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Post-Modern Furniture

POSTMODERN STYLE

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

  • Emerges during the 1960s; popularity explodes during the ’80s
  • A reaction to prevailing conventions of modernism by mainly American architects
  • Architect Robert Venturi critiques modern architecture in his Complexity and Contradiction in Architecture (1966)
  • Theorist Charles Jencks, who championed architecture filled with allusions and cultural references, writes The Language of Post-Modern Architecture (1977)
  • Italian design collective the Memphis Group, also known as Memphis Milano, meets for the first time (1980) 
  • Memphis collective debuts more than 50 objects and furnishings at Salone del Milano (1981)
  • Interest in style declines, minimalism gains steam

CHARACTERISTICS OF POSTMODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

  • Dizzying graphic patterns and an emphasis on loud, off-the-wall colors
  • Use of plastic and laminates, glass, metal and marble; lacquered and painted wood 
  • Unconventional proportions and abundant ornamentation
  • Playful nods to Art Deco and Pop art

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 Mendinia 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.

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Style: Post-Modern
Early and Rare Ado Chale 'Relief d'Agate' Coffee Table in Bronze Mosaic
Early and Rare Ado Chale 'Relief d'Agate' Coffee Table in Bronze Mosaic

Early and Rare Ado Chale 'Relief d'Agate' Coffee Table in Bronze Mosaic

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Ado Chale, 'Relief d'Agate' coffee table, bronze, lacquered steel, Belgium, ca. 1980 This Relief d'Agate coffee table is a very rare and early piece by Ado Chale, and showcases exce...

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1980s Belgian Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Bronze, Steel

Rare Mario Bellini for Cassina 'Le Mura' King Bed in Vibrant Green Corduroy
Rare Mario Bellini for Cassina 'Le Mura' King Bed in Vibrant Green Corduroy

Rare Mario Bellini for Cassina 'Le Mura' King Bed in Vibrant Green Corduroy

By Mario Bellini, Cassina

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Mario Bellini for Cassina, 'Le Mura' king bed, corduroy "Phlox" by Raf Simons x Kvadrat, chrome-plated steel, Italy, 1972 The 'Le Mura' line by Mario Bellini was introduced in 1972 ...

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1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Vintage Lucite Flower Sculpture
Vintage Lucite Flower Sculpture

Vintage Lucite Flower Sculpture

Located in Fairfield, CA

A vintage lucite flower sculpture. The flower, leaves, and base have a frosted finish with a clear lucite stem. A wonderful sculpture accent. Co...

Category

Late 20th Century Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Acrylic

Maison Regain Daybed in Solid Elm
Maison Regain Daybed in Solid Elm

Maison Regain Daybed in Solid Elm

By Maison Regain

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Maison Regain, daybed, solid elm, fabric, France, 1980s. A Maison Regain daybed, whose structure is composed primarily of solid elm, imparts a sense of warmth and organic texture to...

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1980s French Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Elm

Massimo and Lella Vignelli for 'Saratoga' Sofa Reupholstered in Beige Velvet
Massimo and Lella Vignelli for 'Saratoga' Sofa Reupholstered in Beige Velvet

Massimo and Lella Vignelli for 'Saratoga' Sofa Reupholstered in Beige Velvet

By Massimo and Lella Vignelli, Poltronova

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Massimo and Lella Vignelli for Poltronova, 'Saratoga' four-seat sofa, velvet, polyester lacquered wood, Italy, 1964. This four-seat sofa named 'Saratoga' is designed by Italian desi...

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1960s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Velvet, Wood, Lacquer

Tan & Black Nicoletti Salotti Post Modern Italian Leather Low Loveseat Sofa
Tan & Black Nicoletti Salotti Post Modern Italian Leather Low Loveseat Sofa

Tan & Black Nicoletti Salotti Post Modern Italian Leather Low Loveseat Sofa

By Nicoletti Salotti

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Tan & Black 2 tone Nicoletti Salotti Post Modern Italian Leather Loveseat Sofa. Very fun Beautiful pop art leather sofa. Has unique back supports and legs upholstered in leather....

Category

1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Leather

Sergio Asti for Martinelli Luce ‘Profiterole’ Floor or Table Lamp in Fiberglass
Sergio Asti for Martinelli Luce ‘Profiterole’ Floor or Table Lamp in Fiberglass

Sergio Asti for Martinelli Luce ‘Profiterole’ Floor or Table Lamp in Fiberglass

By Sergio Asti, Martinelli Luce

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Sergio Asti for Martinelli Luce, ‘Profiterole’, floor or table lamp, model ‘640’, fiberglass, plastic, Lucca, Italy, 1968 A captivating fusion of both functionality and artistic exp...

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1960s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Plastic, Fiberglass

Gabriella Crespi Limited Edition ‘Cubo Magico’ Coffee Table in Brass
Gabriella Crespi Limited Edition ‘Cubo Magico’ Coffee Table in Brass

Gabriella Crespi Limited Edition ‘Cubo Magico’ Coffee Table in Brass

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Gabriella Crespi, limited edition 'Cubo Magico' coffee table from the 'Plurimi' series, brass, aluminum, Italy, 1970 The Cubo Magico was designed by Gabriella Crespi as part of her ...

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1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Italian Post-Modern Set of Six Dining Chairs in Walnut Wood
Italian Post-Modern Set of Six Dining Chairs in Walnut Wood

Italian Post-Modern Set of Six Dining Chairs in Walnut Wood

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Set of six dining chairs, walnut, Italy, 1980s A striking example of Italian design from the 1980s, these walnut chairs embody a refined balance between sculptural form and everyday...

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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Walnut

1970s Club Chair in Teak and Black Leather
1970s Club Chair in Teak and Black Leather

1970s Club Chair in Teak and Black Leather

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Club chair, leather, teak, Europe, 1970s This streamlined Post-Modern lounge chair is expressed by clear lines and pronounced geometric forms. The construction is based on a hexagon...

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1970s European Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Leather, Teak

Post Modern Perforated Steel and Chrome Arm Chair c. 1980's
Post Modern Perforated Steel and Chrome Arm Chair c. 1980's

Post Modern Perforated Steel and Chrome Arm Chair c. 1980's

By Shiro Kuramata

Located in New York, NY

Chic perforated steel and chrome arm chair, in excellent original, clean and ready to use condition. The chair features a perforated steel seat, back and arms, which are supported by...

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Late 20th Century Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Ubald Klug for De Sede 'Terrazza' Landscape in Red Brown Leather
Ubald Klug for De Sede 'Terrazza' Landscape in Red Brown Leather

Ubald Klug for De Sede 'Terrazza' Landscape in Red Brown Leather

By De Sede

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Ubald Klug for De Sede, DS-1025 'Terrazza' landscape sofa, leather, Switzerland, 1970s. Waterfall shaped sofa in red brown leather by the Swiss manufacturer De Sede. The design for...

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1970s Swiss Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Leather

Post-Modern Italian Bar Unit with Cabinets and Bar Stools
Post-Modern Italian Bar Unit with Cabinets and Bar Stools

Post-Modern Italian Bar Unit with Cabinets and Bar Stools

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Bar unit, chrome, metal, glass, mirror, fabric, wood, Italy, 1970s This Italian bar from the 1970s combines several materials typical of the period, including chrome, metal, wood, g...

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1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal, Chrome

De Sede DS-600 'Snake' Sectional Sofa in Brown Leather
De Sede DS-600 'Snake' Sectional Sofa in Brown Leather

De Sede DS-600 'Snake' Sectional Sofa in Brown Leather

By De Sede

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Ueli Berger, Eleonora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich and Klaus Vogt for De Sede, 'Snake' sectional sofa, model 'DS-600', leather, Switzerland, 1970s Designed by Ueli Berger, Eleonora Pe...

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1970s Swiss Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Leather

Brutalist Round Coffee Table in Black Stone Look Resin
Brutalist Round Coffee Table in Black Stone Look Resin

Brutalist Round Coffee Table in Black Stone Look Resin

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Cocktail or coffee table, resin, Northern-Europe, 1970s. A striking example of 1970s design, this deep black coffee or cocktail table embodies a bold yet refined aesthetic. Crafted ...

Category

1970s European Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Resin

Post modern Joe Colombo Floor lamp 3321 Black Gloss
Post modern Joe Colombo Floor lamp 3321 Black Gloss

Post modern Joe Colombo Floor lamp 3321 Black Gloss

By Joe Colombo, Oluce

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Joe Colombo Floor lamp 3321. Pre owned Coupe Floor Lamp in black adjustable, an original Joe Colombo design (circa 1967) for Oluce model 3321. Oluce's 1960s Coupe floor lamps pairs a...

Category

1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal

Paul Evans ‘Deep Relief’ Wall-Mounted Sideboard in Welded Steel
Paul Evans ‘Deep Relief’ Wall-Mounted Sideboard in Welded Steel

Paul Evans ‘Deep Relief’ Wall-Mounted Sideboard in Welded Steel

By Paul Evans

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Paul Evans for Directional, 'PE-19' wall-mounted cabinet, welded bronze and steel, painted wood, mirrored glass, glass, United States, 1971 An exceptional design by Paul Evans unden...

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1970s American Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Bronze, Steel

Rare Jean Claude Dresse Mosaic Coffee Table in Hematite
Rare Jean Claude Dresse Mosaic Coffee Table in Hematite

Rare Jean Claude Dresse Mosaic Coffee Table in Hematite

By Jean Claude Dresse

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Jean Claude Dresse, coffee table, resin, hematite, lacquered steel, Belgium, 1970s Jean Claude Dresse’s work is typically characterized by brass and resin; his use of hematite is un...

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1970s Belgian Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Steel

IPE Cavalli Italian Lounge Chairs in Colorful Striped Fabric
IPE Cavalli Italian Lounge Chairs in Colorful Striped Fabric

IPE Cavalli Italian Lounge Chairs in Colorful Striped Fabric

By Ipe Cavalli

Located in Waalwijk, NL

IPE Cavalli, lounge chairs, fabric, steel, Italy, 1970s These exceptional lounge chairs by IPE Cavalli, crafted in Italy during the 1970s, are true masterpieces of design and comfor...

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1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Steel

Paolo Piva “Alanda” Coffee Table for B&B Italia, Italy 1980s
Paolo Piva “Alanda” Coffee Table for B&B Italia, Italy 1980s

Paolo Piva “Alanda” Coffee Table for B&B Italia, Italy 1980s

By B&B Italia, Paolo Piva

Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR

An exceptional “Alanda” coffee table by renowned Italian designer Paolo Piva, created for B&B Italia in 1981. Widely regarded as one of the most iconic expressions of Italian po...

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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Steel

Gianfranco Fini for New Lamp 'Programma' Wall Light in Stainless Steel
Gianfranco Fini for New Lamp 'Programma' Wall Light in Stainless Steel

Gianfranco Fini for New Lamp 'Programma' Wall Light in Stainless Steel

By New Lamp

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Gianfranco Fini for New Lamp, 'Programma' lamp, stainless steel, circa 1970 Expressive wall light by Italian designer Gianfranco Fini designed in circa 1970. Fini, who is known for...

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1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Stainless Steel

Pair of Italian Architectural Armchairs in Cypress Wood
Pair of Italian Architectural Armchairs in Cypress Wood

Pair of Italian Architectural Armchairs in Cypress Wood

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Pair of dining chairs, cypress wood, Italy, 1970s These armchairs embrace an impressive architectural design with rounded contours and substantial lines. While it draws inspiration ...

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1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Cypress

Ralph Lauren Chrome and Black Leather Desk or Table Lamp
Ralph Lauren Chrome and Black Leather Desk or Table Lamp

Ralph Lauren Chrome and Black Leather Desk or Table Lamp

By Ralph Lauren

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Good-looking Ralph Lauren dual-bulb table lamp designed and made in America. Made mostly of steel throughout, chromed and overlaid with leather. This results in a super stylized look...

Category

Early 2000s American Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Chrome, Steel

1980s Maurice Villency Style Postmodern Vintage Travertine Round Dining Table
1980s Maurice Villency Style Postmodern Vintage Travertine Round Dining Table

1980s Maurice Villency Style Postmodern Vintage Travertine Round Dining Table

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Designed after the success of similar Maurice Villency tables, this table expands on the Villency look with a small travertine toe on the base, a thinner top, and a beveled edge. All...

Category

1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Travertine

Ambrogio Tresoldi e Alberto Salvati Wardrobe Cabinet Purple Blue Lacquered Wood
Ambrogio Tresoldi e Alberto Salvati Wardrobe Cabinet Purple Blue Lacquered Wood

Ambrogio Tresoldi e Alberto Salvati Wardrobe Cabinet Purple Blue Lacquered Wood

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Ambrogio Tresoldi and Alberto Salvati, cabinet / wardrobe, lacquered wood, Italy, 1970s Ambrogio Tresoldi and Alberto Salvati began their careers at the Politecnico di Milano under ...

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1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Pia Manu Coffee Table in Enameled Concrete and Brazilian Quartzite
Pia Manu Coffee Table in Enameled Concrete and Brazilian Quartzite

Pia Manu Coffee Table in Enameled Concrete and Brazilian Quartzite

By Pia Manu

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Pia Manu, coffee table, enameled concrete, Brazilian quartzite, Belgium, 1970s This very rare hand-crafted coffee table was made in the 1970s by the Belgian atelier Pia Manu, known ...

Category

1970s Belgian Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Concrete

Brass Floor lamp model 'Magica' by Vincenzo Missanelli for Ladue, made in Italy.
Brass Floor lamp model 'Magica' by Vincenzo Missanelli for Ladue, made in Italy.

Brass Floor lamp model 'Magica' by Vincenzo Missanelli for Ladue, made in Italy.

By Vincenzo Massanelli

Located in Toronto, ON

Brass Floor lamp model 'Magica' by Vincenzo Missanelli for Ladue, made in Italy. This distinctive and aesthetically pleasing floor lamp showcases a minimalist yet sophisticated desig...

Category

1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Ubald Klug for De Sede 'Terrazza' Landscapes in Patinated Cognac Brown Leather
Ubald Klug for De Sede 'Terrazza' Landscapes in Patinated Cognac Brown Leather

Ubald Klug for De Sede 'Terrazza' Landscapes in Patinated Cognac Brown Leather

By Ubald Klug, De Sede

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Ubald Klug for De Sede, DS-1025 'Terrazza' landscape sofa elements, patinated cognac brown leather, Switzerland, 1970s. Waterfall shaped sofas in a patinated leather by the Swiss m...

Category

1970s Swiss Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Leather

Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau 'Lullaby Due' Bed in White Leather
Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau 'Lullaby Due' Bed in White Leather

Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau 'Lullaby Due' Bed in White Leather

By Poltrona Frau, Luigi Massoni

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau, 'Lullaby Due' bed, leather, wood, chromed metal, plastic, Italy, designed in 1968 A 360° degrees rotating bed named 'Lullaby Due' features a headres...

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1960s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Mario Marenco for Mobil Girgi Set of Six 'Sapporo' Dining Chairs in Walnut and White Upholstery
Mario Marenco for Mobil Girgi Set of Six 'Sapporo' Dining Chairs in Walnut and White Upholstery

Mario Marenco for Mobil Girgi Set of Six 'Sapporo' Dining Chairs in Walnut and White Upholstery

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Mario Marenco for Mobil Girgi, set of six dining chairs, walnut, fabric, Italy, 1970s Set of sculptural chairs designed by Mario Marenco for Mobil Girgi, distinguished by their str...

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1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

J. Wade Beam Postmodern Black Marbleized Console Table w/Matching Round Mirror
J. Wade Beam Postmodern Black Marbleized Console Table w/Matching Round Mirror

J. Wade Beam Postmodern Black Marbleized Console Table w/Matching Round Mirror

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A monumental and highly sculptural postmodern console table with matching round mirror by acclaimed American designer J. Wade Beam, created in the 1980s. Renowned for his bold geomet...

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Late 20th Century Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Fiberglass, Lacquer

De Sede DS-600 'Snake' Sectional Sofa in Reddish-Brown Patinated Leather
De Sede DS-600 'Snake' Sectional Sofa in Reddish-Brown Patinated Leather

De Sede DS-600 'Snake' Sectional Sofa in Reddish-Brown Patinated Leather

By De Sede

Located in Waalwijk, NL

De Sede, ‘Snake’ DS-600 sectional sofa, leather, felt, Switzerland, 1972. A design by Ueli Berger, Elenora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich and Klaus Vogt for De Sede, Switzerland. This D...

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1970s Swiss Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Leather, Felt

Cini Boeri for Arflex 'Tuttoletto' Queen Bed in Oak
Cini Boeri for Arflex 'Tuttoletto' Queen Bed in Oak

Cini Boeri for Arflex 'Tuttoletto' Queen Bed in Oak

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Cini Boeri for Arflex, 'Tuttoletto' queen bed, oak veneer, Italy, 1978 Exceptional piece of furniture designed by Cini Boeri for Arflex in 1978. This monumental bedroom unit present...

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1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Oak

Post-Modern Italian Sofa in Wood and Creme Colored Velvet Upholstery
Post-Modern Italian Sofa in Wood and Creme Colored Velvet Upholstery

Post-Modern Italian Sofa in Wood and Creme Colored Velvet Upholstery

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Sofa, beech, fabric, Italy, 1970s This three-seat sofa dates from Italy in the 1970s and is designed in the style of Afra and Tobia Scarpa. The design is defined by clear proportion...

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1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Sheep by Hanns Peter Krafft for Meier, made of genuine sheepskin, as a stool
Sheep by Hanns Peter Krafft for Meier, made of genuine sheepskin, as a stool

Sheep by Hanns Peter Krafft for Meier, made of genuine sheepskin, as a stool

By Hans Peter Krafft

Located in München, BY

Rare small 'sheep' stool made of genuine sheep's wool by Hanns Peter Krafft, handcrafted by Meier. Made in Germany in the 1980s. This charming sheep has thick, creamy-white wool, lea...

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1980s German Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Leather, Wool, Pine

Pair of Post Modern Lacquered Night Stands by Roger Rougier
Pair of Post Modern Lacquered Night Stands by Roger Rougier

Pair of Post Modern Lacquered Night Stands by Roger Rougier

By Maison Rougier, Roger Rougier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Condition: Original Vintage Condition Materials: Lacquered Wood, Black Rubber Accents Designed by Roger Rougier for Maison Rougier, this dramatic pair of postmodern nightstands del...

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1980s Canadian Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Rubber, Wood

Red & Black Nicoletti Salotti Post Modern Italian Leather Low Loveseat Sofa
Red & Black Nicoletti Salotti Post Modern Italian Leather Low Loveseat Sofa

Red & Black Nicoletti Salotti Post Modern Italian Leather Low Loveseat Sofa

By Nicoletti Salotti

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Red & Black 2 tone Nicoletti Salotti Post Modern Italian Leather Loveseat Sofa. Very fun Beautiful pop art leather sofa. Has unique back supports and legs upholstered in leather. Bea...

Category

1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Leather

Superb Red & Black Nicoletti Salotti Post Modern Italian Leather Low Sofa
Superb Red & Black Nicoletti Salotti Post Modern Italian Leather Low Sofa

Superb Red & Black Nicoletti Salotti Post Modern Italian Leather Low Sofa

By Nicoletti Salotti

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Red & black Nicoletti Salotti Post Modern Italian Leather Sofa. Very fun Beautiful pop art long leather sofa. Has unique back supports and legs upholstered in leather. Beautiful ...

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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Leather

Pietro Costantini for Ello Postmodern High Back Dining Chairs, Set of 8 (Italy)
Pietro Costantini for Ello Postmodern High Back Dining Chairs, Set of 8 (Italy)

Pietro Costantini for Ello Postmodern High Back Dining Chairs, Set of 8 (Italy)

By Pietro Costantini

Located in Round Top, TX

Set of Eight (8) Postmodern Italian Pietro Costantini Dining Chairs Designed for Ello This exquisite set of dining chairs features high, exaggerated slatted backrests and a uniquely...

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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Textile, Wood

Post modern space age gloss white laminate queen platform bed with headboard
Post modern space age gloss white laminate queen platform bed with headboard

Post modern space age gloss white laminate queen platform bed with headboard

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Post modern space age gloss white laminate queen platform bed with headboard. Custom fabricated queen bed with headboard that has blanket or pillow storage. Labeled made in 1989 in U...

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1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Steel

Chainmail Cobweb Chandelier by Panorammma, Steel, Post-Modern Design
Chainmail Cobweb Chandelier by Panorammma, Steel, Post-Modern Design

Chainmail Cobweb Chandelier by Panorammma, Steel, Post-Modern Design

By Panorammma

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

A fusion of medieval craftsmanship and modern gothic elegance, the Chainmail Cobweb Chandelier evokes the ethereal beauty of a spider’s web. Meticulously handcrafted from interwoven ...

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2010s Mexican Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Steel

Trama Pendant Lamp by Luciano Ballestrini & Paolo Longhi, Italy, 1980s
Trama Pendant Lamp by Luciano Ballestrini & Paolo Longhi, Italy, 1980s

Trama Pendant Lamp by Luciano Ballestrini & Paolo Longhi, Italy, 1980s

By Luciano Ballestrini, Paolo Longhi

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Incredible Trama Pendant Lamp by Luciano Ballestrini & Paolo Longhi for Lucepan, Italy, 1980s. Unique half moon design dome plastic shade with minimal black metal frame. Original bla...

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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal

Post modern taupe beige Gloss lacquer 6 Drawer long Dresser Italy
Post modern taupe beige Gloss lacquer 6 Drawer long Dresser Italy

Post modern taupe beige Gloss lacquer 6 Drawer long Dresser Italy

By Memphis Milano

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Beautiful post modern taupe beige gloss lacquer 6 drawer long dresser, circa 1980. Very clean inside and out. Look at photos. all drawers have metal glides with stops. Great for home...

Category

1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Plywood, Lacquer

Kwok Hoi Chan for Steiner Dining Chair in Red Leather
Kwok Hoi Chan for Steiner Dining Chair in Red Leather

Kwok Hoi Chan for Steiner Dining Chair in Red Leather

By Kwok Hoi Chan, Gilbert Steiner

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Kwok Hoi Chan for Steiner, dining chair, leather, lacquered steel, France, circa 1970 A postmodern design by Chinese designer Kwok Hoi Chan known for his works that are immediately ...

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1970s French Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Steel

Jean Claude Dresse 'Crescendo' Dining or Center Table in Dark Resin
Jean Claude Dresse 'Crescendo' Dining or Center Table in Dark Resin

Jean Claude Dresse 'Crescendo' Dining or Center Table in Dark Resin

By Jean Claude Dresse

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Jean Claude Dresse, dining or center table, resin, lacquered steel, Belgium, 1970s This eccentric table is a masterful creation by Belgian designer Jean Claude Dresse. Every inch o...

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1970s Belgian Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Steel

Nerone & Patuzzi for Gruppo NP2 'C10T' Coffee Table in Wood and Crystal Glass
Nerone & Patuzzi for Gruppo NP2 'C10T' Coffee Table in Wood and Crystal Glass

Nerone & Patuzzi for Gruppo NP2 'C10T' Coffee Table in Wood and Crystal Glass

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Nerone & Patuzzi for Gruppo NP2, produced by Forme & Superfici, coffee table, wood, glass, Italy, numbered A61/100, Italy, 1970s Designed by the Italian duo Nerone and Patuz...

Category

1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Glass, Wood

Ubald Klug for De Sede 'Terrazza' Landscapes in Rich Beige Leather
Ubald Klug for De Sede 'Terrazza' Landscapes in Rich Beige Leather

Ubald Klug for De Sede 'Terrazza' Landscapes in Rich Beige Leather

By De Sede, Ubald Klug

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Ubald Klug for De Sede, DS-1025 'Terrazza' landscape sofa elements, leather, Switzerland, 1970s. Waterfall shaped sofas in leather by the Swiss manufacturer De Sede. The design for...

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1970s Swiss Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

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Leather

Habitat Orange Mushroom Floor Lamp Acrylic Steel Space Age Postmodern Glow
Habitat Orange Mushroom Floor Lamp Acrylic Steel Space Age Postmodern Glow

Habitat Orange Mushroom Floor Lamp Acrylic Steel Space Age Postmodern Glow

By Habitat International

Located in Lisboa, PT

This Habitat orange mushroom floor lamp is a striking example of postmodern design influenced by the iconic space age lighting aesthetics of the late 20th century. Combining sculptur...

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Early 2000s British Post-Modern Furniture

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Steel, Chrome

Large Gaetano Pesce for Cassina 'Cannaregio' Modular Sofa
Large Gaetano Pesce for Cassina 'Cannaregio' Modular Sofa

Large Gaetano Pesce for Cassina 'Cannaregio' Modular Sofa

By Cassina, Gaetano Pesce

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Gaetano Pesce for Cassina, sofa, model ‘Cannaregio’, multicolored upholstery, Italy, 1987 Large ‘Cannaregio’ sofa, designed by Gaetano Pesce for Cassina. The 1987 design is playful,...

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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

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Fabric

1970s Glamorous Guido Polloni Chandelier in Colored Glass (50cm/19.6in)
1970s Glamorous Guido Polloni Chandelier in Colored Glass (50cm/19.6in)

1970s Glamorous Guido Polloni Chandelier in Colored Glass (50cm/19.6in)

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Guido Polloni chandelier, glass, Italy, 1970s This exquisite chandelier by glass artist Guido Polloni is crafted in Italy in the 1970s. This light embodies the extreme glamour and b...

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1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

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Glass

Mario Bellini Set of Six 'Lira e Liuto' Dining Chairs in Cognac Leather
Mario Bellini Set of Six 'Lira e Liuto' Dining Chairs in Cognac Leather

Mario Bellini Set of Six 'Lira e Liuto' Dining Chairs in Cognac Leather

By Mario Bellini, Cassina

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Mario Bellini for Cassina, set of six ‘Lira e Liuto’ dining chairs, cognac leather, Italy, 1989 This set of six ‘Lira e Liuto’ dining chairs has beautiful cognac colored leather tha...

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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

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Leather

Vintage Burlwood King Canopy Bedframe, Henredon Scene Two
Vintage Burlwood King Canopy Bedframe, Henredon Scene Two

Vintage Burlwood King Canopy Bedframe, Henredon Scene Two

By Milo Baughman, Henredon

Located in Lutz, FL

Vintage Postmodern Henredon Scene Two Burlwood King Size Canopy Four Poster Bed. What canopy bed dreams are made of. Beautiful Burlwood headboard and rails accented with zebra wood o...

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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Furniture

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Mirror, Ash, Olive, Zebra Wood, Burl

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