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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
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 Alias, Mario Botta

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

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Metal

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

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

Frank Gehry for Knoll "Hat Trick" Armchair

By Knoll, Frank Gehry

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

Nobody’s Queen Chair, Gaetano Pesce for Zerodisegno, 2003
Nobody’s Queen Chair, Gaetano Pesce for Zerodisegno, 2003

Nobody’s Queen Chair, Gaetano Pesce for Zerodisegno, 2003

By Gaetano Pesce

Located in Las Vegas, NV

Created by Italian architect and designer Gaetano Pesce, the Nobody’s Queen Chair is a striking example of his long-standing exploration of individuality, material experimentation, a...

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Early 2000s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Resin

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

Italian Arraben 'Jocauro' Chrome and Leather Armchairs, A Pair
Italian Arraben 'Jocauro' Chrome and Leather Armchairs, A Pair

Italian Arraben 'Jocauro' Chrome and Leather Armchairs, A Pair

By Arrben

Located in Bradenton, FL

A pair of Italian Arraben 'Jocauro' Chrome and Leather Armchairs. Each features a contoured leather seat and back that cradle the body, paired with slim, tapered steel legs that give...

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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Armchairs

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Chrome

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

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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

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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

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

20th Century Paul Covaci Sculptural Black Solid Wood Romanian 1980s Armchair
20th Century Paul Covaci Sculptural Black Solid Wood Romanian 1980s Armchair

20th Century Paul Covaci Sculptural Black Solid Wood Romanian 1980s Armchair

Located in Madrid, ES

Striking sculptural chair designed by Paul Covaci and crafted in Romania during the 1980s. Executed in solid wood with a deep ebonized finish, this exceptional piece blurs the bounda...

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1980s Romanian Vintage Post-Modern Armchairs

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Wood

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

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 Hans Ullrich Bitsch, Kusch+Co

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

Pagru Armchair by Claudio Vagnoni, Italian Post-Modern Design, 1968
Pagru Armchair by Claudio Vagnoni, Italian Post-Modern Design, 1968

Pagru Armchair by Claudio Vagnoni, Italian Post-Modern Design, 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

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

Materials

Stone, Travertine

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

Materials

Stone

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, Gaetano Pesce, Meritalia, Ligne Roset

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

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

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Steel

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

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

Insigne Armchair by Simonini, Walnut Wood Base, Upholstered Seat
Insigne Armchair by Simonini, Walnut Wood Base, Upholstered Seat

Insigne Armchair by Simonini, Walnut Wood Base, Upholstered Seat

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

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

Costes Armchairs by Philippe Starck, circa 1984, Set of 2
Costes Armchairs by Philippe Starck, circa 1984, Set of 2

Costes Armchairs by Philippe Starck, circa 1984, Set of 2

By Philippe Starck

Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR

Pair of "Costes" armchairs designed by Philippe Starck for Aleph Driade, Italy, circa 1984. Tubular black lacquered steel frame, curved plywood shell with black finish, fixed cushio...

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Mid-20th Century French Post-Modern Armchairs

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Leather, Plywood

Italian Postmodern Proust Geometrica Armchair Alessandro Mendini by Cappellini
Italian Postmodern Proust Geometrica Armchair Alessandro Mendini by Cappellini

Italian Postmodern Proust Geometrica Armchair Alessandro Mendini by Cappellini

By Cappellini, Alessandro Mendini

Located in Portland, OR

An iconic chair designed by Italian postmodern designer Alessandro Mendini (1931-2019). This wonderful postmodern work of art presented as a chair is in excellent condition and ready to display in your space. Proust was originally created in 1978 for the Palazzo dei Diamanti in Ferrara. It was immediately recognized as an icon of twentieth century design and one of the most renowned and essential reference points in the quest for form and aesthetic perfection. Cappellini inherited the piece in 1993 and today Proust Geometrica...

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Early 2000s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Cotton, Upholstery, Foam, Beech, Paint

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

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

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

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

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

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Stainless Steel

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

Pair of Dakota Jackson Crimped Velvet Maple ArmChairs
Pair of Dakota Jackson Crimped Velvet Maple ArmChairs

Pair of Dakota Jackson Crimped Velvet Maple ArmChairs

By Dakota Jackson

Located in Germantown, MD

A Pair Dakota Jackson Crimped Velvet lacquered Maple Armchairs. Measures 24.75" in width, 26" in depth and stands 35" in height. Seat height is 18.5". Arm height is 26". Seat interi...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Armchairs

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Upholstery, Velvet, Maple

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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Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Cotton, Linen

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

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

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

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Leather

Frank Gehry, "Skinny Beaver" Lounge Chair, laminated cardboard, USA, 1987
Frank Gehry, "Skinny Beaver" Lounge Chair, laminated cardboard, USA, 1987

Frank Gehry, "Skinny Beaver" Lounge Chair, laminated cardboard, USA, 1987

By Frank Gehry

Located in High Point, NC

A laminated cardboard and plywood "Skinny Beaver" lounge chair, designed by Frank Gehry, produced by New City Editions, Venice, California, USA 1987.  Seat Height (inches): 19” Arm...

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1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Armchairs

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Paper

Gino Russo Armchair in Oak and Woven Sea Grass
Gino Russo Armchair in Oak and Woven Sea Grass

Gino Russo Armchair in Oak and Woven Sea Grass

By Gino Russo

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Gino Russo, dining chair, oak, woven seagrass, United States, circa 1984 This armchair is designed by the Italian American furniture designer Gino Russo. The frame of this piece of ...

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1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Armchairs

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Seagrass, Oak

Pair of Cubic Lounge Chairs in Black Leather
Pair of Cubic Lounge Chairs in Black Leather

Pair of Cubic Lounge Chairs in Black Leather

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Pair of lounge chairs, black leather, wood, Northern Europe, 1980s The design of this pair of lounge chairs is characterized by a cubic frame. When seated you experience a pleasant ...

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1980s European Vintage Post-Modern Armchairs

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Leather, Wood

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

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Leather, Wood

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

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

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Faux Fur, Wood

Set of 6 Channel-Tufted Post-Modern Dining Chairs by Finesse, 1970s, Signed
Set of 6 Channel-Tufted Post-Modern Dining Chairs by Finesse, 1970s, Signed

Set of 6 Channel-Tufted Post-Modern Dining Chairs by Finesse, 1970s, Signed

By Steve Chase

Located in Los Angeles, CA

An intriguing and rare set of six vintage dining chairs by Finesse Furniture Ltd., comprised of four side chairs and two armchairs (also known as captain’s chairs). These sculptural, channel-tufted chairs exemplify 1970s Postmodern glamour and offer strong visual appeal with their plush, modular upholstery and cantilevered brass bases. The label from Finesse Furniture Ltd is intact and present on five of the six of the chairs. The distinct silhouette of these chairs defined by stacked, contoured cushions and bold lines recalls the maximalist interiors popularized by designers like Steve Chase, while their construction and proportions also nod to the Art Deco revival and Hollywood Regency influences of the late 1970s and early 1980s. The unique design invites creative reupholstery: each channel-tufted section could be re-covered in contrasting tones or textures for a highly personalized, expressive look. These chairs would pair beautifully with a high-gloss lacquered or burl wood dining table, or a round glass or travertine-top table for a more eclectic aesthetic. This sculptural set of dining chairs by Finesse Furniture Ltd would work great in a Mid-Century Modern, Postmodern, or Hollywood Regency interior, but could also add a splash of glam to a Contemporary, Transitional, or even Art Deco inspired home or penthouse apartment. Also consider mixing them in with a Traditional or Minimalist space for a bold juxtaposition. Ideal for a commercial project such as a hotel dining room, members club, or design studio showroom. Consider using as dining chairs, cafe or breakfast table chairs, side chairs, conference or meeting room chairs...

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1970s American Vintage Post-Modern Armchairs

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Brass

Stainless Steel Poodle Armchair by  Mati Sipiora
Stainless Steel Poodle Armchair by  Mati Sipiora

Stainless Steel Poodle Armchair by Mati Sipiora

Located in Geneve, CH

Stainless Steel Poodle Armchair by Mati Sipiora Dimensions: D 53 x W 66 x H 70 cm Materials: Polished Stainless Steel. Finish: Finish: Polished Stainles...

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2010s Polish Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

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

Original Roche Bobois Sessel + Ottoman Quiet Life 2 Cédric Ragot
Original Roche Bobois Sessel + Ottoman Quiet Life 2 Cédric Ragot

Original Roche Bobois Sessel + Ottoman Quiet Life 2 Cédric Ragot

By Roche Bobois, Cedric Ragot

Located in Berlin, DE

Wir bieten einen wunderschönen Relaxsessel inkl. Ottoman vom französischen Traditionshersteller Roche Bobois zum Verkauf an. Der Sessel ist circa 4 Jahre alt, wurde lediglich als Des...

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Early 2000s French Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

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