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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
2x Original Brühl Amber Sessel Armlehnstuhl Leder grau Design
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten einen von insgesamt zwei wunderschönen Design Sesseln von Brühl aus der "Amber"-Serie zum Verkauf an. Die Armlehnen des Sessels lassen sich waagerecht umklappen, sodass ei...
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2010s German Post-Modern Armchairs

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Leather

Becomes Me Armchair by Munna
Located in Geneve, CH
Becomes Me Armchair by Munna Dimensions: D 75 x W 75 x H 82 cm. SH: 43 cm. Materials: Wood, foam, brass, and upholstery. Finish: Cotton Velvet, wood lacquer legs, and plated nickel u...
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2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Nickel

Walnut Yvy Armchair by KY ARCHITECTURE
Located in Geneve, CH
Walnut Yvy Armchair by KY ARCHITECTURE Dimensions: W 120 x D 110 x H 75 cm Materials: Natural Wood Base Walnut or Black. Available Finishes : Dedar and Pierre Frey fabrics. Kelly Bo...
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2010s French Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Marble Yro Armchair by KY ARCHITECTURE
Located in Geneve, CH
Marble Yro Armchair by KY ARCHITECTURE Dimensions: W 90 x D 80 x H 85 cm Materials: Marble Base. Fabric. Available Finishes : Dedar and Pierre Frey fabrics. Kelly Boukobza is the f...
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2010s French Post-Modern Armchairs

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Marble

“Sforzesca” armchair by Studio Simon, homage to Castiglioni (Customizable)
Located in Argelato, BO
Rare and beautiful "Sfozesca" model armchair in green fabric, designed in the 1980s by Studio Simon. It is a truly original chair, with a strong personality and refined lines The fab...
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1980s Vintage Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Postmodern Vintage Metal Beech Dining Chairs Set of Six, circa 1980, Italy
Located in Vienna, AT
Postmodern six ( 6 ) dining chairs designed and manufactured circa 1980, Italy. These dining chairs show a construct of sleek metal, while the seat and the back were made of natural...
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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Armchairs

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Metal

Brunati Kilkis Grey Leather Lounge Chair By Ammanati & Vitelli, Italy, 1980
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
This Brunati Kilkis lounge chair in gray leather is in good condition. The fine, soft leather shows slight signs of wear at the upper corners, the upholstery is perfect. The armchair can be moved backwards with a lever, the footrest adjusts upwards separately. Statement piece in every room The italian design team Titina Ammanati and Giampiero Vitelli designed these extraordinary lounge chairs...
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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Deep XL Armchair in Polypropylene Shell & Steel Painted Frame by Quinti Sedute
Located in Geneve, CH
Deep XL Armchair in Polypropylene Shell & Steel Painted Frame by Quinti Sedute Designed by Archirivolto Design Dimensions: D 47 x W 74 x H 74 cm. Materials: Polypropylene and painted...
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs

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Steel, Other

2 x Naos Green Leather Arm Chairs by Mario Morbidelli Italy 1980
By Naos
Located in DE MEERN, NL
Set of 2 green leather arm chairs by Mario Morbidelli for Naos, Italy 1980S Know-how is an art, something that is acquired over time. From t...
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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Armchairs

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Chrome

Bold Love Seat by Mohdern
Located in Geneve, CH
Bold Love Seat by Mohdern Dimensions: W 140 x D 136 x H 75 cm Materials: Fabric, Bouclé Bold is a refined furniture collection designed and produced by the Mohdern brand. The serie...
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Bouclé, Upholstery

Pumpkin Orange Queen Of Love Armchair by Moro, Pigatti
Located in Geneve, CH
Pumpkin Orange 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. ...
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs

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Other

Minimalist Outdoor Chair in Stainless Steel "Haruka" by Samuel Lamas
Located in Brasilia, DF
Haruka Armchair by Samuel Lamas, 2022 Elevate your outdoor spaces with the award-winning Haruka Armchair, a timeless seating solution designed with architectural and geometric precision. Crafted from premium stainless steel, this chair features a square mesh frame that suggests fluidity and continuity, with every element meticulously integrated to ensure both function and aesthetic appeal. The Haruka Armchair promotes a light and simple design ethos, making it an ideal piece for terraces, poolside lounges, or any outdoor setting. Its low seat is designed for relaxed use, offering a perfect blend of comfort and style. This minimalist outdoor lounge seating...
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2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Armchairs

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Stainless Steel

Deep Plastic Soft Armchair in Polypropylene Seat & Oak Legs by Quinti Sedute
Located in Geneve, CH
Deep Plastic Soft Armchair in Polypropylene Seat & Oak Legs by Quinti Sedute Designed by Archirivolto Design Dimensions: D 52 x W 58 x H 78 cm. Materials: Polypropylene, oak, and uph...
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Other

Hip Armchair in Metal & Upholstery With Right Armrest by Quinti Sedute
Located in Geneve, CH
Hip Armchair in Metal & Upholstery With Right Armrest by Quinti Sedute Dimensions: D 70 x W 70 x H 72 cm. Materials: Metal and upholstery. Available in different finishes, sizes, an...
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs

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Metal

80s Post Modern Sculpture Chair Ice Metal
Located in monza, Monza and Brianza
Ice is conceptually dynamic, with curved lines that converge in a squared and perforated backrest. Ice is not just a chair but also a sculpture, a statement of the 80s, when the tech...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Post-Modern Armchairs

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Iron

Colette Dining Chair by Memoir Essence
Located in Geneve, CH
Colette Dining Chair by Memoir Essence Dimensions: D 52 x W 55 x H 75 cm. Materials: Velvet PRS, satin ZNC and lacquer. Also available in client'...
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2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Satin, Upholstery, Velvet, Lacquer

Pearl Auguste Armchair by HARTO
Located in Geneve, CH
Pearl Auguste Armchair by HARTO Dimensions: W 96 x D 95 x H 79 cm. Materials: Solid pine, plywood, 88% Polyester, 12% Recycled Polyester, Foam type: HR35 / S30 foam. Weight: 28 kg ...
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2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Armchairs

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Foam, Polyester, Pine, Plywood

Sugar Net High Backrest Managerial Armchair with Armrests by Quinti Sedute
Located in Geneve, CH
Sugar Net High Backrest Managerial Armchair with Armrests by Quinti Sedute Dimensions: D 68 x W 68 x H 112 cm. Materials: Polypropylene, upholstery, and mesh. Available in different...
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Other

That's It Net Managerial Armchair With Mesh Backrest & Aluminum by Quinti Sedute
Located in Geneve, CH
That's It Net Managerial Armchair With Mesh Backrest & Aluminum by Quinti Sedute Dimensions: D 68 x W 68 x H 115 cm. Materials: Aluminum and mesh. Available in different finishes, s...
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs

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Aluminum, Other

1 of 3 Vermelha Chairs by Fernando and Humberto Campana for Edra, Italy 1993
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find 3 Vermelha chairs designed by Brazilian brothers Fernando and Humberto Campana for the Italian furniture company Edra. The chair is an iconic piece of c...
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1990s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs

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Steel

Set of Six Mandarin Dining Chairs by Ettore Sottsass for Knoll
Located in Kansas City, MO
Set of six dining chairs designed by Ettore Sottsass, the founder of the Memphis Group, Milan, Italy. These chairs are in very good completely original condition. Super sturdy constr...
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1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

That's It Executive Armchair, Upholstered Backrest & Aluminum by Quinti Sedute
Located in Geneve, CH
That's It Executive Armchair, Upholstered Backrest & Aluminum by Quinti Sedute Dimensions: D 68 x W 68 x H 113 cm. Materials: Aluminum and upholstery. Available in different finishe...
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum

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

Papillonne Mustard Armchair by Lagu
Located in Geneve, CH
Papillonne ustard armchair by Lagu Designed by Ufuk Ceylan Dimensions: W 80 x D 72 x H 73 cm Materials: Bouclé, Foam, Hardwood, Metal, Upholstery. The papillonne mustard armchair...
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2010s Turkish Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Set of Lena Armchair and Stool – Brass Frame & White Upholstery by Misaya
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of Lena Armchair and Stool – Brass Frame & White Upholstery by Misaya Dimensions: Chair: H 76 x W 65 x L 80 cm Stool: 38 x 61 x 42 cm Hand-sculpted brass Available in different b...
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2010s Thai Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Chance Plastic Net Armchair In Mesh & Upholstery by Quinti Sedute
Located in Geneve, CH
Chance Plastic Net Armchair In Mesh & Upholstery by Quinti Sedute Dimensions: D 68 x W 68 x H 113 cm. Materials: Polypropylene, upholstery, and mesh. Available in different finishes...
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Other

Ice High Backrest Executive Upholstered Armchair by Quinti Sedute
Located in Geneve, CH
Ice High Backrest Executive Upholstered Armchair by Quinti Sedute Dimensions: D 68 x W 68 x H 116 cm. Materials: Aluminum and upholstery. Available in different finishes, sizes, and...
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum

Season Slim High Backrest Executive Upholstered Armchair by Quinti Sedute
Located in Geneve, CH
Season Slim High Backrest Executive Upholstered Armchair by Quinti Sedute Dimensions: D 68 x W 68 x H 112 cm. Materials: Aluminum and upholstery. Available in different finishes, si...
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum

Charles High Backrest Executive Upholstered Armchair by Quinti Sedute
Located in Geneve, CH
Charles High Backrest Executive Upholstered Armchair by Quinti Sedute Designed by Orlandini Design Dimensions: D 72 x W 70 x H 127 cm. Materials: Aluminum, foam, and upholstery. Ava...
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum

Amelie Glue High Backrest Executive Upholstered Armchair by Quinti Sedute
Located in Geneve, CH
Amelie Glue High Backrest Executive Upholstered Armchair by Quinti Sedute Dimensions: D 68 x W 68 x H 118 cm. Materials: Aluminum, foam, chrome plate, and upholstery. Available in d...
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

Pair of Parsons Chairs Attributed to Milo Baughman Post Modern
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration a pair of parsons chairs attributed to Milo Baughman. Post Modern era. One of the chairs retains the original label "STYLE CRAFT, a subsidiary STUART Furniture...
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1980s Vintage Post-Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood

Deep Hospitality Visitor Upholstered Armchair With Armrests by Quinti Sedute
Located in Geneve, CH
Deep Hospitality Visitor Upholstered Armchair With Armrests by Quinti Sedute Designed by Archirivolto Design Dimensions: D 57 x W 55 x H 77 cm. Materials: Aluminum and upholstery. A...
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Deep Diamond Executive Armchair in Aluminum & Leather by Quinti Sedute
Located in Geneve, CH
Deep Diamond Executive Armchair in Aluminum & Leather by Quinti Seduce Designed by Archirivolto Design Dimensions: D 70 x W 70 x H 133 cm. Materials: Aluminum and leather. Available...
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum

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

Gaetano Pesce La Smorfia Chair Meritalia, 2003
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Postmodern chair designed by Gaetano Pesce and manufactured by Meritalia, Italy 2003. This unique shaped chair is more of a sculpture and fits perfectly in the oeuvre from Pesce, wit...
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Early 2000s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs

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Metal

Pair of Vintage Scandinavian Modern Black Leather Armchairs from Ire Möbel AB
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This set of rare armchairs was manufactured by Ire Möbel AB in Skillingaryd, Sweden, during the 1970s. The seats were upholstered in black natural leather with longitudinal stitching...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Set of 2 Quetzal Armchairs, Gray and Blue by Pepe Albargues
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Quetzal armchairs, gray and blue by Pepe Albargues Dimensions: W100, D100, H90, Seat 42 Materials: Iron structure Foam CMHR (high resilience and flame retardant) for all ...
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2010s Spanish Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Iron

Unique Green and Beige Marble Armchair by Frederic Saulou with White Glass Legs
Located in Geneve, CH
Delta A armchair by Frederic Saulou Limited Edition of 4 Materials: White glass, inox, green Bambou marble from Brésil, Beige Botticino marble from Italy....
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2010s French Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Marble

Contemporary "Ella" Chair in Wood by Brazilian Designer Henrique Canella
By Henrique Canella
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
This sculptural chair designed by Brazilian designer Henrique Canella consists of a structure in solid wood with ribbed seat and backrest, manufactured with fine woodworking techniqu...
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2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Babe Armchair by Munna
Located in Geneve, CH
Babe Armchair by Munna Dimensions: D 69 x W 69 x H 74 cm. SH: 44 cm. Materials: Solid wood, foam, brass, and upholstery. Finish: Cotton Velvet, ref. Peach, CV20, peach gloss lacquer ...
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2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Roy Armchair by Munna
Located in Geneve, CH
Roy Armchair by Munna Dimensions: D 115 x W 140 x H 83 cm. SH: 42 cm. Materials: Wood, foam, and upholstery. Finish: Cotton Velvet, ref. Cerulean, CV35, ...
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2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Foam, Wood

Ruth Armchair by Domkapa
Located in Geneve, CH
Ruth armchair by Domkapa Materials: Microfiber, Fumé Stained Ash. Dimensions: W 82 x D 78 x H 80 cm. Also available in different materials. Please contact us. Ruth is a harmoni...
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2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Armchairs

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Natural Fiber, Ash

Pair of Postmodern Upholstered Armchairs in Aqua
Located in Trenton, NJ
A sculptural nod to postmodern design, this pair of fully upholstered armchairs features strong architectural lines softened by an inviting aqua textile. With a commanding silhouette...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery

2er Set B&B Italia / Maxalto Stühle Antonio Citterio Sedia Solo Stuhl
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten zwei wunderschöne und sehr gepflegte Sedia Solo Stühle von B&B Italia / Maxalto zum Verkauf an. Der Entwurf stammt von Antonio Citterio, einem der bekanntesten Designer un...
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Early 2000s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Jell Armchair in Dark Green Fabric by Alter Ego Studio
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Jell Armchair in Dark Green 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 an...
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2010s Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Stone

2er Set B&B Italia Stühle Vol Au Vent Leder Stuhl Mario Bellini
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten zwei wunderschöne und sehr gepflegte Vol Au Vent Stühle von B&B Italia zum Verkauf an. Der Entwurf stammt von Mario Bellini, einem der einflussreichsten Möbeldesigner unse...
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Early 2000s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs

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Leather

4er Set B&B Italia Stühle Vol Au Vent Leder Stuhl Mario Bellini
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten vier wunderschöne und sehr gepflegte Vol Au Vent Stühle von B&B Italia zum Verkauf an. Der Entwurf stammt von Mario Bellini, einem der einflussreichsten Möbeldesigner unse...
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Early 2000s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Jell Armchair in Kvadrat Sprinkles Fabric by Alter Ego Studio
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Jell Armchair in Kvadrat Sprinkles 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 leat...
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2010s Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

Pair of 1970s postmodern plywood armchairs
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of sling loungers, plywood, beech, fabric, Europe, 1970s The chair's distinctive shape is marked by a sling construction with an open-design cantilevered frame. This constructi...
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1970s European Vintage Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Plywood

Deco Revival Chrome Frame Lounge Chairs, 1980
Located in Chicago, IL
Deco Revival Chrome Frame Lounge Chairs, 1980's 24.5" wide 25" deep 29.25" tall seat height 18" 19.25" deep
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1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

1980's Postmodern Black Lacquered Dining Armchairs by Nienkamper - Set of 4
Located in Burbank, CA
Vintage set of four post modern arm chairs for sale. They have the original black lacquered frames, and the original stunning fabric. They were m...
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1980s Canadian Vintage Post-Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood

Original de Sede Sessel Hans Kaufeld Leder schwarz Design Sessel
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten einen wunderschönen Design Sessel des Schweizer Traditionsherstellers "de Sede" zum Verkauf an. Das Modell "Hans Kaufeld" besticht durch seinen außerordentlich hohen Sitzk...
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Early 2000s Swiss Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Original WK Wohnen Sessel Design Armlehnstuhl Leder schwarz
By WK Wohnen
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten einen wunderschönen und sehr seltenen Ledersessel vom deutschen Qualitätshersteller WK Wohnen zum Verkauf an. Sowohl die Sitzposition, als auch die Fußablage lassen sich v...
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2010s German Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

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

Materials

Fabric

Set of 4 'Elisa' Armchairs by Giovanni Battista Bassi for Poltronova
Located in Toronto, CA
Designed by Giovanni Battista Bassi for Poltronova in 1964, the 'Elisa' armchair boasts dramatic curved arms on its sturdy frame. The snappy red-lacquer finish and black leather seat...
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1960s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Post-Modern Italian Fabric and Metal Armchairs by Arflex, 70s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Three 1970s design armchairs in black lacquered iron and seat in removable blue fabric. Produced by the famous Italian company Artflex. Three armchairs available, the price refers t...
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1970s European Vintage Post-Modern Armchairs

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Metal

Rough Organic Form, Contemporary Dark Grey Ceramic Armchair by Niclas Wolf
Located in Geneve, CH
Geoprimitive 131 Armchair by Niclas Wolf Unique Piece. Dimensions: Ø 61 x H 65 cm. Materials: Ceramic. GEOPRIMITIVE_ is a design series that compares and connects the Precambrian, t...
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2010s German Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Ceramic

Contemporary Fusca Chair from "Cars Never Die" Collection by Alê Jordão, Brazil
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Contemporary one-of-a-kind "Fusca" chair from "Cars never die" collection by Brazilian Artist Alê Jordão. The Fusca chair is made of repurposed VW fusca (t...
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2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Mario Botta, '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 three are painted black both in the structure and in the seat, they bea...
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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

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

Materials

Upholstery, Foam, Wood

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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