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
- Ettore Sottsass
- Robert Venturi
- Alessandro Mendini
- Michele de Lucchi
- Michael Graves
- Nathalie du Pasquier
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 Mendini — a 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
Hans Hopfer for Wiener Werkstätte Castell Sectional Sofa in Cognac Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans Hopfer for Wiener Werkstätte 'Castell' modular sofa, leather, Austria, design 1972
Stunning and sizable modular sofa designed by Hans Hopfer for Wiener Werkstätte. This grand ...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Post-Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather
Benatti 'Boomerang' Queen Bed in Cognac Leather and Brown Lacquered Wood
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Benatti, 'Boomerang' queen bed, lacquered wood, leather, Italy, 1972
Rare and monumental Italian double bed made in the 1970s. This Boomerang bed is made by Italian manufacturer Ben...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood, Lacquer
Guido Faleschini for Mariani Cabinets in Red Brown Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guido Faleschini for i4 Mariani, cabinets from the 'Pace Collection', leather, fabric, chrome-plated steel, aluminum, mahogany, Italy, circa 1975
This captivating set of four cabin...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Furniture
Materials
Chrome, Aluminum, Steel
Vintage Post Modern Blue Leather Lounge Chair w/ Ottoman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition
Materials: Original Blue Leather
Dimensions:
Chair:
32”H x 42.50”W x 42”D
Seat Height: 19"
Ottoman:
16.50"H x 36"W x 24"D
This bold Post Mo...
Category
1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather
Vetri globe murano glass stamps 45 cm , Italy 1980s
Located in La xara, VC
Buying a vintage Murano glass globe by Vetri has several advantages:
• Exceptional craftsmanship: Each piece is handcrafted by Italian artisans, guaranteeing unique quality and fines...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
Manuel Felguerez Weightlifter Figurative Sculpture, Mexico 1970s
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
This is a sculpture of a weightlifter by Mexican artist Manuel Felguérez, made in Mexico circa the 1970s. The sculpture is handcrafted and handpainted. It is signed "Felguérez" on th...
Category
1970s Vintage Post-Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Wall lighting Flower Glass Murano with chrome Structure , Italy 1980s
By Venini
Located in La xara, VC
Exceptional Murano glass floral pendant chandelier attributed to Venini .
Exceptional piece for its design and quality. Piece in good condition. Also available with a wall light, s...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Rare Pop Art Tulip Floor Lamp in Green & Red Painted Metal by Peter Bliss 1980s
By Bliss
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique and very cool British Pop Art floor lamp by Peter Bliss.
For the collectors, design lovers and enthousiasts of pop art, we are offering this very rare and stylized tulip floo...
Category
20th Century British Post-Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Michele de Lucchi Burgundy Writing Dining Table For Memphis Milano Italy, 1985
Located in Vienna, AT
Customized dining table, laminated wood and steel, Michele de Lucchi 'Burgundy' table Memphis Italy, 1985. Dimensions are: 94.1" x 31.5" x 28.74" (height).
One-of-a-kind, rare dinin...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
Bubble glass coffee table
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
The Bubble Glass Coffee Table embodies a retro-futuristic fantasy. Inspired by past visions of the future, it draws from mysterious tales of speculative technologies and flying sauce...
Category
2010s Mexican Post-Modern Furniture
Materials
Glass
Empat Arched Console Table Cherry Red
Located in New York, US
Elegant, deep detailing gives the Empat console table a sculptured appearance that makes it an artistic accent as well as a functional table. Its graceful arches add interest without...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Post-Modern Furniture
Materials
Resin, Plywood
Set of Eight Italian Klismos Dining Chairs by Pietro Costantini for Ello
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional set of eight Klismos style dinning chairs made in Italy, designed by Pietro Costantini for Ello, circa 1980/90's . The chairs feature an elegantly sculpted gondola form b...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Grand Repos Reclining Lounge Chair by Jean Prouvé with original Ottoman
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Weesp, NL
1980s Grand Repos Reclining Lounge Chair by Jean Prouvé — With Original Ottoman in Superb Condition
Step into the world of timeless modernism with this rare 1980s edition of the Gra...
Category
1980s French Vintage Post-Modern Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel
Val Saint Lambert Dog Bone Sculpture Crystal Glass Paperweight, Belgium
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
This is a stunning Val Saint Lambert Dog Bone Sculpture Crystal Glass Paperweight. It has the maker's mark on the side of the glass. Val Saint Lambert is one of the leading crystal m...
Category
1960s Belgian Vintage Post-Modern Furniture
Materials
Crystal
Postmodern Philips Table Lamp 1980s
By Philips
Located in Čelinac, BA
Philips Postmodern Table Lamp Germany 1980s
Category
1980s German Vintage Post-Modern Furniture
Materials
Plastic
Howard Keith 'Cloud' Sofa in Orange Brown Velvet
By Howard Keith
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Howard Keith for HK Furniture, 'Cloud' sofa, velvet, United Kingdom, 1970s
The Howard Keith 'Cloud' sofa is a remarkable piece of furnit...
Category
1970s British Vintage Post-Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather
Modular 'Profilsystem' Wall Unit with Diverse Storage Compartments in Green
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Flötotto, modular sideboard 'Profilsystem', obeche wood, laminate, 1970s/80s
Remarkable in both design concept and execution, this multifunctional modular storage wall unit stands a...
Category
1970s German Vintage Post-Modern Furniture
Materials
Laminate, Wood
Cini Boeri for Arflex 'Tuttoletto' Queen Bed in Oak
By Arflex, Cini Boeri
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...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Furniture
Materials
Oak
Modernist, Minimal Sling-Style Leather Armchair in an Italian Modernist Style
Located in Rümmingen, BW
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Category
Late 20th Century German Post-Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Vintage Danish Spherical Ceramic Table Lamp w. Pink Glaze, 1980s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A 1980s Danish table light by Lamperiet Aarhus. The ceramic ball base features a monochrome pink glaze and the light comes installed with a fluted white shade.
Measurements: H: 36 ...
Category
1980s Danish Vintage Post-Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Piano desk black lacqued wood
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
A sleek, black-polished, sculptural piece conjuring the presence of a grand piano.
Piano Desk evokes an intricate fusion of the grace in artistic expressi...
Category
2010s Mexican Post-Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood
Harco Loor Post Modern Stainless Steel & Glass Strawberry 12 Light Chandelier
By Harco Loor 1
Located in Dayton, OH
Strawberry suspension features stainless steel bendable arms with glass shades and trinkets in multicolor. Features Murano glass art trinkets.
Dimensions:
32" h x 32" diameter
Category
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel
Africa Chairs (8) By Afra And Tobia Scarpa Maxalto Walnut, Black Leather, Italy
Located in Vienna, AT
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" dining chairs for Maxalto, black leather, walnut, brass, Italy, circa 1975-1980, set of eight. Very good original condition.
This set of 8 matching chai...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pop Art Frozen Moments Spaghetti Sculpture by Geoffrey Rose, Australia 1970s
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Vintage frozen moments spaghetti sculpture with noodles, plate, and fork. This is a hard-to-find, authentic Frozen Moments 3D Spaghetti Sculpture. This pop art sculpture comes from Australia and was designed by Australian artist Geoffrey Rose...
Category
1970s Australian Vintage Post-Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
A pair of monolith brass “Pylon” torchiere floor lamps by Casella, circa 1980
Located in View Park, CA
A stunning pair of brass skyscraper or pylon monolith torchiere brass floor lamps by Casella, manufactured by Kovacs lighting, San Francisco circa 1980. Each lamp stands a monumental...
Category
1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Custom Art Deco Style Sofa
By Steve Chase, A. Rudin
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Incredible custom sofa. The curved lines and overall shape of this sofa are truly eye catching. We love the triple tiered base, the chunky curved backrest and the oversized, weigh...
Category
20th Century Post-Modern Furniture
Materials
Mohair
Conrans Chrome Elliptical Sconce
Located in Riverdale, NY
Chrome Half Moon Up Light Elliptical Sconce retailed by Conran's in the 1980's in original box. Made in France. 15.5" x 8" deep x 3" high.
Category
1980s French Vintage Post-Modern Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Chainmail Cobweb Sculptural Chandelier
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 ...
Category
2010s Mexican Post-Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
Cult Stool, Sculptural Side Table, Mexican Onyx Marble Conglomerate
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Cult stool/ side table; a hand sculpted stone from a Mexican marble and Mexican onyx conglomerate, remits to primal sculptural-architectural language while displaying materials in a ...
Category
2010s Mexican Post-Modern Furniture
Materials
Onyx, Marble
Horizontals A-Line Shelves for Pastoe by "Shigeru Uchida"
By Pastoe
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is one of Shigeru Uchida's masterpieces "Horizontal".
A set of four wall-mounted shelves. Manufacturer is "Postoe".
A shelf design inspired by Japanese sliding doors.
Category
Early 2000s Dutch Post-Modern Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Italian Architectural Wall Unit in Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Wall unit or wardrobe, walnut, Italy, 1970s
This striking wall unit from the 1970s reflects a bold modernist approach with an architectural appearance. Crafted from rich walnut, the...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Ado Chale 'Goutte d’Eau' Coffee Table in Aluminium
By Ado Chale
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ado Chale, Goutte d’Eau coffee table, cast aluminum, lacquered steel, Belgium, 1978
The Goutte D’Eau coffee table is exemplary for Ado Chale’s exceptional talent in creating interio...
Category
1970s Belgian Vintage Post-Modern Furniture
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Postmodern Martini Lamp by David Krys
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A rare 1993 postmodern martini lamp designed by David Krys. Metal wire forms the glass' shape with a skewered green olive stuffed with a red light bulb disguised as a pimento. Great ...
Category
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Belux 'Turbo 01' Table / Desk Lamp
By Belux
Located in Bern, CH
'Turbo 01' Desk / Table Lamp by German designer, Joe Niemeyer.
Produced by Belux, Switzerland. Modern Swiss minimalism.
Winner of a 1984 design competition for Belux, Switzerland.
C...
Category
1980s Swiss Vintage Post-Modern Furniture
Materials
Chrome, Steel
1985 Rare Postmodern Porcelain & Silver Teapot by Borek Sipek for Driade
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and very rare very collectible porcelain and silver teapot coffee carafe designed by Borek Sipek for Driade excellent condition beautiful patina never used.
Category
20th Century Italian Post-Modern Furniture
Materials
Silver
Post Modern ALESSI Italia Givlio Confalonieri "MAYA" Pyramid Step Bowl
By Alessi
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Inspired by the Mayan pyramids, Givlio Confalonieri designed the Postmodern stainless steel "Maya" bowl for Alessi. The bowl comes with the original 1985 receipt and Alessi logo dust...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel
Large Murano Glass Pendant by La Murrina, Italy, 1980s
By La Murrina
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A large Murano glass and gold - plated brass chandelier by La Murrina, Italy, circa 1980s.
Socket: one x E27 or E26 (US) for standrad screw bulb.
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Eclipse Olo Sculptural Nightstand / Side Table
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Rings of white onyx tower in a light gradient descent to create Olo Eclipse Nightstand. This iteration of our beloved nightstand hides two secret compartments which are revealed with...
Category
2010s Mexican Post-Modern Furniture
Materials
Stone, Onyx, Marble
Ekornes Stressless Burgundy Leather Reclining Swivel Lounge Chair w/ Ottoman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Condition
Materials: Burgundy Leather, Wood
Dimensions:
Chair:
39”H x 30”W x 27.50”D
Seat Height: 16"
Ottoman:
16"H x 21.50"W x 17"D
Crafted by Ekornes Stressl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Norwegian Post-Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
One (1) of 20 Black Leather Dining Chairs by Mario Bellini Cassina Cab 412
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Vienna, AT
1 of 20 original 1985-1995 cab 412 by Mario Bellini in very good condition.
Italian design icons in black saddle leather, the CAB 412 chair by Mario Bellini for Cassina is up for sa...
Category
1990s Italian Post-Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
Salvador Dalí Porcelain Ashtray by Limoges, Limited Edition, 1989
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This exquisite porcelain ashtray, crafted by Limoges, features an iconic Salvador Dalí artwork reproduced in stunning detail. Highlighting the surrealist genius of Dalí, the piece sh...
Category
1980s French Vintage Post-Modern Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
1970s Sideboard “Cartesio” in Cherry Red by Verardo Italia
Located in Beerse, VAN
Sideboard from the 1970s by Verardo Italia. Inspired by the colorful design of the Memphis Group?
The sideboard is painted in a high-gloss cherry red and is in véry good condition. ...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood
Grey and Blue 1983 Westside Collections Armchair by Ettore Sottsass for Knoll
By Knoll, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Rümmingen, BW
Shipping Note:
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Important Care Information:
When purchasing a chair, stool, table, or any other piece of furniture that Is placed on the floor, please inspect the legs and underside before use. Ensure you use the appropriate floor protectors based on your flooring type (e.g., felt gliders, anti-scratch gliders, etc.). If you have any questions regarding the correct floor protection, please contact us.
Designed in 1983 by Ettore Sottsass, the blue and grey Westside Chair...
Category
Late 20th Century German Post-Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Chainmail Sculptural Chair, Nickel Plated Steel Finish, Hand Linked Mesh
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
The Chainmail Chair reinterprets William Katavolos' 1952 T-chair, incorporating a medieval-modern aesthetic that merges ancient craftsmanship with contemporary design. The seat is fo...
Category
2010s Mexican Post-Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
Rare Enzo Testa for Bernini Coffee Table in Walnut Briar Burl and Steel
By Bernini
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Enzo Testa for Bernini, coffee table, walnut briar burl, coated steel, rubber, Italy, circa 1980
A rare masterpiece designed by Enzo Testa for Bernini around 1980. This coffee table...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
Robert Venturi Sheraton chair for Knoll Postmodern 80s
By Robert Venturi, Knoll
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Robert Venturi chair for knoll
Model: Sheraton
Silkscreen printed pattern on black plywood. Rare model in famous Venturi's chairs in Knoll collection.
Category
1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Furniture
Materials
Plywood
Rare Paul Evans for Paul Evans Studio 'PE72' Cabinet in Sculpted Bronze
By Paul Evans
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Paul Evans for Paul Evans Studio, cabinet, model 'PE72', epoxy bronzed resin over laminate, smoked glass, aluminum, mirrored glass, laminate, United States, 1972
This rare illumina...
Category
1970s American Vintage Post-Modern Furniture
Materials
Slate, Bronze, Steel
Oscar Niemeyer “Alta” Lounge Set for Mobilier International, 1971, Set of 2
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Oscar Niemeyer “Alta” lounge set for Mobilier International, leather and steel, France, 1971, set of two.
The "Alta" lounge chair, designed by Osc...
Category
1970s French Vintage Post-Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobios Post-Modern Croissant Sofa in Off-White Fabric
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois, sofa, reupholstered fabric, France, late 1970s
The Croissant sofa, designed by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois, epitomizes the organic and fluid design ...
Category
1970s French Vintage Post-Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric
Erte Limited Edition Porcelain Plate - Symphony in Black
Located in Fairfield, CA
A vintage limited edition porcelain plate featuring the "Symphony in Black" artwork by Erte in black and metallic gold lines. Produced by Sevenarts Ltd. in 1993 for the Franklin Mint...
Category
1990s Post-Modern Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Piranha Imbroglio Perpetual Wall Calendar by Jean Pierre Vitrac, 1970s
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
Piranha Imbroglio Perpetual Calendar by Jean Pierre Vitrac from the 1970s. This distinctive calendar showcases a modernist design with a grid of sty...
Category
1970s French Vintage Post-Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
1980 Simon Borek Sipek Driade Modern Design Gold Metal Candle holder
Located in Brescia, IT
Simon Candelabras
Borek Sipek
Driade
1988
Limeted Edition Gold out production
The seven branches of the candleholder by Borek Sipek design are pushing up with sinuous curves, as if...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Diminutive Post Modern Ovni Up Coffee Table made in France for Roche Bobois
By Roche Bobois
Located in New York, NY
Chic diminutive coffee, cocktail table from the Uvni Up series designed by Vincenzo Maiolino, produced and retailed by Roche Bobois. The table is co...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Post-Modern Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
1980's Postmodern Memphis Collection by Dasch Japan Porcelain Rare Teapot
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful rare 1980's porcelain teapot very collectible by Memphis for Dasch , excellent condition no chips or cracks.
Category
20th Century Japanese Post-Modern Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Grey and Purple 1983 Westside Collections Armchair by Ettore Sottsass for Knoll
By Ettore Sottsass, Knoll
Located in Rümmingen, BW
Shipping Note:
If your region or country is not listed under the shipping options, don't hesitate to get in touch with us directly.
Important Care Information:
When purchasing a chair, stool, table, or any other piece of furniture that Is placed on the floor, please inspect the legs and underside before use. Ensure you use the appropriate floor protectors based on your flooring type (e.g., felt gliders, anti-scratch gliders, etc.). If you have any questions regarding the correct floor protection, please contact us.
Designed in 1983 by Ettore Sottsass, the Purple Westside Chair...
Category
Late 20th Century German Post-Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
1970s Grand Italian Postmodern Curved Sectional Sofa
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Curved modular sofa, fabric, chrome-plated steel, Italy, 1970s
This Italian sofa from the 1970s takes on a distinctly biomorphic form, with an unmistakable visual reference to a cat...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel, Chrome
K700 Tubular Chromed Stools from Hamilton & Salmon for Kinetics (up to 9)
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Classic 1970's steel "paperclip" stools. Designed by Hugh Hamilton & Philip Salmon k700 (model) Kinetics Furniture and made in Canada. A simple and beautiful design built using a con...
Category
Mid-20th Century Canadian Post-Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Rare Arteluce Acrylic Glass Chandelier, Italy, 1970s
By Arteluce
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This extraordinary chandelier by the renowned Italian lighting manufacturer Arteluce is a true collector’s piece and a striking example of 1970s Space Age design. With its sculptural...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Post Modern Picasso Facial Silhouette Inspired Table Lamps c. 1990
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Alluring pair of Picasso inspired post modern facial silhouette table lamps. Modern. Eccentric. Similar in sculptural form to Frederic Weinberg pieces. Inject interest and curiosity ...
Category
1990s American Post-Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Post Modern Space Age Ovni Up Table designed Vincenzo Maialino for Roche Bobois
By Roche Bobois
Located in New York, NY
Voguish, chic, architectural Ovni Up coffee, cocktail table designed by Vincenzo Maiolino for Roche Bobois, circa 2000/2020. The table features a trumpet form...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Post-Modern Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Ligne Roset Leather Yoko 3-Seater Sofa by Michel Ducaroy
Located in Toronto, CA
Exceptional YOKO 3-seater in extremely soft caramel leather.
Designed by Michel Ducaroy, famous for producing the TOGO for Ligne Roset. In the world of furniture design, few pieces ...
Category
1980s French Vintage Post-Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Foam
1980s Post-Modern Italian Sectional Sofa Green Yellow Black Striped Velvet
Located in Waalwijk, NL
SC-International Poltrone & Arredi, modular sofa, velvet fabric, wood, Italy, 1980s
This sectional sofa takes your breath away easily due to its voluptuous appearance and substantia...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric
Italian Sculptural Queen Size Bed with Integrated Nightstands in Elm
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Queen Size bed, elm, wood, Italy, 1970s
A captivating and sculptural double bed, made in Italy in the 1970s. This piece has amazing quality, not only visible in the design itself bu...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood, Elm
Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau Restored Dilly Dally Vanity Set Mint Green
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau, restored ‘Dilly Dally’ vanity set, fabric, plastic, brass, mirrored glass, metal, lacquered wood, Italy, 1968
Outstandin...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Ron Rezek Galvanized Steel Table Lamp
By Ron Rezek
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Postmodern table lamp by Los Angeles, California lighting designer Ron Rezek, c.1980s. The lamp features a galvanized steel frame and removable steel shade with a polished brass ring...
Category
1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass, Steel
A bronze figurative sculpture after Henry Moore, signed, 20th century
Located in View Park, CA
A bronze figurative sculpture depicting an abstract female body, upon a pink marble plinth, signed by artist, probably mid to late 20th century. Thi...
Category
20th Century Unknown Post-Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze
A vintage biomorphic sofa in shearling, late 20th century
Located in View Park, CA
A vintage biomorphic curvy sofa, late 20th century. Upholstered in an off-white shearling bouclé, this piece represents the avant-garde of the postmodern design era, of which Russian...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Post-Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Vintage Larry Mohr Post-modern "Orbits" Rings Sculpture in Chrome
By Larry Mohr
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Larry Mohr Post-modern "Orbits" Rings Sculpture in Chrome
Offered for sale is a vintage Larry Mohr (1921-2013) Rings or Orbits Post-modern chrome sculpture . The work is un...
Category
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Karl Friederich Forster Trix Chair Postmodern 1980s
By KFF
Located in Čelinac, BA
KFF Chair Trix Postmodern 1980s
Category
1980s German Vintage Post-Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Ingo Maurer Lucellino Bird Wall Sconces
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Lucellino Wall is a wall-mounted version of the winged bulb designed by Ingo Maurer in 1992 and which is now widely regarded as a design icon. The name is a combination of the I...
Category
1990s German Post-Modern Furniture
Materials
Wire
1970s Postmodern Italian Sculptural Queen Size Bed with Nightstands
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful 1970s Italian postmodern, queen-size bed that features nightstands and a headboard with storage, combining style and functionality. The lacquered wood has been refinished a...
Category
1970s Vintage Post-Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Custom George Smith Espresso Tufted Leather Sofa
By George Smith
Located in New York, NY
An original custom made soft mottled dark espresso leather tufted with brass tacks and mahogany wood legs by famed bespoke British furniture maker, George Smith. Original label. Exc...
Category
Early 2000s English Post-Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Post Modern Chaise Lounge by Thayer Coggin att. to Milo Baughman c 1980/90's
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional Postmodern, Hollywood Regency style upholstered chaise lounge, made by Thayer Coggin, design attributed to Milo Baughman circa 1980/90's.
The chaise features an asymmet...
Category
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Furniture
Materials
Upholstery
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Find a broad range of unique Post-Modern furniture for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage furniture created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, lighting, tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Post-Modern furniture made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original furniture, popular names associated with this style include Pepe Albargues, Ettore Sottsass, ATRA, and Christopher Gentner. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for furniture differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $33 and tops out at $275,833 while the average work can sell for $2,610.
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