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Post-Modern Armchairs

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
Impeccable Gaivota Swiveling Leather Armchair by Ricardo Fasanello
Impeccable Gaivota Swiveling Leather Armchair by Ricardo Fasanello

Impeccable Gaivota Swiveling Leather Armchair by Ricardo Fasanello

By Ricardo Fasanello

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The Gaivota (seagull in Portuguese) armchair, designed by Ricardo Fasanello in 1970, swivels and has a U-shaped, stitched leather upholstered seat. Ricardo Fasanello was born in São...

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Late 20th Century Brazilian Post-Modern Armchairs

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Steel, Chrome

Frank Gehry for Knoll "Hat Trick" Armchair
Frank Gehry for Knoll "Hat Trick" Armchair

Frank Gehry for Knoll "Hat Trick" Armchair

By Frank Gehry, Knoll

Located in Skokie, IL

Frank Gehry for Knoll "Hat Trick" Armchair The iconic "Hat Trick" chair was designed by Frank Gehry for Knoll International. Constructed of hard white maple veneers in 5cm wide, 1mm...

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1990s American Post-Modern Armchairs

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Maple, Plywood

Postmodern Italian Quinta Black Perforated Metal Chair Mario Botta Alias 1980s
Postmodern Italian Quinta Black Perforated Metal Chair Mario Botta Alias 1980s

Postmodern Italian Quinta Black Perforated Metal Chair Mario Botta Alias 1980s

By Mario Botta, Alias

Located in Hamburg, DE

Postmodern armchair by Italian manufacturer Alias, designed by Mario Botta in the 1980s. A timeless design classic from the 1980s. Classic black and made entirely of metal. Naturall...

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20th Century Italian Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Mondi Soft Chair by Jouko Jarvisalo for Inno OY Finland 1980s
Mondi Soft Chair by Jouko Jarvisalo for Inno OY Finland 1980s

Mondi Soft Chair by Jouko Jarvisalo for Inno OY Finland 1980s

By Jouko Järvisalo

Located in Den Haag, NL

Memphis style Mondi Soft chair designed by the Finnish architect Jouko Jarvisalo for Innocences OY Finland in the 1980s. The chair features a heavy chromed frame with a lacquered ply...

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1980s Finnish Vintage Post-Modern Armchairs

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Chrome

Original Model 'SDC' Chairs by Dick Spierenburg for Castelijn, 1978
Original Model 'SDC' Chairs by Dick Spierenburg for Castelijn, 1978

Original Model 'SDC' Chairs by Dick Spierenburg for Castelijn, 1978

By Dick Spierenburg, Castelijn

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Model 'SDC' chairs, designed by Dick Spierenburg for innovative Dutch furniture maker Castelijn, 1978. The chairs' visually striking, leaning metal frames still hold the original up...

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1970s Dutch Vintage Post-Modern Armchairs

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Metal, Steel

Postmodern Design XL Armchair by Roche Bobois, France 1980's
Postmodern Design XL Armchair by Roche Bobois, France 1980's

Postmodern Design XL Armchair by Roche Bobois, France 1980's

By Roche Bobois

Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN

Vintage Postmodern French Design XL Square Fauteuil Armchair Lounge Chair by Roche Bobois, made in France 1980's. Salmon pink alcantara suede leather with darker stained beech wooden...

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1980s French Vintage Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Suede, Beech

Memphis First Chair by Michele de Lucchi circa 1983
Memphis First Chair by Michele de Lucchi circa 1983

Memphis First Chair by Michele de Lucchi circa 1983

By Michele de Lucchi

Located in Oakland, CA

Early production Memphis First chair designed by Michele de Lucchi this chair that was purchased by the original owner who was working at the de Lucchi design studio in the 1980s in ...

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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Modern Style Aurora armchair Sculpted in solid wood, caning back, leather seat
Modern Style Aurora armchair Sculpted in solid wood, caning back, leather seat

Modern Style Aurora armchair Sculpted in solid wood, caning back, leather seat

By SIMONINI

Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo

Warm and inviting, the Aurora Collection, prestigious winner of the International IF Design Award 2023 and the German Design Awards 2023, now welcomes an addition with its armchair, ...

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2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Armchairs

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Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Faux Leather, Cane, Hardwood, Walnut

Upholstered in Soft Fabric Lenta Lounger Armchair by Madheke
Upholstered in Soft Fabric Lenta Lounger Armchair by Madheke

Upholstered in Soft Fabric Lenta Lounger Armchair by Madheke

Located in Geneve, CH

Upholstered in Soft Fabric Lenta Lounger Armchair by Madheke Dimensions: D 163 x W 78 x H 100 cm. Materials: Loose fabric-upholstered cushion with leather ties, Leather-clad undersid...

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2010s Indian Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Upholstery

1980s Sculptural Leopard Tiger Wood Chairs and Ottoman, Set of 3
1980s Sculptural Leopard Tiger Wood Chairs and Ottoman, Set of 3

1980s Sculptural Leopard Tiger Wood Chairs and Ottoman, Set of 3

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning chairs you could hope to find. This is an ultra-rare opportunity to acquire what is, unequivocally, the best of the best, it bei...

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1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Armchairs

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Upholstery, Wood

Minimal Style Insigne Armchair Sculpted in walnut wood finish, textiles seating
Minimal Style Insigne Armchair Sculpted in walnut wood finish, textiles seating

Minimal Style Insigne Armchair Sculpted in walnut wood finish, textiles seating

By SIMONINI

Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo

The "Insigne" armchair collection eloquently embodies the esteemed DNA, design philosophy and the cutting-edge craftsmanship of SIMONINI ®. Each flowing and uninterrupted line is met...

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2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Armchairs

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Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Faux Leather, Cane, Hardwood, Walnut

Percival Lafer “MP-41” Armchair for Lafer MP, Black Leather, 1972
Percival Lafer “MP-41” Armchair for Lafer MP, Black Leather, 1972

Percival Lafer “MP-41” Armchair for Lafer MP, Black Leather, 1972

By Percival Lafer

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Percival Lafer “MP-41” Armchair for Lafer MP, wood and black leather, Brazil, 1972 The “MP-41” armchair by Percival Lafer embraces fluidity with a structure that appears weightless ...

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1970s Brazilian Vintage Post-Modern Armchairs

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Leather, Wood

Postmodern Soleil Armchair in Yellow Velvet, Wood and Travertine by Mavo Atelier
Postmodern Soleil Armchair in Yellow Velvet, Wood and Travertine by Mavo Atelier

Postmodern Soleil Armchair in Yellow Velvet, Wood and Travertine by Mavo Atelier

By Mavo Atelier

Located in Trofa, PT

Showcasing artistic brilliance and impeccable craftsmanship, the Soleil Armchair is a statement piece that easily commands attention. An inviting, generously contoured seat anchors t...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Post-Modern Armchairs

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Stone, Travertine

Pop Surrealist Monumental Purple Leather Hand Chair
Pop Surrealist Monumental Purple Leather Hand Chair

Pop Surrealist Monumental Purple Leather Hand Chair

By Pedro Friedeberg

Located in Lake Worth, FL

Monumental purple leather pop surrealist hand chair. Rare piece that was purchased from a Palm Beach estate whom had brought it here from France. Good vintage condition with some co...

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Late 20th Century French Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Plisse Marble Accent Chair by Alter Ego Studio
Plisse Marble Accent Chair by Alter Ego Studio

Plisse Marble Accent Chair by Alter Ego Studio

Located in Castelo da Maia, PT

Plisse Stone by Alter Ego Studio The products are made from natural stone, so the pattern will be unique for each product. Matte texture of the stone, so that the texture of the sto...

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2010s Post-Modern Armchairs

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Stone

Postmodern Rondo Geometric Armchair in Stripes Fabric Handmade by Mavo Atelier
Postmodern Rondo Geometric Armchair in Stripes Fabric Handmade by Mavo Atelier

Postmodern Rondo Geometric Armchair in Stripes Fabric Handmade by Mavo Atelier

By Mavo Atelier

Located in Trofa, PT

Playful yet poised, the Rondo Armchair captures the joy of post-modern design while promising the kind of comfort that invites you to stay a little longer. Defined by its clean, geom...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Post-Modern Armchairs

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Linen, Cotton, Fabric, Velvet, Upholstery

Pr. Italian  Brown Leather and Black Metal  Postmodern Arm Chairs by Cidue 1970s
Pr. Italian  Brown Leather and Black Metal  Postmodern Arm Chairs by Cidue 1970s

Pr. Italian Brown Leather and Black Metal Postmodern Arm Chairs by Cidue 1970s

By Cidue

Located in New York, NY

Chic pair of architecturally designed post modern arm chairs made in Italy by Cidue, circa 1970's. The chairs feature high quality brown leather seat and back rests, and enameled bl...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Post-Modern Armchairs

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Steel

Borek Sipek “Liba”  lounge chair for Driade, Italy circa 1988
Borek Sipek “Liba”  lounge chair for Driade, Italy circa 1988

Borek Sipek “Liba” lounge chair for Driade, Italy circa 1988

By B. Sipek, Driade

Located in Skokie, IL

Borek Sipek “Liba” lounge chair for Driade, Italy circa 1988 Dimensions: 22" h x 24" w x 34" d Condition: Excellent vintage condition.

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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Original Shadow Armchair by Gaetano Pesce for Meritalia, Postmodern Icon
Original Shadow Armchair by Gaetano Pesce for Meritalia, Postmodern Icon

Original Shadow Armchair by Gaetano Pesce for Meritalia, Postmodern Icon

By Michel Ducaroy, Meritalia, Ligne Roset, Gaetano Pesce

Located in Grand Cayman, KY

Shadow armchair by Gaetano Pesce for Meritalia is a highly collectible iconic masterpiece of Post Modern Design. The chair "deconstructed". Designed a...

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Early 2000s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs

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Leather, Upholstery, Latex, Resin

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 Armchairs

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Cypress

Comfortable Postmodern Brown Leather Armchair, Italy
Comfortable Postmodern Brown Leather Armchair, Italy

Comfortable Postmodern Brown Leather Armchair, Italy

Located in Bresso, Lombardy

Made in Italy, 1970s. This armchair features a brown leather upholstery. It is a vintage piece, therefore it might show slight traces of use, but it can be considered as in very go...

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1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Armchairs

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Leather

Wendell Castle, Armchair, Mahogany, Velvet, USA, 1997
Wendell Castle, Armchair, Mahogany, Velvet, USA, 1997

Wendell Castle, Armchair, Mahogany, Velvet, USA, 1997

By Wendell Castle

Located in High Point, NC

A beige velvet and textured black-painted mahogany armchair designed and produced by Wendell Castle, USA, 1997. Seat Height (inches): 18” Arm Height (inches): 27.38" All items shi...

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1990s American Post-Modern Armchairs

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Velvet, Mahogany

Pagru armchair by Claudio Vagnoni for 1p, 1968
Pagru armchair by Claudio Vagnoni for 1p, 1968

Pagru armchair by Claudio Vagnoni for 1p, 1968

By Claudio Vagnoni

Located in TOURS, FR

Pagru Armchair by Claudio Vagnoni for 1P, 1968 Rare and sculptural Pagru armchair designed by Claudio Vagnoni for 1P in 1968. An iconic expression of late-1960s Italian design, the ...

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1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Armchairs

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Fabric

Joe Colombo for Comfort 'Elda' Lounge Chair in Red Leather and Fiberglass
Joe Colombo for Comfort 'Elda' Lounge Chair in Red Leather and Fiberglass

Joe Colombo for Comfort 'Elda' Lounge Chair in Red Leather and Fiberglass

By Joe Colombo, Comfort, Italy

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Joe Colombo for Comfort, lounge chair ‘Elda’, fiberglass, leather, Italy, design 1963 The ‘Elda’ chair is one of the most well-known designs of Italian designer Joe Colombo. This lo...

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1960s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Armchairs

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Leather, Fiberglass

Poltrona a fiori rozza e blu di design "Progetti" Ansago per Giorgetti anni 80
Poltrona a fiori rozza e blu di design "Progetti" Ansago per Giorgetti anni 80

Poltrona a fiori rozza e blu di design "Progetti" Ansago per Giorgetti anni 80

By Giorgetti S.p.A.

Located in Milano, MI

Poltrona Giorgetti modello Progetti, disegnata negli anni 80 da Umberto Asnago per Giorgetti. La poltrona "Progetti" has a strongly recognizable image, which, thanks to its innovati...

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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Armchairs

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Cotton, Wood

Mario Botta, 4 'Seconda' Black Metal Chairs, Alias Mod. 602, 1980s
Mario Botta, 4 'Seconda' Black Metal Chairs, Alias Mod. 602, 1980s

Mario Botta, 4 'Seconda' Black Metal Chairs, Alias Mod. 602, 1980s

By Mario Botta

Located in Argelato, BO

Three 'Seconda' chairs designed by the famous architect Mario Botta for the Italian firm Alias, model 602. All 4 are painted black both in the structure and in the seat, they bear ...

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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Shadow Armchair by Gaetano Pesce, Meritalia
Shadow Armchair by Gaetano Pesce, Meritalia

Shadow Armchair by Gaetano Pesce, Meritalia

By Gaetano Pesce

Located in Las Vegas, NV

Extremely rare and difficult to find fabric Shadow armchair by Gaetano Pesce for Meritalia, 2007. Formed from pouring polyurethane resin into the bag-l...

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Early 2000s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Resin

Red Hans Ullrich Bitsch Chairs Series 8600 Two Pairs
Red Hans Ullrich Bitsch Chairs Series 8600 Two Pairs

Red Hans Ullrich Bitsch Chairs Series 8600 Two Pairs

By Kusch+Co, Hans Ullrich Bitsch

Located in Vienna, AT

Two pairs of red Hans Ullrich Bitsch chairs Series 8600, circa 1980. Postmodern classic with perforated backrest and seat and highly delicate metal joints. Very good original conditi...

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1980s German Vintage Post-Modern Armchairs

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Chrome, Metal

Italian Dining Chairs in Steel and Ocher Yellow Leatherette
Italian Dining Chairs in Steel and Ocher Yellow Leatherette

Italian Dining Chairs in Steel and Ocher Yellow Leatherette

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Dining chairs, yellow leatherette, chrome, steel, Italy, 1970s Comfortable Italian dining chairs in yellow leatherette. The eye-catching colored upholstery emphasizes the round sha...

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1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Armchairs

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Steel, Chrome

Limited Edition Bo Armchair by Giacomo Tomazzi Studio
Limited Edition Bo Armchair by Giacomo Tomazzi Studio

Limited Edition Bo Armchair by Giacomo Tomazzi Studio

Located in Geneve, CH

Limited Edition Bo Armchair by Giacomo Tomazzi Studio Dimensions: W 97 x D 95 x H 75 cm Materials: Stainless steel tube, natural carnauba fiber, pineapple leather and solid wood sphe...

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2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Roberto Fallani SKELETON armchair One Off
Roberto Fallani SKELETON armchair One Off

Roberto Fallani SKELETON armchair One Off

By Roberto Fallani

Located in Padova, IT

One-Off "Skeleton" armchair made by Italian artist Roberto Fallani (Florence 1937). Cast Brass and gloss vinyl. Bibliography: Fallani - Futuro Anteriore...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Post-Modern Armchairs

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Brass

1970s Vintage Mid Century Modern Hand Lounge Chair, in White-- One Piece
1970s Vintage Mid Century Modern Hand Lounge Chair, in White-- One Piece

1970s Vintage Mid Century Modern Hand Lounge Chair, in White-- One Piece

By Pedro Friedeberg

Located in Madison, WI

Excellent Prop piece, or a Living Room, studio or office POP! This listing is for the White chair. We also have a Black chair, sold separately, pictured here. The RMIC hand chair made its first appearance around the year 1970. The spectacular chair is made of plastic and shaped like a giant hand with its palm turned upward, while the fingers serve as a backrest. Originally, the hand chair was designed in 1962 by Pedro Friedeberg, a then 24 years old surrealist artist. Friedeberg artistic sensibilities were decisively directed against everything conventional, and he was inspired by the Dadaistic practice of producing anti-art for art's sake. This White Hand Chair features the cup holder. Dimensions 27ʺW × 21ʺD × 34ʺH Seat Interior Width: 21" Seat Interior Depth: 21" Seat Height: 18" Arm Height: 20" Shipping: We ship insured and to your door, using blanket...

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1970s American Vintage Post-Modern Armchairs

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Plastic

Mario Bellini for Cassina Cab Chair 415 in Black Leather
Mario Bellini for Cassina Cab Chair 415 in Black Leather

Mario Bellini for Cassina Cab Chair 415 in Black Leather

By Cassina, Mario Bellini

Located in Greensboro, NC

Mario Bellini for Cassina Cab Chair 415 in Black Leather This example is circa early 2000s and shows beautifully with minimal wear to leather. 37" x 31" x 32" Seat 16.75"

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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Armchairs

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Leather

Post Modern Memphis Style Club Lounge Chair by Bernhardt
Post Modern Memphis Style Club Lounge Chair by Bernhardt

Post Modern Memphis Style Club Lounge Chair by Bernhardt

By Bernhardt

Located in New York, NY

Pure 1980's Postmodern, memphis influence lounge, arm chair. Gutsy tapered legs support the dramatic upholstered seat. Structurally sound and sturdy, unfortunately, the fabric shows ...

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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Armchairs

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Upholstery, Wood

Solid Wood, Natural Leather Sole and Cast Metal Pilão Armchair by Studio Orth
Solid Wood, Natural Leather Sole and Cast Metal Pilão Armchair by Studio Orth

Solid Wood, Natural Leather Sole and Cast Metal Pilão Armchair by Studio Orth

Located in Geneve, CH

Solid Wood, Natural Leather Sole and Cast Metal Pilão Armchair by Studio Orth Dimensions: W 131 x D 107 x H 104 cm Materials: Solid Wood, Natural Leather Sole and Cast Metal. Finishe...

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2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Armchairs

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Metal

Set of 3 Mid Century Post Modern Black Metal Frame Bar Stools by Cal Style
Set of 3 Mid Century Post Modern Black Metal Frame Bar Stools by Cal Style

Set of 3 Mid Century Post Modern Black Metal Frame Bar Stools by Cal Style

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A beautifully designed Post-Modern set of three bar stools produced by Cal-Style in the early 1990's. These feature black powder coat frames with white seat cushions. Fabric is soile...

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1990s American Post-Modern Armchairs

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Metal

Ecume Algues Armchair by Guillaume Chevalier
Ecume Algues Armchair by Guillaume Chevalier

Ecume Algues Armchair by Guillaume Chevalier

Located in Geneve, CH

Ecume Algues Armchair by Guillaume Chevalier Dimensions: D 76 x W 90 x H 75 cm. Materials: Solid American walnut and fabric. Handcrafted in France by Ateliers de Brimbois. Signed an...

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2010s French Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Rare Luigi Colani for Fritz Hansen Lounge Chair in Orange Upholstery
Rare Luigi Colani for Fritz Hansen Lounge Chair in Orange Upholstery

Rare Luigi Colani for Fritz Hansen Lounge Chair in Orange Upholstery

By Fritz Hansen, Luigi Colani

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Luigi Colani for Fritz Hansen, lounge chair, chrome-plated steel, metal, orange fabric, Denmark, 1970s The German industrial designer Luigi Colani was renowned for incorporating org...

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1970s Danish Vintage Post-Modern Armchairs

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Metal, Steel, Chrome

Visconti Armchair by EBUR
Visconti Armchair by EBUR

Visconti Armchair by EBUR

Located in Geneve, CH

Visconti Armchair by EBUR Dimensions: W 70 x D 106 x H 92 cm. Materials: Velvet, walnut. Weight: 30 Kg. Also Available in different colors: Capri II velvet, Pierre Frey. The Visco...

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2010s French Post-Modern Armchairs

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Velvet, Walnut

Percival Lafer “MP-41” Armchairs for Lafer MP, 1972, Set of 2
Percival Lafer “MP-41” Armchairs for Lafer MP, 1972, Set of 2

Percival Lafer “MP-41” Armchairs for Lafer MP, 1972, Set of 2

By Percival Lafer

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Percival Lafer “MP-41” armchairs for Lafer MP, wood and cognac leather, Brazil, 1972 The “MP-41” armchairs by Percival Lafer embrace fluidity with a structure that appears weightless despite their solid wood frames. The absence of visible crossbars beneath the seat enhances this effect, allowing the thick, tufted cushions to seemingly float. The upholstery drapes over the structure like silk fabric on a sculpted form, a harmonious integration of material and frame. The butterfly-shaped joints refine the frame’s construction, tapering toward the center for a softened profile. The lateral tufting on the seat is not merely decorative—it creates a structured geometry that follows the contours of the body. The armrests, backrest, and seat merge into a single, uninterrupted form, maximizing ergonomic support. Leather straps secure the cushions to the frame, a signature Lafer detail that blends artisanal technique with industrial efficiency. The MP-41 prioritizes organic curves over strict geometric lines. The deep cognac leather, aged to a rich patina, enhances the warmth of the wood. The absence of ornamentation shifts focus to the raw materials, celebrating their natural textures and variations. Unlike Jean Gillon...

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1970s Brazilian Vintage Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Lamb Sofa by Vladimir Naumov
Lamb Sofa by Vladimir Naumov

Lamb Sofa by Vladimir Naumov

Located in Geneve, CH

Lamb Sofa by Vladimir Naumov Dimensions: D 284 x W 164 x H 84 cm Materials: Faux Lamb Fur, Wood Customizable Size. Please contact us. Vladimir Naumov is a ...

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2010s American Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Faux Fur, Wood

Postmodern Soleil Armchair in Velvet Jacquard and Black Ashwood by Mavo Atelier
Postmodern Soleil Armchair in Velvet Jacquard and Black Ashwood by Mavo Atelier

Postmodern Soleil Armchair in Velvet Jacquard and Black Ashwood by Mavo Atelier

By Mavo Atelier

Located in Trofa, PT

Showcasing artistic brilliance and impeccable craftsmanship, the Soleil Armchair is a statement piece that easily commands attention. An inviting, generously contoured seat anchors t...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Post-Modern Armchairs

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Marble

Modern Industrial Green Leather Metal Club Chair
Modern Industrial Green Leather Metal Club Chair

Modern Industrial Green Leather Metal Club Chair

By Argosy Designs

Located in Treadwell, NY

Collection I: Plate chair Constructed from bold steel plates and secured by bronze wedges, the plate chair is built to last. Resolute and refined, the...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Armchairs

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Bronze, Steel

Ecume Armchair by Guillaume Chevalier
Ecume Armchair by Guillaume Chevalier

Ecume Armchair by Guillaume Chevalier

Located in Geneve, CH

Ecume Armchair by Guillaume Chevalier Dimensions: D 76 x W 90 x H 75 cm. Materials: Solid American walnut and fabric. Handcrafted in France by Ateliers de Brimbois. Copies signed an...

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2010s French Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Sedia Tonda Armchair by Edoardo Lietti Studio
Sedia Tonda Armchair by Edoardo Lietti Studio

Sedia Tonda Armchair by Edoardo Lietti Studio

Located in Geneve, CH

Sedia Tonda Armchair by Edoardo Lietti Studio Unique Piece Dimensions: D 42 x W 55 x H 75 cm. Materials: Birch plywood. Weight: 12 kg. The chair is a f...

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2010s Danish Post-Modern Armchairs

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Birch, Plywood

"Stockholm" Armchairs by Tord Björklund for Ikea, 1990s
"Stockholm" Armchairs by Tord Björklund for Ikea, 1990s

"Stockholm" Armchairs by Tord Björklund for Ikea, 1990s

By Tord Bjorklund, IKEA

Located in Karis, Nyland

Postmodern vintage design aluminum armchairs with a black leather seat and backrest, ca 1990s. Chair model "Stockholm", designed by Tord Björklund. Manufactured by Ikea, Sweden. Not...

Category

1990s Swedish Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum

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