is a fantastic postmodern 1980s leather chair by Paolo Piva for Wittman.
Leather
Upholstered Postmodern Hollywood Regency Arm Chair in Ultrasuede by Directional
By Directional
Located in New York, NY
Chic vintage high back, dining height arm chair in very pale green ultra suede. The chair is in very good, original, clean and ready to use condition, showing only light cosmetic wea...
Ultrasuede
Pair of Postmodern Tub Chairs by Massimo Vignelli
By Sunar, Massimo Vignelli
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage pair of postmodern Rotonda tub chairs by Massimo Vignelli for Sunar Hauserman , 1979.
Upholstery, Foam
Postmodern Sling Chairs in the Style of Vecta Zermatt - a Pair
By Vecta Group, Duncan Burke & Gunter Eberle 1, Knoll, Milo Baughman
Located in Raleigh, NC
Postmodern pair of sling chairs in the style of Vecta Zermatt.
Chrome
Set of 2 Postmodern Italian Modell Juliette Stacking Metal Chair, 1980s
By Hannes Wettstein
Located in Hamburg, DE
Postmodern metal stacking chairs by the Italian manufacturer Cerruti Baleri based on a design by Hannes Wettstein from the 1980s.
Metal
Postmodern Vintage Hollywood Regency Brass Upholstered Dining Chairs- Set of 6
Located in Elkton, MD
1980s postmodern upholstered cantilever chairs with brass colored finish, set of 6.
Metal
Boonzaaijer & Mazairac Attributed Postmodern Maroon Leather Lounge Chair, 1983
By Young International
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Attributed to Karel Boonzaaijer and Pierre Mazairac for Young International, this Dutch Postmodern lounge chair dates to 1983 and draws clear influence from Ettore Sottsass.
Leather, Canvas, Oak
Postmodern lacquered wood italian dining chairs, 1980s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Postmodern design dining chairs with black lacquered wooden frames and faux leather upholstery. 1980s - Italy Very good condition Dimensions: Height: 106cm Width: 45cm Depth: 45cm...
Faux Leather, Lacquer
$1,121Sale Price|20% Off
Charles R. Mackintosh Postmodern High Ingram Chair with Fornasetti Fabric by Alivar
By Charles Rennie Mackintosh, Alivar
Located in Conversano, IT
If you would like to receive additional photos of this item, please feel free to contact us directly through the 1stDibs messaging system. We will be happy to provide you with furthe...
Fabric, Beech
$2,408Sale Price / set|40% Off
PAIR 1980s Postmodern Mario Botta Latonda Chair for Alias - 2 pcs
By Mario Botta, Alias
Located in Basel, BS
Stunning RARE PAIR of Mario Botta accent chairs for any space! Very fast shipping, insured 7-21 days.
Metal
Set of 2 Jacquard postmodern lounge chairs, 1980s Italy.
Located in Landgraaf, NL
Set of 2 Jacquard postmodern lounge chairs, 1980s Italy. This pair of postmodern lounge chairs, originating from Italy, reflects the playful yet functional design language of late 20...
Metal
$2,475Sale Price / set|20% Off
Set of 4 Brutalist 1970s Solid Oak Dining Chairs, Postmodern Switzerland
Located in Basel, BS
Solid Oak Brutalist, Postmodern Dining chairs from the 1970s. Very sturdy and comfortable, high quality design, made in Switzerland.
Upholstery, Oak
Postmodern Recycled Paper and Card Chair with Comics by Victoria Morris
By Victoria Morris
Located in Hamburg, DE
Recycling comic chair from Paperworx produced by Victoria Morris.
Zitan
$1,751 / set
Vintage chrome postmodern dining chairs, 1980s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Set of 6 post modern dining chairs with a striking design with chrome frames and skai upholstery with a cool pattern. Good condition 1980s - Belgium Dimensions: Height: 78cm/30.70...
Chrome
Postmodern Brown Faux Leather Tongue Chair Attributed Jaymar Pop Art Chair
By Jaymar
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous vintage Postmodern brown faux leather Tongue chair attributed to Jaymar cantilevered Pop Art chair.
Metal
Postmodern Black Clam Shells Swivel Lounge Chairs - A Pair
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Postmodern Black Clam Shell Swivel Chairs — sculptural pair with bold curves and swivel bases, ideal for refined modern interiors.
Fabric
Postmodern Blue Vintage Chair by Philippe Starck 1980s for Kartell Italy
By Philippe Starck
Located in Vienna, AT
Postmodern light blue vintage chair was designed by Philippe Starck in the 1980s and executed by Kartell Italy.
Plastic
Set of 4 Postmodern Dining Chairs, 1980s
Located in DE KWAKEL, NL
This eye-catching set of four dining chairs from the 1980s captures the bold spirit of postmodern design.
Metal
"Quebec 69" Postmodern Sculptural Lounge Chairs by Jaymar
By Jaymar
Located in Dallas, TX
You won’t find another pair of these late eighties, jaw-dropping mind-blowers by Jaymar Furniture Quebec 69. Best known for, bold colors, new materials and fluid, seductive forms. St...
Velvet
Postmodern Club Chair from the collection of Thierry Despont
Located in New York, NY
This postmodern club chair combines unlikely shapes, materials, and details.
Bronze, Steel
Postmodern Side Chair "Nina" by Rene Holten for Artifort
By Artifort, Rene Holten
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a stunning, sculptural postmodern Side Chair "Nina". This chair which with its shape reminds us of Saturn with its ring, which how it earned its nicknam...
Steel
Vintage Postmodern Metal Side Chair by Rolf Rahmlow, 1980s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Postmodern metal chair based on a design by Rolf Rahmlow from the 80s.The frame of the chair is made … Read more Postmodern metal chair based on a design by Rolf Rahmlow from the 80s...
Metal
Postmodern Space Age Mustard Sage Swivel Dining Chair Coraje
By Moanne
Located in Almería, ES
Swivel Chair in Green/Lilac Relief Fabric. The Coraje Dining Chair is a tribute to bravery. Its fearless design stands firm, inspiring you to take bold steps while offering the perfe...
Cotton
Postmodern Space Age Green Lilac Swivel Dining Chair Coraje
By Moanne
Located in Almería, ES
Swivel Chair in Green/Lilac Relief Fabric. The Coraje Dining Chair is a tribute to bravery. Its fearless design stands firm, inspiring you to take bold steps while offering the perfe...
Cotton
Vintage Boho Postmodern Lounge Chairs After Donghia - A Pair
By Donghia
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Introducing a captivating pair of Vintage Boho Postmodern Lounge Chairs, inspired by the iconic designs of Donghia.
Bouclé, Wood
$3,709Sale Price / item|20% Off
Postmodern Cotton Velvet Suh Muh Dining Chair Handmade in Portugal by Malabar
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
Abandoning all the rules of mixing patterns and shapes, this postmodern dining chair provides a new way of looking at the interior design world, where authenticness is the key.
Velvet, Wood
Postmodern Hestra Tord Björklund, Jeans Folding Chair, 1991
By Tord Bjorklund, IKEA
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Design folding chair designed by Tord Björklund for Ikea in 1991. The model is called Hestra. Made from thick jeans fabric, wooden frame and metal cross and headrest. This chair fi...
Metal
Postmodern Sculptural Steel Brown Leather French Pair of Chairs, 1980s, France
By Maria Pergay
Located in New York, NY
Sculptural steel brown leather French pair chairs, 1980s, France These are very rare leather and steel chairs form France. From the Maria Pergay, Michel Boyer Era. The leather is in...
Steel
1985 Rare Postmodern Side Chair by Denis Balland For Fermob France
By Fermob
Located in San Diego, CA
Whimsical folding chair rare hard to find, Lacquered steel frame with plastic rollers for folding, seat and back of lacquered wood slats. Designed by Denis Balland for Fermob, France...
Metal
Set of 4 Italian Postmodern Space Age Model 101 Spaghetti Chairs, 1970s
By Giandomenico Belotti
Located in Hamburg, DE
Four postmodern Spaghetti chairs from the Italian manufacturer alias according to a draft by Giandomenico Belotti from the late 1970s.
Metal
Calligaris Postmodern Italian Dining Chair - Wood + Black Leather Set of 4
By Calligaris
Located in toronto, CA
Circa 1980 - Calligaris Post Modern Chairs Beautifully ribbed back , leather chairs, an example of post modern design.
Leather, Hardwood
$2,242Sale Price / set|20% Off
Postmodern Design "SANDOWS" Chairs by Rene Herbst
By René Herbst, Ecart International
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Postmodern Modernism Design "SANDOWS" Cord Chairs by Rene Herbst for Ecart International.
Steel
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.