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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
Gae Aulenti Stringa Chair, 1962
Located in Corby, GB
Stringa chairs designed by renowned Italian designer and architect Gae Aulenti, for Poltronova, 1962. Rarely seen for sale in the UK these two beautiful (and comfortable) pieces are ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Armchairs

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Chrome

Modernist, Minimal Sling-Style Leather Armchair in an Italian Modernist Style
Located in Rümmingen, BW
Shipping Note: If your region or country is not listed under the shipping options, don't hesitate to get in touch with us directly. Important Care Information: When purchasing a c...
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Late 20th Century German Post-Modern Armchairs

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Metal

Pair of armchairs by italian designer Mario SABOT
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Pair of armchairs by italian designer Mario SABOT in green curly fabric and white fibreglass. 70's. Good condition Dimension : 100 cm x 100 cm x 70 cm, seat height 40 cm
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1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Armchairs

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Textile, Fiberglass

Modernist, Minimal Sling-Style Leather Armchair in an Italian Modernist Style
Located in Rümmingen, BW
Shipping Note: If your region or country is not listed under the shipping options, don't hesitate to get in touch with us directly. Important Care Information: When purchasing a c...
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Late 20th Century German Post-Modern Armchairs

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Metal

Set of Vintage Italian Postmodern Cantilevered Canasta Armchairs, 1980s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare cantilever chairs from Italy based on a design by Heron Parigi from the late 80s. A postmodern design in the formal language of the 80s and early 90s. The seat is made of a sol...
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20th Century Italian Post-Modern Armchairs

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Metal

Frank Gehry for Knoll "Hat Trick" Armchair
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

Arrben Italy Four Post-Modern Armchairs, 1980s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and elegant set of four Post-Modern armchairs. Design by Arrben Italy. Striking Italian design. Original black lacquered tubular steel frames with original black saddle leat...
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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Armchairs

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Metal

Grey and Purple 1983 Westside Collections Armchair by Ettore Sottsass for Knoll
Located in Rümmingen, BW
Shipping Note: If your region or country is not listed under the shipping options, don't hesitate to get in touch with us directly. Important Care Information: When purchasing a chair, stool, table, or any other piece of furniture that Is placed on the floor, please inspect the legs and underside before use. Ensure you use the appropriate floor protectors based on your flooring type (e.g., felt gliders, anti-scratch gliders, etc.). If you have any questions regarding the correct floor protection, please contact us. Designed in 1983 by Ettore Sottsass, the Purple Westside Chair...
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Late 20th Century German Post-Modern Armchairs

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Metal

Pair Seconda Postmodern armchairs by Mario Botta for Alias, 1980s, Set of 2
Located in Vorst, BE
The Seconda Armchair, designed by Swiss architect Mario Botta and crafted by Alias, is a bold icon of postmodern design. Launched in 1982, it showcases Botta’s architectural backgro...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Post-Modern Armchairs

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Steel, Sheet Metal

Ghost Chair designed by Cini Boeri for Fiam, 1987 Italy.
Located in Athens, Attiki
Monolithic Ghost Chair designed by Cini Boeri for Fiam, 1987 Italy. Ghost was presented for the first time at the Salone del Mobile of Milan in 1987 and it immediately won a prize in...
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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Armchairs

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Glass

Arrben Chrome and Leather "Stiletto" Chairs, 1980s Italy
Located in Den Haag, NL
Love this crazy chair design by Italian Arrben model '' Stiletto '' These chairs are supported by chrome frames and are upholstered with stitched leat...
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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Armchairs

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Leather

Grey and Blue 1983 Westside Collections Armchair by Ettore Sottsass for Knoll
Located in Rümmingen, BW
Shipping Note: If your region or country is not listed under the shipping options, don't hesitate to get in touch with us directly. Important Care Information: When purchasing a chair, stool, table, or any other piece of furniture that Is placed on the floor, please inspect the legs and underside before use. Ensure you use the appropriate floor protectors based on your flooring type (e.g., felt gliders, anti-scratch gliders, etc.). If you have any questions regarding the correct floor protection, please contact us. Designed in 1983 by Ettore Sottsass, the blue and grey Westside Chair...
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Late 20th Century German Post-Modern Armchairs

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Metal

Gae Aulenti Stringa Chair, 1962
Located in Corby, GB
Stringa chairs designed by renowned Italian designer and architect Gae Aulenti, for Poltronova, 1962. Rarely seen for sale in the UK these two beautiful (and comfortable) pieces are ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Armchairs

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Chrome

Modern Industrial Green Leather Metal Club Chair
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

Westside Armchairs by Ettore Sottsass for Knoll, 1983 Post Modern Original
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare pair of vintage 'Westside' armchairs by Ettore Sottsass for Knoll, 1983 in good condition. We have these on sale now! (original price was $9500) Iconic west side designed by Ettore Sottsass in 1983. Stylish and very comfortable oversized chairs in 3 different shades of red and violet on heavy enameled steel feet. The lounge chairs still have their original upholstery which is astonishingly well preserved. Overall they are in good to very good original condition with no major flaws and ready to use. One arm-rest shows a bit of slight deformation. Labelled Knoll at the bottom. Dimensions are H.30.7" x W.38.2 x D.29.52". Seating height is 14.17 cm. Provenance: derives from a Villa in Vienna. These will sell as a pair only and will ship crated and internationally. We do offer white glove service in NYC and LA. In 1983, two years after the founding of Memphis, Sottsass splintered off from his collective to partner with Knoll Studio, creating the Eastside and Westside collections. Inspired by his lifelong love of Viennese Biedermeier chairs, characterized by plush seats with clean lines and minimal adornment, the collection consisted of geometric sofas and lounge chairs in color-blocked upholsteries. In spite of his iconoclasm, Sottsass had a deep appreciation of ancient art and architecture—particularly Sumerian, Assyrian and Chinese—resulting in the decision to shoot the collection against the backdrop of the Great Pyramids of Giza.
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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Armchairs

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Steel

Willy Guhl Pod Chair, Concrete, 1960s, Swiss
Located in Corby, GB
Concrete 'Pod' chairs designed by Willy Guhl for Eternit, 1960s. Beautiful patina with a weathered finish (as they are supposed to be), marvellous bulbous 'pod' shape. Willy Guhl was...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Post-Modern Armchairs

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Concrete

Pascal Mourgue (1943-2014), Contrast armchair, Forum Diffusion ed., 1982
Located in Paris, FR
Pascal Mourgue (1943-2014), Contrast armchair, Forum Diffusion ed. 1982 Black-stained beech, large rounded back, foam and fabric Height 90 x Width...
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1980s French Vintage Post-Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Foam, Wood

Set of 6 black leather arm chairs by Marcel Breuer for Thonet model S64
Located in Houston, TX
Original ICONIC set of 6 chairs by Marcel Breuer for Thonet model S64. With the original tags from the Enron building circa 1986. A part of Houston history. Newly reupholstered in a ...
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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Armchairs

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Chrome

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

Cais Armchair by Filipe Ramos for GESTU hardwood
Located in Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo
The Cais armchair draws inspiration from the traditional vernacular design of wooden docks located alongside the water. The large cushion is securely po...
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2010s Unknown Post-Modern Armchairs

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Hardwood

Senza Fine Armchair by Gaetano Pesce
Located in New York, NY
Senza Fine Armchair by Gaetano Pesce, known as the "Spaghetti Chair," crafted from extruded polyurethane molded into the shape of a chair. Materials: Extruded Polyurethane
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1990s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs

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Steel

Set of Two Philippe Starck Armchairs, 1st Ed., Pratfall for Driade, Italy, 1984
Located in Paris, FR
Designed by the renowned Philippe Starck in 1980, the Pratfall Armchair is a gem of modern design. Combining minimalism and functionality, this first edition is a distinctive reflect...
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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Armchairs

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Metal

Pair of Post-Modern Italian Armchairs in the Style of Ernest Archibald Taylor
Located in San Diego, CA
Like new pair of post-modern Italian "Liberty" armchairs in the style of Ernest Archibald Taylor, circa 1980s. Black ash structure with mother-of-pearl inlay details consisting of t...
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20th Century Italian Post-Modern Armchairs

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Leather, Wood

Postmodern Willow Chair Designed by Mitchell Pickard for Brueton Industries
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Postmodern Iconic Willow chair designed by Mitchell Pickard for Brueton Industries, NY. Circa 1980s. Features a gracefully curved solid wood legs with a light purple glossy...
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1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Armchairs

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Stainless Steel

8 Mid Century Modern Toledo Aluminum Armchairs by Jorge Pensi Indoor Outdoor
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous simple yet elegant design by Jorge Pensi for Amat. Top quality cast aluminum elements which are fitted to each other. In excellent vintag...
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1980s Spanish Vintage Post-Modern Armchairs

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Aluminum

Mario Botta Latonda Chair
Located in Barcelona, ES
The 'Latonda' chair was designed by the famous Swiss architect Mario Botta in 1987 for the Italian company Alias. This chair has become an icon of contemporary design and is characte...
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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Armchairs

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Steel, Sheet Metal

Pastoe Kubus Armchair FM62 designed by Radboud van Beekum, The Netherlands, 1981
Located in Zevenaar, NL
Pastoe Kubus Armchair FM62 designed by Radboud van Beekum The Netherlands, 1981 Cube-shaped metal frame with new harness canvas upholstery. This cube-shaped chair from the eighties...
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1980s Dutch Vintage Post-Modern Armchairs

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Metal

Vintage Italian Matteo Grassi Leather Armchairs
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Pair of vintage Italian black leather armchairs by designer Tito Agnoli for the brand Matteo Grassi, circa 1979. Named the “Korium”, the chair design features an all-steel frame wrap...
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20th Century Italian Post-Modern Armchairs

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Steel

Surrealist Post Modern Three Legged Chair in Ivory Bouclé, circa 1980s
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Stylish and sculptural Surrealist Postmodern style 1980s lounge chair newly reupholstered in super soft ivory white bouclé. The look of high art. Whimsical. Unexpected. Killer profil...
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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Armchairs

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Bouclé, Upholstery, Wood

Postmodern Plywood Puzzle Chair
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Postmodern puzzle chair in plywood. Breaks down to flat-pack for easy shippinh. Measures: 29” x 29” x 33” when set up.
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Late 20th Century European Post-Modern Armchairs

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Plywood

Pair French Armchairs in Metal and Copper, around 1980
Located in Berlin, DE
This beautiful Pair French Armchairs in Metal and Copper where made around 1980. A unique piece which is a great eye-catcher for your antique, modern, space age or mid-century interi...
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1980s French Vintage Post-Modern Armchairs

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Aluminum, Copper

Post-Modern Ekstrem Chair by Terje Ekstrom in Original Red Fabric, Norway 1984
Located in Almelo, NL
Post-Modern Ekstrem Chair by Terje Ekstrom in original red fabric , Norway 1984 The Ekstrem Chair is a modern and ergonomic lounge chai...
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1980s Norwegian Vintage Post-Modern Armchairs

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Fabric

A Sculptural POST-MODERN "Spidlight" TRIPOD ARMCHAIR by DOUGLAS MONT France 1990
Located in PARIS, FR
An authentic and unique prototype piece from the French nineties design : The iconic "Spidlight" tripod armchair by Douglas Mont. High-tech streamline...
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1990s French Post-Modern Armchairs

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Animal Skin, Resin

Mario Botta La Quinta chair for Alias, Switzerland 1985, One Chair
Located in Basel, BS
Fast Shipping, insured in 8-15 days. Mint condition original 1980s La Quinta chair by Mario Botta Chairs for Alias. One chair is left. During the 198...
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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Armchairs

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Metal, Sheet Metal

Post Modern Memphis Style Club Lounge Chair 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

Galaxy 'Peggy' Low Armchair Set by Umberto Asnago for Giorgetti, Italy, 1990's
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Postmodern Italian Design Galaxy series 'Peggy' Low Armchair set of 2 by Umberto Asnago for Giorgetti, made in Italy 1990's. Black laquered architectural frame with blueish grey gree...
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1990s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood, Lacquer

Lime Green Queen Of Love Armchair by Moro, Pigatti
Located in Geneve, CH
Lime Green Queen Of Love Armchair by Moro, Pigatti Dimensions: D 98 x W 103,5 x H 112,5 cm. SH: 38 cm. Materials: Polyethylene. Available in different color and finish options. This...
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs

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Other

Joe Colombo for Comfort 'Elda' Lounge Chairs in Red Leather and Fiberglass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Joe Colombo for Comfort, lounge chairs ‘Elda’, fiberglass, leather, Italy, design 1963 The ‘Elda’ chair is one of the most well-known designs of Italian designer Joe Colombo. This l...
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1960s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Armchairs

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Leather, Fiberglass

Peregalli and Calatroni Post Modern Armchair, circa 1985, Italy
Located in Brussels, BE
Post-modern Maurizio Peregalli and Sergio Calatroni chair, edited by Zeus circa 1985, Italy. Poltrona model. Black powder-coated square steel tube, bl...
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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Armchairs

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Metal

Post-modern Set of two Loge Chairs designed by Gerard van den Berg for Montis
Located in Doornspijk, NL
The Loge armchair was designed by Gerard van den Berg for Montis. It has a nice streamlined shape, making it almost look like it comes out of a comic strip book. These easy chairs ...
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Late 20th Century Dutch Post-Modern Armchairs

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Leather

Contemporary Ava Armchair in Wood by Guto Indio da Costa, Brazil
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Contemporary Wood Ava Armchair by Guto Indio da Costa, Brazil The AVA armchair is part of the collection Machina & Manus by the Brazilian designer...
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2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Armchairs

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Wood

Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin Cantilever Dining Lounge Chairs Barbara Barry Boucle
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Set of four signed Milo Baughman sculptural cantilever dining arm chairs newly professionally re-upholstered with very soft and textural high end luxury curly boucle fabric by Barbar...
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Late 20th Century Post-Modern Armchairs

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Metal

Silla Botero Solid American Cherry Dining Chair by Marco Calhau
Located in Geneve, CH
Silla Botero Solid American Cherry Dining Chair by Marco Calhau Dimensions: D 60 x W 80 x H 60 cm. Materials: Solid American cherry timber wood and upholstery. All pieces are handma...
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2010s Spanish Post-Modern Armchairs

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Upholstery, Cherry

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

Sweet Fuchsia Queen Of Love Armchair by Moro, Pigatti
Located in Geneve, CH
Sweet Fuchsia Queen Of Love Armchair by Moro, Pigatti Dimensions: D 98 x W 103,5 x H 112,5 cm. SH: 38 cm. Materials: Polyethylene. Available in different color and finish options. T...
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs

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Other

Burgundy Color Leather Armrests And Light Beige Wool Armchair by Casa Casati
Located in Geneve, CH
Corè Leather Upholstered Armrests And Orsetto Wool Armchair by Casa Casati Dimensions: D 78 x W 88 x H 72 cm. SH: 40 cm. Materials: Beech wood, marine plywood, polyurethane, polyest...
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs

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Other

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 Studio leathers and fabrics. Av...
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2010s Post-Modern Armchairs

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Stone

German Modernism Safari Chair in the Farmer chair style
Located in Rümmingen, BW
Shipping Note: If your region or country is not listed under the shipping options, don't hesitate to get in touch with us directly. Important Care Information: When purchasing a c...
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Late 20th Century German Post-Modern Armchairs

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Wood, Canvas

Jell Armchair in Red Fabric by Alter Ego Studio
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Jell Armchair in Red Fabric by Alter Ego Studio Dimensions W 155 cm D 120 cm H 80 cm Product features Product options: Upholstery: Available in all Alter Ego leathers and fabri...
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2010s Post-Modern Armchairs

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Stone

Post Modern Quebec 69 Tubular Sculptural Spider Chair by Les Amisca 40"
By Les Amisca, Créations Gibo
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Quebec 69 post modern Spider armchair by Les Amisca / Creations Gibo aka Group Gibo / Amisco Industries. The Quebec 69 Spider Chair was designed in the 1980s by the Canadian postmodern...
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1990s Post-Modern Armchairs

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Steel

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

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

Mario Botta, 4 'Seconda' Metal Chairs, Alias Mod. 602, 1980s
Located in Argelato, BO
Mario Botta, set of 4 "Seconda" Armchairs produced by Alias, Italy 1982. Structure with armrests in gray powder-coated steel, black seat in perforated steel sheet. Backrest made up...
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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Armchairs

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Steel

Karl Friedrich Forster Black Leather Arm Chairs, a Pair
Located in Boynton Beach, FL
Pair of arm chairs designed by Karl Friedrich Forster for KFF. Made in Germany. Original design is intended for dining chairs but they are comfortabl...
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Late 20th Century German Post-Modern Armchairs

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Steel

Coleman Chair by Munna
Located in Geneve, CH
Coleman Chair by Munna Dimensions: D 63 x W 48 x H 81 cm. SH: 49 cm. Materials: Wood, foam, brass, and upholstery. Finish: Trevira Velvet upholstery, ebony wood veneer finished with ...
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2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Armchairs

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Brass

Cini Boeri for Knoll 'Brigadiere' Sofas in Black Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Cini Boeri for Knoll, sofas, model 'Brigadiere', leather, lacquered wood, Italy, 1976. Architectural 'Brigadiere' living room set designed by Italian designer Cini Boeri for Knoll....
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1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Armchairs

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Leather, Wood

Coleman Armchair by Munna
Located in Geneve, CH
Coleman Armchair by Munna Dimensions: D 100 x W 110 x H 91 cm. SH: 42 cm. Materials: Wood, foam, brass, and leather. Finish: Leather, ref. Stone, L03, ebony wood veneer finished wit...
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2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Armchairs

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Brass

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

Pallucco Pair of Merry-Go-Round Model Armchairs, circa 1988, Italy.
Located in Brussels, BE
Rare Paolo Pallucco & Mireille Rivier pair of armchairs Merry-Go-Round model, Pallucco Edition, circa 1988, Italy. Black lacquered metal structure, grey stained plywood. Dimensions: ...
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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Armchairs

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Metal

Frank Gehry, "Skinny Beaver" Lounge Chair, laminated cardboard, USA, 1987
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. 
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1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Armchairs

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Paper

Soft & Creamy Armchair by Munna
Located in Geneve, CH
Soft & Creamy Armchair by Munna Dimensions: D 88 x W 82 x H 113 cm. SH: 44 cm. Materials: Wood, foam, and upholstery. Finish: Cotton Velvet, ref. Basalt, CV25, and Basalt gloss lacqu...
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2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Armchairs

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Upholstery, Foam, Wood

Rare Pair of 1970s Italian Armchairs in Chrome and Champagne Velvet
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Rare and unique pair of chrome-wrapped Italian armchairs. Soft, geometric shapes with a commanding presence and reupholstered in a soft and smooth champagne velvet. In excellent co...
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1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Armchairs

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Chrome

Set of Two Philippe Starck Armchairs, 1st Ed., Pratfall for Driade, Italy, 1984
Located in Paris, FR
Designed by the renowned Philippe Starck in 1980, the Pratfall Armchair is a gem of modern design. Combining minimalism and functionality, this first edition is a distinctive reflect...
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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Armchairs

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Metal

Post-Modern Sculptural Armchair in Black Metal and Pink Red Silk Upholstery
Located in Berlin, DE
This fantastic Italian Post-Modern sculptural Armchair was made in the 1980s. It is made out of black lacquered metal and has got a pink an...
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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Armchairs

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Metal

Woven Armchair by Max Lipsey
Located in Geneve, CH
Woven Armchair by Max Lipsey Dimensions: D 86 x W 72 x H 90 cm. Materials: Steel, Kvadrat canvas, and fabric. Custom with Kvadrat Canvas and RAL colors. Custom lengths in 20cm incre...
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2010s Dutch Post-Modern Armchairs

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Steel

Philippe Starck Miss Dorn Model Armchair for Disform, c. 1982, France.
Located in Brussels, BE
Philippe Starck Miss Dorn model armchair for Disform 1982. Black metal structure, original black fabric round seat. Dimensions: 70 cm H, 54 cm W, 44 c...
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1980s French Vintage Post-Modern Armchairs

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Metal

Quinta chair by Mario Botta for Alias, 1985.
Located in Athens, Attiki
Quinta chairs by Mario Botta for Alias, 1985.
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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Armchairs

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Metal

Postmodern Plywood Puzzle Chair
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Postmodern puzzle chair in plywood. Breaks down to flat-pack for easy shippinh. Measures: 29” x 29” x 33” when set up.
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Late 20th Century European Post-Modern Armchairs

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Plywood

Postmodern Set of Four Vintage Dining Chair Massimo Iosa Ghini Moroso 1988 Italy
Located in Vienna, AT
Postmodern vintage set of 4 dining armchairs, which were designed by Massimo Iosa Ghini 1988 for Moroso, Italy. Massimo Iosa Ghini (1959 in Bologna) is a popular Italian architect an...
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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Armchairs

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Metal

Kola Armchair by EBUR
Located in Geneve, CH
Kola Armchair by EBUR Dimensions: W 64 x D 98 x H 90 cm. Materials: Solid oak, Woven fabric. Weight: 30 Kg. Also Available in different colors: Angkor fabric, Pierre Frey. The Kol...
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2010s French Post-Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Oak

Poltrona American Oak Lobby Armchair by Marco Calhau
Located in Geneve, CH
Poltrona American Oak Lobby Armchair by Marco Calhau Dimensions: D 65 x W 75 x H 65 cm. Materials: Solid American oak timber wood. All pieces are handmade and under order at our wor...
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2010s Spanish Post-Modern Armchairs

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Oak

Original Shadow Armchair by Gaetano Pesce for Meritalia, Postmodern Icon
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

Waje Chair by Comuna MX
Located in Geneve, CH
Waje Chair by Comuna MX Dimensions: W 80 x D 80 x H 75 cm Materials: Orange Cantera Stone, Chuspata Weaving. Weight: 50 Kg. Some parts of this product are...
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2010s Mexican Post-Modern Armchairs

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Stone

Post-modern armchairs for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Post-Modern armchairs for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage armchairs created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, building and garden elements, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, fabric and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Post-Modern armchairs made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and Portugal pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original armchairs, popular names associated with this style include Royal Stranger, Pepe Albargues, Arturo Verástegui, and Gaetano Pesce. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for armchairs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $300 and tops out at $78,000 while the average work can sell for $4,338.

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