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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
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

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

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...

Category

1970s Swiss Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Leather

Hollywood Regency Bar Cabinet in the Style of Willy Rizzo
Hollywood Regency Bar Cabinet in the Style of Willy Rizzo

Hollywood Regency Bar Cabinet in the Style of Willy Rizzo

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Cocktail bar with pair of bar stools, brass, chrome-plated steel, mirrored glass, stainless steel, glass, suede, cane, brass Italy, 1970s Hollywood Regency cocktail bar in the style...

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1970s Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Steel, Stainless 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...

Category

1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Stainless 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

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

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

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 table, resin, Northern-Europe, 1970s. This deep brown robust coffee or cocktail table is from the 1970s. The thick round shaped top is supported by a smaller column with ar...

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1970s European Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Resin

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

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

By Mario Marenco

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Sapporo 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 striking ...

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1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

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

Vintage Post Modern Lacquered Dresser by Roger Rougier
Vintage Post Modern Lacquered Dresser by Roger Rougier

Vintage Post Modern Lacquered Dresser by Roger Rougier

By Roger Rougier, Maison Rougier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Condition: Original Vintage Condition Materials: Lacquered Wood, Black Rubber Accents This postmodern lacquer dresser makes an instant statement with its crisp white finish and bold...

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1980s Canadian Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Rubber, Wood

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 Roger Rougier, Maison 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

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...

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1970s Swiss Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Leather

Red & Black Nicoletti Salotti Post Modern Italian Leather Low lounge chair
Red & Black Nicoletti Salotti Post Modern Italian Leather Low lounge chair

Red & Black Nicoletti Salotti Post Modern Italian Leather Low lounge chair

By Nicoletti Salotti

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Red and black Nicoletti Salotti Post Modern Italian Leather lounge chair. Very fun Beautiful pop art wide leather chair. Has unique back supports and legs upholstered in thick leathe...

Category

1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Leather

Large Howard Keith Custom 'Cloud' Sofa 440cm/173in
Large Howard Keith Custom 'Cloud' Sofa 440cm/173in

Large Howard Keith Custom 'Cloud' Sofa 440cm/173in

By Howard Keith

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Howard Keith for HK Furniture, special order custom 'Cloud' sofa, velvet, United Kingdom, 1970s Stunning Howard Keith for HK Furniture “Cloud” modular sofa, made in the 1970s. This ...

Category

1970s British Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Fabric

Guillerme & Chambron Pair of Wall Lights in Oak and Glass
Guillerme & Chambron Pair of Wall Lights in Oak and Glass

Guillerme & Chambron Pair of Wall Lights in Oak and Glass

By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, pair of wall lights, oak, glass, 1970s Charming wall lights, designed by designers Guillerme and Chambron in the 1970s. The shape and materia...

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1970s French Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Glass, Oak

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

Pair of 1990s open armchairs by Piero Fornasetti's son Barnaba Fornasetti
Pair of 1990s open armchairs by Piero Fornasetti's son Barnaba Fornasetti

Pair of 1990s open armchairs by Piero Fornasetti's son Barnaba Fornasetti

By Piero Fornasetti

Located in Winnetka, IL

A pair of "Tema a variazioni" (Themes and Variations" Piero Fornasetti open armchairs by G. Galli, Italy for Barnaba Fornasetti Milan. Having upswept open arms painted in silver with...

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1990s Italian Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Silver Leaf

A large Italian walnut sideboard with pencil reed and curved waterfall edges
A large Italian walnut sideboard with pencil reed and curved waterfall edges

A large Italian walnut sideboard with pencil reed and curved waterfall edges

Located in London, GB

A large mid century modern Italian pencil reed with curved waterfall edges credenza features include two sliding doors on each side with a centre pull door , five drawers all with ma...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Reed, Wood, Walnut

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

By Cini Boeri, Arflex

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

Italian Post-Modern Pair of Bedside Tables in Cherry
Italian Post-Modern Pair of Bedside Tables in Cherry

Italian Post-Modern Pair of Bedside Tables in Cherry

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Night stands, cherry wood, Italy, 1980s Elegant pair of Italian bed side tables from the 1980s, crafted in warm cherry wood with clean, architectural lines. Each table features two ...

Category

1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Cherry

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

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

Rare Lodovico Acerbis 'Gem' Sofa in Black Leather and Acrylic
Rare Lodovico Acerbis 'Gem' Sofa in Black Leather and Acrylic

Rare Lodovico Acerbis 'Gem' Sofa in Black Leather and Acrylic

By Acerbis

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Lodovico Acerbis for Acerbis, sofa, model 'Gem', leather, acrylic, chromed metal, Italy, 2002 True to its name, the Gem sofa by Lodovico Acerbis for Acerbis is a rare and refined ex...

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Early 2000s Italian Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Mario Bellini for Cassina Set of Sixteen 'Cab' Chairs in Red Brown Leather
Mario Bellini for Cassina Set of Sixteen 'Cab' Chairs in Red Brown Leather

Mario Bellini for Cassina Set of Sixteen 'Cab' Chairs in Red Brown Leather

By Cassina, Mario Bellini

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Mario Bellini for Cassina, set of sixteen 'cab' dining chairs, model '412', leather, plastic, Italy, design 1976 Beautiful set of 'Cab' dining chairs chairs in luxurious reddish bro...

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1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Leather, Plastic

Gianfranco Fini for Poltronova 'Regolo' Square Dining Table in Pine and Glass
Gianfranco Fini for Poltronova 'Regolo' Square Dining Table in Pine and Glass

Gianfranco Fini for Poltronova 'Regolo' Square Dining Table in Pine and Glass

By Poltronova

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Gianfranco Fini for Poltronova, 'Regolo' dining table, pine, glass, Italy, 1975 This dining table by Gianfranco Fini for Poltronova, introduced in in 1975, is a truly special piece ...

Category

1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Glass, Pine

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, coffee table, wood, glass, iron, Italy, 1970s Designed by the Italian duo Nerone and Patuzzi, this sculptural coffee table is a true statement p...

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1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Iron

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 Gilbert Steiner, Kwok Hoi Chan

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

Francesco Buzzi Ceriani 'Cuffia' Table Lamp in Black Metal
Francesco Buzzi Ceriani 'Cuffia' Table Lamp in Black Metal

Francesco Buzzi Ceriani 'Cuffia' Table Lamp in Black Metal

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Francesco Buzzi Ceriani 'Cuffia' table lamp, aluminum, steel, chrome, Italy, design 1960s The Cuffia table lamp, designed by Francesco Buzzi Ceriani in 1960s Italy, is a refined exa...

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1960s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Aluminum, Steel, Chrome

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

Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molteni Set of Twelve 'Monk' Dining Chairs
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molteni Set of Twelve 'Monk' Dining Chairs

Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molteni Set of Twelve 'Monk' Dining Chairs

By Tobia Scarpa

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molteni, set of twelve 'Monk' dining chairs, walnut, leather, Italy, 1974. Set of ‘Monk’ chairs by renowned Italian designers Afra & Tobia Scarpa. Th...

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1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Italian Postmodern Sideboard with Geometric Front
Italian Postmodern Sideboard with Geometric Front

Italian Postmodern Sideboard with Geometric Front

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Cabinet, cherry wood, ebony wood, mahogany wood, Italy 1970s This stunning sideboard, made from a luxurious combination of cherry, ebony wood, and mahogany, is a true statement piec...

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1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Cherry, Ebony, Mahogany

Pierre Chapo 'R28' Sideboard in Solid Elm
Pierre Chapo 'R28' Sideboard in Solid Elm

Pierre Chapo 'R28' Sideboard in Solid Elm

By Pierre Chapo

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Pierre Chapo, sideboard, model 'R28', elm, France, circa 1980. This exquisitely crafted sideboard combines a simplified yet complex design combined with nifty, solid construction de...

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1980s French Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Elm

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

Materials

Glass

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

Materials

Leather

Post Modern Art Deco Revival Brass King Size Headboard. Circa 1980s
Post Modern Art Deco Revival Brass King Size Headboard. Circa 1980s

Post Modern Art Deco Revival Brass King Size Headboard. Circa 1980s

By Luciano Frigerio

Located in Miami, FL

Postmodern 1980s Art Deco Revival Brass King Size Knot Headboard in the Style of Luciano Frigerio Features brass tubes bent in elegant curvy lines forming a knot with an Art Nouveau ...

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1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Carlo Scarpa for Simon Gavina 'Toledo' Single Beds in Padouk and Leather
Carlo Scarpa for Simon Gavina 'Toledo' Single Beds in Padouk and Leather

Carlo Scarpa for Simon Gavina 'Toledo' Single Beds in Padouk and Leather

By Carlo Scarpa

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Carlo Scarpa for Simon Gavina, 'Toledo' single beds, padouk, maple, leather, metal, Italy, 1975 Created by the Italian master Carlo Scarpa, this bed clearly demonstrates his studies...

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1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal

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 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

Materials

Fabric

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

Materials

Leather

Early Pierre Chapo Sideboard 'R16' in Solid Elm
Early Pierre Chapo Sideboard 'R16' in Solid Elm

Early Pierre Chapo Sideboard 'R16' in Solid Elm

By Pierre Chapo

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Pierre Chapo, sideboard model 'R16', elm, France, design 1966 This piece is one of the early editions designed by Pierre Chapo, known for his hallmark use of solid elmwood and a com...

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1960s French Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Elm

Marble Onyx Soap Dish
Marble Onyx Soap Dish

Marble Onyx Soap Dish

Located in New York, NY

A rectangular footed marble and onyx soap dish, Postmodern design period, circa late-20th century. Vessel is rectangular, footed, with an oval 'bowl', with square marble and onyx pat...

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Late 20th Century Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Onyx, Marble

Unique Armand Jonckers Coffee Table in Green Resin and Copper
Unique Armand Jonckers Coffee Table in Green Resin and Copper

Unique Armand Jonckers Coffee Table in Green Resin and Copper

By Armand Jonckers

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Armand Jonckers, coffee table, resin, copper, wood, metal, Belgium, 1984 Gorgeous, custom-made coffee table by Belgian designer Armand Jockers. Every detail of this sculptural table...

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1980s Belgian Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal, Copper

Innocente Gandini for Arredoluce 'Scultura' Table Lamp in Metal
Innocente Gandini for Arredoluce 'Scultura' Table Lamp in Metal

Innocente Gandini for Arredoluce 'Scultura' Table Lamp in Metal

By Arredoluce

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Innocente Gandini for Arredoluce, ‘Scultura’ table lamp, model '14098', aluminum, chrome-plated steel, Italy, circa 1970 This rare Scultura table lamp, model 14098, was designed by ...

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1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Jean Claude Dresse Coffee Table in Brass Inlayed with Agate
Jean Claude Dresse Coffee Table in Brass Inlayed with Agate

Jean Claude Dresse Coffee Table in Brass Inlayed with Agate

By Jean Claude Dresse

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Jean Claude Dresse, coffee table, brass, lacquered steel and wood, agate, Belgium, 1970s A luxurious square cocktail table, crafted with high attention for detail which is character...

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1970s Belgian Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Agate, Brass, Steel

Pia Manu Hand Crafted Room Divider in Burnished Concrete and Stained Glass
Pia Manu Hand Crafted Room Divider in Burnished Concrete and Stained Glass

Pia Manu Hand Crafted Room Divider in Burnished Concrete and Stained Glass

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Pia Manu, room divider, burnished concrete, stained glass, steel, Belgium, 1970s This unique piece of art is assembled in the workshop of Pia Manu and is a great testament to their ...

Category

1970s Belgian Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Concrete, Steel

Postmodern German Vela Sail Floor Lamp A. Engbert Franz Ringelhan for Rolf Benz
Postmodern German Vela Sail Floor Lamp A. Engbert Franz Ringelhan for Rolf Benz

Postmodern German Vela Sail Floor Lamp A. Engbert Franz Ringelhan for Rolf Benz

By Rolf Benz

Located in Hamburg, DE

Postmodern floor lamp by Rolf Benz based on a design by A. Engbert and F. Ringelhan from 1990. The design clearly shows its maritime inspiration. An abstract sailboat with an exagg...

Category

20th Century German Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Mario Bellini for Cassina Set of Eight 'Cab' Dining Chairs in Brown Leather
Mario Bellini for Cassina Set of Eight 'Cab' Dining Chairs in Brown Leather

Mario Bellini for Cassina Set of Eight 'Cab' Dining Chairs in Brown Leather

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Mario Bellini for Cassina, set of eight 'cab' dining chairs, model '412', leather, plastic, Italy, design 1976 Beautiful set of eight 'Cab' dining chairs chairs in luxurious brown l...

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1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Leather, Plastic

Vintage Postmodern Curved Side Blue Leather Sofa
Vintage Postmodern Curved Side Blue Leather Sofa

Vintage Postmodern Curved Side Blue Leather Sofa

By Preview, American Leather

Located in Lutz, FL

Vintage Post Modern Blue Leather Curvy Sculptural 3 Seat Leather Sofa. High quality soft and thick top grain leather in a rich teal blue color with curved sides, and single long seat...

Category

Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Leather

De Sede ‘DS-15’ Modular Sofa in Patinated Brown Leather
De Sede ‘DS-15’ Modular Sofa in Patinated Brown Leather

De Sede ‘DS-15’ Modular Sofa in Patinated Brown Leather

By De Sede

Located in Waalwijk, NL

De Sede, 'DS-15' sectional sofa, patinated leather, Switzerland, 1970s. This high-quality sectional sofa designed by De Sede in the 1970s contains five regular elements, two corner ...

Category

1970s Swiss Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Leather

Scandinavian Organic Shaped Stool in Elm
Scandinavian Organic Shaped Stool in Elm

Scandinavian Organic Shaped Stool in Elm

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Stool, elm, Scandinavia, 1970s This lovely stool reflects the organic and tactile design language of 1970s Scandinavia. Crafted in solid elm, it features a uniquely contoured seat t...

Category

1970s Swedish Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Elm

Lorenzo Burchiellaro Dining Table in Copper
Lorenzo Burchiellaro Dining Table in Copper

Lorenzo Burchiellaro Dining Table in Copper

By Lorenzo Burchiellaro

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Lorenzo Burchiellaro, dining table, copper, wood, Italy, 1960s This dining table, crafted in the 1960s by Italian designer and sculptor Lorenzo Burchiellaro (1933-2017), stands as a...

Category

1960s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Copper

Post-Modern Willem Noyons Dining Room Set with Table and Chairs in Wood
Post-Modern Willem Noyons Dining Room Set with Table and Chairs in Wood

Post-Modern Willem Noyons Dining Room Set with Table and Chairs in Wood

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Willem Noyons dining room set, birch, plywood, The Netherlands, 1982/1983 This Dutch dining set by Willem Noyons, reflects a distinctly architectural approach to furniture making. C...

Category

1980s Dutch Vintage Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Birch, Plywood

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