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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 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.

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Style: Post-Modern
"Hestra" for Ikea Italian Postmodern Design Rattan Bamboo Armchair 1980s
"Hestra" for Ikea Italian Postmodern Design Rattan Bamboo Armchair 1980s

"Hestra" for Ikea Italian Postmodern Design Rattan Bamboo Armchair 1980s

By Tito Agnoli, IKEA

Located in Reggio Emilia, IT

Italian post modern design set of two armchairs "Hestra" model produced by Ikea from 1980s, with iron structure and wicker covering, Sweden 1980s. Please note that the armchairs are...

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1980s Swedish Vintage Post-Modern Armchairs

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Iron

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

Mario Botta Seconda 602 Chairs by Alias
Mario Botta Seconda 602 Chairs by Alias

Mario Botta Seconda 602 Chairs by Alias

By Mario Botta, Alias

Located in Highland, IN

Post modern icon, the "Seconda" chair by Mario Botta is a study in geometry as Botta strips down every element of the chair to its leanest, most essential form. This vintage pair f...

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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Armchairs

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Steel

Late 1970s Dick Spierenburg Model SDC Armchair, Black Leather, Chrome & Enameled
Late 1970s Dick Spierenburg Model SDC Armchair, Black Leather, Chrome & Enameled

Late 1970s Dick Spierenburg Model SDC Armchair, Black Leather, Chrome & Enameled

By Castelijn, Dick Spierenburg

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Designed by Dutch designer Dick Spierenburg for Castelijn in the late 1970s, the Model SDC armchair stands out for its boldly architectural, raked frame. Flat black enameled steel me...

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1970s Dutch Vintage Post-Modern Armchairs

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Enamel, Steel, Chrome

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

Pair of Italian Architectural Armchairs in Cypress Wood

Located in Waalwijk, NL

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

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1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Armchairs

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Cypress

Mario Bellini Set of Six 'CAB 413' Dining Chairs in Black Leather
Mario Bellini Set of Six 'CAB 413' Dining Chairs in Black Leather

Mario Bellini Set of Six 'CAB 413' Dining Chairs in Black Leather

By Cassina, Mario Bellini

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Mario Bellini for Cassina, set of six armchairs model 'CAB 413', leather, plastic, Italy, 1979 The iconic ‘CAB’ chair was designed by Mario Bellini in 1979. Conceptually new was the...

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1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Armchairs

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Leather, Plastic

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 Alessandro Mendini, Cappellini

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

Postmodern Armchair, Design by Franco Poldaretti Caccia Alla Volpe, Italy 80s
Postmodern Armchair, Design by Franco Poldaretti Caccia Alla Volpe, Italy 80s

Postmodern Armchair, Design by Franco Poldaretti Caccia Alla Volpe, Italy 80s

Located in Lucija, SI

Post-Modern side, dining or desk armchair from the Caccia alla volpe furniture series, Italy 80s. Designed by Franco Poldaretti In very good condition.

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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Armchairs

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Velvet, Wood

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

Rare Oversized Italian Black Leather Lounge Chair, circa 1980
Rare Oversized Italian Black Leather Lounge Chair, circa 1980

Rare Oversized Italian Black Leather Lounge Chair, circa 1980

Located in Montréal, CA

Striking Italian one-seat lounge chair dating to the 1980s, upholstered in rich black leather and defined by its bold, sculptural silhouette. The generous proportions, deep seating ...

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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Armchairs

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Leather

Set of Two ‘Planula’ Swivel Armchairs by Ettore Sottsass, Italy 1970's
Set of Two ‘Planula’ Swivel Armchairs by Ettore Sottsass, Italy 1970's

Set of Two ‘Planula’ Swivel Armchairs by Ettore Sottsass, Italy 1970's

Located in Hellouw, NL

This set of two Planula armchairs was designed during the 1970s by Ettore Sottsass in collaboration with Perry King and produced by Planula di Agliana in Italy. Design Each chair co...

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1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Armchairs

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Aluminum

Iconic ‘Dr. Sonderbar’ armchair by Philippe Starck for XO, France 1983
Iconic ‘Dr. Sonderbar’ armchair by Philippe Starck for XO, France 1983

Iconic ‘Dr. Sonderbar’ armchair by Philippe Starck for XO, France 1983

Located in Antwerp, BE

An iconic ‘Dr. Sonderbar’ armchair, designed by Philippe Starck and produced by XO in France. The model was introduced in 1983 and is one of Starck’s most recognizable experimental s...

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1980s French Vintage Post-Modern Armchairs

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Steel

Rogan Gregory Post-Modern Armchair & Ottoman, Leather & Metal, 2007
Rogan Gregory Post-Modern Armchair & Ottoman, Leather & Metal, 2007

Rogan Gregory Post-Modern Armchair & Ottoman, Leather & Metal, 2007

By Rogan Gregory

Located in Waxahachie, TX

Rogan Gregory Objects Chair AND Ottoman This was part of a very limited run in 2007. The chair is obnoxiously heavy. These are extremely solid works of art. They're outfitted with ...

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Early 2000s American Post-Modern Armchairs

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Metal

Pair of Frank Gehry for Knoll “Hat Trick” Bentwood Armchairs, USA, 1996
Pair of Frank Gehry for Knoll “Hat Trick” Bentwood Armchairs, USA, 1996

Pair of Frank Gehry for Knoll “Hat Trick” Bentwood Armchairs, USA, 1996

By Knoll

Located in Morristown, NJ

Designed by Frank Gehry for Knoll, these Hat Trick armchairs exemplify Gehry’s radical rethinking of structure, material, and form at the intersection of architecture and furniture design. Executed in laminated bent maple, each chair is composed as a rhythmic assemblage of curving wood ribbons: a vertically slatted, crown-like backrest rises above a generously proportioned seat, while integrated armrests flow seamlessly into an expressive base formed by entwined legs and stretchers. The visual language is unmistakably Gehry—dynamic, deconstructed, and sculptural—yet resolved with ergonomic intelligence and functional clarity. Originally introduced in the mid-1990s, the Hat Trick series emerged from Gehry’s long-standing interest in bending conventional materials to their physical and aesthetic limits. Much like his architectural work, these chairs foreground process and structure, allowing the construction itself to define the final form. The result is furniture that reads as inhabitable sculpture, equally compelling in a domestic interior, architectural setting, or design-forward commercial space. Both chairs retain original Knoll underside branding, including “Made in USA” stamp, printed Gehry signature, and date mark 1/19/96, confirming authenticity and period manufacture. Offered as a matched pair, they present a rare opportunity to acquire an important example of late-20th-century American design by one of the most influential architects of our time. Ideal for a design-forward residential interior, these Frank Gehry for Knoll Hat...

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1990s American Post-Modern Armchairs

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Bentwood

Italian Post-Modern Set of Six Armchairs in Purple Corduroy and Lacquered Steel
Italian Post-Modern Set of Six Armchairs in Purple Corduroy and Lacquered Steel

Italian Post-Modern Set of Six Armchairs in Purple Corduroy and Lacquered Steel

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Set of six dining chairs, corduroy fabric, lacquered steel, Italy, 1980s A Memphis-inspired design defined by an interplay of curved and linear elements, creating a composition that...

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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Armchairs

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Steel

F.A. Porsche Designed Cast Aluminum Armchair / Side Chair for Ycami, Italy 1990
F.A. Porsche Designed Cast Aluminum Armchair / Side Chair for Ycami, Italy 1990

F.A. Porsche Designed Cast Aluminum Armchair / Side Chair for Ycami, Italy 1990

Rare Boulevard Armchair designed by Ferdinand A. Porsche (F.A. Porsche) for Ycami Edizioni. Made in Italy in 1990. Cast aluminum construction, it features a maker's marking and desig...

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1990s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs

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Chrome, Aluminum

Artelano Black Leather Arm Side Chair, Italy 1980s
Artelano Black Leather Arm Side Chair, Italy 1980s

Artelano Black Leather Arm Side Chair, Italy 1980s

Located in Miami, FL

One Artelano Black Leather Arm Side Chair, Italy 1980s. Steel frame with black finish and black leather. We also have a set of eight available.

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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Armchairs

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Steel

Prive Armchair by Paolo Nava for Arflex, Metal & Leather, Italy, 1987
Prive Armchair by Paolo Nava for Arflex, Metal & Leather, Italy, 1987

Prive Armchair by Paolo Nava for Arflex, Metal & Leather, Italy, 1987

By Arflex, Paolo Nava

Located in Ludwigslust, DE

A Prive armchair with black metal weave and black leather trim in excellent condition. The armchair shows only minimal signs of wear. The metal weave, covered in black plastic, is so...

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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Armchairs

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Metal

Bridget Armchair in Stained Rattan, Plywood and HR Foam by POPUS EDITIONS
Bridget Armchair in Stained Rattan, Plywood and HR Foam by POPUS EDITIONS

Bridget Armchair in Stained Rattan, Plywood and HR Foam by POPUS EDITIONS

By Popus Editions

Located in Geneve, CH

Bridget Armchair in Stained Rattan, Plywood and HR Foam by POPUS EDITIONS. Dimensions: W 70 x D 72 x H 86 cm. Materials: Stained rattan, plywood seat, and HR foam. Fabric is not inc...

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2010s French Post-Modern Armchairs

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Rattan, Foam, Plywood

Celeste Armchair in Solid Beech, Particle Board and HR Foam by POPUS EDITIONS
Celeste Armchair in Solid Beech, Particle Board and HR Foam by POPUS EDITIONS

Celeste Armchair in Solid Beech, Particle Board and HR Foam by POPUS EDITIONS

By Popus Editions

Located in Geneve, CH

Celeste Armchair in Solid Beech, Particle Board and HR Foam by POPUS EDITIONS. Dimensions: W 74 x D 74 x H 74 cm. Materials: Solid beech, particle board, and HR foam. Fabric is not ...

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2010s French Post-Modern Armchairs

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Foam, Beech

Babylone Armchair in Solid Beech, Particle Board and HR Foam by POPUS EDITIONS
Babylone Armchair in Solid Beech, Particle Board and HR Foam by POPUS EDITIONS

Babylone Armchair in Solid Beech, Particle Board and HR Foam by POPUS EDITIONS

By Popus Editions

Located in Geneve, CH

Babylone Armchair in Solid Beech, Particle Board and HR Foam by POPUS EDITIONS. Dimensions: W 79 x D 86 x H 72 cm. Materials: Solid beech, particle board, and HR foam. Fabric is not...

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2010s French Post-Modern Armchairs

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Foam, Beech

Rare Pair of Post-Modern Ebonized Oak and Leather Club Chairs by Brian Kane
Rare Pair of Post-Modern Ebonized Oak and Leather Club Chairs by Brian Kane

Rare Pair of Post-Modern Ebonized Oak and Leather Club Chairs by Brian Kane

By Philippe Starck, Brian Kane, Metropolitan

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Rare pair of post-modern ebonized oak and leather club chairs by Brian Kane. Solid polished ebonized oak frames fitted with thick suppler leather cushions. Ultra-comfortable a...

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1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Armchairs

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Leather, Upholstery, Oak

Luna Armchair in Stained Rattan, Plywood and HR Foam by POPUS EDITIONS
Luna Armchair in Stained Rattan, Plywood and HR Foam by POPUS EDITIONS

Luna Armchair in Stained Rattan, Plywood and HR Foam by POPUS EDITIONS

By Popus Editions

Located in Geneve, CH

Luna Armchair in Stained Rattan, Plywood and HR Foam by POPUS EDITIONS. Dimensions: W 74 x D 72 x H 74 cm. Materials: Stained rattan, plywood seat, and HR foam. Fabric is not includ...

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2010s French Post-Modern Armchairs

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Rattan, Foam, Plywood

Ali Armchair in Stained Rattan, Plywood and HR Foam by POPUS EDITIONS
Ali Armchair in Stained Rattan, Plywood and HR Foam by POPUS EDITIONS

Ali Armchair in Stained Rattan, Plywood and HR Foam by POPUS EDITIONS

By Popus Editions

Located in Geneve, CH

Ali Armchair in Stained Rattan, Plywood and HR Foam by POPUS EDITIONS. Dimensions: W 81 x D 77 x H 77 cm. Materials: Stained rattan, plywood seat, and HR foam. Fabric is not include...

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2010s French Post-Modern Armchairs

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Rattan, Foam, Plywood

Postmodern Soleil Armchair in Walnut and Dark Emperador Marble by Mavo Atelier
Postmodern Soleil Armchair in Walnut and Dark Emperador Marble by Mavo Atelier

Postmodern Soleil Armchair in Walnut and Dark Emperador Marble 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

Gigi Armchair in Solid Beech, Particle Board and HR Foam by POPUS EDITIONS
Gigi Armchair in Solid Beech, Particle Board and HR Foam by POPUS EDITIONS

Gigi Armchair in Solid Beech, Particle Board and HR Foam by POPUS EDITIONS

By Popus Editions

Located in Geneve, CH

Gigi Armchair in Solid Beech, Particle Board and HR Foam by POPUS EDITIONS. Dimensions: W 60 x D 75 x H 83 cm. Materials: Solid beech, particle board, and HR foam. Fabric is not inc...

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2010s French Post-Modern Armchairs

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Foam, Beech

Jell Armchair by Alter Ego Studio
Jell Armchair by Alter Ego Studio

Jell Armchair by Alter Ego Studio

Located in Castelo da Maia, PT

Jell Armchair by Alter Ego Studio Dimensions W 155 cm D 120 cm H 80 cm Product features Product options: Upholstery: Available in all Alter Ego...

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2010s Post-Modern Armchairs

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Stone

Grace Bench in Rattan and HR Foam by POPUS EDITIONS
Grace Bench in Rattan and HR Foam by POPUS EDITIONS

Grace Bench in Rattan and HR Foam by POPUS EDITIONS

By Popus Editions

Located in Geneve, CH

Grace Bench in Rattan and HR Foam by POPUS EDITIONS. Dimensions: W 100 x D 40 x H 52 cm. Materials: Rattan, Upholstery and HR foam. Fabric is not included. Please contact us for fur...

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2010s French Post-Modern Armchairs

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Rattan, Foam

Pair of AEO Lounge Chairs by Paolo Deganello for Cassina in Cognac Leather, 70's
Pair of AEO Lounge Chairs by Paolo Deganello for Cassina in Cognac Leather, 70's

Pair of AEO Lounge Chairs by Paolo Deganello for Cassina in Cognac Leather, 70's

Located in LYON, FR

A rare pair of AEO armchairs designed by Paolo Deganello for Cassina in Italy around the 1970s. These are the earliest versions. These iconic armchairs have recently been reupholste...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Post-Modern Armchairs

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Steel

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

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

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

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Steel

Kartell Louis Ghost Armchair by Philippe Starck, Clear Polycarbonate
Kartell Louis Ghost Armchair by Philippe Starck, Clear Polycarbonate

Kartell Louis Ghost Armchair by Philippe Starck, Clear Polycarbonate

By Kartell, Philippe Starck

Located in San Carlos, CA

A genuine example of one of the most recognized furniture designs of the 21st century — the Kartell Louis Ghost Armchair by Philippe Starck. Authenticity confirmed via molded maker's...

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Early 2000s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs

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Lucite

Pair of Belgo Chrom Postmodern Chrome Chairs, Memphis Style, Turquoise, 1980s
Pair of Belgo Chrom Postmodern Chrome Chairs, Memphis Style, Turquoise, 1980s

Pair of Belgo Chrom Postmodern Chrome Chairs, Memphis Style, Turquoise, 1980s

By belgochrom

Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL

Pair of Belgo Chrom postmodern chairs from the 1980s, the kind of pieces that tell you straight away which decade they come from. Chrome-plated tubular steel, a thin curved back rail...

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1980s Belgian Vintage Post-Modern Armchairs

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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 Ligne Roset, Gaetano Pesce, Michel Ducaroy, Meritalia

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

Set of Four Arnold Merkcx for Arco Post-Modern "Salto" Arm Chairs
Set of Four Arnold Merkcx for Arco Post-Modern "Salto" Arm Chairs

Set of Four Arnold Merkcx for Arco Post-Modern "Salto" Arm Chairs

By Arnold Merckx, Arco

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Set of four, Dutch Post-Modern, Arnold Merkcx for Arco "Salto" armchairs. Sculptural and industrial chairs that showcase a strikingly curved, chromed metal frame paired with attache...

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1990s Dutch Post-Modern Armchairs

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Metal, Aluminum, Chrome

Postmodern Soleil Armchair in Cotton Velvet, Lacquer and Marble by Mavo Atelier
Postmodern Soleil Armchair in Cotton Velvet, Lacquer and Marble by Mavo Atelier

Postmodern Soleil Armchair in Cotton Velvet, Lacquer and Marble 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

Miss Lo Armchair in Stained Rattan, Plywood and HR Foam by POPUS EDITIONS
Miss Lo Armchair in Stained Rattan, Plywood and HR Foam by POPUS EDITIONS

Miss Lo Armchair in Stained Rattan, Plywood and HR Foam by POPUS EDITIONS

By Popus Editions

Located in Geneve, CH

Miss Lo Armchair in Stained Rattan, Plywood and HR Foam by POPUS EDITIONS. Dimensions: W 73 x D 68 x H 82 cm. Materials: Stained rattan, plywood seat, and HR foam. Fabric is not inc...

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2010s French Post-Modern Armchairs

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Rattan, Foam, Plywood

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

Eso Stainless Steel Armchair by Mingardo
Eso Stainless Steel Armchair by Mingardo

Eso Stainless Steel Armchair by Mingardo

Located in Geneve, CH

Eso Stainless Steel Armchair by Mingardo Dimensions: D 86 x W 81 x H 77 cm Materials: Satin stainless-steel structure with natural full-grain Variations in material and size are av...

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2010s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs

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Stainless Steel

"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 IKEA, Tord Bjorklund

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...

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1990s Swedish Post-Modern Armchairs

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Aluminum

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

Fringes Armchair in Pale Blue Cotton Velvet Upholstery by Munna
Fringes Armchair in Pale Blue Cotton Velvet Upholstery by Munna

Fringes Armchair in Pale Blue Cotton Velvet Upholstery by Munna

Located in Geneve, CH

Fringes Armchair in Pale Blue Cotton Velvet Upholstery by Munna Dimensions: D 85 x W 94 x H 90 cm. SH: 45 cm. Materials: Wood, foam, and upholstery. Finish: Cotton Velvet. Available...

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2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Armchairs

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Upholstery, Foam, Wood

Set Cocoon & Charel armchairs by Bart van Bekhoven for Artistiek, 1990s NL.
Set Cocoon & Charel armchairs by Bart van Bekhoven for Artistiek, 1990s NL.

Set Cocoon & Charel armchairs by Bart van Bekhoven for Artistiek, 1990s NL.

By Bart Van Bekhoven

Located in Landgraaf, NL

Set Cocoon & Charel armchairs by Bart van Bekhoven for Artistiek, 1990s The Netherlands. Although the two chairs feature different designs, they were intended by Van Bekhoven to comp...

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Late 20th Century Dutch Post-Modern Armchairs

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Leather

Boucle Fabric Light Brown Natural Oak Wood, Waveano Armchair By OMER OZTURK
Boucle Fabric Light Brown Natural Oak Wood, Waveano Armchair By OMER OZTURK

Boucle Fabric Light Brown Natural Oak Wood, Waveano Armchair By OMER OZTURK

Located in Geneve, CH

Boucle Fabric Light Brown Natural Oak Wood, Waveano Armchair By OMER OZTURK Dimensions: W 89.6 x D 72.3 x H 89 cm. Materials: Boucle Fabric Light Brown Natural Oak Wood, Gold Spheres...

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2010s Turkish Post-Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, 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

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