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Postmodern Glass Block "Rion" Loveseat Sofa
By Arcana
Located in Brooklyn, NY
guard. Soft and hard, translucent and opaque underscore this Postmodern seating as it absorbs its
Category
2010s American Post-Modern Loveseats
Materials
Wrought Iron
4 chrome and black leather Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen Dark Horse chairs
By Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen, Botium
Located in Highclere, Newbury
black leather for Botium, 1980s.
The playful design elements of this postmodern seating group combine
Category
Vintage 1980s Danish Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 27.56 in W 23.63 in D 19.69 in
Toshiyuki Kita ‘Wink’—Articulating Lounge Chair for Cassina, 1981
By Cassina, Toshiyuki Kita
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An exciting and ambition postmodern seating deign, ‘Wink’ chair by Toshiyuki Kita is a completely
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Postmodern Barstool Set
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Measures: Table W28.5 D28.5 H42.5
Chairs W21.5 D20 H44.5 SW15 SD14.5 SH30 AH34
Postmodern
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Glass
1980s Postmodern Armchair
By Weiman
Located in Grand Rapids, MI
USA, 1980s
Upholstered postmodern armchair by Weiman. Ultra padded back rest, comfortable design
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet
Postmodern Swirl Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1980s. Upholstered in a grey microsuede. Metal glides on bottoms.
Category
Vintage 1980s Unknown Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Suede
Postmodern Two-Seater Bench
Located in Dallas, TX
This two seater postmodern bench has been reupholstered in lush, burnt brick Designs of the Time
Category
1990s American Post-Modern Benches
Materials
Cotton, Linen
Postmodern Plywood Puzzle Chair
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Postmodern puzzle chair in plywood. Breaks down to flat-pack for easy shippinh. Measures: 29” x 29
Category
Late 20th Century European Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Plywood
Italian Postmodern Leather Bench
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A spectacular 1980s Italian Postmodern bench. The bench is constructed of steel that’s powder
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Benches
Postmodern Leather Chair, 1970s
Located in Conversano, IT
Set composed of four particular post-modern chairs made of leather and painted steel.
The chairs are in perfect condition with some small signs of wear, as shown in the photograph...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Postmodern Prototype Chair 1
Located in Surbiton, GB
Unattributed, rare, late 20th century prototype chair. Formed from a steel frame supporting a high tension strap that provides a back rest and seat with interlaced wooden strips. Pot...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Postmodern Bent Fork Chair
By Claes Oldenburg
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Giant fork pop art chair - a true conversation piece. It's whimsical & functional. A win-win. Add it to your collection.
Category
20th Century Unknown Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Michael Graves Postmodern Sofa
By Michael Graves (b.1934)
Located in New York, NY
An iconic and rare 1980s sofa by American designer, Michael Graves. Faceted vibrant peacock blue upholstered back with ebony inlays in the bird's-eye maple frame.
Michael Graves (...
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Cotton, Birdseye Maple
Postmodern Steel Bench, two available
Located in Chicago, IL
Postmodern cotton steel bench with shelf underneath. Heavy and very sturdy. Two benches available
Category
1990s American Modern Benches
Materials
Steel
Postmodern Pouf Bench, 1980
By Karl Springer
Located in Chicago, IL
Post Modern pouf bench, 1980. Original camel color material covers this pouf form.
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Benches
Materials
Upholstery
Postmodern Swivel Chrome & Leather Barstools
By Design Institute America
Located in Denton, TX
Postmodern Swivel Chrome & Leather Cantilever Barstools By Design Institute Of America with
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Post-Modern Stools
Materials
Chrome
Postmodern Pink Fabric Waterfall Bench
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Wonderful vintage postmodern waterfall bench. Feature a link fabric pleating around the edges.
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Benches
Materials
Fabric
Vintage Postmodern Swag Metal Chair
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fantastic vintage Boho side chair. A chic Postmodern design with swag details highlighted in gold
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Gold
Postmodern Curvaceous Sculptural Chaise
By Directional, Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman, Preview, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Houston, TX
Postmodern Curvaceous sculptural chaise.
This stunning postmodern chaise was inspired by the
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Bouclé
Postmodern Lounge Chairs
Located in London, England
Made from Steel on brass feet in the 1980s – 90s. The seat has been upholstered in White Mongolian Sheepskin.
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Brass, Steel
Postmodern Stool by Dechem Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Postmodern stool by Dechem Studio.
Dimensions: D 40 x H 45 cm.
Materials: Corian.
One of the
Category
2010s Czech Post-Modern Stools
Materials
Corian
Aluminum and Steel Postmodern Armchair
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A spectacular Italian Postmodern sculptural armchair from the 1980s.
The black part of the chair
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Postmodern Chair by Thayer Coggin
By Thayer Coggin
Located in New York, NY
Dramatic form Postmodern chair by Thayer Coggin. This example is in original condition, the fabric
Category
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Whimsical Postmodern Cardboard Sculptural Chair
By Frank Gehry
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Postmodern whimsical cardboard sculptural chair from Germany 1980s in brown cardboard and
Category
Late 20th Century German Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Paper
Postmodern Flared Black Patterned Fabric Bench
Located in Delray Beach, FL
The Postmodern Flared Black Patterned Fabric Bench is a striking addition to any contemporary space
Category
20th Century American Post-Modern Benches
Materials
Fabric
Postmodern Light Green Flared Tufted Bench
Located in Delray Beach, FL
legs, perfectly capturing the playful and bold spirit of postmodern design. It's not just a seating
Category
20th Century American Post-Modern Benches
Materials
Fabric
1980s Postmodern Chairs - a Pair
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Chicago, IL
Patience is a virtue - and so worth the wait for these darling chairs. The seller took no less than a month to seal the deal:(
As cool as these are, I would like to suggest using th...
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Textile
Postmodern Sculpted Sectional Sofa
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Discover the Postmodern Sculpted Sectional Sofa, featuring a unique design that splits into two for
Category
Vintage 1980s American Sectional Sofas
Materials
Fabric
1980s Postmodern Vintage Loveseat Sofa
Located in Chicago, IL
Absolutely love the lines of this sofa/loveseat. Keep as is or redo in your favorite fabric. Cushions in excellent condition.
Category
Vintage 1980s American Minimalist Loveseats
Materials
Fabric
Postmodern Chrome Dining Chairs, 1980s
Located in Čelinac, BA
Post modern italian chrome dining chair 1980s.
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Postmodern Armchairs, 1980
Located in Saarbrücken, SL
Armrests in lacquered wood.
Seat covered with leather and slightly adjustable in steps.
Back and seat connected only by steel cable.
Very good manufacture.
Category
Vintage 1980s Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
1980S Postmodern Bench And Mirror
Located in London, London
Bench and mirror
Post modern
Mirror with shelf
1980s Italy
Seat height 34cm
Mirror measures 91 x 115 x 19cm.
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Benches
Materials
Mirror
Postmodern Pink Sofa by Thayer Coggin
Located in Delray Beach, FL
The Postmodern Pink Sofa by Thayer Coggin is a vibrant and stylish addition to any modern interior
Category
20th Century American Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Pair of Postmodern Lacquered Armchairs
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of three legged armchairs chairs restored and reupholstered by the Selby House in a black Skandilock shearling.
Category
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Hide, Upholstery, Lacquer
1980 Postmodern Peach Neutral Leather Sofa
Located in Staten Island, NY
Postmodern Peach Leather Sofa very comfortable and easy to clean. In beautiful vintage condition
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Postmodern Pink Sofa by Thayer Coggin
Located in Delray Beach, FL
The Postmodern Pink Sofa by Thayer Coggin is a vibrant addition to any contemporary setting. Its
Category
20th Century American Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Postmodern Steel Three-Leg Chair
By Memphis Group
Located in Miami, FL
Unique chair composed of 3 legs with a round vinyl seat, 1980s.
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Postmodern Beige Fabric Sculpted Love Seat
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Exceptional vintage postmodern sculpted love seat. Features a beige textured fabric throughout.
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Loveseats
Materials
Fabric
Postmodern Clou sofa by Cor, 1990s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Striking postmodern design sofa model 'Clou' by Cor and designed by Wulf Schneider.
Well designed
Category
1990s German Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Postmodern Walnut Dining Chairs, Italy, 1980s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Walnut postmodern dining chairs, a stylish and contemporary addition to any dining room space
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Postmodern Bar Stools, Set of Four
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Measures: W20, D20, H40, SW14, SD14, SH30
Fully restored postmodern bar stools with soft, white
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Fabric, Lacquer
Modular Postmodern Conversation Sofa, Italy 1980s
Located in Chicago, IL
A 1980s Italian postmodern conversation sofa featuring three sections with circular seats and backs
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Postmodern Bruno Pollak Style Director’s Stools
By Bruno Pollack
Located in La Mesa, CA
A pair of postmodern barstools in the manner of Bruno Pollak. These stools feature a very sturdy
Category
Vintage 1980s Post-Modern Stools
Materials
Metal
Pair of Custom Postmodern Unicorn Barstools
By Chrome Craft
Located in Miami, FL
Postmodern unicorn bar stools rendered in aluminium and black vinyl.
Category
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Stools
Materials
Aluminum
Set of Three Postmodern Bar Stools
Located in Belmont, MA
Set of three Postmodern barstools with fiberglass shells and chromed tulip style bases. Seat height
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Post-Modern Stools
Materials
Chrome
Postmodern Globe Sofa by Peter Opsvik
By Peter Opsvik
Located in Tulsa, OK
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Postmodern Globe Sofa by Peter Opsvik. Above average vintage condition and structurally sound. Has some
Category
Vintage 1980s Norwegian Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Plastic, Oak
Postmodern Italian 1980s Sofa, Two-Seat
By Memphis Milano
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage 1980s Postmodern two-seat sofa. Sculpted beech frame with aluminum accents. Original warm
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Plywood
Postmodern Moon Stool by Dechem Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Postmodern moon stool by Dechem Studio.
Dimensions: D 29 x W 36.5 x H 45 cm.
Materials: Corian
Category
2010s Czech Post-Modern Stools
Materials
Corian
Postmodern Flower Lounge Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1980s. Price is for the set. Contact us if you’d like to purchase a single item. Upholstered in blue microsuede.
Category
Vintage 1980s Unknown Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Postmodern Clam Chair with Walnut Base
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1970s. Upholstered in original chenille with wood base.
Category
Vintage 1970s Unknown Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Chenille, Wood
Postmodern Dia Chrome Cantilever Chair, 1970s
By Milo Baughman
Located in Basel, BS
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Materials: Chrome
Color: Cream
Style: Mid-Century Modern, Postmodern
Item Type: Vintage, Antique or Pre
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Highback Pair of Postmodern Lounge Chairs
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Lines line lines. These gorgeous chair are begging to be modernized. The boned are great but the fabirc has seen better days.
Reupholstery is needed. Professional upholstery avail...
Category
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Postmodern Jacquard Velvet Madonna Stool Marble
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
Madonna stool is part of New Malabar's collection, Future Classics.
Always curious about new scientific discoveries, the atom becomes one of Salvador Dalí favorite subjects of ref...
Category
2010s Portuguese Stools
Materials
Marble
Postmodern Pink Waterfall Stools - a Pair
Located in Staten Island, NY
comfy sectional in the living room. They can also be used as extra seatings in your living room or
Category
Vintage 1980s North American Post-Modern Footstools
Materials
Fabric
Postmodern Side Chair Bloomingdales
By Bloomingdale's
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Great mixed metal side chair from Bloomingdale's. Whimsical design with draped seat which has leaf cutouts. Steel frame topped with curved aluminum back. Copper soldering along back ...
Category
20th Century Unknown Post-Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Copper, Steel
Comfortable Postmodern Brown Leather Armchair, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1970s.
This armchair features a brown leather upholstery.
It is a vintage piece, therefore it might show slight traces of use, but it can be considered as in very go...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Pair of Postmodern Iron Barstools, 1990s
Located in Philadelphia, PA
- 44”h, 19.75”w, 20.5”d, 30.25” seat height
- Black metal, suede upholstery
- Sold individually
- Condition: Excellent; new upholstery
Category
1990s Post-Modern Stools
Materials
Metal
Postmodern Sculpted White Sofa by Carson’s
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Exceptional vintage white sculpted sofa by Carson’s. Features a white fabric through the three spacious cushions and excellent upholstery work over the arm rests.
Seat height is 18....
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery
Postmodern Multi Color Leaf/Black Fabric Sofa
Located in Delray Beach, FL
The Postmodern Multi Color Leaf/Black Fabric Sofa is a dynamic addition to any modern space
Category
20th Century American Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Vintage Postmodern Multicolored Vinyl Armchair, 1980s
Located in PRAHA 5, CZ
1980s armchair inspired by Harry Siegel. Upholstered in multiple colors vinyl. In good vintage condition with some traces of wear and age, few scratches on the vinyl. Structurally so...
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
PVC
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Postmodern Seating For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of postmodern seating on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, fabric and animal skin, every piece of postmodern seating was constructed with great care. Find 377 options for an antique or vintage item from our selection of postmodern seating now, or shop our selection of 12 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a choice in our collection of postmodern seating — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. An object in our assortment of postmodern seating is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are sought with frequency. A well-made option in this array of postmodern seating has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Philippe Starck, Roche Bobois and Calligaris are consistently popular.
How Much is a Postmodern Seating?
Prices for a piece of postmodern seating can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $50 and can go as high as $31,500, while the average can fetch as much as $2,800.
Finding the Right Seating for You
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.
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